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NAASR to Host Talk on Armenian Heritage in Tiflis
NAASR to host talk on Armenian presence in Tiflis
The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research will host a lecture by Dr. Hayk Demoyan on May 28, 2026, examining the Armenian presence in Tiflis (Tbilisi). The event, titled "Tiflis: An Illustrated History of Its Armenian Heritage," will take place at 7:30 p.m. Easte
Armenia Restricts Military Equipment Photography Before Republic Day
Armenian Defense Ministry prohibits filming of military equipment before Republic Day parade
Armenia's Ministry of Defense has prohibited citizens and media from photographing or filming military equipment in Yerevan ahead of the nation's Republic Day military parade scheduled for May 28. In a statement to the public and media organizations, the Ministry cited security r
Matenadaran Specialists Work to Restore Armenia's Ancient Manuscripts
Restoring Ancient Armenian Tomes: Yerevan’s Matenadaran Specialists at Work
Specialists at Yerevan's Matenadaran, the Mesrop Mashtots Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, are engaged in the careful restoration of rare books and documents requiring urgent conservation work. Anna Khaninyan, among the institute's restoration experts, works to preserve
OSCE prepares observer mission for Armenia's June elections
OSCE PA pre-election visit to Armenia lays groundwork for 7 June vote
International election observers are preparing for Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections following a pre-election assessment visit to Yerevan. Jevrosima Pejović, a Montenegrin parliamentarian and vice chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's political affairs committee, led
Poetry Celebrates the Diversity of Armenian Community
my people
The Armenian Weekly published a poetic piece that honors the multifaceted contributions of Armenian people across various professions and roles. The work, structured as a modern verse inspired by Langston Hughes's style, catalogs occupations and talents ranging from traditional t
Russia Warns Armenia of Gas Price Hike if EAEU Exit Occurs
Russia says Armenia could lose preferential gas prices if it leaves EAEU
Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Armenia could lose preferential natural gas pricing if it withdraws from the Eurasian Economic Union, according to a statement reported by TASS. Peskov emphasized that Russia supplies discounted energy rates to EAEU members, pa
Early Armenian Language Textbooks Preserved in U.S. Archives
Armenian language textbooks in the United States before the 1950s
The Edward and Helen Mardigian Library at the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) has documented Armenian-language textbooks published or produced in the United States before the 1950s, revealing the diaspora's educational priorities in the early 20th c
Armenia Opens Criminal Case Over Jermuk Military Video
Criminal Case Launched Over Video Claiming Jermuk Military Position Was Being Handed Over
Armenia's Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings in response to a video that alleged Armenian military positions in Jermuk were being handed over to opposing forces. The case centers on claims made in the video regarding the strategic location in the Syunik pro
Syria's Armenian Union Party Objects to Electoral Exclusion
Syria’s Armenian Union Party Criticizes Exclusion from Electoral Process
Syria's Armenian Union Party (AUP) has issued a statement criticizing its exclusion from the country's electoral process, according to reporting by the Hawar News Agency (ANHA). The party stressed that meaningful political progress in Syria requires broad national partnership and
Armenian Lunch Truck
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.
FlyOne Armenia Launches Regular Service to Georgian Coastal City
FlyOne Armenia launches Yerevan–Batumi–Yerevan flights
FlyOne Armenia has begun offering regular air service between Yerevan and Batumi, Georgia, starting May 25, 2026. The new route will operate three times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. The flight connection provides increased travel options between Armenia and Georg
A Diaspora Journey: Reconnecting With Armenia's Land
The story of my passion and struggle
A diaspora Armenian reflects on visiting Armenia for the first time, describing the emotional and spiritual experience of returning to ancestral homeland. The writer describes arriving in the country with a sense of familiarity despite never having been there before, finding mean
Armenia Anti-Corruption Committee Investigates Vote Bribery Allegations
Anti-Corruption Committee: Vote Bribes of 70,000 to 200,000 Drams Allegedly Offered in Favor of Strong Armenia
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee is investigating allegations that supporters of the Strong Armenia Party offered vote bribes ranging from 70,000 to 200,000 drams to voters during recent electoral activity. The committee's findings, reported by Massis Post, indicate a pattern