AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School Opens Doors to More Families With Enrollment Expansion
For Armenian American parents hoping to give their children an education rooted in both academic opportunity and Armenian identity, finding an opening at their preferred school can be a challenge. AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School says newly approved enrollment capacity will allow it to welcome more families after years of operating at or near its limit. The approval is a new chapter for the private Armenian school, which serves children from 18 months through 18 years of age.
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Pashinyan & Aliyev Discuss Trade and Trump Route in Dublin as Peace Treaty Remains Unsigned
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Dublin on November 12 for talks on regional trade, transport links and efforts to finalize a peace agreement that remains unsigned more than a year after the two countries reached a breakthrough in Washington. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ninth European Political Community Summit in Ireland. Both governments issued similar statements, describing discussions on the next step
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Woman Filmed Spitting at Armenian Monastery in Jerusalem Following Repeated Attacks on Christian Sites
A woman was filmed spitting at the entrance of Saint James Monastery in Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, the latest in a series of incidents raising concerns about harassment of Armenian Christians and the protection of their religious sites. Jerusalem-based journalist Kegham Balian shared footage of the incident, which shows the woman looking toward the monastery entrance before spitting in its direction. The circumstances surrounding the incident and whether authorities have o
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Pashinyan Makes Heart Gesture With Turkish Journalist, Talks Peace With Turkey and Azerbaijan at COP31 in Antalya
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan joined a Turkish journalist in making a heart-shaped hand gesture during an informal exchange at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Turkey, where the two discussed improving relations between Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan. A video circulating on social media shows Pashinyan speaking with the journalist as music plays in the background. The Armenian leader asks about the song and whether it has a political meaning. The journalist tell
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EXCLUSIVE: How a Goal Alex Megerdechian Wrote Down in 2018 Became a $9.6 Million Gift for a New Armenian High School in Glendale
In an exclusive interview with The Armenian Report, the philanthropist explains why he and his wife, Lina, bought the land for the future Alex and Lina Megerdechian High School, and why the community now has to help build it. In 2018, attorney Alex Megerdechian sat down to write his yearly goals, a habit he credits in part to the book "The Secret". One goal on that list was to become financially successful enough to one day give back to his community in a monumental way. Eigh
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U.S. Commits $166,000 to Restore Armenian-American Artist’s Museum in Armenia
The United States has committed $166,000 to restore a museum dedicated to Armenian-American artist Khoren Der-Harootian in Vagharshapat, Armenia, as part of an effort to preserve his work and make it more accessible to the public. The funding will cover repairs to the Khoren Der-Harootian Memorial Museum, including the restoration of two exhibition floors and improvements to the storage and display of its 261 artworks. U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer Griffin Rozell and Ar
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Pashinyan and Erdogan Hold Talks in Turkey on Restoring Ties, Reopening Border
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are holding talks Wednesday in Antalya, Turkey, as their countries pursue efforts to establish diplomatic relations and reopen a shared border closed for more than three decades. The meeting is taking place on the sidelines of the United Nations COP31 climate summit, which has brought world leaders, including those of Armenia and Azerbaijan, to the Turkish resort city. Participating in the talk
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Armenia Stripped of Voting Rights in Russian-Led CSTO Over Unpaid Dues, Kremlin Says
Armenia has been stripped of its voting rights in the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) after failing to pay membership fees, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday, November 11. The decision further strains ties between Yerevan and the military alliance, which Armenian officials accuse of failing to protect the country during Azerbaijani attacks. Speaking to Yunаshev Live, Peskov said CSTO members had approved restrictions that also preven
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‘Sing Yerevan Sing’ to Bring Generations of Armenian Music to Los Angeles on November 22
For Armenians who grew up with the songs of Yerevan, a familiar melody can bring back memories of childhood, family and a home far away. For their children and grandchildren in Los Angeles, those same songs can offer a connection to a place they may know through family stories. Bringing those generations together is the goal of “Sing Yerevan Sing,” a concert scheduled for Nov. 22 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Presented by People of Ar Cultural Foundation, the product
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Armenian Olympic Champion Artur Aleksanyan Marries Longtime Partner in Cyprus
Armenian Olympic gold medalist Artur Aleksanyan, one of the country’s most successful athletes, married his longtime partner, Ani, in a private ceremony in Cyprus on November 8. The 35-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler and his bride, who is also from the Armenian city of Gyumri, exchanged vows at St. George Church in Limassol, surrounded by family members and close friends. Several prominent Armenian wrestlers attended the celebration, including Malkhas Amoyan, Arman Andreasyan,
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