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Armenia and France Discuss Expanding Business Ties
Armenian, French Officials Stress Need to Expand Business Cooperation
Armenian and French officials have emphasized the importance of strengthening economic cooperation between the two nations. During recent discussions, both sides highlighted the need to promote business relationships, expand investment cooperation, and increase bilateral trade vo
Armenia Imposes Restrictions on Diaspora Voting Rights
Pashinyan may strip the citizenship of Armenians who didn’t vote for him
The Armenian Weekly reports that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government is implementing new restrictions on voting rights for Armenian citizens living abroad. According to the article, authorities have announced plans to require overseas citizens to have resided in Armenia f
Armenia and Turkey Discuss Regional Transport Connectivity
Armenian and Turkish Ministers discuss regional connectivity in Brussels
Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan met with Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu in Brussels during the first meeting of the Connectivity Agenda Platform. The officials discussed opportunities for dev
ARF Report Examines Post-Election Tensions in Armenia
Pluralism, governance and post-election challenges
A briefing note from the ARF-Dashnaktsutyun International Secretariat analyzes political developments in Armenia following June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections. The report documents increased political polarization, escalating rhetoric targeting opposition figures, and legal disp
Armenia to Distribute 50,000 ChatGPT Edu Subscriptions to Schools
Armenian schools and universities to receive 50,000 ChatGPT Edu and Codex subscriptions
Armenia's Ministry of Education has partnered with OpenAI and local tech company Firebird to provide approximately 50,000 ChatGPT Edu and Codex subscriptions to schools and universities starting in September. The initiative, developed through the "Education for Countries" program
Bipartisan Congressional Group Marks 1,000 Days of Armenian Detention
Sherman, McClintock to mark 1,000 days of Armenian hostages’ detention
Congressional Armenian Caucus members will hold a Capitol Hill press conference Tuesday to mark 1,000 days of Azerbaijani detention of Armenian prisoners of war, civilian hostages, and Artsakh leaders. Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), alongside Judy Chu and La
Senate passes war powers measure against Iran conflict
Congress passes war powers measure for first time, rebuking Trump’s war with Iran
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate approved a measure instructing President Donald Trump to halt military operations in Iran or seek congressional approval before continuing, according to reporting by the BBC. The vote passed 50-48 on Tuesday, with a handful of Republicans joi
Western Armenian Faces Endangered Language Status in Diaspora
The grief of not having the right words: Is Western Armenian fading?
Western Armenian is classified as a "definitely endangered" language by UNESCO, despite an estimated 1.6 million speakers worldwide. However, only approximately 200,000 are believed to be fluent active speakers, raising concerns about long-term viability. Unlike Eastern Armenian,
Robert William becomes Glendale's first Armenian police chief
Robert William makes history as Glendale’s first Armenian Police chief
Robert William was appointed June 23 as the 21st police chief of Glendale, California, making him the first Armenian to lead the department. A lifelong Glendale resident, William began his career over two decades ago as a student volunteer and police cadet, becoming a sworn offic
Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
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EU, Investment Bank Sign Infrastructure Deal With Armenia
European Commission, EIB and Armenia sign joint memorandum on connectivity projects
The European Commission, European Investment Bank, and Armenia's Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support road connectivity projects under the EPIC (Eastern Partnership Investment in Connectivity) initiative. T
A Reflection on Smoking, Memory, and Family Legacy
The trickery of images
A personal essay explores the author's father's lifelong struggle with smoking, from his Navy service in the 1940s through his death in 1983. The piece reflects on how cigarettes were culturally normalized in mid-20th century America, citing popular media and social customs of th
Kremlin Says Armenia's Strategic Direction Matters to Russia
Kremlin says Armenia’s choice of future direction important to Russia
Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Armenia's current deliberations over its future development path are important to Moscow, citing centuries of historical ties between the two nations. Peskov noted that Armenian leadership has spoken repeatedly about maki