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Announces New Leadership Following 37th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The Armenian Bar Association announced the election of Zaven Sargsian as Chair of its Board of Governors, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for the largest organization of legal professionals of Armenian descent outside the Republic of Armenia.

BY ARAMAS MEHRABIAN As Governor Gavin Newsom approaches the end of his final term, attention is shifting to the race to replace him. Political observers are already debating which candidates will emerge, what issues will define the contest, and what California politics will look like in the post-Newsom era. Yet one question has received far less attention: just how important will the Armenian-American vote be in choosing California’s next governor?

ANCA Backs Titus Resolution Against Engine Sale, Lawler-Sherman Letter Against F-35 Reintegration WASHINGTON – The Armenian National Committee of America welcomed two separate Congressional actions today aimed at blocking Turkey’s return to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program and halting a proposed $700 million sale of jet engines to Ankara. Rep.

Armenia’s Constitutional Court on Saturday upheld the results of the June 7 Parliamentary Elections by rejecting the appeals filed by seven political forces that sought to challenge the results of the elections. The ruling was announced by Chief Justice Arman Dilanyan, who oversaw the week-long hearings into opposition appeals.

Today marks America’s 250th anniversary with events across the country—including among Armenian-Americans—celebrating this historic milestone. Armenians have played a crucial role in shaping our nation and as our communities organized and grew they contributed to the progress and achievements of America as a nation. The first Armenian on record to have settled in the Colonies was Martin the Armenian.

Yerimyan testimony to Senate Appropriators backs Artsakh’s right of return, expanded U.S. security aid to Armenia WASHINGTON – The Armenian National Committee of America submitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee calling for the immediate release of Armenian hostages, the right of return for Armenians forcibly displaced from Artsakh, stronger security support for Armenia, and new restrictions on U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan – all as part of the Fiscal Year 2027...

YEREVAN (Azatutyun.am)—“Extra-regional” powers must not be allowed to interfere in Armenia’s relations with neighboring Iran, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during talks in Tehran on Friday.

The European Union has proposed tariff-free access for 80 percent of Armenia’s exports and pledged 52 million euros to Armenia. This announcement was made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who visited Yerevan on Thursday and, during a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, said that Armenia can count of the EU. “The recent elections have shown the strength of Armenia’s democracy. The Armenian people have chosen reform and a closer partnership with our Union.

YEREVAN (Azatutyun.am)—Armenian opposition politicians and activists accused the European Union of continuing to turn a blind eye to government repression in Armenia as they demonstrated during European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to Yerevan on Thursday. Riot police did not allow the several dozen protesters to approach the main government building in the Armenian capital where von der Leyen held talks with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed on Thursday that he will attend a farewell ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who reportedly was killed on the first day of strikes by the United States and Israel in February. Speaking at a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who is visiting Armenia, Pashinyan said he will leave for Tehran on Friday and will return the same evening. “Yes, I will leave tomorrow and return tomorrow.