Do you remember a time when Democrats and Republicans worked together — not against each other? In today’s divisive political climate, especially in 2020, it’s hard to imagine such a time ever existed.
Turkey Delays Decision on Converting Hagia Sophia into Mosque
A Turkish court on Thursday decided to delay a decision on whether the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul should be converted into a mosque, the BBC reported.
Stepanakert Thanks U.S. Lawmakers for Supporting Artsakh Aid
Artsakh Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan sent letters to a group of U.S. Congressmen to thank them for their continued support of Armenian issues, especially their efforts to continue funding de-mining activities in Artsakh.
ANCA Supporters Host Nationwide Virtual Reception Honoring Sen. Menendez
Friends, supporters, and leaders of the ANCA joined together virtually on Sunday, June 28 with U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) to honor his long-standing legislative leadership on Armenian American issues.
ANC-UK Relaunches All-Party Parliamentary Group for Armenia
The Armenian National Committee of the United Kingdom announced the relaunch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Armenia, which held its inaugural annual general meeting Thursday
Artsakh to Send Medical Supplies to California as COVID-19 Assistance
Medical supplies produced in Artsakh will be sent to the State of California as symbolic assistance to the “friendly people of America” for its fight against COVID-19 pandemic, Member of Artsakh’s Parliament David Melkumyan said.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Signs Extension With Roma
Captain of Armenia’s National Soccer team and midfielder for Roma has signed an extension to his contract that will see him play for the Italian team for an additional season, through 2021.
Armenia-Based Firm Granted License to Manufacture NASA’s Covid-19 Ventilators
The Armenia-based YEA Engineering company is one of the firms in the world that has been granted a license by NASA to manufacture ventilators developed by the space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for treatment of COVID-19 patients.
President Voices Objection to Property Tax Hikes
President Armen Sarkissian has voiced serious objections to a government bill that will sharply increase property taxes in Armenia while agreeing to sign it into law.
Opposition Parties Present ‘Crime Report’ to Prosecutor General
Representatives of opposition forces Prosperous Armenian Party, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and the Homeland Party presented a “crime report” to Armenia’s Prosecutor General on Tuesday