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Rising Armenian Opera Star Juliana Grigoryan Performs With Legend Andrea Bocelli In New York

Rising Armenian soprano Juliana Grigoryan performed alongside world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, captivating the audience during a special concert celebrating Bocelli’s illustrious...

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LAFC to Host 3rd Annual Armenian Heritage Night Celebrating Culture and Community on October 8 in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) will host its third annual Armenian Heritage Night...

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BREAKING: U.S. State Department Confirms President Trump’s Support for Returning Artsakh Refugees, Releasing Armenian Hostages & Protecting Christian Holy Sites

In a major development following months of grassroots Armenian-American advocacy and bipartisan Congressional engagement,...

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Composer Shushan Sargsyan’s Mono-Operas Secure Coveted Spot on the Grammy Awards Long List, Bringing Armenia to the Global Stage

Armenian composer Shushan Sargsyan’s mono-operas “Reflections” and “Dialogue” have secured a coveted spot on...

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BREAKING: Azerbaijani Government Pressure Leads to Cancellation of Acclaimed Artsakh Film at UC Berkeley on Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day

On April 24, 2025—the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide—the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley Law canceled the screening of My Sweet Land,...

BREAKING: U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House Issues Weak April 24 Statement, Fails to Label Murder of 1.5 Million Armenians What It Is: A...

U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House have released a weak statement on April 24, the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, failing to call...

British Parliamentarians Unite to Urge UK Government to Recognize Armenian Genocide on 110th Anniversary

In a unified call on April 22, British parliamentarians from all political parties — including both Houses of the UK Parliament, the House of...

Sev Ohanian’s SINNERS Tops U.S. Box Office at #1 With $45.6 Million Opening Weekend, Hits $61 Million Worldwide

SINNERS, produced by Armenian-American Sev Ohanian, opened to a massive $61 million global box office total—earning $45.6 million domestically and an additional $15.4 million...

Armenia’s Varazdat Lalayan Crowned Two-Time European Weightlifting Champion

On April 21, Armenian weightlifter Varazdat Lalayan has claimed his second career European Championship title, earning gold in the combined event with a total lift...

Azerbaijani Forces Open Fire on Armenian Village in Syunik, Damage Residential Building—No Casualties

On April 20 at approximately 2:30 a.m., units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the village of Khoznavar in...

French MEP Nicolas Bay: “Turkey’s & Azerbaijan’s Ambitions Toward Armenia Have Not Changed Since 1915 Armenian Genocide”

French Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Nicolas Bay stated that Turkey’s and Azerbaijan’s ambitions towards Armenia have remained unchanged since the Armenian Genocide...

BREAKING: Zartonk Media Wins Federal Lawsuit Designed to Silence Armenian Voices – Case Dismissed, Judgment Entered

Los Angeles, CA – – Zartonk Media has officially won the federal lawsuit brought against them when a federal judge from the Southern...

Armenia Votes For UN Resolution Condemning Russian Aggression Against Ukraine & Georgia

On April 16, in a notable shift in foreign policy, Armenia voted in favor of a European Union-backed resolution at the United Nations General...

Ruben Vardanyan’s Family Continues To Support Construction Of New Church In Armenia’s Dilijan

The construction of a new church in Dilijan, Armenia—launched in 2019 by philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan—has resumed this spring with renewed momentum, despite Vardanyan’s ongoing...

Los Angeles County Officially Recognizes April 24 As Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a motion to recognize April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day within the county. Introduced...

Former Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan Re-Elected as Gyumri Mayor by Opposition After Over a Decade

Vardan Ghukasyan, the former mayor of Gyumri and a candidate representing the Armenian Communist Party, has been elected as the new head of the...

Khachkar Studios Launches over $10 Million Initiative To Raise Non-Holiday U.S. Armenian Church Attendance

Khachkar Studios has launched a more than $10 million initiative that could reshape how churches think about stewardship, accountability, and mission. Focused on Armenian churches...

Amulsar Gold Mine Set to Reopen by End of 2025, Promising Jobs and Major Investment

Operations at the long-stalled Amulsar gold mine are expected to resume by the end of 2025, following a $250 million investment, according to Hayk...

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