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Opposition Armenia Alliance Requests Vote Recounts After Elections
Armenia Alliance seeks recount in several polling stations following parliamentary elections
Armenia's opposition Armenia Alliance has filed complaints requesting vote recounts in approximately two dozen polling stations following the country's June 7 parliamentary elections. Opposition lawmaker Ishkhan Saghatelyan said the requests stem from discrepancies between result
New Poem Reflects on Armenian Diaspora Legacy
Poem: Hollenbeck Park
The Armenian Weekly has published a poem titled "Hollenbeck Park" that explores themes of Armenian diaspora, ancestral heritage, and immigration to the United States. The poem uses the metaphor of crossing seas to describe the journey of Armenian ancestors who settled in Boyle He
Armenia Strengthens Air Defense Capabilities, Says Military Chief
Armenia building self-reliant air defense system, General Staff chief says
Armenia is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its armed forces with emphasis on air defense, missile defense, and counter-drone capabilities, according to Chief of the General Staff Edvard Asryan. Speaking during a military briefing, Asryan defended recent defense acqui
Armenian Dialects Face Extinction as Standard Language Dominates
If Armenian becomes monochrome: What language will our grandchildren speak?
An essay published in The Armenian Weekly examines the decline of Armenian regional dialects, using the author's grandmother's speech as a focal point. The piece argues that standardized, textbook Armenian is replacing the rich linguistic variations that once characterized differ
Armenian PM Outlines Priorities After Parliamentary Elections
Armenian PM outlines post-election priorities, calls for swift implementation of TRIPP project
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a government meeting to outline post-election priorities following the June 7 parliamentary elections. He praised state institutions for ensuring smooth election operations and law enforcement efforts to combat electoral violations,
ODIHR releases preliminary findings on Armenia's recent elections
Armenia’s voters were offered a genuine choice against a backdrop of direct foreign pressure and uneven campaign opportunities
The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has released its preliminary conclusions following observation of recent elections in Armenia. According to the report, voters were presented with genuine political choices despite external pressures and disparities
Artist Senia Baloyan explores loss and silence through paint
An underwater village and silenced pain in Senia Baloyan’s art
Senia Baloyan, a young Armenian artist from Shirakavan in Shirak Province, creates works rooted in personal and collective memory. Her artistic journey began at age 17 under her father's encouragement and continues today under mentor Samvel Galstyan at the Gyumri Branch of the St
Haigazian University Celebrates Class of 2026 Commencement
Class of 2026 Bids Farewell to Haigazian University
Haigazian University held a commencement ceremony for its Class of 2026, marking a significant milestone for the graduating students. University President Haidostian delivered remarks to the departing class, emphasizing the importance of personal achievement and character. The me
Criminal Tax Evasion Charges Filed Against Tsarukyan
Criminal charges filed against Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan
Criminal charges have been filed against Gagik Tsarukyan, a prominent Armenian businessman and leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, on allegations of tax evasion on an especially large scale, according to Armenia's Prosecutor General's Office. Tsarukyan was charged under Artic
Iranian President Congratulates Pashinyan on Election Victory
Masoud Pezeshkian sends congratulatory message to Prime Minister Pashinyan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a congratulatory message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Civil Contract Party following their victory in recent Armenian parliamentary elections. In his message, Pezeshkian expressed confidence that bilateral relations b
Armenia's Electoral Commission Reports No Result-Affecting Violations
Central Electoral Commission Chief: No Violations Affecting Election Results
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) Chairman Vahagn Hovakimyan stated that no violations discovered during recent elections were significant enough to affect the overall results, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement comes as part of ongoing scrutiny of
Life as an Unfinished Painting: Embracing Growth and Change
Keeping the painting on the easel
An essay in The Armenian Weekly explores life through the metaphor of a painting that remains perpetually on the easel rather than a finished work hung on a wall. The author argues that viewing life as an ongoing creative process—fluid, dynamic and ever-changing—allows individual