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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.
EAEU Leaders Call for Armenian Referendum on EU Membership
EAEU leaders call for referendum in Armenia to choose between EU and EAEU
Leaders of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have called for Armenia to hold a nationwide referendum on its geopolitical future, according to a joint statement from the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council. The four presidents—Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, Kassym-J
Russia halts sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk water
Russia suspends sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk mineral water
Russia's consumer safety watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, has suspended sales of 64.5 million bottles of Jermuk mineral water across the country due to technical regulation violations. The ban, which took effect May 28, 2026, applies to natural carbonated medicinal table mineral water
Russian drone crashes into Romanian apartment building
Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galati, Romania, on Friday, according to the country's defence ministry. The incident occurred as Russia conducted military operations near the Ukrainian border. The drone's complete explosive payload detonated upon impact, igniting
Armenian Artists Draw Strong Sales at Cyprus Art Fair
Armenian artists draw strong interest at Cyprus Art Fair, most works sold
Five contemporary Armenian artists achieved significant commercial success at the VIMA Art Fair in Limassol, Cyprus, with most exhibited works selling during the event. The artists—Armen Hakobjanyan, Gayane Avetisyan, Astghik Petrosyan, Gohar Sargsyan, and Andronik Khachiyan—were
Trump Endorses Pashinyan Ahead of Armenia's June Election
Trump Endorses Pashinyan in Armenia’s June Election
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in advance of Armenia's June election, according to reporting from Hetq. In his endorsement statement, Trump expressed support for strengthening ties between the United States and Arm
Armenia Outlines AI Governance Strategy at Eurasian Forum
Armenia presents its approach to responsible AI use at EAEU forum
Armenia's First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry Gevorg Mantashyan presented the country's approach to responsible artificial intelligence during a panel discussion at the 5th Eurasian Economic Forum in Astana on May 28. The discussion, held alongside senior officials from o
Armenia to Showcase Domestic Military Equipment at Republic Day Parade
Yerevan Military Parade to Mark Republic Day
Armenia will hold a military parade in Yerevan to mark the nation's Republic Day, according to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The parade will feature military equipment recently manufactured domestically, highlighting Armenia's domestic defense production capabilities. Republic
EAEU Leaders Meet in Astana; Armenia Sends Deputy PM
EAEU leaders convene in Astana for Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting
Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union convened in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday for a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC), the bloc's highest governing body. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Kazakh President Kassym-J
Russia Halts Sales of Armenian Mineral Water Amid Rising Tensions
Russia Suspends Sales of Armenian Mineral Water Amid Rising Tensions with Yerevan
Russia's consumer safety agency has suspended sales of Armenian mineral water, marking the latest trade restriction between Moscow and Yerevan as diplomatic tensions escalate. The halt was announced Friday by Russian authorities, though specific details about the suspension's dur
UK to Deploy AI Facial Recognition for Asylum Seeker Age Verification
UK to use AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers
The United Kingdom plans to implement artificial intelligence facial recognition technology at its borders next year to estimate the ages of asylum seekers, according to reporting from the BBC. A software company has been contracted to develop and test the system, which will anal
Armenia Reaffirms EAEU Commitment at Eurasian Council Meeting
Armenia reaffirms commitment to EAEU cooperation at Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Meeting
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council's regular meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he reaffirmed Armenia's commitment to cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union. Grigoryan emphasized Armenia's dedication to ec
Unibank Offers Perpetual Bonds to Shareholders at 13.25% Yield
Unibank Issues Perpetual Bonds With a 13.25% Annual Yield for Shareholders
Unibank has issued a new series of perpetual bonds denominated in Armenian drams with a total volume of 9 billion AMD, according to reporting from Hetq. The bonds, which offer an annual yield of 13.25 percent, are available exclusively to the bank's existing shareholders. Perpetu