The Economist has released its annual index measuring democracy around the world. According to the magazine’s democracy survey, Armenia climbed from the 103rd spot in 2019 to the 86th spot in 2019.
Mnatsakanyan Outlines Future Steps in Karabakh Talks
Armenia’s Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan on Wednesday told parliament that he is working with the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmen to outline a course of action for the Karabakh conflict settlement process
At Davos President Sarkissian Meets with World, Business Leaders
President Armen Sarkissian was at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland where on the margins of the official program he met with world and business leaders
Vartine Ohanian Becomes Lebanon’s Youth and Sports Minister
Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Hassan Diab appoined Armenian Vartine Ohanian as youth and sports minister.
Armenia’s Former National Security Chief ‘Died In Apparent Suicide’
Georgi Kutoyan, a former head of Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) who was found shot dead on Friday, most probably committed suicide
Armenian Soprano Feels Discriminated, Asks for Apology from Event Organizers
Armenian soprano Ruzan Mantashyan, who was fired from a singing engagement at the behest of an Azerbaijani tenor, said the opera company had discriminated against her and asked for an apology.
ANCA Pasadena Endorses Mayor Tornek for a Second Term
The Armenian National Committee of America Pasadena Chapter announces its endorsement of Mayor Terry Tornek for a second term.
ANCA Glendale Announces City Council Endorsements for March Elections
Following a comprehensive review process, the ANCA Glendale Chapter has announced its endorsements for the Glendale City Council.
City Council Hopefuls Face Off at Capacity ANCA Glendale Candidate Forum
GLENDALE—Armenian National Committee of America – Glendale Chapter on Wednesday held its Community Candidate Forum–a moderated public town hall where all eight Glendale City Council candidates participated. With over 200 residents of Glendale in attendance, each candidate provided their insight on issues that residents are concerned about. Participants included incumbents Paula Devine and Vartan Gharpetian…
Armenia’s Former Security Chief Found Dead
Georgi Kutoyan, who headed Armenia’s National Security Service in the final years of former President Serzh Sarkisian’s rule, was found shot to death in Yerevan on Friday