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Little Sunshine Child Care
Little Sunshine Child Care provides preschool and daycare services for young children in North Hollywood. The center offers early childhood education programs in a structured learning environment. Families can expect full-day care with age-appropriate activities designed to support developmental milestones.
Armenia and US Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Charter
New Armenia–US Charter sets roadmap for expanded strategic cooperation
Armenia and the United States have adopted a Charter on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, establishing a framework for expanded cooperation in diplomacy, defense, trade, energy, technology, education, and cultural exchange. The charter reaffirms both nations' commitment to str
Armenia and US Establish Critical Minerals Partnership
Armenia, US launch partnership on critical minerals and rare earths
Armenia and the United States have agreed to a framework aimed at strengthening cooperation in mining and processing critical minerals and rare earths. The partnership seeks to develop resilient supply chains for strategic resources essential to advanced technology and industrial
Election Campaign Enters Midpoint, Power Balance Assessed
The Balance of Power at the Midpoint of the Election Campaign
An analysis of the current political landscape midway through what observers describe as a consequential election campaign. The article, written by Krikor Khodanian for Massis Post, examines the balance of power among competing political forces at this critical juncture in the ca
Ameriabank and ADB Sign $100M Finance Agreement for Armenian SMEs
Ameriabank, ADB Sign $100 Million Agreement to Expand Micro, SME, and Green Finance in Armenia
Ameriabank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $100 million agreement to expand financing for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and green finance initiatives in Armenia. The funding will enable Armenian businesses across the country to invest in gr
ARS Tsiran Explores Armenian Manuscripts and Embroidery
From bookbinding to embroidery: ARS Tsiran explores Armenian Crafts
The Armenian Relief Society's Tsiran Chapter in Manhattan hosted a workshop combining medieval manuscript scholarship with traditional needlework. Held May 5 at St. Illuminator's Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, the event featured medievalist Tamar Marie Boyadjian discussing the his
Armenia Opens Akhalkalaki-Kars Railway for Trade
Akhalkalaki–Kars Railway Open for Armenian Exports and Imports, Pashinyan Says
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the Akhalkalaki–Kars railway is now operational for Armenian exports and imports. The railway connection, linking Armenia through Georgia to Turkey, represents a significant development for regional trade infrastructure. The route had
Vardanyan Criticizes Planned Yerevan Military Parade
Ruben Vardanyan Denounces Planned May 28 Yerevan Military Parade as Immoral
Ruben Vardanyan has denounced plans for a military parade scheduled for May 28 in Yerevan, calling the event immoral given the current situation of Armenian soldiers and officers held in Azerbaijani prisons. Vardanyan's criticism centers on the conditions facing detained military
North Andover Junior Reflects on Small Chapter Leadership
Small chapter, strong impact
Nishan Baljian, a 15-year-old member of the AYF-YOARF North Andover "Sassoun" chapter, discusses the distinct advantages of participating in a smaller Armenian youth organization. Baljian, who joined the organization at age 10, currently serves as secretary on the chapter's execu
Poll Shows Pashinyan Leads Armenian Political Trust Rankings
IRI Poll: Nikol Pashinyan Remains Armenia’s Most Trusted Political Figure
According to an International Republican Institute (IRI) poll, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan remains the most trusted political figure in Armenia, with 32 percent of respondents indicating they would vote for him. The survey reflects public confidence in the longtime leader who
Armenia to Host European Archaeology Days June 12-14
Armenia to host “European Archaeology Days” event
Armenia will host the "European Archaeology Days" event from June 12 to 14, featuring educational programs at archaeological sites, museums and cultural venues nationwide. The three-day initiative, now in its fourth consecutive year, is coordinated by multiple Armenian institutio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Armenia
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Armenia on May 26, according to reporting from Hetq. The visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the United States and Armenia. Details regarding the purpose of the visit, duration, and planned meetings hav
Pashinyan Denies Claims of Azerbaijani Resettlement in Armenia
Pashinyan: I Guarantee Azerbaijanis Will Not Be Resettled in Armenia Under My Government
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected claims by some members of parliament regarding the resettlement of Azerbaijanis within Armenian territory, according to Massis Post. Pashinyan offered assurances that no such policy would be implemented under his administration. The sta