News and announcements

Ardem Patapoutian Receives Nobel Prize for Groundbreaking Research
Ardem Patapoutian Receives Nobel Prize for Groundbreaking Research
Office

05 Oct 2021

Ardem Patapoutian, a Lebanese-American molecular biologist and neuroscientist of Armenian descent, received the Nobel Prize in the fields of Physiology and Medicine. Read More
Public Health and Science Professionals Join Armenia's Government
Public Health and Science Professionals Join Armenia's Government
Office

06 Oct 2021

Tamara Tatevosian-Geller, a public health expert from Philadelphia, began her yearlong work at the Ministry of Health and will work closely with recently-appointed Advisor to the Minister of Health, Shant Shekherdimian. Read More
Another Diaspora Armenian Specialist Joins Ministry of Health
Another Diaspora Armenian Specialist Joins Ministry of Health
Office

04 Nov 2021

American-Armenian Christine Arakelian has joined the Ministry of Health within the framework of our Office’s iGorts program. Read More
California Senator Portantino Honors Armenian War Veterans
California Senator Portantino Honors Armenian War Veterans
Commissioner

10 Nov 2021

California State Senator Anthony Portantino is currently in Armenia on a working trip. Read More
California Trade and Services Desk Officially Launches in Yerevan
California Trade and Services Desk Officially Launches in Yerevan
Office

16 Nov 2021

New Trade Desk Will Promote Innovation and Increased Business Relations Between Armenia and California Read More
Armenian American Begins Work at RA President's Office
Armenian American Begins Work at RA President's Office
Office

23 Nov 2021

She will utilize her education and professional expertise working in the Armenian President’s Office. Read More
CA Trade & Services Desk Established at Impact Hub
CA Trade & Services Desk Established at Impact Hub
Commissioner

02 Dec 2021

The Desk will encourage the emergence of new business relations and innovative opportunities between California and Armenia. Read More
Diaspora Film Expert Joins National Cinema Center
Diaspora Film Expert Joins National Cinema Center
Office

03 Dec 2021

Armenian American film expert Anri Vartanov began his work at the National Cinema Center of Armenia through our Office’s iGorts program. Read More
"Moving to Armenia Was One of the Best Decisions" Melania Melikian
"Moving to Armenia Was One of the Best Decisions" Melania Melikian
Office

14 Dec 2021

Melania Melikian was born in Houston, Texas to Armenian parents from Iran. In 2009, she participated in the Birthright Armenia program, but repatriation never crossed her mind. Read More
“I love being surrounded by my own people," Gregory Akopyan
“I love being surrounded by my own people," Gregory Akopyan
Office

17 Dec 2021

Twenty year-old Gregory Akopyan was born and raised in Seattle, Washington to Armenian parents from Baku. Read More
High Commissioners Hosts AmCham
High Commissioners Hosts AmCham
Commissioner

20 Dec 2021

High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan met with the Armenian-American Chamber of Commerce Tax Customs and Fiscal Policy Committee Working Group. Read More
Children of Fallen Soldiers Receive New Year Gifts
Children of Fallen Soldiers Receive New Year Gifts
Office

05 Jan 2022

Armenian philanthropists from Russia and the United States sent New Year’s gifts to children of fallen servicemen from Shirak region. Read More
Սփյուռքի Գլխավոր Հանձնակատարի Գրասենյակ Diaspora High Commissioner's Office