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ANCA-WR 2025 Annual Gala Honors Legacy and Leadership, Inspiring a New Generation and Uniting the Armenian-American Community

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) hosted its sold-out 2025 Annual Gala Banquet on Sunday, October 26, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles,...

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Pope Leo XIV To Visit Armenian Apostolic Cathedral In Istanbul

Pope Leo XIV will visit the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on November 30,...

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Chef Aline Kamakian’s Mayrig Bistrot in Geneva Makes History, Becomes First Armenian Restaurant Recognized By Prestigious Gault and Millau 2026 Guide

Mayrig Bistrot in Geneva has made history, becoming the first Armenian restaurant to earn...

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His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Arrives in Los Angeles for First West Coast Visit in Over a Decade, Marking 30th Anniversary of His Enthronement

His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, arrived in Los...

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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, the Trump-Vance Administration has, in an unprecedented move, formally announced...

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 the Recording Academy’s 68th Grammy Awards long list in the...

ANCA Rejects Bill Locking In Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Gains and Normalizing Ethnic Cleansing

On October 2, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) issued a statement announcing its opposition to the passage of H.R.5632 – “a misguided...

Wizz Air Opens New Base at Zvartnots Airport, Adding 8 European Routes and Creating 800 New Jobs in Armenia, Expanding Connectivity to Europe

Wizz Air has officially opened its new base at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, marking a major expansion of the airline’s operations in Armenia....

Armenian Youth Collective (AYC) Relaunches as Nationwide Movement to Unite High School Armenians

The Armenian Youth Collective (AYC), a sister organization to the All-Armenian Student Association (All-ASA), has officially announced its relaunch. Formerly known as Armenian Youth...

Lark Musical Society To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Cultural Center With Festival Concert At Alex Theatre On October 5

The Lark Musical Society will mark a historic milestone on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with the official ribbon cutting of the new Lark Cultural...

Arman Tsarukyan To Face Dan Hooker In Main Event At UFC Qatar On November 22, 2025

Armenian UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan, currently ranked #2 in the lightweight division and #14 pound-for-pound, will face New Zealand’s Dan Hooker (#6) in the...

Zvartnots Dance Ensemble to Present Vostan Hayots at Mission Playhouse in Los Angeles on October 12

On Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the legendary Zvartnots Dance Ensemble will take the stage at the historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse...

Armenian Cellist Astrig Siranossian Awarded One of France’s Highest Honors, the Rank of Chevalier of the French National Order of Merit

Armenian cellist Astrig Siranossian has received the rank of Chevalier (Knight) of the National Order of Merit, one of France’s highest honors, during a...

Armenian-American Attorneys Shant Karnikian and Gary Partamian Elected To Prestigious 2026 CAOC Board of Directors

Armenian-American attorneys Shant Karnikian and Gary Partamian of Kabateck LLP have been elected to the 2026 Board of Directors of the Consumer Attorneys of...

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Says He Relies on Turkey for Armenia and Azerbaijan Issues, Despite Turkey’s Genocide Denial, Backing Baku’s Wars and Artsakh’s...

U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff acknowledged that he frequently turns to Turkish officials for guidance on regional issues involving Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Ukraine....

BREAKING: Israel’s 20 Most Prominent Academics & Intellectuals Issue Urgent Statement in Support of Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem, Reject Cows’ Garden Deal

In an unprecedented act of solidarity, 20 of Israel’s most prominent academics, jurists, and cultural figures have issued a public statement condemning recent developments...

Legendary Italian Actress Claudia Cardinale, Known For Role in 1991 “Mayrig” Film, Passes Away at 87

Claudia Cardinale, one of the luminous faces of post-war Italian cinema and an enduring icon for generations of Armenians, died on September 23, 2025,...

H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Awards Over $250,000 to Advance Arts and Culture in Armenia

Nine cultural projects in Armenia will receive a total of $256,011 from the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation. The grants, awarded for the second-quarter 2025...

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