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Armenia Backs Lebanese Government Stability Efforts
Armenia Supports Lebanese Government’s Efforts to Restore Stability, Ananyan Says
Armenia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations expressed support for the Lebanese government's initiatives to restore stability in the country, according to remarks made on June 11, 2026. The statement, attributed to Ananyan, reflects Armenia's diplomatic engagem
Armenian Opposition Leader Discusses Potential Street Protests
Samvel Karapetyan Does Not Rule Out Removing Pashinyan Through Street Protests
Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the "Strong Armenia" political party, stated he does not rule out the possibility of organizing street protests as a means to remove Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan from office, according to reporting by Massis Post. The comments reflect ongoing politi
Armenia's Interior Minister Says Recent Elections Were Free and Fair
Free, Fair and Transparent Elections Were Held in Armenia, Interior Minister Says
Armenia's Interior Minister has stated that recent elections held in the Republic of Armenia were conducted freely, fairly, and transparently. The official statement comes as part of broader assessments of the electoral process. The Interior Ministry, responsible for overseeing e
Tavitjan Family Pioneered Balkan Rock and Jazz Scene
How one Armenian family defined Balkan rock and jazz
The Tavitjan family has shaped the rock and jazz landscape of the Balkans for six decades, beginning with patriarch Garabet Tavitjan, who founded the influential group Leb i Sol in Skopje during the 1970s. Descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors, the family built their legacy
European Parliament Members Allege Russian Voter Influence in Armenia
Moscow Tried to Influence Armenian Voters, European Parliament Members Say
Members of the European Parliament have accused the Russian Federation of attempting to influence Armenian voters, according to statements made in Brussels. The allegations emerge amid ongoing scrutiny of foreign interference in Armenian electoral processes. European officials ha
Comprehensive Book on Nakhichevan's Armenian Heritage Published
Argam Ayvazyan’s monumental work on Nakhichevan published in Yerevan
A 760-page scholarly work documenting Armenian historical and cultural heritage in Nakhichevan has been published in Yerevan. Authored by Argam Ayvazyan and featuring contributions from multiple researchers, the book includes over 1,000 photographs and draws on materials collecte
Hetq Remembers Monte Melkonian's Life and Legacy
About Identity and Belonging. In Memory of Monte Melkonian
Hetq published a commemorative piece reflecting on the life and identity of Monte Melkonian, the Armenian-American military figure and activist. The article explores themes of belonging and identity in the context of Melkonian's biography and historical significance to the Armeni
Opinion: Embracing Armenian+ Identity in the Diaspora
Armenian enough? Thoughts on Armenian+ diasporans
An Armenian-American parent argues for greater inclusion of multicultural Armenians in diaspora communities, responding to criticism of an Armenian+ character in an upcoming Pixar film. The author, who lived in Hong Kong and now resides in California, describes experiencing xenop
Armenian Humanitarian Aid Reaches Lebanon via Turkish Border
Armenian Humanitarian Aid Trucks Head to Lebanon Through Margara Crossing on Armenian-Turkish Border
Armenian humanitarian aid trucks have begun crossing into Lebanon through the Margara crossing on the Armenian-Turkish border, following negotiations between Armenian and Turkish authorities. The development represents a rare instance of cross-border cooperation to facilitate aid
Tsarukyan Files Defamation Suit Against Pashinyan
Tsarukyan Sues Pashinyan, Public Broadcaster for Defamation
Gagik Tsarukyan, head of the Prosperous Armenia party, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Armenia's Public Broadcaster. The suit seeks a retraction of statements made during the June 7 parliamentary election campaign in which Pashinyan accus
Ararat Home Holds Annual Membership Meeting
Ararat Home Annual Membership Meeting
Ararat Home, a Mission Hills-based organization, convened its Annual Membership Meeting, welcoming trustees and members to the gathering. The meeting brought together leadership and stakeholders for the organization's yearly assembly. Ararat Home serves the Armenian-American comm
Strong Armenia Alliance Challenges Parliamentary Election Results
Strong Armenia Alliance seeks annulment of parliamentary election results
Armenia's Strong Armenia Alliance has filed a complaint with the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) requesting annulment of the country's parliamentary election results. Alliance candidate Aram Vardevanyan announced Friday that the coalition submitted a formal complaint documenti