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Bidrussian Jewelry Glendale
This Glendale jewelry store specializes in jewelry repair services and custom design work, with skilled craftsmen handling everything from ring resizing and stone setting to watch repair and restoration. The shop also offers appraisals, buying services for gold and diamonds, and a selection of fine jewelry pieces for purchase.
Armenian Foreign Ministry Denies Migrant Detention Center Talks
Armenian Foreign Ministry: No Discussions Held on Establishing Migrant Detention Center in Armenia
Armenia's Foreign Ministry has stated that no proposals have been presented to the government regarding the establishment of a migrant detention center in the country. The statement comes amid international discussions about migration management in the region. The ministry's clar
Argentina Establishes Parliamentary Friendship Group with Armenia
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies establishes Parliamentary Friendship Group with Armenia
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies officially formed a Parliamentary Friendship Group with Armenia during a ceremony on August 4, according to Public Radio of Armenia. The group, chaired by Deputy María Luisa González Estevarena, includes representatives from the Chamber of Deputies
Armenia and India Strengthen Defense Cooperation Ties
Armenia, India discuss bilateral defense cooperation
Armenia's Ambassador to India Vahagn Afyan met with India's newly appointed Joint Secretary for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Defense, Amit Telang, on August 4. The meeting also included Armenia's Defense Attaché to India, Colonel Arkadi Tonoyan. Discussions center
Armenia Receives 1,141 Applications from International University Graduates
Government Receives 1,141 Applications from Graduates of Leading International Universities
The Armenian government has received 1,141 applications from graduates of leading international universities, according to an announcement from Yerevan. The initiative appears designed to attract talent and expertise from abroad, potentially as part of efforts to strengthen Armen
Armenia and US Advance Strategic Partnership on AI, Trade
Armenia, US explore AI cooperation, TRIPP and regional connectivity
Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with Aryeh Lightstone, Senior Adviser to the US Special Envoy for Peace Missions, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The August 5 meeting built on progress made at the Washington Peace Summit held one year prior. Key topics
Azerbaijan Says Constitutional Change Required for Peace Treaty
Baku Reiterates That Constitutional Amendment Is a Precondition for Peace Treaty
Azerbaijan's presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev has reiterated that a constitutional amendment is a prerequisite for finalizing a peace treaty with Armenia, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement reflects Baku's position on key conditions for resolving the ongoing d
Criminal charges filed against Armenian Catholicos Karekin II
If Pashinyan jails Catholicos Karekin II, will Armenians still remain in a coma?
Armenia's government has filed criminal charges against Catholicos Karekin II and six bishops of the Armenian Apostolic Church, marking the first time the independent Armenian state has prosecuted a Catholicos. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 7 at Vagharshapat Court
Armenia and Türkiye Meet on Ani Bridge Reconstruction
Armenia, Türkiye hold second meeting on historic Ani Bridge reconstruction
Armenia and Türkiye held their second joint working group meeting on August 4, 2026, to discuss reconstruction of the historic Ani Bridge, according to Public Radio of Armenia. The two countries emphasized the significance of a protocol signed on May 4, 2026, in Yerevan during th
Armenian Prisoners of War Remain Detained by Azerbaijan
More than POWs
The Armenian Weekly reports on dozens of Armenian prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including military personnel and civilian leaders captured during and after the 2020 war and the 2023 evacuation of Nagorno-Karabakh. Civilian detainees include Lyudvig Mkrtchyan, captured in October
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Bidrussian Jewelry Glendale
This Glendale jewelry store specializes in jewelry repair services and custom design work, with skilled craftsmen handling everything from ring resizing and stone setting to watch repair and restoration. The shop also offers appraisals, buying services for gold and diamonds, and a selection of fine jewelry pieces for purchase.
U.S. Doubles TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund to $402 Million
U.S. Increases TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund Assets to $402 Million
The U.S. government has doubled the TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund, increasing its total assets from $201 million to $402 million, according to data tracked by highergov.com, a website that monitors state grants. The TRIPP+ Enterprise Fund supports business development and economic growt
Russia Suspends Sale of 70,000 Bottles of Armenian Beverages
Russia Suspends Sale of More Than 70,000 Bottles of Armenian Water and Carbonated Beverages
Russian authorities have suspended the sale of more than 70,000 bottles of Armenian-produced drinking water and carbonated beverages, according to reporting from Massis Post. The action represents a significant trade disruption affecting Armenian beverage manufacturers seeking to
Raffi Boghosian Named President of Golden Globe Foundation
Raffi Boghosian appointed Golden Globe Foundation President
Raffi Boghosian, a Los Angeles-based producer and journalist, has been appointed president of the Golden Globe Foundation's Board of Directors. Boghosian, who joined the board last year, announced the appointment via social media, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to lead