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Armand Alaverdian (Pianist) Los Angeles
Armand Alaverdian is a pianist based in Los Angeles offering live music for weddings, special events, and private functions. He also provides piano instruction for students of various skill levels. With a perfect rating from clients, he brings professional musicianship to celebrations and educational settings throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
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.
Armenia Faces Trade Pressure Within EAEU Framework
Rules of the Game: Armenia, the EAEU, and economic pressure
Armenia is experiencing economic strain as Russian export bans and restrictions on Armenian agricultural products create friction within the Eurasian Economic Union, according to reporting by Public Radio of Armenia. Armenian farmers have borne the brunt of the trade restrictions
Nassim Taleb Declines Azerbaijan Lecture Over Vardanyan Detention
Best-selling author Nassim Nicholas Taleb rejecrs invitation to lecture in Azerbaijan over Ruben Vardanyan’s imprisonment
Renowned author and risk analyst Nassim Nicholas Taleb has declined an invitation to lecture in Azerbaijan, citing the imprisonment of Armenian philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan as his reason. In posts on X, Taleb stated he would not visit the country while Vardanyan remains jailed
Armenia Appoints New Prime Minister's Press Secretary
Melanya Harutyunyan appointed Prime Minister’s Press Secretary
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has appointed Melanya Harutyunyan as the Prime Minister's Press Secretary, according to an official decision announced today. Harutyunyan previously held the position of Secretary of the Council of the Youth Organization of the Civil Contract party.
Ruben Rubinyan Elected Speaker of Armenian Parliament
Ruben Rubinyan elected Speaker of Armenia’s 9th National Assembly
Ruben Rubinyan has been elected Speaker of Armenia's 9th National Assembly, receiving 63 votes in favor and 28 against from the 91 lawmakers who participated in the vote. The 36-year-old was nominated by the ruling Civil Contract faction. Rubinyan holds degrees from Yerevan State
Op-Ed: Israeli Government's Use of Armenian Genocide Recognition Criticized
Israel’s Exploitation of the Armenian Genocide Issue Is Condemnable
An opinion piece published by Massis Post argues that the Israeli government has exploited recognition of the Armenian Genocide for political purposes. Author Krikor Khodanian contends that Israel's invocation of the Armenian Genocide issue represents a problematic instrumentaliz
English FA Withdraws Support for FIFA President Infantino
FA set to withdraw support for Fifa president Infantino
The English Football Association is set to withdraw its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of his controversial privatization plan, according to BBC reporting. Infantino's proposal to create a commercial subsidiary called FIFA Forward Enterprise (F
Pashinyan Reappointed as Armenia's Prime Minister
Pashinyan Reappointed Armenia’s Prime Minister
Nikol Pashinyan has been reappointed to his position as Prime Minister of Armenia. In remarks following his reappointment, Pashinyan reflected on his tenure since first assuming office in 2018, noting that he had not anticipated his administration would successfully navigate the
Armenia's Ninth National Assembly Begins Work After June Elections
Armenia’s Newly Elected National Assembly Begins Work
Armenia's newly elected ninth National Assembly has begun operations following parliamentary elections held on June 7. The formation of the legislature represents a significant political development in the country. The National Assembly serves as Armenia's primary legislative bod
Armenian Diaspora Called to Secure Release of Hostages
Nemo Resideo: Leave no Armenian behind
An opinion piece published in The Armenian Weekly calls on the Armenian diaspora to intensify advocacy for the release of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan, framing their freedom as a matter of national honor and international law. The article references at least 19 Armenian
Marriott Withdraws Artsakh Tourism Package After International Pressure
International Backlash Forces Marriott to Drop Tourism Package in Ethnically Cleansed Artsakh
Marriott Bonvoy, the hotel chain's loyalty rewards program, has discontinued a tourism package following international backlash over its promotion of travel to Artsakh, the mountainous region in the South Caucasus. The decision came after advocacy groups and community members rai
Ancient Settlement Discovered at Yerevan Academic City Site
Ancient settlement discovered at the site of Academic City
Archaeologists have uncovered a significant ancient settlement in Yerevan's Silikyan district at the planned location of Academic City. Led by archaeologist Hakob Simonyan, excavations revealed an architectural complex of approximately 34 stone-built rooms, along with tools indic
President Khachaturyan Appoints Nikol Pashinyan as Prime Minister
President Vahagn Khachaturyan Appoints Nikol Pashinyan Prime Minister
President Vahagn Khachaturyan has signed a decree formally appointing Nikol Pashinyan to the position of Prime Minister of Armenia. This appointment follows the constitutional procedures for government formation in the Republic of Armenia. Pashinyan, who has served as Prime Minis