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North Andover Junior Reflects on Small Chapter Leadership

Small chapter, strong impact

Nishan Baljian, a 15-year-old member of the AYF-YOARF North Andover "Sassoun" chapter, discusses the distinct advantages of participating in a smaller Armenian youth organization. Baljian, who joined the organization at age 10, currently serves as secretary on the chapter's execu

The Armenian WeeklyMay 25, 20261 min read
Source: The Armenian Weekly
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Poll Shows Pashinyan Leads Armenian Political Trust Rankings

IRI Poll: Nikol Pashinyan Remains Armenia’s Most Trusted Political Figure

According to an International Republican Institute (IRI) poll, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan remains the most trusted political figure in Armenia, with 32 percent of respondents indicating they would vote for him. The survey reflects public confidence in the longtime leader who

Massis PostMay 25, 20261 min read
Source: Massis Post
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Armenia to Host European Archaeology Days June 12-14

Armenia to host “European Archaeology Days” event

Armenia will host the "European Archaeology Days" event from June 12 to 14, featuring educational programs at archaeological sites, museums and cultural venues nationwide. The three-day initiative, now in its fourth consecutive year, is coordinated by multiple Armenian institutio

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 25, 20261 min read
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📰 News

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

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Armenia on May 26, according to reporting from Hetq. The visit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the United States and Armenia. Details regarding the purpose of the visit, duration, and planned meetings hav

HetqMay 25, 20261 min read
Source: Hetq
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Pashinyan Denies Claims of Azerbaijani Resettlement in Armenia

Pashinyan: I Guarantee Azerbaijanis Will Not Be Resettled in Armenia Under My Government

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected claims by some members of parliament regarding the resettlement of Azerbaijanis within Armenian territory, according to Massis Post. Pashinyan offered assurances that no such policy would be implemented under his administration. The sta

Massis PostMay 25, 20261 min read
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📣 Announcement

NAASR to Host Talk on Armenian Heritage in Tiflis

NAASR to host talk on Armenian presence in Tiflis

The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research will host a lecture by Dr. Hayk Demoyan on May 28, 2026, examining the Armenian presence in Tiflis (Tbilisi). The event, titled "Tiflis: An Illustrated History of Its Armenian Heritage," will take place at 7:30 p.m. Easte

The Armenian WeeklyMay 25, 20261 min read
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Armenia Restricts Military Equipment Photography Before Republic Day

Armenian Defense Ministry prohibits filming of military equipment before Republic Day parade

Armenia's Ministry of Defense has prohibited citizens and media from photographing or filming military equipment in Yerevan ahead of the nation's Republic Day military parade scheduled for May 28. In a statement to the public and media organizations, the Ministry cited security r

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 25, 20261 min read
Source: Public Radio of Armenia
📰 News

Matenadaran Specialists Work to Restore Armenia's Ancient Manuscripts

Restoring Ancient Armenian Tomes: Yerevan’s Matenadaran Specialists at Work

Specialists at Yerevan's Matenadaran, the Mesrop Mashtots Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, are engaged in the careful restoration of rare books and documents requiring urgent conservation work. Anna Khaninyan, among the institute's restoration experts, works to preserve

HetqMay 25, 20261 min read
Source: Hetq
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OSCE prepares observer mission for Armenia's June elections

OSCE PA pre-election visit to Armenia lays groundwork for 7 June vote

International election observers are preparing for Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections following a pre-election assessment visit to Yerevan. Jevrosima Pejović, a Montenegrin parliamentarian and vice chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's political affairs committee, led

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 25, 20261 min read
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Poetry Celebrates the Diversity of Armenian Community

my people

The Armenian Weekly published a poetic piece that honors the multifaceted contributions of Armenian people across various professions and roles. The work, structured as a modern verse inspired by Langston Hughes's style, catalogs occupations and talents ranging from traditional t

The Armenian WeeklyMay 25, 20261 min read
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📰 News

Russia Warns Armenia of Gas Price Hike if EAEU Exit Occurs

Russia says Armenia could lose preferential gas prices if it leaves EAEU

Russia's Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Armenia could lose preferential natural gas pricing if it withdraws from the Eurasian Economic Union, according to a statement reported by TASS. Peskov emphasized that Russia supplies discounted energy rates to EAEU members, pa

Public Radio of ArmeniaMay 25, 20261 min read
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Early Armenian Language Textbooks Preserved in U.S. Archives

Armenian language textbooks in the United States before the 1950s

The Edward and Helen Mardigian Library at the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) has documented Armenian-language textbooks published or produced in the United States before the 1950s, revealing the diaspora's educational priorities in the early 20th c

The Armenian WeeklyMay 25, 20261 min read
Source: The Armenian Weekly