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Mellanie Party Design Wedding Decorations Glendale
Mellanie Party Design specializes in wedding and event decorations, offering custom setups for ceremonies, receptions, and special celebrations throughout the Glendale and greater Los Angeles area. The team provides full-service coordination including draping, floral arrangements, backdrops, lighting, and table settings to transform venues for memorable occasions.
Lorik Fund Supports Displaced Artsakh Children Through Programs
Children’s Day programs support displaced children of Artsakh
On International Children's Day, the Lorik Humanitarian Fund organized programs in California and Armenia to support children displaced by the September 2023 Artsakh conflict. In Glendale, the fund granted 1 million Armenian drams to the Hayorti Foundation, which supports childre
Latvia's Foreign Minister Congratulates Armenia on Election
Latvian Foreign Minister congratulates Ararat Mirzoyan on Civil Contract’s еlection victory
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke by phone with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, who congratulated Armenia's Civil Contract party on its parliamentary election victory. Braže reaffirmed Latvia's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations
Artist Arthur Elbakyan Opens Color Therapy Exhibition in Yerevan
Arthur Elbakyan’s identity, sculpted in color and silence
Arthur Elbakyan, an Armenian artist and playwright, recently opened his exhibition "Color Therapy" at the Armenian Artists' Union in Yerevan. The artist describes his creative process as driven by inner necessity rather than professional ambition, often working through the night
EU Appoints Head of Mission for Armenia Partnership
EU Council appoints Head of Mission for European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia
The European Union Council has appointed Cosmin George Dinescu as Head of the newly established European Union Partnership Mission in Armenia (EUPM Armenia), effective June 11, 2026. Dinescu, a Romanian diplomat with ambassador rank and over 25 years of experience, will lead the
CSTO Considers Penalties Over Armenia's Unpaid Dues
CSTO members consider measures against Armenia over unpaid contributions, Lavrov says
Member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization agreed to consider invoking charter provisions in response to Armenia's failure to pay membership contributions for over two years, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said following a CSTO Council of Foreign Ministe
EU Urges Armenian Political Forces to Respect Election Results
EU Calls on Armenian Political Forces to Respect Election Results
The European Union has called on Armenian political parties and leaders to respect the results of recent elections in the country. In a statement from Brussels, the EU congratulated Armenian citizens for their participation in the electoral process, while emphasizing the importan
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Visits Armenia's Syunik Province
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Visits Armenia's Syunik Province
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires David Allen is visiting Syunik Province in southern Armenia this week to underscore bilateral cooperation between the United States and Armenia across the region. The visit highlights ongoing diplomatic engagement and partnership initiatives between the two
Hartford Circus Fire of 1944 Claims Armenian Lives
The Hartford circus fire of 1944: The day the clowns cried
On July 6, 1944, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tent in Hartford, Connecticut caught fire during a performance, killing at least 167 people and injuring over 700 in one of the deadliest disasters in U.S. history. Among the victims was Alice Anna Boyajian, an Armeni
Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians Seek Citizenship After Displacement
Applications for Armenian Citizenship by Displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians Increase Since January 1
Applications for Armenian citizenship among displaced residents of Nagorno-Karabakh have increased significantly since January 1, according to reporting from Yerevan. The surge reflects the ongoing displacement of Armenians from the region following recent developments. Armenian
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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.
Legal Analysis of TRIPP Framework Agreement Released
What TRIPP actually commits
The Armenian Weekly has published a detailed legal analysis of the TRIPP Framework Agreement, a seven-page accord signed shortly before recent Armenian elections. The analysis examines the specific commitments and obligations outlined in the agreement. According to the review, Ar
Lavrov Seeks Clarification on Armenia's NATO and EU Ties
Lavrov Displeased with Armenia’s Tilt to NATO; Wants Clarification from Yerevan
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed concern over Armenia's recent moves toward closer integration with NATO and the European Union, according to reporting from RIA Novosti. Lavrov indicated that Russia seeks clarification from the Armenian government on its strat
Seven Georgians Tried in France for Rare Book Thefts
Seven Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Seven Georgian nationals face trial in Paris for stealing rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol. The defendants are charged with criminal conspiracy and theft of cultural objects, with