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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
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
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
Arpi Nazaryan - Makeup Artist Glendale
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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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