Armenian-Belgian chef Karen Torosyan has been named Gault & Millau Belgium’s Chef of the Year 2026, earning one of the highest honors in European gastronomy. The announcement, made at Brussels Expo on November 4, 2025, before...

To meet the growing demand for skilled and competitive professionals in Armenia’s hotel and restaurant sectors, the Swiss-Armenian Academy of Hospitality (SAAH) is proud to announce the launch of a new vocational education and training program...

6. 11. 2025 19:00 – 20:45 , BRNO, Besední dům 7.11.2025, 19:00 – 20:45, BRNO, Besední dům TIGRAN MANSURIANTagh No. 2 from the cycle Three Taghs for viola and percussionOrhnerg – Navapet Bari (Hymnus – The Good Captain) for...

From October 16 to November 16, the Cabildo of Tenerife hosts a month dedicated to Armenian art, history, gastronomy, and cinema, strengthening the cultural bonds between the two lands. Tenerife is preparing to experience a unique...

The golden hues of autumn 2025 were accompanied by harmonies of Armenian classical melodies as the National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia, under the artistic direction of the London-based conductor and tenor Maestro Sipan Olah, embarked on...

The European Commission for Democracy through Law (better known as the Venice Commission), the Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional matters, celebrates its 35th anniversary of advising countries on constitutional and legal reforms with a ceremony on 11 October in Venice (Palazzo Ducale,...

“One of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times” Strasbourg, 10.10.2025 – The Council of Europe congratulates María Corina Machado, leader of Venezuela’s democracy movement, on being awarded the 2025...

Creative Armenia and Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) are pleased to announce an open call for applications for the 2026 cohort ofCreative Armenia-AGBU Fellows. All creators with a track record of creative achievements and a potential for global success are invited to...

Today, on October 1, the official opening ceremony of Hungarian Wizz Air’s base took place at Zvartnots International Airport. The event was attended by Wizz Air Managing Director Roland Tischner, RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan,...

On September 4, 2025, the STEP.ai (Science & Technology Educational Program) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was accredited by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports (MoESCS) as a three-year elective program offered in a...

Armenia Sets Record Tourism Numbers in First Eight Months of 2025 With 1.5 Million, August 2025 Up 11.1%, an All-Time Monthly High for Visitors Armenia welcomed 334,396 tourists in August 2025, an 11.1 percent increase compared...

Aspects of Armenian painting. From Ivan Aivazovsky to Narine ZolyanOpening: Friday, 29 August 2025, from 7 p.m.Exhibition runs until Sunday, 28 September 2025. Opening hours: Saturday, 30 August, from 1 p.m.to 7 p.m., Sunday,31 August from...

Senior members of the European Parliament have strongly welcomed the results of the meeting of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, hosted by the United States in Washington on 8 August 2025, and in particular the...

A team of Armenian high school students from the Generation AI program represented the country at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), held Aug. 2–9 in Beijing, and returned with a bronze medal. The team...

ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter – led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus – Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative July 23, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomes a powerful bipartisan Congressional call today by eighty-seven...

During a two-day visit to Armenia from 29 to 30 June, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announced a political agreement between the negotiators of the new partnership agenda, which identifies priorities on economic development, security and...

Seattle, WA – June 28, 2025 — Seattle Sounders FC, one of Major League Soccer’s most iconic and community-driven clubs, recognized conductor Tigran Arakelyan with the prestigious Community Assist Award for his outstanding contributions to music education and community engagement. A...

Armenian Heritage Conference, hosted by World Council of Churches in collaboration with Protestant Church in Switzerland, will take place in Bern, Switzerland on 27 – 28 May 2025. For many decades the WCC has stood by...

On the occasion of Charles Aznavour’s birthday, the Aznavour Foundation is proud to announce the inauguration of the Belvédère de la Bohème in Montmartre — a new public space dedicated to celebrating the legacy of one...

May 17, 2025– On the evening of May 17, 2025, the walls of London’s St Cuthbert’s Church echoed with the vibrant, timeless spirit of Antonio Vivaldi, as the Klingen Chamber Orchestra and Choir presented Vivaldi Forever—a spectacular...

“Peace be with all of you!” – the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting...

Maestro Constantine Orbelian Appointed as the New Music Director of the Israel Sinfonietta Beer-Sheva The Israel Sinfonietta Beer-Sheva Orchestra announces that the current Music Director, Maestro Rani Calderon, will conclude his tenure at the end of...

28 April- Open to violinists of any age, the inaugural Classic Violin Olympus International Competition has come to a close in Dubai, UAE. The final round is available to watch here on The Violin Channel. 42-year-old Haik Kazazyan from Armenia has won...

Today, parliamentarians from all political parties and both Houses of the UK Parliament gathered at the Cenotaph in London to pay their respects and commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and call for the...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. By Devin Watkins At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy...

The network of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for the protection of the rights of Artsakh Armenians responds with deep concern and anxiety to the official statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of...

We are publishing our latest report on the facts of ethnic cleansing committed by Azerbaijani authorities in Artsakh in September 2023. During the preparatory stage of the report, fact-finding works were carried out, including individual interviews...

Boghossian Foundation – Villa Empain, Brussels Reflecting its mission to bridge East and West through the arts, the BoghossianFoundation International Prize celebrates artists whose work fosters a bettermutual understanding among cultures. Each year, an international jury...

Strasbourg, 9.04.2025 Co-production Support The results of the first Eurimages Project Evaluation Session of 2025 have just been announced. Further to recommendations made by independent experts meeting online, the Executive Committee of the Fund has decided...

The European Council of the United World Wrestling has named Olympic champion, multiple medalist, four-time World Champion, seven-time European Champion, and European Games Champion, legendary Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan as Europe’s Best Greco-Roman Wrestler of the...

“International relations wasn’t the goal; the ultimate aim was to influence decision-making processes,” begins Anna Hovhannisyan, a 2023 alumna of the College of Europe in Natolin, as she reflects on her journey. Anna always dreamed of becoming...

BRUSSELS, April 3, 2025 – The European Parliament today held a poignant plenary session commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, with numerous Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) drawing stark parallels between the historical tragedy...

On 7 February 2025, renowned Armenian violinist Nikolay Madoyan performed at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, showcasing his exceptional technical ability and profound artistic insight. The program of the concert, carefully selected by Madoyan himself,...

On April 3, the European Parliament held a session marking the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, drawing attention to the forced deportation of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, the EAFJD has announced on its website.  Many...

Actor, writer, and producer Joe Manganiello offered a moving reflection on his great-grandmother’s survival of the Armenian Genocide and the legacy of generational trauma it left behind. In recounting her harrowing escape from Kharpert, Manganiello described how she...

ANCA-Led Capitol Hill Observance Highlights Calls for POW Release and the Right of Return for Artsakh Armenians April 2, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional leaders joined with Armenian Americans and allies from across the country on April...

A group of Members of Parliament from the British Parliament has strongly condemned the ongoing detention and trials of 23 Armenian prisoners held in Baku in a letter addressed to their government. They called on the...

The Armenian parliament adopted on Wednesday the bill on EU integration at second and final reading. It was adopted with 64 votes in favor and 7 against. The bill’s preamble was amended between the first and...

The European Commission and the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus are “closely following” the trials against the 16 Karabakh Armenian defendants that have been taking place at the Baku Military Court since 17...

The full audio version is available here Today is March 12th, twenty-three days into my hunger strike. I am in good shape. Don’t worry, everything is fine. I understand what I am doing, why, and I...

The European Parliament adopted the Motion for a resolution on unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages, including high-ranking political representatives from Nagorno-Karabakh, by Azerbaijan” on March 13.  It was adopted with 523 votes in...

#FreeArmenianHostages Berlin, March 10, 2025 – Human rights organizations, activists, and concerned citizens gathered today at the Brandenburg Gate to demand the immediate release of Armenian political prisoners unlawfully detained in Azerbaijan. The protest, organized by...

By Rupen Janbazian Arshile Egoyan may carry a last name synonymous with cinematic artistry, but his work, ‘Before They Joined Us,’ marks a powerful, singular voice in the Armenian and Canadian film communities. Rooted in deeply...

In the beautifully restored Savarin Palace in the heart of historic Prague,the Mucha Museum celebrates the legacy of Alphonse Mucha, a definingfigure of the Art Nouveau. The Savarin Palace, Na Příkopě Street, Prague. Photo © Crestyl...

The Prize for Contribution to World Cinematography will be presented at the 34th Message to Man IFF to the legendary director and cinematic visionary Artavazd Peleshyan. Film scholars have described Peleshyan as “the man who redefined the laws of cinema, an elemental force in filmmaking...

THE MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II, SUPREME PATRIARCH AND CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS, ON THE OCCASION OF THE BLESSING OF THE HOLY MYRON (Holy Etchmiadzin, September 28, 2024) In the Name of the Father, and...

The head and hand of a statue of the Armenian goddess Anahit have arrived in Armenia for the first time, following the British Museum’s decision to loan them for a six-month exhibition. This marks the first...

Armenians, You, reborn from the ashes of the 1915 genocide, stand as a testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit. Today, you have the unique power to advocate for justice and truth on a global...

American expert maps the best of Czech visual culture – The ‘Identita’ film is coming to Czech cinemas this October and will be shown abroad. Nicholas Lowry, an American with Czech roots Czech filmmakers have just...

The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce its upcoming United States concert tour taking place in June 2024. This landmark tour celebrates the legacy of the legendary Aram Khachaturian, featuring some of the most...

Iconem, TumoChurch of Surp Hovhannes, Meghri, Armenia , 17th Century@ Iconem 3D Model Curators: Bernard Coulie en Louma Salamé The exhibition Armenia. Contemplating the sacredopens this Friday 10 November in the Project Space of the Villa Empain. ArtistsAntoine Agoudjian,...

Lithuanian-Armenian opera diva  Asmik Grigorian has been named Female Singer of the Year at the 2023 Opus Klassik Awards thanks to Dissonance, her unmissable Alpha Classics recording of Rachmaninov romances with pianist Lukas Geniušas. A few days...

Los Angeles Leads a Caravan of Hundreds of Cars to Fresno to Bring Attention to Aliyev’s Crimes Against Humanity Los Angeles — A caravan of hundreds of activists will drive from Los Angeles to Fresno in a...

The devastating news that Sinead O’Connor has died arrived Wednesday afternoon. Details are scant, but O’Connor had battled mental health problems for years. She was just 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of...

The Union of Journalists of Armenia and the media in Armenia are launching the “Wake Up World! Prevent the Genocide in Artsakh! Stop the Blockade!” campaign. Through this campaign, we are raising our voices in defense...

The European side, taking into account the interests of Azerbaijan, is trying to ensure the exchange of Azerbaijanis who crossed the border of Armenia for Armenian prisoners of war (POWs). Siranush Sahakyan, president of the International...

Dr. Patapoutian admires his caricature portrait, gifted by the Gala Committee. Photo Credit: ARKA Photography April 15, 2023 was an evening to remember for the Patapoutian family, as 600 guests assembled at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel...

YEREVAN, JANUARY 31, ARMENPRESS. The Saint Sarkis Armenian Church in the north Dallas suburb of Carrollton, Texas, United States has received the most votes a World-Architects poll for US Building of the Year 2022. “Designed by...

AGBU and Creative Armenia launch Artsakh (Karabakh) awareness and education campaign amid ongoing humanitarian crisis In light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh – with Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin Corridor creating a deepening food, health,...

How Much Longer Must the People of Artsakh Suffer? The Armenians of Artsakh have been suffering direly due to the Azerbaijani blockade since December 12. Weeks have gone by as this humanitarian crisis worsens while nominal...

The memorial statue of renowned Armenian late conductor Ohan Durian was inaugurated today in Yerevan’s Freedom Square, in the area near the National Opera and Ballet Academic Theater, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of birth...

19։00, LISTOPAD 15, 2022, BRNO, Besední dům https://filharmonie-brno.cz/en/events/arsen-petrosyan-quartet-hokin-janapar/ On November 15 at 19:00, within the Jazz & World Music Festival, the Arsen Petrosyan Quartet will perform a concert entitled “Hokin Janapar” (My Soul’s Journey) at the...

Official session of the AGBU 92nd General Assembly emceed by AGBU Central Board Member Arda Haratunian AGBU 92nd General Assembly Held in Armenia in a Show of Unity and Resilience  Over 200 AGBU delegates from 25...

Armenian President Vahagn Khachatruryan handed the2021 Global IT Award to IBM Vice President Leon Stok. Leon Stok is IBM’s Vice President of IBM’s Electronic Design Automation group. His team delivers world-class design and verification flows and tools...

https://www.hyedram.io September 5, 2022 – YEREVAN, ARMENIA – Today, at approximately 10:45am, at the Ministry of Emergency Situations RA, located at Anastas Mikoyan 109/8, Yerevan, Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan was on hand when Armenian strongman, Yuri Sakunts,...

The European Union has approved disbursements of €14.2 million in grants for two budget support programmes – Support to Justice Sector Reforms in Armenia and The COVID-19 Resilience Contract for Armenia. This decision follows a positive assessment on...

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is poised to consider the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), of which 5 bipartisan amendments, ranging from the release of Armenian POWs...

Dr. Richard Hovannisian (center) receiving the Distinguished Humanitarian Award alongside Assembly Co-Chair Anthony Barsamian, Assembly President Carolyn Mugar, and Assembly Co-Chair Van Krikorian Los Angeles, CA – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) celebrated its milestone...

The closing of the 19th Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival will be announced with writer and filmmaker Garin Hovannisian’s feature documentary INVISIBLE REPUBLIC, which captures the 2020 Artsakh war through the diary of writer and...

On 30 June, the European Commission and Europa Nostra announced the 2022 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, funded by the EU Creative Europe programme.  This year, which marks the 20th anniversary...

The sixth edition of Starmus will be held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 5th to 10th of September, 2022.Through Starmus camp and close cooperation with several schools and universities, it will involvethousands of students and around 100.00...

Aznavour Foundation and Armenian General Benevolent Union “Parekordzagan” – Varna are pleased to share the excitement, inspiration and euphoria associated with the opening ceremony of the monument dedicated to the Great artist, philanthropist, writer, diplomat, our...

Hovhannes Bachkov, Armenia’s leading boxer defeated Frenchmen Lounès Hamraoui to win the gold medal at the 2022 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Yerevan. PM Nikol Pashinyan visited the venue of the competition and watched the bouts...

YEREVAN, MAY 26, ARMENPRESS. The first ever Armenian satellite was launched into the Earth’s orbit, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at the Cabinet meeting. “On May 25, 2022, at 22:35 Yerevan time, Armenia’s first space...

European Union leaders have congratulated the Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra on winning the Eurovision Song Contest. The final was held in Turin, Italy, on the night of 14-15 May. An overwhelming number of viewers gave their...

Professor António Feijó assumed the mandate of President of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation on 3 May 2022 during an official public ceremony. He was elected to the post by the Board of Trustees on 15 December...

Foreign Aid Testimony Requests Statutory Ban on U.S. Military Aid to Baku WASHINGTON, DC – Government Affairs Director Tereza Yerimyan outlined the Armenian National Committee of America’s (ANCA) policy priorities in testimony submitted today to the U.S....

On April 24, 1915, Ottoman authorities arrested Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in Constantinople. Thus began the Armenian genocide—one of the worst mass atrocities of the 20th century. Today, we remember the one and a half...

Reuters United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to the media regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., March 14, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo April 19 (Reuters) – U.N....

  RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan welcomes AGBU President Berge Setrakian. On April 15, Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) President Berge Setrakian and AGBU Armenia President Vasken Yacoubian visited the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn...

The “Stand Up for Ukraine” global pledging event and campaign has raised €9.1 billion for people fleeing the Russian invasion, inside Ukraine and abroad, including €1 billion from the European Commission. On top of that, the European...

The FUTURE ARMENIAN Initiative addressed an open letter to the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the Catհolicos...

Armenia’s Rosa Linn will perform 17th in the first semi-final of Eurovision Song Contest 2022 on May 10. In January, participating countries were randomly drawn into either the first or second half of either the First...

British MP Feryal Clark has called on the UK Government to recognize the Armenian Genocide. “What happened to Armenian people 100 years ago was a genocide, and it is about time that our Government recognized that,”...

On 1 March, the European Parliament welcomed Ukraine’s application for candidate status, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said, addressing the extraordinary Plenary Session of the European Parliament on ‘Russian aggression against Ukraine’.  Following the request of the...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel have condemned in the strongest possible terms the decision by the Russian President Vladimir Putin to proceed with the recognition of the non-government...

February 22, 2022 marks a milestone anniversary for AGBU and its esteemed leader Berge Setrakian, who assumed the presidency of the world’s largest Armenian non-profit 20 years ago. Reflecting on the past two decades, in addition...

Armenian surgeon Narek Amiryan stunned the jury during the 12th edition of The Voice of Ukraine on Sunday. All coaches turned as he performed the song Nessun dorma during the blind auditions. The 27-year-old doctor says he sings...

By David Salazar Houston Grand Opera has announced the winners of its 34th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers. First place went to baritone Navasard Hakobyan, who will take come $10,000. Coming in second was soprano Amanda...

Armenian ice dancers Tina Garabedian and Simon Proulx Senecal qualifies for the Free Dance after successful performance in the Rhythm Dance at the Beijing Olympics. The pair scored 65.87 points in the Rhythm Dance. A total...

Armenia and Artsakh continue to be united in the fair fight for the realization of national aspirations, the Foreign Ministry of Armenia said in a statement on Artsakh Revival Day. “On February 20, 1988, the Council...

Virtual participants will be able to join the lecture at 5:30 PM, after the in-person screening of the film “The Seasons” (1975). In 1971, the Armenian filmmaker Artavazd Peleshyan, who had already established a name for...

On 16 February, an EU-funded project aiming at strengthening migration management capabilities was launched in Armenia. The two-year project, implemented by  the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Armenia and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Armenia will...

The USC Institute of Armenian Studies has selected 23 applicants from eight countries to participate in its 2022 research call – THE FUTURE OF KARABAKH.  The Institute will provide more than $90,000 in funding to researchers...

Estonian-Armenian Singer Stefan Airapetjan will represent Estonia at Eurovision Song Contest 2022 after winning the national selection – Eesti Laul, ArmRadio reports. Stefan will travel to Turin with the song ‘Hope,” he co-authored with Reismann. After a round of...

With one community selected and three more to apply for innovation grants, Armenian communities are entering the new phase of the Mayors for Economic Growth (M4EG) Facility Yerevan, 28 January 2022 – The European Union (EU) and...

The new FAMU Films streaming platform offers films made by Věra Chytilová, Jan Svěrák and Jan Prušinovský FAMU students during a film shoot as part of the mentoring module guided by Hungarian film director Béla Tarr, November...

The first Armenian woman to be running for a political seat in the upcoming Canadian Federal Elections. Anna Simonyan was selected to represent the Ahuntsic-Cartierville riding in Montreal and therefore became the first Armenian woman to...

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