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Mirzoyan: Armenia Maintains Interest in Russian Relations

Mirzoyan: Armenia Is Not Interested in Cutting Ties With Russia

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that Armenia has no intention of severing diplomatic ties with Russia, according to remarks made during a visit to Gyumri. The statement reflects Armenia's approach to maintaining its historical relationship with Moscow while navig

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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AYF Albany Chapter Hosts Second Annual Talent Show

AYF Albany “Shoushi” Chapter hosts second annual talent show

The Armenian Youth Federation Albany "Shoushi" Chapter held its second annual talent show on April 18 at Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church in Troy, New York. The event featured 12 young performers showcasing singing, dancing, and instrumental music, while raising funds for the

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
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Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee Uncovers New Election Crime Evidence

Anti-Corruption Committee Reports New Evidence in Election Crime Case

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee has obtained factual evidence related to an ongoing election crime investigation, according to a statement released in Yerevan. The committee did not immediately provide details about the nature of the evidence or the specific allegations under

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Armenia's Press Freedom Ranking Falls Amid Political Polarization

Armenia’s media crisis: Declining press freedom and political polarization

Armenia's press freedom ranking declined to 50th place globally in 2024, reversing gains from previous years, according to analysis in The Armenian Weekly. The drop reflects increased threats against journalists, harsh political rhetoric, and obstacles to accessing information, p

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
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Armenia Expected to Achieve EU Visa Liberalization Within Two Years

Armenia Will Have Visa Liberalization With the EU Within Two Years at the Latest, Pashinyan Says

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia will secure visa liberalization with the European Union within the next two years at the latest. The statement was made in Gyumri during remarks on Armenia's integration efforts with Western institutions. Visa liberal

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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio to Visit Armenia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Visit Armenia

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Armenia, according to an announcement from the State Department. The visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the United States and Armenia. Details regarding the timing, duration, and specific agenda for Ru

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ANCA Mobilizes Against Rep. Cuellar in South Texas Race

Time for a reckoning in South Texas

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is mobilizing voters in South Texas to oppose Rep. Henry Cuellar's reelection bid. Cuellar, who co-chairs the Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus, was indicted in 2024 on federal corruption charges involving hundreds of thousands of d

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Visits Armenia

Rubio Visit Marks Major Expansion of U.S.-Armenia Strategic Partnership

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Armenia, signaling an expansion of the strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit represents a significant diplomatic engagement between Washington and Yerevan at the senior cabinet level. Rubio's trip underscores ongoing

Massis PostMay 30, 20261 min read
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Armenian Coffee Cup Reading Tradition Reaches Houston

Armenian coffee cup readings come to Texas

Ani Carla Kalafian, a Houston-based practitioner of Armenian coffee cup reading, is bringing the traditional cultural practice to Texas through pop-up events. Kalafian, who grew up in the Bay Area and spent time in Armenia, learned the art from her family and has since developed

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
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Pashinyan: August 8 Victory Result of Deliberate Work

Pashinyan: August 8 Did Not Happen by Chance; It Was the Result of Work

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the events of August 8 were not coincidental but rather the outcome of sustained effort and planning. Speaking in Kotayk, Pashinyan emphasized the intentional nature of the developments, suggesting they represented progress from

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Armenia Wins International Arbitration Case Against Sanitek

Armenia Wins International Arbitration Case as Tribunal Rejects Sanitek’s Claims

An international arbitral tribunal ruled in favor of Armenia on May 22, 2026, rejecting claims brought by Sanitek in a dispute case. The tribunal's decision represents a legal victory for the Armenian government in international proceedings. Details regarding the specific nature

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Armenia's Democratic Backsliding Overlooked by Western Powers

Armenia’s democracy erodes amid Russia-West rivalry

Armenia's government has significantly eroded democratic norms since Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's 2018 Velvet Revolution, according to analysis in The Armenian Weekly. Recent concerns include politically motivated detention of opposition figures, prosecutions of journalists a

The Armenian WeeklyMay 30, 20261 min read
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