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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.
Iranian Refugee Rebuilds Life in Yerevan Through Small Business
From Hormuz to Yerevan: Rebuilding Life After Fleeing a War Zone
A man from Hormuz Island in southern Iran has established himself in central Yerevan, where he sells handmade incense from a small street table. The article, reported by Hetq, documents his journey fleeing a war zone and his efforts to rebuild his life in Armenia's capital. Thoug
Aivazovsky Painting to Be Auctioned in Moscow
Aivazovsky’s On the Shores of Yalta to Be Auctioned in Moscow
A painting by renowned Armenian artist Hovhannes Aivazovsky titled "On the Shores of Yalta" is set to be auctioned in Moscow, according to reports from Massis Post. The work will be offered alongside pieces by Russian artist Nicholas Roerich and several other prominent artists at
Armenian painter Elen Grigoryan charts path from pharmacy to art
Elen Grigoryan’s journey from pharmacy to painting
Elen Grigoryan, a painter from Martuni in Armenia's Gegharkunik province, has built an artistic career exploring human psychology and inner transformation through color and technique. Originally trained in pharmacy at M. Heratsi State Medical University, Grigoryan shifted to art,
Armenian Court Orders Confiscation of 1.15 Billion Drams
Court Orders Confiscation of 1.15 Billion Drams in Favor of the Republic of Armenia
Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the confiscation of 1.15 billion drams in favor of the Republic of Armenia, according to a ruling by the Prosecutor's Office. The court granted a claim filed by prosecutors as part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts in the country. The
Russia Imposes Restrictions on Armenian Dairy Imports
Russia Restricts Dairy Imports from Armenia
Russia has implemented new restrictions on dairy product imports from Armenia, according to reporting from Massis Post. The move marks a shift in trade relations between the two countries, which have maintained close economic ties despite geopolitical tensions in the South Caucas
Historic Yerevan Building Reopens as Cultural Space
A Yerevan landmark finds new life through Musæum
A long-abandoned historic building at 32 Hanrapetutyan Street in Yerevan has reopened as a temporary museum through the Musæum initiative, organized by the Rambalkoshe Cultural Foundation. The structure, composed of sections built from black and orange tuff dating to the 1850s, s
Armenian Analyst Criticizes Russian Election Candidate Exclusions
Political Analyst Lilit Dallakyan Criticizes Kremlin’s Exclusion of Opposition Candidates from Russian Elections
Political analyst Lilit Dallakyan has publicly criticized the Kremlin's exclusion of opposition candidates from Russian elections, according to a post she published on Facebook. Dallakyan, based in Yerevan, highlighted concerns about the fairness and inclusivity of Russia's elect
Armenian Musicians Shape American Popular Music History
Armenian Arts in America: From chart-toppers to jazz innovators
Armenians have made significant contributions to American music across multiple genres, according to a feature in The Armenian Weekly marking America's 250th anniversary. The article highlights pioneering figures including Ross Bagdasarian Sr., who co-wrote Rosemary Clooney's 195
Keron Foundation Donates 17th-Century Armenian Manuscripts to Matenadaran
Keron Development Foundation Donates Rare 17th-Century Armenian Manuscript Collection to Matenadaran
The Keron Development Foundation has donated a collection of rare 17th-century Armenian manuscripts to the Matenadaran, Armenia's repository of ancient Armenian manuscripts located in Yerevan. The donation adds to the institution's holdings of historical Armenian texts and docume
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.
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Declassified U.S. Documents Reveal 1958 Soviet-American Aircraft Incident
1958: Soviet Fighter Jets Clash with U.S. Aircraft Over Armenia
Recently declassified U.S. government documents from the Biden administration have shed new light on a 1958 plane crash involving an encounter between Soviet fighter jets and American aircraft over Armenia. The incident, largely obscured from public view for decades, offers histo
Levon Aronian Wins Biel Chess Festival 2026
Levon Aronian wins Biel Chess Festival 2026
Armenian-American Grandmaster Levon Aronian has won the Biel Chess Festival 2026, according to an announcement by the Chess Federation of Armenia. The prestigious Swiss tournament combines three competition formats—classical, rapid, and blitz—with the overall champion determined
Historic Alex Theatre Reopens for First-Run Films
Historic Alex Theatre Returns to First-Run Feature Films After 35 Years
The Alex Theatre in Glendale has resumed showing first-run feature films after a 35-year hiatus, marking a significant milestone for the historic venue. The theater, a landmark in the Armenian-American community of Glendale, had previously transitioned away from theatrical releas