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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.
Former Yerevan Mayor Arrested on Corruption Charges
Former Yerevan Mayor Gagik Beglaryan Arrested
Gagik Beglaryan, who previously served as mayor of Yerevan, was arrested following criminal charges filed in 2025 for money laundering and abuse of official powers. The arrest comes as Armenia continues efforts to address corruption allegations involving government officials. Beg
EU Allocates €50 Million Aid to Armenia Amid Trade Pressures
EU to Provide More Than €50 Million to Armenia in Response to Russian Trade Restrictions
The European Union will provide Armenia with more than €50 million in financial assistance in response to trade restrictions imposed by Russia. The aid package represents the EU's support for Armenia as it faces economic headwinds from reduced Russian trade activity. The funding
AI-Designed Vaccine Targets Coronaviruses in Human Trials
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a vaccine whose key component was designed entirely by artificial intelligence and tested in human trials—a world-first achievement, according to reporting by the BBC. The vaccine was engineered to protect against multiple
Moses Gulesian: Armenian Immigrant Who Shaped Boston
An acquired American: The contributions and patriotism of Moses Hadji Gulesian
Moses Hadji Gulesian (1863-1951), an Armenian immigrant from Marash, rose from poverty to become a prominent Boston businessman, philanthropist, and patriot. Arriving in the United States in 1883 ahead of major Armenian migration waves, Gulesian built a successful copper business
Former Armenian State Property Official Detained Over Bribery Allegations
Former Head of Armenia’s State Property Management Department Gets Two Month Detention
A former head of Armenia's State Property Management Department was ordered held in two-month detention following his arrest in April. The official was apprehended as part of a criminal investigation into allegations of giving and receiving election bribes. The detention order ma
Haigazian University Holds 2026 Baccalaureate Service
Haigazian University Baccalaureate Service Honors the Class of 2026
Haigazian University in Beirut held a baccalaureate service to honor its graduating class of 2026. The ceremony, rooted in the university's Armenian Christian educational mission, featured remarks centered on honoring the image of God in humanity. Haigazian, founded in 1955, is o
AUA Honors Late President Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian
AUA Celebrates the Legacy of Late President Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian
The American University of Armenia (AUA) held a commemoration on June 3 to celebrate the legacy of its late president, Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian. The event, held in Yerevan, featured personal stories and reflections from those who knew and worked with Dr. Armenian. The gathering
Armenian Court Voids Land Sale from Sargsyan Defense Ministry Era
Court Invalidates Land Sale Agreement Signed During Serzh Sargsyan’s Tenure as Defense Minister; 131 Million Drams to Be Recovered
An Armenian court has invalidated a land sale agreement that was signed during Serzh Sargsyan's tenure as Defense Minister, ordering the recovery of 131 million drams. The ruling favored the Republic of Armenia in the case, according to court documents. Details regarding the spec
Armenia to Forgive Loan Obligations for Artsakh Displaced
Armenian Government to Forgive Certain Loan Obligations of Thousands Displaced from Artsakh
The Armenian government announced a policy to forgive certain loan obligations for thousands of Armenians displaced from Artsakh following the 2023 conflict. The relief measure targets individuals who fled the region and faced financial hardship as a result of displacement. The p
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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U.S. International Development Board Approves TRIPP Company
U.S. Approves Creation of TRIPP Development Company
The Board of Directors of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has approved the creation of TRIPP Development Company, according to reporting from Massis Post. The announcement was made in Washington, DC. TRIPP appears to be a new development-focused entity oper
Rubio Says Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Ended With New Agreement
Rubio: Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Ended With Agreement I Signed Yesterday
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict has concluded following an agreement he signed, according to reporting from Massis Post. The statement suggests a diplomatic resolution to the longstanding regional dispute that has seen multiple flare-
Armenia's June Elections Could Reshape Russia Relations
Armenian elections and the path to decoupling from Russia
Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections may signal a historic shift in the country's geopolitical alignment, according to analysis in The Armenian Weekly. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's push toward European Union membership and away from Russian influence has prompted Moscow t