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Bipartisan House committee advances amendment on Armenian POWs
Bipartisan House Foreign Affairs Committee action demands Azerbaijan release Armenian hostages
A bipartisan amendment to the House Foreign Service Act calling for Azerbaijan to immediately release Armenian prisoners of war and political prisoners advanced through committee markup with support from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. The amendment, led by Congressiona
Armenian Ambassador Meets Greek Regional Governor on Trade Ties
Armenian Ambassador discusses regional cooperation with Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Governor
Armenia's Ambassador to Greece Tigran Mkrtchyan met with Christodoulos Topsidis, Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, to discuss expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation between the two countries. The ambassador highlighted potential partnerships between Armenia's Shira
Council of Europe praises Armenia's anti-trafficking progress
Council of Europe report welcomes Armenia’s anti-trafficking efforts, calls for further action
A Council of Europe expert body has released a report evaluating Armenia's efforts to combat human trafficking since 2022, welcoming improvements in victim identification and assistance while urging further action. The report identified 90 trafficking victims between 2022 and 202
Armenia's government plans to publish new Constitution draft
Armenia may publish draft of new Constitution in coming weeks, Justice Minister says
Armenia's Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan announced that the government is preparing to publish a draft Constitution within the coming weeks, following discussions among the ruling Civil Contract party. The minister said the government is collecting feedback from partners, a proce

U.S. Development Agency Approves $2.5M for Armenia TRIPP Project
DFC Board Approval Marks Major Step Toward U.S.–Armenia TRIPP Development Company
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Board of Directors has approved $2.5 million in support for a development initiative involving Armenia, according to reporting by Massis Post. The funding marks a significant milestone in establishing the U.S.–Armenia TRIPP D

International Observers Say Armenian Elections Offered Genuine Political Choice
International Observers: Parliamentary Elections Gave Armenian Citizens a Genuine Choice Between Political Alternatives
International election observation missions have released a joint assessment of Armenia's parliamentary elections, concluding that citizens were presented with a genuine choice between political alternatives. The findings from international observers represent an evaluation of th
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
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
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Arpi Nazaryan specializes in makeup artistry and skincare services from a studio in downtown Glendale. The practice offers professional makeup applications for weddings, special events, and photo shoots, along with skincare treatments and consultations. Clients praise the personalized attention and skill in creating natural to dramatic looks.
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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

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
