- + Sewage Water Scandal: What Became of Prime Minister’s “Clean Armenia” Project?—Karapetyan issues directives galore, but who’s listening? More... [Category: Politics]
- + Open Only Seven Months a Year: Armash Village Kindergarten Faces Heating, Food Safety and Condition Issues—Now, only 90 children attend the kindergarten. Yesayan says they enjoy attending despite the conditions, and always ask her when it’s going to reopen....
- + Sarkissian Accepts Presidential Nomination; Calls for Impartial Societal Dialog—Despite doubts raised in the Armenian press that he does not qualify for the post due to citizenship issues (a candidate must have held citizenship of...
- + Winners Announced for Serj Tankian’s $5,000 Music Challenge—Alpha Lighting System, Mariam Petrosian share Serj Tankian's $5,000 prize More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian President to Speak at Munich Security Conference—Sargsyan will participate in a panel discussion this evening on the topic: In or Out? The Countries In-Between Russia and Europe. More... [Category:...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 250 Times Last Week—The ministry says that its frontline units mainly refrained from firing in response, and only doing so when necessary. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Services Sector: Bookmakers a Big Winner in 2017—Of interest is the fact the bulk of the 22.3% growth in the culture/entertainment sector can be traced to the country’s casino and gaming parlors. M...
- + Armenian Agricultural Delegation Wraps Up Austrian Tour—A delegation led by Armenian Minister of Agriculture Ignati Arakelyan met with Austrian Secretary General of the Ministry of Sustainability and Touris...
- + A Gyumri Love Story: Restoring the Pre-Wedding Group Bathing Tradition—Old Gyumri was famous for its public baths. People attended baths mostly on weekends. They ate and relaxed, spending 5-6 hours there. There was also a...
- + Armenia’s Farmers Raise Concerns: Reservoirs and Irrigation System Need Efficiency Revamp—Deputy Chairman of the State Water Management Committee Volodya Narimanyan says that there are some 80 reservoirs in Armenia, with a total volume of 1...
- + Moush-Sassoun-Bitlis – Migrant Workers, Emigration and Homecomings—The phenomena of migrant work and emigration among the Armenians of Bitlis Province More... [Category: Politics]
- + Parliamentary Committee Chair to be Appointed to Constitutional Court—Hrayr Tovmasyan, who chairs the Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs and Protection of Human Rights in Armenia’s parliament, will renounce hi...
- + Armenian, Russian Emergency Affairs Ministers Meet in Sochi—In a statement, Minister Tonoyan stressed the importance of the cooperation between the two ministries and invited Minister Puchkov to Armenia in Dece...
- + Armenian Government Allows Company Owned by Tycoon Samvel Karapetyan to Explore for Gas and Oil—The Armenian government has given the green light to Armenian Oil and Gas LLC, a company mainly owned by Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetya...
- + Armenia's Yezidi Community Closely Following Local Murder Trial—Security was tight today at the trial of Telman Kalashyan, accused of gunning four to death and injuring seven others at a funeral home in Aragatzotn ...
- + Foreign Journalists and Bloggers Visit Artsakh—The group included representatives from Russia, Latvia, Hungary, France, Algeria and Italy, accompanied by Armenian bloggers. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Government Allocates Donated SUV to Environment Ministry—The Armenian government today decided to donate a 2013 Nissan X-Trail SUV, worth 15.777 million drams ($32,816) to the Ministry of Nature Protection s...
- + Ukraine: Mayor Arrested in US$7m Embezzlement Probe—The mayor of Odessa and his deputy were arrested on Wednesday morning at the Boryspil international airport near Kyiv on suspicion of embezzling state...
- + Illicit Latvian Bank to be Banned from the US—The US intends to impose sanctions on a major Latvian bank for laundering billions in illicit funds and allowing its clients to violate sanctions on N...
- + Public Debt of Armenia: Quadrupled in the Last Decade—By the end of 2007, Armenia's total public debt (internal and external) totaled 1.7 billion US dollars. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan’s Museums: From Tango Evenings to Bronze Daggers—Hetq continues its series about innovations in Yerevan museums. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Call on Sides in Karabakh Conflict to Respect Ceasefire—BAKU / YEREVAN,»11 February 2018 - The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andre...
- + Fight Breaks Out at Yerevan Municipal Council's Opening Session—Two Yerkir Tsirani council members showed up at the municipality carrying bottles of a murky liquid into the chamber. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Stricter Entry Regulations Slated for Yerevan Municipal Building—Two members of the Yerkir Tsirani party had brought bottles of sewage water to the session and tried to hand them to Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan as ...
- + 300 Workers to Remain at Teghout Mine After Largescale Layoffs—The mining conglomerate Vallex Group issued a statement today saying that a skeleton staff of 300 workers will remain on the payroll of Teghout CJSC, ...
- + Eyewitness in Ghukasyan Case Tells Court He Didn't See Defendant at Clash Site—“I saw guys with truncheons; around ten guys. They removed the clubs hidden in their clothes,” said Tigran Mkrtchyan, who witnessed the clashes betwee...
- + 26 Years Later: Valya Still Haunted by the Memories of the Native Artsakh Village Left Behind—“When they remove someone from their native land, it will never be the same, wherever they go,” says a teary-eyed Valya. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Russian Plane Crash Kills 71, Including 2 Armenians—One of the pilots of a Russian airplane that crashed earlier today after leaving Moscow’s Domodedovo airport is reported to have been an Armenian. M...
- + NGOs Call for Meetings with Armenian Presidential Candidates—Several organizations in Armenia are calling for the two declared candidates for the Armenian presidency to hold public meetings with civil society re...
- + Those Responsible for Funding and Equipping Mining in Amulsar: AEF—In February 2017, Armenian Environmental Front published information on philanthropists of Armenian origin who support opening a mine in Amulsar Mount...
- + Bulgarian President and First Lady Visit Armenia—Bulgarian President Rumen Radav and his wife Desislava Radeva arrived in Armenia today, and were greeted by Armenian President Serzg Sargsyan and Firs...
- + HAK Reps Meet with Ruling Party's Presidential Candidate—Representatives of the Armenian National Congress (HAK), told Armen Sarkissian, the ruling Republican Party of Armenia’s candidate for the next presid...
- + Armenian Parliamentary Delegation Headed to Moscow—Babloyan will attend the opening of an exhibit celebrating 25 years of Armenia-Russia diplomatic relations and the 300th anniversary of the establishm...
- + Investigative Journalists NGO Wins at Armenia’s Constitutional Court—The IJ had petitioned the Constitutional Court to assess the constitutionality of Parts 6 and 7 of Article 68 of the Land Code. More... [Category: P...
- + Armenian Parliament Passes Bill Allowing Courts to Fine Attorneys—The parliament also passed a package of bills dealing with the Civil Code, one of which will allow the courts to fine attorneys found in contempt of c...
- + Community Enlargement Disadvantages: Small but Successful Armenian Village Loses its Visionary Mayor—During his nine-year tenure as Basen’s mayor, tax collection in Basen increased from 5% to 120%, thanks to which the government’s subsidy to the commu...
- + Gagik Tsarukyan Donates 10 Jeeps to Environment Ministry—The donation is part of a deal signed today between the Gagik Tsarukyan Benevolent Foundation and the Ministry of Nature Protection. More... [Catego...
- + EU Migration Chief Embroiled in Greek Meds Scandal—The EU's migration chief has branded Greek prosecutors “perjurers” after he was named in a major corruption investigation into whether top politicians...
- + Bulgarian President to Pay State Visit to Armenia—The presidents are expected to sign a number of documents pertaining to greater cooperation ina number of sectors. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 300 Times Last Week—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire some 300 times last week, firing more than 2,000 rounds of various smal...
- + Armenia: Circulatory System Ailments Cause 55% of Deaths in 2017—Data released by the National Statistical Service shows that circulatory system related deaths rose by 12% when compared to 2016. More... [Category:...
- + Eduardo Eurnekian’s Niece Speaks Up: Defends the “Karas” Wine Trademark—Juliana says they are not against Gharibyan using the word "karas" when describing the way his wine is produced in amphora (karas) vessels, ...
- + Armenia's Population Continues to Decrease; Now Officially Stands at 2.972 Million—Despite the grandiose promise made by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan to grow the country’s population to four million by 2040, official stats show ...
- + Does Armen Sarkissian Qualify as Armenia's Next President? British Documents Raise Armenian Citizenship Doubt—The question as to whether Armen Sarkissian, nominated by Armenia’s ruling Republican Party as its candidate to be the next president of Armenia, qual...
- + Armenian Ministry of Justice Launches New Websites for Citizens—Armenian Ministry of Justice has launched e-hotline.am and e-request.am websites. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sari Tagh Trial Postponed Yet Again; Prosecutor Fails to Appear—Today’s trial of Harutyun Torosyan, Hrayr Isakhanyan, Andranik Kyoseyan and Yedvard Zeytounyan, accused of public disorder and physically assaulting p...
- + Students Rally: No Toilet Paper at Yerevan State University;—The news is all the more shocking because the university has an annual budget of AMD 32 million (US$ 66,240) for administrative and office expenses. ...
- + Serj Tankian Unveils 7NotesExperiment.com—In October 2017, Tankian teamed up with Creative Armenia to issue a video challenge to this effect, asking musicians everywhere to write songs beginni...
- + Yerevan: Naked Body of Man Charged with Stealing Half Liter of Vodka Discovered—A man found dead in a street in the Yerevan district of Avan on February 4 has been identified as Norayr Melkonyan, a 63-year-old Russian citizen who ...
- + 2017: Armenia Received $101 Million in Humanitarian Aid—The United States sent the largest amount of aid - $9.4 million. Overall, however, the amount of humanitarian aid from the U.S. dropped a bit when co...
- + Armenia's Parliament Debates Bill to Ban Importation of Cars with Steering Wheel on Right—Minister of Transport, Communication and IT Vahan Martirosyan told MPs that since people drive on the right in Armenia, traffic regulations call for t...
- + New Polish Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Sargsyan—In addition to discussing the possibility of furthering cooperation in the political, economic and humanitarian sectors, the two also talked about mat...
- + The Foreign Minister of Armenia received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs—The Foreign Minister of Armenia and the Co-Chairs discussed issues related to the agreement in principle on the expansion of the capacities of the off...
- + An Important Milestone for Western Armenian—The Armenian Communities department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation enthusiastically welcomes the decision of SIL International to issue Wester...
- + Technical Glitch: Armenian Parliament Staffers and MPs Haven't Been Paid—Some staffers and MPs at Armenia’s National Assembly have taken to Facebook, protesting the fact that they still haven’t received their salaries for ...
- + Armenian Environment Minister Claims No River Pollution from Teghout Mine—At today’s Q&A session in the Armenian National Assembly, Yelk Alliance MP Maneh Tandilyan asked if the government was planning to impose sanctio...
- + Armenian PM and Russian Ambassador Discuss Expanding Economic Relations—Meeting today in Yerevan, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and Russian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Volynkin discussed ways to expand economic ...
- + First Graduates of Armenia Startup Academy Offer Diverse Services—On February 3, the eleven graduates of the Armenia Startup Academy presented their start-ups at the American University of Armenia. More... [Categor...
- + Ilham Aliyev Calls for Snap Presidential Election—According to AzerTac, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev ordered the election “guided by Item 1 of Article 101 of the Constitution of the Republic of ...
- + Tsarukyan Alliance MPs to Back Call for Special Parliamentary Session—Tsarukyan Alliance MPs will sign a petition floated by the Yelk Alliance calling for a special parliamentary session to discuss a recent spate of basi...
- + Armenian Parliament Hands AMD 10 Million Check to Artsakh Defense Minister—A visiting parliamentary delegation from Armenia today handed a AMD 10 million (US$20,700) check to Artsakh Minister of Defense Levon Mnatsakanyan. ...
- + Lawyers in Armenia to Stage Strike Tomorrow—A group of lawyers in Armenia say they will refrain from working on February 7 to protest a bill that would fine lawyers found guilty of contempt of c...
- + Swiss Delegation Pays Respects at Tzitzernakaberd Memorial—Members of a visiting Swiss delegation lead by Dominique de Buman, President of the National Council of Switzerland, today paid their respects at the ...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defense Attorneys Want Their Client Transferred to Private Hospital—The defense attorneys for Aram Hakobyan, now on trial in Yerevan in the Sasna Dzrer case, are demanding that their client be immediately transferred f...
- + Three Years After Joining the EAEU: What’s Been the Impact on Armenia’s Economy?—On September 3, 2013, during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan declared that Armenia wished to join t...
- + OSCE to Conduct Karabakh Monitoring—On February 6, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Missio...
- + Documenting Armenian Displaced Persons: USC Takes the Story Global—The USC Institute of Armenian Studies is proud to announce the start of a major initiative – the Diaspora Documentation Project. More... [Category: ...
- + “Armenia-Switzerland” Business Confab in Yerevan Highlights Investment Potential of Armenia—About 35 businessmen from both countries, including Swiss entrepreneurs operating or intending to operate in Armenia, attended the meeting. The partic...
- + Son and Wife of Armen Sarkissian - Dual Citizens, but No Registration?—Nevertheless, Sargsyan’s 37-year-old son Vardan is not listed in Armenia’s voter registry. Hayk, Sargsyan’s 34-year-old son, is listed in the registry...
- + New Maltese Ambassador Meets Nalbandian—Ambassador Daudey (residence Warsaw) told Nalbandian that she would spare no effort to expand ties between the two countries. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Armenia’s Local Sour Creams: Out of Ten Samples Tested, Only Three Passed Inspection—The other seven were found to contain Escherichia coli bacteria, antibiotics, vegetable oil and higher than acceptable levels of yeast. More... [...
- + Ara from Artsakh: Turning Down Deferment to Serve in the Army—18-year-old Ara received a military deferment – he weighed 43 kilograms – just shy of the 45 kilograms required to serve in the Artsakh Defense Army....
- + Tall Tales and Reality: Stories from Bardzruni, an Armenian Village on the Border with Azerbaijan—Residents of Bardzruni village in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor Province say that they are known in the neighboring villages as "chatterboxes", and ...
- + Former Artsakh Defense Minister Babayan Seeks to Overturn 6 Year Prison Sentence—The appeal case of former Artsakh Defense Minister Samvel Babayan, sentenced by a Yerevan court on November 28, 2017 to six years imprisonment for mon...
- + Parakar School in Peril: 600 Pupils Attending Class in Unsafe Conditions—The high school in the community of Parakar, just outside the Yerevan city limits, was in no shape to receive a wave of new students after the governm...
- + Game Over for Italy’s “King of Gambling” Linked to Cosa Nostra—Italian police arrested on Thursday 23 people suspected of having links to the Cosa Nostra, including a gambling entrepreneur believed to have partner...
- + Armenian Border Villages Seeks French Teacher; Housing Available—Avag Gabrielyan, who works at the Vayots Dzor Provincial Administration’s Department of Education, Culture and Sports, says that the government is awa...
- + Exploratory Gold Mining Slated for Area Adjacent to Arevik National Park—The company claims that the exploratory work, to be carried out in 2018-2010, will not negatively impact the flora and fauna of the park. More... [C...
- + Armenia’s Sisian Airport: Will it Revert from Military to Civilian Use?—“Everyone today accepts the fact that without the planes, helicopters of Armenia’s civil aviation department, and the Stepanakert, Goris and Sisian ai...
- + Government to Provide Free Transportation for Remaining Two Pupils in Metzamor School—The Armenian government says it will provide free transportation for the only two pupils in a school, slated for closing in the Yezidi-populated commu...
- + Billionaire Samvel Karapetyan Exploring for Oil and Gas Around Yerevan—Samvel Karapetyan, the Russian-Armenian businessman billionaire who owns the Tashir Group, now wants to explore for gas and oil on lands adjacent to Y...
- + New Mexican Ambassador Presents Credentials to Armenian President—Sargsyan congratulated Pensado on her new posting and expressed the hope that she would facilitate the strengthening of cooperation between Armenia an...
- + Meghri Residents Protest New Hydro Plant: Who “Occupies” Their River?—The construction of yet another hydro-electric plant on the River Meghri forced Meghri community residents to block the highway on January 23 to voice...
- + Saudi Arabia: US$100bn Recovered From Corruption Probe—Attorney General Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb announced on Tuesday the end of a three-month corruption probe which yielded US$100 billion in recuperated capit...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendant Issues Ultimatum - 'Let them drag me to court'—Declaring that the whole world was watching, Martiros Hakobyan, now on trial in Yerevan for seizing a police station in the summer of 2016, stood in t...
- + Scottish Law Firm HQ for Anonymous Shell Companies—One of Scotland’s biggest law firms headquartered hundreds of shell companies that have broken anti-money laundering laws, calling into question the e...
- + Paradise Papers: Billionaire Facing Inquiry by US D.O.J.—A wealthy Israeli businessman who was implicated in the Paradise Papers leak is being investigated by the Department of Justice for allegedly bribing ...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies—The ADA, in its statement, does not specify whether Grigoryan wrongly discharged his weapon or if was another soldier. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Trademark Dispute: An Open Letter to Eduardo Eurnekian—This behaviour from KARAS wines shows complete disrespect for one’s history as well as short sightedness and typical corporate arrogance. More... [C...
- + Energy Minister Retracts Resignation After Meeting with Prime Minister—Aram Araratyan, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s spokesman, told Hetq that he didn’t know the details of the meeting. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bardzruni: Entire Village Turns Out to See Off Two Army Conscripts—Only two young men have been called for obligatory military service this January in Bardzruni, a village of 400 in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor Province. M...
- + Minister and Provincial Governors Discuss Community Issues—Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Development Davit Lokyan met with provincial governors today and discussed ways of boosting the co...
- + Next Armenian Prime Minister To Have Own Airplane, Helicopter and Doctor—According to a bill now being drafted by the Ministry of Justice, the country’s president would have a budget of AMD 75 million per year with which to...
- + New Study: Smoking, Obesity and Poor Diet Significant Health Risks in Armenia—According to the 2016-2017 STEPS survey of non-communicable disease risk factors in Armenia, 51.5% of males and 1.8% of females currently smoke. Mor...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies—The ADA, in its statement, does not specify whether Grigoryan wrongly discharged his weapon or if was another soldier. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Trademark Dispute: An Open Letter to Eduardo Eurnekian—This behaviour from KARAS wines shows complete disrespect for one’s history as well as short sightedness and typical corporate arrogance. More... [C...
- + Energy Minister Retracts Resignation After Meeting with Prime Minister—Aram Araratyan, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s spokesman, told Hetq that he didn’t know the details of the meeting. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Army – 26 Years Old—Photos: Armen Yeramishyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Blizzard Kills One Hiker on Mt. Ara—The Ministry of Emergency Affairs reports that it dispatched a rescue unit to the site, near the Varvarakuys Church, and contacted expedition members ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Flies to Davos on a Luxury Jet: Who Owns the Plane?—So, we must conclude that the official delegation of Armenia flew to Davos on Samvel Karapetyan's Gulfstream G650. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Disabled Artsakh War Vet Dismissed After 17 Years on the Job—Artsakh War vet Sedrak (Seto) Hovsepyan wracks his brain trying to understand why the Nor Nork Tax Inspectorate has fired him after 17 years of servic...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 200 Times Last Week—In addition to the violations mentioned, the press office notes that Artskah military units prevented an Azerbaijani reconnaissance attempt to cross t...
- + Armenia is One the Top Ten Countries Awaiting Decisions from The European Court of Human Rights—The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) made 12 judgments v. Armenia in 2017, in 11 of which there’s at least one violation of the Convention. Mor...
- + MPs Sound Off: Closing a School for Two Pupils in the Yezidi Village of Metzadzor—Does it make sense to keep a school open that has an enrollment of two? The Armenian government doesn’t think so, deciding to close the elementary sch...
- + Criminal Group Uncovered in Armenia Ferrying Migrants to Iran, and then to Turkey—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS)) says it’s uncovered a criminal group operating in Armenia that was ferrying migrants through Armenia to Ira...
- + Another Mine and Tax Waiver for Company Owned by SIS Chief of Staff Sukiasyan—This time, the company seeks to start extracting basalt and other ores, in open-pit fashion, at a mining site in Aragatsotn Province, some 3-6 kilomet...
- + Armenia: Foreign Trade Deficit $1.94 Billion in 2017—Armenia exported US$2.243 billion worth of goods in 2017, up 25.2% from 2016. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Baghramyan Mayor Charged with Abusing Office—Charges of “abuse of official authority” have been filed against Baghramyan Mayor Ara Saharyan based on evidence presented by Hetq that the mayor had ...
- + JICA to Continue Working with Armenia, Says Kitakoa—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Shinichi Kitaoka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Davos today on t...
- + OSCE to Monitor Karabakh LoC—An OSCE observer mission will monitor the Karabakh LoC on January 25 in the vicinity of the village of Talish, Martakert. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Artsakh Defense Minister Says Army Has Ensured Peace—At a round-up of the performance of the Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) in 2017, Artsakh Minister of Defense Levon Mnatsakanyan said that not one military ...
- + Armenia Signs Several Council of Europe Conventions—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and Council of Europe (CoE) Secretary General Thorbj?rn Jagland signed a number of conventions in Strasbou...
- + Armenian President at PACE - 'We have honored main CoE commitments in terms of Armenia's democratization'—As I stand before this Assembly today, I can proudly state that we have honored the main commitments assumed towards the Council of Europe in terms of...
- + Armenian Composer Aims to Set a World Record with His Symphony—His symphony, Cassiopeans Aveona, is one of the biggest double classical concerts in the world, and the largest orchestral composition by the types of...
- + Armenian Parliament Seeks to Stem Inflation—Armenia’s National Assembly is holding hearings on what steps can be taken to reduce inflationary trends in the country. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Armenia: More Taxes Collected in 2017 Than Estimated—The report published on the Tax Service website shows that around 97% of the mentioned 1,155 trillion drams are tax revenues and the remaining 3% are ...
- + Plastic Waste Overload in Armenia: Government’s Reduction Policy Unclear, Says Urban Foundation’s Tukhikyan—"Most countries in the world are struggling against the use of plastic in everyday life. They employ different policies to achieve that. We don’...
- + Armenian PM, Swiss Prez Talk Business in Davos—While in Davos, attending the World Economic Summit, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan discussed strengthening Armenia-Switzerland business rel...
- + Armenian and French Presidents Meet in Paris, Discuss Upcoming Francophonie Summit—This year’s Francophonie Summit, to be held in Armenia in October, was high on the list of topics discussed at today’s ?lys?e Palace meeting of Armeni...
- + Special Investigation Service Accuses Hetq of "Demeaning Good Reputation" of Its Chief of Staff—Armenia’s Special Investigative Service (SIS) has described a recent Hetq article about the business dealings of SIS Chief of Staff Davit Sukiasyan as...
- + Plastic Waste Overload in Armenia: Government’s Reduction Policy Unclear, Says Urban Foundation’s Tukhikyan—"Most countries in the world are struggling against the use of plastic in everyday life. They employ different policies to achieve that. We don’...
- + Chinese Student in Armenia – “Besides studying, there’s nothing to do in Yerevan.”—Chzhu Shukhan and Yan Enven are two of fifteen students from China now studying in Armenia on an exchange program. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia to Host Military Hardware Expo in March—The expo is being organized by Armenia’s Ministry of Defense and the Mathematical Machine Company of Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian President Tells French Senate President that Both Countries Have Undergone "Momentous Change"—During his meeting today with French Senate President G?rard Larcher, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan noted that momentous changes have taken place ...
- + Official Cars in Armenia: Reduced in Quantity - Updated with New Ones—During the discussion of the 2018 draft state budget in the Armenia’s National Assembly, the government has submitted a reference on the maximum numbe...
- + Armenian Environmental Front - Who are Lydian’s “independent” mining experts?—There are number of factual reasons why no mine should be exploited in Amulsar and these have been brought forward by experts with years of experience...
- + Armenian President Off to Paris;To Meet Macron, Other Officials—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will pay a working visit to France on January 22-24, and is scheduled to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron ...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Ceasefire 150 Times Last Week—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire some 150 times last week, firing over 1,500 small caliber rounds. Mor...
- + Political Commentator, Activist Sarkis Hatsbanian Dies in France—Political commentator, social activist and Artsakh Liberation War veteran Sarkis Hatsbanian died on January 20 in Lyon while undergoing medical treatm...
- + Armenian Government Officials: Some Fail to Declare Businesses in Ukraine—Present and former Armenian government officials and their relatives own many businesses and real estate in the Eastern European countries, including ...
- + Armenia? Car Owners Spend $23 million to Buy Vanity License Plates—Since 2012, plates with a price of AMD 1.2 million (447 sold by September 2017) and AMD 1.5 million (342 sold by September 2017) have had the highest ...
- + Armenia's President Meets Probable Successor; Another Sargsyan—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today met with his probable replacement, Armen Sargsyan (no relation), who was selected as a candidate for the job b...
- + Armenian Prime Minister to Attend Davos Summit—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan will leave for Switzerland on January 22 to attend the 2018 World Economic Summit in Davos. More... [Catego...
- + Rehab Center for Military Injured Will be Unique, Officials Say—Armenian Minister of Defense Vigen Sargsyan and Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan today inspected work at the Heratsi No. 1 Hospital to build a rehabilita...
- + Saying No to Inflation: Hundreds March in Yerevan—Several hundred marched through the streets in downtown Yerevan this afternoon to protest price rises of basic foodstuffs. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Yerevan March: No to Price Hikes—The protesters set off from Aznavour Square opposite Kino Moskva in the march organized by the Yelk Alliance More... [Category: Politics]
- + Statement of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh on 28th Anniversary of the Mass Pogroms of the Armenian Population in Baku—Reiterates that the Republic of Artsakh will remain consistent in bringing the organizers and implementers of the genocide of Armenians of Azerbaijan ...
- + Paying Winter Utility Bills; How Do People in Yerevan Cope?—Hetq visited 70 households in multi-apartment buildings located in eleven of Yerevan’s twelve administrative districts, to find out the ratio of utili...
- + Armenia: 2017 Was a Tense and Complicated Time for Journalists—According to the 2017 yearly report released by Armenia’s Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression (CPFE), 11 acts of physical violence and 113 acts...
- + 907 Lawyers in Armenia Officially Oppose New Regulation Allowing Fines—907 lawyers in Armenia have signed a declaration protesting the inclusion of a regulation in the country's Judicial Code that would allow the courts t...
- + Armenian Energy Minister Tenders Resignation—Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Ashot Manukyan has tendered his resignation but continues at the job since President Sargsyan hasn’t...
- + Overseas Individual Remittances to Armenia Up 18.2%—During the first eleven months of 2017, US$1.1561 billion in remittances were sent to Armenia, via banks, by individuals living abroad. More... [Cat...
- + Armenia Signs CoE Convention on Violence against Women and Domestic Violence—Armenia becomes the 45th member State of the Council of Europe to have signed the Convention More... [Category: Politics]
- + Poland Meeting: Armenian Foreign Minister Tells Azerbaijan to Adhere to Karabakh Ceasefire—Minister Nalbandian called on Azerbaijani side to adhere to the calls of the Co-Chairs to strictly respect the ceasefire, to implement previously reac...
- + Pitfalls of Charitable Assistance to Armenia: Mari Izmirlyan Orphanage Embezzlement Case Goes to Court—In 2016, orphanage director Hasmik Mkrtchyan was charged with embezzling AMD 46 million from the institution. (The amount stolen translates to around ...
- + Public Pressure Wins: Gyumri Municipality Scrubs Plan to Erect Statutes; Will Renovate Aslamazyan Gallery Instead—Buckling under public pressure,the Gyumri Municipality will spend some AMD 100 million, promised by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, on renovating t...
- + Armenian PM Says Domestic Inflation is Comparatively Low—At a Q&A today in parliament with administration representatives, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan brushed aside charges that consumer pri...
- + Armenia’s SIS Chief of Staff to Expand Mining Business—ML Mining Ltd, which he fully owns, is set to carry out geological surveys in the southern expanse of the Voskehat basalt mine in Aragatsotn Province....
- + Nikol Pashinyan: Armenia's Poor, What to Eat Instead of Potatoes?—In a verbal dig directed at Republican Party of Armenia MP Hakob Hakobyan, who had recently argued that poor people in Armenia wouldn’t be impacted by...
- + Gagik Tsarukyan - Charges Reporters with Spreading Lies; Claims to be Hardest Working MP—Gagik Tsarukyan, perhaps the richest man in Armenia and a deputy in the parliament, told reporters today that they were guilty of spreading falsehoods...
- + Wind Turbines in Armenia? Iranian and Armenian Officials Discuss Possibility—On January 15, in Tehran, Armenian Ambassador to Iran Artashes Toumanyan met with Reza Ardakanian, Iran’s Minister of Energy and Co-president of the A...
- + Singer, Musician and Instrumentalist Vigen Hovsepyan: “Reworking Armenian folk music shouldn’t be taboo”—Gulo, a song by singer, musician and instrumentalist Vigen Hovsepyan, has been selected by New York Music Daily as one of the 100 best songs of 2017....
- + 40% of Armenia’s Provincial Schools Lack Central Gas Heating—Almost half of Armenia’s schools are in need of major renovation, this despite the fact that the government has sunk some AMD 42.450 billion (US$87.87...
- + Armenia's State Revenue Committee to Spend Close to $500K on Cleaning Services—Armenia’s State Revenue Committee will spend AMD 215 million (US$445,000) in 2017 to clean its Khorenatsi Street headquarters in Yerevan and regional...
- + Assistant to Armenian President to Build Brewery and Restaurant in Arzni—A company co-owned by Avetis Berberyan, an assistant to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, plans to build a brewery and restaurant in the resort comm...
- + Hungary: Serious Irregularities in Public Lighting Contracts—The European Union’s anti-fraud office concluded its two-year investigation into the Hungarian lighting company Elios Innovativ Zrt. on Friday, findin...
- + Armenia's Parliament Officially Recognizes and Condemns 2014 Yezidi Genocide—Armenia’s National Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution recognizing and condemning the 2014 genocide of the Yezidi people in Iraq. More.....
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies in Unknown Circumstances—Harutyun Khachatryan, a soldier serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, died earlier today after being shot in as yet unknown circumstances at a norther...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted—On January 16, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Missio...
- + Russian Foreign Minister; We Have No Specific Plan to Settle Karabakh Conflict—Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during a press conference summarizing Russian foreign policy in 2017, stated that the Karabakh conflict could...
- + American Missionary Ray Travis and his Armenian Legacy—To this day, countless documents that chronicle the lives of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, both in print and handwritten, await discovery in all fo...
- + Armenia’s “Cinderella”: Lilit Sweeps the Streets to Raise Her Three Children—Lilit Manukyan is 34-years-old. She lives in a hut with her three sons – Vahram, Narek and Hovhannes - near the Aeratsia Sewage Treatment Plant in Yer...
- + Bardzrashen: A Disappearing Village—75 families used to live in the village. Only six remain today – the families of Mkhitar, Varazdat, Yeghish, Mrik, Khachik and Artak. More... [Categ...
- + Hiking as a Way to Network: Group in Armenia Wants to Bring People Together—“People get acquainted more quickly, interact more openly, in an informal environment, sharing the challenges of the road together,” says Masis. Mor...
- + Historic Ordination of a Deaconess in the Tehran Diocese of the Armenian Church—Twenty-four-year-old Ani-Kristi Manvelian, an anesthesiologist by profession, was ordained — along with Mayis Mateosian — by Archbishop Sebouh Sarkiss...
- + “My potatoes don’t rot”: Odzoun Farmer Sergo Takes Pride in His Work—In Odzoun, Sergo is described as a person who survives by his own hard work. He breeds eight sows to get piglets. He says he doesn’t spend money on pi...
- + Armenia Exports Record Amounts of Copper—According to Armenia’s State Revenue Committee, the country exported 444,000 tons of copper ore between January and November 2017 worth US $527 millio...
- + Naghdalyan Replaced in Armenia's PACE Delegation—Hermineh Naghdalyan, a former deputy speaker of the Armenian parliament and member of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia, will now longer serve as...
- + Gyumri’s Shirak Airport: More Passengers, More Flights—105,664 passengers passed through Shirak Airport in 2017, mostly flying to Moscow and other Russian cities. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Luxembourg: Highest Court Overturns Conviction Against Whistleblower—Luxembourg’s highest court on Thursday overturned the ruling against whistleblower Antoine Deltour, who in 2014 leaked documents revealing that the co...
- + Situation on Artsakh Line of Contact Last Week—The Artsakh Ministry says Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire 200 times last week, firing over 2,000 rounds of various caliber small arms. Mo...
- + 1 Million AMD Fine Proposed for Illegal Fireworks in Yerevan—Those caught setting off fireworks in Yerevan without official permission will be fined AMD 1 million (US$ 2,060) if a proposal made by Yerevan Mayor...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendants Boycott Trial in Solidarity with Comrades on Hunger Strike—At today’s trial at Yerevan's Avan and Nor Nork Administrative Court, defendant Armen Lamparyan declared that he was boycotting the session to show ...
- + Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport: A Record 2.452 Million Passengers in 2017—According to a year-end report released by Armenia’s General Department of Civil Aviation, 2,452,474 passengers passed through Yerevan’s Zvartnots In...
- + About gold mine project in Amulsar presented by Lydian International—The project is located in an area that supplies clean water for drinking and agricultural uses across Armenia. There is a high risk, given the curren...
- + Controlling Stray Dogs: Yerevan Municipality Awards $235K Contract to Unigraf-X—The Yerevan Municipality continues to pay the same company millions to take care of stray dogs in the Armenian capital. More... [Category: Politics]
- + World Bank Less Optimistic About GDP Growth in Armenia—When it comes to predicating GDP growth in Armenia for 2018, analysts at the World Bank are a bit less optimistic than government economists in Yereva...
- + Armenia's Finance Ministry Wants to Sell State Reserve Valuables Worth AMD 1.5 Billion—Armenia's Ministry of Finance wants to sell most of the valuables of the State Treasury of Precious Metals and Precious Stones Agency worth a minimum ...
- + U.S. Nationally Televised "Comedy Central" Joke about Trump Bombs, Smearing All Armenians—We do so only to illustrate the Daily Show's and Trevor Noah's cruel, crass, and callous stunt by referring to Armenians as "Filthy Armenians.&qu...
- + Wife Accused of Axing Husband, an Advisor to Armavir Governor, to Death—The Armavir Administrative Court is set to hear the murder case of Manouk Simonyan, an advisor to the Armavir provincial governor, who was allegedly a...
- + Russian Crime Boss Says He's Advisor to Armenian Foreign Minister—Ruben Tatulyan, a crime boss in Russia recently blacklisted by United States authorities, has publicly said that he’s an advisor to Armenian Minister ...
- + Armenia - Iran: Trade, Investment, Tourism—During the first eleven months of 2017, according to Armenia’s National Statistical Service, trade between the two neighboring countries amounted to U...
- + Armenian Foreign Ministry Admits Tatulyan Was a Freelance Advisor—Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has admitted that Ruben Tatulyan, blacklisted by the United States for his criminal activities in Russia, once s...
- + Former Maltese Anti-graft Agent Says He Fears for His Life—A former Maltese government anti-corruption agent has said he fears for his life after investigating allegations made by murdered journalist Daphne Ca...
- + One Killed in Yerevan Road Accident—According to preliminary data, on January 8, at 4:40 am, a BMW X6 and a Toyota collided at the intersection of Sayat-Nova and Abovyan streets in Yerev...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed by Azerbaijani Fire—Vache Chilingaryan, a soldier serving at a military post in Artsakh, was mortally wounded yesterday as a result of Azerbaijani gunfire according to th...
- + Shirak Governor - People Must Overcome Soviet Mentality of Assistance Recipients—Artur Khachatryan, the governor of Armenia’s northern Shirak Province, believes that people need to modify their expectations from the government rega...
- + International Experts Respond to Armenian Nature Protection Minister’s Invitation to a Meeting On Amulsar Mine Issues—The following was released by the Armenian Environmental Front (AEF). Hetq has not edited the text. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Karabakh LoC Relatively Calm—The ministry reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire 200 times, firing more than 2,000 small caliber rounds across the border. More... [Cate...
- + METABASE - Extensive Database for Investigative Research—n-ost recently released a database with currently over 150 official and unofficial sources from Eastern European countries relevant for cross-border ...
- + Armenia: Immigration Scam Targeting Syrian Refugees—“The perpetrators of this fraud may provide official-looking documentation, but it is fraudulent. We urge anyone interested in relocating to the Unite...
- + Patient at Convicts' Hospital Dies—Kherounts, who was facing a number of charges, is said to have died from cardio-vascular failure. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Support Women & Children in Armenia Fleeing Abuse—The Women's Support Center in Yerevan runs two shelters to support women and children from all across Armenia who are fleeing violence. In the absence...
- + Iran Protests: At Least 21 Deaths So Far—Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused outside forces hostile to Iran of exacerbating anti-government protests that have claimed the...
- + Iranian Human Rights Activist – People in Iran Want Change, not Reforms—In contrast to the 2009 protests, the current protesters are demanding that the regime steps down, to be replaced by democratic rule. More... [Cate...
- + New Year Wishes and Dreams of Children Treated at Yerevan’s Hematology Center—Children being treated at the Yoleyan Hematology Center in Yerevan shared their New Year wishes with Hetq. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Minority Shareholder Sues Central Bank; Administrative Court Orders Return of His Five Ameriabank Shares—Armenia’s Administrative Court has found in favor of Artashes Hovhannisyan, a former minority shareholder of Ameriabank, who had demanded that the ba...
- + Gavar Baklava: The Queen of Local Pastries, Antidote for Holiday Drinking—“People in Gavar like to drink. I’ll tell you something. The secret why people don’t get drunk here, even after drinking a lot, is that they eat bakl...
- + Artsakh - On the Frontline—Artsakh - On the Frontline More... [Category: Politics]
- + Kamchatka to Gyumri: An Unexpected New Year’s Gift for Family of Five—The Hakobyans were selected because they have a family member serving in the Armenia military. Kamchatka Armenians told the Gyumri Municipality to ta...
- + Sargsyan Bestows "Fatherland Service"Medal to Archbishop Kjoyan—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has awarded Archbishop Navasard Kjoyan, implicated in the 2013 Offshore Scandal, with the “Services Rendered to the...
- + Hovsepyan to Head Investigative Committee for Another Year—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has extended the tenure of Aghvan Hovsepyan, President of the Investigative Committee, for another year, until Janu...
- + Armenian Hosts Pianist Evgeny Kissin, a "Beloved Friend of Armenia"—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today hosted classical pianist Evgeny Kissin, who is visiting Armenia to attend the 18th Yerevan Perspectives music ...
- + Defendant in Alleged Plot to Overthrow Government Continues Hunger Strike—Harutyun Saribegyan, one of the nine individuals, including a former Armenian deputy defense minister arrested in 2015 on charges of illegal arms poss...
- + Armenian Government Approves Making Changes to Electoral Code to Restrict Abuse of Administrative Resources—At today's government session, the Armenian government approved the decision to make amendments to the Electoral Code of the Republic of Armenia and o...
- + One Day with a Rescue Group of 911 Service—Georgi Mkhitaryan, an officer of the rescue service of Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, dreamt of becoming a pilot when he was a child. Geo...
- + Hemp Kufteh: Only the Flavor is Addictive in This Traditional Alashkert Lenten Dish—Hemp kufteh? The words alone spark immediate interest. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendant: “I’ll die before stopping my hunger strike”—Smbat Barseghyan, a defendant in one the three Sasna Dzrer trials now underway in a Yerevan, today declared in court that it was due to the “chaotic s...
- + 79-Year-Old Khaneh, the Yezidi Sock Knitter: "The most important thing in life is living, only living,"—Khaneh has been knitting socks since she was twenty. She learnt the skill from her mother and neighbors. Neither she or her mother have ever sold the ...
- + Armenia's Judicial System: Pretrial Detention for $400 Robbery—Officials continue to claim that pretrial detention is vital, and the courts have taken up the call. Detaining those accused of crimes, even petty one...
- + Armenian, Russian Ministers Meet in Moscow for Economic Talks—Armenia’s Minister of Economic Development and Investments Souren Karayan discussed cooperation in the manufacturing sector with Russian Minister of I...
- + Armenian President, Georgian PM Reaffirm Cordial Relations—Noting the deepening of relations between the two neighbors and increasing trade volumes, Sargsyan and Kvirikashvili said they were confident the new ...
- + Armenian Start-Up “InOne”: Smart Solution for Digitizing Plastic Cards—The InOne application allows users to digitize discount, bonus and membership cards and keep them in a smartphone. The application becomes a digital w...
- + Georgia Extradites Man Charged with Involvement in Igla Missile Smuggling Attempt—Georgia has turned over Robert Aghvanyan, on the run after being charged by Armenian prosecutors in March for involvement in the Russian portable Igla...
- + Bungalows for Diasporan Armenians - Gaze at Ararat While Sipping Coffee—Armavir Provincial Governor Ashot Ghahramanyan told Hetq that small private homes will be built near the border with Turkey “so that our compatriots f...
- + Armenian Start-up Cribby: Smart Crib Designed to Follow a Child’s Development—Cribby is the first ever smart crib to make the lives of parents easier by monitoring the child from a distance, if needed. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Armenia: Salmonella, Antibiotics and Other Microorganisms Found in Domestic Chicken—The other four contained salmonella bacteria, higher than acceptable MAFAM (Mesophilic aerobic and facultative anaerobic microorganisms) levels, and a...
- + Toasting Putin: Litchk Village Neighborhood Prospers Due to Jobs in Russia—Say the word Putinka (Little Putin) in the Gegarkounik village of Litchk, and residents assume you’re no longer referring to the Russian vodka but rat...
- + Armenia: Number of Cars Imported Doubles—The country’s State Revenue Committee (SRC) reports that 32,500 autos were imported this year as opposed to 16,851 in 2016. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Armenian President Leaves for Moscow Tomorrow—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan leaves for Russia on December 26 to participate in a non-official meeting of CIS member state leaders in Moscow. ...
- + Caller Location System Proposed for Calls Made to 911 and 102—Armenia’s Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies proposes to make amendments to the Law on Electronic Communications and to...
- + Better Healthcare for Artsakh: Tufenkian Foundation Renovates a Clinic in Kashatagh—Today, the primary clinic of Iskhanadzor, a village in the liberated Kashatagh region of Artsakh, reopened its doors after months of renovation. Kasha...
- + Food Safety Service Head: Ridicules Hetq Lab Testing of Poultry as "Unscientific"—Ishkhan Karapetyan, who heads Armenia’s Food Safety Service (FSS), today ridiculed Hetq’s testing of imported and domestic poultry as unscientific and...
- + 700 Women in Columbia Vaccinated with Gardasil Sue Merck for $160 Million: Researcher Advices Girls in Armenia to Understand the Risks—Hetq explores the efficacy of the Gardasil vaccine imported to Armenia. The vaccine is supposed to prevent HPV (Human Papillomavirus - the most common...
- + Demolishing Stereotypes: Young Yezidi Women in Armenia are Trying to Effect Change—“It’s Zozan. As always, she’s nicely dressed. Like the others, she now longer wears a headscarf.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + Revealing Work: Hovhannes Tumanyan’s Granddaughter Publishes Memories About Her Father—86-year-old Sourma Tumanyan, granddaughter of the Armenian writer Hovhannes Tumanyan, has published a book about her father, Areg Tumanyan. More... ...
- + Fund for Armenian Relief to Renovate Republican Special Education Complex No2—Armenian Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan and the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) Armenian branch Director Bagrat Sargsyan signed a Me...
- + Tashir to Spend $2,000 on Christmas Tree Lights; Municipal Council Member Wins Contract—In the bidding for the contract, Tomeryan faced competition for only two items. Even then, it’s crystal clear that the competition, Vahagn Khachatryan...
- + U.S. Blacklists Russian Mobster Ruben Tatulian and Others Linked to "Thieves-in Law" Crime Syndicate—In a December 22 press release, the U.S. Department of the Treasury says its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has targeted the Eurasian crimina...
- + Karabakh LoC Relatively Calm—The ministry reports that Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire some 200 times, firing more than 1,600 rounds across the border towards Artsakh de...
- + Armenian President Off to Georgia on Official Visit—Sargsyan is scheduled to meet with Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili, Geoirgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili, and Chairperson of the Geo...
- + New Hydro Plant Threatens to Deprive Lori Village of Vital Irrigation Water—It seems that the company is going ahead with its plan to build the Sedvi 2 plant on the river even though Hagvi village residents voiced opposition t...
- + Yerevan Student Strike Leader: Opposition to Military Deferment Bill Fizzled Due to Disunity—Davit Petrosyan, a member of the For the Development of Science movement who led a series of student protests, including hunger strikes and class boyc...
- + Akhtala Mining Company Releases Tailings into Debed River: Director Refutes Charge—The periodic breakdowns in the pipelines that convey toxic wastes flowing from the »Akhtala Mountain Enrichment Combinat»(AMEC) to the tailings dam in...
- + Hetq Reporters Win COAF Awards—Hetq’s Diana Ghazaryan and Saro Baghdasaryan were among those news outlets and reporters who won awards at this year’s Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)...
- + Government Grants Another Tax Break to Gagik Tsarukyan’s Company—Proposed by Minister of Economic Development and Investments Souren Karayan, the tax break allows the company to import technological equipment and th...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets French Presidential Adviser—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian discussed Armenian-French relations during a meeting today in Paris with French presidential di...
- + Sasna Dzrer Lawyers Stage Symbolic Strike to Protest New Law—Five lawyers in one of the Sasna Dzrer trial underway in Yerevan staged a symbolic ten-minute strike today court to protest a bill the parliament pass...
- + Readers Come to the Rescue: Books and More for Tlik Village School—We have written about the Yezidi-populated village of Tlik, a stone’s throw from Armenia’s border with Turkey, on several occasions. More... [Catego...
- + Pro-Erdogan Assailants Plead Guilty and Gear Up to Use PKK Claims to Smear Victims—On December 21, assailants Sinan Narin of Virginia and Eyup Yildirim of New Jersey, who are being represented by Mark Schamel and David Benowitz, pled...
- + Armenia: Council of Europe Anti-Corruption Body Issues New Compliance Report—The Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body Group of States Against Corruption (GRECO) has today published a new report assessing the implementation ...
- + Armenia, IMF Discuss New Agreement—Armenia’s Minister of Economic Development and Investments Suren Karayan discussed the drafting of a new cooperation project with an IMF delegation le...
- + GMOs in Armenia; Agriculture Minister, U.S. Ambassador Discuss 'Public Right to Know' Issue—Armenian Minister of Agriculture Ignaty Arakelyan told U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills that the public would be “warned in advance” regarding the existe...
- + State Revenue Committee Official Wants to Mine for Metals in Syunik—Marat Duryan, who heads the Investigation Department of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee has applied for an exploratory license for the Soflou-Lernas...
- + Armenia Fails to Ban Plastic Bags. Taxing them Could Generate $215 million for the Government—While environmentalists try to fight against producing plastic bags in Armenia, the government – unlike the Republic of Georgia - is far from adopting...
- + A Vanadzor Holiday Wish: Six Fatherless Children Dream of Having a Christmas Tree—Children persuade her to get a Christmas tree. Nvard says no. Lilit says she didn’t want to have a Christmas tree this year, but her sister urged her ...
- + Revisiting the Past: The Last Stop on Yerevan’s Southside—One of the giants of Soviet-era industry, the HayElectro Plant, is shown here in its present state; on the southern outskirts of Yerevan. It’s a skele...
- + US: Woman Arrested for Funneling Funds to ISIS Using Bitcoin—Bitcoin’s 80 percent climb in December made headlines last week and for the lucky investors who can now reap the benefits of its heightened value, the...
- + No Traffic in Republic Square Due to Holiday Lightning Ceremony—Traffic will be partially diverted from Yerevan’s Republic Square from 8 to 9:30 this evening to allow a practice run of the ceremony to turn on holid...
- + Ministry Temporarily Bans Lake Sevan Fishing—Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection has banned the harvesting of fish and crawfush in Lake Sevan from December 20, 2017 until January 15, 2018, to...
- + Armenian Soldier Accused of Killing Another at Same Base—An Armenian soldier has been arrested and charged with murder of Narek Adibekyan, a soldier serving at the same military post, on December 11, 2017. ...
- + Defense Minister Visits Recuperative Center for Injured Soldiers—Sargsyan met with Haykouhie Minasyan, who heads the Support for Injured and Disabled Soldiers NGO, and was appraised of the ongoing construction work ...
- + Trolleybus Driver Melik: “It’s Unfair that Some People Cannot Afford Paying Fifty Drams”—"This is a quiet job for me. I don’t earn much, but at least I can buy food to take home every day." More... [Category: Politics]
- + UWC Dilijan appoints new Head—Denise Davidson, who has been Interim Head of the UWC Dilijan for two years, will manage the handover of the College to Gabriel at the end of this aca...
- + “No New Year’s Without Oranges”: The Lonely Guard at the Vanadzor Asphalt Factory—Aro tries to think only about good things before sleep. His advice to get a good night’s sleep is to close your eyes and dream of something that you d...
- + Armenian Foreign Ministry Hosts Meeting on Armenian-Chinese Economic Cooperation—Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Harutyunyan yesterday presided at a meeting at the ministry where prospects of greater Armenian-Chinese cooper...
- + Equipment Examined as Metsamor's Second Unit—As part of a program to modernize and extend the life of the Metsamor nuclear reactor’s second energy unit, more than 690 pieces of equipment have bee...
- + Free Medical Consultations at Yerevan Polyclinics—These services will be available at the following health centers from11am-3pm. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Trial of Former Armenian Deputy Defense Minister and Others Charged with Seeking to Overthrow Government Postponed—The trial of nine individuals, including a former Armenian deputy defense minister, arrested in 2015 on charges of illegal arms possession and plannin...
- + Defendant in Sefilyan Case: "My kids know the names of our heroes. Arrest them as well."—Poghosyan also mockingly congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, given that those Armenian freedom fighters who had “spread fear and terror”...
- + Armenia to Ban Importation of Cars with Right Side Wheels—The Armenian government says it will ban the importation of automobiles with the wheel on the right side as of April 1, 2018. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Applications Open for New Wise Guys Fintech Program—Having the strongest footprint in Baltics, CEE and CIS, this Startup Wise Guys program is not limited to this region, applications are open to startup...
- + New Georgian Lottery Co-Owner Has Bulgarian Crime Links—When the Georgian National Lottery resumes operation next year, it will be owned by two experienced businessmen. Only one of them is nicknamed “The Sk...
- + “Zabel Wine” Founder: Combining Diplomacy with Winemaking—While studying in London, Irina Ghaplanyan remembers the following memorable line uttered by one of her lecturers - “Remember that diplomacy happens b...
- + Surmounting Life’s Challenges: Artak Simply Seeks Society’s Acceptance—When Artak’s mother decided to send him to school, his grandparents protested, arguing that it was too soon, and that the boy still needed to be treat...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Hosts EuFoA Director—The two are said to have discussed matters on EU-Armenian relations, notably the recently signed Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEP...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defense Attorney Declares Collective Charges Unacceptable—Shushanyan then argued that the prosecution’s charges against the defendants were general in nature, and called on the court to have the charges modif...
- + Yelk Alliance Proposes Candidate for Next President of Armenia—Nikol Pashinyan, who heads the nine-member Yelk parliamentary faction, has posted on Facebook that the candidate is Artak Zeynalyan. More... [Catego...
- + “Branding Gyumri” – Not All Happy with Deem Communications' Product—Although place branding is said to be not about logos, slogans, and advertising, these are among the topics now debated after Deem Communications, a p...
- + Public Services Commission Approves Gazprom Armenia Investment Program—Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission today approved a Gazprom Armenia CJSC investment program (totaling AMD 32.396 billion) for the years 2...
- + Chilly Classrooms: Yerevan Principal Advises Pupils to Bundle Up—School Principal Anahit Galstyan escorted us to the classroom where she would be teaching. Entering the classroom, we saw most of the students at thei...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Orders New Anti-Corruption Strategy—Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan started the government session on December 14 with instructions. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Shortened Holiday Season Slated for Armenia—The holiday season in Armenia, which now extends from December 31 to after Armenian Christmas on January 6, may be shortened as of 2019. More... [Ca...
- + Poorest Households in Armenia Spend 2X More on Food than Wealthiest—On average, in 2016, a citizen of Armenia spent AMD 43,978 per month; 42.1% on food. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 2013 Offshore Scandal: Ashot Sukiasyan Appeals 16 Year Fraud Sentence—Ashot Sukiasyan, a businessman found guilty of fraud and sentenced to sixteen years in an offshore scandal that rocked Armenian in 2013, has taken hi...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendants Reject Charges: "We launched a revolt against state traitors"—Defendants in one of the three Sasna Dzrer trials underway in Yerevan declared in court today that the charges levied against them (the July 2016 arm...
- + A Bottle of History: Preserving Armenia’s Winemaking Tradition—Everyone except Varazdat Pap. He was among the few growing indigenous grape vines in the village of Areni in Vayots Dzor Province. The history of Var...
- + Azerbaijani Regime Insider Brings Millions to Vienna’s Golden Quarter—With polo shirts selling for €1,760 and tailored suits priced as high as €50,000, shopping at Kiton, an Italian fashion boutique in Vienna’s fashiona...
- + New U.K. Agency to Crack Down on Money Laundering—Britain announced on Monday the creation of a new National Economic Crime Center (NECC) to crack down on money laundering, which is estimated to cost...
- + Simplifying the Job Search: Armenian Start-Up Breedge Links Students and Companies—Armenian start-up Breedge is a platform by which employers can find suitable interns, i.e. potential employees. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Aygepar Mayor: “Patriotic investors must start their work at the border”—After local elections were held on November 5, Aygepar, along with fifteen other smaller settlements, was incorporated into the community of Berd. Wha...
- + Vanadzor to Cut 60 Municipal Jobs; Art Schools, Museums, Kindergartens to be Hit—Vanadzor’s Municipal Council today decided to cut 60 civil service workers for a savings of AMD 54 million (US$111,780). More... [Category: Politics...
- + Armenia’s International Community to Honour Rights Advocates—This year, the French and German Embassies in Armenia for the first time presented a joint "Franco-German Prize for Equal Chances." More.....
- + Cracked Walls, Leaky Ceilings…—I ask Mary what she wants from Santa Claus. The girl replies, dishes and such. Hripsimeh and Mourad want the ceiling to stop leaking. The boy adds tha...
- + Armenian Bar Association Activist Placed on Azerbaijan Blacklist—The following press release was issued by the Armenian Bar Association’s Armenian Rights Watch Committee. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Ministry of Defense Refutes News on Firing—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense has refuted Azerbaijani press statements on December 8 accusing the Artsakh military of attacking Orta Karvend in the ...
- + Situation Calm on Artsakh Line of Contact Last Week—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that situation along the Artsakh Line of Contact stayed relatively calm last week. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Nalbandian, Lavrov Discuss Karabakh in Vienna—The foreign ministers of Armenia and Russia discussed ways to peacefully resolve the Karabakh conflict during their meeting on the sidelines of the OS...
- + More Communities in Armenia to be Enlarged, Says Deputy Minister—Terteryan said that so far, as a result of the government’s territorial reform policy, 52 enlarged communities have been created in Armenia, incorpora...
- + SpitRain IX: The Multicontinental Edition—Winner of a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Critics Circle Award, United Nations Correspondents Gold Medal, the National Magazine Award, the Overseas Pr...
- + Armenia Adopts Law against Domestic Violence at Last—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The National Assembly of Armenia today adopted legislation aimed at combating domestic violence by introducing criminal and administrat...
- + Eurnekian’s Winery Wants to Monopolize the Word “Karas”; Zorah Wines Fights Back—Two diaspora Armenian winemakers are facing off in a Yerevan appeals court over a trademark dispute. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Parliament Passes "Family Violence" Bill—The parliament also passed, by a vote of 73 to 12, the controversial “Prevention of Violence in the Family, Defense of the Rights of Those Subject to ...
- + Gyumri Restaurant Agrees to Release Brown Bear—Masha, a two-year-old brown bear caged on the premises of a Gyumri restaurant has been sent to the Yerevan Zoo for temporary keeping. More... [Categ...
- + Yerevan Municipality to Pay Police AMD 36.6 Million to Maintain Order in Building—The cost of manning a security checkpoint outside the mayor’s office is 6.4 million drams. Manning three additional checkpoints throughout the buildin...
- + Austrian Development Agency Finances Program to Attract Investment to Armenia—Development Foundation of Armenia and the UN Development Program launch a grant program “E-governance as an Electronic Tool for Facilitating the Gover...
- + Major Assets of Hakob Hakobyan and Son; The Armenian MP Who Said Inflation Will Not Affect the Poor—Hakob Hakaobyan, a member of the Armenian National Assembly, has been roundly castigated for saying that inflation in Armenia would not affect the poo...
- + Lavrov, Tillerson, and Roger-Lacan Reiterate Commitment to Peaceful Resolution of Artsakh Conflict—VIENNA—The Heads of Delegation of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group co-chair countries released a joint state...
- + Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers Meet; Armenian MFA Nalbandian Slams Baku at OSCE Meeting—VIENNA (A.W.)—A meeting between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan—Eduard Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov—took place in Vienna on Dec. 6...
- + Armenian Churches Urge Trump to Reconsider Divisive Jerusalem Declaration— (L to R) His Holiness Aram I and Lebanese President Michel Aoun (Photo: Press service of the Catholicosate of Cilicia) BEIRUT—One of the oldest cit...
- + 29 Years After Spitak Earthquake: Many Continue to Live in Temporary Tomiks—Many remain homeless, still living in makeshift shelters that were supposed to be temporary. The Shirak Provincial Administration estimates the number...
- + Video Presenting Tourist Attractions in Armenia Goes Public—Today, a video telling about Armenian sights and tourist attractions, prepared with the support of the State Tourism Committee of the Armenia's Minist...
- + Gyumri: Before and After the Earthquake—People talk about life in Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city, in two separate time frames – before and after the 1988 earthquake. The Gyumri of tod...
- + WithLove.am’s Third Season Breathes New Life Into Armenia’s Artisan Economy—On December 1, WithLove.am, the first boxed product start-up highlighting handcrafted items from Armenia, released its third annual collection in 250 ...
- + Delegation Heads of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Countries Remain Committed to Peaceful Settlement of Karabakh Conflict—Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, and French Permanent Representative V?ronique Roger-L...
- + Providence ARF Celebrates Party?s 127th Anniversary—CRANSTON, R.I. (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Kristapor gomideyutiun »of Providence celebrated the 127th Anniversary of the ARF a...
- + Turkish President Erdo?an Embroiled in New, $15 Million Scandal—Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an came to power 14 years ago as a devout Muslim, announcing that he intended to eliminate corruption from Turkish...
- + Armenian Traditional Dance Kochari on UNESCO ?Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? List—JEJU ISLAND, South Korea (A.W.)—The 12th session of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) Intergovernmental C...
- + Monte, What Could I Wish You?—I wish this existence of yours would be true to your real self, and your personality would be preserved intact. You would remain the Monte that actual...
- + Yerevan’s Museums: Innovative Solutions to Attract New Visitors—Hetq continues to look at the innovative steps museums in Yerevan are using to attract new generations of visitors. This article looks at the Yervand ...
- + Nikol Pashinyan - Armenian Government Not Interested in Reducing Poverty—Pashinyan argues that the current government had no interest in improving the lives of people in Armenia and to reduce poverty. Rather, he said that t...
- + Extremely Poor in Armenia - Pensioners Living in Rural Communities—According to a new report of poverty published by Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), those with college degrees are two times less likely t...
- + Italy Arrests 25, Including Cosa Nostra “Mistress”—She was called the “Mistress”. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Vienna—The meeting started with participation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs and the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, then continue...
- + ARS Pays Tribute to its Members on International Volunteer Day—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) International Inc. released a statement on Dec. 4, recognizing the dedication of its membership on ...
- + FBI Uncovering Turkish Ties within the White House—Special to the Armenian Weekly Is there any connection between Trump’s former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s pleading guilty for ...
- + Grisly Murder in Etchmiadzin—Police claim that an argument over money led to the alleged culprit wounding the victim with a kitchen knife and then severing his hands with an axe. ...
- + Armenian Villagers in Javakhk Accuse Catholic Priest of Molesting Boys, Desecrating Icon—Residents of the Armenian-populated village of Tzghaltbila, in Georgia’s Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, have petitioned the Georgian General Prosecutor’s ...
- + Poverty Level in Armenia Today Remains Higher Than 2008 Pre-Financial Crisis Rate—The country’s official 2016 poverty level was 29.4% (880,000 individuals), of which 8% were very poor and 1.8% extremely poor. More... [Category: Po...
- + Sari Tagh Trial: Policeman Testifies That Residents Threw Stones—Police Inspector Vilen Hambardzumyan, a prosecution witness in the Sari Tagh trial in Yerevan, today testified that local residents failed to heed his...
- + Europe: EU Releases List of Tax Havens—The European Union adopted a much-anticipated blacklist of 17 tax-haven countries on Tuesday, opening the door for future sanctions against them, Reut...
- + Malta: 10 Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Journalist—Maltese police arrested 10 people suspected of being involved in the killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, Prime Minister Joseph M...
- + Photographing Historical Armenia: Facing a Past of Pain, Creating a Future of Peace—Special to the Armenian Weekly Arriving in Istanbul, 2012 (Photo: Stepan Norair Chahinian) A man of many talents, Stepan Norair Chahinian brin...
- + ATP’s 5.5 Million Trees Have Impact on the Land and People of Armenia—By Ani Melkonian A new pair of winter boots for a daughter, a denture from a husband to his wife, and tools for a young hairstylist to start a hom...
- + Chomsky Calls Turkish Trial against ‘Academics for Peace’ a Shocking Miscarriage of Justice—TUCSON, Ariz. (A.W.)—Renowned linguistics professor and political activist Noam Chomsky has called the penal case against the signatories of the “Acad...
- + Armenia: Collected Taxes Up in Some Sectors, Down in Others—Armenia’s State Revenue Committee says AMD 18.2 billion less in taxes was collected in the first ten months of this year when compared to the same pe...
- + Appeals Court Hears Suit Filed by Investigative Journalists in Mihran Poghosyan Offshore Case—The Court of Appeals in Armenia is now hearing a lawsuit filed by the Investigative Journalists NGO (the publisher of Hetq) to overturn a lower court...
- + Armenia to Assume BSEC Chairmanship in 2018—Michael Christides, Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation’s (BSEC) Permanent International Secretariat, at a meeting today in Yerev...
- + Israelis Demonstrate Against Corruption—Around 20,000 Israelis gathered in an upscale Tel Aviv neighborhood Saturday night to protest government corruption and an impending bill in the Isra...
- + Armenia: Salmonella, Antibiotics and Other Microorganisms Found in Imported Frozen Chicken—The other five had higher than acceptable levels of salmonellaand MAFAM (Mesophilic aerobic and facultative anaerobic microorganisms), in addition to...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted—OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, to the north from Kuropatki...
- + Arriva Transport Company Interested in Unified Transport Network in Armenia.—On December 4, Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies Vahan Martirosyan received the Czech Ambassador to Armenia, H.E. Mr. ...
- + World Congress on Information Technologies to be Held in Armenia in 2019—The parties discussed the preparation works for the World Congress on Information Technologies (WCIT), to be held in Armenia in 2019, and expressed th...
- + New Book: The Chomsky, Barsamian Conversation Continues with ‘Global Discontents’—NEW YORK—David Barsamian’s compelling new set of interviews with Noam Chomsky, Global Discontents: Conversations on the Rising Threats to Democracy,»...
- + Hacking Armenia, Iran, Russia, U.S.—It looks like we may have a brand new squealer joining the passel of swine inhabiting Azerbaijan’s sty of hackneyed howlers. Let’s see whether he’ll p...
- + Armenia's Gold Now Going to Switzerland—Canada had been the largest importer of Armenian gold prior to this. In 2016, Armenia exported $140 million in worth of goods to Canada – 94% was gold...
- + Dolphin Therapy or Cruel Business? Dilijan’s Best Western Paradise Hotel Under Fire—Guests at the Best Western Paradise Hotel in Armenia’s northern resort town of Dilijan may be surprised to see two bottlenose dolphins swimming in a p...
- + EU, UN and AU Leaders Plan Fight Against Libyan Slave Trade—European and African leaders developed an emergency plan for combating Libyan human smuggling networks. The plan would also give victims stranded in d...
- + Armenian Legal Center’s Nahapetian to Speak at International Conference on Religious Freedom—WASHINGTON—Director of the Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights (ALC), Kate Nahapetian, will participate in a panel discussion on Dec. 6...
- + ‘Flaming Pit’ Restaurant in Watertown to Reopen Next Week after Overnight Fire—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—Last night, at around 8 p.m., a fire broke out at a new Armenian restaurant on Arsenal Street in Watertown, Mass. The Flami...
- + WithLove.am: Using E-Commerce to Showcase Armenia’s Artisan Economy— (Photo: WithLove.am) Boxed subscription services like Birch Box and Blue Apron are changing the way we shop. And while this may be bad news for Ame...
- + Yerevan Signs Financial Deal to Raise Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings—The Yerevan Municipality has entered into an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) designed to raise the energy efficiency in public build...
- + EU-Armenia Agreement Celebrated as Major Achievement at Special Parliamentary Session—Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan considered the signing of the agreement a major ach...
- + Armenia Signs € 2 Million Solid Waste Grant Agreement—The agreement was signed by Armenian Finance Minister Vardan Aramyan and EIB Vice-President Vazil Hud?k. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan's Sari Tagh Trial: Policeman Testifies that Demonstrators Threw Molotov Coctails—At today’s court session in the case of Karen Vanoyan and Sargis Arabajyan, charged with physically assaulting Yerevan police during the July 2016 Sar...
- + Armenian Cosmetics Company Gets First International Order—Nairian, a company in Armenia producing a natural line of cosmetics using local botanicals, has received its first international order after participa...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Hosts Newly Appointed EU Special Rep for the South Caucasus and Crisis in Georgia—Foreign Minister of Armenia received the newly appointed EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia More... [Categor...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that situation along the Artsakh Line of Contact was relatively calm last week. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Charges against Armenian Women Who Killed Her Abusive Husband Dropped—YEREVAN—Criminal charges against a 32-year-old woman, who admitted killing her reportedly abusive husband earlier this year, have been dropped. Armeni...
- + Congressman Costa Embraces ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program—WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) praised Central California Congressman Jim Costa (D-Calif.) on Thursday, for bringing ont...
- + Armenian Artists Orbelian and Mansurian Nominated for 2018 Grammy Awards— Composer Tigran Mansurian and conductor Constantine Orbelian were recognized in this year’s list of Grammy Award nominees (Graphic: The Armenia...
- + Former Artsakh Defense Minister Gets 6 Years Behind Bars—On November 28, a Yerevan court sentenced former Artsakh Defense Minister Samvel Babayan to six years imprisonment for money laundering and attempting...
- + Armenian, Georgian Ministers Talk Road Construction in Tbilisi—At a meeting today in Tbilisi, Armenian Minister of Transport, Communications and IT Vahan Martirosyan discussed several road construction projects, i...
- + Prospects for Greater French-Armenian Economic Cooperation Discussed—On November 29, in Yerevan, Armenian Minister of Economic Development and Investment Suren Karayan discussed the prospects of economic cooperation wit...
- + Natural Gas Price to Remain Unchanged for Armenia Until the End of 2018—Armenian government approved the decision to make amendments to the Protocol On Making Amendments to the Agreement between the Government of the Repub...
- + Armenia: Housing for Disabled Vets and Families of War Dead—The Armenian government will allocate AMD 1.5 billion ($3.090 million) to provide housing for families of soldiers killed in action, and for soldiers ...
- + Armenia's Central Bank: Country to Experience 3.5%-4.6% Growth in 2018—The CB pegs unemployment in Armenia in 2018 at 17.9% More... [Category: Politics]
- + US to Encourage Companies to Disclose Foreign Bribery—The US Justice Department will expand benefits for companies to voluntarily report employees’ acts of foreign bribery in a new Foreign Corrupt Practic...
- + US Trial: Key Witness Says He Bribed Turkish Minister—A trial with the Federal District Court in Manhattan went high-profile Thursday after an Iranian-Turkish businessman came forward with detailed testim...
- + Armenian Armed Forces Repatriate Azerbaijani Soldier’s Body—YEREVAN—Armenia’s Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that the Armenian Armed Forces had repatriated a body of an Azerbaijani soldier that was fo...
- + Two Presentations Featuring Armenian Art and Culture at the Armenian Museum in Watertown—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Two events, featuring Armenian art and culture, will take place at the Armenian Museum of America on Nov. 30. Dr. Helen C. Evans, of...
- + A Limited Number of Tickets Available for Dec. 2 ANCA-ER Gala in Downtown Boston—BOSTON—A limited number of tickets are still available for the 2017 Armenian National Committee of America-Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) Gala, to be held S...
- + New Free Trade Zone in Meghri—Armenia’s Ministry of Economic Development and Investments reports that work on building premises to house a free trade zone in Meghri is on schedule ...
- + Armenia and Russia Join Forces to Fight Crime—At a meeting in Saint Petersburg today, the prosecutor generals of Armenia and Russia signed an agreement to coordinate efforts to fight crime on the ...
- + No Egg Deficit in Armenia—Armenia’s Ministry of Agriculture says that there is no shortage of eggs in the country and that prices will return to prior levels in the near future...
- + Soldier’s Mom Trying to Save Her Son’s Life: “My heart trembles when I think of what awaits him”—It was during his eleventh month of service when he was accidentally shot in the head by his lieutenant, who was fooling around with another soldier’s...
- + King Vramshapouh Street? Yerevan Municipal Council Nixes Renaming of Four Streets—Proposals were made to change Arsen Amiryan Street to King Vramshapouh; Mikhail Frunze Street to Heroes of April; Sargis Kasyan Street to Catholicos V...
- + Control Chamber Council Gets New Member—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has appointed Armen Gevorgyan a member of the Council of the Control Chamber of Armenia. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Tough Talk by Armenia's Environment Minister: Promises to Prosecute Griffon Vulture Killers—Armenian Minister of Nature Protection Artzvik Minasyan reaffirmed to this reporter that those responsible for the killing of endangered griffon vultu...
- + Saudi Prince Accused of Graft Pays US$ 1 Billion for Freedom—Saudi prince Miteb bin Abdullah, former contender for the throne, paid more than US$ 1 billion to buy his way out of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh ...
- + The Transitions of Life and Their Impact on Cultural Identity—There has always been speculation among us Diasporan Armenians about what it means to truly “be” Armenian. Is it the mastery of the language? The invo...
- + A Century after the Progressive First Republic, It?s Time to Criminalize Domestic Violence in Armenia—Special to the Armenian Weekly Mother Armenia is arguably the biggest statue in Yerevan and stands watchfully over the Turkish border. This national...
- + Chris Cornell?s ?The Promise? Nominated for 2018 Grammy Award—HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—The late American musician, singer, and songwriter Chris Cornell was nominated on Tuesday for a 2018 Grammy Award for his»original s...
- + Armenia’s Minister of Transport Buys Land to Build Hotel Complex in Tsaghkadzor—Armenia’s Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies Vahan Martirosyan, appointed more than a year ago, wants to build a hotel ...
- + Study Finds Yerevan Residents Consume Equal Amounts of Heavy Metals as Residents of Syunik Mining Communities—A report recently released by Armenia’s National Academy of Sciences’ Food Risk Assessment Center shows that residents in Yerevan, the country's capit...
- + Body of Azerbaijani Soldier Returned—Armenian military officials, with the intercession of the International Red Cross, today returned the body of an Azerbaijani soldier to Azerbaijani of...
- + Iranian Foreign Minister in Yerevan: "Armenia is a very good neighbor"—Noting the recent increase in visits by top officials between Yerevan and Tehran, President Sargsyan said they allowed for greater care to be used whe...
- + French-Armenian Sues Armenia's National Security Service: Wants Entry Ban Lifted—Alexandre Varbedian, banned from entering Armenia since 2002, has taken his case to the courts in Armenia, seeking to get his name removed from a list...
- + Columbia to Host a Photography Exhibition of the Dildilian Family Archive Organized by Armen Marsoobian— The photographers and story tellers, the Dildilian siblings: Tsolag, Aram, and their sister Haiganoush Der Haroutiounian (Photo courtesy of Armen Mar...
- + Fifty-Five Scholars and Writers Urge Erdogan to Release Osman Kavala—HAMILTON, N.Y. (A.W.)—Fifty-five scholars and writers have appealed to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to release prominent Turkish businessman...
- + Stamps Featuring Pope Francis at Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Issued by the Vatican—VATICAN CITY—The Vatican recently issued stamps commemorating the 2016 pontifical visits of Pope Francis, including his June 2016 visit to Armenia. ...
- + New European-Financed Landfilled in Armenia Should Include Recycling Component, Says AEF—The European Investment Bank has responded to our letter, stating the following: More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Defense Ministry Delegation Leaves for Minsk—On November 30, the delegation will attend a joint meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers, the Council of Defense Ministers and the Committee of...
- + Armenia's EU Delegation Head: Visa-Free Travel On the Horizon—Piotr ?witalski, Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, told reporters today that the EU would do its best to see that the recently signed...
- + United Russia Delegation Visits Armenia—Zheleznyak added that the ruling party in Russia supports developing relations and cooperation with others on an open basis and that, in this context...
- + Romania: Thousands Rally Against Overhaul of Anti-Graft Laws—Thousands took the streets across Romania on Sunday to protest against attempts by the ruling Social Democrats (PSD) to revamp the country's judiciar...
- + Armenia Re-elected as Member of the UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict—There were ten candidate countries for the six vacant positions, and Armenia was among elected ones – Italy (48 votes), Armenia (44 votes), Cambodia (...
- + Billionaire Samvel Karapetyan Looking for Oil and Gas Reserves in Armenia—Samvel Karapetyan, the Russian-Armenian businessman billionaire who owns the Tashir Group, now wants to get his hands on Armenia’s underground riches....
- + Tlik: Life on Armenia’s Border with Turkey—School teachers we spoke to aren’t optimistic about the village’s future. They say that more residents will leave unless the authorities pay more atte...
- + Edward Nalbandian assumed the Presidency of the Conference of Foreign Ministers of La Francophonie—I would like to express deep gratitude to the heads of states and governments of La Francophonie for trusting our country to hold the XVII Summit of L...
- + The Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie Unanimously Approved Armenia’s Proposals with regards to holding the Summit in Yerevan—The Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie Unanimously Approved Armenia’s Proposals with regards to holding the Summit in Yerevan. More... [Categ...
- + Monte's Comrade-In-Arms on His Birthday: "He taught us to love"—“We were grown men. But he was able to instruct us and convey his values to us. He taught us to be more patriotic, to love one’s fellow human being,&q...
- + ''It’s much better to have a million people give you one dollar, than one rich organization giving you a million,'' says ICIJ's Marina Walker-Guevara—An interview with International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Deputy Director Marina Walker-Guevara. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Fund’s ‘Fruitful Artsakh’ Telethon Raises More Than $12.5 Million—LOS ANGELES—“Fruitful Artsakh,” Armenia Fund’s 20th Thanksgiving Day Telethon, raised $12,505,456 million in donations and pledges. According to orga...
- + Armenia, EU Sign Landmark Agreement in Brussels—BRUSSELS (A.W.)—The Republic of Armenia and the European Union signed a landmark deal on Friday, more than four years after an Armenia–EU Association ...
- + EAFJD Praises New Armenia-EU Deal; Says Armenian Authorities Should Make Best Use of Agreement—BRUSSELS (A.W.)—The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) praised the signing of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership A...
- + Live Feed - European Partnership Summit—Armenia and the EU are expected to sign a comprehensive and enhanced partnership treaty at the European Partnership 2017 Summit in Brussels. More......
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendant Slapped with Contempt of Court Charge—Inessa Petrosyan, Manukyan’s defense attorney, told reporters that the court alleges that her client failed to heed the instructions of the judge at t...
- + Polish Sejm Marks 650 Anniversary of Armenian Edict—The Polish Sejm has unanimously passed a resolution marking the 650th anniversary of an edict issued by Casimir III the Great granting internal sovere...
- + Armenian President Hails Signing of EU Partnership Agreement as a "Joint Achievement"—"The Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and European Union is our joint achievement, and I can beco...
- + Armenia’s Tlik Village: Residents Can Only Dream of Having Drinking Water—Even the village school must purchase its water. A red pail full of water sits on a ping-pong table placed in the hall. The pupils tell me that they d...
- + Brussels: Armenian Foreign Minister Meets Counterparts from Spain and Ireland—Nalbandian and Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Alfonso Dastis discussed the Karabakh conflict settlement process and developments ...
- + Red Cross Will Hand Over Body of Dead Azerbaijani Soldier Once Yerevan and Baku Agree to Transfer—Zara Amatuni, Head of Communications and Prevention Programs of the International Committee of the Red Cross Yerevan office, told Hetq that ICRC is r...
- + Armenia and European Union Sign Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement—The Agreement was signed by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative for Foreign Affa...
- + Family of Murdered Reporter Sues Police Over Investigation—The family of Maltese journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb in October, is pressing conflict of interest charges against of...
- + France Probes Russian Billionaire for Tax Evasion—A French judge has put Russian businessman and lawmaker Suleiman Kerimov under formal investigation after police arrested him this week at Nice airpor...
- + Contract Soldier Dies of a Heart Attack—Yesterday, 36-year-old contract soldier Garnik Petrosyan died of a heart attack at a military base in Vanadzor. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Body of Azerbaijani Soldier Found Near Armenian Outpost—Armenian soldiers found the body of an Azerbaijani army captain today near a military position along the southwestern border with Azerbaijan, reports ...
- + Will EU EaP Issue a War Reference to Baku?—Only one day is left to Eastern Partnership (EaP) Summit in Brussels, in the framework of which Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agre...
- + Yerevan Mugging Suspect Arrested—The suspect robbed the two of a Samsung smartphone. More... [Category: Politics]
- + No Money: Hrazdan Day Care Center for Disabled Children to Close in January—The U.S. Embassy in Armenia has been financially supporting the center for the past three years. Kamo Arakelyan, who runs the center, has sought out n...
- + ARS Urges Its Members to Support the Armenia Fund Telethon—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) has urged its international membership and the diasporan community to support the 2017 “Fruit...
- + Local Journalists Dig Deeper into GMO Policy in Armenia— (Photo: AHPC) A lengthy report was» published in the independent online weekly magazine EVN Report in response to recent criticism of an event host...
- + Valadao Discusses Lifesaving Demining Effort in Artsakh—FRESNO, Calif.—The Republic of Artsakh will be a safer place in the future, thanks to the efforts of Central Valley Congressman David Valadao (R-Calif...
- + Artsakh: Mine Explosion Kills 3 Soldiers—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that three soldiers were killed and one injured yesterday when a mine exploded at a northeastern military base...
- + Children at Risk: Most Yerevan’s Playgrounds Found Unsafe—Team member Mari Chakryan told Hetq that many of Yerevan’s playgrounds are strewn with litter and the sand boxes are filled with beer bottles and ciga...
- + Armenian Emergency Minister Visits France; Seeks Cooperation—Now in France at the invitation of that country’s Ministry of the Interior, Armenian Minister of Emergency Situations Davit Tonoyan has met with Minis...
- + Armenia: Over 4,000 Illegal Weapons Seized During Past 7 Years—The weapons are first subjected to forensic examination to see if they can be linked to any criminal cases. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Three Former FIFA Officials Banned for Life From Sport—FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee on Tuesday banned three former football officials for life from all national and international activities related ...
- + Italian Authorities arrest 27 Cosa Nostra members—Police in Palermo, Sicily, arrested on Tuesday 27 members of a Cosa Nostra clan suspected of extortion, drug trafficking and illegal gambling. The yea...
- + ANCA and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Explore Bolstering U.S.-Artsakh Relations—WASHINGTON—During a recent Capitol Hill meeting, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) and the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) explored...
- + Armenia Signs Contract with Company Registered in Hungary: Cost Remains a Secret—In May 2017, the Armenian government invited Arman Arton, the president of Arton Capital (registered in Hungary) and other company representatives to ...
- + Celebrating 25 Years of Relations: Sargsyan Hosts Lavrov in Yerevan—Thankful for the reception, Foreign Minister Lavrov conveyed to President Serzh Sargsyan warm greetings on behalf of RF President Vladimir Putin. Mo...
- + Arianne Caoili Appointed Adviser to Armenian PM—Arianne Caoili, wife of chess grandmaster Levon Aronian, has been appointed an adviser to Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. More... [Categor...
- + Armenian President Attends Brewery Opening in Tavoush—Today, for example, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan hosted Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov in the morning and then departed to Tav...
- + Italian Helicopter Company Wants to Operate in Armenia—An Elitaliana company delegation, led by CEO Alessandro Giulivi, showed Armenian Minister of Transport, Communications and IT Vahan Martirosyan models...
- + Sari Tagh Trial: Police Inspector Testifies That Some Demonstrators Were Drunk—Police Inspector Rafayel Manukyan today testified in a Yerevan court that some of the demonstrators at the July 2016 Sari Tagh disturbance were drunk ...
- + Can Freeing Captive Bears in Armenia End the Attitudes That Imprisoned Them?—Click to view slideshow.A young family of three enjoys a delightful meal on an uncommonly warm fall day in one of Armenia’s many outdoor restaurants. ...
- + ANCA Backers Offer Strong Support For Congresswoman Jackie Speier—LOS ANGELES—In the wake of a week dominating national headlines for her work combating sexual harassment on Capitol Hill, Congresswoman Jackie Speier ...
- + Villagers in Armavir Demand School Repairs—Residents of Jrarbi village in Armenia’s Armavir province blocked a road that passed through their community as a demonstration to protest poor condit...
- + Armenian Parliament - Children Speak Out Against Violence, Discrimination—“We are also children. We’re not abnormal or sick. We shouldn’t be differentiated from the others.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + No Heat, No Learning: Parents Protest Conditions at Jrarbi Village School—Most parents of schoolchildren in Jrarbi, a village in Armenia’s Armavir Province, today gathered in front of the school, protesting conditions inside...
- + Deadly Car Crash in Russia Kills One Armenian,Injures Another—Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations says that one Armenian citizen died, and another injured, in an accident that occurred earlier today on the...
- + Stiglitz on Trump, Truth, Inequality and Investigative Journalism—The #GuptaLeaks is a big South African story, but it should be as big a story in the United States, the United Kingdom and in India. Joseph Stiglitz,...
- + Father from Azerbaijan, Mother from Ukraine; Now Raising a Family in Armenia—"Misha doesn’t like buying clothes and shoes for himself, he says we’d better buy food and clothes for children," Tanya says. More... [Cat...
- + Karabakh LoC Relatively Calm—Azerbaijani forces are said to have fired more than 2,500 rounds of small caliber arms across the border. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Funny Numbers: State Revenue Committee Officials Own Assets Way Out of Proportion to Income—The disclosures of four of these five civil servants reveal assets exceeding income by tens, if not hundreds, of factors. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Investigative Stories from Iraq, Nigeria Win Global Shining Light Award—Winners of the seventh Global Shining Light Awards were announced at the Global Investigative Journalism Conference tonight in Johannesburg, South Afr...
- + Young Filmmakers in Vanadzor Ask, ‘Where Are We Going?’— A still from the film “Where Are We Going?” by Grigor Poghosyan, where the main character, Aren Voskanyan, discusses hardships young arti...
- + ANCA Working with U.S. Senate Appropriator Chris Van Hollen to Strengthen U.S.-Artsakh Ties—WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman Raffi Hamparian consulted this week with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a me...
- + ANCA-ER to Bestow Congresswoman Niki Tsongas with 2017 Freedom Award—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Representative Niki Tsongas (D-Mass.-3), together with Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, will receive the 2017 Armenian National Co...
- + Taron-Avia Flies to Moscow from Yerevan—Taron-Avia plans to operate daily flights from Yerevan to Moscow, and back, and is the only Armenian carrier to currently service the route. More......
- + Armenia Gets New Ambassador to Romania—Minasyan, a native of Dilijan, who also worked as a regional military analyst at HIS Janes’s Information Group, replaces Hamlet Gasbaryan as ambassad...
- + Yerevan’s Illegal Parking Barriers: Hindering Traffic and Creating Headaches for Drivers—In some places, traffic hindering objects have been removed. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Preserving Wedding Traditions: Armenia’s Tonir Project Transforms a Village into an Exclusive Bridal Destination with all the Cultural Attributes—Tonir Wedding Village is a resourceful cultural startup, founded by a young Armenian couple — Hayk Yeranosyan and Sirarpi Leraneh Khojabaghyan —who ca...
- + Eastern Partnership Declaration in Deadlock over Karabagh Wording—BRUSSELS—Yerevan and Baku are unable to come to terms on the wording of the final declaration of the Eastern Partnership summit, which is due to be he...
- + Sonentz: In Memory of General Dro—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—On the eve of Veteran’s Day, the Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and the Kanayan family hosted a special dinner in Watertown, honor...
- + The Future Shines Bright for the Homenetmen Eastern U.S. Region—MAHWAH, N.J. (A.W.)—The Homenetmen Eastern Region of the United States held its 41st Convention and the 40th Anniversary Banquet the weekend of Nov. 3...
- + 10th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Johannesburg—The 10th Global Investigative Journalism Conference, offering more than 100 panels, workshops, and seminars and presenting top journalists from more t...
- + Armenia: Bill Seeks to Raise Fees Paid by Draft Dodgers in Armenia to Drop Criminal Charges—The Armenian parliament is now reviewing a bill that would extend a law by which those men 27 or older who never served in the military can pay a sum ...
- + Armenian Government To Financially Support Parliamentary Factions and One Party—The Armenian government will distribute a total of AMD 58 million (approx.$119,000) amongst the four political factions represented in the parliament,...
- + Armenian PM Receives New French Ambassador—Karapetyan congratulated the ambassador for assuming his new diplomatic assignment and expressed confidence that his actions would spur further streng...
- + Armenia’s Parliament Adopts Military Draft Law Amid Student Protests—YEREVAN—The Armenian Parliament passed its final reading of a bill that restricts the right of students to military draft deferments. A scene from ...
- + Is the CEO of Turkey’s Newest U.S. PR Firm Really Armenian?— Ronn Torossian (Photo: Juda Engelmayer) Two articles by Louise Neu on Medium.com have revealed that Ronn Torossian’s public relation’s ...
- + A Brief Meditation on the Politics of Being Armenian—A couple months ago, I was talking to a good odar (non-Armenian) friend of mine about my upcoming trip to Armenia in the fall. At the time, I had qu...
- + Innovations in Yerevan Museums: Trying to Become More Interesting for Visitors—Nowadays, visitors to museums have different expectations than in the past.Museums should be more than just warehouses: they should be able to attract...
- + Armenian Parliament Passes Controversial Draft Deferment Bill—The bill has stirred controversy, especially amongst a segment of university students, since it would do away with draft deferments for those pursuing...
- + Yerevan: Police and Students Clash—University students and police clashed today in Yerevan outside the National Assembly. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan: University Students Converge on Parliament—Hundreds of university students demonstrated outside Armenia’s parliament today, while inside, MPs debated a bill on military service that would sever...
- + Armenian Ministry of Defense Delegation Leaves for Canada—A delegation headed by Armenian Minister of Defense Vigen Sargsyan fly from the United States to Vancouver (Canada), to participate in the 2017 UN Pea...
- + Measuring Impact: Best Practices in Gauging the Impact of Investigative Journalism—We’re pleased to release GIJN’s new report, “Investigative Impact: A Report on Best Practices n Measuring the Impact of Investigtive Reporting is bein...
- + Project SAVE Announces 2018 Calendar ‘Our Armenian Journey’—WATERTOWN, Mass.— Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives—the foremost archive of Armenian photographs in the United States—recently announced the r...
- + Educating and Inspiring a New Generation of Diasporans: The ARS Norian YCP Convenes at MIT—Special to the Armenian Weekly CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (A.W.)—The highly successful Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Norian Youth Connect Program (YCP) conven...
- + ARF Representatives from the Americas, Australia Meet in Buenos Aires—BUENOS AIRES (A.W.)—The Rayonakan (Inter-Regional) meeting of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) bodies of the Americas and Australia took ...
- + Five Yerevan University Students Declare Hunger Strike to Protest Draft Deferment Bill—Davit Petrosyan, who heads the For the Development of Science movement, which has spearheaded recent demonstrations in the Armenian capital, is one of...
- + Nikol Pashinyan Mocks Defense Minister as Sargsyan's Stooge—The bill, which has already been approved in committee, is now being debated before the full parliament. Hundreds of university students across Yereva...
- + Armenian President to Meet Putin in Moscow—Sargsyan’s press office says that the two will attend the opening of the Armenian Cultural Days in Russia exhibit at the State Tretyakov Gallery in Mo...
- + Ghukasyan Denies Fomenting Public Disorder During Sasna Dzrer Incident—“My aim was to start negotiations between Sasna Dzrer and the regime to avoid fratricide,” Ghukasyan said, adding that the government was responsible ...
- + The Pursuit of Reparations—Special to the Armenian Weekly The Armenian Weekly recently hosted an event, “The Universality of Translating Reparations for Mass Violence,” featu...
- + ‘Environmental Security and Statecraft in Armenia’ Panel to Take Place at Northeastern—BOSTON—A panel discussion on “Environmental Security and Statecraft in Armenia” will take place at Northeastern University on Dec. 7. The program, org...
- + Senator Ed Markey to Receive 2017 ANCA-ER Freedom Award—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian National Committee of America-Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) will be honoring United States Senator Hon. Edward J. Markey (D-M...
- + Armenia Wins 2 Golds at Wolrd Sambo Championships—Maxim Manukyan (57kg) and Arsen Khanjyan (100kg) won bronze medals in sports sambo. Tigran Kirakosyan (52kg) won gold. More... [Category: Politics]
- + State Prosecutor Demands 7 Year Sentence for Former Artsakh Minister of Defense Samvel Babayan—According to the indictment, the weapon was supposed to have been transported to Artsakh. The prosecutor fails to cite any reasons for Artsakh as the...
- + Yerevan Student Protest Organizers Planning Larger Action—Yerevan university students protesting the lifting of military draft deferments continued to demonstrate today, even though the government sponsored ...
- + Yerevan: Protesting Students March—Hundreds of university students took to the streets in Yerevan today to protest a government bill that would effectively do away with most draft defe...
- + Armenian Community Elections in India: Interference from Armenia Angers Some—Hetq received the following letter from one Indian Armenian community resident regarding the November 12 election in Kolkata (Calcutta) to appoint a ...
- + For Love or Money: An ‘Ndrangheta Daughter on West Africa’s Cocaine Trail—It’s hard for anyone to leave Italy’s secretive, clannish ‘Ndrangheta crime families. For women, doubly so. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ukrainian Anti-Graft Prosecutor Indicts Ex Tax Service Chief—Ukrainian prosecutors sent on Friday their indictment against former tax chief and close confidant of President Petro Poroshenko to court, claiming he...
- + Collapsing Dormitory: Residents Periodically Injured While Waiting to be Rehoused—A few days ago, Hripsimeh and her son Artur, two months shy of his second birthday, were rescued by their neighbors. She was hanging the laundry on th...
- + Remembering a Veteran: Haroutiun Khachadoorian’s Life of Patriotic Dedication Through the ARF Archives—Special to the Armenian Weekly Recently, while working in the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) archives, I happened upon an interesting le...
- + Dedicated to Dance: Ballerina Naira Aghvanyan—Ballerina Naira Aghvanyan is half Armenian, half Russian More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The ministry says Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire some 200 times last week, firing over 2,300 rounds of various caliber small arms. More.....
- + Ex-President of Armenia's Central Bank: 'This regime needs a generation of uneducated young people'—I have a position regarding the deferment matter. Deferments cannot be done away with. The government claims it will lessen corruption risks. So why d...
- + Armenia: On Lake Sevan's Southern Shores—Armenia: On Lake Sevan's Southern Shores More... [Category: Politics]
- + Columbia University to Host Conversation with IAGS President Henry Theriault—NEW YORK—Dr. Henry Theriault, recently elected as President of the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), will be discussing human rig...
- + It?s Pitchforks-and-Torches Time: Speaking Out Against the Invasion of Our Homeland by Monsanto—The father of “Frankenfoods”* is feeling out the farms of Armenia! The pitchforks and torches, at least figuratively, must be prepared. As in the old ...
- + Students Continue Protests as Government Defends Military Draft Law—For the past few days, university students in Yerevan have been staging demonstrations protesting a new draft law, approved by a parliamentary committ...
- + Businesses and Property Owned by Yerevan First Deputy Mayor and His Family—Kamo Areyan has served as the first deputy mayor of Yerevan for 14 years, since 2003. He was also a deputy mayor in 1997-2001. More... [Category: Po...
- + Armenian Tree Project Statement on Monsanto: Keep Armenia Free of GMOs—Let's be forward looking. Armenia--with its unique history and character--can seize the opportunity to be a GMO-free country. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Lebanese Company to Manufacture Household Appliances in Armenia—Armenian Minister of Economic Development and Investments Suren Karayan met with representatives of the Lebanese AC Holding company, which plans to ma...
- + Yerevan Deferment Protests Continue; Negotiations with Government a Dead End—Davit Petrosyan, a member of the “In the Name of the Development of Science” initiative, told Hetq he and others left yesterday’s meeting with Armenia...
- + Yerevan: New Schedule for Zvartnots Airport Express Bus—The #201 Express Bus, making roundtrips between downtown Yerevan and the Zvartnots International Airport, will leave every half hour from 7am to 10pm ...
- + Debate on Military Service Bill Cancelled; Committee Chair and Deputy Chair Are No-Shows—A scheduled session of the Armenian National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Defense and Security today, to debate the adoption of two bills regardin...
- + AYF-YOARF Eastern U.S. 2017 Year-End Update—Sireli ungerner, hamagirner, With 2017 nearing its end, the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (...
- + Letter to Yerevan (Part VII)—Letter to Yerevan (Part VII) The Armenian Weekly is periodically publishing the English translation of Andranik Tzarukian’s epic 1945 poem “...
- + The Armenian Weekly 2017 AYF Olympics Special Issue Now Available Online—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The editorial board of the Armenian Weekly is pleased to announce the online release of the Armenian Weekly 2017 AYF Olympics ...
- + 2018 Yerevan Budget : $13.1 Million to Pay Municipal Salaries, $236,000 to Neuter Stray Dogs—The Yerevan Municipality wants to spend AMD 78.934 million ($368,000) to replace the elevator and central air conditioning system in its building. M...
- + Yerevan: Draft Deferment Protest Grows; More University Students Boycotting Classes—Today, boycott participants started off from the Yerevan State University (YSU) Central Building and marched to other faculties, chanting "a free...
- + Draft Deferment Issue: Armenian Prime Minister Meets with Protesting University Students—The above photo, released by the government, shows Karapetyan, along with Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan and Minister of Defense Vi...
- + US: Ex Rolls-Royce staff Charged with Corruption—U.S. authorities unsealed charges against three former Rolls-Royce employees who have pleaded guilty of bribing foreign officials in exchange for over...
- + The Sudden Epiphany of Kazakhstan’s Ex-Oil Minister—When reporters asked if Sauat Mynbayev co-owns a company that made millions from gas and oil deals with Kazakhstan while he was the country’s oil mini...
- + Armenia Tree Project Issues Statement on Monsanto: Keep Armenia Free of GMOs—WOBURN, Mass.—The Armenia Tree Project (ATP) released a statement on Nov. 7 against the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Armenia. A ...
- + Carolann Najarian to Receive Vahan Cardashian Award at 2017 ANCA Eastern Region Gala—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian National Committee of America—Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) will be honoring longtime Hai Tahd advocate Carolann Najarian w...
- + Why Does a Nonprofit Need a Comedy Show?— 1A’s new show “The Spyurk Report” features stars, Sergey Sargsyan and Narek Margaryan; two comedians who have become local celebrit...
- + Draft Deferments Must Stay: Students Continue Yerevan State University Boycott—Scores of students continue to boycott classes at Yerevan State University, and are marching to protest recent legislation to end college military dra...
- + Moldovan President to Visit Armenia—In addition to meeting with top Armenian government officials, Dodon is scheduled to visit Holy Etchmiadzin, the Matenadaran, the Tumo Center and the ...
- + Russian Revolution, 100 Years On: Who Benefited, Who Lost?—Historians still argue about the legacy of the Russian Revolution; described as "The Event that Changed the World". But how is the revoluti...
- + From the Stage to the Farm: “Maestro” Mourad Mouradyan and Extended Clan Live Peacefully Under One Roof—"I’m Maestro Mourad, glad to meet you," says Mourad Mouradyan from Artsvanist, a village in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province. More... [Categ...
- + Ebola Scandal: Red Cross Vows for a Corruption Crackdown—The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) promised on Tuesday to strengthen the network’s anti-graft efforts and cra...
- + The Istanbul Armenian Community’s Patriarch Dilemma—A major controversy has been brewing for several years among members of the Armenian community of Istanbul over plans to elect a new Patriarch. The c...
- + The Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island Gallery Formally Dedicated—By Joyce Yeremian, Martha Jamgochian PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island (AHARI) formally dedicated its main galler...
- + Aram’s Caf? in Belmont Offers Glimpses into the American Dream—Special to the Armenian Weekly It’s an unseasonably warm, sunny Sunday in October when my friend Rupen and I meet for breakfast at Aram’s Caf? in...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets Israeli Knesset Deputy Speaker—The two touched on fostering closer bilateral relations between Yerevan and Tel Aviv, especially in the cultural and tourism sectors. More... [Categ...
- + Armenian President Meets Asian Development Bank VP in Yerevan—Wencai Zhang said that the nearly three dozen major programs, implemented in several important sectors of Armenia’s economy have improved the country’...
- + Andreas Ghukasyan Trial: Motion for Judge's Recusal Denied—The lawyer for political activist Andreas Ghukasyan, who ran for president of Armenia in 2013 and is now being tried on charges stemming from the 2016...
- + FIFA Scandal: Trial Begins for 3 Former Football Chiefs—Three former South American soccer officials faced a judge in a New York courtroom on Monday over accusations related to the FIFA corruption scandal, ...
- + The Smbatyan Family’s Cultural Empire: Suspect Collaboration with a Swiss Foundation and a Vienna Conservatory—Violins crafted by Antonio Stradivarius, Nicol? Gagliano, and other old-world masters were to be displayed and sold in Yerevan at an exhibition jointl...
- + Musicianship in Peril: Collaboration between Aram Khachaturian Competition-Cultural Foundation and Richard Wagner Conservatory—Five of the seven jury members were either members of the board of trustees or the teaching staff at the Richard Wagner Conservatory (the official par...
- + Sham Education? Yerevan Conservatory Grants Diplomas to Students in Vienna—As the official partner of Vienna’s Richard Wagner Conservatory, the Aram Khachaturian Competition-Cultural Foundation illegally controls the diplomas...
- + Armenian Community of Toronto to Honor the Late Sara Corning as 2017 Outstanding Canadian—TORONTO (A.W.)—The Armenian Community Center of Toronto will honor Sara Corning—a Canadian humanitarian and nurse who helped save 5,000 Armenian orpha...
- + New Countries—Self-determination, one of the founding principles of the United Nations—and I would argue a fundamental human right—is more often honored by not be...
- + Photos: Der Zor’s Armenian Genocide Memorial Church Liberated by Syrian Armed Forces—DEIR-EZ-ZOR, Syria (A.W.)—Der Zor’s Armenian Genocide Memorial Church (Holy Martyrs), which was severely damaged over the last three years in the Syri...
- + Shirak Local Elections: Two Former Mayors in Three Cluster Communities—The Ani cluster encompasses 16 rural communities and the town of Maralik. 9,829 out of an electorate 17,214 voted yesterday. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Armenian Parliament Speaker Greets New French Ambassador—Babloyan stressed the impact of French culture for Armenia, reminding the ambassador that the Armenia will be hosting the 17th summit of the Internati...
- + Say No to Monsanto! Open Letter to Armenian Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia—The following letter has been sent to the Armenian government and to U.S. Ambassador in Armenia Richard M. Mills voicing opposition to a plan to allow...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendant: "We are freedom fighters, not the accused"—Taking exception with being called the “accused”, Sasna Dzrer defendant Arayik Khandoyan shouted out in a Yerevan court today that he should be referr...
- + EBRD Investment in Lydian International's Amulsar Mining Project: How it Threatens Local Sustainability—On October 26, 2017, the Armenian Environmental Front civil initiative sent the following letter to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Developme...
- + Single Mother of Three: Waiting for the Blackberries to Care for Her Kids—Entering the village of Akori, not far from the town of Alaverdi, we see no one. The only trace of human activity is the smoke slowly wafting from the...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted—The authorities of the Republic of Artsakh have expressed their readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and to ensure the security of the OSC...
- + Armenia: Local Elections Today in 69 Communities—34 elections are taking place newly-formed enlarged communities, and three are special elections for community mayor. More... [Category: Politics]
- + One Artsakh Soldier Killed, Two Others Injured in Explosion—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—One Artsakh serviceman was killed and two others were wounded on Saturday, as an anti-tank grenade exploded at an Artsakh ...
- + Mongolian Cuisine in an Armenian Village: Bayina’s Family Are Officially Citizens—Bayina is a woman from Mongolia who lives in Antaramej, a village in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh: Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The situation along the Karabakh Line of Contact was relatively calm last week, the Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Armenian PM Discusses Great Economic Cooperation with Uzbek President—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, now visiting Uzbekistan, met today with that country’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. More... [Category: P...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Visits Tashkent's St. Pilipos Church—Karapetyan presented basic policies his government has adopted and the need for greater participation of diaspora Armenians in the development of Arme...
- + 2,000 Trees Planted at Yerevan's Yerablour Military Pantheon—The program, jointly organized by the Ministry of Defense and the Armenian Tree Project (ATP) has already planted more than 2,000 trees More... [Cat...
- + Artsakh: One Soldier Killed, Two Injured—One soldier was killed, and two others injured, when an anti-tank mine exploded at an Artsakh army base today, reports the Artsakh Ministry of Defense...
- + The October Revolution: Reviled by its Enemies but Resonating Louder—Advancing Nazis, some of the 4.5 million invading troops from Germany, toppled the statue during Hitler’s August 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union. ...
- + An Ill Wind: Lithuanian MP Investigated over Windfall, Gazprom Ties—Art?ras Skard?ius, a member of the Lithuanian parliament who is deeply involved in energy issues, is under investigation for a windfall his family rec...
- + Renowned Photojournalist Scout Tufankjian, TUMO Students Share Images of Artsakh at PicsArt Headquarters— Author and photojournalist Scout Tufankjian (Photo: ANCA-SF) SAN FRANCISCO—The Bay Area Armenian community joined the Armenian National Committee o...
- + Family Living in Fear of Landmines in Nagorno-Karabagh Inspires Crowdfunding Campaign—STEPANAKERT—The HALO Trust, the world’s largest mine clearance non-profit, aims to raise $49,000 through»crowdfunding, which will be matched by ...
- + Author Honors Transgender Awareness Month with Book Signing in Watertown— WATERTOWN (A.M.A.)—Chris Edwards is an Armenian-American advertising guru based out of Boston with over twenty years of experience in the field. ...
- + Harvesting Potatoes on Lake Sevan’s Southern Shore: Many Prefer Working the Land Than Leaving for Russia—“We’ll find something to do in the village. But we’ll never work for someone else in Russia.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + Making Students Pay for Textbooks is Unconstitutional, Says Human Rights Defender—Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan wants school texts to be provided free to public school pupils and students, and has taken the issue to ...
- + Armenian President Meets with Indian Prime Minister in New Delhi—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, on a working visit to India to attend the plenary session of the “World Food: India 2017” conference, today met wit...
- + No Buyer Yet for Armenian Government's Cultured Pearl—The government says it’s senseless to keep the pearl, claiming it loses its value and luster over time. More... [Category: Politics]
- + "Where are the guns?" Prosecution in Jirayr Seflyan Trial Comes Up Short—Sefilyan and the six other defendants have been charged with illegally purchasing arms, ostensibly to be used to seize government buildings. The charg...
- + Seventy-Eight Surgeries Performed in Five Days as Armenia Fund, Adventist Health Glendale Conclude Medical Mission to Armenia—YEREVAN—Armenia Fund and Adventist Health Glendale (AHGL) successfully completed their third joint medical mission to Armenia. With more than 50 volun...
- + ANCA Welcomes Rep. Judy Chu’s Renewed Call for U.S.-Armenia Double Tax Treaty—WASHINGTON— Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) has once again called on the U.S. Department of Treasury to begin negotiations with Armenia on a modern Double Ta...
- + Kavala’s Wife Dr. Ay?e Bu?ra Speaks Out on Husband?s Arrest—ISTANBUL (A.W.)— Turkish scholar Dr. Ay?e Bu?ra said on Wednesday that her husband Osman Kavala’s arrest has hurt the Turkish people’s hopes for democ...
- + Children’s Toys Sold in Armenia Found to Contain Substance that Causes Cancer and Metabolic Disorders; Government’s Market Inspector Says, ‘We’re doing our best’—Non-specialized stores bring in cheap, non-certified toys for profit, especially during the holiday season. Toys are sold everywhere in the lead-up t...
- + Garo Yegnukian Takes Ill in Yerevan Court and is Hospitalized—Yegnukian’s attorney, Tigran Hayrapetyan, said that his clients blood pressure was quite high and that doctors wanted to consult with the judge. Mo...
- + Armenian President Hosts Nikolay Ryzhkov in Yerevan—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, in Yerevan today, welcomed Nikolay Ryzhkov, co-chairman of the Russian–Armenian commission on inter-parliamentary ...
- + Agn – Churches, Monasteries, and Holy Sites—This article is an attempt to describe, outline, and present to the reader the monasteries, churches, and pilgrimage sites located in the Armenian an...
- + Armenia: Marriages Down, Divorces Up—The data shows that 27,655 births were registered in January-September 2017; the smallest number in the past three years. The number is 3,000 less th...
- + Slightly Easier to Do Business in Armenia, Says World Bank Report; Armenian PM Agrees—The report, which investigates regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it, ranks Armenia in 47th place, out of 190 countr...
- + Kavala Charged with Conspiracy to ‘Overthrow the Government’—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Prominent Turkish businessman and civil society activist Osman Kavala was officially charged on Nov. 1, after being detained by Turkis...
- + A Call for Lebanese Citizens to Register for the 2018 General Election—The Lebanese-Armenian Election Committee (Eastern United States) issued a statement this week urging members of the Armenian community of the Eastern ...
- + What Manafort, Podesta, Hastert, and Flynn Teach Us about American Democracy—When the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) says “grassroots make the difference” it’s because we know that our voice is ...
- + No Car, Kids Too Young: Some Haykavan Village Parents Aren’t Sending Their Six-Year-Olds to School—In September this year, parents of four six-year-old children in Haykavan, a village in Armenia’s Shirak Province, refused to send their children to s...
- + Aronian Retains 2nd Place World Ranking—The FIDE, in its Standard Top 100 Player Rankings for November 2017, ranks Norway’s Magnus Carlsen at the number one spot with a ranking of 2837. Mo...
- + Armenian Ambassador Charles Aznavour Hasn't Filed Financial Disclosure—Armenia’s Commission on Ethics of High-Ranking Officials (CEHRO) has published a list of 14 officials who have failed to file financial disclosure sta...
- + Armenia's New Ambassador to Georgia; Deep Pockets, but a Lackluster Legislator—Newly appointed Armenian Ambassador to Georgia Ruben Sadoyan is a man of means, but has a lackluster record as a member of parliament. More... [Cate...
- + Armavir Kindergarten Attacker Criminally Charged with Attempted Murder—Police say the man put the knife to the woman’s neck, trying to stab her. The school principal, hearing the commotion, approached, and was stabbed by ...
- + 3D Scanning and Digitization Program in Vayots Dzor—The My Armenia Program has launched a project with CyArk, a California-based non-profit organization that uses new technologies to capture, archive an...
- + Israel: Ex Minister Pleads Guilty to Corruption—The Tel Aviv magistrate’s court has indicted a former tourism minister who pleaded guilty to fraud and breach of trust in connection with funding for ...
- + Armenian Evangelical World Council Holds Annual Meeting in Paramus—PARAMUS, N.J.—The Executive Committee of the Armenian Evangelical World Council (AEWC) held its annual meeting at the headquarters of the Armenian Mis...
- + Delighted to Report that Azeri Officials Read my Columns and Follow my Advice—Back in Aug. 2013, I wrote a column headlined “Baku’s Blacklist of Artsakh Visitors Helps Armenia, Hurts Azerbaijan,” explaining the foolishness of Az...
- + Poem: It Takes Five Verbs to Tango— Detail of “Armenian Wedding,” tapestry by Anahit Galstyan, 1992 (Photo courtesy of Lori Sinanian) It Takes Five Verbs to Tango To th...
- + Armenia: Tax Authorities Criticized for Heavy Handedness at 2018 Budget Hearings—At today’s parliamentary hearing on Armenia’s 2018 draft budget bill, Deputy Finance Minister Atom Janjoughazyan said that next year’s revenues are es...
- + Autumn in Antaramedj—The road this time led us towards Antaramedj, a village in Armenia’s Gegharkounik Province. The school, in this village of 161 residents mostly engage...
- + MP Sergey Bagratyan Criticizes 2018 Budget Bill; Won't Improve Standard of Living—Tsarukyan Alliance MP Sergey Bagratyan sounded a dire warning at today’s parliamentary hearing on Armenia’s 2018 estimated budget, saying that the cou...
- + Bulgarian Businesses and Real Estate Owned by Armenian Officials and Their Relatives—While we do not claim that the facts below are examples of illicit financial flows, we show, however, that Armenian officials and their relatives have...
- + Artsakh Supports Catalonia’s Right to Self-Determination—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—The Information and Public Relations Department of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Artsakh released a short statem...
- + ‘The Big Bang Theory’s’ Kaley Cuoco to Produce and Star in Series Based on Bohjalian’s Next Novel—HOLLYWOOD (A.W.)—Star of “The Big Bang Theory” Kaley Cuoco will produce and star in the limited series adaptation of bestselling Armenian-American aut...
- + Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte to Receive ANCA-ER Activism Award—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Acclaimed author, lawyer, and human rights advocate Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte will be honored with the prestigious Activism Award ...
- + Gegharot, an Armenian Village that Just Needs a Spark of Hope—Most of the time, a dreadful silence embraces the village of Gegharot. Especially during winter, the extreme climate and endless layers of snow make ...
- + No Details on the Meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers—There is no clear agreement on the place, date and format of the meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers yet, says Armenian foreign ...
- + Man Takes Children Hostage at Armavir Kindergarten—An unidentified person, reported to have taken children and staff hostages at the Manushak kindergarten in the town of Armavir about an hour ago, has ...
- + Pianist Levon Karapetyan: Feeling the Keys and Hearing the Prompts of the Conductor’s Baton—All my friends from the Komitas Conservatory are in Europe now. They go there to practice music. All my hopes were connected with Armenia, but now it ...
- + Two Suspects in Tufenkian Hotel Shooting Caught in Georgia—Albert Blboulyan and Armen Karadavidov, the two detainees, along with Rafik Khachatryan are alleged to have opened fire on two individuals, killing on...
- + Homeless Ex-Boxer Fights to Get Yerevan Apartment Back; Claims a Bribe Will Do It—54-year-old Armen Khaloyan, who got out of jail last year, hasn’t been able to find work and expects to live on the streets of Yerevan this winter. ...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Tense Last Week—The Line of Contact was tense last week, reports the Artsakh Ministry of Defense,with Azerbaijan targeting Artsakh defensive positions with various s...
- + Achieving Justice: Those Who Struggle, and Those Who Conform—Today, I want to talk to you about the defense of individual rights. There are two perspectives on this. The first argues that struggle is necessary;...
- + Catalonia Has Right to Determine its Political Status, Says Artsakh Foreign Ministry—The right of the people of Catalonia to independently determine their political status through a democratic expression of will is undeniable. More...
- + More than 50 Diasporan Artists, Scholars Call on Armenia to Adopt Domestic-Violence Law—NEW YORK—A group of Diaspora Armenian artists, scholars, and writers recently issued a statement calling on the Armenian authorities to adopt the law ...
- + ?Lucy’s Birthday?: A New Picture Book by an Armenian Mother and Son—LEVERETT, Mass.—Looking for subject matter for a children’s book, artist and educator Stephen Saxenian found inspiration close to home in an autobiogr...
- + Reflections on Armenian Language Learning’s Impact on the Armenian-American Experience—Special to the Armenian Weekly» I don’t know whether it was a fluke or by design, but the Armenian Weekly’s Aug. 26, 2017 issue included three artic...
- + Artsakh Border: Above the Clouds—Artsakh Border: Above the Clouds More... [Category: Politics]
- + Company Negligence? Criminal Investigation Into Death Of Akhtala Miner—Armenia’s Investigative Committee (Lori Branch) has launched a criminal investigation into the October 23 death of Vrezh Sargsyan while working at the...
- + Armenian Defense Minister and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Discuss Armenian Peacekeepers—Military cooperation issues were discussed today during a meeting of Armenian Minister of Defense Vigen Sargsyan and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richar...
- + Armenia Tree Project?s Award-Winning Education Program Highlights Climate Change in Youth Newsletter—WOBURN, Mass.—Climate change is one of the most far-reaching threats facing humanity today. It is already having costly global effects—including in Ar...
- + Istanbul Court Conditionally Releases Human Rights Defenders; Amnesty’s Turkey Chair Still Detained—ISTANBUL—An Istanbul court decided on Wednesday to conditionally release 10 human rights defenders while their trial continues. A court in Izmir, howe...
- + ‘20/20: Mine Free Karabagh’ Exhibition Opens in Glendale—LOS ANGELES—“20/20: Mine Free Karabagh,” an exhibition curated pro-bono by Ara Oshagan, is now open at the newly reopened Tufenkian Fine Arts gallery....
- + Beozar Goats and Bears: Spurring Tourism in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor Province—Shatin is on the banks of the Yeghegis River, a tributary of the Arpa. Most of the residents trace their roots back to the province of Salmast, Iran. ...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendant Placed in Isolation Cell for 5 Days—Sergey Kyureghyan, one of the Sasna Dzrer members on trial in Yerevan, was taken to an isolation cell last night according to his lawyer Moushegh Shou...
- + Injured Griffon Vulture Taken to Yerevan Zoo—Artur Arakelyan, a resident of the Tavoush village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, most likely saved the life of an injured griffon vulture he found by takin...
- + 12% of Armenians Visit Armenia for Medical Treatment—This data derives from a study implemented by the ministry as part of a five-month program to examine the medical tourism sector. More... [Category:...
- + Armenia Sends Teams to European Chess Team Championship in Greece—Armenia will be sending its men’s’ and women’s’ national chess teams to Hersonissos, Greece, to compete in the European Team Championship that begins ...
- + The Bees of the Desert—It’s about 30 years that the spouses continue beekeeping. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hamparian: ‘In Defense of Christians Is America?s Answer to a Century of Indifference’—In Defense of Christians 2017 Summit Kicks Off with Press Conference Featuring Key Religious Leaders and Program Sponsors; Ecumenical Prayer Service a...
- + Diasporans Respond to Domestic Violence Bill with Grassroots Support—A petition calling for the Armenian government to pass a law criminalizing domestic violence emerged last Friday on the website Change.org. The petiti...
- + Poem: Like a Shooting Star— (Photo: Todd Diemer) Like a Shooting Star One second, There is no you, The next, You are taking your first breath. Once second, You are here...
- + Inspection Division Head, and Daughter, Own 50% of Fish Farming Operation—The company farms fish in the Armavir community of Jrarat. In 2016, it was granted a three-year permit to tap into the underground water supply. Mo...
- + Armenia Lifts Germany, Poland Poultry Import Ban—Armenia has lifted a ban on poultry imports from Germany and Poland, after receiving reports from the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) that...
- + Gagik Tsarukyan’s White Lions : Gifts to Belarus President Lukashenko and Family—Two rare white lions, residing at the Minsk Zoo since December 2016, have charmed visitors old and young alike. The lions, it turns out, came from Ar...
- + Italy Calls on Malta to Start Fighting Organized Crime—Italy urged on Tuesday Malta to escalate its crackdown on organized crime while Italian prosecutors are investigating possible links a multi million-d...
- + Hrant Dink Foundation to Receive 2017 Chirac Prize for Conflict Prevention—PARIS—The Chirac Foundation has announced that its 2017 Chirac Prize for Conflict Prevention will be awarded to the Istanbul-based Hrant Dink Foundati...
- + ARS Fully Supports Domestic Violence Bill in Armenia— The ARS was founded in 1910 in New York WATERTOWN, Mass.—Earlier this month, Armenian authorities announced a domestic violence bill in Parliament....
- + Tufts Student Launches Dog-Therapy Program in Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly The future of pet care has looked pretty bright in the West for quite some time now.»According to the Washington Pos...
- + Armenia’s School Seismic Safety Improvement Project in 2016: Salaries Paid, but Almost No Work—A project designed to improve the seismic safety of schools in Armenia, and to decrease the risk of death or injury of the students inside, is going n...
- + Traditional Japanese Musical Performance in Yerevan to Mark 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations—An evening of Japanese music performed on traditional instruments will take place on November 9 and 10 at Yerevan’s Hovhannes Tumanyan Puppet Theatre....
- + Mexican MPs Travel to Artsakh—Mexican MPs Blanca Margarita Cuata Dom?nguez, Mar?a Cristina Teresa Garc?a Bravo, and Carlos Hern?ndez Mir?n arrived in Artsakh today. More... [Cate...
- + Armenia’s “Alluria” Red Wine: Produced in Etchmiadzin, but Named After a River in Van—The wine also accumulates emotions inputted during the whole process - starting from the harvest, ending with bottling. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendant to Judge: "The country is collapsing before your eyes"—Several defendants in today’s court session of the Sasna Dzrer case said their actions in July 2016, when they seized a Yerevan police station and hel...
- + Russian Prime Minister in Yerevan on State Visit—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan was on hand today at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport to welcome Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and a dele...
- + Reporters Baffled by Defense in MEP Spending Case—Reporters who filed complaints against the European Parliament for not revealing how its members were spending their allowances were baffled by the ar...
- + Dr. Henry Theriault Engages Community in Conversation on Genocide Studies—BELMONT, Mass. (A.W.)—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR)/Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Lecture Series on Contemporary...
- + AWWA to Host 41st Annual Luncheon-Auction—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) will be hosting its 41st Annual Luncheon/Auction on Nov. 18 at the Oakley Country Clu...
- + Lecture on the Legacy of Komitas to Take Place in Watertown on Nov. 5.—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America and the Institute of Art of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences are proud to present the legacy ...
- + Investigation Department Head of Armenia’s Tax Service Wants to Mine Copper and Basalt—Marat Duryan, appointed head of the Investigation Department of Armenia’s Tax Service last November, has wasted no time in cashing in on Armenia’s min...
- + Armenian Army Major Arrested on Negligence Charge in Death of Soldier—Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office reports that a major serving in the Armenian Army has been arrested for official negligence that contributed to ...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Missiles Across Karabakh Line of Contact—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan fired five mortar missiles and one “Spayk” anti-tank missile across the Line of Contact on Oct...
- + Armenia Wins 32 Medals at European Weightlifting Championships—Armenia walked away with 18 gold, 8 silver, and 6 bronze medals at the 2017 European Junior and Under-23 Weightlifting Championships that took place l...
- + Armenian Soldier Dies in Road Accident—Armenia’s Investigative Committee is investigating a road accident that killed Armenian Army conscript solider Gevorg Khanamiryan earlier today. Mor...
- + Maltese Rally For Justice in Honor of Murdered Journalist—Thousands of people gathered Sunday in Malta’s capital, Valletta, to honor and continue the fight of slain investigative journalist and anti-corruptio...
- + US Cracks Down on Wildlife Trafficking—During a crackdown on the illegal import and transport of wildlife in Southern California, authorities said on Friday that they found king cobras smug...
- + Art of (anti) Corruption Poster Exhibition in Yerevan: “Corruption is not Genetic”—Posters are one of the most influential and powerful visual means to express social issues. The dreamers, the oppressed, and those looking for change-...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted—On October 25, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Missio...
- + One Suicide, One Murder: October 20 Deaths of Two Artsakh Soldiers Solved, Says Investigative Committee—Armenia’s Investigative Committee (IC) now claims that Hrach Avetisyan, one of the two soldiers serving in Artsakh who died on October 20 and was orig...
- + Village Family Lives Under Landslide Threat; 81-Year-Old Patriarch Complains about Government Inaction—81-year-old Volodya Poghosyan has been living in a landslide zone for a good part of his life.Poghosyan, and the six other members of his family, resi...
- + The Armenian Genocide in Feature Films—With the recent release on DVD of the major motion picture “The Promise,” greater numbers of people will be able to gain insights into asp...
- + Kurdish Crunch—Looks like the Kurds are about to get screwed again, once again affirming their own adage: “The Kurds have no friends.” Iraqi Kurdistan on the eve ...
- + Maranci Lectures at Columbia on Medieval Armenia in the Modern Age—NEW YORK—Professor Christina Maranci delivered a lecture titled “Art’s Afterlife: Medieval Armenia in the Modern Age” at an Oct. 12 event hosted...
- + Misak Metsarents Manuscript Donated to Yerevan Museum—Paris resident Hrair Hrachyan has donated the original manuscript of ??~?? ????, ??~?, (Give me, Oh Lord) written by Misak Metsarents, to the Yeghishe...
- + Russian Electric Buses to be Tested in Armenia—Russian electric-motor buses will soon be seen on the streets of Yerevan and environs as part of pilot program agreed to today between Armenian Minist...
- + Armenian PM and U.S. Ambassador Discuss Anti-Corruption Drive—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today met with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Robert Mills and talked about steps the two have taken as part of a...
- + Lawyers Protest: Exit Courtroom in Jirayr Sefilyan Trial—At today’s trial session, he told the court he wasn’t feeling well, and his attorney Arayik Papikyan asked for a postponement. Judge Tatevik Grigoryan...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 2,300 Rounds Across Border Last Week—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that Azerbaijan fired more than 2,300 rounds of mostly small caliber arms across the Line of Contact last week....
- + EU Urges Malta to Engage International Forces in investigating Journalist's Killing—European Union leaders have called on Malta to thoroughly investigate into the killing of the country's prominent journalist at the same time the EU p...
- + World Bank Governance Survey - Armenia Shows Improvement in All Indicators Except Political Stability—According to the World Bank’s 2017 Worldwide Governance Indicators, published in September, Armenia has improved in standing in all but one of the six...
- + ANCA Eastern Region Seeks Virtual Research Interns—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian National Committee of America—Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) announced on Oct. 19 that it will offer full- and part-time virtu...
- + Public Outcry over Osman Kavala?s Istanbul Airport Arrest Continues to Grow—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Public outcry over the arrest of prominent businessman and civil society activist Osman Kavala continues to grow, as Turkish police pr...
- + ARF Supports Law against Domestic Violence in Armenia—ARF Leader: ‘I Do Not See [the Law] as a Danger to Our ‘Traditional’ Family Values’ YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme ...
- + The Environmental Disaster in Teghut No Longer Possible to Cover Up: Denmark Pulls Out From the mine—Long before starting the mine, environmentalists and scientists had been warning against serious risks which should have acted as valid enough reasons...
- + Government Allocates 39 Million to Digital Armenia Foundation—The Armenian government will allocate 39 million AMD (US$81,000)to the Digital Armenia Foundation to resolve a number of charter related issues. Mor...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendant Faints in Court—Khachatur Gishchyan, now being tried as a defendant in the Sasna Dzrer case, feel today in court after losing consciousness and was rushed to hospital...
- + Tankian Announces "7 Notes Music Challenge"—Serj Tankian, of System of Down fame, has announced the 7 Notes Music Challenge, the winner of which will walk away $5,000 richer. More... [Category...
- + Armenia's Environment Ministry and WWF Sign Cooperation Memo—Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection’s Environmental Protection and Mining Inspectorate and the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Armenia office today si...
- + Artsakh Solider Killed by Azerbaijani Fire, Says Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Khachatryan (b. 1998) was serving at a northeastern military base. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Slovak Court Jails Former Ministers for Corruption—For the first time, a Slovak court is sending high-level politicians to prison for corruption. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ARF Urges Citizens Living Outside Lebanon to Register to Vote in 2018 Election—Nov. 20 Registration Deadline Set for Diasporan Lebanese Voters BEIRUT (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Central Committee of Leban...
- + Dr. John Bilezikian Leads International Osteoporosis Symposium in Yerevan—Special to the Armenian Weekly YEREVAN (A.W.)—More than 400 healthcare professionals gathered at the American University of Armenia in Yerevan for t...
- + CNN?s Anthony Bourdain Travels Armenia and Artsakh Filming for ‘Parts Unknown’—SHUSHI, Artsakh (A.W.)—Last night, American food icon Anthony Bourdain posted a picture to his social media account of his cameraman, Jerry Risius, bo...
- + Armenia’s SIS Chief of Staff: Unaccounted Wealth and Big Business Interests in Mining—Davit Sukiasyan, Chief of Staff of Armenia’s Special Investigation Service (SIS), has so much wealth at his disposal that it would suffice to manage s...
- + Benefactor and Businessman Levon Hayrapetyan Dies in Russian Prison—Levon Hayrapetyan, a Russian-Armenian benefactor serving a four-year sentence for swindling $700,000 from the mother of former Russian senator Igor V....
- + ARS Eastern United States Members Tour Nigol Aghbalian School of Akhourian—AKHOURIAN, Armenia—In the early morning of Sept. 15, an ARS Eastern USA tour bus departed from Yerevan to the historic city of Gyumri, where time was ...
- + Landmark EU-Armenia Agreement Published, Slated to Be Signed Next Month—BRUSSELS (A.W.)—The European Union (EU) recently published the text of a landmark agreement that aims to strengthen its political and economic ties wi...
- + Istanbul Street to Be Named after Famed Armenian Photojournalist Ara G?ler—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Tosba?a Street in Istanbul’s Beyo?lu district will be renamed in honor of famed Istanbul-Armenian photographer and photojournalist Ara...
- + Armenia's Deputy Justice Minister Supports "Preventing Domestic Violence Law"; Says It Defends the Armenian Family—The Armenian National Assembly’s Standing Committee on European Integration is now debating two domestic violence bills that have sparked heated contr...
- + Maltese Corruption and Organized Crime Reporter Murdered by Car Bomb—One of Malta's most prominent investigative journalists – the reporter who uncovered the country's Prime Minister's ties to the offshore business scan...
- + An Interactive Experience: Gyumri Devotes an Evening to Komitas Vartapet and His Work—Noting that Armenians only experience Komitas once a year, on the April 24 anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, Vahe Begoyan, the artistic direc...
- + Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Settlement: OSCE Chairmanship Welcomes Fresh Commitment by Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan—he following is a press release of the Austrian OSCE Chairmanship. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Musaner to Celebrate 10th Anniversary at Cambridge Concert—Concert to Take Place on Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m., at the Regattabar, in Cambridge CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The Boston-based jazz band Musaner will appear in a ...
- + Armenian Legal Center Announces Property Documentation Database Project—ALC Executive Director Kate Nahapetian outlines road to reparations at ANCA-WR Grassroots Conference in Pasadena, Calif. PASADENA, Calif.—Kate Nahap...
- + University of Rhode Island Pharmacy Building Dedicated in Honor of Alumnus Paramaz Avedisian—The Dedication Follows a Generous Gift to the University from One Brother, Paying Tribute to the Memory of Another KINGSTON, R.I. (URI)—The Univers...
- + Tankian's Orca Symphony to be Performed in Yerevan—The Youth Orchestra of Armenia will perform Serj Tankian’s Orca Symphony No 1 on October 19, in Yerevan, as part of the 5th International Aram Khachat...
- + Samvel Babayan Trial Posponed; Former Artsakh Defense Minister Has Sore Throat—Former Artsakh Minister of Defense Samvel Babayan, now on trial in a Yerevan court for money laundering and attempting to smuggle a missile launcher i...
- + Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Meet in Geneva for Karabakh Talks—OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs and the foreign minister of Armenia and Azerbaijan (Edward Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov) are participating in the talks...
- + Jan 1 - Sept 30, 2017: 278 Road Accident Deaths in Armenia—278 people died in traffic related accidents in Armenia in the first nine months of 2017, and another 4,890 were injured. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan and the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on Geneva Karabakh Talks—The Presidents agreed to take measures to intensify the negotiation process and to take additional steps to reduce tensions on the Line of Contact. ...
- + Armenian President on Geneva Karabakh Talks: 'Artskah Must Remain Outside Azerbaijan Proper'—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, in a statement released after his meeting today in Geneva with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the Karabakh c...
- + Artskah on Geneva Karabakh Talks: 'We Must Participate in Negotiations'—The Artsakh Foreign Ministry, in a statement released regarding the meeting today in Geneva between the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan to discus...
- + Father of Nine: “When I see my children, I forget whether I’m hungry or well-fed”—Albert is 16 years old. Every morning at six, he takes the village herd to the field. At the end of the day, he gets 10,000 drams. More... [Category...
- + On Western Armenian and Translating: A Conversation with Christopher Atamian— The cover of Fifty Years of Armenian Literature in France Author and literary critic Krikor Beledian’s Fifty Years of Armenian Literature in Fra...
- + Yerevan Celebrates 2,799th Birthday—Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is 2,799 years old and residents are celebrating the birthday of their “pink stone” city. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Sarkisian, Aliyev to Meet in Geneva on Oct. 16—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan will meet on Oct. 16 in Geneva, Switzerland, President Serge Sarkisian’s office and the Azerba...
- + ARF Eastern U.S. Announces Details for 2018 Conference on First Republic—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern U.S. today confirmed details of its May 2018 conference devoted to the Fir...
- + Letter to Yerevan (Part VI)—Letter to Yerevan (Part VI) The Armenian Weekly is periodically publishing the English translation of Andranik Tzarukian’s epic 1945 poem ‘Tught ...
- + Switzerland Opens Bribery Probe Against Football Bosses—The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) announced on Thursday it is investigating the former head of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) footbal...
- + ‘Where Is Your Groom? II’ Hits the Stage in Watertown on Nov. 11—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Following a laugh-out-loud debut at New York City’s Miller Theatre, where over 500 audience members gathered to see the sequel to the...
- + Pianist Karin? Poghosyan to Perform ?Transformations? at Carnegie Hall—NEW YORK—Described as ‘extraordinary’ and ‘larger than life,’ the award-winning Armenian-American pianist Karin? Poghosyan has been praised for her “a...
- + Gumburdo, Javakhk: Cultural Genocide Continues—Special to the Armenian Weekly Javakhk, a Place Dear to the Heart and Truly Armenian… Yet Repeatedly Treated Unjustly It was just two years ago t...
- + Armenia Shuts Down #1 Unit at Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant—Ashot Manukyan, the country’s energy minister says that the bloc is being taken off-line so that the operating company HAEK CJSC (Armenian Atomic Powe...
- + Russia Extends $100 Million Military Export Loan to Armenia—Russia will extend up to US$100 million to Armenia in the form of a 15-year export loan with which to buy Russian-made armaments. More... [Category:...
- + Prime Minister’s Directive Hits Home: More Lake Sevan Businesses Sign Trash Hauling Contracts—The equipment is operated by the Sevan Communal Enterprise, a not-for-profit arm of the municipality.Edgar Harutyunyan, who heads the Enterprise, says...
- + Armenian President Bestows "Order of Motherland" to Eduardo Eurnekian—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today awarded the Order of the Motherland to Argentine businessman and benefactor Eduardo Eurnekian at a ceremony in...
- + Portugal : Former Prime Minister Indicted for Corruption—Former Portuguese socialist prime minister, Jose Socrates, was indicted along with 18 individuals and nine companies in connection with an investigati...
- + Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan to Meet on Oct. 16—The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan are scheduled to meet on October 16 in Geneva, Switzerland. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Wine Production Up in Armenia, Vodka Down—Numbers released by the National Statistical Service show that 18.4 million liters of brandy were produced in the first eight months of 2017, up 60.7%...
- + Diary Production Drops in Armenia—Yogurt production dropped 1.1%, cream cheese dropped 9.6%, and sour cream dropped 20.4%. More... [Category: Politics]
- + AYF Summer 2017: A Summer of Stories—The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth Organ...
- + PACE Calls on Azerbaijani Authorities to Clean Up Their Act—STRASBOURG, France—During a debate on Wednesday at its plenary session in Strasbourg, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) raise...
- + Turkish Court Sentences WSJ Reporter Ayla Albayrak to More Than Two Years in Prison—ISTANBUL—A Turkish court sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Ayla Albayrak to over two years in prison on Oct. 10, after she was found guilty of en...
- + Lydian International CEO in Yerevan; Promises to Mine Responsibly—Howard Stevenson said they have always tried to represent Lydian International as a good example and vivid evidence that Armenia can be a propitious b...
- + EU Allocates €15.2 Million for Labor Program in Armenia—Piotr Antoni ?witalski, the European Union Ambassador to Armenia, today announced the launch of the “Better Qualifications for Better Jobs” program th...
- + Sargsyan, at Sochi CIS Conclave, Declares Goris 2018 Cultural Capital of the Commonwealth.—Next year the Armenian city of Goris is due to be proclaimed as the cultural capital of the Commonwealth. We are now inviting the representatives of C...
- + Armenia's Khndzoresk Village: First Swinging Bridge, Now Funicular—A funicular (cliff railway) will be built in Khndzoresk, a village in Armenia’s southern Syunik Province, as part of a project to develop the area for...
- + Google Celebrates Armenian Genocide Refugee Advocate Fridtjof Nansen?s 156th Birthday with Doodle—MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (A.W.)—Google is honoring the 156th birthday of Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen with the Oct. 10 Google Doodle. Nansen, who w...
- + Armenian Genocide Reparations: An Evening with Dr. Henry C. Theriault and Alejandra Patricia Karamanian— ‘The Universality of Translating Reparations for Mass Violence’ to Take Place Nov. 1 in Watertown WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armenian Weekly will...
- + Absurd Azerbaijan Propagandist Blames California Armenians—Not a week passes without another propagandist for Azerbaijan writing anti-Armenian disinformation against either Armenia or the Diaspora. The latest...
- + Sargsyan Off to Sochi for CIS, EAEU Summits—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan leaves for Sochi (Russia) on October 11 to attend meetings of the Council of Heads of the Commonwealth of Independen...
- + Ghukasyan Asks for Bail; Court to Consider the Petition—Political activist Andreas Ghukasyan, who ran for president in 2013 and is now under arrest and awaiting trial on charges stemming from the 2016 Sasna...
- + U.S., Turkey Suspend Visa Services amid Growing Tensions—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Tensions between the United States and Turkey continue to grow as both countries officially declared on Monday that they will stop pro...
- + Cleveland Celebrates Armenian Independence; Mayor Jackson Issues Proclamation to Mark Occasion—Mayor Jackson Issues Proclamation Presented at ANC of Ohio’s City Hall Celebration CLEVELAND—The Armenian flag flew high above Cleveland City Hall o...
- + Criminal Charges Filed Against Those Who Hindered Journalist—Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has launched a criminal case into an October 7 incident in the Vayots Dzor community of Shatin where the directo...
- + Yerevan Fire Kills One—An early morning fire today killed one resident at 68 Baghramyan Street in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Election of PACE President: Second Round Necessary—Naira Zohrabyan, a member of Armenia’s Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) delegation, reports that none of the candidates for the ...
- + Health Inspectors Close Two Gyumri Breadmakers—The bakeries will be allowed to reopen if the violations are fixed before the deadline given. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Vanadzor Prison Chief Arrested on Bribery Charge—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) has filed bribery charges against the head of the Vanadzor Correctional Facility and other officials at the ...
- + Karapetyan, In Tehran, Tells Iranian-Armenian Businessmen To "Live Here and in Armenia"—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan told Iranian-Armenian business leaders at a reception at Tehran’s Ararat Club that they “should serve as stro...
- + Armenian PM Discusses Economic Cooperation in Tehran—According to the Armenian government’s website, the parties noted that Armenia and Iran possessed great prospects for continued economic cooperation. ...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact was “relatively peaceful” last week, reports the Artsakh Ministry of Defense. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sargsyan in Jermouk; Watches Chess Match and Monitors Construction—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, who also serves as president of Armenia’s Chess Federation, took time out from his working visit to Vayots Dzor Pr...
- + Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Artsakh Meet—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian today received newly appointed Artsakh Foreign Minister Masis Mayilyan in Yerevan. More... [Category: P...
- + Armenian Prime Minister to Visit Iran—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan leaves for Tehran on October 9 for a scheduled meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Iranian Par...
- + Football Season Is upon Us: AYF Eastern Region Hosts Annual Flag Football Games—PHILADELPHIA—The weekend of Oct. 13 marks the annual Armenian Youth Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region flag football games. This year, the highly a...
- + How Do You Measure Armenian Identity?—By Ani Bournazian » What is your identity? For some, this is a simple question with a simple answer. My answer is, I am a 22-year-old Christian...
- + ARS Eastern United States Members Tour Artsakh, Visit Soseh Kindergarten—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—More than 40 members of the ARS Eastern USA witnessed the long-awaited opening of the Soseh Kindergarten. Arriving at the school ...
- + Stepanavan Mayor Receives $10K Gift—Someone must love Mikayel Gharakeshishyan, who’s served as the mayor of Lori community Stepanavan for the past five years. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenian Church Primate: Gumburdu Church is Georgian, Permit Needed for Stone Cross—Samvel Karapetyan never said it was an Apostolic church. Only a part was Apostolic. It occurred in 1830 when they built an adjacent wooden vestibule a...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets with Minsk Group Co-Chairs—They discussed the current situation along the Line of Contact and the prospects for a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict. More... [Catego...
- + Armenian Parliament Approves New Defense Agreement with Russia—YEREVAN—Armenia’s National Assembly ratified a new Russian-Armenian agreement on a joint military force on Oct. 5. Under the agreement signed late las...
- + Newly Appointed Minsk Group U.S. Co-Chair Visits Artsakh, Armenia—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group’s newly appointed United States Co-Chair Andrew Schofe...
- + Photographs of Griffon Vulture Hunt Stir Controversy in Armenia— Minister of Nature Protection: The Hunting of Endangered Species Is Against Armenian Law; Those Guilty Must Be Held Accountable» YEREVAN (A.W.)...
- + Armenia's Parliament Approves Joint Russian-Armenian Military Command—By a vote of 83 to 7, Armenia’s National Assembly today ratified an agreement allowing for the creation of a joint Russian-Armenian military command. ...
- + Shenavan Mayor Denies Killing Endangered Vultures—Shenavan Mayor Artur Mkrtchyan says that a photo appearing in Facebook the other day holding two dead endangered griffon vultures not only dates to 20...
- + Parliament Fisticuffs: MP Pashinyan Says He Was Attacked by MP Geghamyan—Yelk Alliance MP Nikol Pashinyan claims that Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) MP Artashes Geghamyan attacked him today in the halls of the National A...
- + Justified Expenditure? Vanadzor to Spend 7 Million AMD to Celebrate "Vanadzor Day"—Krist Maroukyan, a member of the Vanadzor Municipal Council representing the Lousavor Hayastan (Bright Armenia) faction, describes the expenditure as ...
- + Armenian President Hosts Newly Appointed Minsk Group U.S.Co-Chair—Sargsyan expressed hope that the Minsk Group Co-chairs would continue their negotiations based on international norms and principles, stressing that A...
- + Rafi Baghdjian takes helm of IDeA Foundation—Rafi has over 35 years’ experience with Shell, covering the technical, commercial and leadership aspects of the energy business. His main expertise li...
- + Anti-Mafia Bust in Italy and Germany Snares 37 Sicilian Mobsters—Italian police announced on Wednesday that they have seized 11 million euros (US$ 13 million) in assets and arrested 37 people, including two Italian ...
- + Brazil Arrests Olympic Committee Chief on Corruption Charges—Brazilian police arrested on Thursday the head of the Brazilian Olympic Committee who allegeldy took part in a bribery plot designed to ensure the 201...
- + Secretary Tillerson Wants Artsakh Demining Completed as Quickly and Thoroughly as Possible—Endorses Royce-Engel Proposals for Artsakh Peace WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed Secretary of State Rex ...
- + Nune Melik, Michel-Alexandre Broekaert to Perform at Watertown’s Armenian Museum of America—The Armenian Museum of America will host a concert, Hidden Treasure—an undiscovered repertoire celebrating Armenian survival and creativity—on Oct. 15...
- + ‘They Shall Not Perish’: Telling the Story of Near East Relief through Film—» An Interview with ‘They Shall Not Perish’ Executive Producer Shant Mardirossian WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—During the Armenian Genocide, the pli...
- + Opera Singer Nora Sourouzian’s Pilgrimage to Armenia: "I felt like a part of a strong family”—Nora Sourouzian is an opera singer who lives in Copenhagen. She is half Armenian, half French. She has traveled around the world to sing in internatio...
- + Joint Russian-Armenian Military Force Won't Intervene if Artsakh Attacked, Says Armenian Deputy Defense Minister—Pashinyan wanted to know if Russia would get involved if Armenia was attacked along its border with Azerbaijan as well as along its border with Turkey...
- + Court Splits Sasna Dzrer Defendants Into Three Trial Groups—Due to changes made in court cases of Sasna Dzrer defendants accused on seizing a Yerevan police building and taking hostages in July 2016., there wil...
- + Yerevan Mayor Pushes New Aerial Tramway Project—Margaryan told Yashin that a new aerial tramway would greatly improve public transport in Yerevan, and would attract tourists. More... [Category: Po...
- + The Untold Stories of Turkey: An Armenian Island on the Bosphorus—What makes Istanbul beautiful is the Bosphorus ,dividing the city between Europe and Asia. And what makes the Bosphorus beautiful is a series of archi...
- + Meet the Legendary Margaret Lafian of Detroit—» Multi-talented, and a noted beauty, Detroit-born Margaret Lafian could have sought the limelight in New York or even Hollywood, but this only chil...
- + How Turkey Destroyed or Disposed of Its Historical Archives and Documents—For several decades, the Turkish government and its propagandists have been announcing that the state documents, particularly the Ottoman archives, ar...
- + Chez Hratch: A Cozy Corner in Yerevan to Enjoy Western Armenian Cuisine—"We own nothing here. In Syria, we all had our own houses, shops. We aren’t used to paying rent, we’re used to earn what we earn and live quietly...
- + Armenia Startup Academy: New Opportunities for Armenian Start-Ups—On October 16, the Armenia Startup Academy will be launched in Armenia, which aims to develop the Armenian start-up ecosystem by utilizing necessary k...
- + More Tension in Javakhk: This Time It’s Tabatzghour—Just days ago, the installation of a stone cross at a church in the village of Gumburdu led to a confrontation and scuffle between residents and polic...
- + UK’s New Anti-Corruption Law to Make Money Laundering Harder—A new law aimed to reduce money laundering in the United Kingdom came into effect on Sunday, in effort to decrease the amount of illicit money enterin...
- + Potato Harvest in Dzovak: Odds Stacked Against Small Scale Farmers—Eight-year-old Manvel gathers a mound of dung in the yard of his house. He’s preparing a small fire to roast some potatoes. They’re delicious, he boas...
- + International Union of Socialist Youth Delegation Visits Armenia, Artsakh—YEREVAN (Asbarez)—At the initiative of the International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) and with the participation Armenian Revolutionary Federation’...
- + Unseen Armenia: Artsakh Wine Festival, Togh Village—It would have been hard to imagine a more suitable site for the Sept. 16 Artsakh Wine Festival than Togh village in Artsakh’s Hadrut marz (district)...
- + Karakashian: Halide Edib Ad?var on Komitas—Special to the Armenian Weekly I first heard the name of Halide Edib Ad?var in Turkey, in 1997, while on a tour, when the tour guide referred to the...
- + Abovyan Penitentiary Chief Warden - Over $200K in Cash—Arsen Afrikyan, Chief Warden of Armenia’s Abovyan Penitentiary, known colloquially as the “women’s prison”, has whopping cash assets of $125,000, 15,0...
- + Statement of Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian on the outcomes of negotiations with EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Johannes Hahn—I am glad to once again welcome the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy and my good friend Johannes Hahn in Yerevan. M...
- + Armenia's National Debt Up $57.9 Million in August—Armenia’s national debt rose US$57.9 million in August, amounting to $6.259 billion by the end of the month, this according to the country’s National ...
- + Yerevan Court Sentences Ashot Sukiasyan, Implicated in "Offshore Scandal", to 16 Years on Fraud Charges—Ashot Sukiasyan, a businessman implicated in an offshore scandal that rocked Armenia in 2013 and most likely paved the way for the resignation of then...
- + Shots Fired at Yerevan's Armenia Medical Center—Armenia’s Investigative Committee (IC) reports that an as yet unidentified individual fired shots today inside the Armenia Medical Center in Yerevan i...
- + Criminal Charges Filed Against Javakhk Armenian Villagers in Church Quarrel—Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that criminal charges of assaulting police and government representatives, property damage, and organiz...
- + Potato Lovers Unite: Village Food Festival Connects Growers and Consumers—Spud lovers descended on a strip of land between the villages of Saroukhan and Karmir to taste the “Kyavara Potato”, grilled in the smoldering ashes o...
- + Commissioner Hahn in Armenia to prepare for the Eastern Partnership Summit—Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations will visit Armenia on 2 October in order to prepare for the...
- + Upcoming OSCE Co-chair visit to region—Mr. Andrew J. Schofer, the new U.S. Co-Chair for the OSCE Minsk Group, will pay his first visit to Yerevan and Baku this week to meet with local offic...
- + Company Tied to Syunik Government Gets 25-Year Lease to Operate Kapan Airport—The Kapan Municipal Council, by a vote of 10-0 on August 23, approved a measure to lease the operating rights of the local airport to an outfit called...
- + Totalitarian-Talk is Trash Talk—In the capital of Armenia, a block of rightwing political parties will not permit the construction of a monument to Anastas Mikoyan, the single most p...
- + Innovate Armenia: Scholars, Artists, Thought-Leaders Rethink, Reimagine, and Redefine Identity, Education, Culture—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Sept. 23 was a day to celebrate the Armenian Diaspora in all its multicultural splendor as the University of Southern California (...
- + Erdogan Suggests Release of Jailed U.S. Pastor in Exchange for Gulen Extradition—ANKARA, Turkey—Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suggested that Ankara will free detained American pastor Andrew Brunson if Washington extrad...
- + Eye of the Beholder—Special to the Armenian Weekly Fiction “It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life” — Joseph Campbell ...
- + Negligent Medical Results: Narek Discharged from Armenian Army Because of Cancer—Narek Petrosyan was discharged around three months after being called to the army. Parents were told that a lung disease was the cause. Only after arr...
- + A Couple with Decades of Teaching Experience: ‘You have to be dedicated to the job, to the kids’—“A teacher must love the school experience and relate to the kids. The pupils loved me. While I was at home, during the summer vacation, my pupils wou...
- + Shots Fired: Cops Stop Javakhk Armenian Villagers from Erecting Stone Cross—Georgian police today prevented residents of the Armenian-populated village of Gumburdu (Javakhk) from erecting a stone cross in the yard of the local...
- + Hetq Reporter Wins for Best Investigative Piece—Hetq reporter Hrant Galstyan’s article “Artsakh Frontline 2016: Fallen Soldiers” was recognized as the best investigative piece of the year at the 201...
- + Michigan Recognizes Artsakh Independence—State Sen. David Knezek Leads Resolution Calling for U.S. Recognition and Expansion of Economic and Cultural Ties with the Republic of Artsakh LANS...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed by Azerbaijani Fire—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Artsakh serviceman Seyran Sargsyan (b. 1998) was killed by Azerbaijani fire on Sept. 28. According to a press statement re...
- + Las Vegas Armenian Community Celebrates 26 Years of Armenia?s Independence—LAS VEGAS—The Las Vegas Armenian-American community and local government representatives gathered at the Clark County Library Theater on Sept. 24 to c...
- + Armenia’s Institute of Physiology: Creating Scientific Innovations Yet to be Implemented—The lack of adequate government support and the reluctance of some in the sciences to reinvent themselves and their institutions to meet a host of mod...
- + Armenian Opposition Party Declares Global "Day of Revolt"—While the party’s press release fails to specify the date when this “revolt” is scheduled to take place, Postanjyan says that the aim is to get Armeni...
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Kills Artsakh Soldier—Sargsyan was on guard duty at an undisclosed Artsakh army base when hit. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hetq Named Leading News Outlet in Armenia to File "Freedom of Info" Requests—Hetq has been named as the number one news outlet in Armenia to avail itself of the country’s freedom of information law. More... [Category: Politic...
- + The End of the Turkey-Armenia Protocols: Must We Wait until Next Spring?—Last week, Armenia’s president, Serge Sarkisian, made an important pronouncement. Standing before the United Nations General Assembly, he announced th...
- + Congressman Pallone Stresses Artsakh?s Right to Self Determination, Notes Tremendous Progress in Armenia—WASHINGTON—Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-chair Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) stressed Artsakh’s status as a full functioning state aft...
- + Congresswoman Gabbard: ‘We Must Allow for the People of Nagorno-Karabagh to Exercise Their Freedom and Independence’—Gabbard Also Calls for U.S. Recognition of the Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D- Hawaii) last week traveled to Armenia on...
- + Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the U.N. Secretary-General, on Karabakh Conflict—The Secretary-General hopes that the planned summit meeting at the Presidential level would contribute to enhancing confidence and fostering the neces...
- + Sasna Dzrer Defense Attorneys Stage "Shirt Protest": "Don't violate the law"—When the attorneys arrived this morning at Yerevan’s Avan and Nor Nork Administrative Court, some were banned from entering after refusing to be searc...
- + Russian State Agency Asks Hetq to Remove Article About Ruben Tatulyan—Hetq has received a letter from the Russian Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor), s...
- + Levon Aronian Clinches 2017 FIDE World Cup—Levon Aronian clinched his second FIDE World Cup title and the $120,000 first prize by beating Ding Liren in both rapid games. More... [Category: Po...
- + UN Special Rapporteur for Health to Visit Penitentiaries in Armenia—Armenia’s Minister of Justice Davit Harutyunyan met with Mr. Dainius P?ras, UN Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the hig...
- + Italy Arrests 24 for Links to ‘Ndrangheta, Including a Mayor—Italian police arrested on Tuesday the mayor of a city near Milan, accusing him of corruption, which authorities revealed during a wide-ranging invest...
- + Ukrainian President: No Need For Independent Anti-Corruption Court—Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko told CBC on Monday that his country does not need an independent anti-corruption court as corruption will be deal...
- + Government Approves 2018 $2.734 Billion Budget Bill—Revenues are pegged at 1.307 trillion AMD (US$2.734 billion), up 100 billion from this year due to greater tax revenues. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Schiff Urges Expansion of Armenian Genocide Education in California—LOS ANGELES (Asbarez)—Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) recently announced that he, along with seven of his California delegation colleagues, has written to...
- + Turkish Foreign Minister Visits Men Accused of Beating Protesters in D.C., Offers Turkey?s ?Love and Greetings?—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Mevl?t ?avu?o?lu recently visited two men charged with the May 16 attack on peaceful demonstrators ...
- + Aliyev Lies Before the Whole World at UN General Assembly—There were plenty of Azeri commentators and officials who criticized Armenian President Serge Sarkisian’s speech at the United Nations (UN) General As...
- + Indian Orchard’s St. Gregory’s Armenian Church Bazaar to Celebrate National Cuisine—INDIAN ORCHARD, Mass.—St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church members will hold their annual Armenian Bazaar on Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the ...
- + ‘The Promise’ Director Terry George and Co-Producer Eric Esrailian Visit Tsitsernakaberd—YEREVAN—“The Promise” director Terry George and co-producer Eric Esrailian paid a symbolic and emotional visit to Tsitsernakaberd, the Armenian Genoci...
- + Northern Cyprus as Trauma Redux—Special to the Armenian Weekly From Izmir and Sivrihisar to Cyprus, to seek a safer home with better prospects… but that came to an end in D...
- + Explosion at Sipan Beverage Plant in Abovyan—An explosion rocked the Sipan beverage plant’s boiler room earlier today, destroying part of the building and sending two people to hospital. More.....
- + Armenia, Iran Sign Film Cooperation Agreement—Shoshanik Mirzakhanyan, Director of the National Film Center of Armenia, told reporters that the agreement would further expand cooperation that now e...
- + Armenian Start-Up Inapptics: A Tool to Visualize In-App User Behavior—There are over 5,000,000 apps for Android and iOS systems. To be competitive, creators of applications need to know the frequency of their application...
- + Finance Ministry Ups Armenia's GDP Growth for 2017—It still lags behind the 5.5% growth in the country’s Economic Activity Indicator for the first eight months of this year when compared to 2016. Mor...
- + Jobs Fair Launched in Kapan—27 employers were on hand to fill 81 job positions in the Syunik Province town where 1,464 people have registered as unemployed and seeking work. Mo...
- + Armenian Prez and Russian Education Minister Discuss Greater Cooperation—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and visiting Russian Minister of Education Olga Vasilyeva discussed greater cooperation in education and the scien...
- + Drones and Video Cameras: Official Promises Greater Monitoring of Armenia's Forests—Mikayel Manukyan, director of HayAntar, the state agency responsible for Armenia’s forests, told Hetq that his organization will no longer be a subdiv...
- + Kaghtsrashen – Grape Harvest—The grape harvest is in full swing in Kaghtsrashen, a village in Armenia’s Ararat Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Kurdish News Outlet Claims to Interview Yerevan Wife of Militant Nubar Ozanyan Killed in Raqqa Battle—Regarding the death of Communist Party of Turkey/Marxist–Leninist (TKP/ML) militant Nubar Ozanyan (nom de guerre Orhan Bak?rc?yan) on August 14, 2017,...
- + Garik the “Grape Oligarch” – Kaghtsrashen Native Steers Clear of Wholesale Market’s Ups and Downs—Garik Hakobyan has been growing grapes in his native Kaghtsrashen ever since the privatization of land in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Letter to Yerevan (Part IV)—Letter to Yerevan (Part IV) The Armenian Weekly is periodically publishing the English translation of Andranik Tzarukian’s epic 1945 poem ‘Tught a...
- + Truth and accountability public process is a prerequisite for the renewal of a just political system in Armenia—I would like to HONESTLY share with all of You – with all the open-minded, conscious, devoted humans, Armenians , creatures (wherever they are , whet...
- + Armenia and Liberia Establish Diplomatic Relations—The foreign ministers of Armenia and Liberia signed a protocol in New York on September 22 signally the establishment of diplomatic relations between ...
- + Armenian FM Discusses Karabakh with Minsk Group Co-Chairs in New York—The foreign ministry reports that Nalbandian also congratulated the new U.S. Minsk Group Co-Chair, Andrew Schofer, on being appointed to the post in A...
- + Armenian Wins Wrestling Gold at World Military Championships—Karen Aslanyan from Armenia was crowned world champion in the 66-kilogram division in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2017 World Military Championships i...
- + Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Syria Meet in NYC—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian discussed regional affairs with his Syrian counterpart Walid Mohi Edine al Muallem in New York today on th...
- + Stepanakert – Happy 94th Birthday—Residents of Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh, celebrated the 94th anniversary of the founding of the city today. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Fires 4,000 Small Caliber Rounds Last Week—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that over the last week, Azerbaijan fired more than 4,000 rounds of small arms across the Line of Contact, tar...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister and International Crisis Group Prez Discuss Karabakh—On September 22, in New York, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Jean-Marie Gu?henno, President of the International Crisis Group, i...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia and Azerbaijan Meet in NYC—The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Edward Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov, met on September 23 in New York City and discussed issues re...
- + The Lament of the Armenian Lady Farmer: How Green Is My ?Bardez?—» The old country is never too far from this transplanted exile Armenian-American Keghetzi deegeen’s (lady’s) heart. It’s July as I write...
- + ARF Western U.S. Conference to Examine the First Republic—GLENDALE—In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Republic of Armenia, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) ̵...
- + Armenia’s Education Minister: ‘Armenian Is and Will Remain the Only Official Language’—YEREVAN—Armenia’s Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan announced on Sept. 22 that Armenian will remain the only official language in Arme...
- + Financial Disclosures of Armenia’s Penitentiary Institution Chiefs—It’s the first time since the amendment to the Law on Public Services that the employees of penitentiary institutions submit their financial disclosu...
- + Police Arrest One Person In Tufenkian Hotel Shoot-Out—Police are still searching for the other suspects - Albert Blbulyan (1982) and Armen Karadavidov (1984). More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hayk Harutyunyan, Jailed In the November 5, 2013 "Revolution Incident", Conditionally Released—On that day, a small group of demonstrators led by Shant Harutyunyan set off fireworks and made their way from Liberty Square to the Presidential Pal...
- + Secretary Tillerson Thanks Armenia?s Dedication to Regional Stability and International Peacekeeping—ANCA Welcomes U.S. Appreciation for Armenia’s Constructive Contribution to Peace WASHINGTON—In an apparent nod to Armenia’s constructive...
- + ARF Bureau Member Hagop Der Khatchadourian, German MP Cem ?zdemir Receive Mkhitar Gosh Medal—YEREVAN—Member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau Hagop Der Khatchadourian and co-chair of the Green Party of Germany Cem ?zdemir w...
- + Twenty-Six Years On: From Charitable Assistance to Social Change—Diasporan Aid to Armenia in the Post-Independence Era Special to the Armenian Weekly The following article is adapted from a presentation ...
- + Embracing Innovation: “Green” Solutions to Improve Life in Shirak’s Haykavan Village—19 disadvantaged families in Haykavan, a village in Armenia’s northwestern Shirak Province, are participating in a project to grow raspberries to supp...
- + Soldiers of Independence - Part 1—Soldiers of Independence - Part 1 More... [Category: Politics]
- + “Big Laundry” Exhibit: Exposing Issues Facing Armenia Via Satire—During the exhibition, at Yerevan’s Mashtots Park, participants will also be able to take an issue of the “Tsets” (Moth) satirical paper. More... [C...
- + Checking in on the 26th—Twenty-six years ago, on Sept. 21, the current Republic of Armenia (RoA) came into existence. It was the third manifestation of an Armenian republic. ...
- + Tufenkian Artisan Carpets Calls on U.S. Treasury Secretary to Start Tax Treaty Talks with Armenia—Owner and CEO James Tufenkian Has Built Landmark Boutique Hotels and Established Carpet Weaving Workshops across Armenia WASHINGTON—Tufenkian Artis...
- + Poem: Liberty— The Government Building in Yerevan (Photo: Araz Chiloyan) Liberty By Mikael Nalbandian Translated by Alice Stone Blackwell When God, who is ...
- + Armenia-Diaspora Conference: Diaspora Businesswoman Says Mafia Tactics in Armenia Turn-Off Investors, Including Herself—The 6th Armenia-Diaspora Forum took place in Yerevan on 18-20 September. Sessions and discussions related to Armenia’s economy, national security, for...
- + U.S. Congress Members in Artsakh—U.S. House of Representatives members Frank Pallone (New Jersey) and Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) arrived in Artsakh today and were met by Artsakh Parliamen...
- + Stop Amulsar Mine! Protesters Roll Huge Gold Ball Through Downtown Yerevan—Protesters held placards reading "Gold to you, cyanide to us?"Cops, caught off guard, rushed to scene to stop the “illegal orb”. More... [...
- + Offshore to Sevan: Mining Interests of Armenia’s Advisor to State Social Security Service Chief—Arayik Arshakyan, an advisor to the head of Armenia’s State Social Security Service, has his eyes set on two potential mine sites in Gegharkounik Prov...
- + Yerevan’s Alternate Universe: Residents of Mars—41 families live in the building, and residents say none are economically secure. They get by working as cleaning attendants, scrubbing toilets and wa...
- + Family Members, Supporters of Imprisoned Garo Yegnukian Detained, Later Released in Yerevan—YEREVAN—Supporters and family members of imprisoned Armenian American Garo Yegnukian were detained early on Sept. 19 in Yerevan’s city center for hold...
- + ARS Members Visit Artsakh Army Base in Martakert—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Members of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Eastern United States recency participated in a week-long celebration in Artsakh organiz...
- + Filmmaker Bared Maronian To Receive ANCA-Western Region Arts and Letters Award—GLENDALE, Calif.– The Armenian National Committee of America—Western Region (ANCA-WR) will honor celebrated film director Bared Maronian with one of i...
- + Yerevan Police Detain Garo Yegnukian's Wife and Kids; Allege Bomb Tip-Off Received—Minutes ago, police detained the wife and children of Garo Yegnukian (now on trial for complicity in the seizure of a Yerevan police building in July ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister at Armenia-Diaspora Conference: “We need to straighten our back and continue building together the country we all dream about”—First and foremost, my belief is that Armenia has a huge potential. I am convinced that we have all the chances to become a modern and progressive cou...
- + Police Release Yegnukian Family Members and Others Detained Today in Yerevan—Relatives and supporters of Garo Yegnukian ?now on trial for complicity in the seizure of a Yerevan police building in July 2016 by the armed Sasna Dz...
- + 58 Countries Unite to Stop Trade in Goods Used for Torture and Carrying Out Death Penalty—Yesterday evening, the international Alliance for Torture-Free Trade was launched during the United Nations General Assembly week in New York. Armenia...
- + Former Employees of Bankrupt Vanadzor Chemical Plant Close Highway—Former employees of the Vanadzor-Kimprom chemical plant closed a section of Armenia’s M-6 Highway earlier today for thirty minutes to demand answers r...
- + U.S. Ambassador Mills Attends Opening of Refurbished Areni-1 Cave—U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills was on hand to mark the official opening of the Areni-1 cave in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor Province. More... [Ca...
- + Shahoumyan Mayor Gets Jail Time for Creating "Shadow Jobs" and Paying Wages—The court found that between 2008-2016 Yoyloyan had created several non-existent job postings and that salaries were paid to the individuals registere...
- + UK Jails Two Men in the "Premier League" of Arms Trafficking—Two men described in court as the "premier league" of firearms suppliers were jailed Monday for selling weapons from the dark web to organiz...
- + Statement from OCCRP on Serbian Government Attacks on KRIK.rs—It has come to our attention that members of the current government have launched a smearing campaign against one of the members of our network. Mor...
- + Armenian President Focuses on Artsakh and Turkey During U.N. General Assembly Speech—Below is the unedited official version of the speech delivered by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on September 19 at the 72nd session of the UN Gene...
- + When Even the Dead Cannot Rest in Peace: Turkey?s Intolerance toward the ?Other?—Special to the Armenian Weekly Just when one thinks the level of hatred and intolerance in Turkey toward minorities cannot get any worse, somethi...
- + 2017 AYF Olympics: Thank You, Racine AYF ?Armen Garo? Chapter and Community—First and foremost, our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter and community for putting on a beautiful O...
- + Catholicos Aram I Highlights Problems of Emigration, Lack of Confidence; Urges National Unity—» Aram I »at Sixth Armenia-Diaspora Conference: ‘Armenia Is Not Merely a Tourist Attraction, a Market for Business, or a Passport. Shame on ...
- + Catholicos Garegin II, Garo Paylan Meet in Etchmiadzin—Catholicos Garegin II welcomed Paylan, who is visiting Armenia to participate in the Armenia-Diaspora Conference and thanked him for his work in the T...
- + President Sargsyan at Armenia-Diaspora Conference in Yerevan: "Armenia is changing to become a more open, flexible and democratic state"—Firmly standing on its feet, our Homeland has the power and the will to finally develop a concept of strategic partnership with the Diaspora. More.....
- + Hovhannes, Amalya and Their Granddaughter: Living Under One Roof with Rats—Next to a recently constructed building in the Akhouryan community in Armenia’s Shirak Province, stands a rusting container hut (vagon tohmik) in whic...
- + ‘Women of 1915’ to Make Rhode Island Premiere on Oct. 14—The award-winning documentary “Women of 1915” will make its Rhode Island premiere on Oct. 14, at 5:30 p.m., at Rhode Island College’...
- + Lapshin Clears up Azerbaijani Misinformation; Appeals to Armenian People to ‘Hold Firm’—‘Armenians, Hold Firm! These People Want to See You Dead, Full Stop’ Alexander Lapshin has taken to his blog and social media outlets to dismiss the...
- + Another Year of Learning: ARS Detroit Zavarian Armenian One-Day School Kicks off New School Year—Story and Photos By Georgi-Ann Bargamian Oshagan “[Armenian Schools] are the light of our eyes. If your eyes can’t see, you are blind. Our school...
- + Kindergarten in Aragatsavan: Employing New Approaches to Prepare 200 Children for the Modern World—The director says that when founding the pre-school, she wanted this one to be different from the Soviet-era kindergartens. For example, the children ...
- + Haghartzin Residents Close Highway: Demand to be Allowed to Collect and Sell Wood from Forest—They told reporters that even though the government had decreased the fee from 10,800 AMD to 5,400 two days ago, the decision hadn’t been implemented ...
- + Germany Probes Reports About US Weapons Transfers to Syria over Germany—German authorities will launch an investigation into media reports claiming the US flew weapons for Syrian rebels through the Ramstein air base behind...
- + MP Mark Pritchard Appointed British Trade Envoy to Armenia and Georgia—On September 12, the UK Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Mr Mark Pritchard, MP, as a British Trade Envoy to Armenia and Georgia. More... [Ca...
- + AYF Summer 2017: The Worth of Our Words—The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Org...
- + Twenty-Seven New U.S. Representatives Co-Sponsor Armenian Genocide Resolution—Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Apply Lessons of the Armenian Genocide in Preventing New Atrocities across the Middle East WASHINGTON—Twenty-seven U....
- + ‘They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Relief’ to Make Boston-Area Public Premiere Next Month—The Premiere Is Presented by National Association for Armenian Studies and Research and the Near East Foundation LEXINGTON, Mass.—The National Assoc...
- + 5 Companies in Armenia Receiving Largest State Procurement Contracts Are Linked to Government Officials—Flash and AMPG Group are among the list of companies that have signed major contracts in 2016 and in the first half of 2017. More... [Category: Poli...
- + ECHR Finds in Favor of 'Tortured' Armenian Soldier: Armenian Government Must Pay 6,000 Euros—The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), on September 14, issued a decision in favor of Alik Matevosyan, a former soldier serving in the Armenian ar...
- + 2017 International Hrant Dink Award Goes to Eren Keskin from Turkey and Ai Weiwei from China—The Istanbul award ceremony was hosted by Ece Dizdar and the opening speech was made by the President of Hrant Dink Foundation, Rakel Dink. More... ...
- + Armenian Prez Off to Ashgabat for Asian Games—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan leaves for Turkmenistan tomorrow to attend the opening ceremonies of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in ...
- + Harvest in Yerevan: Co-ops, Farmers Selling Preserves, Juices, Pastries and More—The 4th Annual Rural Life and Traditions Festival kicked-off the other day in Yerevan’s English Park.Displaying the bounty of Armenia, the festival al...
- + ATP and Voskevaz Winery Partnering on First Joint Tour on Sept. 29—KARIN, Armenia—Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and Voskevaz Winery are partnering to provide joint tours to Karin and Voskevaz Village in the Aragatsotn re...
- + Program to Showcase Musical Heritage of Ukrainians, Georgians, Armenians—JAMAICA PLAIN, Mass.—A unique program, “Our Songs, Our Legacy,” showcasing the rich musical heritage of three cultures—Ukrainian, Georgian, and Armeni...
- + Shooting in Central Yerevan Leaves One Dead, One Injured—YEREVAN—A shooting took place on Thursday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. in Vernissage, the open-air flea market in central Yerevan. According to a News.a...
- + Armenia’s Two Sevans: The Lake and the Town—Other than sharing the same name, the lake and the town really have nothing in common. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sevan’s Woes: Not Much Has Changed in the Town Despite the Tourist Trade—The town of Sevan remains one of the most depressed and unimproved in all of Armenia. Basic infrastructure is a remnant of the Soviet era. Even the to...
- + Untapped Potential: Lake Sevan Tourism Fails to Spur Development in Sevan Town—Even though thousands visit the lake every year, in summer and increasingly now in the winter as well, the 20,000 or so residents of the town have see...
- + Sevan’s Clogged Sewers: 1 Billion AMD Needed in Repairs, New Construction—There are seven real estate boards in Sevan tasked with maintaining the buildings, most constructed in the Soviet-era. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sevan’s Cultural Scene: Seven Organizations Under One Roof—Architect Vigen Hakobyan says that Sevan should have become a major town over the years; a modern tourist center to service and welcome visitors. Hako...
- + Five Companies Still Owe 99 Million AMD to Grape Growers in Armenia—The grape harvest will soon start in Armenia, but some companies that buy the grapes for reprocessing are holding back on purchases this year. More....
- + One Dead, One Wounded in Yerevan Shoot-Out—A man entering the Tufenkian Hotel, opposite Yerevan’s Vernisaj market, was shot earlier this afternoon and taken to hospital by his bodyguards. Mor...
- + Judge Allows Some Sasna Dzrer Defendants Visitation, Telephone Privileges—A Yerevan court today partially sustained a motion by defense attorneys in the Sasna Dzrer trial allowing eight of the eighteen defendants to be visit...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Appoints 26-Year-Old Goris Acting Mayor—The 26-year-old Aroushanyan will serve as acting Gori mayor until the November 5 local elections. More... [Category: Politics]
- + “Formidable Judgement” Debuts at Yerevan’s Opera and Ballet Theatre—The performance is based on Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa di Requiem designed and staged by PaoloMicciche', and features 3-D installations displaying Michela...
- + Yerevan Police Identify Three Suspects in Yesterday's Shooting—The police have provided no information as to the cause of the shooting that sent afternoon visitors to Vernisaj market run for cover. More... [Cate...
- + Shoushi, Artsakh – Slice of Life Photos—The photos they took of residents and their daily lives appeared in the Shoushi 48 Hours” book that was launched on September 12, in the town, the sec...
- + The 95th Anniversary of the Destruction of Greeks and Armenians in Smyrna/Izmir: An Interview with Tehmine Martoyan—Special to the Armenian Weekly Tehmine Martoyan is lecturer at the University of Economy and Law (Yerevan, Armenia). She is also the president of...
- + Shahinian and Saghdejian Family Donations Expand Scope of ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program—ANCA Job Placement Program Hits New Milestones WASHINGTON—The power and reach of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Hovig Apo Saghdej...
- + ANCA Eastern Region and St. Illuminator’s Cathedral Host Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in New York—» Rep. Gabbard Meets with the East Coast Armenian-American community Ahead of Her Upcoming Congressional Visit to Armenia NEW YORK—On Sept. 10,...
- + Students at Risk: 30% of Armenia’s Schools Seismically Unsafe—If there’s ever a 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Armenia, numerous school buildings will partly or fully collapse, resulting in large numbers of casualti...
- + Ardvi Protest: Residents and Environmentalists Fill Hole Dug by Mining Company—Ardvi residents have opposed plans to open the mine, a mere two kilometers from their village,from the start. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Attorney Boycott: Sasna Dzrer Trial Postponed—Today’s trial session of the Sasna Dzrer defendants was postponed since most of the attorneys staged a boycott to protest what they claim are arbitrar...
- + U.S. Groups Voice Concerns Over Strike Announcement by Lawyers in Yerevan Sasna Dzrer Trial—Lawyers are “Officers of the Court” irrespective of which side of the aisle they carry out their duties More... [Category: Politics]
- + EU Parliament Demands Investigation into “Azerbaijani Laundromat” revelations—The European Parliament called for tighter anti-corruption measures on Wednesday and for an investigation into reports that Azerbaijan paid off EU dec...
- + Turks Deny All Evidence of Genocide; Azeris Deny Any Evidence of Corruption—For over a century, no matter what evidence is presented to the Turkish government about their guilt as perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide, they al...
- + Vahe Berberian’s New Monologue ?Ooremn? Opens on Sept. 17 in Glendale—“I think this is my most contemporary piece,” says Berberian speaking about his latest monologue “Ooremn.” “That’s why I’m excited and I can’t w...
- + Georgian Citizen Anna Sarafyan Killed in Turkey—DEMRE, Turkey—The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Sept. 12 that a 51-year-old Georgian citizen named Anna Sarafyan was killed in dow...
- + Armenian Government Turns to Veolia Group for Help with Nairit Plant—Veolia Water General Director Christian Lefaix told Tonoyan that Veolia Group, Veolia Water’s parent company, has divisions with the professional expe...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Calls for Demographic Plan of Action—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today gathered top officials for a discussion regarding the country’s worsening demographic situation, and to...
- + Classmate Arrested as Suspect in Ajapnyak Stabbing—Yerevan police say they have arrested a suspect in yesterday’s stabbing of a teenage student in the city’s Ajapnyak neighborhood. More... [Category:...
- + Homenetmen U.S. Eastern Region’s 30th Annual Scouting Camp Takes Place in Maryland— Camp Round Meadow, Sabillasville, Md. Before summer ends and school begins, Homenetmen scouts from all over the Eastern Region of the U.S. look fo...
- + Imprisoned Russian-Israeli Blogger Alexander Lapshin Pardoned by Baku—Russian-Israeli Blogger Reportedly Attempted Suicide Before Being Pardoned by Azerbaijani President BAKU, Azerbaijan (A.W.)—Russian-Israeli blogger ...
- + Artsakh’s Human Rights Defender Says Azerbaijan’s Lapshin Plan Has Failed—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) Ombudsman (human rights defender) Ruben Melikyan said Azerbaijan has failed in its plan of limi...
- + Sevan’s Boh?me: A Caf? for Local Young Artists, and a Cool Place to Hang—Gohar Mnatsakanyan saw a need for a place in Sevan where the town’s young people could gather in a relaxed atmosphere to talk, and yes, even hone thei...
- + Catholicos Garegin II Receives Delegation of Spiritual Leaders of Iraqi Christian Communities—The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church noted that while the Armenian people has suffered numerous tragedies and massacres throughout history, they ...
- + Azerbaijan News Director Freed, Still Under House Arrest—In a surprise move, Azerbaijani authorities released on Monday 16 people from custody, including the director of the only independent news agency in t...
- + Gunfire Kills Two in Vagharshapat—Shoots rang out just after midnight last night in Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin) killing the driver of a car and its passenger in the town’s Andranik neig...
- + Classmates Stab Teenage Student in Ajapnyak—The report issued by the Investigative Committee fails to name the school or the condition of the victim. More... [Category: Politics]
- + “Don’t Close Our School” - Pyunik Pupils Demonstrate Outside Government Building in Yerevan—The pupils held aloft banners reading “Please review the decision”, “Don’t facilitate emigration”, and “The village must have a school”. More... [Ca...
- + Catholicos Karekin II Blasts Baku?s Aggression during Meeting with Azerbaijan?s Religious Leader—MOSCOW (A.W.)—Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II strongly criticized Azerbaijan’s hostility and its leadership’s unwillingness to wor...
- + Coffee on the “Go” in Yerevan: Bus-Caf? on Saryan Street—A bus-caf? has been attracting a young clientele on 1 Saryan Street for over a week. The founders say it’s the first of its kind in Armenia. More......
- + Sustainable School: Growing Vegetables to Feed Pupils in Teghout Village—School Principal Argam Tamrazyan says they also want to reach out to benefactors so that they can set-up a small greenhouse in the school yard. This w...
- + Contentious Court: Protests at Yerevan Trial of Jirayr Sefilyan and Six Others—The ongoing trial, in Yerevan, of Jirayr Sefilyan and six others charged in 2016 with illegal arms purchase and possession and with conspiracy to seiz...
- + U.S. Forest Service Team in Armenia for Post-Fire Recovery Support—A team of experts from the U.S. Forest Service is in Armenia working with the Ministry of Nature Protection to assist with decisions of where, when, a...
- + Yerevan's Vernisaj Market: Police Bar Merchants from Displaying Wares on Sidewalk—The merchants sent a letter to Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, requesting that they be permitted to set up shop, at the same spot, on the weekend. Othe...
- + Destruction for Profit: A Nonexpert’s Observation of Mining in Armenia—By J. D. A few years ago, my wife and I visited the monastery of Akhtala, a 10th-century fortified Armenian church»with impressive murals. The churc...
- + Pete Najarian: Still Chasing but Not Catching— The Naked & The Nude: A Nonfiction Novel By Pete Najarian Regent Press (June 30, 2017),»454 pages ISBN-10: 1587903954 Paperback, $25 The c...
- + Turkey’s Genocide Denial: Four Narratives— Special to the Armenian Weekly Turkey still denies the Armenian Genocide, during which 1.5 million Armenians perished. The Turkish state does not h...
- + Pixomatic: Armenian Start-Up Creates Mobile App Making Photo Editing a Breeze—The app is based on artificial intelligence, and, due to it, some functions are automated. The name of the start-up speaks for itself: “Pixomatic”–“Pi...
- + Yerevan Court Throws Out Hetq Suit to Get Copy of Decision to Drop Mihran Poghosyan Offshore Case—On September 4, a Yerevan court threw out a suit filed by the Investigative Journalists NGO to force the Special Investigative Service (SIS) to hand o...
- + U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Ensures Continued Artsakh Funding—In the Assembly's testimony earlier this year to the Senate Appropriations Committee, Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny urged robust funding f...
- + Outside Help: U.S. Forestry Service Personnel Arrive in Armenia—U.S. Forestry Service personnel have arrived in Armenia and will be investigating areas in the country recently damaged by a host of wildfires, and wi...
- + They?re All Wet—Some two weeks shy of 12 years ago, I referred to hurricane Katrina for the first time. It was, unsurprisingly, in the context of environmental neglig...
- + Armenia: The Struggle for Justice (Part II)—Some Armenians, Fed Up with Injustice, Leave the Country. Others, like Shahnazaryan, Stay and Resist… Part Two of David Barsamian’s Interview...
- + ARS Soseh Kindergarten Building Opens in Stepanakert (Photos)—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—Earlier today, the new building of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Soseh Kindergarten officially opened in Stepanakert. Earl...
- + Yerevan’s Malatia Dormitory: Hope Endures Despite the Hardships—11-year-old Anahit dreams of becoming a policewoman. Christine proudly says that Anahit has decided to buy school uniforms for Edmon with her first sa...
- + Yerevan's Sasna Dzrer Trial; Defense Attorneys Decry Arbitrary Searches—Today’s court session in the ongoing trial of the Sasna Dzrer defendants again was the scene of heated debate between defense attorneys and court bail...
- + Police Raid the Home of Brazil’s Olympics Chief in Bribe Inquiry—Police searched on Tuesday the home of Brazil’s top Olympics official and called him for questioning about his possible role in buying votes to secure...
- + California State Bar Disbars Lawyer Involved in Genocide Insurance Embezzlement Fiasco—Rita Mahdessian, a lawyer who was alleged to have siphoned over $355,00 in money received from the settlement of pre-Genocide insurance claims held by...
- + Philadelphia ?Sebouh? Chapter Wins 84th Annual AYF Olympics—» MILWAUKEE, Wis. (A.W.)—The Philadelphia “Sebouh” chapter»used the old Varantian formula of having some great athletes to get a few hig...
- + Bedros Sevadjian?s Gold Tray on Display at Buckingham Palace—In “Jeweler to an Emperor: Bedros A. Sevadjian (1918-1977),” (Armenian Weekly, Aug. 15, 2016), I wrote about the gold tray that Emperor Ha...
- + Youth Explore Identity and Culture at ArtLinks 2017—WRIGHTWOOD, Calif.—The 2017 Hamazkayin ArtLinks youth forum took place in Wrightwood, Calif. June 29-July 2, with some 30 participants and 10 organize...
- + Manure Power: Biogas Production Introduced in Armenia’s Basen Village—Basen is a village in Armenia’s Shirak province. It’s been entitled a “Green Village” since 2013, with the introduction of renewable energy and new ag...
- + Pyunik Parents Continue School Boycott; Send Petitions to Top Officials—The school boycott began on September 1, the first day of the fall semester, and calls by the school principal and government officials to end it have...
- + Byurakan Fire Rages On—New pockets of fire have ignited in the forests surrounding the Aragatzotn village of Byurakan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Cell Tower Revenues Going to Mayors, Not the Community Coffers—However, in over fifty of the communities Hetq researched for the article, these rents paid by telephone operators don’t wind up in the community coff...
- + Soldier Deaths in Armenia: One Artist Tackles the Secret with Prostrate Bodies—Artist Artur Sharoyan consulted with many individuals and organizations before organizing this live installation in Yerevan targeting a very sensitive...
- + Azerbaijani Laundromat: Grand Corruption and How to Buy Influence—When you have access to state coffers and your country sits on one of the biggest oil and gas reserves in the world, it is hardly surprising that the ...
- + 2017 AYF Olympics: Golf and Tennis—The 2017 Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Olympic Games kicked off on Friday with golf, tennis, and swimming*. Peter Tashjian and Adam Aktchian shar...
- + Aleppo-NGO Stands with the Armenian Community of Texas during Hurricane Harvey—The Aleppo Compatriotic Charitable Organization (Aleppo-NGO) said in a Sept. 3 statement that it has been following the devastation caused by Hurrican...
- + Armenia’s Foreign Policy Four Years after the U-Turn—Four years after Yerevan announced its intention to join the Russian-led Customs Union (now Eurasian Economic Union - EAEU), the consequences of the m...
- + Byurakan Wildfire Destroys Twenty Hectares—Some twenty hectares of brushland and forest have burnt near the village of Byurakan in Armenia’s Aragatzotn Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Defense Ministry Delegation Visits China—A delegation led by Armenian Minister of Defense Vigen Sargsyan today visited the headquarters of the China Poly Group Corporation in Beijing. More....
- + Six New Arrests in Israel's “Submarine Affair” Corruption Probe—Israeli police arrested six government and military officials on Sunday in connection with alleged corruption in a US$2 billion deal to buy submarines...
- + The Azerbaijani Laundromat—The Azerbaijani Laundromat is a complex money-laundering operation and slush fund that handled $2.9 billion over a two-year period through four shell ...
- + Taner Ak?am to Receive 2018 ‘Upstander’ Honor from World Without Genocide—WORCESTER, Mass. (Clark News)—Clark University history Professor Taner Ak?am will be honored with the 2018 Outstanding Upstander Award from the World ...
- + Canadian Parliamentary Delegation Concludes Visit to Artsakh, Reiterates Commitment to Artsakh Peace—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—A Canadian delegation headed by Rev. Majed el-Shafie, founder and president of One Free World International, and Members of Parli...
- + Armenia’s Public Schools: Some 500 Teacher Vacancies, Mostly in Villages—This data doesn’t come from the Ministry of Education and Science, which says it has no exact teacher vacancy numbers, but from the country’s ten prov...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The ministry says that Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire some 200 times last week, firing over 2,200 rounds of various caliber small arms. ...
- + Artsakh Celebrates 26 Independence Anniversary—Armen Yeramishyan captures some scenes of independence festivities in the Artsakh capital of Stepanakert. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Construction Volume Drops 9%—Armenia's GDP grew by 5.5% in the first half of 2017. In contrast, the construction volume in the country in the first seven months of 2017 decreased ...
- + 2017 AYF Olympics: Thursday at the Olympics—It was a treat to simply load up my car and drive an hour north to Milwaukee and not have to deal with airport lines and chaos. The day was sunny and ...
- + New Highway Linking Armenia and Artsakh Inaugurated—YEREVAN (RFE/RL)—A newly built second highway connecting Armenia to Artsakh was inaugurated in the presence of President Serge Sarkisian and other sen...
- + Armenian Weekly Exclusive: Secretly Taken Photographs of Surp Giragos Desecration—Exclusive Photographs:»Surp Giragos Has Been Off Limits to the Public Since the Most Recent Clashes between the Turkish Military and Kurdish Fighters ...
- + Yerevan’s Hamazgayin State Theatre to Get New Home; It’s Just Not Where Sos Sargsyan Dreamt Of—Armenia’s government today gave the green light for the construction of a new building in Yerevan that will house the Hamazgayin State Theatre, named ...
- + No Classes Today in Pyunik; Parents Protest Government Decision to Close Village School—Instead of presenting their new teachers with flowers today, the first day of the new school year, first graders in the Kotayk village of Pyunik, esco...
- + New School Welcomes Students in Vardenis Village—September 1, the first day of school in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Second Highway Linking Armenia and Artsakh Officially Opens—The highway starts from Armenia’s Gegharkounik province and stretches via the Shahoumyan district of Artsakh until the Martakert district. It’s 114.6 ...
- + Mine Explodes, Killing Artsakh Soldier—Hayk Khachatryan a soldier serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, died today when a mine exploded at the eastern military outpost, mortally wounding him...
- + Khosrov Forest? After the Wildfires—Khosrov Forest? After the Wildfires More... [Category: Politics]
- + Wikimedia, Gulbenkian Foundation Host Wiki Camp for Western Armenian—LA BOURBOULE, France—The Wikimedia Foundation and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation hosted the Third International Wiki Camp for Western Armenian fro...
- + The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Announces Scholarship for Yazidi Students—YEREVAN—The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative recently announced a new annual scholarship for Yazidi students, established in partnership with renowned Y...
- + Hundreds of Campers Participate in Camp Javakhk 2017—Camp Javakhk Expands to the Village of Darakyugh AKHALKALAK, Georgia—Camp Javakhk concluded another successful year of camps in three municipalities...
- + Armenia to Spend $115K on Hayastan-Spyurk Conference—The money will be used to rent the Karen Demirchian Sports-Concert Complex, on organizational expenses, and to furnish the various meeting halls. Mo...
- + Armenia Lifts Entry Visa Requirement for Japanese Citizens—The move is not reciprocal, and citizens of Armenia will still need a visa to enter Japan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Nine Families Living in Yerevan Boarding School to Get Government Help with Housing—Five of the families fled from Azerbaijan almost thirty years ago and have been living in the dilapidated annex of the school since. More... [Catego...
- + Artsakh Defense Minister Receives Canadian MPs, Activists—Among the guest at the meeting were Majed el-Shafie president and founder of One Free World International (OFWI), a Toronto-based international human ...
- + Do Not Spin Our History: An Open Letter to Fresno Unified School Board President Brooke Ashjian—Mr. Ashjian, When I read what you said during the Fresno Unified School Board meeting on Aug. 23, I was appalled. I am Armenian, and the grandson of ...
- + Israel Freezes Drone-Maker’s License Amid Complaints That It Attacked Armenian Positions—TEL AVIV (A.W.)—The Israeli Ministry of Defense has frozen some Aeronautics Defense Systems licenses, preventing the firm from exporting its military ...
- + Armenia's Central Bank Issues More Optimistic GDP Numbers for 2017—Armenia’s Central Bank now says the country will experience 3.9-4.8% economic growth this year, up from its original estimate of 3.3-4.8% released aft...
- + Documenting the Past: Yeva Sargsyan Creates Online Encyclopedia of Armenian Architecture of 1960s-1990s—I talked talk to project manager Yeva Sargsyan about the idea of creating the online encyclopedia of architecture, ArmArch, the working process and up...
- + Armenia’s Top Ten Restaurants: What They Pay in Property Tax—Hetq contacted MP Iveta Tonoyan, Tsarukyan’s press spokesperson twice on the matter. She promised to speak to Mayor Poghosyan and then get back to us ...
- + Eighth Wounded Soldier Receives a House in Artsakh from the Tufenkian Foundation—Gagik Petrosyan is the eghth soldier to receive a fully renovated house from the Tufenkian Foundation. Before being wounded, Mr. Petrosyan served in o...
- + Pulitzer Prize Winners Balakian and Nguyen and Renowned Journalists David and Adi Ignatius to Headline Innovate Armenia—LOS ANGELES—Poet Peter Balakian and novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen will grapple with the shifting place of the humanities in a postmodern and possibly “po...
- + Nineteen People Indicted for Turkish Attack on Peaceful Protesters in Washington—If Convicted, Hate Crime Charges Can Extend Prison Terms to 15 Years WASHINGTON, D.C.—A grand jury in the U.S. capital issued indictments against ...
- + ANCA Interns Wrap-Up Memorable Summer of Advocacy and Education—» Largest ANCA Intern Class Leaves Its Mark on Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Leo Sarkisian In...
- + Nairit Fire: Ministry Advises Area Residents to Close Doors and Windows—Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations reports that fires in three of the four ethanol alcohol storage tankers have been extinguished. More... ...
- + Nairit Fire: Higher Level of Some Pollutants but Still Not Dangerous, Says Ministry—The ministry says yesterdays recorded levels are far below the levels specified as harmful and any pollutants released during yesterday’s fire pose n...
- + Nothing Official Yet as to What Caused Nairit Fire—It appears that no one in the Armenian government yet knows, or will not publicly say, what caused yesterday’s fire at the Nairit chemical plant in Y...
- + Hitchhiking with Narek: 4,000 Kilometers Through Turkey (Part 1)—Hi, this is Hetq photographer Narek Aleksanyan, here to tell you, via photos, about my recent two-week, 4,000-kilometer hitchhiking adventure. More...
- + Garni Residents Caught Electroshocking Trout in Khosrov Reserve—Today, while extinguishing the remaining fires in the Armenia’s Khosrov Forest State Reserve, units of the Ministry of Nature Protection and forest w...
- + Nairit Chemical Pant Fire: Ministry Claims No Threat to Nearby Residents or Environment—Armenia’s Minister of Emergency Situations Daniel Tonoyan issued a statement claiming that the fire at Yerevan’s Nairit chemical plant is under contr...
- + Hidden Agenda? Daughter and Son-In-Law of Gyumri Mayor Purchase Company in Prague—The daughter of Samvel Balasanyan, the current mayor of Gyumri (Armenia’s second largest city), and her husband, have purchased a real estate and bre...
- + Artist Artyom Sargsyan: “The apricot pit symbolizes the enduring quality of Armenians."—The pit of Armenia’s most beloved fruit, the apricot, has become an emblem for painter Artyom Sargsyan from Gyumri. Its images are everywhere - from t...
- + Zero Revenues: Is Ambassador Sarkissian Working for Free?—Armenia’s Commission on Ethics of High-Ranking Officials must have been on vacation for the three years the ambassador failed to file any disclosure a...
- + Artsakh, Abkhazia Foreign Ministers Meet—Karen Mirzoyan and Daur Kove discussed approaches designed to strengthen friendly relations between their two governments. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Fire Reported at Yerevan's Nairit Chemical Plant—In May 2009, an explosion at the plant killed four employees. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sari Tagh Trial Continues; Police Can't Identify Defendants—Two policemen, prosecution eyewitnesses in the trial of Harutyun Torosyan, Hrayr Isakhanyan, Andranik Kyeosyan and Edward Zeytunyan, charged with publ...
- + Yerevan’s Nairit Chemical Plant Still Burning—Clouds of acrid black smoke continue to plume from Yerevan’s Nairit chemical plant.The fire was reported at around 2 p.m. today. More... [Category: ...
- + Former Artsakh Defense Minister Proclaims Innocence in Weapons Trial—Former Artsakh Minister of Defense Samvel Babayan, now on trial in a Yerevan court for money laundering and attempting to smuggle a missile launcher i...
- + Wounded Artsakh Solider Dies in Hospital—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that contract soldier Artak Bisharyan died today in the Stepanakert Central Military Hospital from wounds infl...
- + Protest Planned: New Health Regulation Irks Bread Manufacturers in Armenia—The man said he would have to spend 100,000 AMD apiece in order that his four vehicles satisfy the new health requirements, and even then, they wouldn...
- + How Realpolitik Affects Artsakh (And What We Must Do)— Special to the Armenian Weekly In the 100 years since the beginning of the Armenian Genocide and the subversion of the First Armenian Republic, we ...
- + Community Reacts to Fresno School Board President Ashjian’s Comments Equating LGBT Response to Ottoman Turks—By Carmen George for The Fresno Bee FRESNO, Calif. (The Fresno Bee)—A Fresno Armenian pastor is among many now calling for the resignation of Fresno...
- + Viewing Ukraine from Armenia—Prompted by the New York Times reporting that North Korea may have gotten some of its best missile technology from a factory in Ukraine, I realized th...
- + Hiding the Data: Armenian Government Failed to Publish “Quality of Life” Survey Results—While the government claimed the study results had been published, offering the following link as proof, nothing appeared on the screen when checked b...
- + Judge Bars Garo Yegnukian's Attorney from Reading Entire Complaint—Hayrapetyan has filed a complaint with the court, claiming several violations by the preliminary investigative body and the state examiners. More......
- + Armenia’s Noravank and Tatev Monasteries: To Be Visited More Than Once—Tourism within the confines of Armenia, whether the vacationer is from overseas or a resident of the country, has for decades revolved around the obli...
- + Khosrov Forest: Fewer Smoldering Fires—The number of smoldering fires in Armenia’s Khosrov Forest State Preserve has significantly dropped due to the efforts of ninety emergency service per...
- + Sari Tagh Trial: Defense Attorney Says Police Eyewitness Was Not There—At today’s session in the ongoing trial of Karen Vanoyan and Sargis Arabajyan, charged with assaulting police officers on July 19, 2016, during a publ...
- + Fundraiser Pays Off: Family of Seven Gets a House After Hetq Article Appears—It’s been a month since the family moved to Toumanyan, a town in Lori Province, where a house was bought for them. There’s a bakery, a barn and a yard...
- + Suspect Charged with Gunning Down Four in Shamiram Funeral Home—The IC says that the incident stems from a partially unpaid $75,000 loan given by Kalashyan to five brothers living in Russia. More... [Category: Po...
- + Samsung Heir Jailed for Five Years in South Korean Corruption Scandal—Lee Jae-yong, Samsung’s billionaire heir and South Korea’s third-richest man, was sentenced Friday to five years in prison for his role in a sprawling...
- + Karabakh Frontline Relatively Calm Last Week—The ministry says that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire 160 times during the week, firing more than 2,000 rounds. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Italy Arrests the “Queen of Narcos”—Dressed in shorts and acting as tourists, agents kept their eyes peeled on the villa in the village of Thiene, near Vicenza, for a whole week, careful...
- + Proceeds from ‘Women of Ararat’ R.I. Performance to Support Women’s Organizations in Armenia—CRANSTON, R.I.—A group of Rhode Island Armenian women, led by Dorothy Martiesian, organized a successful seventh performance of Judith Boyajian Strang...
- + ANCA Blasts Outgoing Minsk Group Co-Chair Ambassador Hoagland’s Lopsided Recommendations for Artsakh Peace—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has blasted the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk G...
- + Iowa Becomes 47th State to Officially Recognize the Armenian Genocide—Governor Kim Reynolds Declares Oct. 2017 ‘Armenia Awareness Month’ During Official Signing Ceremony with ANCA Eastern Region, Human Rights...
- + Triple-E Start-Up: Making Augmented Reality Accessible—The authors of the startup plan to hold events to present the AR role and they hope that the application will become so popular that people will use i...
- + Minsk Group U.S. Co-Chair: Territories Outside Nagorno Karabakh Proper Seized by Armenians Must be Returned to Azerbaijan—The VOA has published an article today, in Armenian, claiming that Minsk Group U.S. Co-chair Richard Hoagland has published a list of the basic condi...
- + U.S. Appoints New Minsk Group Co-Chair—Andrew Schofer has been appointed the new permanent U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sasna Dzrer Defendants Instruct Their Lawyers to Skip Trial in Their Absence—Over the course of the trial, many of the eighteen defendants now on trial for seizing a police station in July 2016, have been banned from the courtr...
- + Armenian Government Allocates $2.5 MIllion to Address Problems of Immediate Concern in Provinces—The government also plans to allocate reserve funds to repair roads in the Lori town of Vanadzor. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Artur Aleksanyan Becomes World Wrestling Champion for Third Time—PARIS (A.W.)—Reigning Armenian Olympic champion Artur Aleksanyan became the world Greco-Roman Wrestling champion (98 kg) after beating Russia’s Musa Y...
- + ‘Pan-Armenian Council’ to be Discussed at Armenia-Diaspora Conference in September—YEREVAN (RFE/RL)—Armenian President Serge Sarkisian is pressing ahead with plans to form an advisory “pan-Armenian council” that will consist of senio...
- + A Transition: From Boston to D.C.—By Taleen Simonian Boston University, Class of 2019 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship Participant, 2017 Being a Bostonian means having a handful of...
- + No Irrigation Water: Zorakan Village Residents Threaten to Close Highway—Rafik Babajanyan, a farmer in Zorakan, says the village is one of the most neglected in the country and that irrigation water has always been a probl...
- + Armenia's Artur Aleksanyan Crowned Greco-Roman World Champ in 98 kg Class—This is the third world championship for Aleksanyan, who emerged victorious at the 2016 Rio Olympics. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan’s Worsening Air Quality: Dangerous Levels of Dust, Carbon Monoxide and Sulfur Dioxide Recorded—Prior to 2013, air quality readings were taken at specified hours during the day. Today, readings are taken on a 24-hour basis. More... [Category: P...
- + Minor Earthquake Hits South of Tchambarak—Today at 10:18 am local time, a 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck fifteen kilometers south of Tchambarak, a town of 7,000, in Armenia’s Gegharkouniq Pro...
- + Khosrov Forest Fire: Mopping-Up Operations Continue—Mopping-up operations are continuing to extinguish the last of the smoldering sites in Armenia’s Khosrov Forest State Reserve, where wildfires ignited...
- + Man Charged with Smuggling Drugs from Mexico to the US using a Drone—A young man was charged on Friday with smuggling drugs from Mexico to the United States using a drone, authorities announced Friday. More... [Catego...
- + Armenia to Cut State Funding of Sciences—In 2018-2020, base funding will be cut 4.98% compared to this year. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Minister Awards Medals to Crew of Russian Tanker Plane—Armenia’s Minister of Emergency Situations Davit Tonoyan has awarded medals to the crew of the IL-76 Russian water tanker plane that helped extinguish...
- + Ex-Chairman of the Board of ArmBusinessBank CJSC Sentenced to 13 Years—From August 2012 to March 2013, using false contracts and payment orders, he appropriated a transfer of 5,804,577,000 drams (equivalent to 10,980,000 ...
- + ?A Matter of Conscience?: An Interview with Genocide Scholar and Anti-Genocide Activist Samuel Totten— An Interview with Genocide Scholar and Anti-Genocide Activist Samuel Totten Special to the Armenian Weekly American academic Samuel Totten is p...
- + Language vs. Spirit—The last few years have seen a resurgence of attention paid to the importance of Armenian, its use and continued viability, especially in the Diaspora...
- + American-Armenian Musical Duo: Holding Charity Concerts to Aid to Border Villages—Unison musical duo pianist Shoushan Hakobyan and violinist and composer Rouben Aghiyan, who moved from Armenia to the U.S. five years ago, have been r...
- + Armenians Among 12 Arrested in Los Angeles on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges—Twelve individuals were taken into custody on August 3, 2017 on charges that they diverted at least 2 million prescription pills – including oxycodone...
- + Armenia’s Khosrov Forest: Cause of Wildfires Yet Unclear; Differing Estimates of Hectares Destroyed—The Russian IL-62 tanker plane made seventeen passes over the reserve. It’s now up to units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to conduct mopping...
- + US: Extradited Lithuanian Man Pleads Not Guilty in US$ 100 Million Fraud Case—A Lithuanian man accused of conning Google and Facebook out of over US$ 100 million through an email fraud scheme pleaded not guilty in a US court on ...
- + NAASR/Gulbenkian Foundation Lecture Series to Feature Dr. Henry Theriault—‘Setting the Agenda: Genocide Studies Today and the Place of the Armenian Genocide’ The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAA...
- + Americana Agrees to Advertise ‘Architects of Denial’—GLENDALE, Calif. (Asbarez)—Moments ago, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Glendale chapter received a letter from Caruso Affiliated Ex...
- + 2017 AYF Olympics: The Frozen Custard Capital of the World—» 2017 Armenian Youth Federation Senior Olympic Games, Hosted by the» AYF-YOARF Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter,» to Take Place in Downtown Milwauk...
- + Aerial Investigation Carried Out Over Armenia’s Khosrov Forest—Based on the results of the investigation, a decision will be made as to whether additional flights of the Russian water tanker plane are needed. M...
- + Russian Tanker Plane to Continue Flights over Smoldering Khosrov Forest Reserve—The IL-76 water tanker plane sent to Armenia from Russia will be making more passes over the Khosrov Forest State Reserve to extinguish the remaining...
- + Armenia Sends 7 Athletes to Summer Universiade in Taipei—Some 7,639 athletes from 141 nations will be participating in the games under the official motto – For You, For Youth. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Ministry Calls on Public Not to Harm Animals Fleeing Wildfires—In a statement released today, Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection has called on the public not to harm animals that have fled the wildfires in t...
- + Yelk Alliance MPs Introduce Bill to Eliminate VAT from Drug Sales—MPs from Armenia’s Yelk (Exit) Alliance have presented a bill to parliament that would eliminate VAT from drug sales, thus making prices more afforda...
- + Khosrov Forest; Predicted Temperature Rise Forces Continued Russian Tanker Plane Flights—A Ministry of Defense helicopter flew a reconnaissance mission over the Khosrov Fortest State Reserve earlier today and found that there were pockets...
- + Armenian President Holds Talks on Upcoming Armenia-Diaspora Conference—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today convened a meeting to discuss the upcoming sixth Armenia- Diaspora Conference and steps being taken to form a ...
- + Reporter Threatened, Chased in Sevan—YEREVAN—RFE/RL Armenian service correspondent Narine Ghalechyan was threatened and chased by a man while reporting on safety standards at Armenia’s li...
- + Armenian Guerrilla Fighter Nubar Ozanyan Killed in Rojava while Fighting ISIS—Nor Zartonk: ‘ Unger Nubar has been one of the important bearers of the Armenian revolutionary tradition’ ROJAVA (A.W.)—Nubar Ozanyan ...
- + The Art of Narrating a Trauma—Film Review: ‘The Promise’ Special for the Armenian Weekly Reconstructing the history of a crime, reorganizing the narrative of a tragedy, rese...
- + Environmentalists Say Armenia’s Government Wasn’t Ready for Wildfires—Levon says the main problem is the unpreparedness of Armenia’s government. It’s not about having or not having a firefighter plane, but rather about ...
- + Ministry Claims 85% of Khosrov Wildfire Extinguished—The ministry says that a Russian water tanker plane continues to make flights over the affected area. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Verin Khotanan Village: Getting Older and Emptier—Verin Khotanan is a village in Armenia’s southern Syunik Province. More than half the population is older than 70. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Riding the "Kiddy Train": A Big Deal for Village Children—Children rush out from courtyards large and small to see what’s going on. Within a few minutes the streets are full of noise and commotion, the compl...
- + Israel Detains Billionaire Beny Steinmetz in Money Laundering Probe—Israeli authorities detained on Monday Beny Steinmetz, one of the country’s richest men, and four other money laundering and fraud suspects, media rep...
- + Favoritism Shears Competitors in Georgian Sheep Industry—Beka Gonashvili's love for Georgian folk music led him into the sheep export business nearly a decade ago. But he’s singing a sad song now, claiming t...
- + Australian Miner Iluka Resources Reveals African Bribery Scandal—Australian miner Iluka Resources uncovered that the firm it acquired last year engaged in bribery with senior government officials, The Sydney Morning...
- + AYF Summer 2017: A Village on the Borderline—» The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth ...
- + Turkish Activist Admits Major Blow When Texas Recognized Armenian Genocide—Armenian-Americans knew they had scored a major victory for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide when Texas became the 46th state to recognize it....
- + Bringing the ?Kef? Back to Asbury Park—‘Return to Asbury’ Kef Weekend to Take Place Aug. 25-27 ASBURY PARK, N.J.—The sixth annual “Return to Asbury” kef weekend returns to...
- + Khosrov State Reserve - Mountainous Terrain and Lack of Equipment Hinders Armenia Firefighters—Armenia’s Minister of the Environment Artzvik Minasyan is heading the firefighting efforts in the Khosrov section of the reserve which measures 238.78...
- + Armenia: Khosrov Wildfire Continues to Burn—The wildfire in Armenia’s Khosrov Forest State Reserve, now burning for three days, has already destroyed 400 hectares according to a preliminary esti...
- + The Khosrov Wildfire: Are the Media in Armenia Asking the Right Questions?—The media in Armenia should be asking what caused the fire now raging in the Khosrov Forest State Reserve. For me, that’s the real story to be investi...
- + Crews Continue to Fight Fire at Khosrov Forest State Reserve—ARARAT PROVINCE, Armenia (A.W.)—Firefighters continue to battle a forest fire in Armenia’s Khosrov Forest State Reserve. According to the country’s Mi...
- + Charny Presents a New Approach to Psychological Diagnosis and Therapy in Latest Book—A new book titled A Democratic Mind: Psychology and Psychiatry with Fewer Meds and More Soul by Israel W. Charny focuses on how one is living out on...
- + Armenia: The Struggle for Justice (Part I)—Some Armenians, Fed Up with Injustice, Leave the Country. Others, like Shahnazaryan, Stay and Resist… An Interview with Anna Shahnazaryan by ...
- + Artsakh – Southern Frontline—Artsakh – Southern Frontline More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Kills Artsakh Soldier—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense says that one of its soldiers, Arman Movsisyan, was killed by Azerbaijani gunfire earlier today. More... [Category: ...
- + Yerevan Municipality Discusses Dog Walks, Bicycle Safety Issues—In response to numerous complaints about pet dogs being allowed to run free in the city’s parks, the Yerevan Municipality will be discussing the possi...
- + AWOL Armenian Soldier Found Hanging in Native Village—The body of Abas Aloyan, a conscript soldier in the Armenian army, was found hanging in a shed yesterday in the Shirak village of Hatsik. More... [C...
- + Armenia’s “Ari Tun” (Come Home) Program: Who’s Ari? Where's Home?—Putting aside the fake patriotic and nationalist platitudes, I sincerely declare that for me the Republic of Armenia is not a home, and will never be ...
- + Is Monte Melkonian Memorial Safe? Yerevan State University Guesthouse to Become Hotel—The Yerevan Municipality has granted the building contractor permission to temporarily remove the statute during construction, with the stipulation th...
- + Building a Border Village in Artsakh: Arajamugh Village Expansion Project Makes Headway—Special to the Armenian Weekly» An Interview with Members of the ACAA Artsakh Fund WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—Arajamugh village in southern Arts...
- + Letter to the Editor: Armenia Will Always ‘Feel Like’ Armenia?— Letter to the Editor A view of Yerevan from the Cafesjian Museum of Art (Photo: Serouj) Don’t have expectations of Armenia to make you feel ...
- + Armenian Actor Samvel Tadevosyan: "Theater is the present for me"—We lack ambition that would drive us to create, lead us upwards. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Kapan Airport: $2 Million Project Will Let Passengers Fly to Yerevan for Around $42—It will cost around 20,000 AMD (US$ 42) to fly one way from Kapan, the regional capital of Armenia’s Syunik Province, to Yerevan, the country’s capit...
- + Animal Rights Group Proposes Dog-Friendly Areas in Yerevan—An animal rights organization in Armenia has sent a letter to the mayor of Yerevan proposing that each district in the Armenian capital allocate a sp...
- + Builders' Day in Armenia; PM Thankful for Solid and Beautiful Edifices—Saying that construction is on the rise in the country, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, on the occasion of Builders Day, bestowed medals to...
- + Armenia: Defendants in 2015 Conspiracy to Overthrow Government Deny All Charges—On December 19, 2015, Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) reported that Vahan Shirkhanyan, a former deputy defense minister of Armenia, was arr...
- + Tufenkian Foundation Allocates Seventh Wounded Soldier a House in Artsakh—Although the 2016 emergency has ended, the housing need for Artsakh’s soldiers is still a pending issue. With many wounded/disabled soldiers requirin...
- + Yerevan Residents Complain About Uncollected Trash; Hauler Partly Blames Citizens—Sanitek, the company contracted by the Yerevan Municipality to collect garbage in the Armenian capital, says that several of its garbage trucks have ...
- + Aronian in 4th Place at Grand Chess Tour 2017—Magnus Carlsen leads the overall tour with 34 points, followed by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (31), Wesley So (15.5) and Aronian (12). More... [Category...
- + Hamazkayin New Jersey Chapter Holds Annual Meeting—Seventeen New Members Boost Chapter Activities RIDGEFIELD, N.J. (A.W.)—The Hamazkayin New Jersey chapter held its annual membership meeting on June...
- + Why Did Armenia Not Feel Like Armenia?—Why did Armenia not feel like Armenia to me this time? That is the question I have been trying to answer for the past few days… Could it be because ...
- + Dan Yessian’s ‘An Armenian Trilogy’ to Be Performed by the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra—Award-winning composer, producer, musician, and founder of Yessian Music Inc., Dan Yessian is a titan in the commercial music industry.» His internati...
- + Armenia Wants to Maintain Current Energy Rates Until 2036—Manukyan made the announcement at a government cabinet session when questioned by Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan as to when he would be pres...
- + Baroness Cox in Artsakh—Artsakh National Assembly President Ashot Ghoulyan today received Baroness Caroline Cox, a member of the British House of Lords, and a delegation from...
- + 2017 AYF Olympics: Unique (Part II)—2017 Armenian Youth Federation Senior Olympic Games, Hosted by the» AYF-YOARF Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter,» to Take Place in Downtown Milwaukee I...
- + Washingtonian Vitruvianism—By Leonardo G. Torosian McGill University, Class of 2018 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship, 2017 When I saw Washington for the first time, last mont...
- + AYF Summer 2017: ?Empty and Echoey,? but Full of Life and Memories—The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth Organ...
- + Artsakh: Government Wants to Increase Pomegranate Yields—During a visit to the Martakert district of Artsakh, Prime Minister Arayik Haroutyunyan told farmers that the government would assist individuals who ...
- + Chinese Delegation in Armenia; Greater Cooperation Discussed—After Nalbandian said that Armenia viewed good relations with China as a prime objective of its foreign policy, Ambassador Huilai added that the high ...
- + Armenia's Footballers Rise in FIFA Ranking—Armenia’s national football team has improved its FIFA world ranking, rising from 73rd to 72nd spot. More... [Category: Politics]
- + A Purposeful Visit to Great Lakes National Cemetery (Part II)—So many of our G.I.s waste away in Veteran’s Affairs (VA) hospitals—alone, lonely, forgotten by anyone who might care. Unfortunately, many do not get ...
- + Glendale Armenians Should Teach a Lesson to Americana Shopping Mall Executives—Three years ago, on the eve of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Americana shopping mall officials in Glendale, Calif., illegally and in an arr...
- + Ardvi Mayor Resigns After Protests Against Gold Mining—ARDVI, Armenia (A.W.)— Samvel Kirakosyan, the mayor of Ardvi village, has stepped down after the village council and residents rejected a company’s pl...
- + Armenia’s Limited Aircraft Fleet—Having only two dozen aircraft is a sad indicator for a country - both economically and strategically. This number corresponds to the number of a midd...
- + Armenia's Defense Ministry Denies Firing on Azerbaijani Village—Armenia’s Ministry of Defense has refuted a news report circulated by the Azerbaijani press yesterday evening that Armenian military forces fired on t...
- + Team from Armenia Wins Gold at International Mathematics Competition—Teams representing three universities in Armenia won two gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the 24th International Mathematics Competition held...
- + German Specialist Believes Winemaking in Armenia Has Greatly Improved—Professor Jon Hanf, who teaches business administration at Geisenheim University (Germany), believes that grape growing and winemaking in Armenia has ...
- + The “Repatriates”: Deception, Sacrifice, and Now Scorn—The vast majority of the recent emigrants have been deghatsiner (from long-established native families), not akhbarner. Most of them have left capita...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Aug. 5, 2017)—Literal and Figurative Advice Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need. —Julia Child Johnny-on-the-Spot He had heard tha...
- + Armenia Beats Slovakia and Sweden in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 European Pre-Qualifiers—Armenian Men’s Team Currently First in Group A YEREVAN (FIBA)—Ryan Boatright kept Armenia’s ship steady in the International Basketball Federa...
- + Armenia: Free Textbooks to Schools In Border Communities—Free school textbooks will be distributed to students attending schools in many border communities throughout the provinces of Tavoush, Gegharkouniq, ...
- + Haghartzin Festival Kicks-Off in Armenia—There will be crafts’ and regional cuisine cooking lessons on the grounds of the monastery, in addition to bible readings and church services. More....
- + Monitoring of Jailed Sasna Dzrer Members on Hunger Strike—Staffers of Armenia’s Human Rights Defender’s Office paid an unannounced visit to the Nubarashen Penitentiary to monitor the conditions in which inmat...
- + The 27th Eastern U.S. Navasartian Games Take Place in Providence—Both Triumph and Tragedy Leave Their Mark on the Weekend By Sylvahna Menissian The Providence Homenetmen chapter hosted the 27th Annual Homenet...
- + Daylin Leach, With Deep Roots in the Armenian Community, Announces Run for U.S. Congress—WAYNE, Penn.—Daylin Leach, a staunch advocate of Armenian rights, is running for Congress for the Pennslyania 7th Congressional District. He is the so...
- + Iran to Restore UNESCO-Designated Churches, Including Armenian Monastery—WEST AZERBAIJAN, Iran—Iran has allotted some $427,000 (USD) to the restoration of UNESCO-designated churches that are located in northwest of the coun...
- + No Permit, No Problem: Construction of Another Hydro Plant on Geghi River Begins—Most hydro plants in Armenia fail to provide sustainable environmental outflows, says environmentalist More... [Category: Politics]
- + Deacon Khatchig Shannakian Ordained to the Priesthood as Reverend Father Movses—GLENDALE, Calif.—Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy, conducted the ordination and consecration of Deacon Khatchig Shanna...
- + Dr. Ani Nalbandian Named New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Hospital Intern of the Year—NEW YORK—Dr. Ani Nalbandian was named recipient of the John N. Loeb Intern of the Year Award at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Cent...
- + Glendale’s Americana at Brand Rejects Genocide Documentary Billboard—GLENDALE, Calif.—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Glendale chapter has learned that the producers of Architects of Denial, a docume...
- + Armenia Participates in Astana EXPO 2017; Spends $40,000 in World Bank Grant—The expo's theme is "Future Energy", and aims to create a global debate between countries, nongovernmental organizations, companies and the ...
- + Armenia's Government Debt Up 3.3%—Armenia’s government debt stood at US$6.141 billion at the end of June 2017. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia: Foreigners Adopt Majority of Children—Of the 43 children placed for adoption in Armenia during the first half of 2017, 16 were adopted. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Musaner to Perform at Watertown’s ACEC Tomorrow Evening—The Second Installment of ‘Jazz in the Courtyard’ to Take Place on Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The second installment of the Armeni...
- + Armenian Government Approves Anti-Smoking Plan—YEREVAN—The government of Armenia approved a proposed anti-smoking strategy on Aug. 3. Health Minister Levon Altunyan said strategy aims to implement ...
- + ‘Tebi’ or Not ‘Tebi’ (Yergir)? That Is the Question?—By Mari Tikoyan University of Maryland, Class of 2018 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship, 2017 Should all Armenians go Tebi Yergir* ? The idea ...
- + 600,000 + Tourists to Armenia in First Half of 2017—622,381 tourists visited Armenia in the first half of 2017, an increase of 24% over the same period in 2016, this according to the country’s National ...
- + Harry Orbelian Appointed Director of Yerevan's Opera Theatre—Harry Constantine Orbelian has been appointed the new director of the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Armenia. ...
- + Explosion in Yerevan's Davtashen District—Armenia’s Investigation Committee (IC) has launched an investigation into an explosion that occurred in Yerevan’s Davtashen district on August 2 that ...
- + What’s in a Name: Tamar, ?????, ??—Special for the Armenian Weekly I have always known that my father proudly named me. Though my mom wanted my name to be Ani (like practically ever...
- + Changing Diasporas: Concepts and Approaches—YEREVAN—Already in its sixth year, the 2017 Armenian Higher Education Initiative Summer Program brought together 20 leading young scholars and practit...
- + Unseen Armenia: Kamaris – Akori (Part I)—Kamaris[i] is a village in Kotayk marz (province) with a population of about 2,000, according to figures from 2001. There are reportedly bronze-age to...
- + Armenia Clinches Bronze at Juniors Wrestling World Championship—Armenia’s Karen Zurabyan has won the Freestyle Bronze Medal at the 2017 Juniors Wrestling World Championship in the 50-kilogram weight class. More.....
- + 29 People in Armenia Sick from Eating Poisonous Mushrooms—Of the 29 people in Armenia who have fallen ill from eating poisonous mushrooms in the first seven months of 2017, none have died. More... [Category...
- + Say No to Gold Mine! Artvi Residents Sign and Send Petition to Prime Minister—94 residents of Artvi, a village in Armenia’s Lori Province, have signed and sent a petition to the country’s prime minister and environmental and ene...
- + Yerevan: Little Progress in Sasna Dzrer Trial—Today’s trial of the Sasna Dzrer group members who seized a Yerevan police station last fall, ended with most of the defense attorneys absent from the...
- + Have Something to Say? Contribute to Hetq!—I’m looking for writers who can broaden the scope of Hetq’s English edition. More... [Category: Politics]
- + State Secret? Armenian Prison Officials Refuse to Say Where Unconsumed Food is Going—Over the past few months, the Investigative Journalists NGO (IJ) has been unable to find out where thousands of dollars of bread and other comestibles...
- + Larry Avedesian (1939-2017), Detroit AYF Alumnus—By Ned Apigian Larry Avedesian (1939-2017) Larry and I are both graduates of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) “University,” from the ...
- + Turkish Government-Appointed Trustee Builds Toilets in Historic Armenian Cemetery—EDREMIT (A.W.)—A Turkish government-appointed trustee of Van’s Edremit Municipality has built toilets in a historic Armenian cemetery in the vicinity ...
- + Hours Left to ?Thunderclap? for Artsakh!— Visit anca.org/Artsakh »Now! By Marie Papazian, Taleen Simonian, and Mari Tikoyan ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship and Hovig Apo Saghdejian Cap...
- + Armenia: Discrepancy in Boy vs Girl Births Decreasing—During the past few years, much has been written and discussed about selective sex abortions in Armenia, and the fact that more males were being born ...
- + Tomorrow is the ANCA Artsakh ‘Thunderclap’ Finish Line—Sign Up Now!—Visit anca.org/Artsakh: Campaign Leverages Community Social Media Reach for Artsakh Demining, Rehabilitation, and Security WASHINGTON—There is one ...
- + How Azerbaijan’s Paid Agents Manipulate the American Media—For several years, dozens of articles have appeared in U.S., Israeli, and European newspapers, lavishly praising Azerbaijan and severely criticizing A...
- + Four Dead, at Least Eight Wounded in Shooting in Armenia?s Shamiram Village—SHAMIRAM, Armenia (A.W.)—Four people were killed and at least eight others were wounded in a tragic shooting at a funeral home in Armenia’s Shamiram v...
- + Yerevan: Trial of Sari Tagh Defendants Again Postponed—Today’s trial of Sargis Arabajyan and Karen Vanoyan, charged with public disorder in clashes with police on July 19, 2016 in the Sari Tagh neighborhoo...
- + Dismissed Head of Armenian Border Checkpoint Cries Foul Play—Narek Mantashyan, recently dismissed as the head of the Armenian Gogovan border checkpoint with Georgia, has refuted the claim made by the government ...
- + Gazprom - Largest Taxpayer in Armenia—The top 1,000 taxpayers in Armenia paid 387.5 billion AMD in taxes in the first half of 2017, up 32 billion compared to the same period last year. M...
- + Shooter Kills Three in Shamiram Cemetery—An unidentified shooter killed three and injured five when he opened fire on people gathered at the Shaimiram village cemetery in Aragatzotn Province ...
- + Armenia's Population Drops 15,000, Says Official Report—Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), in a new report, says that the permanent population of the country is 2.979 million as of July 1, 2017. ...
- + Armenia Crowned 2017 FIBA U16 Men?s Division C European Champions—ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra (A.W.)— Armenia took the gold in the 2017 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Under 16 (U16) European Championship Di...
- + Aslanian Takes MVP Honors as Armenia Wins the U16 Division C Women’s European Championship—GIBRALTAR (FIBA)—Anna Aslanian kept growing game-to-game, and her triple-double in the finals secured her the most valuable player (MVP) honors, pavin...
- + Investigation Launched into the Death of Armenian Serviceman Arkadi Ghambaryan—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armenian Armed Forces Investigative Committee announced on July 31 that it is investigating the death of Armenian serviceman Arkadi...
- + Armenian Composer Stepan Shakaryan: “Artists Should Live in Their Homeland”—Village women fascinate me. They boil the milk, add some starter culture, and it turns into yoghurt. This is a philosophy, you know. Adding some yeast...
- + Body of Armenian Soldier Found; Said to Have Sustained Head Wound—The body of Arkady Ghambaryan, a soldier serving in the Armenian army, was found today at a northeastern military base. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Start-Up LiveBoard: Visualizing and Sharing Ideas on Virtual Chalkboard—The LiveBoard application, which reminds one of a real chalkboard, allows the user to visualize ideas, share them with others, and simultaneously work...
- + Yerevan: More Tourists, More Trash—Sanitek Armenia says that the amount of garbage it’s hauled from Yerevan streets has increased 10% in the past two months. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenia Beats Azerbaijan 88-76 at FIBA U16 European Championship Semi Finals—ANDORRA LA VELLA, Andorra (FIBA)—Armenia overturned a 15-point deficit to hand Azerbaijan an 88-76 defeat in the 2017 International Basketball Federat...
- + ?Impact of Ancient Nation? Wins 2017 International Rubery Non-Fiction Book Award—A popular collection of facts on Armenian history and culture was recently announced the 2017 winner of the non-fiction category of the UK-based Inter...
- + Dam Turkey, Again—Turkey’s on a dam binge, again. Building, that is. It seems 22 more are slated to be built. So, why write about this? Many of the rivers being stoppe...
- + Advocate for Armenian Genocide Recognition to Be Named U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom—WASHINGTON—The White House announced in a statement on July 26 that Republican Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, a longtime advocate of Armenian Genocide...
- + Uzbekistan Explains What Gulnara Karimova was Convicted of, Announces More Charges—Nearly four years after she was put under house arrest, Uzbekistan authorities explained on Friday for the first time what the daughter of late Presid...
- + Karabakh LoC Relatively Calm—Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire more than 180 times, the ministry reports. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Celebrating Rev. Dr. John Markarian’s 100th in Support of Haigazian University—» By Gilda Buchakjian (Kupelian) PARAMUS, N.J.—On the occasion of the»upcoming»Centennial of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA...
- + U.S. Ambassador Mills: Armenia’s Alliance with Russia ‘No Obstacle’ to Closer U.S.-Armenia Ties—YEREVAN (A.W.)—United States Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills said on July 28 that Armenia’s military and political alliance with Russia does not p...
- + Op-ed: President Sarkisian Must Declare He Will Not Become Prime Minister—Special for the Armenian Weekly The recent Parliamentary Elections in Armenia were meant to signal a fresh start, but that fresh start is being held...
- + Armenia: 215 Cases of Domestic Violence Investigated—Of the 215 cases of domestic violence investigated in Armenia during the first six months of 2017 by the Investigative Committee, 43 were forwarded to...
- + Media NGOs in Armenia Demand Those Responsible for Beating Journalists be Tried—The NGOs say the preliminary investigation has dragged on for one year now and that only nine people have been charged with any wrongdoing. More... ...
- + Armenia, Israel Sign Cooperation Agreements—YEREVAN—On July 25, Armenia’s Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian met the Minister of Regional Cooperation of Israel Tzachi Hanegbi, who arr...
- + Azerbaijan’s U.S. Lobbying Firm’s List of Impressive Accomplishments—Several weeks ago, I wrote about the four lobbying and PR firms hired by Azerbaijan in the United States. One of these companies is the Tool Shed Grou...
- + ANCC Calls on the Canadian Government to Immediately Halt Azerbaijani Arms Sales—OTTAWA, Canada—The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) said in a statement on July 26 that it is appalled to learn that the Canadian governme...
- + Creating Atmosphere: First “Anti” and “Art” Caf?s Open in Vanadzor—ArtCaf? can become a great place to display Armenian art More... [Category: Politics]
- + Mine Company Owners Not Welcome: Artvi Village Residents Block Road—A police official tried to convince the protesters that blocking the road doesn’t serve their cause, but they stood their ground, saying the road was ...
- + Sevkar Village: Lack of Jobs Feeds Steady Exodus of Residents—The school principal believes that support must be given to farming and animal husbandry, the two main developed sectors in Sevkar, otherwise, the vil...
- + EU Investigating Five German Carmakers For Economic Cartel—Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Porsche and Daimler are under investigation by the EU and German authorities for forming a secret ‘economic cartel’ in the 1990...
- + Power Supply Units Procured for Armenia Elections to be Distributed to Ministries, State Agencies—1,600 uninterrupted power supply units, used to organize Armenia’s parliamentary election and the Yerevan Municipal Council elections last year, will ...
- + Putin Ratifies Agreement to Set-Up Joint Military Force with Armenia—Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill ratifying a prior agreement reached by Armenia and Russia to set-up a joint military force. More....
- + Yerevan's Firdous Market: Dismantled Stalls, Irate Merchants—Displaced merchants complain that police arrived at the market on July 19 and gave them a matter of hours to dismantle their stalls and vacate the pre...
- + Official Ribbon-Cutting for New Bathroom and Shower Facility Takes Place at Camp Haiastan—By Michael Bahtiarian Special for the Armenian Weekly» FRANKLIN, Mass. (A.W.)—On a recent hot Sunday afternoon, Camp Haiastan held a ribbon cutt...
- + Book Review: ?Armenia, Australia & the Great War?—Special for the Armenian Weekly Armenia, Australia & the Great War By Vicken Babkenian and Peter Stanley University of New South Wales Pres...
- + 10th Pan-Homenetmen Games Dedicated to Organization?s Centennial Kick off in Yerevan—YEREVAN (Asbarez)—The 10th Pan-Homenetmen Games kicked off Saturday with a parade of athletes in the center of the city setting the stage for the cent...
- + The Haladjians of Aleppo: Second Generation Continues Family Clothing Business in Yerevan—Mosini employs 22, mostly local residents and some Syrian-Armenians, at its production plant. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Ministry of Defense Refutes Azerbaijani Report About Drone Attack—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense has refuted an Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense statement accusing the Artsakh military of wounding one of its soldiers...
- + Irate Merchants Block Bagratashen Border Crossing; Protest New EEU Regulations—Protesting new sanitary regulations imposed by the European Economic, around forty merchants from surrounding villages today blocked the road leading ...
- + UK: El Chapo’s Cartel Joins Forces With Romanian Gangsters to Smuggle Cocaine—The European branch of the infamous drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman’s cartel is now collaborating with Romanian gangsters to smuggle cocaine into the U...
- + Turkey: Inside, Outside, Upside Down—Inside , Turkey is a mess.» Corruption is, though I suspect un(der)reported, once again fully present.» Ended is the honeymoon of this century’s first...
- + St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2017 Graduation Ceremonies Take Place in Watertown—WATERTOWN, Mass.—In June 2017, St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) successfully completed its 33rd academic year. The Graduation Ceremoni...
- + Tax Law Expert Congressman Sherman Leads the Way Toward a U.S.-Armenia Double Tax Treaty—WASHINGTON—United States Representative Brad Sherman (D-Calif.)—the top Congressional expert on international tax law – continues to lead the wa...
- + UN Ambassador Admits Taking Millions in Bribes from Chinese Billionaire—A suspended UN diplomat has testified in a US court that a Chinese billionaire paid him up to US$ 50,000 monthly in return for help securing a contrac...
- + Armenia?s First Solar Plant To Begin Construction in 2019—The Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund (R2E2) is moving ahead with plans to begin construction on a 55 MW utility-scale photovolta...
- + Armenia’s Sanahin Monastery: Abbot and Primate Accuse One Another of Allowing Illegal Graves at UNESCO Site—The Sanahin Monastery, founded in the 10th century in the Armenia’s Lori province, is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage sites. More... [Categ...
- + Jailed Activist Accuses Armenian Government of Conducting Political Witch-Hunt—Political activist Andreas Ghukasyan, who was arrested on charges of fomenting public disorder and calling for violence against the police in the wak...
- + Armenian President On Vacation—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has taken a short vacation, some of which will be spent outside Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Municipality Doesn't Provide the List of Repaved Streets—Almost two weeks after Hetq requested the names streets scheduled to be paved and blacktopped during the first half of the year, the Yerevan Municipa...
- + Body of Missing Shirak Man Found in Reservoir—Police divers discovered the body of a 36-year-old man, who was reported missing earlier today, in a shallow section of the Karnout Resevoir in Shira...
- + Armenian PM Discusses Development in Tavoush—During his working trip to Tavoush Province, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a meeting with local officials in Dilijan regarding the pro...
- + Armenian Start-Up HelloSIM: Affordable Mobile Internet for Travelers—HelloSIM, а roaming card operating in nearly 207 countries, allows you to use 1GB of Internet, make calls and send SMS at a relatively cheap price. T...
- + The Cholyans of Buzhakan: “You won’t solve anything by whining”—“It’s a nice village, a good place to live. But without gas, it’s difficult. We live, waiting for it to get better, but that day isn’t in sight,” say...
- + China: More Than 210,000 Officials Punished for Corruption in 2017—China’s anti-corruption watchdog revealed on Thursday that more than 210,000 officials have been punished for corruption since the beginning of 2017,...
- + Largest Dark Web Marketplace for Illicit Drugs, Firearms, Malware and More Shut Down—The largest criminal marketplace on the dark web for the illicit trade of drugs, firearms, computer hacking tools and more was shut down Thursday, the...
- + Turkey-Armenia Fellowship Scheme: Applications Now Being Accepted—In 2017-2018, 37 organisations from Turkey and 33 organisations from Armenia are ready to act as Host Organisations for fellows from the neighbouring ...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm Last Week—The ministry reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire 200 times, mostly firing various small caliber arms. Artsakh military forces refrained f...
- + Germany Says Erdogan Wants to Destroy the Foundations of Rule of Law and Democracy—Berlin Overhauls Turkey Policy BERLIN, Germany (A.W.)—German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel blasted Turkey’s ongoing crackdown on those in opposit...
- + 2017 AYF Olympics: And the Winner Is?—Anyone’s guess!» With Greater Boston’s win in 2016, we have now had four different Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Olympic champions over the past fou...
- + Turkish Report Exposes Locations of U.S. Troops in Syria—ANKARA, Turkey— In reports published in both Turkish and English, Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency published a report that provided details about 10 ...
- + Yerevan’s Dvin Hotel: Armenia’s Honorary Consul to Crimea Wants to Build Casino—A section of Yerevan’s Soviet-era Dvin Hotel, now vacant for many years, will house a gambling casino if the new owners have their way. More... [Cat...
- + Company Linked to Family of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee Chief Gets Tax Breaks—Green Farmer LLC, owned by the sons of Vardan Haroutyunyan, head of the State Revenue Committee (SRC), has been granted a three-year import tax and VA...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets with U.S. Trade Delegation—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian today hosted a visiting American trade delegation headed by Assistant United States Trade Repre...
- + Armenia - Imports Outstripping Exports—In the first half of 2017, Armenia’s trade volume has increased 24% over the same period last year, this according to data from the country’s National...
- + Armenia's Mime Festival Kicks-Off Tomorrow—Armenia’s 6th Yengibaryan International Mime Festival kicks-off tomorrow in the resort town of Tzaghkadzor, featuring performances from troupes from G...
- + Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan Re-Elected by Parliament—STEPANAKERT, Artskah (A.W.)—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan was reelected on July 17, »at a special session of the country’s National Assembly (Parlia...
- + Ni?anyan to the Armenian Weekly: ‘This Regime is Going to go, and We Will Return!’—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)— In a recent interview with Armenian Weekly correspondent Gulisor Akkum, Sevan Ni?anyan, who escaped prison and fled Turkey on...
- + U.S. Legislators Demand Erdogan Apologize and Extradite Perpetrators of Embassy Attack—WASHINGTON—Senior members of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) and Ted Poe (R-Tex.), Tom Lantos Human Rights Commis...
- + Hetq Journalist Among the Winners of Yerevan Press Club Awards—On July 18, the Yerevan Press Club (YPC) celebrated its 22nd anniversary and bestowed its annual awards to the best journalists and media organization...
- + Yerevan’s Sasna Dzrer Trial: Endless Sanctions - No Progress—Judge Gabrielyan continued the trial. Taking into consideration that attorney Lusine Sahakyan left for vacation, and most likely other attorneys will ...
- + Arshavir from Koghes: Growing Potatoes Today, but Dreaming of Becoming an Armenian Teacher One Day—Ever since his father left the village of Koghes, a village in Armenia’s Lori Province, to find work in Russia, the fifth-grader must now take care of...
- + Yerevan’s Firdous Market: Business Owners Dismantle Stalls as Police Watch—Business owners in Yerevan’s Firdous Market started to dismantle their stalls this morning under the watchful eyes of the police and municipal officia...
- + Filmmaker Nigol Bezjian: “Censorship of art is cultural suicide”—There is no reason or explanation for the cancelation. I later learnt through social media that the festival had to withdraw two films with LGBT theme...
- + Spain: High Ranking FIFA Official Arrested in Corruption Probe—Spanish police on Tuesday arrested the president of the country’s football association, his son and several other executives as part of a corruption i...
- + Romanian Politician Named in Scandal Hits Back at Journalists: “Peace is Over”—The Bucharest office of RISE Project, an Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) partner, underwent an unannounced inspection by the ...
- + Armenian Government Approves Integrated Transportation Network—Armenia’s government today approved a plan to organize the country’s transportation systems on an integrated schedule basis that would allow for effic...
- + Yerevan: Sasna Dzrer Trial Plods Along—At today’s trial of 18 members of the Sasna Dzrer group who seized a Yerevan police building last July, the judge sustained a motion by defense lawyer...
- + ARF to Hold Discussions with President Sarkisian on 2018 Government—YEREVAN— On July 18, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) said that it will hold discussions with Armenian President Serge Sarkisian soon on wh...
- + Armenian Virtual College Expands Focus on Armenian Language Education—In April, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Armenian Virtual College (AVC) launched its Armenian language e-Hangouts as a way for e-learner...
- + Armenia Places Third Out of 157 Teams at FIRST Global Youth Robotics Competition—Armenia’s TUMO Team Takes Bronze Medal Special for the Armenian Weekly» “We are few, but they call us Armenians.”» These words by Paruyr Se...
- + The Policy Forum of Armenia (PFA) has released the following on the 1st anniversary of the seizure of a Yerevan police station by the armed Sasna Dzrer group—On the anniversary of the takeover of Erebuni police station in Yerevan by “Sasna Tsrer”, we reiterate our commitment to the ideal of a free and indep...
- + Armenia’s Border Villages: Scorching Sun and Drying Apricots—Koghbavan and Bagaran are border villages in Armenia’s Armavir province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + No Easy Work: Yerevan Native Lousineh Adapts to Village Life—Lousineh says her 5,000 AMD in daily wages is sufficient for the family to get by. More... [Category: Politics]
- + French Dairy Giant to Launch Plant in Armenia—Tony Zareh Bergaui, Sodiaal’s Sales Director for the Middle East, made the announcement at a meeting today with Armenia’s Minister for Economic Develo...
- + Hetq Organizes Round-Table on Sevan Town Problems—Hetq is inviting Sevan residents, local NGOs and members of the town council to a debate as to why the town can’t seem to get its act together and dev...
- + Yerevan Meeting Discusses Inefficient Management of Ararat Valley Aquifer; Calls Made for Greater Public Participation—The Ararat Valley aquifer spans some 1,300 square kilometers. However, many local communities lack potable and irrigation water due to poor resource m...
- + Artsakh Foreign Minister of Artsakh Hosts Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office—Artsakh Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan today met with Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, in ...
- + Armenia Looks to Buy More Russian Arms—YEREVAN (A.W.)— According to Armenia’s Finance Minister Vardan Aramyan, Armenia is discussing the possibility of receiving another loan, which would b...
- + Letter to Yerevan (Part III)—Letter to Yerevan (Part III) The Armenian Weekly is periodically publishing the English translation of Andranik Tzarukian’s epic 1945 poem ‘Tugh...
- + French-Armenian Georges K?p?n?kian Elected Mayor of Lyon—LYON, France (A.W.)—According to preliminary reports, Georges K?p?n?kian was elected Mayor of Lyon—France’s second-largest city—on July 17 Georges...
- + Armenia’s National Gallery: Heat, Dust and Sunlight Threaten Valuable Artworks—The collection of paintings includes works by Hakob Hovnatanyan, Vardges Surenyants, Martiros Saryan, Ivan Aivazovsky, Ilya Repin, Tintoretto, Rubens...
- + OSCE to Monitor Artsakh Line of Contact—On July 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a scheduled mon...
- + Artsakh Parliament Prepares to Elect New President for the Country—Members of the Artsakh parliament (faction heads, committee presidents, etc.) met today in Stepanakert to discuss the process of electing the countr...
- + ‘Ungerutiun’: Camaraderie—This year, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) of Australia was invited to be a part of the biennial Tri-Regional Seminar of the AYF Eastern United St...
- + Yerevan: 5th Annual Watermelon Festival—Yerevan’s 5th annual Watermelon Festival took place today near Swan Lake, led by workers from the Hovhannes Tumanyan Puppet Theatre. More... [Catego...
- + The “Repatriates”: Deception, Sacrifice, and Now Scorn—Readers of Hetq might have noticed a recent series of articles describing the sad fate of some 90-100,000 “repatriates” who relocated to the Armenian ...
- + Unabated Climate Change Would Reverse The Hard-Earned Development Gains in Asia-New Report—Unabated climate change would bring devastating consequences to countries in Asia and the Pacific, which could severely affect their future growth, re...
- + One Year On: Sasna Dzrer Calls for Creation of Sovereign and Democratic Republic—In a statement released on the 1st anniversary of the armed seizure of a Yerevan police station, the Sasna Dzrer group boasted that its action was the...
- + EaP CSF Armenian National Platform Finds Unacceptable The Censorship and Discrimination Displayed WithinThe Framework of “Golden Apricot” Film Festival—Neglecting the agreement reached in advance, Union of Cinematographers of Armenia refused to provide Malyan Theatre hall owned by them to “Golden Apri...
- + An Annual Summer ‘Game’: Demanding a Bit of Air in Nubarashen Penitentiary—This time, it’s for a story I wrote in Russian for the Slavonic University in Yerevan’s “Our Pushkin” competition. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia: Gevorgyan Family Gears Up for Another Broccoli Crop—The Gevorgyan family has been growing broccoli, in hothouses and the open, in the Armavir village of Arshaluys for four years. More... [Category: Po...
- + EU Plans Crackdown on Antique and Art Smuggling That Funds Terror—The EU proposed new rules Thursday intended to curb the illegal import of archaeological objects that terrorist groups such as ISIS use to fund their ...
- + Breaking: Reports Indicate Sevan Ni?anyan Has Escaped Prison and Fled Turkey—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—According to reports, jailed Turkish-Armenian intellectual, travel writer, entrepreneur, and researcher Sevan Ni?anyan has esc...
- + ARF Participates in Socialist International Council Meeting; Stands up to Azerbaijan’s Anti-Armenian Rhetoric—NEW YORK (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF)»delegation at the Socialist International Council conference, held on July 11 and 12 at th...
- + Op-ed: It’s About Time the U.S. Tells Erdogan That Turkey is Not Above the Law—Rep. Dave Trott (R-Mich.) Pens Op-ed for the Armenian Weekly: ‘ We have let Turkey off the hook for too long…’ Special for the Armenian Weekly ...
- + Armenia Seeks to Improve Its Moody's Rating—Ashot Manoukyan, Armenia’s Minister of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources, today sat down with a delegation from Moody’s to discuss ways to b...
- + Yerevan: Garo Yegnukian Accuses Court of Violating his Right to a Fair and Speedy Trial—A Yerevan appeals court today rejected an appeal by Garo Yegnukian to have his case detached from the trial of fourteen members of the Sasna Dzrer gro...
- + 2017 AYF Olympics: Schedule of Events—2017 Armenian Youth Federation Senior Olympic Games, Hosted by the AYF-YOARF Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter, to Take Place in Downtown Milwaukee As yo...
- + Dr. Vergine Madelian Honored by U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman—LOS ANGELES— On July 5, during a ceremony at his office in Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) honored Dr. Vergine Made...
- + U.S. Legislators to Affirm First Amendment at Site of Turkish Attack on American Protesters—Bipartisan “Stand for Free Speech” to Take Place at Sheridan Circle on July 19 at 8:30 a.m. WASHINGTON—Members of the U.S. Congress will...
- + Yerevan: Sasna Dzrer Trial Continues with Shouts of “Happy Birthday Aram”—The trial of 18 members of the Sasna Dzrer group that seized a Yerevan police station in July 2016 recommenced today with shouts of “Happy Birthday Ar...
- + Armenian Government Allocates $180K for Nairit Plant Safety—The Armenian government today approved the allocation of 86 million AMD (some $180,000) to maintain safety standards at the now idle Nairit chemical p...
- + Armenia - Moldova: Visa Free Travel—Citizens of Armenia and Moldova can now travel back and forth between their two countries without visas if their travel documents (passport, etc.) sti...
- + Armenia's Aragatzotn Province Gets New Governor—Gabriel Gyozalyan has tendered his resignation as Aragatzotn Provincial Governor, a post he’s held since March 2016. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian President Visits Army Base in Tavoush; Thanks Soldiers for Service—During a working visit to northeastern Tavoush Province, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan stopped at an army base along the border with Azerbaijan, i...
- + Yerevan: Sasna Dzrer Trial Postponed; Lawyers Walk Out—To start with, only three of the 18 co-defendants were in the courtroom, the others having previously been barred by the judge for improper conduct. ...
- + Raspberry Factor: Planned Gold Mine in Armenia's Lori Province Raises Red Flag for Farmers—Samvel Kirakosyan, the mayor of Artvi, one of the communities in the mine zone, told Hetq that residents know little about the project and have not ag...
- + Armenian President Congratulates French Ambassador on Bastille Day—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan paid a visit to the French embassy in Yerevan and congratulated Ambassador of France to Armenia Jean-Francois Charpe...
- + U.S. - Armenia Economic Cooperation Discussed in Yerevan—At a working meeting today to discuss the state of United States-Armenia commercial and business ties, Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Grigor Hovhanni...
- + AYF Summer 2017: Design In Armenia—A Creative Awakening—The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Org...
- + Interpol Rejects Azerbaijani Request for Arrest Warrant Against European Parliamentarian—PRAGUE, Czech Republic— International police cooperation agency Interpol has rejected a request for an international arrest warrant to be served on a ...
- + Measure to Stop Gun Sale to Turkey Cleared for U.S. House Vote—Rep. Trott (R-Mich.) : ‘ We Need to Block this Arms Sale and Once and for All Point a Finger in Erdogan’s Chest and Tell Him that a Strategic Location...
- + Armenian Ambassador to Canada Discharged—Armen Yeganyan has been discharged as Armenia’s ambassador to Canada, a post he’s held since 2011. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Alexander Arzumanyan: Armenia's New Ambassador to Denmark—Alexander Arzumanyan has been appointed Armenia’s ambassador to Denmark. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Levon Martirosyan: Armenia's New Ambassador to Canada—Levon Martirosyan has been appointed Armenia’s ambassador to Canada. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Adam Simonian – Studies in Yerevan but Dreams of Returning to His Native Lori Home—Adam Sahakyan dream that one day his friends and relatives will return to their native village of Akner in Armenia’s Lori Province. More... [Categor...
- + Armenia: One in Seven Survive on Bread and Potatoes—A study released by Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), entitled “2016: The Social Situation and Poverty in Armenia”, says that the per capi...
- + The U.S. and Europe Must Investigate Azerbaijani Shipments of Weapons to Terrorists—A stunning investigation by Bulgarian reporter Dilyana Gaytandzhieva revealed that Azerbaijan’s state-run Silk Way Airlines has shipped under diplomat...
- + Armenian MFA Nalbandian Calls out Azerbaijan at Eastern Partnership Meeting—Nalbandian: ‘Time and Time Again, the Representatives of Azerbaijan Abuse This Platform, Making Provocative Statements Instead of Addressing its Theme...
- + Turkish MPs May Be Punished for Using ?Armenian Genocide,? ?Kurdistan? in Parliament—ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)— Members of Turkish Parliament could face penalties if they use the terms “Armenian Genocide” or “Kurdistan,” according to a dra...
- + Armenian Villagers in Georgia’s Akhalkalaki Region Gather to Mark “Deri” Pilgrimage—A lamb is being skinned for a sanctuary meal. A villager says that in the past, every third family slaughtered a lamb on this day, but this tradition ...
- + Arevik Village: Farmers Can’t Sell Crops; Use It to Feed Livestock—Villagers say they can’t sell all the cucumbers they grow at the market for a reasonable price, and the excess is used for animal feed. More... [Cat...
- + Armenia's National Debt: $56.3 Million Increase in May—Most of the country’s national debt is comprised of external debt (or foreign debt) - $4.924 billion. Foreign debt grew by $70.7 million (1.4%) in May...
- + Armenian Start-Up: Fitolight Founder Says His LED Lamps Can Accelerate Plant Growth by 40%—Armenian start-up Fitolight offers new LED lamps that are more affordable and will accelerate the growth of plants by 40%. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister: “International community must consider more tangible means to curb Azerbaijan”—What follows is the statement made by Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian at the Informal Ministerial Meeting of the OSCE held on J...
- + Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan Meet in Brussels; Karabakh Conflict Discussed—The foreign ministers agreed to meet in New York in September on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly session. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Assyrian-American Organizations Call for the Return of Confiscated Properties in Turkey—Statement The Republic of Turkey has recently confiscated Assyrian properties in Tur Abdin. The Republic of Turkey has recently confiscated Assy...
- + Turkey: A Millennium On? Still Plundering—The Turks, in their various tribal incarnations, hit the Middle Eastern scene about 1,000 years ago.» Since then, they don’t seem to have learned much...
- + Artsakh Serviceman Killed by Azerbaijani Fire—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)–Armenian serviceman Vazgen Poghosyan (b. 1997) was killed by Azerbaijani fire at around 5:40 p.m. on July 10. Acc...
- + Armenia’s EcoCenter: An Underfunded Scientific Institution Competes on the World Stage—"If a country wants to have a future, money should be invested in education and culture, and science is a part of culture. Our society today is d...
- + Kiwi Craze: Green-Thumbed Armenian Villager Grows Variety of Exotic Fruits—Vachagan Vahramyan, a 57-year-old resident of Tchotchkan, a village in Armenia’s northern Lori Province just might be the envy of his neighbors. The m...
- + Armenia: Stay Out of the Sun Tomorrow—The country’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has advised people to avoid direct exposure to sunlight on July 11 from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. More... [Cat...
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Kills Artsakh Soldier—The soldier has been identified as Vazgen Poghosyan (born 1997). More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan's Golden Apricot Film Festival Gives Green Light to Censorship: Filmmakers and Activists Issue Protest—“We want to inform you that ARMENIANS: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VIEWS non-competition program is completely cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience...
- + OSCE/ODIHR Final Report on Parliamentary Elections in Armenia Urges Authorities, Political Parties to Discourage Pressure on Voters and Increase Public Trust—The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) final report on Armenia’s April 2, 2017 parliamentary elections noted that fundam...
- + EaP CSF Armenian National Platform Statement on Recent Developments on the Line of Contact of Karabakh Conflict—EaP CSF Armenian National Platform Statement on Recent Developments on the Line of Contact of Karabakh Conflict More... [Category: Politics]
- + Statement by Minister Nalbandian at the Informal Ministerial Meeting of Eastern Partnership in Chisinau—On many occasions we have underlined the importance of the Riga Joint Declaration, its four main areas of cooperation, principle of differentiation an...
- + Armenia’s 'Choir of the Blind': No Government Support, But Still Rehearsing and Performing—A narrow and dark, creepy corridor with a wooden floor leads to a bright and sweltering hall. On the stage, a conductor with white hair directs the ch...
- + Tension on the Karabakh Line of Contact Last Week—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense notes that the Artsakh Defense Army was forced to take counter-measures to suppress the fire activity of the Azerbaija...
- + Ashtarak’s Proshyan Museum: Personal Items and More of the 19th Century Armenian Writer—Ashtarak’s Proshyan Museum: Personal Items and More of the 19th Century Armenian Writer More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. House May Vote to Block F-35 Sale to Turkey—House Rules Committee Set to Consider Multiple Amendments Imposing Sanctions over Turkey’s»May 16»Attacks on Peaceful Protesters WASHINGTON—P...
- + Three Armenian Servicemen Wounded at Line of Contact—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—On July 7, at around 9 a.m., Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire at the southern section of the Line of Contact (LoC...
- + МО РА: “Распространенное Азербайджаном сообщение – дезинформация”—МО РА: “Распространенное Азербайджаном сообщение – дезинформация” More... [Category: Politics]
- + Mexico: 28 Dead in Latest Clash Between Organized Criminal Groups—A brutal fight between rival gangs in a Mexican prison left 28 people dead and three wounded, media reports confirmed Thursday. More... [Category: P...
- + AYF Summer 2017: A Hike to Remember—The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Org...
- + Artsakh Commander Refutes Accusations of Shelling Civilians; MFA Says Azerbaijan Used Human Shields—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)— On July 5, Lieutenant-General Levon Mnatsakanyan, Commander of Artsakh’s Defense Army, refuted Baku’s statements accusing...
- + Sireli Unger Mark—In Memory of Mark Alashaian *** Sireli unger »Mark, To some, you were a stranger with a recognizable voice. To many, you were a peer, always rea...
- + Yerevan: Constitution Day—The first post-Soviet constitution was adopted by a nation-wide referendum on this day in 1995. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan - Sasna Dzrer Trial: Defendants Removed from Courtroom for Improper Conduct—Only three of the eighteen defendants were in court. The others had been banned from the courtroom for six hours at the previous session. More... [C...
- + Yerevan - GaroYegnukian Trial: Defendant Wants His Case Detached from Sasna Dzrer—The charges levied against Yegnukian have nothing to do with illegal arms possession or the taking of hostages; charges faced by the others. More......
- + Armenia, Iran Sign Science and Research MoU—Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan signed the document on behalf of Armenia and Mohammad Farhad, Minister of Science, Research and Tech...
- + Armenian Justice Minister Hosts EEU Delegation—Armenian Minister of Justice Davit Haroutyunyan today received a delegation led by Alexander Fedortsov, President of the Court of the Eurasian Economi...
- + Metzamor Back On Line After Scheduled Maintenance—Armenia’s Nuclear Power Plant (Metzamor) is back on line after being taken off line for scheduled maintenance on May 10. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Azerbaijani Fire Wounds Three Artsakh Soldiers—The ministry says Azerbaijan launched the firing of mortars, grenades and missiles earlier this morning and that the ADA responded in retaliation. M...
- + UAE Investors Plan Projects in Armenia—At a meeting today with Armenian Minister of Transportation, Communication and IT Vahram Martirosyan, a visiting group of UAE businessmen said they ar...
- + AYF Camp Haiastan Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Unger Mark Alashaian—On July 1, the flags at AYF Camp Haiastan were lowered to half-staff. The passing of unger Mark Alashaian was felt not just here at Camp, but across...
- + OSCE Minsk Group Calls on Both Sides to Cease Military Action Along Line of Contact—MOSCOW/VIENNA/WASHINGTON (A.W.)—On July 5, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group Co-Chairs—Ambassador Igor Popov ...
- + Amnesty International Turkey Director, Seven Other Human Rights Defenders Detained in Istanbul—Amnesty»Secretary General Calls for Their Immediate and Unconditional Release LONDON, U.K. (Amnesty International)—Idil Eser, the Director of Amnest...
- + Artsakh Defense Minister: 'We will continue to exercise our right to self-defense'—Declaring that Artsakh will continue to exercise its right to self-defense, Levon Mnatsakanyan, the country’s defense minister, told the Interfax news...
- + Passenger Volume at Armenia's Airports Up 29.3%—Passenger volume at Armenia’s two airports (Yerevan’s Zvartnots and Gyumri’s Shirak) in the first six months of 2017 reached 1.094 million, an increas...
- + Suspect Identified in Tavoush Murder—Police have launched an investigation into the stabbing death of a thirty-year-old man in Berd, a small town in Armenia’s Tavoush Province. More... ...
- + Armenian Police Launch Manhunt in SAS Supermarket Theft—Police in Armenia say they have launched a manhunt for the person who stole 600,000 AMD ($1,250) from a SAS supermarket in Yerevan on June 30 after th...
- + International Center Launched to Combat “Global Scourge” of Grand Corruption—A new multinational effort was launched Wednesday to tackle grand corruption, a criminal category that can include bribery of public officials, embezz...
- + Armenian Evangelical Secondary School of Anjar?s Diamond Anniversary Celebration Held in California—GLENDALE, Calif.—An evening of celebration and joy marked the 75th anniversary of the Armenian Evangelical Secondary School of Anjar, Lebanon, and the...
- + Azerbaijan Suffers Major Losses as Tensions Rise on Line of Contact—Azerbaijani Military Post Damaged, Servicemen Killed in Response to Heavy Shelling of Armenian Positions STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—In the evening ...
- + Syunik’s Tsav Village School: Small in Numbers, Big in Creative Achievements—Martirosyan says four of their six graduates have been enrolled in state universities last year. He believes the school’s success is due the intellige...
- + Yerevan: Demonstrators Oppose Bill Designed to Draw More Lake Sevan Water—The parliament will debate the proposal today which has been introduced in the form of a bill to amend the existing law on Sevan’s eco-system. More....
- + Armenia's Parliament Passes Bill to Draw More Water from Lake Sevan—The three dissenting votes were cast by the opposition Yelk Alliance. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Defense Army Causes Damage to the Positions Located Nearby Alkhanlu Village—Artsakh Ministry of Defense issued a statement saying that in order to suppress the enemy's aggressive activity, the frontline units of the Artsakh De...
- + Yerevan’s Construction Waste Graveyard; Nork’s Gorge Gradually Disappearing—So much construction waste has been dumped into a gorge in Yerevan’s New Nork District that parts of the site have risen to the level of surrounding s...
- + Minsk Group Co-Chairs Urges Sides in Karabakh Conflict to Cease Military Actions—The Minsk Group Co-Chairs urgently call upon the sides to cease military action. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Denies News Regarding Explosion Death of Three Soldiers—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense has refuted a news report that three of its soldiers were killed due to an explosion at a military base. More... [Cate...
- + Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh About Firing from Alkhanlu Village—The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh has issued a statement about firing and hitting the territory of Artsakh from the village of Alkhanlu in Az...
- + Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers May Meet Next Week—VIENNA, Austria — On June 30, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said that he may meet with his Azerbaijani counterpart in the coming weeks to discuss...
- + The ARS Central Executive Board Mourns the Passing of Chak? Der Melkonian-Minassian— Chak? Der Melkonian-Minassian It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of ungerouhi Chak? Der Melkonian-Minassian, a veteran Arme...
- + Obituary: Mark Alashaian— Mark Alashaian Mark Alashaian, 52, of Emerson, on July 1. He was born in New York City and was a recruiter for Star Point Solutions. Beloved husba...
- + Armen, EcoCamp Founder: “Armenia’s Kapan Could Be the Capital of the Silk Road”—Armen emphasizes that Kapan, being the regional center of Syunik province, is also the southeastern edge of European Christian civilization. The next ...
- + Mining Gold in Armenia: International Finance Corp. Blindly Trusts Lydian International—On June 19, 2017, the IFC’s Office of the Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman (CAO) sent its final report about the complaint on Lydian International’s gold ...
- + Bicycle Power: Illuminating a Children’s Park in Vedi, Armenia—The lights in a children’s park in Vedi, a small town in Armenia’s Ararat Province, are lit by bicycle power. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh: New Army Conscripts—Hugs and final farewells were aplenty in Stepanakert, the Artsakh capital, as new conscripts left for obligatory military service. More... [Categor...
- + Armenia's President Boasts of Progress in Prosecutor's Office—While attending ceremonies celebrating the employees of Armenia’s prosecutor’s office, the country’s president, Serzh Sargsyan referred to the achieve...
- + Yerevan's Sasna Dzrer Trial: Five Recesses and Sanctions Galore—Today’s trial of eighteen members of the Sasna Dzrer armed group that seized a Yerevan police building in July 2016 and held it for two weeks, devolve...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted—On July 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission wi...
- + The Asian Development Bank Has Approved an $80 Million Loan to Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC (ENA)—The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $80 million loan to Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC (ENA) on 27 June 2017 to help improve electrici...
- + Thank You, Canada—150 Has Never Looked so Good!—Hey Canada, Even though it’s been a while since I’ve left, I have not forgotten about you or how good you’ve been to me… ‘Even t...
- + New Entertainment in Armenia’s Jermuk City: Cinema on Wheels—The windows have been hermetically sealed, the driver's seat has been closed with a wall, to get a screen effect, and the old black leather of seats a...
- + Armenian PM to Lori to Review Development Prospects—During a visit to Lori Province to review the pace and effectiveness of various economic development projects, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetya...
- + Diversity Our Strength—By Harout Manougian Harvard Kennedy School – Class of 2019 2017ANCA Leo Sarkisian Intern The motto on the coat of arms of the City of Toronto re...
- + ANCA Welcomes Largest Summer Internship Class in Program?s 30 Year History— 2017 Interns Learn Grassroots Advocacy, Advance Policy Priorities, Make Connections in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON—Hailing from California to Mass...
- + The ANCA at Work: Advancing Armenian Priorities at the White House, State Department, and Capitol Hill—WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) national and regional leaders explored opportunities for broader U.S.-Armenia cooperation, ex...
- + The Owners of Armenia's Gold: Straddling Three Offshore Zones and Russia—It’s safe to say that most people in Armenia don’t know who's getting rich from exploiting the country’s mineral resources. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Three Armenian Start-Ups: Organizing Your Travel Plans with New Technologies—If you have already decided where to spend your vacation, there are three Armenian start-ups to help you decide how to organize it. More... [Categor...
- + Sefilyan, Safaryan Not Beaten, Says HRD Office—Armenia’s Human Rights’ Defenders Office says reports it received alleging that police beat Jirayr Sefilyan and Gevorg Safaryan, now being tried on ch...
- + 2 Million Euro Grant to Armenia to Build Crude Waste Dump—The E5P (Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership) will provide a 2 million euro grant to Armenia to build a new trash site for cr...
- + Garo Yegnukian, a Co-defendant in the Sasna Dzrer Case, Says He Doesn't Understand the Charges Against Him—Yegnukian’s lawyer, Tigran Hayrapetyan, has again filed a petition with the courts to have the charges levied against him by the country’s Investigati...
- + More Interruptions in the Trial of Jirayr Sefilyan and Six Others—The trial of Jirayr Sefilyan and six others charged in 2016 with illegal arms purchase and possession and with conspiracy to seize government building...
- + Five Arrested ‘Sasna Tsrer’ Members Claim to Have Been Beaten by Police—YEREVAN— On June 28, five arrested members of “Sasna Tsrer” claimed to have been brutally beaten by police after the latest court hearing in their ong...
- + Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Publishes Ad Hoc Public Report on Azerbaijani Aggression— The cover of the report (Photo: Office of the Human Rights Defender of Armenia) YEREVAN—Armenia’s Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) Arman Tatoyan ...
- + ‘Tsavt Tanem’: Untranslatable and Universal—Special for the Armenian Weekly It was a busy, bustling day in the Cascade—a communal square in the heart of ancient Yerevan. Accessed by steep sta...
- + U.N. Yerevan Office Says it Stopped Dealing with Water Company Two Years Ago—The Yerevan office of the United Nations has informed Hetq that it has not had any dealings with a water company in Armenia whose Makour Jour brand c...
- + Report: Albanian Gangs "Control" the UK Drug Trafficking Market—Violent Albanian crime groups are exerting "considerable control" over the drug market in the UK, while gangs from Serbia and Turkey dominat...
- + My Name is Shamiram—Special for the Armenian Weekly Hundreds of people in a well-lit room dotted with tables, and somehow I’m discovered amidst it all. I’m the shy, 14...
- + California State Senators Portantino and Wilk Urge Senate Support for Turkey Divestment—SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Senators Anthony Portantino and Scott Wilk sent a letter to their colleagues in the California State Senate on Jun...
- + ASA Announces Silver and Gold Medal Award Winners—This year the Armenian Students’ Association is pleased to announce that the following students were awarded this highly coveted award, which was inst...
- + Tripartite Agreement on Cooperation Signed Today at Armenia's Ministry of Emergency Situations—The aim of the program is to increase the protection and preparedness of the population of the border communities. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Court Mayhem: Sasna Dzrer Trial Halted as Police Battle Attorneys—Judge Artoush Gabrielyan halted proceedings because the court bailiffs and security police banned the defendants’ attorneys from entering the court af...
- + Flights Between Damascus and Yerevan Officially Launched Today—Armenia's Ambassador to Syria H.E. Arshak Poladyan, Charge d 'Affaires of the Syrian Arab to Armenia Mr. Essam Nayal, and a number of other invited gu...
- + Armenian Police Discovered Large Amount of Narcotics—Peanut-like legume crops were detected in the plastic container kept by Mohammad R., with dark-brown ‘opium’ type substance with a specific odor hidde...
- + Hitchhiking to the Thermal Springs of Jermouk—Unexpected adventures on the way and our conversations with drivers kind enough to give us a ride, took our minds off the heat. I was joined on this r...
- + Police Mercilessly Beat Sasna Dzrer Member After Trial, Says Lawyer—The attorney says he visited Kyureghyan at the Nubarashen Penitentiary after the trial and that his client told him that police hit him more than 100 ...
- + A Conversation with Catalan Researcher and Activist Abel Riu: ‘Collaboration Between Artsakh and Catalonia on the Independence Issue is Promising’—Abel is also interested in human and national, especially the right of self-determination of stateless peoples. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Emigration, numbers, facts and trends—Testimonies regarding the emigration in 1960s are observed in the interviews of repatriates we talked to previously, but it’s hard to speak of the ove...
- + AMAA Life Member, Activist, and Benefactor Elizabeth Agbabian Receives Presidential Honor—PARAMUS, N.J.—Elizabeth Agbabian, past Board member, benefactor, Life Member of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), and respected l...
- + Ararat Khandoyan Sentenced Over ?Sasna Tsrer? Unrest—YEREVAN (A.W.)—On June 27, a Yerevan court found Ararat Khandoyan guilty of assaulting police officers during clashes between riot police and supporte...
- + Letter to Yerevan (Part II)—Letter to Yerevan (Part II) The Armenian Weekly is periodically publishing the English translation of Andranik Tzarukian’s epic 1945 poem ‘...
- + Sari Tagh Lawyer Says Police Couldn't Identify His Clients as Their Attackers—The lawyer of two men, who’ve been jailed for eleven months as their trial for “using violence” against police officers on July 19, 2016, told Hetq th...
- + Heavy-Handed Tactics: Bailiffs at Jirayr Sefilyan Trial Collect Personal Data; Supporters Claim They Were Intimidated by Police—Jirayr Sefilyan and co-defendant Nerses Poghosyan, charged with fomenting public disorder and possession of illegal weapons, failed to heed the bailif...
- + Caveat Emptor: Hetq Tests 6 Bottled Water Brands, Some Targeted to Children; Only 2 Meet Health Standards—Hetq sent samples of six bottled waters, four especially marketed for infants, to a lab for testing. Only two met current health standards. In additio...
- + Model Miranda Kerr Hands Over Pricey Jewelry Linked To Malaysia Corruption Case—Australian model Miranda Kerr has handed over US$ 8.1 million worth in jewelry purchased for her by Malaysian financier Jho Low with allegedly misappr...
- + Western Prelacy Appoints Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan Vicar General—LA CRESCENTA, Calif.— The Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America announced on June 20 that during the first joint session of the ...
- + Report: German Foreign Ministry Warns Erdogan’s Guards to Stay Away from G20 Summit in Hamburg—BERLIN, Germany (A.W.)—Germany’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has cautioned Turkish bodyguards involved the attack on peaceful protesters in Washington D....
- + Nominations are Open for the 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity—YEREVAN—Nominations are open for the 2018 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a global humanitarian award granted by the Aurora Humanitarian Initiati...
- + 6,010 Registered Drug Addicts in Armenia—2,343 are addicted to opium, 3,65 are cannabis users and two are cocaine addicts. More... [Category: Politics]
- + More Than 300 Applications for Sevan Startup Summit 2017—Sevan Startup Summit 2017 tent camp business forum will be held from 24th to 31st of July. The Summit is being organized for the 2nd time in Armenia....
- + Armenia to Launch "Decent Work" Program—The decision was reached at a meeting between Olga Gulayeva, Head of the International Labor Organization’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia Office an...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Visits Hospitalized Soldiers—Wishing them a speedy recovery, Sargsyan also talked to hospital staff, informing them about government plans to improve conditions in the military m...
- + Armenia's Military Air Force Marks 25th Anniversary—MIG 29 bombers took to the sky over Yerevan’s Erebouni Airport to mark the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s air force. More... [Category: Politics]
- + EU Minister Nominee Set for Confirmation Despite Suspect Bulgarian Real Estate Deal—The Bulgarian nominee for EU digital minister is expected to be approved by the European Parliament on July 3 despite reports that she received a poli...
- + France: Congo President’s Daughter Charged With Money Laundering—French authorities charged the daughter and son-in-law of Congo’s President with “money laundering and misuse of public funds,” as part of a larger in...
- + OVIR - No Exit for Outsiders (Part 3)—People also applied to OVIR for travel permits. They wanted to see, with their own eyes, those magical foreign lands that were only maligned by Sovi...
- + Chirinian Appointed EAFJD Communication and Public Relations Officer—Demirdjian to Officially Step Down on June 30 The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) BRUSSELS, Belgium—The European ...
- + Armineh, a Single Mom from Etchmiadzin: Hasn’t Been Paid for Seven Months of Farm Work—Before leaving, Greta reminds me that she will become a hairdresser. I say I'll definitely go to her to get my hair cut. More... [Category: Politics...
- + A Resurgent Monument to the Living Memory of Soseh Mairik—The following statement was released by the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Inc. on June 23. *** Nearly three fateful decades have gone by since the t...
- + ARS of Eastern U.S. Continues to Support the Mets Tagher Soseh Kindergarten—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern United States, through the generous support of its chapters and private donations, conti...
- + Speaking Armenian: Everyman?s History—I’m no anthropologist, historian, linguist, or sociologist.» I do know how to watch and listen, and have for over four decades (and longer if you coun...
- + Unseen Armenia: Explorations Around Sisian—A friend and I returned to Yerevan after three days of exploring selected sites around Sisian in the Syunik province. We stayed at the Basen hotel whe...
- + Letter to the Editor: Economic Reforms—Dear Editor, I recently read in the news of new economic reforms being implemented in Armenia, which take into account proposals from multiple source...
- + Tachjian’s ‘Daily Life in the Abyss: Genocide Diaries, 1915-1918’ Published by Berghahn Books—NEW YORK—Vah? Tachjian’s book, Daily Life in the Abyss: Genocide Diaries, 1915-1918, was recently published by Berghahn Books. Tachjian is the»proje...
- + Armenian Start-Up “ShellGuard”: Artificial Intelligence Providing Continuous Protection Against Hackers—ShellGuard is the first in the world to offer continuous penetration testing at a reasonable and affordable price. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hungarian Police Confiscate Urartian Artifacts: Will They be Returned to Turkey?—On September 30, 2016, Hungarian police stopped a truck on the M5 highway and discovered it was carrying over 1,000 artifacts, including gold coins. ...
- + Investigation Launched Into Plundering of Ancient Kapan Burial Mound—The Syunik office of Armenia’s Investigative Committee has launched an investigation into the February 2017 damaging and plundering of a burial site, ...
- + Sari Tagh Trial: Policeman Testifies ‘They Wanted to Kill Us’—Matevosyan testified that people were issuing calls to join the armed Sasna Dzrer group that had seized a Yerevan police building nearby. More... [C...
- + Road Accident Sends 12 Armenian Soldiers to Hospital—Twelve Armenian soldiers were rushed to hospital when the army transport truck they were riding in lost control earlier today and fell into a gorge on...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire 400 Times—The ministry adds that Artsakh forces continue to monitor the situation. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Shirinian: A New Era of Public Policy in Armenia—A significant political transformation in Armenia was the election of the new Parliament (National Assembly) early in April. Whether the new Parliamen...
- + Azerbaijani Infiltration Attempt Squashed; At Least Four Azerbaijani Soldiers Dead—No Armenian Casualties According to the Artsakh Defense Ministry STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Azerbaijani Special Task units attempted to infiltrat...
- + Armenian Parliament Officially Approves New Government Program—YEREVAN (RFE/RL)—In what amounted to a vote of confidence, on June 22, Armenia’s National Assembly (Parliament) formally approved a new policy program...
- + Volodya, Syunik’s Beekeeper: A Family History with Connections to Garegin Nzhdeh—Healthy beehives usually have 60,000 to 70,000 bees. Volodya says the overall quantity of bees has dropped by 50% in the world because of different ty...
- + Fresco Painters Not Paid: Yerevan Church Built by Russian-Armenian Tycoon Ara Abrahamyan—We then called the office of Soglasiye-Armenia. A woman identifying herself as Sara, the chief accountant, said the company has no contract with the p...
- + Armenia's Parliament Passes Government's Economic Program—Armenia’s National Assembly passed the government’s 2017-2022 economic development program by a vote of 64 to 31. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Almost 5,000 Behind Bars in Armenia—There are 4,993 people serving jail time in Armenia’s twelve penitentiaries as of May 1, 2017, this according to the country’s Department of Correctio...
- + Armenian President Attends EPP Summit in Brussels—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, in Belgium on a working visit, attended a summit of the European People’s Party (EPP) in Brussels chaired by EPP Pr...
- + OVIR - No Exit for Outsiders (Part 2)—The modus operandi of OVIR, with all its bureaucratic baggage, had one aim in mind – to wear out the applicant and dissuade them of the idea of leavin...
- + Launch of the Calouste Gulbenkian Translation Series Internship at AUA—The internship is offered to a current student of the Certificate in Translation Program for a period of one year including the summer. It is an excep...
- + Armenian PM Defends Government's 5 Year Program; Says It's Based on "Armenian Traditions and Family Values"—“This is a professional program that will change the country for the better. It's founded on our culture, our traditions, family values, and, at the s...
- + Statement by the European Union Spokesperson on Karabakh Conflict Fatalities—The Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan have repeatedly committed to the ceasefire and the peaceful settlement of this conflict. More... [Category:...
- + Artsakh Military Says It Prevented Azerbaijani Incursion, Killing Four Soldiers—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense states that its forces quashed an attempt by Azerbaijani special forces to cross the border in the wee hours of June 2...
- + Deputy Spokesman for U.N. Secretary-General Calls on Sides to Negotiate in Karabakh Conflict—We also join the Co-Chairs' in urging the parties to re-engage in negotiations on substance, in good faith and with political will. The United Nations...
- + Denmark to Introduce Tougher Penalties to Combat Money Laundering—The Panama Papers revelations have prompted Denmark to consider introducing longer jail sentences for those committing financial crimes, authorities a...
- + OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan—The monitoring passed in accordance with the agreed schedule. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Dismisses Azerbaijani Reports of Captured Armenian Soldier—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—On June 21, the Artsakh Defense Ministry dismissed the news of a captured Armenian serviceman that was reported by the Aze...
- + Longtime Armenian Kindergarten Director, Author of Armenian Schoolbooks Lousin Malikian Passes Away in Marseille—The Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Society Central Committee recently announced the passing of the longtime Director of the “Nshan Palandjian” Ly...
- + Armenian Ambassador Meets with Speaker of the Syria’s Parliament—DAMASCUS, Syria (A.W.)— On June 21, the Speaker of the People’s Assembly of the Syrian Arab Republic (Parliament) Hadiyeh Abbas affirmed the importanc...
- + Artsakh Refutes Azerbaijani Captive Soldier Claim—Artsakh’s defense ministry has refuted a claim made today by Azerbaijan that its forces quashed an attempted Armenian incursion and took one Artsakh s...
- + Pashinyan Accuses Prime Minister of Being Political "Ringer" for Sargsyan—During today’s Armenian parliamentary debate today on a bill outlining the country’s economic development agenda for 2017-2022, Yelk Alliance MP Nikol...
- + Armenian Minister Acknowledges Many Face Hard Economic Times; Points to Development Imbalance—During an Armenian parliamentary debate today on a bill outlining the country’s economic development agenda for 2017-2022, Minister of Territorial Adm...
- + Fact Finding Group Visits Tavoush Border Villages Shelled by Azerbaijan—Yesterday, Armenian Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan led a group of his staffers to the Tavoush border villages of Baghanis, Voskevan, Voskepar and...
- + Mexico Targets Journalists/Activists With Spyware Reserved for Criminals—The Mexican government has targeted journalists, lawyers, and anti-corruption activists using spyware intended for monitoring criminals and terrorists...
- + OSCE to Conduct Karabakh Monitoring Tomorrow—On June 23, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned ...
- + ANCC Calls Upon the Canadian Government to Condemn Azerbaijan?s Latest Aggression Against Artsakh—OTTAWA, Canada—In a letter addressed to Canada’s Minister of Global Affairs and other high-ranking personnel within the Canadian governments’ executiv...
- + Yegparian: Rude Roaring Rabbit’s Ridiculous Rantings—It turns out that the capital of Turkey, formerly known as Angora, has given its name to a variety of domestic rabbit.» I learned this while snooping ...
- + European Parliament Resolution Calls on Turkey to Protect Cultural Heritage and Have Good Neighborly Relations with Armenia—BRUSSELS, Belgium (A.W.)—The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) welcomed today’s vote in the European ParliamentR...
- + Maiden Flight from Egyptian Resort Town Lands in Yerevan—Members of the diplomatic community and political and cultural figures from Cairo’s Armenian community were on the flight. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenia's Defense Ministry Forms Committee to Review Military Conscription Complaints—Armenia’s Ministry of Defense says it has formed a committee to look into requests and complaints raised regarding this year’s conscription of soldier...
- + Armenian Education Minister Talks Chess with Provincial School Principals—Also attending the meeting were Ararat Provincial Governor Aramayis Grigoryan and Chess Academy of Armenia President Smbad Lpoutyan. More... [Categ...
- + Rosendo?s Travelscope Visits Ancient Armenia—Thank you to Joseph and Julie Rosendo. Shad shnorakal enk . To think I saw the film The Promise and the Rosendo’s Tracelscope Part I and II within ...
- + EAFJD Condemns Azerbaijan’s Latest Attack—BRUSSELS, Belgium— The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) strongly condemned Azerbaijan for its latest escalation of viole...
- + Major Reforms Promised in New Armenian Government Program—YEREVAN (A.W.)—An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held in Yerevan on June 19, during which a new government program (2017-2022) was introduced and a...
- + Medical Cruelty: Artsakh Four Day War Vet Complains of Government Run-Around—Albert Martoyan, who lost the bottoms of both feet to frostbite while serving on the Artsakh frontline in the April 2016 Four Day War, has written to ...
- + Kapan’s Marley’s Pub: Challenges of Operating a Business in Armenia’s Hinterland—"In Armenia, it's mostly a kebab-barbecue situation. Eating is the key. For example, when people want to express a good opinion on a wedding, the...
- + Statement by Minister Nalbandian at the Eastern Partnership Ministerial meeting—Needless to say that approaching the upcoming summit with tangible results will contribute to the future productive cooperation in the framework of th...
- + OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Call on Sides to Return to Negotations—In both capitals, the Co-Chairs called upon the parties to re-engage in negotiations on substance, in good faith and with political will. They undersc...
- + Man Detained at Yerevan Airport Arrested for Drug Trafficking—A man detained by police on June 8 at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport has been arrested on drug trafficking charges after forensic testing revealed a pack...
- + OVIR – No Exit for Outsiders (Part 1)—He said that a special five-member committee would discuss the cases of those possessing state secrets. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Narek Gasparyan Becomes Fourth Artsakh Soldier Killed in Two Days—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Narek Gasparyan (b. 1997) was killed by Azerbaijani fire on June 17, becoming the fourth Artsakh Defen...
- + Vram Gyulzadyan Appointed Advisor to Armenian PM—A former National Assembly member, Gyulzadyan owns the Hunayka and Sermnatsan agricultural companies. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Monitoring of Non-Certified Medical Colleges in Armenia—Armenia’s National Center to Ensure Quality Professional Education has started to inspect medical colleges and universities that have not yet receive...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed—Narek Kasparyan, a soldier in the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed earlier today when Azerbaijani forces launched yet another assault along the Line o...
- + Armenia's Foreign Ministry Accuses Azerbaijan of Dangerous "Adventurism"—It is obvious that Baku failed to move the peaceful settlement process through its desired path and now it tries to create an illusion of gaining an a...
- + California Approves Millions for Armenian Museum and Genocide Education; ANCA-WR Praises State Legislators—GLENDALE, Calif.–The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) praised California Legislators for their efforts in securing fund...
- + Three 20-Year-Old Armenian Servicemen Killed by Azerbaijani Fire—Servicemen Arayik Matinyan, Vigen Petrosyan, and Vardan Sargsyan Were All Born in 1997 STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Three Armenian servicemen were ki...
- + From the Land Down Under to the ?Other Hairenik?—An Interview with AYF Australia Central Executive Chairperson Aram Tufenkjian Special for the Armenian Weekly WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armen...
- + Tsav – A Green Piece of Paradise in Armenia’s Syunik Mountains—Tsav is a rural community tucked away in the mountains of Armenia’s Syunik Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Biggest Creditor Is World Bank—The country’s National Statistical Service says that Armenia’s biggest creditor is the World Bank at $1.749 billion (36.2% of foreign debt). More......
- + The Avetisyan Family of Togh, Artsakh: Making Wine Against the Backdrop of War—We’re on the road to Togh, a village in Artsakh’s southern Hadrout district.We have an appointment to visit the Avetisyans – a family of vintners know...
- + Helsinki Final Act, 1975. Reunification of Families Divided by International Borders—On 1 August 1975, 35 countries signed the Helsinki Final Act at the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE), in what was the culminati...
- + Azerbaijani Grenades Kill 3 Artsakh Soldiers—Three soldiers serving in the Artsakh Defense Army were killed this evening when they were struck by Azerbaijani anti-tank grenades. More... [Catego...
- + Yegparian: What’d You Say?—Some days ago, I read Hagop Gulludjian’s article “Atabdatzman Yev Eendecrman Oogheenerov” in Armenian.» I marveled at how well this tongue-in-cheek pi...
- + Breaking: Warrants Issued for the Arrest of Members of President Erdogan’s Security Detail—D.C. Police Release the Names of Charged Individuals; ANCA Urges»Trump Administration to Take Action and Demand that Turkey Lift Claims to Diplomatic ...
- + Ankara Calls Decision to Charge Turkish Security Detail ‘Unacceptable’; Summons U.S. Ambassador—ANCA’s Hamparian: ‘Erdogan’s Doubling Down on Denial… He’s Targeting our Values, Telling us When We Can and Cannot Speak...
- + “The Things I Love Most”—I often think about Monte’s infinite optimism. For him, there was a way out from any bad situation. I miss Monte’s trust in his people, his devotion ...
- + Armenian Start-Up “Chessify”: Designed for Schoolchildren - Used by Professionals—In Armenia, chess has become a mandatory school subject for second, third and fourth graders since 2011. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Government to Allocate 144 million AMD to Grape/Vintners Foundation—The funding, suggested by Minister of Agriculture Ignaty Arakelyan, is part of 252 million AMD project, of which 108 million was allocated last Decem...
- + World Bank Calls Armenia's Economic Model "Exhausted"; Should be More Export-Oriented—Citing a low growth rate, double-digit unemployment, and one-third of the population living under the poverty line, World Bank experts told a Yerevan...
- + HayAntar's Director Resigns Under a Cloud of Illegal Logging—Matevosyan had tendered his resignation on June 5. When asked why he decided to resign, Matevosyan said he’d explain why later. He’s not answering He...
- + Media Management In the Spotlight of Tvapatum 2017—Ties suggest that Tvapatum 2017 is not only about creating media content but also organizing and managing the work of the media. Media management is ...
- + Breaking: Two Men Reportedly Arrested Over D.C. Attack on Peaceful Protesters—ANCA’s Hamparian: ‘Two Arrests Are a Good Start, but this is About Far More Than Crime Enforcement.»It’s About Our U.S. Government S...
- + ANCA Troubled Erdogan?s Bodyguards Not Among Those Charged Over Embassy Attack—ANCA Calls Out Weak Administration Response to Foreign Attack on American Freedoms WASHINGTON—Metropolitan Washington D.C. police made two arrests ...
- + Report: Charges Against a Dozen of Erdogan?s Security Detail Imminent—ANCA Calls on Trump Administration to Demand Turkey Waive Diplomatic Immunity for Erdogan Bodyguards Involved In D.C. Attacks WASHINGTON—According t...
- + David Barsamian: “Journalists Should Not Have Any Friends”—David Barsamian is the founder and director of Alternative Radio in the United States. In addition to running audio projects, he has authored books wi...
- + Edward the Coppersmith from Gyumri: Fashioning “Gurgle Cups” with Tools from Erzeroum—“Hasn’t that guy tired from filming?” Edward asks, glancing at Atoyants. The man says he hasn’t and keeps on videoing. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Reasons for Leaving Soviet Armenia, or Unsuccessful Experience—Slowly, everything started to improve. It wasn’t good in comparison to America, but compared to the past Soviet years, it was very good. More... [Ca...
- + Trial Run of Yerevan Airport Bus—A bus ferrying passengers from Yerevan’s Republic Square to Zvartnots International Airport departed earlier this morning for a trial run. More... [...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Meets with JICA Delegation—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Shinichi Kitaoka today in Yerevan. More......
- + Tajikistan President Arrives In Armenia for Talks—Sargsyan said that Rahmon’s visit to Armenia was symbolic, given that this year marks the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Yerevan and Dush...
- + Photo Story – Armenia’s Institute of Botany—Collaborating with the Faculty of Biology of Yerevan State University, the institute deals with the plant world, plant evolution studies, the research...
- + Cristiano Ronaldo Accused Of Millions In Tax Fraud—Spanish prosecutors accused Real Madrid football star Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday of evading €14.8m (US$ 16.6m) in taxes, the Guardian reported. Mo...
- + Armenian Justice Minister Pledges Continuous Fight Against Corruption—Armenian Minister of Justice Davit Harutyunyan told reporters today that he’ll be implementing gradual, but continuing steps, to do away with the root...
- + Journalists Unite in Support of Investigative Journalist Afgan Mukhtarli—Investigative journalist Afgan Mukhtarli, who’s known for his investigations into Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s alleged links to corruption, wa...
- + June Floods: Armenian Opposition Party To Sue Yerevan Mayor for Incompetence—Armenia’s Yerkir Tsirani opposition party says it’s ready to launch a class action suit against Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan for embezzlement of publ...
- + Turkey Hires More U.S. Lobbying Firms as its Reputation is Further Tarnished—As Turkey becomes the target of worldwide condemnation for its human rights violations, the Turkish government decides to spend a fortune on lobbying ...
- + Southern California Campus Tour Spotlights ANCA Programs Geared to Kickstart Public Policy Careers—ANCA’s Tereza Yerimyan and Program Alumni Share Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway and Karabian Fellowship Success Stories WASHINGTON—Armenian-Ame...
- + NATO Representative Visits Yerevan, Calls Armenia a Reliable Partner—YEREVAN—On June 13, Armenian President Serge Sarkisian received the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO)»Secretary General’s Special Representa...
- + Unfair Policy? Employees Pay the Electricity Bill at Armenia's Metzamor Medical Center—For some time now, employees at the Metzamor Medical Center in Armenia’s Armavir Province have been allocating a part of their wages to pay the electr...
- + Armenian, Estonian Foreign Ministers Meet in Yerevan—The foreign ministers of Armenia and Estonia met today in Yerevan and discussed Armenia’s future relations with the European Union, among other issues...
- + Criminal Cases of False Testimony Rising in Armenia—“Despite our numerous pronouncements providing false testimony, or serving as a false witness, is a criminal offense, many citizens continue to presen...
- + Armenia-NATO Cooperation Discussed in Yerevan—Tonoyan and Appathurai are said to have discussed expanding Armenia-NATO cooperation regarding decreasing the risk of disasters and increasing seismic...
- + Tajikistan President to Visit Armenia—Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon will pay an official visit to Armenia on June 14 and 15 and the invitation of President Serzh Sargsyan. More... ...
- + AUA Marks 25th Commencement and Inaugural Undergraduate Graduation Ceremony—YEREVAN—On June 3, the American University of Armenia (AUA) held its inaugural undergraduate and 25th commencement ceremonies, in which over 400 stude...
- + Armenian-American Pianist to Teach at Vienna International Pianists Academy—VIENNA, Austria—Armenian-American pianist Karin? Poghosyan will teach and perform at the Vienna International Pianists Academy, taken place Aug. 5-13....
- + ARF Bureau Chair Visits Aleppo, Meets with Organization Representatives—ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)— Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau chairperson Hrant Markarian met with the representatives of various Aleppo-Armeni...
- + Armenian President Congratulates New Yerevan Mayor—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated Taron Margaryan for being reappointed mayor of Yerevan at swearing-in ceremonies today. More... [Cat...
- + Goris Hotel Director Complains About Water Cutoff and Utility's Poor Customer Service—Shahen Zeytountsyan, director of the Mirhav Hotel in Goris, has written to Hetq complaining that water to the hotel has been shut off without any prio...
- + Mark Grigoryan Appointed Executive Director of Armenian Public Radio—Armenia’s Public Radio and TV Council today appointed Mark Grigoryan as the new executive director of Public Radio of Armenia. More... [Category: Po...
- + Only One of 84 Reported Terrorism Alarms in Armenia In Past Six years Proves Valid—That incident occurred on July 1, 2012, when Lieutenant Colonel Vardan Samvelyan, deputy commander of a Yerevan unit attached to the defense ministry,...
- + Monte Melkonian: November 25, 1957 – June 12, 1993—Monte Melkonian: November 25, 1957 – June 12, 1993 More... [Category: Politics]
- + Electric Networks of Armenia Sues Armavir Government Over Unpaid Bill—The Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) company has sued the Armavir Provincial Government for 8 million AMD ($1,658) in unpaid utility bills and fines...
- + New Loan, or Auditing the Old? Armenia’s Finance Ministry Must Investigate Money Trail of Millions in World Bank Education Loan—In Armenia, a state agency may borrow millions of dollars giving approximate and inflated promises, not implement them and not be subjected to any lia...
- + Official Unemployment in Armenia Hovers Around 80,000—According to the National Statistical Service, the number of those unemployed in Armenia hovered around 80,000 during the first four months of 2017. ...
- + 19 Year-Old Convict Swallows Spoons: Wants Transfer to Another Prison—19-year-old Artur Melikyan, who’s serving a nearly four-year sentence for embezzlement at Armenia’s Armavir Penitentiary, swallowed three small spoons...
- + Two Georgian Citizens Stage Hunger Strike in Armenian Jail—Georgian citizen Nona Toloriana has telephoned Hetq, concerned about the health of her brother Zviad Toloriani who’s been imprisoned in Armenia’s Nuba...
- + Armenian PM, Georgian Deputy PM, Meet in Dilijan—The two noted that trade turnover between Armenia and Georgia has been steadily growing and they will continue working to maintain and increase this r...
- + Yerevan’s Underground Museum: Where Discarded Objects Get a Second Life—"I remember what I've seen. These things help me relive the past," Karen Panyan says. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sevan Kaloustian Greene Wins ADAA’s Kondazian Playwriting Award—The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance’s (ADAA) first-ever Kondazian Playwriting Award for Armenian Stories was awarded on April 23 to London-based playw...
- + Inherent Unity: Reflections from AYF Junior Seminar—PROSPECT, Penn.—Tucked deep into the woods of Pennsylvania, the strings of an electric guitar hummed the tune to» Sari Siroun Yar , a traditional Arme...
- + ONEArmenia Launches Project to Support Local Grape Farmers—YEREVAN—Wine has been produced in Armenia for millennia, as evidenced by one extraordinary cave nestled alongside the Arpa river running through Vayot...
- + Remembering Bash Aparan and Building a Green Sustainable Armenia—WOBURN, Mass.—Last month Armenian communities around the world commemorated the 99th anniversary of the battle of Bash Aparan. On May 21, 1918, an Ott...
- + Armenia's Parliament Passes Bill to Create Corruption Prevention Council—Armenia’s National Assembly overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill to establish a new state body to prevent corruption in the country. More... [Cat...
- + Armenian President Flies to Astana to Attend Energy Expo—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan flew today to Kazakhstan to attend opening ceremonies at the Astana Expo 2017. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Trouble Erupts at Embattled Opera and Ballet Theatre in Yerevan: Musicians Refuse to Play—Problems will not be solved by pressure tactics and threats. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Army Colonel and Wife Accused of Running a $20m Bribery Scheme at U.S. Military Base—A U.S. Army colonel, his wife and a former defense contractor were indicted Thursday for running a bribery and fraud scheme involving rigging military...
- + Absent Armenian Americans. The Unanswered Question That Became Reason to Write a Letter—In 2011, we started the project called “Coming Full circle”, dedicated to the Mass Repatriation, by looking for families in Armenia, immigrated from d...
- + Syrian-Armenian Physician Receives a House in Artsakh from the Tufenkian Foundation—Haig Khatcho, a Syrian-Armenian physician who escaped ISIS persecution and resettled in Artsakh a couple of years ago, celebrated housewarming today i...
- + OSCE Calls for Investigation into Baku?s Ill-treatment of Journalist—WARSAW, Poland (A.W.)— On June 8, the Director of the Organization for Securoty and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions an...
- + Members of Sasna Tsrer Go on Trial in Yerevan—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On June 8, 14 members of the armed opposition group known as “Sasna Tsrer,” who seized a police station in Yerevan, went on trial in Y...
- + Meetings in Philadelphia Reaffirm Hamazkayin Mission—Five New Members Join Chapter PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—A gathering took place in Philadelphia that focused on the present activities and future trajectory ...
- + Due to Lack of Processing Capabilities, Armenia Imports Gold—The exported gold is unprocessed, since Armenia doesn’t have the plants and equipment. The gold is sent to Canada for processing. More... [Category:...
- + Revenge of the French-Armenians: The 1956 Visit of French Foreign Minister Pineau to Yerevan (Part 2)—As a matter of fact, French Armenians have been actively communicating with Pineau’s companions, especially journalists, thus attempting to call on th...
- + Humanitarian Aid to Armenia Drops Slightly—Some 7.3 billion AMD ($15 million) worth of humanitarian aid was sent to Armenia in the first four months of 2017, a drop of 0.7% from the same period...
- + Armenia: Death Threats Against Rights Defender—A prominent human rights defender in Armenia has received death threats, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately investigate...
- + Congressional Armenian Caucus Members Seek Reversal of Proposed Trump Administration Cut in Aid to Armenia—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomes a renewed Congressional effort - spearheaded by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-N...
- + Neoliberalism – A Not So New Idea—For years, farmers, villagers, and environmental activists have been protesting the pollution of rivers, topsoil, and aquifers by mining operations in...
- + Armenian Aid to Syria Arrives in Latakia—LATAKIA, Syria (A.W.)— On June 7, an aircraft carrying humanitarian aid from Armenia to Syria arrived at»Latakia’s Khmeimim military airbase, reported...
- + Job Opportunity: Assistant Editor (English)—The Hairenik Association is seeking a full-time assistant editor for the Armenian Weekly English-language newspaper. Responsibilities include providi...
- + Germany to Pull out of Incirlik; Troops and Aircraft to be Moved to Jordan—BERLIN, Germany (A.W.)—Germany will pull all of its troops and aircraft from Turkey’s Incirlik airbase, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen a...
- + Heated Debate: Armenia’s National Assembly Deliberates State Property Privatization Bill—Among more mundane matters, MPs debated a controversial bill designed to privatize several state-owned facilities at today’s special session of Armeni...
- + Armenia Aircompany Schedules Summer Charters to Mediterranean; Taron-Avia Adds Moscow Route—Armenia Aircompany says its plans to fly charter flights from Yerevan to Salonika (Greece) from June 22 to September 7. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Steps Taken to Fight Corruption in Armenia a Mixed Bag, Says CoE Body—Steps Taken to Fight Corruption in Armenia a Mixed Bag, Says CoE Body More... [Category: Politics]
- + California State Senate Committee Campaigns for Direct LAX-Yerevan Flights—The letter was signed by all members of the Select Committee, includingSenate President Pro Tem Kevin de Le?n, SenatorsScott Wilk, Tony Mendoza, and J...
- + Moneyed ARF MP Rants About Armenian Identity; Calls Bill to Protect Whistleblowers Un-Armenian—In a rambling speech, his first as a member of the Armenian parliament, ARF member Andranik Karapetyan, representing Armavir, went off topic and began...
- + Hiding in Plain Sight: Wanted Pair Remains Free in Czech-Armenia Diplomatic Face-Off—Two men convicted of serious crimes—one of attempted murder, the other of soliciting a murder—are free because the Czech Republic and Armenia can’t ag...
- + CPJ Joins Call for Georgia to Investigate Case of Exiled Journalist Forcibly Returned to Azerbaijan—The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 22 international rights organizations in calling on Georgia's Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili to ensur...
- + Shirak Gets New Provincial Governor—Artur Khachatryan has been appointed the new Shirak Provincial Governor of Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ‘The Promise’ Screened in Canadian Parliament—OTTAWA, Canada—A special screening of the Armenian Genocide-era Hollywood epic, The Promise took place on Parliament Hill on June 5. The special ev...
- + Twenty Years after Princess Diana’s Iconic Walk, a Landmine Free Artsakh is in Sight—An Interview with Andrew Moore, the Director of Development of the HALO Trust Moore: ‘Karabagh is one of the Easiest Places in the World for HALO ...
- + Breaking: U.S. House of Representatives Condemns D.C. Attack on Peaceful Protesters—H.Res.354 Passes Unanimously, Calling for the Perpetrators to be ‘Brought to Justice’ WASHINGTON (A.W.)—The U.S. House of Representatives unanimousl...
- + Moving to the West Helped Me Recognize Myself - A Talk with Artist Edmond Keshishyan—It’s been a long time I am away from the city, sounds, society. I don’t expect anything from anyone, and that’s a great relief. I don’t owe anything t...
- + Revenge of the French-Armenians: The 1956 Visit of French Foreign Minister Pineau to Yerevan (Part 1)—After learning about Pineau’s upcoming visit to Yerevan (you could learn about it only if you were secretly listening to foreign radio), repatriates f...
- + Lawyer Petitions Appeal Court in Sari Tagh Police-Protester Clash Case—The lawyer for Ararat Khandoyan, charged with striking an officer of the law on July 20, 2016 during a clash between protesters and police in Yerevan’...
- + Automating Your Home Appliances from Afar: Armenian Start-Up Develops a Levitating Smart Camera—The Moon is not only for taking videos. This device functions as an automation center for the house. Being away from home, you can remotely control yo...
- + 2017 AYF-YOARF Junior Seminar: A Weekend with Purpose—PROSPECT, Penn. (A.W.)—They arrived by the bus loads: 350 members, 84 years of tradition, 15 chapters, nine lecturers, with one purpose. The 2017 Arm...
- + German Foreign Minister Says Germany Will Pull Forces Out of Turkey?s Incirlik Base—ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)— German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel announced on June 5 that Germany will pull its forces out of the Incirlik air force base...
- + Obituary: Mayram Artinian— Mayram Artinian Artinian, Maryam. Survived by her husband of 61 years Missak Artinian. Beloved Mother of Setrak and Marina (Chamchyan) Artinian, Ha...
- + Armenian Fruits and Veg to Gulf States—Armenia’s Minister of Economic Development and Investment Souren Karayan and Janfida Agri Holding President Norayr Aghayan signed a memorandum in Yere...
- + Yerevan's Firdous Market Merchants to be Relocated—Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan has instructed municipal officials to make the transfer as comfortable as possible for the merchants, a majority of whom...
- + OCCRP Will Continue to Work for Release of Azerbaijani Journalist Mukhtarli—Afgan Mukhtarli is an Azerbaijani journalist living in Georgia who has worked with both OCCRP partner MeydanTV and with OCCRP. The Tbilisi-based journ...
- + Armenia: Troubling Demographic Data – 4 Million by 2040?—While President Serzh Sargsyan recently announced that Armenia’s population must reach four million by 2040, Artak Markosian, a partner at the Armenia...
- + Criminal Charges Against State Agency in Bridge Death of 13 Year-Old—The IC launched an investigation into the incident, discovering that the girl, along with two friends, had hiked to the Hrazdan Gorge and then ascende...
- + Maro the Doll Maker: Expanding Her Business Without Leaving the Armenian Village of Akhurik—Their pricing policy is a combination of quality and affordability. They try to take into account the socio-economic conditions of people. More... [...
- + Spain’s Anti-Corruption Chief Quits over Offshore Company in Panama—The anti-corruption prosecutor in charge of investigating members of Spain’s ruling party resigned Thursday after media claimed that he holds a 25 per...
- + Widow of Lithuania’s Former Prime Minister Investigated Over Florida Properties—Kristina Brazauskien?, widow of Lithuania’s former Prime Minister Algirdas Brazauskas, is under investigation for tax fraud. The investigation was lau...
- + Yerevan Art Expo 2017: Photos—On Sunday, June 4, the former ErAZ factory hosted Yerevan Art Expo 2017. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Village Myurishen in Artsakh: Photos—Myurishen is a village in Martuni region of Artsakh. It’s 24 km far from Stepanakert. The village has 39 households with a total of 160 inhabitants. T...
- + Two Lake Sevan Crawfish Hunters Go Missing: One Found Dead—The body of a Kolya Simonyan a Tzovagyugh village resident who had gone crawfish hunting in Lake Sevan was found today after relatives reported him mi...
- + Situation on the Line of Contact Last Week—Situation on the Line of Contact Last Week More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Conducts Military Exercises—Artsakh conducted artillery training exercises from May 29 to June 2 in the south of the country. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Special Counsel Mueller to Investigate Flynn?s Turkey Connection—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating the possible ties between U.S. President Donald Trump’s election campaign and Russ...
- + Editorial: 102 Years On?—The»Armenian Weekly 2017 Magazine Dedicated to the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Each year, as April rolls around and the 24th approach...
- + The Armenian Weekly April 2017 Magazine Now Available Online—Magazine Dedicated to the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The editorial staff of the Armenian Weekly is pleased ...
- + Provincial Art School in Armenia Closes: Founder Complains the Country Lacks ‘Nurturing Gardeners’—In his opinion, the government seems to be in eternal bankruptcy. The government always shuts our mouths by saying there are no resources. More... [...
- + Aznavour Feted at Yerevan Concert—Attending the concert were Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos Garegin II, and speaker of the parliament Ara Babloyan. More... [Category: ...
- + Prison Officials Ban Mother of Sasna Dzrer Member to See Her Son—Armen Lamparyan hasn’t see his mother for ten months. Officials had banned any visits by relatives. The ban was recently lifted, and it was expected t...
- + Embroideress Mayranoush: Fashioning Snippets of Nature with Needle and Thread—Embroidery is a way of life for Mayranoush Avchoyan, who can be seen selling her creations at Yerevan’s Vernisage open-air market. More... [Category...
- + Yerevan Bus Overturns; Three Hospitalized—Henrik Navasardyan, head of the Yerevan Municipality’s Department of Transportation, told Hetq that the bus driver had temporarily lost consciousness,...
- + New Owner of Armenia's Pyunik FC Manufactures Oil-Chemical Products in 4 Countries—Artur Soghomonyan, the new owner of the Pyunik football club in Armenia’s Premier League, says he has long-term plans for the team now trailing in fou...
- + Cold War - Repatriates and De-Sovietization of Life—Thus, repatriates turned out to be the social class, which contributed to the defeat of the Soviet Union in the ideological sphere of Cold War. More...
- + Before We Talk about Armenian Genocide Reparations, There Is Another Accounting Due—From the Armenian Weekly 2017 Magazine Dedicated to the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Did the USSR Really Lose the Cold War? Maybe...
- + D.C. Attack Puts Turkey-U.S. Gun Deal in Jeopardy—ANCA’s Hamparian: ‘Senator Cardin is Right to Put the Brakes on this Proposed Sale of U.S. Firearms to Turkey’ WASHINGTON (A.W.)— Nearly two weeks f...
- + ANCA Presses Congress for Continued U.S. Artsakh Funding to Complete De-Mining—WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) continues to press U.S. Congressional appropriators to ensure continued U.S. federal fund...
- + “They Shall Not Perish”: American Documentary on Armenian Genocide Premiers in Armenia—The documentary is about America's humanitarian activities at times of the Armenian Genocide refugee crisis, with some rare archival footage (digitize...
- + Armenia Seeks Expanded Business Ties with Italy—The Development Foundation of Armenia (DFA) has hooked up with an Italian consulting firm to promote Armenia as a business partner and place to invest...
- + A Repatriate’s Response: “It’s not what I have come for”—Sargis Mazmanian, who immigrated from Romania in 1947 and presently lives in Los Angeles, recalls one such incident. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Refutes Baku's Claim of Destroying Observation Post—The ministry says the allegation is the latest salvo in Azerbaijan’s disinformation campaign. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Trial of Sari Tagh Defendants Again Postponed—Today’s trial of Sargis Arabjyan and Karen Vanoyan, charged with public disorder in clashes with police on July 19, 2016 in the Sari Tagh neighborhood...
- + Hetq Article Gets Results: Garbage Removed from Dzoraghbyur Roadway—Responding to a Hetq article that Kotayk provincial authorities had failed to remove garbage from the road leading to the village of Dzoraghbyur, Arme...
- + Armenia’s Lake Gomk Drying Up: Fish Farming Company Claims Otherwise—While the Armenian government talks about developing tourism, many of the country’s hidden natural wonders are threatened by official neglect and comm...
- + Body of Artsakh Soldier Found at Military Base—The body of Artsakh soldier Melik Khachatryan was found earlier this afternoon at a military base, this according to the country’s Investigative Commi...
- + International Children’s Day – Stories from Armenia—These kids are strong, are fighters, despite their circumstances. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Poem: We Have Not Forgotten—In 1944, Soviet Armenian writer Gevorg Abov wrote a poem entitled, “Menk Chenk Moratsel” («???? ???? ???????» – “We Have Not Forgotten”). In his poe...
- + Turkey Declares Curfews in More Than 40 Diyarbakir Villages—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)— On May 30, the Turkish government imposed curfews in more than 40 villages in southeastern province of Diyarbakir as part o...
- + Congresswoman Napolitano Praises ANCA-LAWA Dialogue on Direct LAX-Yerevan Flights—Senior U.S. House Transportation Committee Member Backs ANCA Efforts to Directly Connect Armenia with Los Angeles WASHINGTON—A senior member of the...
- + Replacement Tsarukyan Alliance MPs Take Oath—Before the start of today’s session of Armenia’s parliament, three new Tsarukyan Alliance MPs took the oath of office, followed by the applause of the...
- + Yerevan Police Identify Phony Bomb Threat Caller—Yerevan police say they have identified the person who called a local emergency hotline on May 29, claiming that a bomb had been placed in Hrazdan Sta...
- + New Flight Links Yerevan and Astana—SCAT Airlines has flown its premier round-trip flight from Astana to Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Police Detain, then Release, Activist—Yerevan police have released well-known activist Argishti Kiviryan after detaining him earlier this afternoon on suspicion of carrying a weapon. Mor...
- + EU Citizens Pay for Misused or Non-Existent 'Ghost' Offices—Hundreds of members of the European Parliament are potentially misusing EU funds meant to pay for offices in their home country, but at least 249 of t...
- + Exiled Journalist Abducted in Georgia to Face Prosecution in Azerbaijan—Azerbaijani authorities should immediately release freelance journalist Afgan Mukhtarli and allow him to return to neighboring Georgia, the Committee ...
- + Lokyan Reappointed Minister of Territorial Administration and Development—A member of the ARF, Lokyan has served as Armenia’s Minister of Urban Development (2110-2003) and Minister of Agriculture (2003-2008). More... [Cate...
- + Vanadzor Drivers Protest Potholes; Repair Company Accused of Dragging Its Feet—“We have gathered so that they fix the roads, so that we too can work,” said a driver who wished to remain anonymous. “The vehicles get damaged. We ca...
- + The Power of Purpose—It is truly amazing being Armenian… Not a day goes by without either thinking of the event that just passed or about the next event coming up. Whethe...
- + OSCE Promises Continued Involvement in Armenia Despite Office Closure—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On May 30, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Secretary General Lamberto Zannier held meetings with Armeni...
- + AMAA Leadership Visits Artsakh—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) Executive Director/CEO Zaven Khanjian recently visited Artsakh, where he met wi...
- + Armenian PM Introduces New Justice Minister to Staff—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today introduced the country’s new justice minister, Davit Harutyunyan, to the ministry’s staff. More... [C...
- + Company Fined $1,000 for Damaging Lake in Dilijan National Forest; Local Group Says ‘Not Enough’—Hayk Markosyan, a member of a local group seeking to block construction at Lake Gosh, in Armenia’s Dilijan National Park, says the country’s environme...
- + Armenian PM, Ramgavar Delegation, Meet in Yerevan—Karapetyan stressed the important work carried out bey the ADL in strengthen bonds between Armenia and the diaspora and in maintaining Armenian identi...
- + Dr. Tom Catena Awarded 2017 Aurora Prize—The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Honors Esteemed Catholic Missionary Physician in War-Torn Sudan for Rekindling Faith in Humanity YEREVAN—The $1 M...
- + Interview with Conductor Alexander Iradyan: Trying to Remain a “Pure” Artist in Commercial Europe—I’ve discussed a variety of topics with composer, conductor Alexander Iradyan over the years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Cuts Ties With a Dozen Aid Suppliers to Syria Found to be Corrupt—The U.S. government said Friday it has suspended its business ties with 12 delivery and supply companies and affiliates based in Turkey that are embro...
- + Bulgaria, Turkey and France Arrest 22 for Trafficking Ancient Antiques into Western Europe—Authorities across Bulgaria, Turkey and France have arrested 22 people for illegally excavating ancient antiques and trafficking them into Western Eur...
- + Locals and akhpars: Daily conflict or culture clash?—One can frequently hear the expression akhpar in Armenia. Its usage has lately increased due to the influx of Armenians from Syria. Akhpars are those ...
- + ARF Eastern U.S. Announces Conference to Mark Centennial of First Republic—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern United States Central Committee has announced plans to hold a large-scale ...
- + Armenia’s Beardless Molokan: Ivan Ivanich is Elder Statesman of Dwindling Tashir Community—As for Ivan’s philosophy on life, he says, “In life, the most important is to love and be pure of heart. If you’re not sincere, you won’t live.” Mor...
- + $1 Million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Awarded to Dr. Tom Catena—The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative honors esteemed Catholic Missionary physician in war-torn Sudan for rekindling faith in humanity More... [Categor...
- + New Postage Stamp Dedicated to 2016 Aurora Prize Laureate Marguerite Barankitse—On May 26th, 2017, “HayPost” CJSC has cancelled and put into circulation a postage stamp dedicated to the theme “Aurora humanitarian initiative - Laur...
- + 3 Tsarukyan Alliance MPs Step Down—Three MPs recently elected to the new Armenian parliament from the Tsarukyan Alliance, have been officially relieved of their legislative mandates. ...
- + Letter to Yerevan (Part I)—On the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the establishment of the First Republic of Armenia (1918-1920), the Armenian Weekly is pleased to announce ...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire More Than 550 Times Last Week—During the period of May 21-27, there were no major changes in the situation on the Line of Contact, this according to the Artsakh Ministry of Defense...
- + Two Pieces of Good News - Both About Freedom—The first was about the release of Volodya Avetisyan. The second was about the release of Ji?? Kaj?nek, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment fo...
- + AEF. Humanitarian “Aurora” and Inhumane Amulsar Mining—Days ago we were surprised and disappointed to learn that Ameriabank CJSC signed a loan agreement with Lydian Armenia providing 24 million USD for gol...
- + Obituary: Ida Evranian-Cecchini—Genocide survivor Ida Evranian-Cecchini (Rahanian), age 96 of Grand Haven, Mich. passed away Saturday April 1.» Ida was born Jan. 1, 1921 in Armenia, ...
- + Collective Calls for Justice in the Face of Denial and Despotism—From the Armenian Weekly 2017 Magazine Dedicated to the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide As we have seen time and again, genocide is ofte...
- + UCLA Offers Summer High School Heritage Language Program—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Center for World Languages at the University of California, Los Angeles is offering special language classes for high school s...
- + Ziya Azazi: Thoughts on Life, Culture, Dance and Spiritualism—You can live without mysticism. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Pambak Chronicle: For Lida, an Armenian Refugee from Azerbaijan, Getting State Aid to Fix a Collapsing Wall is a ‘Big Deal’—It’s just one wall. It’s not a big deal. One wall, even four, isn’t a big deal. But a family of five, four men and a woman, is a big deal. Maybe we sh...
- + Boys Falls to Death From Yerevan Bridge—A 13-year-old fell to his death today from a bridge in Yerevan’s Davtashen district. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Prime Ministers of Armenia, Belarus, Meet in Kazan—On the sidelines of his trip to Kazan, Russia, to attend the CIS Heads of Government Council, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with his Be...
- + Trial of Jirayr Sefilyan and Others Begins in Yerevan—Zarouhie Postanjyan from the YerkirTzirani party said that the right of people criminally charged to a public court proceeding was being violated. M...
- + Siberian Newspaper Editor, Known for Exposing Corruption, Shot Dead in his Bathhouse—The chief editor of a newspaper in the Siberian city of Minusinsk was shot dead in a killing that authorities said Thursday they believe may be connec...
- + U.S. Charges another 21 in Thai Sex Trafficking Enterprise—A prosecutor in Saint Paul, Minnesota, unsealed on Thursday the indictment of another 21 people allegedly involved in a sex trafficking enterprise tha...
- + Repatriates in the Target of Political Violence—Persecution, in the eyes of local residents, was a normal occurrence. After the sovietization of Armenia, thousands of Armenians fell victim to jailin...
- + Soccer: ?The Midfield Armenian? and United Crowned Europa League Champions—Special for the Armenian Weekly Manchester United and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were crowned Europa League Champions at the Friends Arena in Stockholm on M...
- + Breaking: House Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously Condemns the D.C. Attacks by Erdogan?s Bodyguards—Rep. Ted Poe Calls for Continued Protests at Turkish Embassy, with Reps. Rohrabacher, Cicilline, Wagner, and Sherman Offering to Attend in Solidarity ...
- + On Superheroes »—We saw the second Guardians of the Galaxy movie last weekend.» It provided another opportunity for my girlfriend to criticize my love for just about...
- + Armenia is My Home: 84-Year-Old Molokan Woman Knows All the Stones in Her Native Town—"Do you think that being separated from your land, your homeland,is a good thing? I am surprised to see them go… I don’t know why they leave... I...
- + Ukraine Arrests 23 in 'Biggest Ever' Corruption Crackdown—Ukrainian authorities Wednesday arrested 23 former high-ranking tax officials who are suspected of helping ex-President Viktor Yanukovych’s government...
- + Report: Tens of Billions of Dollars Stolen Annually from Africa—Illicit financial flows are allowing wealthy countries to profit from Africa’s wealth to the tune of tens of billions of dollars, according to a joint...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed—An investigation into the incident is underway. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Istanbul Patriarchate?s General Vicar Ateshian Resigns—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)— On May 24, Aram Ateshian, the General Vicar of the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul, officially resigned, reported Istanbul-...
- + Breaking: House Foreign Affairs Committee Set to Vote on Resolution Condemning D.C. Attack—H.Res.354 Calls for Perpetrators to be Charged and Prosecuted Under U.S. Law; Waiver of Immunity of any Turkish Security Detail Engaged in Assault W...
- + ANCA to Testify at Key House Foreign Affairs Panel Hearing on Beatings of U.S. Protesters—House Foreign Affairs Full Committee Set to Vote on Royce-Engel Resolution Condemning the Attacks WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America...
- + Rural Education Challenges and Benefits: Young Teachers in Armenia’s Urasar Village Bring Changes to Community—In her opinion, Teach For Armenia is first and foremost helping to overcome that fear. As a result of a teamwork, young teachers, together with childr...
- + Yerevan Job Squabble: Business Refuses to Pay Woman Dressed as an Orange Elephant Walking Advert—A Yerevan business has refused to pay a woman who dressed up in an orange elephant costume and had to walk outside the store to drum-up business, argu...
- + Tajikistan: Human Rights Watchdogs Condemn Crackdown on Lawyers—Tajikistan has launched an "unrelenting assault" on lawyers by harassing, prosecuting and imprisoning those who take up defense of governmen...
- + South Korea’s Park Pleads Not Guilty in First Hearing—Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in the first hearing of a criminal trial that could see her imprisoned for l...
- + May 28 Charity Exhibition of Syrian-Armenian Craftspeople—Armenia has allocated 800,000 drams for a charity exhibition/sale of works and pastries by Syrian-Armenian craftspeople. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Company Granted License to Manage Dangerous Wastes—The Armenian government today issued Rusal Armenal a license to manage, safeguard and store dangerous waste materials. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Soviet Socialism and the Difficulties of Repatriate Integration—The generation that lived in Armenia during the 1970s well remembers the repatriates, who were commonly called “akhpars”. These akhpars were the peopl...
- + Gegharkounik Gets New Provincial Governor—Botoyan, a member of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia, replaced Rafik Gigoryan who was elected an MP in the new parliament. More... [Category...
- + Armenia to Create New Anti-Corruption Agency—Armenia’s Acting Minister of Justice Artour Hovhannisyan has propose the creation of a new state body to fight corruption. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Honoring Balaban Hoja: A Hero for Armenian Orphans—From the Armenian Weekly 2017 Magazine»Dedicated to the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide » To his students in the Aintab orphanage, Sar...
- + UCLA Armenian Students’ Association Demonstrates Against the Young Turks? Ana Kasparian—» LOS ANGELES, Calif.—On May 22, the UCLA Armenian Students’ Association held a demonstration» against the Young Turks’ Ana Kasparian, who was invited...
- + Rep. Ted Poe Condemns D.C. Attack, Erdogan, on U.S. House Floor—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Rep. Ted Poe (R-Tex.), who represents Texas’s 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives, condem...
- + Armenia – Tashir Town Landscape—Tashir is a town of some 7,500 located in Armenia’s northwestern Lori Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian PM Discusses Cooperation with German Consulting Firm—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan discussed multi-sector cooperation with a delegation from the German Mangold Consulting GmbH, headed by Compa...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister – Armenia Remains Committed to Eastern Partnership Goals—At the 17th Armenia-European Union Cooperation Council held in Brussels on May 23, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian noted that Armenia rema...
- + Azerbaijan Fired Mortars and Automatic Grenade Launchers—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire around 95 times yesterday and last night, firing 1,140 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according...
- + Armenia’s Syunik Province: Where Trash and the Country’s Cultural Past Coexist—The road heading to the villages of Aghisou, Vorotan, Vaghatin and Lor, in Armenia’s Syunik Province, passes through the municipal garbage dump in the...
- + Armbiotechnology: A Scientific Center in Armenia Whose Underpaid Staff Produces Tangible Results—Today, SPC Armbiotechnology includes the Institute of Biotechnology (founded in 1971), the Institute of Microbiology (1961), and the Center of Microbi...
- + U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson to Turkish Ambassador: D.C. Attack is ‘Unacceptable’—WASHINGTON, (A.W.)— During an interview with Fox News Sunday’s Chris Wallace, United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that the U.S. had su...
- + Homenetmen Eastern U.S. Welcomes Merrimack Valley ?Miavor?—MERRIMACK VALLEY, Mass. (A.W.)— The Homenetmen’s Eastern United States Regional Executive recently announced the formation of a new Homenetmen miavor...
- + No Ordinary Trip: Artsakh Liberation Memorialized—Special for the Armenian Weekly “It wasn’t an ordinary trip to Armenia,” I told my family with tired certainty, recollecting the...
- + Armenian Athletes Win Nine Medals at European Sambo Championship—Armenian athletes won one gold, two silver, and five bronze medals at the 2017 European Sambo Championship in Minsk, Belarus. More... [Category: Po...
- + Portion of Karvatchar Highway Closed Tomorrow—A section of the Karvatchar-Vardenis highway connecting Artsakh to Armenia will be closed on May 23 to allow for planned explosions to remove the thr...
- + Five Arrested in Yerevan Kidnapping Case—Armenia’s Investigative Committee reports that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the May 19 kidnapping of a Yerevan resident who wa...
- + Armenian Start-Up Develops World’s Most Powerful Smart Wallet - Volterman—Having lost his wallet several times, Azat Tovmasyan started to think about developing an easy way to find it. More... [Category: Politics]
- + France Suspects Bribery in Multibillion Dollar Submarine Sale to Brazil—French prosecutors are investigating whether DCNS, an industrial group that specializes in naval defence and energy, paid a bribe as part of a deal to...
- + 60-Year-Old Diabetic Suffers Alone in a Forgotten Corner of Vanadzor—A 20-gram tube of Betadine, a cream she rubs on her swollen and pus-infected feet, costs 2,100 AMD. She can’t afford to use the cream on a regular bas...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Mortars and D-44 Artillery Shells—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire around 100 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 1,600 rounds of various caliber small arms, thi...
- + Escape from Constitutional Heaven—Today everybody speaks about emigration and, beyond doubt, by emigration they refer to the flow of Armenian citizens to Russia, Europe and the U.S., o...
- + The Escalating Outrage Over Turkish Attack on Peaceful Protesters—Social Networks, Congressional Condemnations, Criminal Investigations, and Major Media Interest Drive Unprecedented American Criticism of Turkish Gove...
- + Ecuadorian Street Musician in Yerevan: Loves the People; Could Do Without Police Pestering—One can see Francisco Maldonado Guachkhan, a 50-year-old street musician from Ecuador plying his trade in the streets of Yerevan. More... [Category:...
- + Gloria Korkoian Collection - Dearborn, Michigan, USA—Gloria Korkoian put this rich family archive at Houshamadyan’s disposal during an event that took place in Dearborn, Michigan, in March 2017 which was...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 60mm Mortars Along the Borders—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire around 80 times yesterday and last night, firing 750 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according t...
- + Machanents Art Symposium Ends Today—The closing ceremony for the Machanents 3rd International Art Symposium, entitled “Brushstroke in the Land of Noah”, takes place today in Armenia. M...
- + Armenian Defense Ministry Delegation Ends Visit to India—A delegation from Armenia’s defense ministry visited India from May 16-20, resulting in several agreements aimed at developing cooperation between the...
- + Young Yerevan Entrepreneur Opens Pub/Caf? in Gyumri: Most Customers are Women—Such outings can occur anytime; on a Monday morning or a Tuesday night. There are no fast rules. The young entrepreneur says that at times it’s as if ...
- + Azerbaijan Fires More Than 950 Rounds—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire around 80 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 950 rounds of various caliber small arms, this a...
- + Armenian Serviceman Karen Danielyan Killed by Azerbaijani Fire—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Karen Danielyan (b. 1996) was killed by Azerbaijani fire on May 20, at a military outpost in the north...
- + Sen. Jack Reed: Members Erdogan?s Security Detail Should be Disciplined—WASHINGTON—On May 19, Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) issued the following statement on Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail’s attack o...
- + Obituary: Dr. Jacob C. Baboian—Nov. 25, 1924 – May 2, 2017 BABOIAN, Dr. Jacob C of Watertown, Mass., on May 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Ruby (Chorebanian) Baboian. Devoted ...
- + Armenia Signs CoE Convention on Offences Relating to Cultural Property—On May 19, Edward Nalbandian, the Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia, who is participating at the 127th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the C...
- + Armenia's New Parliament Elects Three Deputy Speakers—100 out of Armenia’s 105 MP parliament today elected Edward Sharmazanov and Arpineh Hovhannisyan (from the ruling Republican Party of Armenia), and Mi...
- + Three Tsarukyan Alliance MPs Resign from Parliament—Three MPs newly elected to Armenia’s parliament on the Tsarukyan Alliance ticket have tendered their resignation papers. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Croatian Scientist Advises Armenians to Start Small and Dream Big—Mario Novak, a candidate of sciences, came to Armenia from the University of Zagreb in February this year, as part of the Phoenix project. More... ...
- + Armenian PM, U.S. Ambassador, Discuss Greater Contact and Cooperation—Karapetyan and Mills discussed of furthering interaction in the fields of energy, tourism, information technology, mining industry and agriculture. ...
- + Lyova, Yerevan’s Only Street Shoe Shiner; Bringing Back a Tradition—Bringing the street shoe shiner tradition back to Yerevan is the brainchild of Armen Badalyan, who owns a well-known khngkali restaurant on Toumanyan ...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 60 mm Mortars and Anti-Tank Grenade Launchers Across Artsakh Borders—The ministry adds that Artsakh forces responded in kind to suppress the firing. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed—An investigation into the incident is underway. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Nominee for New Armenian Parliamentary Committee - Legislation Can't Halt Election Bribery—When asked to comment on the common perception in Armenia that bribery in the electoral system is endemic, Hrach Tovmasyan, nominated by the ruling Re...
- + Serzh Sargsyan Congratulates Rouhani on Re-election as Iran President—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Iran President Hassan Rouhani for winning the country’s presidential election. Mo...
- + Ayntab – Cuisine—The City of Ayntab was built on a plateau at an altitude of 1,500-1,900 meters above sea level, surrounded by hills and mountains. The area’s climate ...
- + ARF Eastern U.S. Issues Statement on Washington D.C. Attack—Statement by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Central Committee of the Eastern United States We strongly condemn Tuesday’s unprovoked ...
- + Sen. John McCain: ‘We Should Throw Turkey’s Ambassador the Hell out of the U.S.’—WASHINGTON (A.W.)— On May 18, Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) called for the removal of the Turkish Ambassador to the United States. Sen. John McCain...
- + Take Action: Social Media Campaign to Expose Turkey’s Human Rights Abuses—LOS ANGELES—In light of recent events hurled by authorities of the Turkish government, today from 12-1 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (3-4 p.m. Eastern St...
- + Protesting Presence of Serzh Sargsyan, Yelk Alliance MPs Boycott Opening Session of Armenia's New Parliament—Armenia’s Yelk Alliance boycotted today’s opening session of parliament to protest the appearance of the country’s president Serzh Sargsyan. More......
- + Ara Babloyan Elected President of Armenia's National Assembly—Babloyan, in his acceptance speech, said he was honored that his colleagues expressed trust in him and promised to work diligently in the name of impl...
- + OSCE Secretary General, on Forthcoming Closure of Yerevan Office, Commends Staff—OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier said today that the Organization had to start the process of closure of the Office in Yerevan, since no consen...
- + U.S. Authorities Arrest 21 MS-13 Gang Suspects—U.S. authorities on Wednesday captured 21 suspected members of the MS-13 gang, one of the country’s largest and most dangerous criminal organizations,...
- + Activists Warn: Two Rare Species will Soon be Extinct Due to Trafficking—Activists claim that China’s demand for swim bladders of an endemic fish from the Gulf of Mexico has put not only that species in danger of extinction...
- + Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Issue Statement on Firing of Azerbaijani Missile—According to information collected from multiple reliable sources, on 15 May, Azerbaijani armed forces fired a missile across the Line of Contact, str...
- + Yerevan Orphanage Head Embezzles 46 Million AMD; What's the Problem Mr. Prime Minister?—Mkrtchyan, is said to have cooked the books from 2013-2016, creating nineteen ‘ghost’ job listings. Wages were then disbursed, only to be pocketed by ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 90 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 60 times yesterday and lastnight, firing more than 1300 various caliber small arms rounds, thisaccording to...
- + The ACAA Endowment Fund: A Legacy for the Future—When the Armenian Cultural Association of America (ACAA), Inc. was established on March 10, 1969, the original Board of Directors was Tatul Papazian, ...
- + AYF Member Anoush Krafian Hurdling Towards Track Laurels—By Franklin B. Tucker BELMONT, Mass. (The Belmontonian)—After missing out of a Division 3 indoor championship by one-hundredth of a second, Belmont ...
- + Washington D.C. Mayor Condemns Erdogan’s Security Detail Led Assault Against Peaceful Protesters—State Department Offers ‘Weak and Ineffective’ Response WASHINGTON—Attacks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail ...
- + U.S. Embassy Pushes for Renewable Energy in Armenia; Organizes Conference of Companies—“Armenia and its energy sector have grown so much over the last 25 years. I am excited to think about what the next 25 years will bring, knowing that ...
- + Postanjyan, Daughter, Still Being Treated in Yerevan Hospital—Zaruhie Postanjyan and her daughter, injured in a confrontation with police on Yerevan municipal council election day May 14, are still be treated at ...
- + Armenia's Justice Minister Dismissed—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today dismissed Arpineh Hovhannisyan as the country’s justice minister, a post she held since September 2015. More...
- + Armenian Air Carriers Add More Destinations Despite Limited Aircraft—Aircompany Armenia’s maiden direct flight from Yerevan to Tel Aviv is scheduled today at 17:55 Yerevan time. It will arrive in Tel Aviv at 20:25. Tel ...
- + Armenian Soldier Dies from Unexplained Gunshot Wound—Armenia’s Investigative Committee reports that contract soldier Grisha Karapetyan died from a gunshot wound today at a military outpost. More... [Ca...
- + Mexican Award-winning Journalist Shot Dead in Sinaloa—Javier Valdez Cardenas, a well-respected Mexican journalist who covered drug trafficking and organized crime, was murdered in the northern Mexico stat...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Mortars, Artillery Shells and Anti-Tank Grenade Launchers Across Artsakh Borders—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire around 60 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 650 rounds of various caliber small arms, this a...
- + Samvel Mejlumyan Becomes Sixth Wounded Soldier to Receive Renovated Home from the Tufenkian Foundation—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—Samvel Mejlumyan, a soldier wounded in the Artsakh Liberation War, celebrated a housewarming in the Askeran town of Artsakh on Ma...
- + Malta Bank Employee Reveals Documents Linking Aliyevs to Bank Accounts—Continuing the series of articles we published in the last two weeks about corruption in Azerbaijan, we wish now to reveal additional scandalous detai...
- + Breaking: Pro-Erdogan Group Attacks Peaceful Protesters in D.C.—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—A group of peaceful demonstrators protesting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit to the United States, were atta...
- + Finding Out About Observers of Yerevan Municipal Council Elections: Unknown NGOs Representing the Government’s Interests—According to the lists submitted by NGOs to the CEC, there was again observer abundancy during the Yerevan municipal council elections held on May 14....
- + Kazakh Journalist Stabbed Before Meeting EU on Press Freedom—A Kazakh journalist and civic activist was stabbed in the stomach on an overnight train Sunday before he was due to meet with European officials to di...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Mortars and Anti-Tank Grenade Launchers Across Artsakh Borders—The ministry adds that Artsakh forces responded in kind to suppress the firing and continue to monitor the situation. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund Announces Successful Deployment of Military-Grade First Aid Kits—Two Strategic Border Regions in Artsakh are Fully Operational; Three More Will Receive Military-Grade First Aid Kits this Summer Since its incepti...
- + Azerbaijani Guided Missile Hits Armenian Military Equipment—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—On May 15, the Azerbaijani forces fired a guided missile towards Armenian military equipment in the eastern direction of t...
- + Camp Armen to be Rebuilt into a Social and Cultural Facility—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)— Camp Armen, the former Armenian summer camp located in the Tuzla district of Istanbul, which was returned to the Gedikpasha A...
- + More Trees Chopped Down in Armenia’s Dilijan National Park—Hetq has repeatedly reported about the illegal logging going on in Dilijan National Park during the last two months. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Threatens Retaliation—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense says it will retaliate for an Azerbaijani attack that partially damaged a piece of military equipment. More... [Categ...
- + U.K. Firm Probed for Bribery in Multimillion Dollar Defense Deal—Anti-corruption police in four countries are investigating a British firm for allegedly bribing a Norwegian official to forge the export license of se...
- + Ransomware Attack Hits 200,000 Targets in 150 Countries—Factories, hospitals and major corporations around the world grounded to a halt Friday after ransomware hit 200,000 targets in 150 countries, the larg...
- + Azerbaijan Applies Mortars, Grenade Launchers and SPIKE Guided Missile—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 55 times yesterday and last night, firing 1200 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordi...
- + Argam Abrahamyan, Mayor of Artashat City, Resigns—Argam Abrahamyan, the son of the former Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, elected as a Member of Parliament on April 2 Parliamentary elections under Ts...
- + Shiraz: My Mother— My Mother My mother—gate to our hopes, She is the chapel of our homes, She is our cradle, my mother, The fort of our home, my mother, My mothe...
- + Municipal Elections: Polls Open in Yerevan—Residents of Yerevan are going to the polls today to vote for a new Council of Elders (municipal council). More... [Category: Politics]
- + High Taxes and Closed Markets: Businesswoman Leaving Armenia, Taking Pastries and Employees with Her—Satik Achikyan, who’s produced a line of confectionery for years, has decided to leave Armenia and continue the business overseas. More... [Categor...
- + Yerevan – Election Day—Here’s a few photos depicting the May 14 election for the Yerevan municipal council. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Body of Junior Sergeant in Armenian Army Discovered—The body of an Armenian army junior sergeant, with a gunshot to the chin, was discovered today at a military outpost. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Republican Party of Armenia Slated to Win Yerevan Election—The Republican Party of Armenia has won today’s Yerevan municipal council election with 71% of the vote according to preliminary results issued by the...
- + Good News! Hetq Article Gets Results for Injured Soldier’s Mother—After the above article was published, I got a call from the General Headquarters of Armenia’s Armed Forces, saying that they were going to check all ...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 60 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 1000 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordi...
- + Nikol Pashinyan Headed for Parliament, Not Yerevan Council—Nikol Pashinyan, whose Yelk Alliance came in a distant second in yesterday’s election for Yerevan’s municipal council, told reporters today that he wa...
- + Canine Chronicle: Armavir Couple’s Love of Dogs—Levon Ghazaryan, 52, has been raising dogs for 25 years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Memories of Moush: Seniors Still Perform - Dancing's In Their Blood—The group, whose name translates into Birds of Moush, is made up of seniors. Garnik is the eldest and the tallest member. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Azerbaijan Applies Mortars and D-44 Artillery Shells—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 75 times yesterday and last night, firing 750 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordin...
- + ARS of New Jersey’s ?Walk Armenia? Takes Place in Paramus—PARAMUS, N.J. (A.W.)—On May 7, ungerouhis from all four New Jersey Armenian Relief Society (ARS) chapters (“Agnouni,” “Bergen County,” “Shakeh,” and...
- + ‘The Ottoman Lieutenant’: Another Denialist ‘Water Diviner’—From the Armenian Weekly 2017 Magazine» Dedicated to the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide By Vicken Babkenian and Dr. Panayiotis Diamad...
- + Turkish Police Detain Opposition Newspaper Editor—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)— On May 12, Turkish police detained the editor of a leading opposition newspaper for questioning over an article he penned. ...
- + Yelk Alliance Concludes Campaign in Race for Next Yerevan Mayor—The next mayor of Armenia’s capital will be appointed by the new municipal council. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bears Kept in Captivity Disappear After Alerts to Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection—In the last month the civil initiative Armenian Environmental Front is receiving a number of alerts on caged wild animals, particularly mentioning Red...
- + War Memorial Opens in Artsakh Village—The memorial reads, in part, “My life to the homeland”, “My soul to God”. More... [Category: Politics]
- + New Math Teacher in Armenia’s Vahan Village—After graduating this year from the State University of Economics in Yerevan, Tigran moved to Vahan, a village in the country’s Gegharkounik Province ...
- + Asya’s White Lavash: Yezidi Mother Seeks Respect for Son Injured in Artsakh’s 2016 Four Day War—Nazrvan is located at the foot of Mount Aragats, the tallest in the country. Vazir and Asya built the big house they live in. Today, their only son, ...
- + Artsakh Foreign Minister Hosts OSCE's Ambassador Kasprzyk—On May 12, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairpe...
- + Azerbaijan Fires More Than 2,300 rounds—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire around 90 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 2,300 rounds of various caliber small arms, this...
- + Armenian Online Platforms in the 2017 Parliamentary Elections—Armenian Online Platforms in the 2017 Parliamentary Elections More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Addressed in U.S. Intelligence Community Report—WASHINGTON (A.W.)— On May 11, the United States Director of National Intelligence Daniel R. Coats published the U.S. Intelligence Community’s (IC) 201...
- + Experience: The Armenian Parliamentary Elections Through the Eyes of a High-Schooler—Special for the Armenian Weekly My name is Ardavasd Ardhaldjian and I am a high school junior. »I moved to Armenia from Massachusetts when I was nin...
- + Hamazkayin Eastern U.S. Holds 41st Regional Convention; Elects Regional Executive—QUEENS, N.Y. (A.W.)— On May 6, the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society of the Eastern United States held its 41st Regional Convention...
- + Armenia: Tarragon Farmers—During the spring, you can see villagers seeding the fields with tarragon for the autumn crop. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Old Equipment and Moldy Walls: Treating Thousands, Ashtarak’s Medical Center Needs Intensive Care—In 2016, the Ashtarak Medical Center delivered 300 babies. The number was 330 in 2015. Maternity hospital rooms haven’t been sufficiently renovated. ...
- + Hungary: EU-funded Projects Contributed to the Orban Family’s Enrichment—While Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been criticising the EU and clashing with its values for years, companies owned by his family have bee...
- + Killing Pavel - Video Reveals Crucial Information on Murder of Belorussian Journalist—Belarusian journalist Pavel Sheremet’s reporting had challenged authorities from Minsk to Moscow and Kyiv. In a murder that shocked the world, he was ...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 60mm and 82mm Mortars Along the Borders—Azerbaijan applied 60mm and 82 mm mortars (22 shells) and anti-tank and automatic grenade launchers (12 shells) along southern and northern parts of t...
- + VivaCell-MTS Acquires Assets of the ADC Company—The leading telecommunications operator in Armenia VivaCell-MTS (“MTS Armenia” CJSC) announces about the acquisition of the assets of the ADC Company ...
- + Yegparian: Turn, Turn, Turn—It’s not often I turn to musical references to make my arguments. In this case, it’s a biblically based song, which is an even more improbable referen...
- + Unseen Armenia: Hin Tagher—Two villages, Hin Tagher (Taghler) and Mets Tagher (Taghler), in Artsakh’s Hadrut district, are listed in Discovering Paradise, Karabagh Guide as in...
- + Truth, Justice, and Reparations: Detroit Commemorates with Garo Paylan and Fethiye Cetin—Special for the Armenian Weekly DETROIT, Mich. (A.W.)—April 29 will go down in Metro-Detroit’s Armenian history as an evening of extreme importance ...
- + Literary Critics and Writers in Armenia Oppose Closing of State Language Inspectorate—"Our current bureaucrats are trying to create a country on par with them, devoid of language, intellectuals, villagers and universities," li...
- + Appeals Court in Armenia Conditionally Releases Man Sentenced to Three Years on Public Disorder Charge—Mikayelyan’s lawyer, Ani Chatinyan, told Hetq that the court has ruled that her client will serve out the remainder of his sentence conditionally; i.e...
- + Shamlough, an Armenian Mining Company Town: Residents Fear Speaking Out Lest They Get Fired—80 residents of Shamlough, a small town in Armenia’s northern Lori Province. work for the mining company Akhtala Mountain Enrichment Combinat (AMEC) C...
- + Azerbaijan Intensifies Shelling of Artsakh—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 65 times yesterday and last night, firing 1700 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordi...
- + China to Donate Some $14.5 Million to Armenia—China will donate 100 million Yuan (some US$14.5 million) to Armenia towards the purchase of medical emergency vehicles and to facilitate discussion o...
- + More Large Businesses in Armenia Paying Taxes, Official Claims—Vardan Harutyunyan, president of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee, told reporters today in Yerevan that the percentage of large businesses evading pa...
- + Council of Europe: National Authorities in Armenia Lackadaisical Regarding Protection of Minority Languages—In contrast, the situation of Greek does not comply with the obligations Armenia took upon itself. There is a danger that Pontic Greek will disappear ...
- + Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Shushi Liberation Celebrated in Artsakh—SHUSHI, Artsakh (A.W.)—Ceremonies and celebrations took place in Artsakh on May 9, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh Defense Army...
- + Twenty-Five Years After Shushi?s Liberation, We Cannot Take Artsakh for Granted—Armenians Capture Shushi: Last Azeri Stronghold in Karabagh Falls STEPANAKERT (Combined Wire Services)— The self-defense forces of the Mountainous Ka...
- + Hamparian: A May 9th Message—Let’s face facts. Turkey and Azerbaijan threaten the Armenian nation’s survival. That’s our reality. Now and for the foreseeable f...
- + Armenia's Environment Ministry Gives Green Light for Another Hydro Plant on Syunik River—Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection has given the go-ahead to Green Power Ltd. to build a 3.31 megawatt hydro-electric power station on the Tashto...
- + Artsakh: Celebrating May 9—People in Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh, celebrate May 9, a day commemorating Victory and Peace Day (WWII), the 1992 liberation of Shushi. Mor...
- + Leaking Roofs, Watery Basements: Ararat City Residents Complain About Municipality’s Indifference—They plan to spend 100-130 million AMD to restore the basements of Buildings 11-13. The precise amount will be known when the draft is finalized. Mo...
- + 70 Years Together: Armenian Couple Has 156 Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren—The couple was married in 1947, after Aghakhan returned from fighting in WWII. Aghakhan’s father was opposed to the marriage. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Margaryan Campaigns for Reelection as Yerevan’s Mayor—He’s seen here campaigning in the Armenian capital’s Arabkir district, under the slogan “For the sake of Yerevan”. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan fired three 60-millimeter mortars along the southern border. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Candidate Zaruhie Postanjyan Wants to ‘Properly Govern’ Yerevan—Former Armenia MP Zaruhie Postanjyan has her sights set on becoming the next mayor of Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Soldier Killed; Ministry Alleges 'Improper Weapons Handling'—Gagik Mesropyan, a soldier in the Armenian Army, was killed today in an incident described by the defense ministry resulting from improper weapons han...
- + Ijevan Residents Block Highway in Protest—Residents of Ijevan, the provincial capital of Tavoush, today blocked the M4 highway in Ijevan to protest the poor road conditions the province and to...
- + Turkish Police Raid Zarakolu?s Belge Publishing House, Seize Over 2,000 Books—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)— On May 7, Turkish police raided Belge Publishing House in Istanbul, seizing over 2,000 books, several Turkish news outlets»re...
- + Chicago Community Rallies in their Promise to Never Forget—CHICAGO, Ill. (A.W.)—In commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Greater Chicagoland Armenian Community took an active in rol...
- + Mensoian: The Changing Significance of April 24—From the Armenian Weekly 2017 Magazine» Dedicated to the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Neither the Hamidian Massacres (1894-96) nor t...
- + Construction Levels in Armenia Drop by 14%—Data released by the National Statistical Service says 22% of the construction was financed by private means. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Three Artsakh Soldiers Killed in Road Accident—The bodies of the soldiers – Rouben Barseghyan, Rafayel Bisharyan and Rouben Mnatsakanyan – have been recovered. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Fired 60 mm Mortars and Automatic Grenade Launchers Across Artsakh Border Last Night—Last night, Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire around 65 times, firing 970 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the Artsakh...
- + Armenia’s ‘Winged’ Attractions: Planes, Both Combat and Passenger, On Display in Museums and the Most Unlikely of Spots—Throughout Armenia, apart from historical and architectural monuments, one can locate the skeletons of airplanes that have long stopped flying. These ...
- + ‘Transfourming Sorrow’: A Multi-Sensory Installation by Kardash Onnig—‘Trans four ming Sorrows that Bind Us to Transferences that Free Us’ LITCHFIELD, Conn.—Kardash Onnig’s installation Trans four ming Sorrow celebrat...
- + They Defeated Fascism: Portraits of Those Who Fought in the Great Patriotic War—They defeated fascism: portraits of those who fought in the Great Patriotic War. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 92-Year-Old WWII Vet: “After capturing the Reichstag, we ate our fill”—Hrachik, a 92-year-old veteran of the Great Patriotic War (WWII) danced the kochari when the Soviet Army captured the Reichstag of Nazi Germany in May...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 60 mm Mortars and Automatic Grenade Launchers Across Artsakh Border—There is an increase in tension across Artsakh border during the last days. On May 6, 7, and last night Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire aro...
- + 15 Armenian Startup Teams and Companies Win IMG and STEP Competitions—On May 5, the winners of the application process for Innovation Matching Grants (IMG) and Science and Technology Entrepreneurship program (STEP) grant...
- + Kaza of Bulanik - Demography—Along with the Manazkert, Vardo, Moush and Sassoun counties, the kaza (county) of Bulanik formed the Moush sandjak (prefecture) of the vilayet (provin...
- + Oil, Gold, and Bribes: A Ticking Turkish Time Bomb—Special for the Armenian Weekly In a small courtroom in Manhattan, New York, there is a legal drama playing out, which may have serious consequences...
- + Hanganak Elderly Project Expandes to Shushi with Support from Armenia Fund USA—PARAMUS, N.J.—During the last few months of 2016, Armenia Fund USA began fully funding the Hanganak Elderly Project in Shushi, Artsakh. The project ai...
- + ARF Publishes Statement Ahead of Yerevan City Council Elections—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On May 5, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Yerevan gomideh published the following statement regarding the upcoming Yerev...
- + Armenia's Quintuplets - Two Remain in Very Serious Condition—Two of the five babies born to a couple in Armenia on May 3, remain in very serious condition. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ashtarak Teachers Strike: Demand Government Makes Good on Promise to Renovate School—No classes were held on May 4 at the Vardges Petrosyan Primary School in Ashtarak, a town of 18,000 in Armenia’s Aragatzotn Province. More... [Categ...
- + Artsakh: School Pupils Visit Military Academy—Artsakh school pupils visited the Kristapor Ivanyan military academy in Stepanakert yesterday. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Defense Minister Rules Out Outbreak of War Anytime Soon—Mnatsakanyan said that tensions on the frontline grew at the time and that it was possible for a local incident to turn into a full-scale military ope...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 60 mm Mortars Across Artsakh Borders—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 45 times yesterday and last night, firing 580 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordin...
- + One of Quintuplets Born in Armenia Dies—Two of the five babies born to Lousineh Poghosyan are still in serious condition, and the other two are said to be stable. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenian President Congratulates EU Delegation On Europe Day—Today, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia and congratulated the staff on the occasion of the ...
- + Armenian and Native American Unity and Survival Celebrated in Innovative Program—GLENDALE, Calif.—Artists, activists, and community members gathered on April 29 and 30, to mark Days of Solidarity: Celebrating Native American[1] and...
- + The Last Brick in the Denialist Wall: Ak?am Speaks with the Armenian Weekly on His Latest Discovery—Ak?am: ‘My Argument is that Based on the New Documents, it is Now Very Difficult to Deny the Armenian Genocide’ Special for the Armenian Weekly ...
- + OSCE Office in Yerevan to Close; Azerbaijan Responsible—COPENHAGEN, Denmark—The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly President Christine Muttonen (MP, Austria) a...
- + Armenian President Sends Condolences to Iran—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today sent his condolences to Iranian President Hasan Rouhani regarding a mine collapse in Golestan that killed scor...
- + Armenia: 23-Year-Old Gives Birth to Quintuplets—23-year-old Lousineh Poghosyan, a native of Arshalyus, a village in Armenia’s Armavir Province, gave birth to quintuplets yesterday. More... [Catego...
- + Armenian President Reviews Performance of Anti-Corruption Committee—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today sat down with top government officials, including Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, to review the performance o...
- + OSCE PA President and Special Representative Regret Lack of Consensus Over Extension of Mandate of OSCE Yerevan Office—OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Christine Muttonen (MP, Austria) and Special Representative on the South Caucasus Kristian Vigenin (MP, Bulgaria...
- + U.S. Company Staff Involved in Prostitution and Alcohol Smuggling in Iraq—A U.S. company contracted to secure an air base in Iraq not only ignored reports about the involvement of its staff in human trafficking and alcohol s...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire 45 times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 45 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 730 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordin...
- + Russian Soldier Convicted of Murder of Gyumri Family May Serve Sentence in Russia—YEREVAN—Russian soldier Valery Permyakov, who was convicted of murdering an Armenian family of seven in Gyumri, may serve his life sentence in Russia,...
- + Armenian Genocide Commemorated at Georgia State Capitol—ATLANTA, Ga.—On April 25, the Georgia State Capitol was crowded with members of the Georgia Armenian community, who had gathered for the annual Armeni...
- + The Difference Between Light and Darkness on World Press Freedom Day—This morning, I woke up to a Facebook post made by Artsakh Ombudsman (Human Rights Defender) Ruben Melikyan, congratulating me and other fellow journa...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 40 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 460 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordin...
- + Norashen Mayor Has No Idea Who Fired on His Car—Norayr Grigoryan, the mayor of Norashen in Armenia’s Ararat Province, told Hetq he has no idea who the gunmen were who shot his car yesterday evening ...
- + Gulbenkian Foundation Gets New President—Isabel Mota is the new president of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, replacing Artur Santos Silva. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Gyozal Stays Strong: Yezidi Woman Battles Government Red Tape, Indifference, to Defend Family Interests—“Are there people who still write letters?”, I ask. “No, the letters are either from the court, or from tax services, regarding unpaid taxes, or from ...
- + Raising Genocide Awareness on the Brooklyn Bridge—NEW YORK—The iconic Brooklyn Bridge served as a site of genocide awareness on April 22, as over 100 people—including Armenian Olympians Migran Harutyu...
- + His Eminence Methodios Leads First Ever Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston Armenian Genocide Commemoration—His Eminence’s Full Remarks Available»Below BOSTON, Mass. (A.W.)—On April 22, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios—the spiritual leader of the Greek...
- + Power Speaking Truth: Members of Congress Commemorate Genocide; Condemn Turkey’s Denial—WASHINGTON—United States Senators and Representatives participated in coast to coast community and coalitions forums, raised their voices on the floor...
- + Armenia Strengthens Customs Ties with Iran—In the near future, the representatives of the Information Technology Department of Iran's Customs Service will be invited to Armenia to discuss the ...
- + Encouraged by Success at Armenia's Amulsar Mine, British Company Wants to Expand Operations at Mutsk—Orogen Managing Director Colin Bird says the company’s renewed interest in Mutsk is based on the successful project at Armenia’s Amulsar mine. More...
- + Maltese PM Calls Snap Election Amid Offshore Allegations—Malta’s Prime Minister called a snap election on Monday after allegations by a journalist that his wife was involved with an offshore company that re...
- + Azerbaijan Fires More Than 640 Rounds—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 45 times yesterday and last night. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Kalavan Village: A Community Development Model for Others—According to the community development plan designed by Robert, Kalavan should be an ideal place for ecotourism, so that people, who love nature and ...
- + 2017 Free Media Awards Go to Meydan TV, Zaruhi Mejlumyan, Anton Naumlyuk and Sergei Jolkin—The Fritt Ord Foundation (the Freedom of Expression Foundation), Oslo, and the ZEIT Foundation honour independent journalists and media in Azerbaijan...
- + “End Gender”: US Gender Non-Conforming Activist and Artist Visits Yerevan—Last week, Yerevan’s activist community had the pleasure of hosting a trans activist and artist from the United States, Alok Vaid-Menon, who came as p...
- + More than 1,500 Gather in Toronto to Honor Armenian Member of Turkish Parliament Garo Paylan—TORONTO, Canada— Armenian Member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Garo Paylan was honored at an event at the Armenian Community Center of Toro...
- + Ak?am to Present Story Behind ‘The Smoking Gun’ at the Armenian Museum of America—The Armenian Museum of America and the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will present The Story Behind “The Smoking Gun”:...
- + Berejiklian, Nahapetian Among Highlights at Sydney Armenian Genocide Commemoration—SYDNEY, Australia—Around 1,000 guests filled The Concourse in Chatswood for the National Armenian Genocide Commemoration Evening, which featured grand...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Automatic Grenade Launchers Across Artsakh Border—Azerbaijan Fires Automatic Grenade Launchers Across Artsakh Border More... [Category: Politics]
- + May Days to Come: Fighting for Workers’ Power in Armenia—Another May Day is upon us. International Workers’ Day has its origins in the U.S.A., but for more than a century American politicians have tried to ...
- + Iranian Media Magnate Shot Dead in Istanbul—An Iranian-born businessman sentenced in absentia for spreading "propaganda" against the country’s Islamic government was shot dead in Istan...
- + Azerbaijan Applies 60 mm Mortars Across Artsakh Border Again—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 40 times yesterday and last night, firing 540 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordin...
- + The UN secretary-general message on world press freedom day—Journalists go to the most dangerous places to give voice to the voiceless. Media workers suffer character assassination, sexual assault, detention, i...
- + Armenian National Hero Tatul Krpeyan?s Bust Unveiled in Yerevan—YEREVAN—The bust of Armenian National Hero Tatul Krpeyan was unveiled in Yerevan on April 30, at a city park named after him. The bust of Armenian ...
- + Armenian Flag Raising Ceremony Held at Fort Lee Borough Hall in Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide—By Tamar Samuelian FORT LEE, N.J. (A.W.)—On the rainy afternoon of April 22, the Homenetmen scouts of New Jersey, representatives of Hamazkayin Arme...
- + Azerbaijani Apples Wind Up in Armenian Stores; Authorities Baffled—Residents of Armenia took to social media to point out and express their anger that apples from Azerbaijan were being sold at stores across Yerevan an...
- + Melancholic Disharmony – Rockers with Roots in Hamshen Folk Blaze Their Own Musical Path—The group started by writing songs in the Hamshen dialect, and in Turkish. Hamshen folk songs are a significant part of their repertoire. Oftentimes, ...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 60 mm Mortars Across Artsakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 35 times yesterday and last night, firing 630 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordin...
- + Syrian-Armenian Turned His Hobby of Soapmaking Into a Business After Moving to Armenia—"When you do your job properly, you don’t need to lie, and no one will stand on your way". It’s easy for people to blame the state in all th...
- + Village Mayor Spends Taxes on Himself and Family: Irate Metz Ayroum Residents Fight Back—Residents complain that their taxes are being spent for the personal purposes of community head Sahak Nazaryan, who, above all, has a habit of firing ...
- + International Workers' Day in Armenia: President Awards Corporate CEO with Medal—While May 1, International Workers’ Day, was originally commemorated to defend the rights of the working class in the aftermath of the Haymarket massa...
- + AUA Lecturer Raffi Meneshian Receives Boghos Noubar Medal—YEREVAN—On April 20, American University of Armenia (AUA) Lecturer Raffi Meneshian received the Boghos Noubar Medal, which was presented to him by the...
- + Access to Wikipedia Blocked in Turkey—Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales Criticizes Move: ‘Access to Information is a Fundamental Human Right’ ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—Access to Wikipedia—the fr...
- + Startling Stat - 1.3 Million Visit Armenia in 2017 1st Quarter—If you find this number a bit much to swallow, you’re in good company. As to what defines a “tourist” for the NSS remains a mystery. More... [Catego...
- + 5,138 Observers for Yerevan's May 14 Municipal Election—Yerevan residents will go to the polls on May 14 to elect a new municipal council, which in turn, will appoint a new mayor for the Armenian capital. ...
- + HMADS: Generations of Giving—By Jennifer Chelebi BAYSIDE, N.Y. – Devotion to family is the cornerstone of our beloved Holy Martyrs Armenian Day School (HMADS). Parents devoted ...
- + Exclusive: Armenian Genocide Doc ‘Intent to Destroy’ Premieres at Tribeca—Special for the Armenian Weekly and Asbarez NEW YORK (A.W./Asbarez)—Acclaimed filmmaker Joe Berlinger’s documentary feature about the Armenian Geno...
- + Young Violinist Haig Hovsepian Wins BSO Concerto Competition—BOSTON, Mass.—Haig Hovsepian, a senior at Belmont High School, won first place at the 2017 Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Concerto Competition. As the wi...
- + At Least Two Journalists Injured as Protesters Storm Macedonian Parliament—Brussels, April 28, 2017--Macedonian police and prosecutors should swiftly bring to justice those responsible for injuring at least two journalists a...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Gets News Chief Compulsory Enforcement Officer—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today appointed Armen Haroutyunyan as the country’s next Chief Compulsory Enforcement Officer. More... [Category:...
- + France Questions Sepp Blatter in FIFA World Cup Probe—French authorities questioned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter as part of a corruption probe into FIFA’s vote for Russia and Qatar to host respectiv...
- + Lithuania: Cybercriminals Blackmail Plastic Surgery Clinic with Stolen Photos—Cybercriminals who stole personal records and photos of patients from the data system of a Lithuanian plastic surgery clinic - including those of nati...
- + English Soccer Clubs Raided in US$6.5 million Fraud Investigation—U.K. and French tax authorities raided on Wednesday the offices of premier soccer league clubs Newcastle and West Ham on allegations of ?5 million (US...
- + The Brazilian Vacations of One of Romania’s Most Powerful Politicians—Costel Comana, 53, was a Romanian millionaire about to be indicted for corrupt business deals in his native country when he hanged himself in the toi...
- + Armenian Army: Calisthenics—Armenian Army: Calisthenics More... [Category: Politics]
- + Turkey Condemns Czech Recognition of Armenian Genocide—ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Ministry strongly condemned the Czech Parliament for adopting a resolution recognizing the Armenian Gen...
- + Azerbaijani Diplomat’s Wife Avoids Shoplifting Charge through Diplomatic Immunity—BRONX, New York (A.W.)— The wife of an Azerbaijani diplomat walked away free after she was caught using a baby stroller to shoplift from a Bronx depar...
- + EU Delegation?s Grant Program Coordinator Arrested in Yerevan—EU Delegation in Armenia Releases Statement YEREVAN (A.W.)— The European Union (EU) Delegation in Armenia has informed the European Anti-Fraud Offic...
- + European Union Special Rep Congratulates Sargsyan for ‘Successful Parliamentary Election’—At the meeting, the parties spoke about Armenia-EU relations, the recent parliamentary election held in Armenia, reforms implemented in different sect...
- + 100 Families Left Homeless by 1988 Armenia Earthquake to Get Apartments—Armenia will spend AMD 560 million (US$ 1.155 million) this year to provide housing to some 100 families left homeless due to the 1988 earthquake. M...
- + Armenia and Czech Republic Discuss Cooperation in Health Sphere—Armenian Minister of Health Levon Altunyan today hosted a delegation of the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Health visiting Yerevan at his invitation, st...
- + Faulty, Patchwork Repairs: Students in Armenia’s Lori Province Attend Schools in Need of Total Renovation—“The government focuses mainly on high schools, but they should pay attention to primary schools too”, Aida Hovhannisyan, deputy director of the schoo...
- + Coordinator for EU Grant Programs in Armenia Arrested for Embezzlement—Armenia’s Investigative Committee says a preliminary investigation is ongoing and that thirteen other individuals have been charged with aiding and ab...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 440 Rounds Across Karabakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 35 times yesterday and last night. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed by Azerbaijani Fire—Mher Arzumanyan, serving at a southern military base of the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed on April 28 by Azerbaijani fire. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Armenian Environmentalists Urge IFC to Pull Out of Amulsar Gold Mining Project—In April 2014 and July 2014, residents of Gndevaz and Jermuk communities together with several environmental NGOs in Armenia submitted two complaints ...
- + Ecquador's New Ambassador to Armenia Presents Credentials—Cesar Espinoza, Ecuador’s newly appointed ambassador to Armenia, presented his diplomatic credentials today to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. Mo...
- + Turkey Arrests More Than a 1,000 in Latest Raids—ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)— On April 26, Turkish police announced they had recently arrested more than a 1,000 people accused of ties to the U.S.-based cle...
- + Armenian Genocide Commemorated at Massachusetts State House—Special for the Armenian Weekly BOSTON, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armenian community joined state legislators and guests for the 33rd Massachusetts State Ho...
- + 2017 Times Square Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Photos—The following photos were taken at the 2017 Times Square Armenian Genocide Commemoration, by Hasmik Baghdasaryan for the Armenian Weekly. ...
- + Armenia’s Geghamavan Village: Lack of Work, Prospects, Force Many to Emigrate—Life in Geghamavan, a village of some 1,600 souls in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province, stumbles ahead as if on auto-pilot. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 45 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 45 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 350 various caliber small arms rounds, this according ...
- + Czech Parliament Approves Armenian Genocide Resolution—PRAGUE, Czech Republic (A.W.)— The Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic—the lower house of the Czech Parliament—unanimously app...
- + Hundreds Protest, Demand Justice at Turkish Consulate in Boston—BOSTON, Mass. (A.W.)—Hundreds of activists holding Armenian tricolors, posters, and banners, held a protest in front of the Turkish Consulate in Bosto...
- + April 24 in Turkey: Still No Justice for the Murdered Armenian Serving in the Turkish Army—Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an’s message was read at the commemoration mass that was held at the Ferik?y Surp Vartanants Church in Istanbul on...
- + Truth, Justice & Remembrance Prevail in Times Square—“But dialogue is impossible if one side wants to humiliate the other,” said Phillips, noting the efforts of Armenia’s President Serge Sargsyan towards...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies in Unclarified Circumstances—Artsakh Defense Army soldier Karen Avetisyan was killed on April 25 after being shot in as yet unclarified circumstances at a northern military base, ...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 650 Rounds Across Karabakh Border—Azerbaijan Fires 650 Rounds Across Karabakh Border More... [Category: Politics]
- + Uninvited Ordinance: Unexploded Rocket Shell Stuck in Wall of Armenian Village House for 25 Years—Volodya Hakobyan’s house, standing in the most visible place in Kornidzor, a village in Armenia’s Syunik Province, still bears the traces of being und...
- + Missing Masterminds: Still No Details as to Who Organized the Largest Drug Smuggling Attempt in Armenia—Three years after Armenian customs officials seized almost a ton of heroin being smuggled in from Iran, the biggest drug bust in Armenia and the regio...
- + History is Written by the Victors—Special for the Armenian Weekly As the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide passes,»I am reminded of the time not long ago when I began resear...
- + Thousands in Ottawa Commemorate the Armenian Genocide, Protest Turkish Denial—OTTAWA, Canada—Thousands of Canadians from across the country gathered in Ottawa on April 24 to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Geno...
- + Truth, Justice, and Remembrance Prevail in Times Square—NEW YORK—The vow to “keep the promise” was in full effect on Sunday, April 23, as an impressive number gathered in Times Square to remember the 1.5 mi...
- + Yerevan Municipality Credits the Countries Recognizing the Armenian Genocide—The authors of the idea left empty spaces with a bilingual message “The next can be your country” for the countries that recognize the Armenian Genoci...
- + Yerevan, April 24: Tzitzernakaberd Genocide Memorial—Yerevan, April 24: Tzitzernakaberd Genocide Memorial More... [Category: Politics]
- + Tbilisi, April 24 - Armenians Demonstrate Outside Turkish Embassy—Hundreds demonstrated outside the Turkish embassy in Tbilisi on April 24, demanding that Ankara officially recognize the 1915 Armenian Genocide and pa...
- + U.S. President Trump on Armenian Genocide: "Today, we remember and honor the memory of those who suffered during the Meds Yeghern"—Statement by the US President Donald Trump on Armenian Remembrance Day 2017 More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ukraine Detains Two Top Officials in Uranium Corruption Probe—Ukrainian authorities detained an ex-MP and a state energy firm deputy chief for the embezzlement of US$ 17.3 million from selling uranium concentrate...
- + Mexican Authorities Kill Two Rival Drug Cartel Chiefs Near U.S. Border—Two drug cartel leaders were killed Saturday in separate clashes with Mexican authorities in the northern state of Tamaulipas, the Associated Press re...
- + Lithuanian Parliament Introduces Magnitsky Sanctions—The Lithuanian Parliament on Thursday introduced the Magnitsky Legislation which prevents persons involved in human rights abuses, money laundering an...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed—Soldier Narek Harutyunyan, born in 1997, was killed on April 24 by Azerbaijani fire, this according to the Artsakh Ministry of Defense. More... [Cat...
- + Tax Troubles: Irate Yerevan Merchants to Meet Prime Minister—Scores of Yerevan market business owners, claiming that tax inspectors are harassing them, have assembled in Yerevan’s Republic Square this afternoon ...
- + Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Reaffirms Commitment to Armenian Genocide Recognition—OTTAWA, Canada—On April 21, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocid...
- + Paylan: To the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey—ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—Armenian member of Turkish Parliament Garo Paylan recently presented a research proposal to the Presidency of the Grand National...
- + Watch Live: Torch-Lit Procession Demanding Justice for the Armenian Genocide in Yerevan—YEREVAN—The annual Armenian Genocide torch-lit procession, led by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) youth, is currently taking place in Yere...
- + Azerbaijan fires anti-tank grenades along the borders—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 70 times yesterday and last night, firing 800 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordin...
- + Five Finalists Selected for Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity in Recognition of Their Inspiring Acts of Compassion—Ultimate Aurora Prize Laureate to Receive US$1,000,000 Award to Amplify Humanitarian Work More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hundreds Attend Opening of Holy Cross Armenian Church in Akhalkalaki Village of Gumburdo—The newly built Holy Cross Church opened its doors today to hundreds of the faithful at a consecration ceremony in Gumburdo, a village in Georgia’s Ak...
- + Sons of Armenia’s Former Finance Minister Sell Los Angeles Mansion for $18.8 Million—The sons of former Armenian finance minister Gagik Khachatryan sold their palatial Los Angeles house for a cool $18.8 million yesterday. More... [Ca...
- + Suspect Arrested in Mutilation Murder of Russian Soldier in Gyumri—The suspect, whose identity hasn’t been published by law enforcement, is said to have a history of psychological problems when serving in Armenia’s mi...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 35 times yesterday and last night, firing 600 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the A...
- + U.S. Immigration Policies and the Armenian Community—Special for the Armenian Weekly Can the Executive Order that bans travelers from certain Muslim countries to enter U.S. affect the Armenian communit...
- + Armenian Junior Sergeant Accidentally Kills Private—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On April 21, Armenian Defense Army serviceman Narek Hakobyan (b. 1986) was accidentally killed by an Armenian Junior Sergeant in one o...
- + Wyoming Becomes 45th U.S. State to Recognize the Armenian Genocide—CHEYENNE, Wyo.—In a letter dated April 21 and addressed to the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA-WR), Wyoming Governor Matth...
- + The Challenges of Living in Syunik’s Khoznavar Community: Impassable Roads Top the List—In Khoznavar, a rural community in Armenia’s southern Syunik Province, animal husbandry is the main occupation of inhabitants. More... [Category: Po...
- + Business Owners Demonstrate in Yerevan: Claim Tax Service is Harassing Them—Shop owners at Yerevan’s Arinj Mall, Surmaly and Petak markets today protested outside the Armenian Government building, demanding that the State Reve...
- + ‘Apricot Country’ Political Party Kicks off Campaign for Yerevan Mayor—Zaruhie Postanjyan traded high heels for sneakers to kick off her campaign to become the next mayor of Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Fires 520 Rounds Across Karabakh Border—The NKR defense ministry reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire around fifty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 520 rounds towar...
- + Garbage Strewn Road in Dzoraghbyur Cleaned, Claims Kotayk Authorities—Despite the claim, Dzoraghbyur resident Tigran Alaverdfyan told Hetq that the litter hasn’t been removed from near his house. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Predicts Agricultural Revolution in Ten Years—Karapetyan told the farmers that the agricultural ministry has devised a plan to resolve all the problems facing the sector. More... [Category: Poli...
- + 2017, Social Media, and ?The Promise?—Special for the Armenian Weekly There is nothing particularly brave about a social media post. ‘Watch the film, talk about it, share the...
- + Hidden Armenian and Greek Celebrities in Turkish Cinema—Special for the Armenian Weekly Being a celebrity is often associated with having a certain lifestyle. Fame often brings fortune, privileges, and op...
- + ‘The Promise’ Premieres in New York with Full Cast, Filmmakers, and UN Dignitaries—The Promise Debuts»in New York City at the Paris Theater Special to the Armenian Weekly and Asbarez NEW YORK (A.W./Asbarez)—The highly anticipat...
- + As of June 1, People Betting Above One Million AMD in Armenia Will Be Identified—The draft decision was shared with different state structures and bodies. None have issued any objections or suggestions in response. More... [Categ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Focuses on Country's Inadequate Transportation—The prime minister also gave the transportation minister until June 1 to draft and present a proposal to unify the country’s public transportation net...
- + Pegasus to Launch Istanbul-Yerevan Flights—Pegasus, a low-cost airline with a hub at Istanbul’s Sabiha G?k?en International Airport, flies throughout Turkey and to many European destinations. ...
- + Japan to Provide New Equipment to Firefighters in Armenia—Tonoyan stressed that there was the potential for even greater cooperation with the JICA, and that this would raise the level of tackling disasters th...
- + 21 Year-Old Heriknaz from Armenia Transforms Squash into Art—21-year-old Heriknaz Khachikyan is an artist who uses squash to make decorative pieces adorned with various traditional Armenian motifs. More... [Ca...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 35 Times—The ministry adds that Artsakh forces responded in kind to suppress the firing and continue to monitor the situation. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Former Artsakh Defense Minister Samvel Babayan Remains in Custody: Court Rejects Appeal—Babayan was arrested on March 22, together with two other individuals, on suspicion of illegally obtaining and attempting to smuggle a 9K38 Igla Russi...
- + Yerevan to Provide More Overseas Air Connections This Summer—This year, in summer season, Yerevan will offer more connections as many airlines operating flights to Yerevan have increased their flight frequencies...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets Former President of Austria Heinz Fischer—The priorities of the Austrian Chairmanship of the OSCE as well as other important activities of the Organisation were discussed. More... [Category:...
- + The Abrahamyans of Ditak: Snakes, Rats and Crumbling Walls—I’ve arrived at the crumbling house of Shahen Abrahamyan in Ditak, a village in Armenia’s Ararat Province. The living room is warm and inviting. The f...
- + Remembering the Armenian Genocide Through Survivor Memoirs and Historical Novels—The Armenian Genocide and earlier massacres are defining aspects of the contemporary Armenian heritage and identity. By far the dominant literary mode...
- + Editorial: It Takes a Village…—“It takes a village to raise a child.” So goes the age-old African proverb. In Artsakh—especially near the Line of Contact (LoC) with enemy Azerbaija...
- + Partzratzeer yev Partzratzoor: Carrying on the Armenian Torch Through Theater—By Mher Janian Quite often, the younger generation is criticized for their unawareness of significant issues in the community and for their lack of ...
- + Armenia: Spring Comes to Ditak—I went to Ditak to write about the kindergarten. After leaving the school, I strolled around, camera in hand, and snapped these photos. More... [Cat...
- + New Air Route: Yerevan - Tel Aviv—Aircompany Armenia will begin regular passenger flights from Yerevan to Tel Aviv twice a week starting on May 17. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia: Djiliza Forest Under Attack—We came across at least fifty stumps of healthy trees along the road leading to the Armenian border village of Djiliza in Lori Province. More... [Ca...
- + At Lydian skills to persuade are more important than professional experience: AEF—During the meeting in Gndevaz held on the 6th of April, Lydian company’s “specialist” from South Africa, metallurgical manager John Fourie announced t...
- + Koubar the Lavash Baker: Struggling to Make Ends Meet in Armenia’s Yezidi Hako Village—I only saw a smattering of people when I visited the Yezidi village of Hako in Armenia’s Aragatzotn Province.Koubar’s tonir hut More... [Category: P...
- + Congressman Pallone Says Turkey Moving Towards ‘Authoritarian Rule’ After Referendum—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) issued a statement on April 18, voicing his concern about the recent referendum in Turkey. ...
- + Protest to Take Place at Boston?s Turkish Consulate on April 24—On April 24, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Sardarabad» gomideutiun »and the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF-YOARF) Boston “Nejdeh” chapte...
- + Turkish Journalist Exposes Persecution of Jews in Turkey—Israel National News published an extremely interesting article written by Turkish journalist Uzay Bulut on the discrimination and persecution that Tu...
- + Armenian presence in Dersim (video)—Armenian presence in Dersim More... [Category: Politics]
- + Living in Fear of Eviction: Yerevan Family Struggles to Retain Home—The Arzumanyan family of Yerevan has been fighting for their property rights for 12 years. Despite their legal struggle, they now face eviction. Mo...
- + Armenian Border Control Officials, Others, Charged with Facilitating Illegal Migration—Charges have been filed against officials of Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS), Zvartnots Airport, and private companies for facilitating the ...
- + Match Fixing Plagues Georgian Football—In the past three years, investigators say at least 10 matches in the Republic of Georgia's football league have either been fixed or have shown extre...
- + Tankian and Nazarian in Conversation at Columbia on April 24—NEW YORK—Artist and activist Serj Tankian and filmmaker Eric Nazarian will discuss “Art and Activism” at Columbia University on April 24 at noon. T...
- + Bedrosyan: What’s Next for Turkey?—The April 16 referendum in Turkey—to revise the constitution and grant expanded powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan—passed by a slim margin, as 5...
- + Armenian Night at the Pops to Feature Soprano Hasmik Torosyan in Boston Debut—BOSTON, Mass.—The Friends of Armenian Culture Society (FACS) will present the 66th annual Armenian Night at the Pops on June 3, at 8 p.m. at Boston’s ...
- + Concerned Creditors: Sale of Two Bankrupt Armenia Airlines Proceeding Slowly—It’s clear that it will not be possible to pay them all off with the sale of the above mentioned assets. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Foreign Benefactor to Sue Officials: Lack of Armenian Government Support Forces New Kindergarten to Close—In April of last year, a fully-furnished modern kindergarten opened in the Ditak village of Armenia’s Ararat Province with US$77,500 financial assista...
- + Hitchhiking: Yerevan to Tbilisi and Back—My recent meanderings through the streets of Yerevan to snap some good photos turned into an excursion to Tiflis, and back, via hitchhiking. More......
- + Artsakh Military Responds to Azerbaijani Ceasefire Violations—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 55 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 640 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accordin...
- + Armenia Spent Almost $500,000 on Election Notices—Armenia’s Police signed a 207 million AMD (US$426,000) contract with Hay Post to send out notices to voters before the April 2 parliamentary election ...
- + Waiting for EU Money: Drivers in Armenia’s Tavoush Province Tackle Bad Roads—The ministry told Hetq that this stretch of road was slated for renovation and that the matter of financing was being discussed. More... [Category: ...
- + ?The Promise? in Theaters Near You—The Armenian Genocide-era blockbuster, The Promise , is opening on April 21 in over 1,400 theaters and counting across the United States. The Prom...
- + SAS Scandal: Armenia’s Prosecutor General to Examine Report of Employee Intimidation—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s Prosecutor General announced on April 14 that it is examining a troubling report published by Yerevan-based news outlet Hayas...
- + Tremulous, Truculent, Turbulent Turkey—On»April 16, Turkish voters both in and out of Turkey, will go to the polls to vote on a referendum to determine whether they want to change their cou...
- + Presidents of Armenia, Moldova Meet in Kyrgyzstan—The two stressed the importance of spurring political dialog between Yerevan and Chi?in?u, in addition to cooperation in the trade and humanitarian se...
- + Defense Ministries of Armenia and China Sign Cooperation Agenda—Signing the agreement on behalf of China was Rear Admiral Guan Youfei, director of the Office for International Military Cooperation of the Central Mi...
- + Another Chernobyl? Village Mayors Claim They Haven't Agreed to Proposed Mine in Armenia's Vayots Dzor—Hakob Sanasaryan, president of the Greens Union of Armenia, noted that the mountains of Armenia were being scalped and the underground water reserves ...
- + Profiles in Courage: Artsakh Defense Army—Profiles in Courage: Artsakh Defense Army More... [Category: Politics]
- + Checklist: Who's Running in the May 14 Yerevan Municipal Council Election—841,973 individuals will be eligible to cast ballots in the election in which three political parties/alliances are fielding candidates. More... [Ca...
- + End of Transition: Armenia 25 Years On, Now What?—‘The End of Transition: Shifting Focus’ Takes Place at USC LOS ANGELES, Calif.—To mark a quarter century of transition beginning with th...
- + Lecture on Long-Term Effects of 2016 April War to be Offered at NAASR—BELMONT, Mass.—Dr. Gayane Novikova, the Founding Director of the Spectrum Center for Strategic Analysis in Yerevan, Armenia, and currently an Associat...
- + Khatcherian Presents New Book ?Khatchkar? in New York—NEW YORK—The year 1993 was a life-changing year for Hrair Hawk Khatcherian. The cover of Khatcherian’s latest book,» Khatchkar That year, ...
- + Call for Applications n-vestigate—Did you ever feel like your investigation was limited by language, borders or a lack of contacts abroad? We support your cross border investigative st...
- + Russian Court Throws Out Misleading Advertising Suit Against Armenian Cigarette Company—Russia’s Court of Arbitration,on March 31, refused to hear a petition filed by Phillip Morris Brands Sarl accusing Grand Tobacco (an Armenian-Canadian...
- + 16 Criminal Cases Dealing with Armenia's April 2 Parliamentary Election—Sixteen criminal cases have so far been launched in Armenia regarding violations registered on April 2, parliamentary election day. More... [Categor...
- + The 27th Homenetmen Eastern U.S. Navasartian Games: Important Updates—By Sylvahna Menissian PROVIDENCE, R.I. (A.W.)—The Homenetmen of Providence, R.I., will host the 27th Annual Homenetmen Eastern United States Navasar...
- + OSCE?s 2016 Report Highlights Work in Artsakh, Armenia—VIENNA, Austria (A.W.)— The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) recently released their 2016 annual report. The report, which s...
- + Forgive and Forget, Kiss and Make Up—During my recent church attendance, I found the Der Hayr’s sermon very interesting, since it expanded on a topic I had written a column about severa...
- + Armenia's Parliament Fails to Convene Quorum...Again—Today was the third day in a row that Armenia’s parliament couldn’t convene a quorum due to a lack of MPs. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Georgian Foreign Minister Congratulates Karapetyan for Conducting "First-Class" Parliamentary Election—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today in Yerevan met with a delegation led by Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mikheil Janelidze, stating...
- + Yerevan Police Try to Disperse Sit-Down Protest of Relatives of Sari Tagh Detainees—Yerevan police today tried to disperse relatives, who have been staging a sit-down protest outside the prosecutor’s office for the past two weeks, of ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 25 times yesterday and last night, firing 300 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the A...
- + Armenia's Parliament: Quorum-No, Group Photo-Yes—Given that it was the last sitting of the four-day session, deputy speaker Hermineh Naghdalyan suggested that a group photo be taken. More... [Categ...
- + Azerbaijani Fire Destroys Vineyard in Armenia Village—Vineyards in the Tavoush border community of Aygehovit were seriously damaged on March 22 after being hit by Azerbaijani fire. More... [Category: Po...
- + Erzincan: Armenian Gravestones Removed as Armenian Heritage Continues to Disappear—Gravestones believed to be removed from the Armenian cemetery in the Beybasi neighborhood in the city of Erzincan were recently discovered scattered n...
- + 2017 AYF Olympics: Open for Business—2017 Armenian Youth Federation Senior Olympic Games, Hosted by the AYF-YOARF Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter, to Take Place in Downtown Milwaukee ...
- + Armenian Youth Foundation Provides Grant to St. Stephen’s Armenian School—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Over the years St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) has benefited from the generosity of the Armenian Youth Foundation, e...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Raises Issues of Armenians in Georgia with Georgian Counterpart—Our permanent intensive dialogue with Mr.Janelidze provides an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues of the bilateral agenda, and to further ...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 25 times yesterday and last night, firing 400 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the ...
- + Armenian Police Investigate Illegal Logging in Tavoush—Police in the town of Ijevan say they are investigating news circulated by a bunch of hikers that healthy trees have been chopped down along the road ...
- + 18 Tons of Illegal Tomatoes Seized in Armenia—Armenia’s State Revenue Commission says it has prevented 272 attempts to smuggle agricultural produce into Armenia during the first quarter of this y...
- + Mikayelyan to Head Armenia's Byurakan Observatory—Areg Mikayelyan will be the new head of Armenia’s Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Pashinyan and Postanjyan to Challenge RPA Incumbent in Yerevan Mayor Race—ARF Not to Participate in Yerevan Mayoral Elections YEREVAN (A.W.)— On April 7, Yelk opposition bloc leader Nigol Pashinyan announced his mayoral c...
- + Final Parliamentary Election Results Announced; Seats Distributed—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On April 9, Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) presented the distribution of the seats in Armenia’s new Parliament. ...
- + April 2 Election Violations: 16 Criminal Cases Launched in Armenia—To date, Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has launched 18 criminal cases of election violations and has accused eight individuals of committing ...
- + Armenia's Parliament: No Quorum Yet Again—Prosperous Armenia Party MP Naira Zorabyan took the floor and said that given the situation one could assume that those MPs who were present “live du...
- + Armenia: Elections Without Majority Representation—Some members of Armenia’s opposition are crying foul, citing instances of vote-buying and undue influence in the April 2 National Assembly election, i...
- + Armenia’s Lake Gosh: Building Eco-Tourism or a National Eyesore?—On July 3, 2015, Haytyan and Dilijan National Park Director Sahak Mouradyan by which a parcel of land in the park’s Gosh branch was allocated to Vendo...
- + Republican Party of Armenia Wins Majority in New Parliament—The Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) came in first with 770,441 votes, and will have 58 mandates in the new parliament. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Yerevan: Palm Sunday—Photos taken at St. Sargis Church More... [Category: Politics]
- + Karabkah Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact was relatively calm yesterday, with the Artsakh Ministry of Defense reporting only 30 Azerbaijani violations. More... [...
- + Pension Rush: Many Longtime Civil Servants in Armenia are Applying for Early Retirement—Longtime civil servants in Armenia, afraid of losing their fat pensions, are applying for early retirement in record numbers. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Where Have All the MPs Gone?—According to parliamentary procedure, registration remained open for another three hours. The necessary number of MPs never showed up. More... [Cate...
- + Mongolia's First Ambassador to Armenia In Yerevan—Mongolia’s newly appointed ambassador to Armenia, Banzrag Delgermayin, today presented copies of her diplomatic credentials to Armenian Minister of Fo...
- + Yerevan Police Detain Man for Cutting Down 23 Trees—Police in the Yerevan district of Davtashen have identified the individual responsible for cutting down 23 trees as Aleksan Samsonyan, director of the...
- + EU Continues to Support the Development and Strengthening of Civil Society in Armenia—Today in Yerevan, the EU Ambassador to Armenia Piotr ?witalski announced € 1.5 million Grant Scheme aiming at reinforcing civil society in Armenia and...
- + Contest: The cave where 6000 years old leather shoe and winery were found are given for a rent—The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia has launched a contest of leasing 4 caves and a cave group for 5 years for the purpose of tourism (...
- + Four Ethnic Minorities to be Represented in Armenian Parliament—YEREVAN (A.W.)— Four representatives of Armenia’s major ethnic minorities have been elected to Armenia’s National Assembly (Parliament) in the recent ...
- + Successful ARS Seminar Focuses on Leadership Skills, Values, and Reconnection—DETROIT, Mich.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA members convened in Detroit to learn more about ways to hone their leadership skills a...
- + Op-ed: It is Time for the United States to Properly Recognize the Armenian Genocide—Rep. Dave Trott (R-Mich.) Pens Op-ed Urging U.S. to ‘Stand with the Armenian People’ Special for the Armenian Weekly I have the honor of r...
- + Appeal To Artists Around The World—Here, on this historic land, where news about cease-fire violations, injuries and deaths are more common that any other information, thousands of chil...
- + U.S.: FBI raids California Business Suspected of Green Card Fraud—Federal agents raided on Wednesday the Los Angeles-area facilities of a business suspected to be involved in a US$ 50 million visa fraud operation tha...
- + Outspoken Inmate Dies in Armenian Prison: Lawyers Express Their Suspicions—The lawyers say that Hrachya Gevorgyan’s case isn’t unique for Armenia. There are many sick inmates languishing in Armenia’s jails and prisons. More...
- + Opposition Alliance in Armenia Seeks to Void Results of April 2 Parliamentary Election—Armenia’s Congress-HZhK Alliance, which failed to garner enough votes for seats in the country’s new parliament, says that it has petitioned the Centr...
- + Armenia's Parliamentary Election - Voter Turnout of 60.86%—Out of an eligible electorate of 2,588,590, 1,577,323 citizens cast ballots in the election to decide the make-up of the country’s new 101-seat legisl...
- + Prison Notes: "The elections are coming up. They need me on the outside."—A tall, brawny man wielding a hammer entered our cell. He said hello to us, his facial expression somewhat haggard and sad. As per the routine, he sta...
- + Expropriation of Surp Giragos Armenian Church Suspended—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—The Supreme Court of Appeals in Turkey has annulled the decision to expropriate Surp Giragos of Diyarbakir, reported Istanbu...
- + Vardanyan Speaks About Parliamentary Elections in New Interview—YEREVAN (A.W.)— In an interview with RFE/RL’s Armenian service on April 5, Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme Council representative Aghv...
- + Armenian Government Officials Told to Work Longer Hours—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On April 6, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan announced that Armenian government agencies must work in “emergency” mode in order to fulf...
- + Armenia's Increasing Tobacco Exports: Who's Buying?—Last year, $209 million worth of cigarettes and other tobacco products were exported – a total of some 21 billion cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos; a...
- + Two Sisters from France Speak About Their Experience as Election Observers in Armenia: ‘It’s not enough to be a diaspora Armenian’—Lilit and Tatev heeded the call of Citizen Observer to serve as election observers after hearing about the group in a post by Arsine Khanjian urging d...
- + Pashinyan to Run in Election for Yerevan Mayor—Nikol Pashinyan, who won election to Armenia’s new parliament on April 2 running on the Yelk Alliance ticket, now says he wants the job of Yerevan may...
- + Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Remembrance Features Bipartisan Calls to Reject Turkey?s Gag-Rule—» Legislators Express Bipartisan Support for Passage of Genocide Prevention Resolution H.Res.220 WASHINGTON—Members of the U.S. Senate and Hous...
- + Landslide Victory for ANCA Endorsed Candidates in California—GLENDALE, LA CRESCENTA, Calif.—An unprecedented Armenian American voter turnout in the April 4 Glendale Municipal Election brought victories for all A...
- + ARF Supreme Council Releases Statement Regarding Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections—YEREVAN (A.W.)—On April 5, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme Council of Armenia released the following statement regarding the 2017 ...
- + Artsakh Frontline 2016: Fallen Soldiers—Of the Armenian soldiers who died during the fighting in April 2016 on the border separating Artsakh and Azerbaijan, 51.3% came from poor families and...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire Forty Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 900 various caliber small arms rounds, in addition t...
- + Sour Grapes: ORO Alliance Candidate Says It Was Target of "Black PR"—Armen Martirosyan, a candidate who ran on the ticket of the losing ORO alliance ticket in the April 2 parliamentary election, described the vote as an...
- + Six Artsakh Village Families Get New Homes—Luminaries from the diaspora danced with residents of the Artsakh village of Arajamough as they handed the keys of new homes to six local families. ...
- + Nikolai Tzaturyan on Armenia's Election: “Each nation gets the government it deserves.”—Tzaturyan said that he didn’t vote because he knew the outcome in advance. Adding that he didn’t want to feel tricked, Tzaturyan said he’d only cast a...
- + Armenia's Footballers Advance 18 Spots to 67th Place Worldwide—Armenia’s national football squad has advanced 18 places in the recent FIFA rankings after its 2-0 win over Kazakhstan in the World Cup qualifiers. ...
- + ANCA Advances Armenia and Artsakh Foreign Aid Priorities—Supports Congressional Armenian Caucus $40 Million Request to Position Armenia as Regional Safe Haven for Refugees WASHINGTON—The Congressional Ar...
- + Lebanon?s ARF Student Association Peacefully Demonstrates Against Genocide Denial on University Campus—BEIRUT, Lebanon—On April 4, members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Zavarian Student Association of Lebanon held apeaceful demonstratio...
- + U.S. Congratulates Armenia on ‘Calm and Orderly’ Elections—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On April 4, the United States congratulated the people of Armenia provided a positive evaluation of the overall process of the 2017 Ar...
- + Each Citizen of Armenia "Owns" $2,000 in State Debt—According to Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), the country’s state debt amounted to US$5.961 billion as of the end of February. More......
- + Parliamentary Election Voter Rolls Published—Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) says that it has published complete voter rolls from all 1,997 precincts in the April 2 parliamentary el...
- + Serving Life in an Armenian Prison; Convict Refused Early Release on Medical Grounds Four Times—According to the country’s penal law, prisoners who fall ill while incarcerated are eligible for conditional release if their medical condition is su...
- + Armenian National Committee of Canada Launches ‘Turkey: Thirty Days of Shame’ Campaign—OTTAWA, Canada— On April 3, The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC), launched a media campaign entitled “Turkey: Thirty Days of Shame” aimed ...
- + Artists, Activists, and Celebrities Meet with Artsakh’s President in Stepanakert—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—On April 3, Artsakh’s President Bako Sahakyan received a large group of artists, activists, and celebrities, including musician a...
- + Sequel to Hit Armenian Play a Major Success—NEW YORK–The play “Where Is Your Groom? II” ( “Pesad Oor Eh II” ), sent waves of laughter throughout the Miller Theater at Columbia University o...
- + Armenia's Parliamentary Election - 4 Make It Over the Top—With only four polling stations in Armenia not having reported results in the April 2 parliamentary election, Central Electoral Commission President ...
- + Armenian Renaissance Will Not Contest Parliamentary Election Results—The party garnered 58,000 votes, not nearly enough to make it to the new legislature. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Foreign Affairs Minister Receives Heads of Foreign Election Monitoring Missions—The guests briefed the Minister on their preliminary findings and conclusions. They highly appreciated the democratic reforms that the authorities ar...
- + Statement by the Spokesperson on the Parliamentary elections in Armenia—Parliamentary elections took place in Armenia on 2 April. According to the preliminary conclusions of the International Election Observation Mission ...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted—On April 5, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned...
- + Armenian Evangelical Church of Alfortville Attacked—Arson Attack on the Church is the Third Incident in Last 12 Months ALFORTVILLE, France—A fire erupted in the Armenian Evangelical Church of Alfortvi...
- + Four Parties Set to be Represented in Armenia’s New Parliament—Armenian Citizens Vote in 2017 Parliamentary Elections; RPA, Tsarukyan Bloc, Yelk Bloc, and ARF to Likely Pass Threshold to be Represented in Armen...
- + Lawyer from Russia Serving as Observer in Armenia's Parliamentary Election—A lawyer by profession, Tovmasyan is serving as an observer at the 7/9 polling station in Yerevan’s Malatia-Sebastia district. More... [Category: Po...
- + Soldiers Being Instructed to Vote for Republican Party of Armenia, HAK Candidate Alleges—Gurgen Asatryan, a candidate for parliament on the HAK-HHzK ticket, alleges that soldiers waiting to vote at the 37/14 polling station in the Tavoush ...
- + Yerevan: Parliamentary Election Day—Photos taken at polling stations in Yerevan’s Shengavit, Malatia-Sebastia and Kentron districts. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Parliamentary Election Preliminary Results - Republican Party of Armenia 49.21%—Armenia’s ruling Republican Party has won 49.21% of yesterday’s vote in the country’s parliamentary election according to preliminary results released...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire sixteen times yesterday and last night, firing 150 rounds of various small arms, this according to Artsakh’...
- + Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Unveils Ultra-Modern Oncology Center in Stepanakert—On April 2, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund officially unveiled the newly built Oncology Center of Stepanakert. The ultra-modern facility was built wit...
- + Speaking to the Voters: Breaking the ?Day of Silence?—The Armenian Weekly Speaks to the Citizens on the Streets of Yerevan a Day Ahead of the 2017 Parliamentary Elections YEREVAN (A.W.)—In Armenia, the ...
- + Election Day in Armenia: Polls Open Across the Country—2017 Parliamentary Elections Underway, Citizens of Armenia Cast Their Ballots; The Armenian Weekly Speaks with Election Monitors YEREVAN (A.W....
- + Statement of the MFA of Armenia—It has been a year since Azerbaijan’s April aggression. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 1,479 Candidates Running in Armenia's Parliamentary Election—Four political alliances and five parties, for a total of 1,479 candidates, are contesting seats in the new parliament. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Two Criminal Cases of Pre-Election Campaign Violations Launched—67 reports of violations during the campaign in the run-up for the April 2 parliamentary election in Armenia were filed with the police. More... [Ca...
- + Voting in Yeraskhahoun Proceeds in Traditional Fashion—At times, more than one voter enters the voting booth. The violations go unnoticed by local proxies and the election commission members on site. Mor...
- + Free Pizza Delivery for Yerevan Precinct Election Commission Staff—A delivery guy from Tashir Pizza recently showed up at the 9/11 and 9/12 polling station in Yerevan with a bunch of pies, even though no one inside ha...
- + Long Lines Lead to Ballots Being Filled Out in the Open—There are lines of voters waiting outside the 7/39 and 7/40 polling precinct in Yerevan’s Malatya-Sebastia district. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Police Investigate Yerevan Assault on Radio Liberty Reporter—Police in Yerevan have confirmed press reports that a correspondent for RFE/RL’s Armenian service was assaulted today in Yerevan’s Kond neighborhood w...
- + Non-Yerevan Residents Said to Have Voted in Yerevan Precinct—Siranoush Manoucharyan, an election proxy for the Congress-HZhK alliance at Yerevan’s 9/07 polling precinct, has told Hetq that she has seen individua...
- + Local Election Committee Prez Chides Voters for Watching Too Many Indian Soap Operas—Election Committee President Armen Ghazaryan advised them to simply place their preferred ballot in the box and leave. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Vardanyan Reiterates ARF’s Commitment to Ensuring that April 2 Election is Successful—Vardanyan: ‘I am Confident that the New Election Process, with all of the Safeguards Against Violations, will Ensure a Successful Election’ YEREVAN...
- + 100 Years of the Armenian Missionary Association of America—100th Anniversary of AMAA to be Celebrated On East And West Coasts PARAMUS, N.J.—The Centennial of any organization is an event of great pride and ...
- + A History of the Armenian Constitution—Walking around in Armenia and engaging in political conversation with any person of any class, gender, age, and background, one gets the sense that tr...
- + President Received Delegation of the OSCE Short-Term Observers—President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Special Coordinator and Head of the OSCE short-term observer mission Ignacio Sanchez Amor and his delegati...
- + Azerbaijani Fire Kills Artsakh Soldier—Gor Hovhannisyan, a soldier serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed on March 31 due to Azerbaijani fire, this according to the Artsakh Ministr...
- + “Cinema is always dealing with the memory machine”, Atom Egoyan—“Cinema is always dealing with the memory machine”, Atom Egoyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Secretary of State Tillerson Visits Turkey, Meets with Erdogan and Other Officials—ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)— U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in Turkey on March 30, where he met with Turkish leaders to discuss bilateral and reg...
- + ARF Holds Final Campaign Rally at Yerevan?s Liberty Square—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On March 30, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) held its final campaign rally for the upcoming Parliamentary Elections. The r...
- + Artsakh: One Year After the April War—Special for the Armenian Weekly One year ago, Azerbaijan launched a full-scale military offensive against the Artsakh Republic along the Line of Co...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia received the Vice President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly—On March 30, Edward Nalbandian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, received Kent Harstedt, Vice President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly...
- + OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Sebastian Kurz calls for renewed engagement to peacefully resolve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict—OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Austria’s Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, today joined the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ call for the sides to renew engage...
- + Father of Four Boys Living in the Back of a Barn: “I’ll accept any work for my kids”—“My four children are my joy,” says Marat. “This country isn’t a place to live. But I’ll live here for my boys.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE Minsk Group Releases Statement About Visits to Baku, Yerevan, Stepanakert—YEREVAN—The Co-chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group released a statement on March 29, about their rece...
- + Elections in Armenia: 8 Reasons to Vote for the ARF on April 2—Special for the Armenian Weekly In this “BuzzFeed-age” we are all living in, perhaps a list-form article may be an appropriate change in pace from m...
- + ARS Issues Statement on First Anniversary of 2016 April War—‘The ARS Remains on the Parapets, Ready for Any Sacrifice, Determined to Face Any Challenge Until Final Victory.’ The Armenian Relief Society (ARS)...
- + Armenia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Hosts the Head of the OSCE Short-Term Observation Mission—Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian commended the effective cooperation established between Armenia and the OSCE and expressed appreciation for c...
- + Employee of Youth Federation of Armenia Donates $80,000 to Karen Avagyan, a Member of the Republican Party of Armenia’s Executive Board—According to the financial disclosure he filed as a candidate, Avagyan’s revenues for the period February 2, 2016 to February 2, 2017 moistly derived ...
- + Promises Galore: Armenian MP Uses Road Repair as a Vote Getter in Parliamentary Election Campaign—He has personally financed the renovation of several provincial and community roads. Movsisyan has work crews out filling potholes in the roads leadin...
- + Tchilingirian: Patriarchal Election D?j? Vu in Turkey—Government Meddling in the Election is Inevitable, but not Decisive By Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian The election process of a new Armenian Patriarch ...
- + OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Meet with Artsakh Authorities—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)— On March 28, the Co-chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, as well as the ...
- + Artsakh Ombudsman Discusses War Crimes, Human Rights at Johns Hopkins—»Melikyan Presents Detailed Atrocities Report from Azerbaijan’s 2016 War Against Artsakh WASHINGTON—Artsakh Ombudsman (Human Rights Defender) ...
- + Ashot Arsenyan, a Candidate for Armenia's Parliament, Declares $4.5 in Cash—Ashot Arsenyan, a member of Armenia’s parliament since 2003, is running for reelection on the Republican Party of Armenia ticket to represent parts of...
- + Armenian President to Attend EPP Conference in Malta—The congress, to take place today and tomorrow, is dedicated to securing Europe’s future and will focus on foreign and security policies as well as ec...
- + France: Fillon’s Wife Charged in ‘Fake Job’ Scandal—The wife of French presidential candidate Francois Fillon was charged Tuesday in the fake jobs scandal that has threatened Fillon’s presidential bid. ...
- + Rock Musician in Armenia Makes Guitars; Says It's Potentially Profitable—The first guitar Tirayr made, for himself, was a lengthy process fraught with difficulties. He had to obtain the raw materials and instructions on cra...
- + Drivers in Armenia Paid $58.5 Million in Traffic Fines Over Two Years—According to police data provided to Hetq, there are 178 speed cameras installed throughout Armenia. 98 of them are in Yerevan, the capital. More......
- + OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Visit Yerevan—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group Co-chairs Igor Popov (Russia), St?phane Visconti (France), a...
- + Providence Hamazkayin Hosts Prof. Richard Hovannisian—PROVIDENCE, R.I. (A.W.)—On the evening of March 24, the Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Society Providence chapter hosted a talk by Profe...
- + Second Annual Armenian Genealogy Conference Takes Place in Detroit—DEARBORN, Mich. (A.W)—The second annual Armenian Genealogy Conference took place at the University of Michigan-Dearborn on March 18, while several rel...
- + Russia: Opposition Leader Navalny Jailed After Anti-Corruption Protests—A court in Moscow sentenced on Monday Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 15 days in prison and fined him 20,000 roubles (US$ 350) a day after...
- + Armenia: What Do We Have to Lose?—There are certain moments in life when, after sustaining the hardest blows that fate has in store for him, and when he realizes that things can’t get ...
- + Armenian Patriarchal Election D?j? Vu in Turkey—The election of the 85th Patriarch of Armenians in Turkey will, no doubt, be held true to precedents established by the state. More... [Category: P...
- + Owner of Pharmaceutical Company Running for Seat in Armenia's Parliament—On April 2, a number of business owners are also running for a seat in Armenia’s new parliament alongside state officials and sitting MPs. More... [...
- + Quality Time at An Artsakh Army Base—Friends and relatives spent a few happy hours visiting conscript soldiers serving at an army base in Artsakh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hakob Hakobyan: A Candidate for Armenia's Parliament With $6 Million in the Bank—Hakobyan is a candidate on the ruling Republican Party of Armenia ticket to represent Tavoush Province. He’s been serving in the parliament since 200...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 40 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 340 rounds of various small arms, this according to...
- + Foreign Minister received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs—On March 27 Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, received the OSCE Minsk Group Co- Chairs Igor Popov, St?phane Visconti and Richard Hoaglan...
- + Samvel Babayan Sentenced to Two Months' Detention on Weapons Smuggling Charge—A Yerevan court today sentenced former Artsakh army commander and defense minister Samvel Babayan, arrested on March 22 on suspicion of illegally obta...
- + Head of Armenia’s Christian-Democratic Union Has an Apartment Overlooking Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast—Khosrov Harutyunyan, president of Armenia’s Christian-Democratic Union, has been serving in the Armenian government and National Assembly since the co...
- + Former Artsakh Defense Minister Denies Arms Smuggling—YEREVAN (A.W.)— Former Artsakh Defense Minister and opposition figure Samvel Babayan denied smuggling weapons to Armenia from Georgia, his lawyer said...
- + On April 2nd, Trust the ARF—On March 24, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern United States Central Committee Released the Following Statement Ahead of Armenia’s Parliam...
- + Avo Uvezian, Legendary Armenian-American Jazz Pianist and Cigar Manufacturer, Dies at 91—ORLANDO, Fla. (Cigar Aficionado)—Legendary Armenian-American jazz pianist and cigar manufacturer Avo Uvezian passed away on March 24, two days after h...
- + Armenia's Foreign Minister Meets OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair—On March 24, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Richard E. Hoagland, the U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Documentary about Islamized Survivors of the Armenian Genocide Premieres in Istanbul—Special for the Armenian Weekly A new Turkish documentary about Islamized survivors of the Armenian Genocide premiered in Istanbul on Feb. 9. The...
- + ‘The Four Day War and its Aftermath’ Panel Takes Place in New Jersey—RIDGEFIELD, N.J. (A.W.)— On March 17, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) New Jersey “Dro” committee»and the Armenian Democratic Liberal (ADL)...
- + End of Transition: Armenia 25 Years On, Now What?—Twenty-five years after the Soviet collapse, citizens of Armenia, as well as observers and scholars are asking “Now What?”» In an effort to better und...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire Forty Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 350 rounds of various caliber small arms, this accor...
- + Running for Reelection in Armenia's Parliament: Grigoryan Declares $5 Million in Cash—In his financial disclosure to the Central Electoral Commission, Grigoryan declared 6.5 million AMD in income (parliamentary wages), and 45 million AM...
- + UC Divest Turkey Campaign Enters Final Phase—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—On March 14, the Divest Turkey campaign announced that it will formally begin communications with the University of California (UC...
- + Reps. Trott and Schiff Spearhead Bipartisan Genocide Prevention Resolution—Legislation Aims to Apply Lessons of the Armenian Genocide in Preventing New Atrocities across the Middle East WASHINGTON—U.S. Representatives Dav...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (March 25, 2017)—Sicilian Proverb If you don’t know by age twenty, don’t do by age thirty, don’t have by age forty, you will never know, never do, and never have ...
- + Samvel Aleksanyan: Loads of Money, Cars and More—Samvel Aleksanyan, a Republican Party of Armenia MP running for reelection in the April 2 election, is probably best known as the owner of the Yereva...
- + Former Artsakh Defense Minister Arrested on Weapons' Smuggling Charge—Samvel Babayan, who served as commander of the Artsakh Defense Army and later as the country’s minister of defense, was arrested on March 22 on charg...
- + Armenian Government Nixes Bills Condemning Turkish Republic of Occupying Armenian Lands—Armenia’s government today said it could not support two bills proposed by MP Zaruhi Postanjyan condemning the occupation of historic Armenian lands ...
- + New Israeli Ambassador to Armenia Presents Credentials—Newly appointed Israeli Ambassador to Armenia Eliyahu Yerushalmi (residence Jerusalem) today presented his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sa...
- + Son of Armenia's Ambassador to Ukraine Running for Parliament; Declares $2.3 Million in Cash—Davit Manukyan, the 33-year-old son of Armenia’s Ambassador to Ukraine Andranik Manukyan, is running for a seat in Armenia’s parliament on the Tsaruky...
- + 2.564 Million Registered to Vote in Armenia's Parliamentary Election—According to Armenia’s Police, as of today, there are 2,564,795 individuals registered to vote in the April 2 parliamentary election. More... [Cate...
- + Dutch Prosecutors Probe ING Bank for Money Laundering, Corruption—NG Bank confirmed on Wednesday it is being investigated by Dutch prosecutors for money laundering and corruption. Local media say the probe is related...
- + Lawyer of Dead Russian Whistleblower Falls from Window the Night Before Hearing—The lawyer representing the mother of deceased whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky is recovering in intensive care after falling from a fifth floor window ...
- + Pressure and Pride: Opening for Tigran Hamasyan—Special for the Armenian Weekly I learned about the genius of Tigran Hamasyan halfway through my time at Berklee College of Music. I knew of him be...
- + Paylan Launches Inquiry to Turkish Interior Ministry for Interference in Patriarchal Election—ANKARA, Turkey—On March 20, Armenian member of Turkish Parliament Garo Paylan sent a written inquiry to Turkish Minister of Interior Suleyman Soylan r...
- + Six Suspects Detained in Dink’s Murder Case—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)— Six journalists were detained on March 21 as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist ...
- + European Union and Armenia Initial “Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement”—The following is a joint press release by the European Union and Republic of Armenia on the initialing of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Pa...
- + Yerevan: Silent March in Memory of Artur Sargsyan—Shahen told Hetq that Artur Sargsyan would not be buried at Yerevan’s Yerablour Military Pantheon, as many had demanded, because some backed away from...
- + Selective Amnesia? Armenian Renaissance Party Head’s Financial Omissions and Offshore Links—Artur Baghdasaryan, president of the Armenian Renaissance party and a former secretary of the National Security Council, seems to have suffered a bout...
- + Armenian Government Spends $6.1 Million in Two Years on Official Cars—Taxpayers in Armenia just might be miffed to know that in 2016 the government spent 1.6 billion AMD (US$3.3 million) to operate and maintain 1,071 aut...
- + Istanbul Prosecutor Calls for Detention of 8 in Dink Murder Investigation—It appears the eight individuals, all reporters, are suspected of having distributed photos and videos to the press of Og?n Samast, the 17-year-old wh...
- + Make Armenia Green Again: ArmComedy Duo to Perform in Boston, LA, and San Francisco—The Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) will host the ArmComedy duo of Narek Margaryan and Sergey Sargsyan for thei...
- + The Story of Aurora Mardiganian Now Available in Turkish—Tracing the Lost Life of a Woman Through a Lost Film A long-forgotten book and a long-lost screenplay about one of the most well-known figures of ...
- + Artsakh Ombudsman Visits Ruben Melikyan Massachusetts—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) Ombudsman (Human Rights Defender) Republic Ruben Melikyan was recently on a tour of the Eastern United Sta...
- + Son of Armenia’s Former PM “Lightens” His Financial Holdings—Argam Abrahamyan, son of Armenia’s former prime minister Hovik Abrahamyan, currently serves as the mayor of Artashat, a town of some 22,000 in Ararat ...
- + Promises Unfulfilled: No Armenian Soldier Injured in ‘4 Day War’ Has Received Medical Treatment Abroad with Government Financing—Hetq has revealed that no soldier injured during last year’s July ‘4 Day War’ on the Artsakh frontline has been treated abroad with assistance from t...
- + Artsakh PM Calls for Increased Production of Construction Material—At a meeting yesterday in Stepanakert with local producers of construction material, Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan said it was important ...
- + Armenian President to Attend Investment Conference in Abu Dhabi—The conference was agreed to late last year during Sargsyan’s official visit to the UAE. More... [Category: Politics]
- + President of Armenia's Kurdish National Council Running for Parliament on Ruling Party Ticket—The ruling Republican Party of Armenia says, “Citizens of Armenians, Armenians, Yezidis, Russians, Assyrians, Kurds, Greeks and representatives of ot...
- + Armenian Mountain Village in Peril: Only One Pupil to Enter First Grade in Artavan This Fall—Artavan, a village in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province, sits 1,880 meters above sea level. Despite the harsh climate, strangers get a warm reception, as...
- + Yerevan: Another March Demanding Accountability for Artur Sargsyan’s Death—Hundreds of people again took to the streets of Yerevan to commemorate the death of Artur Sargsyan (the bringer of bread) on March 16 and to demand ac...
- + Aghabegyan Relieved as Artsakh Vice Prime Minister—Aghabegyan, a native of the Metz Taghlar village in Artsakh’s Hadrout district, had tendered his resignation. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Syunik Governor Paid 275,875 Euros for Apartment Overlooking Mediterranean Sea in Spain—Hetq recently wrote that Vahe Hakobyan, governor of Armenia’s Syunik province, owns real estate in Spain. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Forgotten Refugees in the South Caucasus Photo Exhibition Opens in Yerevan—A photo exhibition ‘Beyond the borders – exploration amongst the forgotten refugees of the South Caucasus’ has openedat Yerevan State University. Mo...
- + Criminal Case Launched into Sargsyan’s Death; Protests Continue in Yerevan—YEREVAN (A.W)— A criminal case was launched to investigate the death of “the bringer of bread,” Artur Sargsyan, on March 17, a day after his death in ...
- + Artsakh Ombudsman Meets with Rhode Island Government Officials—PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) Ombudsman Ruben Melikyan visited Rhode Island on March 10, where the Armenian National Committ...
- + UN Secretary General, Armenia’s MFA Attend Concert Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary Armenia’s Membership to UN—NEW YORK (A.W)—The 25th anniversary of Armenia’s membership to the United Nations (UN) was celebrated in a special concert at New York’s Lincoln Cente...
- + Criminal Investigation Launched Into Death of Artur Sargsyan—Armenia’s Investigative Committee (IC) has launched a criminal investigation of possible medical malpractice into the March 16 death of Artur Sargsyan...
- + UK Armenian Organization Calls for Transparent Examination Into Death of Artur Sargsyan—We demand that an independent autopsy is carried out without any political interference. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Lithuania Launches Probe into Alstom Corruption—Lithuanian authorities raided Thursday the homes of two high-ranking officials as part of an international corruption investigation involving French e...
- + Yerevan: March to Commemorate the Death of Artur Sargsyan—Marchers demanded that Sargsyan (nicknamed the ‘bringer of bread’), be buried at the Yerablour Pantheon. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S: Manager Suspected of Laundering Money for Illegal Peruvian Gold Mines—The operations manager at metals-refining company NTR Metals was charged on Thursday with taking part in a gold smuggling network that made billions o...
- + Armenia’s Culture Minister: 14 Property Holdings, Including a Lahmajun Bakery in Glendale—Amiryan owns fourteen properties – five private homes, seven parcels of land, and two buildings. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artur Sargsyan's Family Asks for Autopsy Postponement; They Want Outside Specialists Present—Tigran Yegoryan, attorney for the family of Artur Sargsyan (the ‘bringer of bread’) says he has asked that the autopsy of Sargsyan, who died in a Yere...
- + Turkey vs. Europe: Any Lessons?—Special for the Armenian Weekly Last week, for the first time in the history of the Turkish Republic, one of its ministers was declared persona non...
- + Something Armenian in Barcelona—Special for the Armenian Weekly By Ani Khachatourian In early January, I landed in Barcelona not knowing a single soul in the city. I would be li...
- + ALC Calls on Amnesty International and HRW to Include Azerbaijani War Crimes in Annual Reports—Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights: Atrocities from Four-Day April War in Artsakh Should Not Be Ignored WASHINGTON—Concerned by the...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire 35 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 35 times yesterday and last night, firing 450 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the A...
- + Yerevan Rant: The ‘Bringer of Bread’ Devoured by the Meat-Eaters—Follow Artur’s example, and express your humanity, your indignation, in ways so striking and unique that others will take notice in turn. More... [C...
- + Yerevan: Protestors Throw Bread Through Presidential Palace Gates Over Death of Artur Sargsyan—Sargsyan died at a Yerevan hospital after a prolonged hunger strike. Many blame the government for his demise, arguing that he was victimized for his ...
- + Former U.S. Ambassador Evans, Gomidas Institute Present ‘Truth Held Hostage’ in Toronto—TORONTO, Canada—John Evans, former United States Ambassador to Armenia, and Ara Sarafian, Director of the Gomidas Institute, presented “Truth Held Hos...
- + Istanbul Governor Claims Election of Armenian Patriarch Locum Tenens is Illegal—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)— On March 15, the Clerical Assembly in Istanbul elected Karekin Bekdjian, Primate of the German Diocese of the Armenian Aposto...
- + ARF Candidate Not Allowed to Campaign at Vanadzor Nursing Home—VANADZOR, Armenia (A.W.)— On March 15, Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) candidate Artush Harutyunyan was not allowed to campaign at a Vanadzor ...
- + Artur Sargsyan Listed in Serious Condition—Sargsyan, listed in serious condition, was operated on last night after suddenly feeling ill. He had been released from the medical center a few days ...
- + UAE Citizens Can Enter Armenia Without Visa—UAE citizens will be able to enter Armenia for a stay of 180 days without a visa starting on March 22. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Presidents of Armenia and Russia Meet in Moscow: Celebrate 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations—Meeting yesterday in Moscow, the presidents of Armenia and Russia celebrated 25 years of diplomatic relations between their two countries, affirming t...
- + Artur Sargsyan, "Bringer of Bread", Dies—Artur Sargsyan, nicknamed the “bringer of bread” for taking food to members of the armed Sasna Dzrer group who seized a Yerevan police building last J...
- + The ARF is the Only Party to Address Javakhk-Armenians in its Platform—YEREVAN (A.W.)— Representatives of the Armenian community of were recently in Yerevan to meet with representatives of the participating political part...
- + Artsakh Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan Visits Greece—ATHENS, Greece (A.W.)— The Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) Karen Mirzoyan is currently on a working visit to Gr...
- + Online Campaign Stands in Solidarity with ‘Academics for Peace’ in Turkey—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Research Institute on Turkey, Bostonbul, GIT-North America, and concerned academics from the United and Canada have launched an o...
- + Syunik Governor Running for Parliament; Has Ties to Mining Sector—In his financial disclosure for February 1, 2016 to January 31, 2017, Hakobyan declared 36 million AMD (US$74,098), $191,000, and 115,000 Euros in cas...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Ceasefire—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire 55 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 1,890 rounds of sma...
- + Despite Official Denials, Sasna Dzrer Member on Hunger Strike, Lawyer Says—The lawyer of Mardiros Hakobyan, a member of the armed Sasna Dzrer group that seized a Yerevan police station last July and now being held in pre-tria...
- + Investigative Journalists NGO to Provide Election Coverage Training for Reporters—Armenia’s Investigative Journalists NGO is organizing two two-day training courses for local reporters entitled “Skills for Election Coverage” on the ...
- + A Message from ‘The Promise’ Producer Eric Esrailian—Below is a public message from Eric Esrailian, the producer of the upcoming Armenian Genocide film The Promise. The Promise will be in theaters o...
- + ARF Lowell Celebrates 122 Years, Honors the Late Tom Vartabedian—NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (A.W.)—More than 150 people packed the Jaffarian Hall of the St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of North Andover on March 4, t...
- + Meet Ashkhen and Ani: Two Armenian Women Making Strides in the 3D Printing Industry—By Lori Boghigian Ashkhen Hovsepyan, Ani Abgaryan Lead in 3D Printing Technologies 3D printing is a growing industry, and Ashkhen Hovsepyan and A...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 55 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 55 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 630 rounds of small arms and two 82mm mortar shells. ...
- + Armenia's Parliamentary Election Campaign: Who's Saying What About the Karabakh Conflict?—Most of the parties/alliances, including the ruling party, seem to have drafted platforms merely to ward off accusations of not having any. The electo...
- + “Keep your flowers”: Joining the March 8th Feminist Protest in Yerevan—International Women’s Day, held around the world on March 8th is heralded in Armenia by an inundation of advertisements and public events, all of whic...
- + Gndevaz Cave: Armenia’s Hidden Ice Wonders Await the Intrepid—I must doubly pay attention as I make my way along a narrow path descending into the Arpa River gorge in Armenia’s Yeghegnadzor Province. More... [...
- + Javakhk: A Non-Issue in Armenia's April Parliamentary Election—Since the ORO alliance has nothing specific to say about Javakhk, this writer can only assume that the alliance believes Javakhk and the problems face...
- + Armenian President to Discuss Karabakh Issue with Putin in Moscow—During his official visit, Sargsyan will meet with top Russian officials for high-levels talks regarding cooperation in the political, trade, humanita...
- + The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe: New Home Becomes a Reality—The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe broke ground on a new Family Life and Cultural Center in June 2016 in Bradford, Mass. on Route 125. The...
- + AUA MPH Student Sarah Ghazarian Named ?Best Student? in the Nationwide Competition—YEREVAN—The American University of Armenia (AUA) recently announced that Sarah Ghazarian, a second year student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) p...
- + Amnesty International” Activists Targeted by Azerbaijani ‘Government-Sponsored’ Cyber Attack—BAKU, Azerbaijan (Amnesty International)—Azeri human rights activists, journalists and political dissidents have been the targets of a fraudulent and ...
- + Local Talent Featured in Providence Show—By Shirley Ventrone PROVIDENCE, R.I—On March 4, the Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church, presented an engaging concert feat...
- + AYF-YOARF Eastern U.S. Releases Statement on ?The Ottoman Lieutenant?—This statement serves to inform the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) and Arme...
- + UN Report Documents Wide-Scale Human Rights Abuses in Southeast Turkey—About 2,000 People Killed, Up to Half a Million Displaced» GENEVA, Switzerland (A.W.)— About 2,000 people, including civilians, were killed in a l...
- + U.K. Faces US$ 2.07 Billion EU Fine Over Import Fraud—The British government may have to pay the European Union (EU) ?1.7 billion (US$ 2.07 billion) in lost custom duties after failing to stop Chinese imp...
- + South Korea Ousts President Over Corruption Scandal—South Korea’s Constitutional Court ruled on Friday to uphold the impeachment of president Park Geun-hye over a corruption scandal, making her the coun...
- + Domestic Violence in Armenia: Of 237 Victims, 49 Aged 18 or Under—Aghvan Hovsepyan, president of Armenia’s Investigative Committee (IC), has directed the agency to compose a data base for domestic violence cases. ...
- + ANCA Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship Program Deadline Extended to April 1—Program Director Tereza Yerimyan Shares Insights and Experiences at ARS Youth Connect WASHINGTON—University students interested in an intensive Ar...
- + Aleek Sherikian Appointed ARS, Inc. UN Coordinator—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS), Inc. announced the appointment of Miss Aleek Sherikian as coordinator of the ARS, Inc. activities at the United Nat...
- + Hollande Calls for Artsakh Peace During Sarkisian?s France Visit—PARIS, France (A.W.)— Armenian President Serge Sarkisian and his delegation concluded a two day trip to France on March 8, at the invitation of the Fr...
- + Karen Karapetyan: “Armenia interested in intensification of cooperation with Greece”—Karen Karapetyan and Nikos Kotsias exchanged views on cooperation within the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union, the furtherance of EEU-E...
- + Turning on the Water in Nerkin Karmiraghbyur; Watch Out for Azerbaijani Gunfire—The village is on the border with Azerbaijan, and the couple is in sight of Azerbaijani snipers when carrying out their work as water givers. Working...
- + Armenia Gets New Ambassador to Russia—Oleg Yesayan has been replaced as Armenia’s ambassador to Russia by Vardan Toghanyan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Catholicos of All Armenians Urges Everyone to Vote on April 2—Garegin II said the upcoming election would define the future course of development for Armenia, and called on all political parties/alliance to show...
- + ARS Central Executive Board Issues Statement on International Women?s Day— The ARS was founded in 1910 The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Central Executive Board, joins the global sisterhood of women, in celebrating this ye...
- + Clearing the Way for Economic Development: ONEArmenia?s ?Remove Landmines from Artsakh? Campaign—» The people of Artsakh Face a Constant Threat, But That Threat Isn’t Limited to the Line of Contact with Azerbaijan The Problem Artsakh (Nagor...
- + A Diasporan Minister of Diaspora: A Proposal—Special for the Armenian Weekly When the Government of Armenia decided to establish the Ministry of Diaspora in 2008, the objective was to form a pa...
- + Armenia’s April 2 Parliamentary Election: Who’s Running?—Who is running for seats in the upcoming parliamentary election scheduled for April 2 in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Karabakh Border Relatively Calm—The military situation along the Karabakh Line of Contact was relatively calm yesterday and last night, this according to the Artsakh Ministry of Defe...
- + Four Political Parties to Have Reps in All 2,009 Polling Stations—The Republican Party of Armenia, Prosperous Armenia, Heritage and Rule of Law will have representatives in all 2,009 polling stations in Armenia for t...
- + Armenia's Environment Minister: 'Solutions Must be Balanced'—“This means that all initiatives and programs must take into account the three principles of stable development; economic, social, and environmental. ...
- + Khashtarak Still Waiting for All-Armenian Fund to Renovate Cultural Center—There’s a sign in the village of Khashtarak, in Armenia’s Tavoush Province, announcing that the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is planning to renovate the...
- + Hamazkayin N.J. to Offer Six-Week Course: ‘Love in the Time of Genocide’—PARAMUS, N.J.—The Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society New Jersey chapter recently announced that it will host a six-week course entit...
- + IAEA to Help Establish Scientific Library at Yerevan Physics Institute—VIENNA, Austria—The Yerevan Physics Institute (YerPhI) Director Ashot Chilingarian on January 13 met in Vienna with International Atomic Energy Agency...
- + Tensions Grow Between Turkey and Germany as Cavusoglu Slams German Authorities in Hamburg Speech—German MFA: ‘Our Relations with Turkey are Currently Being Put to a Severe Test’ HAMBURG, Germany (A.W.)—Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Mevlut Cav...
- + Convict in Armenia Jail Says He Bribed Officials for Years to Smuggle in Medicines—A convict at Armenia’s Nubarashen Correctional Facility has testified, according to the Special Investigative Service (SIS), that over the years he ha...
- + Ukraine: Top Tax Official on Trial for Corruption—A Kiyv court began hearing motions Monday on a US$ 74 million embezzlement case involving Ukraine’s top tax official who spent the night on a stretche...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Large Caliber Sniper Rounds—The Azerbaijani military violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times yesterday and last night, firing 500 rounds of small arms and large caliber snipe...
- + Postanjyan to Form New Political Body; Short on Specifics—MP Zaruhi Postanjyan, formerly a member of the Heritage Party faction in Armenia’s parliament, told reporters today that she is forming a new politica...
- + The ARF Kicks Off 2017 Parliamentary Election Campaign—‘A New Beginning, a Just Armenia’: ‘Unlike Many Others, [the ARF is] a Party with an Ideology, a Program, a System of Values, and Experience,’ Says Ag...
- + Little Free Libraries in Armenia Launches Campaign to Expand to Regions, Artsakh—On March 6, Little Free Libraries in Armenia, an initiative started in 2015 by Laurie Alvandian and Nina Rom? Agvanian, launched a crowdfunding campai...
- + Gulbenkian Foundation Launches ‘Zarmanazan’ Western Armenian Revitalization Programs—LISBON, Portugal—The Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is launching the educational project “Zarmanazan” as part o...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 55 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 55 times yesterday and last night, firing some 1,000 rounds of small arms and two 60mm mortar rounds. Mor...
- + Artur Sargsyan Freed from Pretrial Detention—Several political parties in Armenia petitioned the Prosecutor General saying they would guarantee that Artur Sargsyan would not flee if released. M...
- + Earthquake Hits Artsakh—The epicenter was 28 kilometers north-east of the town of Karvatchar. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Prime Minister's Financial Picture Since Taking Office—Upon taking office, Karapetyan declared 32.898 million AMD in revenues. By the end of 2016, that amount increased to 36.136 million. More... [Catego...
- + Azerbajian Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire fifty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 1,100 rounds of various caliber small arms. More....
- + Armenian President Pays Official Visit to France—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan leaves for France today on an official visit and is scheduled to meet with French President Fran?ois Hollande and ot...
- + Artur Sargsyan's Health Improves; Transferred from Intensive Care to General Ward—Minutes ago, Souren Makaryan, who heads the intensive care unit at Yerevan’s Armenia Medical Center, told Hetq that Artur Sargsyan has been transferre...
- + Little Free Libraries in Armenia Launches Campaign to Expand to Regions and Artsakh—On Monday March 6, 2017, Little Free Libraries in Armenia, an initiative started in 2015 by Laurie Alvandian and Nina Rom? Agvanian, launched a crowdf...
- + "Bringer of Bread" Thanks Those Demonstrating for His Release from Pretrail Detention—Gyurjyan says Sargsyan wants to publicly thank all those who have demonstrated calling for his release form pretrial detention. More... [Category: P...
- + Artsakh Forces Down Azerbaijani Drone—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W)—The Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) Defense Ministry announced on March 4, that Artsakh Air Defense Forces had downed an Azerbai...
- + March 8 Greeting Cards, Designed by Armenian Soldiers Wounded in War, to Go on Sale—The soldiers participating in the project joked that they never could have imagined creating cards as adults. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Diary Whodunit: Where Did Millions Worth of Missing Polish Cheese Exported to Armenia Wind Up?—This third explanation most probably refers to contraband smuggling. More... [Category: Politics]
- + My Winter Hitchhike: To Tavoush – Nerkin Karmiraghbyur Village—Passing through the town of Sevan, the weather abruptly changed for the best. I arrived at Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, a border village in Tavoush, as the s...
- + “Hayastan – My Love Story” norwegian book presented in Oslo—Swen-Erik, a Norwegian friend of Armenia, presented his Norwegian language book, a love onfession to Armenia and Armenians, to an excited audience in ...
- + Hasan Cemal Sentenced to Nearly a Year in Prison—ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)— On March 1, Turkish journalist and grandson of Cemal (Djemal) Pasha, Hasan Cemal, was convicted on charges of “insulting the pr...
- + ?mit Kurt Explores Turkey’s Laws on Armenian Genocide-Era Dispossession Cases—George Washington University Law School and the Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights (ALC) Cosponsor talk by Dr. ?mit Kurt WASHINGTON...
- + Early Campaigning Causes a Stir: Is the Republican Party of Armenia Above the Law?—Ruling RPA Jumps the Gun with Large-Scale Campaign Banners Across Yerevan; Concerned Citizens Call the Early Campaigning a Clear Violation of Campaign...
- + Ourfa – Folk Medicine—Ourfa can be regarded as one of those places from where we have inherited, from the first years of Christianity, a history of miraculous cures. More...
- + Explosive Device Detonates, Injuring Three Armenian Soldiers Working at Post—The military arm of Armenia’s Investigative Committee is looking into how three conscript soldiers were injured when an explosive device was detonated...
- + Artsakh Military Downs Azerbaijani Drone—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that its military downed an Azerbaijani ORBITER drone this afternoon flying towards the Line of Contact in the...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Denies Azerbaijani Claims of Destroyed Headquarters—Azerbaijan Continues to Violate the Ceasefire STEPANAKERT, Artsakh »(A.W.)— The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry’s reports that the Azerbaijani Armed Fo...
- + Armenian Community of France to Protest Aliyev’s Visit—PARIS, France (A.W.)— The Armenian community of France will be protesting Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s Paris visit on March 14, according to C...
- + Visits to ATP’s Village Tree Nursery Promise to Inspire—YEREVAN—A visit to Armenia Tree Project’s (ATP) nursery in Karin Village is still one of Armenia’s best-kept tourist secrets. The organization has ope...
- + Armenian Films Showcased at SR Socially Relevant (™) Film Festival New York—“Today, however, Dikranagerd is not the same place. It is now dangerous and threatened by terrorist groups,” said Avakian. “It is a sad yet fortunate ...
- + Over 2.5 Million Eligible to Vote in April 2 Parliamentary Election—Many would argue that this number exceeds the number of people permanently residing in the country. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan: Police Give Protesters 15 Minutes to Leave Liberty Square—36 individuals spent last night at Liberty Square and were visited by the actor Hrant Tokhmatyan who brought them warm clothing. More... [Category:...
- + Armenian MP Laments: "There is no parliament in the world like ours"—Noting that the parliament passed 46 bills in the span of 72 hours, Manukyan joked that the country’s legislators must be so intelligent, literate and...
- + U.S.: 16 Indicted in Alleged US$ 60 Million Fraud in Texas Hospice—A U.S. court charged the owner of a Texas hospice and 15 of his aides for billing government health funds more than US$ 60 million for services they e...
- + History Museum of Armenia Doesn’t Want to Return Some Monuments to Their Original Sites—Some of the 51 cultural and historical objects amassed four years ago by the History of Armenia and displayed at an exhibition “The Time to Collect St...
- + ONEArmenia Launches “Mine Free Lachin” Campaign to Spur Economic Development in Artsakh—The people of Artsakh face a constant threat, but that threat isn’t limited to the Line of Contact with Azerbaijan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Cerasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 100 times yesterday and last night, firing 1,200 rounds of small arms, as well as TR-107mm artillery and 60...
- + Interpol's Main Office Voids Baku Call to Launch Manhunt Against Archeologists in Artsakh—Azerbaijan’s Interpol yesterday circulated a statement addressed to the Interpol services of all nations calling for a manhunt against a group of arch...
- + Sit-Down Strikers in Support of Artur Sargsyan Accuse Cops of Harassment and Threats—Organizers of a sit-down demonstration in Yerevan’s Liberty Square calling for the release of Artur Sargsyan from pretrial detention say the police ha...
- + Armenia to Spend $308,200 for Ten New Ambulances—The government, in its decision, says that medical organizations have gone without new ambulances for too long. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artur Sargsyan (Bringer of Bread) Refuses Transfer to Civilian Hospital—Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Aram Tatoyan told reporters in Yerevan today that Artur Sargsyan, the man who ferried food to members of the armed Sas...
- + Armenia to Open Consulate in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan—The Armenian government notes that relations between Armenia and Iraq have grown over the past five to six years, pointing to the reopening of Iraq’s ...
- + Artsakh Rejects Azerbaijani Claims that It Halted Armenian Incursion—The Artsakh Defense Ministry Press Service today rejected claims by Azerbaijan that its forces had destroyed an Artsakh military headquarters near Mar...
- + 96 MPs Absent; Armenia's Parliament Session Postponed—Given that no quorum existed, the session was postponed until 3p.m. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Masquerade Ballet to Premier in Yerevan Despite Shoestring Budget; Where are Armenia’s Wealthy Arts Sponsors?—Galstyan said that 35 million AMD (US$72,000) was spent on producing Masquerade. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Pays Respects to Victims of 1988 Sumgait Pogroms—Below are photos, taken by Armen Yeramishyan in the Artsakh capital of Stepanakert, of memorial services for those Armenians killed in the February 27...
- + U.S. Fines California Bank for Allowing Money Laundering—A California bank must pay a US$ seven million fine for "willful violations" of several anti-money laundering rules, the U.S. government age...
- + International Investigative Journalists Spearhead Global Push for Politicians to DiscloseTheir Taxes—An international network of leading investigative journalists is today contacting 7,000 politicians in 20 countries to request they publish details of...
- + Armenian President Addresses Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Brussels; Explains Why Armenia Pulled Out of EU Agreement—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan started the second day of his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium by visiting the Carnegie Endowment for Interna...
- + Film: A Half Step Below the Heavens—This Hetq film is about residents of the Lori village of Shnogh who take their flocks to the mountain pastures during the summer. More... [Category:...
- + Azerbaijani Artillery Fire Reported in Martouni Region of Artsakh—Azerbaijan fired D-44 field artillery shells, five TR-107mm artillery rounds, and a SPIKE anti-tank missile in the direction of Martouni in the southe...
- + Armenia's Parliament Ratifies 44 Million Euro Highway Improvment Loan Project—By a vote of 62 to 18, Armenia’s National Assembly today ratified a 44 million Euro loan project with the Asian Development Bank that will improve and...
- + OSCE Mission Conducts Karabakh LoC Monitoring—On March 1, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned mon...
- + Armenia’s Akhtala Region: Barbecuing Near Tailings Dams—Once the weather warms up, residents of the town of Akhtala and environs in Armenia will flock to picnic areas for the traditional barbeque. More......
- + Artur Sargsyan, 20 Days Into Hunger Strike, Is Bedridden—Artur Sargsyan, the man who ferried food to members of the armed Sasna Dzrer group holed up in a Yerevan police station after having seized it last Ju...
- + Protests Against Azerbaijani Aggression Take Place in New York and Washington—Sumgait-Kirovabad-Baku Massacres Commemorated as Aliyev Launches Latest Attacks on Artsakh NEW YORK/WASHINGTON—Armenian Americans protested escalati...
- + Vardanyan Criticizes Republican Party Candidate for Beating an ARF Supporter »—YEREVAN (A.W.)— Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Parliamentary Faction secretary Aghvan Vardanyan has sharply criticized Member of Armenia’s Pa...
- + Azerbaijan Confirms Soldier Deaths, Retrieves Bodies from Neutral Zone—STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—On Feb. 27, the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) and Azerbaijani Defense Ministries both confirmed that Azerbaijani forces had r...
- + Armenian President Discusses Greater Cooperation with President of European People's Party—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today discussed steps being taken in Armenia to spur democratic reforms with European People’s Party (EPP) President...
- + Spain: Ex-IMF Chief Sentenced to Jail for Embezzlement—Spain's National Court sentenced on Thursday former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato to four and a half years in prison for misusing company credit cards from t...
- + Switzerland: Printing Firm to Pay US$ 34.8 Million Corruption Fine—The Swiss branch of German printing press manufacturer Koenig & Bauer has agreed to pay a fine of 35 million Swiss francs (US$ 34.74 million) to e...
- + India: Man Who Promised US$ 4 Smart Phones Arrested For Fraud—The founder of an Indian tech firm who last year made headlines promising smart phones for less than four U.S. dollars was arrested on suspicion of fr...
- + Armenia, EU Reach New Framework Agreement—According to a statement released by Sargsyan’s press office, the Armenian president and Tusk had a private meeting before the briefing, during which ...
- + Yerevan: Demonstrators March Demanding Release of Artur Sargsyan from Pretrial Detention—A protest march took place in Yerevan last night calling for the release of Artur Sargsyan from pretrial detention. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Swiss Ambassador to Armenia Reaffirms that Armenian Law Enforcement Botched Request for Legal Aid in Mihran Poghosyan Investigation—Switzerland’s Ambassador to Armenia Lukas Gasser has replied to a Hetq inquiry requesting clarification as to why the Swiss Federal Department of Just...
- + Government Seeks Parliamentary Approval of 44 Million Euro Loan to Improve Vanadzor-Bagratashen Highway—Armenia’s First Deputy Minister of Transport, Communications and IT Artur Arakelyan went before the parliament today to get approval for a 44 million ...
- + Armenia’s Prime Minister Calls on Diaspora to Help Build a Better Armenia for All—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan has issued the following appeal to Armenians overseas “take part in building the future of our homeland. Mo...
- + Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Release Statement on Karabakh Ceasefire Breach—According to reports from the Ministries of Defense of Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as other sources, in the early morning of February 25 there w...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 85 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 85 times yesterday and last night, firing some 1,150 rounds, including 60 and 82mm mortars, this according ...
- + Artsakh Blames Baku for Breaching Agreement to Remove Dead Azerbaijani Soldiers from Battlefield—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense has issued a statement claiming that the bodies of Azerbaijani soldiers killed during the fighting on February 25 alon...
- + Levon Youlyan Nominated to Head Armenia's Control Chamber—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has nominated Levon Youlyan to replace outgoing Control Chamber President Ishkhan Zakaryan. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Civil Society Organizations in Armenia Call for Greater Political Participation of Diaspora—With this open letter we, a group of civil society and human rights organizations from Armenia appeal to the Diaspora Armenians – individuals, organiz...
- + Petition Circulating in Armenia's Parliament to Release Artur Sargsyan from Pretrial Detention—A signature drive is being circulated in Armenia’s parliament to have Artur Sargsyan, the man who ferried food to members of the armed Sasna Dzrer gro...
- + Armenia's Foreign Ministry Urges Minsk Group to Make Baku Adhere to Karabakh Ceasefire—In defiance to the calls of the international community, the demands of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries to strictly adhere to the 1994-1995 ce...
- + Yerevan Court Refuses to Release Artur Sargsyan from Pretrial Detention Despite Deteriorating Health—Sargsyan, arrested on February 9, allegedly for not showing up after being summoned to a case hearing, has been on hunger strike for the past two week...
- + Azerbaijan Intensifies Shelling of Artsakh—Azerbaijan’s military fired howitzer and artillery shells across the Line of Contact into Artsakh yesterday and last night according to a statement re...
- + Armenian President to Brussels for Meetings with EU Officials—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan flies to Belgium on February 26 for a two-day working visit, during which he will meet with leaders of various Europ...
- + Etchmiadzin Gives Green Light for Election of New Patriarch of Constantinople—A statement released by Etchmiadzin says that within ten days of the election for locum tenens, elections for a local initiative body will be conducte...
- + Artsakh Army Halts Azerbaijani Incursion Attempts; At Least Two Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed—The ministry reports that Azerbaijani forces first demined the areas in the northern (Martouni) and eastern (Akna) regions before attempting to infilt...
- + Armenia to Stop Cigarette Rations to Contractual Soldiers; Will be Given Money Instead—The Armenian government today approved a draft decree proposed by Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan whereby cigarettes and matches will not be included ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Flies to Tiflis for Talks on Greater Bilateral Cooperation—Karapetyan told his Georgian counterpart that bilateral relations between the two countries had “entered a new phase of cooperation” based on growing...
- + Hungary: MP Failed to Declare Nearly €5 Million—S?ndor Farkas, a member of the Hungarian parliament from the governing Fidesz party, omitted €4.8 million of state subsidies from his wealth declarati...
- + Political Expediency: Unnamed Investigator in Armenia’s Special Investigative Service Squashes Investigation into Mihran Poghosyan’s Offshore Businesses—It was part of the international Panama Papers expose; an investigation encompassing hundreds of reporters and scores of news sites delving into the u...
- + Serj Tankian Appeals for Election Monitors in Armenia—In his Facebook page Tankian writes: More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Nalbandian Starts Official Visit to Russia—On February 22, by laying a wreath at the Eternal Flame of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and paying tribute to the victims of the Great Patriotic Wa...
- + Raising Eight Kids in an Armenian Village: Flour on Credit and Wearing Shoes in Turn—Seven-year-old Narineh uses a hammer to pulverize dried animal dung placed in a bin by the stove. It’s how the family heats their house. More... [Ca...
- + Cyber Crime Group Targeting Russian Businesses—Slovakian software security firm ESET released a report Tuesday warning that a cyber crime group, RTM, is targeting businesses in Russia and neighbori...
- + Artsakh Defensive Fire Kills Azerbaijani Soldier—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that due to steps taken by the Artsakh Defense Army to suppress intensified Azerbaijani rocket and artillery f...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies in "Unspecified" Circumstances—The Artsakh defense ministry reports that contract soldier Gor Khoudinyan (born 1991) died earlier today from a gunshot wound while serving at a north...
- + Man Arrested for Ramming His Car into Defense Ministry Facility in Yerevan—Armenia’s Investigative Committee says that a checkpoint guard fired eight rounds form his sidearm pistol at the approaching car. More... [Category:...
- + Armenian Minister Says Economy is on the Right Track—Armenia’s Minister of Economic Development and Investment Souren Karanian was all smiles today telling reporters after a government cabinet session th...
- + $10,300 to Remove Telephone Cables at Chinese School Site in Yerevan—The cables were discovered on an 1,000 meter piece of land recently added to the 15,000 square meters already allotted for the new school. More... [...
- + India's Freight Forwarders Express Interest in Armenia as Transit Route—At a meeting today in Yerevan, Mr. Shankar Shinde, Vice Chairman of the Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India (FFFAI), told Armenian ...
- + HAK's Aram Manoukyan: Describes Fellow MPs as Grasshoppers Jumping to and Fro for a Parliament Seat—Arguing that most MPs lack any principles other than spending large amounts of taxpayer money, Manoukyan lambasted many of his colleagues for doing no...
- + 3D Reproduction of Medieval Ani—The team is attempting to create an interactive reproduction of Ani allowing visitors to enter the city from within. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Croatia Sells Record Number of Arms to Saudi Arabia in 2016—Zagreb sold a record amount of aging weapons and ammunition to Saudi Arabia in 2016, ignoring evidence the arms are regularly being diverted to Syria....
- + Ukraine: Prostitution Ring Uncovered—Ukranian authorities arrested two female ringleaders of a sex trafficking network that was sending young women to Turkey. More... [Category: Politic...
- + China: Top Party Official Jailed for Corruption—A Chinese court sentenced Beijing’s former deputy Communist Party Secretary to 13 years in prison for corruption and made her pay a two million yuan (...
- + Armenian MP Sedrak Saroyan: Running in the Upcoming Parliamentary Election Makes Him “Lose Track” of His Vast Property Holdings—Top officials in Armenia sometimes forget what they disclosed in the way of assets, now going out of their way to claim that they do not own this or t...
- + World Bank Project to Rehab 17 High Schools in Armenia In Financial Trouble: Budget Doubles Due to “Unforeseen” Cost Overruns—A US$30 million World Bank financing project launched in 2014 to rehabilitate 17 high schools in Armenia by 2019 has been halted mid-stream due to lac...
- + Artsakh Referendum: Voter Turnout 76% as of 8p.m.—According to Y. Arzoumanyan, 79 380 citizens or 75.91% out of 104 566 - the total number of eligible voters - have participated as of 8 p.m. More......
- + Armen Martirosyan: Postanjyan Could Have Headed ORO Alliance Ticket—Martirosyan shrugged off news that MP Zaruhie Postanjyan has left the Heritage Party, arguing that it had veered away from its former principles. Mo...
- + Hetq Article Spurs Armavir Governor to Look Into Cancellation of Taxes by Metzamor Town Council—It was Metzamor Mayor Grigoryan who petitioned the council to annul the back taxes (property, land and car registration) owned by the five residents. ...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 55 times yesterday and last night, firing over 550 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to ...
- + Opinion: Tracing the Overrated Standards of International Banks (IFC, EBRD)—When the boycott of Ameriabank started because of the contract signed between the bank and Lydian Armenia for providing the latter with a loan of 24 m...
- + Postanjyan Quits Heritage Party; Cites Betrayal of Principles—In a Facebook post made today, Postanjyan says the current party has all but turned its back on the principles and policies it adhered to in the past,...
- + Voter turnout of the Referendum of the Constitution draft of the Republic of Artsakh as of 2 p.m.—Information about voter turnout of the Referendum of the Constitution draft of the Republic of Artsakh of February 20 was published by the Deputy Chai...
- + Odzoun Buries 19-Year-Old Soldier; Mother Doesn’t Believe the ‘Accidental Death’ Explantion of Incident—Today, residents of the village of Odzoun buried Lernik Osyan, one of their own, More... [Category: Politics]
- + Delegation of U.S. Referendum Observers Arrives in Artsakh—Yesterday, Artsakh Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan received a U.S. delegation of observers who will participate in the monitoring of the country’s con...
- + Oskanian's Campaign Pledge: "Wages will double, and pensions will increase"—At a Yerevan press conference today, former foreign minister Vardan Oskanian of the ORO alliance (Ohanian, Raffi, Oskanian), pledged to do away with s...
- + Tsarukyan Alliance Declares First Act in Office Will be to Remove Speed Cameras and Paid Street Parking—The Tsarukyan election alliance, named after the business tycoon Gagik Tsaukyan, has published a list of fifteen steps it will implement if it wins th...
- + Armenia: Businesses Are Subsidizing the State Budget: Tax Credits Exceeded 260 Billion Drams by the End of 2015—The numbers above show that more than half of the tax revenue in the budget is still contributed by large businesses. However, the contribution of SME...
- + Son of Vardan Oskanian, Armenia's Former Foreign Minister, Arrested on Kidnapping Charge—Ara Oskanian, son of Armenia’s foreign minister Vardan Oskanian, was arrested yesterday on charges of kidnapping a man called N. Berberyan who owed hi...
- + Human Rights Defender Complains About Police Investigation Into Shooting Incident—Armineh Arakelyan, a human rights defender in Armenia who was fired upon on February 15 while returning to her home in the town of Ashtarak, complains...
- + Armenia's Renaissance Party to Field 300 Candidates in Parliamentary Election—164 candidates will contest single seat mandates, and 136 will run on a proportional basis. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Former Defense Minister Heads "Ohanian-Raffi-Oskanian" Parliamentary Election Ticket—Topping the list is former defense minister Seyran Ohanian, followed by Armen Martirosyan (Heritage Party) and former foreign minister Vardan Oskania...
- + Judge Postpones Trial Seeking to Stop Amulsar Gold Mine in Armenia—The plaintiffs, environmentalisst and residents of Gndevaz, are seeking to overturn the analyses of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and ...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia and Azerbaijan Meet in Munich—The foreign ambassadors of Armenia and Azerbaijan met yesterday in Munich and discussed possible upcoming meetings between the two and a visit by the...
- + Armenian Customs Inspectors Seize 40 Kilograms of Medicine at Border—Armenia’s State Revenue Committee reports that customs inspectors seized some 40 kilograms of various medicines hidden in a passenger bus traveling f...
- + OSCE Minsk Group: 'Karabakh Constitutional Referendum Will Not Affect Conflict Settlement'—The Co-Chairs stressed to the Ministers the need to demonstrate greater flexibility and to resume comprehensive negotiations on reaching a lasting se...
- + Seyran Ohanian: 'Security is Top Issue Facing Armenia'—Citing security as the first issue facing Armenia, former defense minister Seyran Ohanian, heading the Ohanian-Raffi-Oskanian alliance ticket in the ...
- + Artsakh Foreign Minister: 'Given Azerbaijan's continued belligerency, I feel it’s senseless to talk of mutual concessions'—Diplomacy isn’t a sports game, where victory and defeat are so clearly defined. Today’s short-term victories in diplomacy may later turn into resoundi...
- + Saudi Sheikh Revives Plan to Build Water Bottling Plant in Armenia: Construction Advances Despite Lack of Water Usage Permit—Sheikh Muhammed Musallami, from Saudi Arabia, has decided to go ahead with plans to build a water bottling plant in Artavaz, a village in Armenia’s in...
- + May 14 - Yerevan Municipal Council Election—The next election for Yerevan’s Council of Elders (municipal council) will be held on May 14. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Shots Fired at Human Rights Activist Returning Home in Ashtarak—Armineh Arakelian, a founder of the Human Rights and Democracy Institute NGO, says that shots rang out yesterday as she entered the yard to house in t...
- + Armenia to Spend $10,280 to Mark 25th Anniversary of U.N. Membership in New York—Armenia’s government plans to allocate 5 million AMD (US$10,280) to organize an event in New York on March 16 celebrating the 25th anniversary of Arme...
- + Armenian Law Enforcement Drops Investigation of $11 Million Los Angeles Home Purchased by Sons of Former Finance Minister; Hetq Denied Copies of Decision—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) has decided to drop a criminal investigation into the purchase a private house in Los Angeles for $11 millio...
- + Levon Ter Petrosyan Tops ANC Ballot for Parliamentary Election in Armenia—Levon Ter-Petrosyan tops the list of twenty, followed by Stepan Demirchian in second place and Levon Zurabyan in third place. More... [Category: P...
- + On the Possible Closure of the OSCE Office in Yerevan—Considering the importance of the work that the OSCE Office in Yerevan does, we want to emphasize that its closure will hinder the process of building...
- + ANCA and Senator Menendez Discuss Benefits of a U.S.-Armenia Double Tax Treaty—Bilateral Economic Accord Key to Growing Trade and Investment WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman Raffi Hamparian re...
- + ARS of Eastern USA Now Accepting Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Applications—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern United States is now accepting applications to its annual Undergraduate and Graduate Lazarian Scholarship...
- + Chairman of the Religious Council of Istanbul Patriarchate Resigns, Blames Archbishop Ateshian—ISTANBUL, Turkey (AGOS)—Bishop Sahak Mashalian, the Chairman of the Religious Council of the Armenian Patriarchate in Istanbul, announced his resignat...
- + Deputy Head of Iran's Anti-Drug Smuggling Department in Armenia for Talks—Mirza, and his delegation discussed ways that the two countries could cooperate regarding drug smuggling taking place across the border of the two cou...
- + Armenia’s Kapan Airport: Challenging Topography and Local Politics Work Against Its Reopening—Daily flights in and out of Kapan soon increased to 10-12. On days featuring football matches in Yerevan, some 16 flights took off. Ten s of thousands...
- + Armenia Denied 41 Asylum Status in 2016—Iraq led the list with 16 refusals, followed by Iran with 13. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Prison Denies Access to Jirayr Sefilian's Lawyer—The correctional facility housing Jirayr Sefilian, who was arrested last June on illegal arms trafficking and weapons charges, yesterday denied his la...
- + ALMA and AIWA to Celebrate Women?s History Month on March 4—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America (ALMA) and the Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA) are collaborating in March to celebra...
- + Rustamyan: ARF to Take Part in Parliamentary Elections with Own List—The leader of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s (ARF) Parliamentary faction and head of the party’s political affairs Armen Rustamyan told repor...
- + Armenian Caucus Urges President Trump to Properly Commemorate the Armenian Genocide—ANCA Organizing Grassroots Advocacy Supporting Bipartisan Appeal: anca.org/genocide WASHINGTON—The leadership of the Congressional Armenian Caucus ...
- + Armenia: Oskanian, Hovannisian, Ohanyan Announce Election Alliance—In the run-up to the April 2 parliamentary election in Armenia, Union Party head Vardan Oskanian, Heritage Party leader Raffi Hovannisian, and former ...
- + Kazakhstan: Former Economic Minister Accused of Embezzling Millions Out of Construction Project—Kazakhstan’s anti-corruption bureau accused on Monday a former economic minister of stealing millions through the construction of a factory, the agenc...
- + Beach Day in England: Beachgoers Find Colorful Gym Bags With Cocaine Worth US$ 50 Million—Authorities said Friday that about 350 kilograms of cocaine worth ?50 million (US$ 62.6 million) had washed up on two beaches in eastern England. Mo...
- + Hackers Infiltrate Computer System of Bank in Armenia; Steal $273,000—According to Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) there’s a professional group of swindlers working in post-Soviet nations using malicious emails...
- + Armenia's International Reserves Drop by 6%—Armenia’s international reserves stood at US$2.067 billion at the end of January 2017, a drop of $133 (6%) million from the previous month. More... ...
- + Man Arrested After Approaching Goris Police Building with a Grenade—A resident of Goris, arrested on February 10 for approaching the own’s administrative police station while carrying a military fragment grenade, has b...
- + Blast Kills Two in Kotayk Village Grocery—An explosion in a grocery store in the Kotayk village of Lernanist today killed two and injured two others, according to Armenia’s Ministry of Emergen...
- + Yerevan Celebrates St. Sargis the Warrior: Now a Holiday for Lovers—A non-Armenian military general’s feast day now serves as the Armenian substitute for St. Valentine’s Day. The two saints, however, seem to have nothi...
- + Brother of Man Arrested for Taking Food to Sasna Dzrer Armed Group Goes Missing—Arsen Sargsyan, the brother of Artur Sargsyan, who was arrested last August for taking food to members of the armed Sasna Dzrer group holed up in a Ye...
- + Azerbaijani Firing Intensifies Along Karabakh Line of Contact—The ministry says that Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire eighty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 950 rounds of small arms, 60 ...
- + U.S. Embassy Highlights Power of Filmmaking with “Mosaic of Human Stories” American Film Showcase—Highlighting the transformative power of movies and filmmaking, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan opened its “Mosaic of Human Stories” American Film Showcas...
- + Talysh Activist Mirzoev Flees Azerbaijan for Armenia; Requests Temporary Asylum—Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the government of Armenia has reacted positively to a request from Shahin Mirzoev, a member of Talys...
- + Panel Discussion on Artsakh to Take Place at MIT on March 9—NKR Ombudsman, Armenia’s First Ambassador to U.S to Take Part in Panel CAMBRIDGE, Mass.— The National Association for Armenian Studies and Res...
- + 2017 Camp Javakhk Counselor Applications Now Available—Apply to Camp Javakhk 2017 Today WATERTOWN, Mass.— The counselor application for the 2017 Camp Javakhk organized by the Armenian Relief Society (ARS...
- + Students Stage Silent Protests Against Genocide Denial Across U.S. and Canada—LOS ANGELES, Calif. (A.W.)—Armenian students across the United States and Canada participated in the annual “Stain of Denial” silent protests on Feb. ...
- + Artur Sargsyan Declares Hunger Strike After Arrest—Artur Sargsyan, arrested yesterday for not showing up after being summoned to a case hearing, has gone on hunger strike at the Convicts’ Hospital. M...
- + Panama Papers: Owners of Mossack Fonseca Arrested—The owners of Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the center of the Panama Papers scandal, were arrested Thursday for their alleged connection to the Bra...
- + Custom and Tax Burdens Force Many Syrian-Armenian Entrepreneurs to Forego Setting Up Shop in Armenia—A group of Syrian-Armenians, who have relocated to Armenia and want to transfer their businesses to Armenia, met today with Armenian Prime Minister Ka...
- + Peruvian Judge Orders the Arrest of Former President Alejandro Toledo—A judge has ordered the arrest of Peru’s former president Alejandro Toledo for allegedly taking US$ 20 million in bribes from Brazilian construction g...
- + Tunisia: 10 More Years for Ex-President Already Sentenced to Life in Prison—Former Tunisian president Zine el Abidine Ben Ali and his wife—both several times convicted in absence—have been handed fresh prison sentences for cor...
- + Armenian Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Discuss Anti-Corruption Campaign—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills discussed possible ways to fight corruption in Armenia during a ...
- + Speaking with Heroes: An Exclusive Interview with Artsakh Servicemen—The Armenian Weekly’s Ani Avetyan Speaks to NKR Servicemen Who Captured an Azerbaijani Solider Last Week Senior Lieutenant Hovhannes Arakelyan has ...
- + The 27th Homenetmen Eastern U.S. Navasartian Games to be Held in Providence—The Homenetmen of Providence, R.I. will host the 27th Annual Homenetmen Eastern United States Navasartian Games on Fourth of July weekend (July 1-4). ...
- + Op-Ed: Let Us Be That Generation—Special for the Armenian Weekly 2016 ended with a historic United States election. The Republican Party had the carpet pulled out from under them b...
- + Armenia's Special Investigative Service "Detains" Man who Took Food to Sasna Dzrer Group—Artur Sargsyan, who was arrested last August and released in December for taking food to members of the armed Sasna Dzrer group holed up in a Yerevan ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire; Fires Rocket and Grenade Launchers—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire seventy times yesterday and last night, firing over 1,000 rounds, including...
- + Armenian Temporarily Bans Fowl from Poland—Armenia’s Ministry of Agriculture has temporarily blocked all imports of live fowl and fowl products from Poland in a move to avert the spread of avia...
- + Armenia's Rule of Law Party to Merge with Armenian Renaissance—Armenia’s Orintats Yerkir (Rule of Law) party has announced that it will cease operations and will merge with the Haykakan Veratznound (Armenian Renai...
- + Turkish Court Sentences 3 Armenia Citizens to Life for February 2016 Murder of Elderly Istanbul Armenian—After beating the couple, the robbers fled with a large amount of cash and jewelry. The couple were left hogtied in their apartment. More... [Catego...
- + ANCA, U.S. Ambassador Mills Exchange Views About Bilateral Economic Relations—WASHINGTON—In an example of the State Department’s expanding digital diplomacy and diasporan engagement, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills took...
- + NKR Serviceman Killed, Another Wounded by Azerbaijani Fire—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Gegham Manukyan (b. 1979) was killed by Azerbaijani fire at around 11 a.m. on Feb. 8, in the eastern direc...
- + Lapshin’s Extradition to Baku Widely Criticized—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)— Russian-Israeli blogger Alexander Lapshin’s extradition to Baku on Feb. 7 has been widely criticized in Nagorno-Karabagh (NKR...
- + Georgia May Help to Create Channels of Communication Between Armenians and Azerbaijanis—There is a big mistrust between the Armenian and Azerbaijani sides. This mistrust can only be overcome, I think, by giving each other the benefit of d...
- + Opposition MP Zurabyan Grills Government: 'Why is the regime grooming Mihran Poghosyan to run in April election?'—Zurabyan reminded those present that years ago, Poghosyan purchased Chinese cars for the Compulsory Enforcement Service (CES) via a company he owned. ...
- + UK: US$200 Million Down the Drain in Broadband-Sewer Scam; Four Convicted—UK authorities convicted Tuesday four men on fraud and bribery charges for a ?160 million (US$ 200.18 million) scheme that tricked banks into investin...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Warns Against Using Administrative Resources for Election Campaigning—Reports circulating in the press that various government departments and provincial authorities have been using their administrative resources to prom...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Attends Ceremony Marking 38th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution in Iran—According to the government’s website, Karapetyan congratulated Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia Seyed Kazem Sajadi and the people of Iran on the occasion...
- + Head of Armenia's Control Chamber Resigns; Will Join Gagik Tsarukyan's Party—Zakaryan, who’s headed the Control Chamber for the past ten years, released a statement saying that is his moral and political obligation to stand bes...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Seeks Greater Economic Engagement of Diaspora—Seeking to get the Armenian diaspora more involved in the economic development of Armenia, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today instructed diaspora m...
- + Armenian Exports Up 20% in 2016; Trade Deficit Remains—Armenia exported US$1.783 billion worth of goods and services in 2016, up 20% over the previous year. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia to Spend $604,000 to Ensure Election Transparency—Armenia will spend 293 million AMD (US$602,000) on equipment, technologies and other costs associated with the parliamentary election scheduled for Ap...
- + EBRD Director: “Breaking existing monopolies is the first step to resolving corruption problems in Armenia”—Armenia is one of the countries where the EBRD's Local Currency and Capital Markets Development (LC2) Initiative has delivered its best and most visib...
- + Heartstrings: Embracing Armenian Needlelace, Embroidery, and Rugs at the Lynn Museum—LYNN, Mass.—”Heartstrings: Embracing Armenian Needlelace, Embroidery, and Rugs,” will feature intricate needlework inspired by the stories...
- + Mouradian to Present Lecture on Armenian Communities of China at Columbia—NEW YORK—Nikit and Eleanora Ordjanian Visiting Professor at Columbia University and former Armenian Weekly editor Dr. Khatchig Mouradian will be prese...
- + Breaking: Lapshin Extradited, Detained in Baku—BAKU, Azerbaijan (A.W.)—Images of Russian-Israeli blogger Alexander Lapshin being detained in Baku were released by the Interfax news agency just hour...
- + Armenia 2010-2016: More Children Adopted by Foreign Nationals Than by Locals—In comparison, of the 332 children adopted by foreign nationals during the same period, 60% had medical issues and 36% were classified as having disab...
- + Demonstrators Outside Istanbul Court Demand Justice for Hrant Dink—Members of the “Friends of Hrant” movement demonstrated outside an Istanbul court today for the eleventh trial session delving into the 2007 murder of...
- + Solider Was Bullied Into Committing Suicide, Says Armenia's Investigative Committee—The General Military Prosecutor’s Department of Armenia’s Investigative Committee today announced that it had gathered sufficient evidence to charge a...
- + European Asylum: 90% of Armenia's Citizens Filing Requests Have Been Rejected—Yearly, on average, 315 citizens of Armenia are forced to make the same trip back to Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Finance Minister Seeks Greater Economic Ties with China—In an apparent attempt to woo Chinese investment, Aramyan described Armenia as a country with a favorable climate for investment and business. More...
- + Armenia's Education Minister and Russian Ambassador Discuss Program to Spur Russian Language Development in Armenia—At a Yerevan meeting today with Ivan Volinkin, Russia’s Ambassador to Armenia, Armenian Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan noted that ...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Labels Baku Statement as Disinformation—The NKR Ministry of Defense has labelled a statement circulated by the Azerbaijani defense ministry, alleging that the Artsakh Defense Army launched ...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed—Gegham Manoukyan, a contract solider serving in the Artskah Defense Army, was killed earlier today by Azerbaijani fire, this according to the NKR Mini...
- + Georgia May Help to Create Channels of Communication Between Armenians and Azerbaijanis—There is a big mistrust between the Armenian and Azerbaijani sides. This mistrust can only be overcome, I think, by giving each other the benefit of d...
- + Lapshin Files Complaint to Belarusian Supreme Court—MINSK, Belarus (A.W.)— Detained Russian-Israeli blogger Alexander Lapshin has filed a complaint against the Belarusian Supreme Court. Speaking to Yere...
- + Armenia Repatriates Azerbaijani Serviceman’s Body—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armenian military have repatriated the body of a dead Azerbaijani serviceman, who was killed in late December during an infiltratio...
- + Paylan: Let’s Correct This Historic Mistake Before It’s Too Late—Armenian Member of Turkish Parliament Garo Paylan of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) recently wrote the following op-ed for Istanbul-based biweekl...
- + Unibank puts into operation Protobase Laboratories’ CRM-system for processing customers’ applications—Unibank has launched automation and centralization of the procedure of processing customers’ applications on the basis of the CRM-system. The project ...
- + Six People Charged, 1.4 Tons Seized in Australia’s Biggest Cocaine Interception—Authorities charged six people with serious drug importation offenses after intercepting a yacht off the New South Wales coast with more than 1.4 tons...
- + Armenia Hands Over Body of Dead Azerbaijani Soldier—Armenia's Ministry of Defense today returned the body of Chingiz Gurbanov, the Azerbaijani soldier killed on December 29 during a failed incursion att...
- + Tax Evasion Cases Triple in Armenia—Armenia’s State Revenue Committee (SRC) reports that it uncovered 301 cases of tax evasion and premeditated bankruptcy in 2016, up from 115 in 2015. ...
- + OSCE to Conduct Karabakh LoC Monitoring—On February 7, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a...
- + Tonoyan Appointed Armenia's Minister of Emergency Situations—Tonoyan, who replaces Armen Yeristyan, had been serving as the country’s first deputy defense minister. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Parliament to Discuss "Expediency" of Inviting Garo Paylan from Turkey—At today’s first spring parliamentary session, MP Zarouhie Postanjyan proposed that Armenia’s National Assembly invite Garo Paylan, an Armenian MP in ...
- + Armenia's Parliament Rejects Idea of Creating Ad-Hoc Committee to Review Sources of Income for Top Officials—By a vote of 56 to 39, Armenia’s National Assembly declined to debate a bill introduced by MP Nikol Pashinyan that would have created an ad-hoc commit...
- + The Aram Khachaturian International Competition is open for vocalists—The Aram Khachaturian International Competition broadens its sphere of activities: this year for the first time in its history the competition is open...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed—Gor Gareginyan, an Artsakh Defense Army soldier, was killed earlier today by Azerbaijani fire, this according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. More.....
- + Armenia: 25 Year-Old Persistent and Unfinished Struggle for Decolonization—After the collapse of Europe’s last empire—USSR and 25 years later from Armenia’s independency it’s still difficult to insist without ambiguity on the...
- + Armenia Grants Residency Status to 5,949 in 2016—The bulk of those receiving residency status were from Iran – 1,143, followed by India – 1,086, Russia – 945, Syria – 484, and U.S.A – 369. More... ...
- + President of Armenian Evangelical Community of Syria Takes Part in National Prayer Breakfast in D.C.—WASHINGTON— Reverend Haroutune George Selimian, President of the Armenian Evangelical Community of Syria, and a member of the Central Committee of Syr...
- + AYF Western U.S. Call to Action and Statement on Immigration Ban—The following is call to action and statement released by the Armenian Youth Federation – Western United States on Feb. 4.» *** On Jan. 27, ...
- + Hundreds Attend ?Celebrity Diplomacy: Redefining Armenia?s Role in the Diaspora? at USC—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Six hundred people came to the University of Southern California (USC) on Jan. 29, to hear scholars and experts talk about the cha...
- + Yezidi Village in Armenia Without Water; Russian Border Guards Deny Residents Access to Broken Pump—Boris Mourazi, who heads the Coalition, says that the soldiers have told residents of the Aragatzotn village of 18 families that they need an entry pe...
- + ‘Free Lapshin’ Protests Held in Tel Aviv, The Hague—TEL AVIV/THE HAGUE (A.W.)—On Feb. 3, protests were held outside the Embassy of Belarus in Tel Aviv, Israel and The Hague, Netherlands, demanding the r...
- + AYF Eastern U.S. Issues Statement on Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Newly elected United States President Donald Trump has recently issued an Executive Order to temporarily prevent immigrants and refug...
- + Belarusian President Lukashenko Demands Lapshin’s Extradition to Azerbaijan—MINSK, Belarus (RFE/RL)—Ignoring warnings from Russia and Armenia, on Feb. 3, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told law-enforcement authoriti...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Discusses EU Relations with European Commission Director General for Enlargement—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian, during a meeting today in Yerevan, told visiting European Commission Director General for Enla...
- + Garo Paylan: “An unprecedented punishment was imposed on me because I uttered the word “genocide”—My purpose was to take the deputies back to the days when the constitution was discussed in the Ottoman period. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Ambassador Meets Armenian Finance Minister: Reforms Must Continue—Meeting today with Armenia’s Minister of Finance Vardan Aramyan, U. S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills said that the embassy valued its longstandi...
- + Yerevan Court Sentences Sari Tagh Protesters to Three Years for Using Violence Against Police—A Yerevan court today sentenced three individuals to three years’ imprisonment for using violence against police on July 20, 2016 during a public prot...
- + Armenia: College Students Who Fought in April 2016 Karabakh War Get 50% Tuition Cut—Armenia’s Ministry of Education and Science reports that 475 college and university students, who participated in fighting along the Karabakh border o...
- + Azerbaijan Employs Istiglal Sniper Rifle on Karabakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire thirty times yesterday and last night, firing 440 rounds of various small arms across the border, this acco...
- + Nerses Poghosyan, Implicated in Sefilyan Weapons Case, Calls Off Hunger Strike—Worsening health has forced Nerses Poghosyan, in pre-trial detention since last May on illegal weapons charges, to halt a hunger and water strike he s...
- + Russian Ombudsman, Armenian MFA Criticize Lapshin Extradition Order—MOSCOW, Russia (A.W.)— Russian Human Rights Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova issued a statement on Jan. 31 warning the authorities in Belarus against hand...
- + U.S. Ambassador Mills Assesses U.S.-Armenia Relations—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On Feb. 1, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills addressed the America Chamber of Commerce in Armenia, during which he assessed the...
- + Azerbaijani Serviceman Captured by NKR Forces as Azerbaijan Attempts to Penetrate LoC—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—An Azerbaijani serviceman was captured by Armenian forces after Azerbaijani forces»attacked the northern direction of the Nago...
- + Ambassador Richard Mills Remarks to American Chamber of Commerce of Armenia—"Dear Ministers and Deputy Ministers, dear President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia and Members of the AmCham Board of Directors,...
- + In Sicily, Anti-Mafia Skills Used in the Fight Against People Smugglers—Minutes after being saved by the crew of the rescue vessel Topaz Responder in late November, Mohamed , an asylum seeker from Cote d’Ivoire collapsed ...
- + Artsakh Army Halts Azerbaijani Incursion Attempt; One Azerbaijani Soldier Captured—The Artsakh Defense Army halted an attempted incursion by Azerbaijani military forces in the Talish region of Karabakh on January 1, this according to...
- + Government to Allocate $190,000 for 2017 "Ari Tun" Program in Armenia—Last year, 900 Armenian children from around the world visited Armenia as part of the program started in 2009. This year, some 1,000 are expected to p...
- + Armenia's New Ararat Provincial Governor: Over $2 Million in Cash Assets—Grigoryan told reporters today in Yerevan that his appointment came as a surprise and that he had been notified, by telephone, just this morning by Pr...
- + Armenians of Lebanon Celebrate 126th Anniversary of the ARF—Pakradouni: ‘“The ARF is the Backbone of the Armenian People that Keeps Us Standing. It is Our Heart, Our Mind, and Our Strong Fist’ Markarian: ‘...
- + Renewed Calls to Restore Aram Manoukian’s Historic Yerevan Home—Event Held at the Semi-Destroyed Yerevan Building on the 98th Anniversary of Manoukian’s Death YEREVAN (A.W.)—A public event was organized on...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 15 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire fifteen times yesterday and last night, firing 165 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to ...
- + Armenia's Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center Lambastes Dropping of Criminal Investigation Into Poghosyan's Offshore Interests—The Center writes: “We believe that the sponsorship, unprofessional approach and lack of follow-up by the authorities regarding similar cases in the p...
- + Adjemian to Present Talk at NAASR on Armenians in Ethiopia—Dr. Boris Adjemian, Director of the AGBU Nubarian Library in Paris, will give a talk entitled “The King and the Forty Orphans: The Invention of an Arm...
- + ANCA Statement on the White House Immigration Executive Order— The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) remains engaged and concerned regarding the developing situation surrounding the White House’...
- + ARF Eastern U.S. Issues Statement on Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees—On Jan. 27, United States President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order to indefinitely halt the resettlement of Syrian refugees and to temporarily...
- + Italy: Berlusconi to Face Judges Again; Now for Corruption—Italian ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will stand trial again after prosecutors accused him of bribing witnesses to lie about previous accusation...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 25 Times; 56 Sniper Rounds Fired—The ministry reports that the Azerbaijani military fired more than 290 rounds of various caliber small arms, including sniper rifles, across the bord...
- + Overseas Cash Transfers to Armenia Drop 6% in 2016; Many Families Feel the Pinch—Transfers started to fall in 2014 due to a faltering economy in Russia, where the bulk of those leaving Armenia for seasonal work go to. A drop in oi...
- + Digital Journalism for the Caucasus: How to Promote Your Stories on Social Media—In this intensive program, journalists from regional media in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia learn how to develop their own social media strategy an...
- + Armenia’s Special Investigative Service Refuses to Provide Copies of Decision to Drop Investigation of Mihran Poghosyan—Armenia’s Special Investigative Service (SIS) is refusing to provide Hetq a copy of its decision to drop a criminal investigation into the offshore bu...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia had a meeting with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office—Edward Nalbandian and Sebastian Kurz praised the activity of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Italy: Police Arrested 54 in Major Crackdown on Drug Trafficking Ring—Italian police arrested 54 suspects and seized assets worth €8 million from a massive drug trafficking organization related to the Calabrian ‘Ndranghe...
- + Serbia’s Deadly Mix: Football, Politics and Crime—On the night of Oct. 13, 2016, Aleksandar Stankovic’s car pulled toward an intersection in Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, sliding to a halt beside a dark...
- + Armenian PM in Moscow: ‘Homeland and Diaspora Two Parts of One Whole’—Regarding relations between Armenia and the diaspora, Karapetyan cited the repatriation of Syrian Armenians who specifically went a long way toward im...
- + Yerevan Court Sentences Three in Murder/Theft Case in Dubai—A Yerevan court today sentenced two citizens of Armenia to more than twenty years in jail after finding them guilty of murdering an Indian citizen in ...
- + Armenia Ends Probe Into Mihran Poghosyan’s Panama Papers Scandal for 'Alleged' Lack of Evidence—Armenia’s Special Investigative Service (SIS) said Wednesday it stopped investigating the offshore accounts of former Major General of Justice Mihran ...
- + Armenia's Prime Minister Hosts New Kuwaiti Ambassador: Discuss Economic Investment—At a meeting today with Naouf Al-Enezi, Kuwait’s newly appointed ambassador to Armenia, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan said his government w...
- + Armenian President Addresses RPA Council Session: “I do not welcome Tsarukyan’s return to politics”—Sargsyan suggested that those in the party who believe that their potential isn’t being effectively utilized should find another more suitable venue. ...
- + Small Village in Armenia: Turning Biological Waste into Fuel Pellets—The village of Basen, in Armenia’s Shirak province, is leading the way in terms of coming up with innovative technical solutions to reuse biological w...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Quiet—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that the Line of Contact was relatively quiet yesterday and last night with only eight registered violations of th...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Wants to Create Working Group to Tackle Border Community Issues—Karapetyan, during today’s cabinet session, floated the idea, saying, “Let’s list the issues we want to solve and draft a specific program.” More......
- + Armenia to Allocate $88,500 to Aid Armenians in Syria—Armenia plans to donate 43 million AMD (US$88,500) to the Hayastan-All Armenian Fund in order to provide charitable aid to residents suffering from th...
- + Investigative Journalism Internship—Those selected from a pool of candidates will undergo a two-week practical training session at Hetq’s Yerevan office. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Prime Minister Visits Moscow: Meets Medvedev, Seeks Russian Capital—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan touched down in Moscow yesterday on a two-day official visit to Russia at the invitation of Premier Dmitry Me...
- + Armenia's Special Investigative Service Drops Poghosyan Offshore Case Citing Lack of Incriminatory Evidence—The SIS says that its investigation into the offshore business interests of Poghosyan failed to reveal any incriminatory evidence of wrongdoing. Mor...
- + Removing the Bandage: “Vartoush, is that you? My, but you’ve aged.”—Many visiting the mobile eye hospital are the elderly suffering from cataracts. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Body of Armenian Soldier Found; Gunshot Wound to Chin—Armenia’s Investigative Committee reports that the soldier’s body had a gunshot wound in the chin. More... [Category: Politics]
- + July 16 Death of Artsakh Soldier Due to Accidental Weapon Discharge—The IC says the soldier violated the rules regarding the use of weapons when arming the rifle. Thinking there was no bullet in the chamber, he pulled ...
- + Turkey: 23 Human Trafficking Suspects Busted—Turkish police busted a human trafficking ring Friday, detaining 23 alleged traffickers suspected of smuggling migrants from Turkey to Europe, local m...
- + Poroshenko Tied to Airline that Helped Yanukoych Cronies Flee—A secretive VIP jet charter business that may have helped officials flee Ukraine as the government of Viktor Yanukovych collapsed appears closely link...
- + Armenia: Three Times More Citizens Apply for Asylum Status in Europe—Citizens of Armenia applied for asylum status from Europe than the average over the past nine years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + John Stanmeyer is to Chair the Aurora Photo Competition Jury—Aurora Humanitarian Initiative is pleased to announce the jury for the Aurora Photo Competition. The professional jury chaired by American photographe...
- + Switzerland Will Not Provide Legal Assistance in Mihran Poghosyan’s Offshore Business Case—On January 11, 2017, Armenia’s Special Investigative Service (SIS) received a notice from Switzerland’s Federal Department of Justice and Police, sayi...
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Kills Artsakh Soldier—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Artsakh Defense Army contract soldier Karen Ulubabyan was killed yesterday while on sentry duty at an eastern...
- + OSCE to Monitor Artsakh-Azerbaijan Line of Contact Tomorrow—On January 24, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a...
- + Extreme Tourism in Armenia: The Potential Exists in this Undiscovered Paradise—Looking for adventure? Then look to extreme sports.Armenia has great potential for developing the sector – its multitude of natural environments. It’s...
- + Armenia Creates Working Group to Review Complaints of Election Violations—The group, according to the prosecutor general’s office, will also take steps to raise the effectiveness of monitoring of preliminary examinations of ...
- + Resurrecting Textile and Carpetmaking in Armenia’s Shirak Province: Training Center Opens in Artik—Four months of training will afford at least 400 women of Artik and surrounding villages jobs at the factory. The first phase of training will see two...
- + Lacking a Diploma, Candidates for Armenia’s Parliament Will be Tested for Armenian Language Fluency—In Armenia, the longstanding joke is that many MPs are hard-pressed to speak literary eastern Armenian, and usually pepper their pronouncements with s...
- + Ten Years On, OSCE Media Freedom Rep Calls for Justice for Murder of Journalist Hrant Dink—Turkish authorities must intensify their efforts to find the masterminds behind the killing of prominent Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink, Dunja...
- + Rakel Dink: "Come, let us do away with the restlessness of doves in this country"—It is not only about living together, what really matters is to live happily and equally. And to live freely and with dignity… Come, let us do away wi...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Large Caliber Machine Guns Across Artsakh Border—Azerbaijani military forces violated the Karabakh cesaefire 70 times yesterday and last night, firing 1,050 rounds of small arms, including large cali...
- + Armenia: The Capitulation of Political Thought; The Election Campaign Circus Begins—In Armenia’s political circus, the role of Tsarukyan hasn’t changes all that much since 2004, when he founded the BHK. In all subsequent elections, Ts...
- + Transparency International Calls on Council of Europe to Investigate Vote Buying Allegations—Transparency International and six of its European chapters today called on the three top officials of the Council of Europe to investigate serious al...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed by Azerbaijani Forces—Azerbaijani military forces shot and killed Artsakh Defense Army soldier Andranik Mousinyan today while serving at a southern outpost, this according ...
- + Norway: American Executive Sentenced to Seven Years for Bribery—A Norwegian appeals court said Tuesday it extended the prison sentence for an American who served as chief legal adviser of fertilizer giant Yara Inte...
- + Artsakh to Hold Referendum on New Constitution—Artsakh will hold a referendum to adopt a new, modified constitution, on February 20, 2017. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia, UAE, to Launch Visa Free Travel—Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan said visa free travel would promote tourism and deeper links between the two countries. More......
- + My Winter Hitchhike: To Georgia and Back (Pt. 2)—I’ve travelled 240 kilometers. The 12th century cave monastery at Vardzia, Georgia, is a mere 16 kilometers away. More... [Category: Politics]
- + United Kingdom: Rolls-Royce Agrees to Pay US$ 800 Million Bribery Settlement—British automotive giant Rolls-Royce has agreed to pay more than US$ 800 million to settle long-time bribery and corruption allegations in the UK, US ...
- + Azerbaijan Uses Large Caliber Sniper Rifles Along Artsakh Border—Azerbaijani forces used large caliber sniper rifles yesterday and last night along the Karabakh Line of Contact, this according to the NKR Ministry of...
- + Former Prosecutor General of Armenia Appointed Presidential Advisor—Kostanyan served as prosecutor general from 2013 to 2016. Before that, he was the country’s military prosecutor. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's New Ambassador to Cuba and Costa Rica—Ayvazyan, who speaks English, Spanish and Russian, has served as the country’s ambassador to Estonia, Latvia, Denmark, Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. ...
- + Armenia's Small Hydro Plants Using Cheap Equipment, Says Official—Hayk Badalyan, who heads the ministry’s Sustainable Energy and Energy Saving Department, says that a new project designed to raise technical standards...
- + Drunk Passenger Disrupts Moscow-Yerevan Flight—An intoxicated passenger on a January 16 Russian airline’s flight from Moscow to Yerevan verbally assaulted the cabin crew for 35 minutes, threatening...
- + Escaping a Bitter Winter: Armenia’s Only Homeless Shelter Provides Refuge to 108—The body of a 38-year old man, frozen to death, was found near a cafe in Yerevan on Artsakh Avenue. It appears the man had no permanent abode, but sle...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies from Gunshot Wound; Circumstances Under Investigation—Arayik Sargsyan, a contract soldier serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, died from a gunshot wound sustained in as yet unknown circumstances at a mili...
- + New Year's Tree Scuffle; Yerevan Court Sentences Gevorg Safaryan to Two Years—At the time, Safaryan’s lawyer told Human Rights Watch that the event organizers had notified the Yerevan city authorities in advance about their plan...
- + TUMO Army: 21st Century Learning with a Buzz Cut—TUMO CEO Marie Lou Papazian and staff met with representatives of the Defense Ministry of the Republic of Armenia on January 16, 2017 to discuss detai...
- + Uzbekistan: Prosecutors Questioned Late Uzbek President’s Daughter Gulnara Karimova over Corruption Allegations—Swiss and Uzbek prosecutors questioned the eldest daughter of late Uzbek President Islam Karimov, regarding accusations of corruption involving hundre...
- + Artsakh Solider In Serious Condition After Being Shot in Head; Improper Firearms Use Cited—Artsakh Defense Army soldier Gourgen Sargsyan is reported in serious condition from a gunshot to the head in what the NKR Ministry of Defense claims t...
- + California Bar Alleges Husband and Wife Lawyers ‘Misappropriated’ $355,000 in Genocide Survivor Insurance Settlements for Personal Benefit: The Couple Denies All Allegations—Two lawyers who were intimately involved in suing insurance companies to settle policies held by Armenian Genocide survivors have denied allegations b...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Discusses Expanded Cooperation with ERBD Official—Karapetyan said the projects would be in collaboration with the private sector and that the ERBD could serve as a useful tool in this regard. More.....
- + Gagik Tsarukyan Announces His Return to Politics; Says He’ll Bear the Burden Like a Cross”—Tsarukyan said the elections will be crucial for the country and that he bear this burden like a cross, until the end. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Soldier, Wounded on December 30, Dies in Yerevan Hospital—Garik Vardanyan, a soldier severely wounded in Artsakh by Azerbaijani fire on December 30, died last night at Yerevan Central Military Hospital. Mor...
- + Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Campaign: Fighting with Paper Swords—The committee is a toothless body that doesn’t even have the resources to verify whether the financial disclosures filed by officials are accurate or ...
- + South Korea: Special Prosecutors Slap President's Confidante with Fresh Charges—Special prosecutors investigating an influence-peddling scandal that has rattled South Korean politics, filed additional charges on Monday against Cho...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Discusses Trilateral Cooperation with Iran and Turkmenistan—The meeting focused on the possibilities and prospects for the development of trilateral cooperation in the field of power engineering. More... [Cat...
- + Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group: Ceasefire Violations Unacceptable—Violations of the ceasefire are unacceptable and are contrary to the acknowledged commitments of the Parties, who bear full responsibility, not to use...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 500 Rounds Across Karabakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times yesterday and today firing some 500 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the...
- + An Iranian-Armenian Musician in Germany: “Government in Armenia must be honest with the diaspora”—Arakelian says he continues to live encumbered with the mindset of an exile, always longing for Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + US Blacklists Head of Russian Investigative Committee Under Magnitsky Act—The US government blacklisted the head of Russia’s Investigative Committee and close aide to President Vladimir Putin over alleged human rights abuses...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire fifty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 900 rounds towards Artskah Defense Army (ADA) positi...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Remains Silent - Violations of the Law Continue—Issuing directives left and right to his government underlings, Karapetyan has promised an open and transparent government to the people. More... [...
- + Lithuania: Embezzled US$ 30 Million Found on Bank Account linked to Ukrainian Kleptocrat—Some US$ 30 million believed to be tied to Pavlo Lazarenko, Ukraine’s former Prime Minister and allegedly one of the world’s most corrupt top official...
- + Nephew and Brother of Former U.N. Secretary-General Indicted on Corruption Charges—The brother and nephew of former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon were charged Tuesday with trying to bribe a Middle Eastern official into a real es...
- + 100 Churches Built in Armenia and Artsakh Since Independence; Minimum of $50 Million Spent—Our research shows that more than US$ 26 million has already been spent on church and chapel construction in Armenia and Artsakh. We must note, howeve...
- + Situation Along Karabakh Line of Contact—The NKR defense ministry reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire thirty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 400 rounds towards Art...
- + Minsk Group Co-chairs Again Incite War in Karabakh—The Co-chairs, by neglecting the causes and only looking at the effects and proposing situational solutions, are continuing their failed and dangerous...
- + Armenia's Minister of Economy Predicts "Substantial" Growth in 2017—Souren Karayan, Armenia’s Minister of Economic Development and Investments, told reporters today in Yerevan that the future growth of Armenia’s econom...
- + Spain: Police Arrest 61 Suspected Georgian Mafia Members—Police in Spain arrested 61 Georgian mafia members specializing in house burglaries, Spanish authorities announced Wednesday in a press release. Mor...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 40 Times, Says NKR Ministry—Azerbaijan, according to the NKR defense ministry, violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times yesterday and last night and fired over 700 rounds of v...
- + Armenian PM Announces Lower Medical Fees for the Poor—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, during a press conference today in Yerevan, said the government has saved almost 4 billion AMD (US$8.247 mil...
- + Meddling in Presidential Elections: Two Cases—But does the USA meddle in the presidential elections of other countries? More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ankara to Build Walls Along Border with Armenia, Writes Turkish Newspaper—The Istanbul-based news outlet Agos reports that Ercan Baysal, a correspondent for Turkey’s Star newspaper, has written that after building a wall alo...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Tells Foreign Ambassadors April Parliamentary Elections Will be the “Most Transparent” Yet—Karapetyan listed the reforms his government is undertaking to fight corruption and to foster economic development, stressing that he is open to advic...
- + Former Kazakh Economic Minister Jailed on Corruption Charges—A Kazakh court ordered the country’s former Economic Minister Kuandyk Bishimbayev be held in preventative detention following his Tuesday arrest for a...
- + Blogger Jailed in Belarus Faces Extradition to Azerbaijan—Lapshin’s detention soon after he entered Belarus stems from his inclusion in 2011 on the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry’s list of people wanted on char...
- + Diyarbakir's Sur - Spirit Under Curfew—Its inhabitants are now violent clashes between the Kurdish population and Turkish government forces. Oppressed for decades, they declared self-rule o...
- + Armenia Seeks to Produce "Halal" Food for Export to Iran—Seeking to increase food exports to Iran, Armenian Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Investments Emil Tarasyan today met in Yerevan with Aba...
- + Weightlifter, Son of Armenian Ambassador to Georgia, Hit with Doping Charge: Disqualified from London 2012 Olympics—The IOC has called on the National Olympic Committee of Armenia to ensure full implementation of its decision. More... [Category: Politics]
- + My Winter Hitchhike: To Georgia and Back (Pt 1)—Before hitting the road for a few days of winter travel, you understand that wherever you go it will be colder than you are now. You prepare yourself....
- + Peer Reviewing Our Data Stories—When considering peer review, you should think about whether your findings warrant outside opinion, or if your numbers could just use a simple double-...
- + US$ 1 Billion Broadcasting Deal Sent To Egyptian Prosecutors—Egyptian authorities accused the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of illegally awarding broadcasting rights worth US$ 1 billion to a French med...
- + Man Arrested at Yerevan Airport for Smuggling Heroin from Istanbul—A citizen of Armenia flying from Istanbul was caught carrying a “large amount of heroin and methamphetamine type substances” at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Ai...
- + Armenian Organizations and Individuals Sign Statement Against Rising Acts of Hatred—Following threats of genocide to ten mosques in five states across the U.S. in late November, Armenian Americans drafted a statement of solidarity wit...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire 40 Times—Azerbaijan’s military violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times yesterday and last night, firing 700 rounds of various caliber weapons, reports the ...
- + "To anyone who has never thought about giving a gift of life"—I miss my father's presence in my life. He appears to me randomly - when I am driving, washing the dishes, or just before I close my eyes for the nigh...
- + Armenia - One Death and 25 Injured in Holiday Traffic Accidents—Thirteen traffic accidents, resulting in one death, in Yerevan, and 25 injured, have been reported by Armenia’s police between December 31, 2016 and J...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 30 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire thirty times yesterday and last night, firing 300 small arms and sniper rounds, this according to the NKR M...
- + AraratBank and Armenian Development Bank Merge—A large shareholder of AraratBank was the Flash gasoline company owned by Barsegh Beglaryan (64%). 25% was owned by the Reconstruction and Development...
- + Egyptian Carriers Ferry Armenians to Sharm el-Sheikh for the Holidays—The Egyptian resort towns of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh have been attracting many tourists from Armenia in recent years. Peak travel times are summ...
- + Two-Year Struggle of Garni Residents in Armenia Leads to Success—The struggle of Garni residents for Azat River was one of the most important events in 2016. The two-year struggle came to a solution on May 21, 2016 ...
- + Ambassador Richard E. Hoagland to Takeover as U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE in Europe Minsk Group—Ambassador Richard E. Hoagland will assume the position of U.S. Co-Chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group...
- + Man Who Delivered Food to Sasna Dzrer Armed Group Released from Pre-Trial Detention—Artur Sargsyan, in pre-trial detention since July 31 for driving his car through a police cordon on July 26 to take food to members of the Sasna Dzrer...
- + London-Armenian Businessman: “If a tree is rotten from the roots, chop it down”—Danielian says he’s always wanted to invest in Armenia, but adds, “I don’t want to.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + Surgeon Turned Ostrich Farmer in Armenia: Small Outfits Face Ruin Due to Big Operators—More than 300 ostriches die of hunger. Tigran has no money to feed them. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Prime Minister, US Ambassador, Discuss Joint Efforts to Combat Corruption—The following is an official Armenian government press release. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Condemns Attempted Azerbaijani Military Incursion—Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the following statement regarding today’s attempted incursion by Azerbaijani forces into Tavoush provin...
- + Armenian Government Backs Program to Offer Free Arms Training; Says Citizens Must Be Able to Defend Borders—Armenia’s government has given the green light to launch free weapons’ training courses to eligible individuals. The government’s rationale is that ci...
- + Armenian President Visits Yerablour Military Pantheon—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, accompanied by Catholicos Garegin II, visited the Yerablour Military Pantheon outside Yerevan to pay their respects...
- + There is much less risk of blindness among premature newborns—Two years ago the Center of Excellence for the Prevention of Childhood Blindness (CEPCB) was established in Yerevan. Dr. Chien Wong - one of the main ...
- + Hetq Reporter Wins Oxfam Award for Internet Food Safety Reporting—Khachatryan won for her article reviewing cottage cheese sold in Armenia containing non-permissible amounts of intestinal bacteria, yeasts, molds and ...
- + Three Armenian Soldiers Killed in Firefight with Azerbaijani Unit Along Tavoush Border—Three Armenian soldiers were killed early this morning near the Tavoush province village of Chinari in a firefight to prevent an Azerbaijan military u...
- + Armenia's Prime Minister Believes Many Would Rather Receive Handouts Than Work—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, during a critique of the country’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, said that the government had create...
- + Armenian Government Pulls 11 Staff Cars from Health Ministry—At a cabinet session today, the government decided to recall the cars, valued at 48 million AMD ($99,230), as part of its campaign to decrease the num...
- + More Civil Society Reps to Sit on Armenia's Anti-Corruption Council—Armenian Minister of Justice Arpineh Hovhannisyan today announced that a greater number of civil society representatives would also be allowed to sit ...
- + Statement of the MFA of Armenia—We condemn in the strongest terms today’s diversionary incursion attempt by Azerbaijan on the state border with Armenia, which resulted in human loses...
- + Armenia's Environment Minister Vows to Shut Down Illegal Wells in Ararat Valley No Matter Who Owns Them—“It doesn’t matter who owns the wells or who is behind their operation. Two principles are important for us. The first is whether a well is legal or n...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 60 mm Mortar Shells Across Artsakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 50 times last night, firing some 900 rounds, including eleven 60mm mortars in the Martakert region, accordi...
- + Mobile Emergency Shelters Go Up in Armenia—Given the large amount of snowfall in various parts of Armenia, the Ministry of Emergency Situations has set up temporary shelters for stranded citize...
- + Armenia 2016 - 10 Domestic Violence Deaths, Says Expert—Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women coordinator Zaruhi Hovhannisyan told reporters today in Yerevan that a domestic violence hotline operating in...
- + Raising Rabbits in Armenia: Businessman Says the Government Helps by Not Interferring—Karen Khachatryan and his family have been raising rabbits in Alaverdi, a town in Armenia’s northern Lori Province, for the past eight years. More.....
- + Armenia's Minister of Culture Promises Innovative Changes for 2017—Amiryan said that a new television program will be launched at the start of 2017 with the participation of five publishers, thirty intellectuals and f...
- + 37 Syrian-Armenians Relocate to Armenia with IDeA Foundation Help—The IDeA Foundation reports that 37 Syrian-Armenians have so far relocated to Armenia under the auspices of the Assistance to Syrian-Armenians program...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijani military forces violated the Karabakh ceasefire seventy times last night, firing 850 rounds, including one 60mm mortar in the Hadrout area...
- + 100 Grams of Methamphetamine-Like Substance Seized at Yerevan Airport—Armenian law enforcement seized 100 grams of a methamphetamine-like substance from a passenger boarding a flight from Yerevan to Moscow on December 22...
- + Ostrich Business in Armenia Goes Bust: Only Love Remains for Aslan and Nona—“To be frank, raising ostriches is no longer a business for us. It’s just interesting. We keep them because it’s pleasurable. We weren’t successful br...
- + Be Warned! Armenia’s Central Bank is Photographing You and May Give the Photos to a Third Party—Samvel would like to know why the CB saw fit to give his personal data to a third party without his consent. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hetq Reporter Wins Two COAF Media Awards—Hetq reporter Naira Hayrapetyan won two media awards in a competition organized by the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF). More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bulgarian Reporter Threatened Over High-Level Corruption Coverage—Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Bulgarian authorities to protect Dimitar Stoyanov, a journalist with the Sofia-based news website Bivol, ...
- + Yerevan Exhibition: A Photographer’s Private Room—A photo exhibition organized by 4 Plus Documentary Photography Center, with support from Lusadaran Armenian Photography Foundation, opened in Yerevan ...
- + Sargsyan Meets with Russian Duma Delegation—The delegation is in Yerevan to take part in a joint session with the Armenian parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations. More... [Catego...
- + Armenia Closes 2016 with Yearly FIFA Ranking of 86—According to today’s FIFA world rankings, Armenia’s national squad has advanced one notch to 86th place with a score of 412. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Journalist threatened with murder in Russia—The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Russian authorities to ensure the safety of independent journalist Mikhail Afanasyev, editor of t...
- + Azerbaijani Forces Intensify Firing in Martouni and Akna Areas—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 65 times last night, firing 1,200 rounds of small arms and mortars, this according to the NKR Ministry of D...
- + New York Event: Referendum Rewind and The Diaspora-Armenia Reset—Nate Schenkkan, Project Director at freedom House, will be the guest speaker. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yezidi Village School: Coal Stoves are Relics of a More Prosperous Past—The school in the Yezidi-populated village of Tlik, in Armenia’s Aragatsotn Province, is a real antiquity. More... [Category: Politics]
- + President Serzh Sargsyan Welcomes Iranian Leader to Armenia—Below is the official statement issued by President Serzh Sargsyan’s office regarding the visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to Armenia. Mor...
- + USAID AND THE FUTURE OF MEDIA ASSISTANCE AND OVERSEAS DEMOCRACY FUNDING—The post-election Presidential transition in the United States has raised many questions and concerns among the international development community a...
- + Indicted Former Bosnian Minister Vanishes—A former interior minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina charged in November with fraud vanished Tuesday after being released from pretrial detention earl...
- + Major Retailer Drops Austrian Timber Giant Exposed in OCCRP Investigation—The Romanian branch of hypermarket chain Hornbach has announced it is severing its relationship with Austrian timber giant Holzindustrie Schweighofer,...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 800 Shots Across Artsakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 45 times last night, firing 800 rounds of small arms and sniper rifles, this according to the NKR Ministry...
- + Los Angeles Armenian Gets Life for Gunning Down Four in Restaurant—A Los Angeles court has sentenced 33-year-old NersesGalstyan to life imprisonment without early parole for gunning down four men on April 3, 2010 at ...
- + Armenia's Agricultural Ministry to Financially Support Vintners and Grape Growers—Armenia’s Ministry of Agriculture will allocate 108.5 million AMD (US$225,700) to support the Grape Growers and Vintners Foundation of Armenia and 25...
- + Armenian Athletes Won 170 Medals in 2016—At this summer’s Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro, Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan captured Armenia’s first gold medal in twenty years. More...
- + Armenia to Award $607,470 in Prizes to Top Athletes, Physicians and Physicians—The Armenian government backed a Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs bill today that will allocate 292 million AMD (US$607,470) in prize money to ath...
- + North-South and Persian Gulf-Black Sea Transport Corridors: Iranian Perspectives for Development—International transport corridors play a decisive role in cooperation and development of the included states. Such corridors are development axes for ...
- + IMF Chief Lagarde Keeps Job Despite Conviction—International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde was convicted of negligence by French court on Monday but will not face any puni...
- + Iranian President Rouhani in Armenia—Iranian President Hassan Rouhani touched down today at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport and was met by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. More... [Catego...
- + Hetq Reporter Wins 1st Prize at Suitcase 2016 Competition—Hetq reporter Yeranouhie Soghoyan won first prize at the “Suitcase 2016” annual media competition on key migration issues in the print media category....
- + On the Armenian Side of the Akhouryan: “In worse shape than the ruins of Ani”—It was so cold that even the village dogs couldn’t be bothered to leave their warm crevices and bark at me, an unknown visitor. More... [Category: P...
- + New Study Reveals that 40% of Parents in Armenia Use Physical Violence to Rear Children—At a press conference today in Yerevan, Aida Mouradyan, a member of the Children’s Defense Network (CDN), announced that a recent survey of 1,000 pare...
- + Yerevan Municipal Council Passes 2017 Budget—Revenues are estimated at 84.345 billion AMD (approximately US$175 million) and expenditures at 84.413 billion. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Overcrowding at Ashtarak’s Primary School: Even the Boiler Room Has Been Converted into a Classroom—Students at the Vardges Petrosyan Primary School in the Armenian town of Ashtarak are blowing into their cupped hands to keep war and looking for some...
- + OCCRP Reporting Leads to Moves Against Baltic Banks—A series of investigative reports by OCCRP has led to regulators in Ukraine and Latvia taking steps to rein in the use of Baltic banks to launder the ...
- + 2016: Journalists Pick the Top Apps—Students from Eric Newton's Innovation Tools class at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication find, tes...
- + Former Armenian Defense Minister to "Actively Participate" in April 2017 Parliamentary Elections—Recalling his seventeen years as the defense minister of Armenia and Artsakh, Seyran Ohanyan, in a Facebook post, says he is committed to actively par...
- + Head of Armenia's Civil Aviation Department: Russian Companies Don't Get Special Discounts at Zvartnots—Sergei Avetisyan, head of Armenia’s General Department of Civil Aviation, told reporters today that there are flights from Tbilisi International Airpo...
- + David Leigh: 'There Are Many Dangers In Trying to Be An Independent Journalist'—David Leigh is an award-winning British investigative journalist and author and the former investigations’ executive editor at The Guardian. More......
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Azerbaijani military forces continued to violate the Karabakh ceasefire last night, firing 500 rounds of various caliber automatic weapons, according ...
- + Is Aurora Compatible with Amulsar Mining? Open letter to Ruben Vardanyan and Noubar Afeyan - PAEF—Days ago we were surprised and disappointed to learn that Ameriabank CJSC signed a loan agreement with Lydian Armenia providing 24 million USD for gol...
- + EU to Invest 25.2 Million Euros in Armenia to Create Jobs and Strengthen Fiscal Governance—On December 16, Christian Danielsson, the European Commission's Director General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, and Suren Karayan, Mi...
- + Georgian Minister of Internal Affairs Visits Armenia—A delegation headed by Georgian Minister of Internal Affairs Georgi Mgebreshvili touched down today in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 1851 Stone with Armenian Lettering Uncovered in Kharpert—A stone, most likely a tombstone, dated 1851 with engraved Armenian writing was unearthed recently during excavation work in Kharbert/Harput Turkey, a...
- + How a BBC Data Unit Scraped Airport Noise Complaints—I’d wondered for a while why no one who had talked about scraping at conferences had actually demonstrated the procedure. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Macedonia Court Rejects Wiretap Evidence Against Former PM—A Macedonian court on Friday rejected a wiretapped conversation as evidence in the trial of 14 people, including former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The ministry says that Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire around thirty times, firing 350 rounds of small arms. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Russia: Steel Billionaire Arrested for Embezzlement in Cyprus—The billionaire owner of a Russian steel company and two basketball teams has been detained in Cyprus on charges of being involved in an alleged US $6...
- + Botched Attempt to Blow Up Bank ATM in Yerevan—An unknown assailant(s) attempted to blow up a VTB Bank ATM terminal in Yerevan today and steal the cash inside, this according to the country’s Inves...
- + Three Term Mayor of Gavar: Family Businesses Profit from Municipal Budget—Yervand Martirosyan, father of Gavar mayor Gourgen, has shares in several companies and is sole owner of Yeryouna LLC, a company that produces gypsum ...
- + Trump Tower in Azerbaijan Showed Conflict Risk in Strategic Area—President-Elect Donald Trump had promised to hold a news conference on Thursday to announce a full plan for separating himself from his businesses but...
- + AmeriaBank Avoids Commenting on $24 Million Loan to Lydian Armenia—AmericaBank General Director Artak Hanesyan has yet to respond to a December 2 Hetq written inquiry regarding the bank’s decision to loan US$24 millio...
- + Greek Writers Union Celebrates 120th Anniversary of Translating Armenian Poetry—On December 13, the Greek Writers Union (GWU) celebrated the 120th anniversary of translating Armenian poetry into Greek, this according to the Hayast...
- + Italy’s “King of Slots” Arrested—An Italian gambling magnate known as “the king of slots” was arrested on Tuesday on the Dutch Caribbean half-island of Sint Maarten for his alleged in...
- + Armenian MP Vardan Ayvazyan: Thousands of Dollars’ Worth of Investments in Tbilisi Go Undeclared—Vardan Ayvazyan, a Republican Party MP in Armenia’s parliament and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Economic Issues, has invested thousands of do...
- + 60 Million AMD to Youth Foundation of Armenia—Armenia’s government today backed a bill proposed by Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan to allocate 60 million AMD (US$124,000) to the ...
- + Head of Armenia's Sinjar Yezidi Union Complains to Prime Minister About Non-Invite to Minorities Meeting—Boris Mourazi, president of Armenia’s Sinjar Yezidi National Union (SYNU), has written an open letter to Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, com...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—The ministry says the Artsakh Defense Army only responded when absolutely necessary. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Footballer Aras ?zbiliz Freed from Military Service in Armenia—Aras ?zbiliz, an Armenian footballer born in Istanbul who now holds dual Dutch and Armenian citizenship, will not have to serve in Armenia’s military ...
- + Armenia's Minister of Emergency Situations Dies in Yerevan Hospital—Armenia’s Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan passed away today in a Yerevan hospital. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Russia’s Rosneft Wins Libel Case Against Newspaper RBC—A court in Russia’s capital on Monday ruled in favor of state oil giant Rosneft in a high-profile libel case against one of the country’s largest inde...
- + Armenia's Parliament Passes 1,000 AMD Military Personnel Compensation Bill—By a vote of 98 to 2, with one abstention, Armenia’s National Assembly passed a bill that would mandate an obligatory monthly payment of 1,000 AMD fro...
- + President of Artsakh Parliament Pays Working Visit to France—Artsakh National Assembly President Ashot Ghoulyan flew to France on December 13 on a working visit and first met with Guy Teissier, a member of the N...
- + Mehmed Demir from Diyarbakir – Armenian Businessman Wants to Invest $30 Million in Armenia—Mehmed Demir complains that the Istanbul Armenian Patriarchate does little to support Armenians still living in the provinces, regarding them as littl...
- + Yerevan Municipality Allocates Apartments to Families of Policemen Killed in July Disturbances—The Yerevan Municipality will allocate apartments to the families of the two policemen – Yuri Tepanosyan and Gagik Mkrtchyan - killed during the July...
- + Armenian Parliament Debates Bills Designed to Crack Down on Illegal Personal Enrichment by Officials—As it now stands, top officials in Armenia often disclose large amounts of asset purchases based solely on meager state salaries. The ethics committee...
- + Mining Company and Armenia's Environment Ministry Agree to Create National Park—The mining company Lydian Armenia and the Armenian Minister of Nature Protection Artzvik Minasyan signed a Memo of Understanding to create a national ...
- + Artsakh Refutes Azerbaijani Claims of Downing Two Armenian Drones—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire sixty times last night, firing some 900 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the NKR Minist...
- + $86,700 Donated for Failed New Haleb Neighborhood for Syrian-Armenians Remains Unused in Yerevan Bank—While the plan to build a neighborhood for Syrian-Armenian refugees in the town of Ashtarak, a half hour drive from Yerevan, never got off the ground,...
- + Armenian MPs Get Into Shouting Match Regarding Soldier Compensation Bill—Tensions flared today in Armenia’s parliament during the second hearing regarding a bill that would introduce a 1,000 AMD monthly tax to fund compensa...
- + UK: Prison for Slovakian Drug Importer—A Slovakian national who tried to bring more than ?5 million (US$ 6.3 million) worth of cocaine and heroin into the United Kingdom has received 11 yea...
- + Media Researcher Louise Lief: 'Why Did The American Media Fail to Grasp Trump’s Powerful Message?'—Polling surveys all showed that Clinton had a big advantage. No one was predicting that Trump would win. Trump himself didn't think he would win. M...
- + Azerbaijani Forces Fire More Than 400 Rounds Across Artsakh Border—Azerbaijani forces fired fourteen 82 mm mortar rounds across the Karabakh Line of Contact in the southern Horadiz region last night, this according t...
- + Three Political Parties in Armenia Sign Cooperation Agreement Regarding April 2017 Parliamentary Elections—The agreement envisages the three parties participating in the parliamentary elections and those for the Yerevan Municipal Council as a unified elect...
- + Eurnekian and Armenian Prime Minister Discuss Future Joint Projects—In particular, the two discussed facilitating the development of infrastructure at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport and Gyumri’s Shirak Airport, as well as...
- + Presidents of Armenia and NKR Tour Defensive Positions in Artsakh—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and NKR President Bako Sahakian visited defense positions near the towns Mataghis and Talish in the north of Artsakh...
- + Film Review: The Last Inhabitant—Instead of cheering comedies, we began to see stories of some of the most devastating issues that Armenia has faced throughout history. The content is...
- + Armenian Minister, U.S. Ambassador Discuss Greater Trade and Investment—During a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, Armenia’s Minister of Economic Development and Investments Suren Karayan said that the...
- + Former French Tax Czar Imprisoned for Hidden Offshore Millions—A former French junior minister formerly known for efforts to catch tax evaders was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday for hiding millions...
- + With Park Impeached, South Koreans Look to an Uncertain Future—South Korea’s parliament voted on Friday to impeach President Park Geun-hye over a bizarre corruption scandal that sparked massive street protests, le...
- + Armenia StartUp Cup Winner to Compete at World StartUp Cup 2017 in Marocco—An innovative platform aimed to build a stronger startup community in Armenia, the competition aims to unveil and develop the entrepreneurial potentia...
- + U.S.Ambassador to Armenia: "I encourage the Government to redouble its efforts in the areas of human rights that remain of deep concern to the Armenians with whom I speak"—On this day in 1948, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a landmark document that spelled out for the first tim...
- + The Chamichian Saga: Gold and Pistachios—One of her Saturday chores as a child was to heft a large tray of loaves and carry it to the bakery just outside the Convent of St James, then wait fo...
- + Lack of Funds Leads to Vandalism and Theft at Yerevan’s Municipal Pantheon—Many of the graves are unkempt; the metal adornments broken and the tombstones damaged. The grounds are strewn with garbage. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Edward Nalbandian Meets with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs—On the sidelines of the 23rd Ministerial Council of the OSCE member-states on December 8 Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, had a meeting...
- + Nude Selfie Leak Puts Spotlight on China’s Multi-Trillion Dollar Shadow Lending Industry—A nearly nine-gigabyte leak containing explicit photographs and videos of more than 160 college-aged women – who had taken the images as guarantees fo...
- + Official Launch of Locomotive Literary Journal in Yerevan—“Locomotive is the first literary journal of its kind in Armenia and the region. Primarily non-Armenian writers are represented in its pages. These wr...
- + Finnish Investments of Dvin Hotel Owner and Honorary Consul of Armenia Artak Tovmasyan Raises Eyebrows—The business activities of Artak Tovmasyan, Armenia’s Honorary Consul in Crimea, have raised suspicions in Finland. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Call for Return of Territories Surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan—We, the Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries – Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Secretary of State ...
- + Armenia: 250,000+ Trees Provide Local Benefits and Support Global Climate Fight—This fall, 30,667 trees were planted by the CTP department at 89 sites in Armenia and Artsakh. In addition, eight new community forests were establish...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Addresses 23rd OSCE Ministerial Council in Hamburg: “Baku has for years fueled anti-Armenian propaganda”—I would like to thank the Chairman-in-Office, Frank Walter Steinmeier and his team for their leadership in this Organization throughout the year, as w...
- + One Kilo of "Meth" Seized at Armenia's Meghri Border Crossing—Customs officials in Armenia seized 1kg of methamphetamines at the Meghri border crossing with Iran on December 6, according to the country’s State Re...
- + The Colors of Armenia’s Mt. Yeranos—On a clear day, one can see the Azat River gorge, the Geghama Mountains in the distance, and even the peaks of Ararat and Aragatz. More... [Category...
- + ADB to Provide $2.4 Million Credit to Armenia—The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to allocate a US$2.4 million credit to Armenia as part of “The Second Project of Water Distribution and Water R...
- + Vanadzor Fire Victims: “We’re living in despair and uncertainty”—Two days after a fire swept through a neighborhood of wooden cabins in the northern Armenian town of Vanadzor, those left homeless complain of being f...
- + Recalling the Armenian Earthquake and the Magnitude of its Impact on the Country—On this day, 28 years ago, at precisely 11:41 am, an earthquake reaching a whopping 6.9 points on the Richter scale struck the Republic of Soviet Arme...
- + PFA Issues a Special Report on Armenia’s December 2015 Constitutional Referendum—December 6, 2016 marks the first anniversary of the 2015 Constitutional Referendum in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Global Partnership to Open New Fronts in Fight Against Corruption—The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and Transparency International (TI) are joining forces in a first of its kind partnership...
- + Spain: Anti-Drug Operation Leads to At-Sea Cocaine Bust—A joint operation between Spanish and Moroccan authorities smashed apart Europe’s “most active” cocaine smuggling operation, resulting in two dozen ar...
- + Soldier Killed in Artsakh; Circumstances Unknown—Albert Postolokyan, a soldier serving in the Artsakh Defense Army was killed in as yet unspecified circumstances early this morning at a unit near Mar...
- + Armenia Plans to Open Embassy in Moldova—Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan said that the Moldovan government has agreed to the opening of an Armenian embassy in the country....
- + Design Plan to Restore Artsakh Mosque Finalized—On December 7, Artsakh’s Ministry of the Economy and the Iranian contractor signed an agreement stating that the draft documents have been handed over...
- + Turkish Hackers Target Armenian National Institute, Kurdish Workers Party—According to a December 7 article in the threat post website, Turkish hackers have targeted the Armenian National Institute website in Washington D.C....
- + “Responsible” Plunder of Nature: Problems Concealed by Lydian Intl. Regarding Exploitation of Armenia’s Amulsar Mine—Trendy terminology, names and standards of international financial institutions cannot be a safeguard against the abovementioned unmanageable risks of...
- + Fighting Corruption Focus of Investigative Journalism Conference in Yerevan—As we look ahead to the International Anti-Corruption Day, marked annually on December 9, more than 100 Armenian media professionals and students will...
- + Protesters Decry AmeriaBank Loan for Amulsar Mine—The demonstrators also closed their accounts at AmeriaBank. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Spain: Online Arms Trading Group Smashed—Spanish police announced Monday the arrest of 30 people involved in a transnational group that sold refitted guns from Eastern Europe over the Interne...
- + U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Refers to Armenian Genocide—State Department spokesman Mark Toner said there has been no change in U.S. policy. More... [Category: Politics]
- + My Proud Pilgrimage to My Homeland—“If you want peace, you should prepare for war,” he said, shrugging. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE to Monitor Karabakh Line of Contact—The NKR authorities have expressed their readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and to ensure the security of the OSCE Mission members. Mo...
- + Artsakh Prime Minister Meets with Community Reps in Washington D.C.—During a working visit to the United States, Republic of Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan attended a December 5 reception organized by Armeni...
- + Three Minors Arrested for Counterfeiting Money in Syunik Marz—Three minors, residents of Syunik Province, have been arrested and charged on suspicion of counterfeiting one 20,000 AMD note in November, according t...
- + Hovhannisyan Captures Gold at U20 European Tournament—Armenia’s weightlifter Davit Hovhannisyan (77kg weight class competition) walked away with a gold medal at the U20 European tournament in the Israeli ...
- + Eric Nazarian: "The diaspora has no voice in Armenia"—Nazarian said that while the diaspora had come to the aid of Armenia in its time of need, in the end, the diaspora doesn’t have a voice in the country...
- + Arsin?e Khanjian Calls for Practical Steps to Effect Change in Armenia—At a press conference today at Yerevan’s Media Center, Arsin?e Khanjian said that while two months had passed since the Justice Within Armenia movemen...
- + Atom Egoyan: July Seizure of Yerevan Police Building Was a Wake-Up Call—Egoyan said that the incidents of July, when the armed Sasna Tzrer group seized a Yerevan police building and the ensuing public protests, were a wake...
- + Serj Tankian: Immediate Steps Needed to Fix Armenia—The musician said that the Armenian diaspora was fairly divorced from the political, economic and social developments in Armenia and that this situati...
- + Unlimited Movement - (flashmob video)—The winners of 2016 AEIF Arina Araratyan (IVLP Alum) and Shoghakat Galstyan (IVLP Alum) completed one part of their Unlimited Movement project. More...
- + Fire Leaves 17 Homeless in Armenian Town of Vanadzor—This is the third time that cabins in the area have burnt. The first two times, blazes ravaged a part of the town called the electricians’ district. ...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire Sixty Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire sixty times last night, firing 700 rounds of small arms, this according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. M...
- + Armenian Prime Minister and ADB Delegation Discuss Further Cooperation—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today hosted a delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headed by its Armenia Country Director Shane Ro...
- + Armenian Prime Minister, ERBD Delegation, Talk Increased Cooperation—The Armenia - EBRD cooperation portfolio is comprised of 153 programs, of which 56 in process, with a total investment of € 1 billion contributed by t...
- + Trial of Former Armenian Deputy Defense Minister, an Alleged Member of Criminal Gang Seeking to Seize Power, Gets Underway in Yerevan—At today’s trial, presiding Judge Armen Bektashyan allowed public defense lawyers to submit oral motions to postpone proceedings so that they could re...
- + Dersim - Armenian Folk Medicine—According to the principles of phytogeography, the flora (legumes, fruit-bearing trees, vegetables, and herbs) of the Dersim Plateau would be generall...
- + U.S. Government Supports Armenian Culture and Gyumri with Important Mural Restoration—The restoration work done on “In the Mountains” was carried out by the Minas Avetisyan Cultural Foundation with the participation of Fabrizio Iacopini...
- + International Operation Shuts Down Massive Malware Network—An operation by 40 countries shut down a cybercrime network that used malware to steal hundreds of millions of dollars from email users around the wor...
- + Look Who’s Going to Teach Armenia About Voting—Americans are famous for limiting discussions of democracy to the mechanics of periodic electioneering. We have just witnessed how very edifying Amer...
- + Armenia – World’s Third Most Militarized Nation Says New Study—With a score of 842, Armenia is only surpassed by Israel, in first place with a score of 892.9, and Singapore, in second with a score of 870.5. More...
- + Calm Follows Intensified Azerbaijani Fire Along Artsakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire ninety times last night, firing more than 1,000 rounds of various caliber weapons, including sniper rounds,...
- + Armenian Prosecutor General Tells U.S. Ambassador that Fight Against Corruption Continues—During a meeting today in Yerevan, Armenian Prosecutor General Artur Davtyan told U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills that the fight against corr...
- + Armenian Economics Minister Talks Restructuring with Financially Troubled "Ashtarak Kat"—Armenian Minister of Economic Development and Investments Suren Karayan today met with Artak Avagyan, who has been assigned the task of saving Ashtara...
- + Local EU statement on Electoral Reform in Armenia—The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Members States? Heads of Mission in Armenia More... [Category:...
- + Kazakhstan: President’s Grandson Sprays Elite After Football Federation Loss—The grandson of Kazakhstan’s authoritarian President Nursultan Nazarbayev took to social media on Wednesday to blast members of his grandfather’s inne...
- + Armenian President Congratulates U.S. Vice President Elect Mike Pence—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated U.S. Vice President-elect Mike Pence by phone today for the Trump team’s win in the recent presidentia...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Karabakh Ceasefire—Intensified violations were reported last night along Artsakh’s eastern border, where Azerbaijani forces fired 60 and 82mm mortars. More... [Categor...
- + Armenia’s Ministry of Education Spends Over $100,000 for Textbooks not Requested by Schools—These are textbooks distributed freely to pupils. The ministry has contracted with various publishers to print the textbooks, without any competitive ...
- + AGBU to Offer Free Medical Advice to Syrian-Armenians in Yerevan—The AGBU has announced that Syrian-Armenians will be able to receive free eye, gynecology, cardiology and childcare consultations at the Vahe Karapeti...
- + Armenia's Food Safety Service Head Meets with Yerevan Butchers—Ishkhan Karapetyan, who heads Armenia’s Food Safety Service (FSS), today met with butchers at various Yerevan markets, informing them that his agency ...
- + Italy: Sex and Drug Traffickers Arrested—Italian police arrested 14 Albanian citizens on Wednesday who were allegedly part of a ring involved in the trafficking of women and drugs across Euro...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Mortars and Grenade Launchers Across Karabakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 75 times last night, firing some 2,000 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the NKR Mini...
- + Armenian Ministry Takes Steps to Halt Importation of Turkish Produce—Poghos Gevorgyan, president of Armenia’s Hothouse Association, says that imported Turkish tomatoes are no longer being sold at Yerevan’s sprawling Mal...
- + Armenia's GDP Down in 3rd Quarter—Along with the fall in foreign investment and the rise in government debt, Armenia’s GDP during the 3rd quarter of 2016 has fallen 2.6% when compared ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Wants Greater Attention Paid to Criminal Cases of Non-Combat Soldier Deaths—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan has instructed Artur Davtyan, the country’s prosecutor general, to pay attention to court cases regarding sol...
- + Armenian Government Discusses Creating Investment Fund with the UAE—The discussion, headed by MEDI Minister Souren Karayan, also included organizational matters related to a March conference in Dubai devoted to the inv...
- + Moush – Song and Dance—The town of Moush has been mentioned in historic records since ancient times. Research has linked the etymology of the name of the city to various anc...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Discusses Business Cooperation with Georgian Ambassador—During a meeting today with Georgia’s Ambassador to Armenia Giorgy Saganelidze, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan underlined the need to raise ...
- + Tchambarak Village Residents Demonstrate: Demand Payment from Dairy Company—Residents of Tchambarak and nearby villages in the Armenian province of Gegharkounik demonstrated outside the Ashtarak Milk factory today, demanding t...
- + Spain: People Smugglers May Have Brought ISIS Members to Europe—Spanish authorities detained four people on Monday suspected of being part of a migrant smuggling network that may have been used by the Islamic State...
- + Spain: People Smugglers May Have Brought ISIS Members to Europe—Spanish authorities detained four people on Monday suspected of being part of a migrant smuggling network that may have been used by the Islamic State...
- + Armenian President Sends Condolences to Brazilian President Temer—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has sent his condolences to Brazilian President Michel Temer regarding yesterday’s plane crash near Medell?n, Colomb...
- + Meaningfulworld Humanitarian Empowerment Mission to Armenia 14-30 April 2017—The team will be comprised of three Meaningfulworld Ambassadors; Dr. Ani Kalayjian, Dr. Leslie Popoff, and Irene Tananyan. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenian President Congratulates Georgian Prime Minister Kvirikashvili—Although Giorgi Kvirikashvili was only officially confirmed as Georgian prime minister last week, he had been serving in that capacity since last year...
- + Iran Proposes Nanotechnology Cooperation with Armenia—Minister Martirosyan welcomed the offer of cooperation and noted that plans are on the table to build an engineering town in Armenia where companies t...
- + Aurora Prize 2017 Award Announcement Events to Begin on April 24 and Conclude on May 28—The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative confirms plans for awarding the second Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia to Partially Ban Lake Sevan Fishing in December and January—While Sevan’s endemic Ishkhan (Salmo ischchan) is all but extinct, an introduced species, the common whitefish (Coregonus lavaretus), locally known as...
- + 17th Issue of Bonds by National Mortgage Company Placed at NASDAQ OMX Armenia—The Company submitted for placement 325,440 coupon bonds for the amount of AMD 3,254,400,000 with nominal value of AMD 10,000 and maturity period of 3...
- + Are We Ready to Listen?—With his new documentary “Listen to Me: Untold Stories Beyond Hatred”, film director Gagik Ghazareh offers Armenian society a unique gift — a chance t...
- + Hungary: Company of Orban’s Son-In-Law Bought Property In Government-Promoted Industrial Park—A company now owned by the son-in-law of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban bought property in an industrial park promoted by the government in the...
- + Armenia's Human Rights Defender Sends Delegation to Troubled Military School—Representatives from Armenia’s Human Rights Defender’s Office have visited the Pokr Mher military training academy in the Kotayk village of Kanakerava...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire 40 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 40 times last night, firing 620 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the NKR M...
- + Czech Business Interests of Shant Aleksanyan; Younger Brother of an Armenian Major-General—When we asked our friend, a member of the Armenian community in the Czech Republic, if he knew a man called Shant Aleksanyan, he answered: “He’s like ...
- + Artsakh Prez Discusses Constitutional Change with Local Political Parties—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan has discussed changes to the country’s constitution with representatives of the local Armenian Revolutionary Federatio...
- + Yerevan Parking: Some Protest and Get Their Fines Thrown Out—IT specialists who work along Mamikonyants Street in Yerevan have been effectively getting their parking tickets thrown out after lodging protests. ...
- + New postage stamp dedicated to the national cuisine—On November 28th, 2016, 1 postage stamp dedicated to the theme “The Regional Commonwealth in the field of Communications. National cuisine” is put int...
- + Francophonie Summit expressed support for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict—On November 27, the XVI Summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie being held in Antananarivo adopted Final Resolution on the Settlem...
- + OSCE to Conduct Karabakh LoC Monitoring—The NKR authorities have expressed readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and to ensure the security of the OSCE Mission members. More... ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 30 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 30 times last night, firing more than 240 rounds of various caliber small arms, this according to the NKR M...
- + Armenia's Prime Minister Discusses Greater Economic Cooperation with Chinese Ambassador—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan yesterday hosted China’s Ambassador to Armenia Tian Erlong. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Court Denies Bail for Sasna Dzrer Member Martiros Hakobyan—A Yerevan court yesterday denied bail to Sasna Dzrer member Martiros Hakobyan, and extended his pretrial detention for another two months. More... [...
- + Banana Price Drops in Armenia, Says Importer—Ketrin Group Executive Director Ricardo Merino says that the price of bananas in Armenia has dropped to 650-700 AMD per kilo from 850-900 AMD. More....
- + Hungary: OCCRP Partner Investigation Sparks Police Probe—Police in Hungary have launched a criminal inquiry into revelations that a consortium falsified public procurement documents in the construction of a ...
- + AmulsarMine: It is Absolutely Unacceptable to Endanger Lake Sevan for Any Gold in the World—Saghatelyan says that even a tiny failure will be enough for Armenia to lose a strategic ecosystem; the threat is not manageable because we deal with ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Discusses Telecommunications Investment with VimpelCom Group—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with a delegation headed by Executive Director of VimpelCom Group Jean-Yves Charlier and stressed the imp...
- + Lydian Armenia Secures $24 Million Credit Facility from AmeriaBank for Amulsar Project—The project is located on the borderline of VayotsDzor and Syunik provinces in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + European Parliament Passes Resolution to Freeze EU Accession Talks with Turkey Until it Halts Repression—Turkey is an important partner of the EU”, say MEPs. "But in partnerships, the will to cooperate has to be two-sided (...) Turkey is not showing ...
- + Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 19th Telethon Raises $15,428,777—Proceeds from the pan-national event, which took place on November 24 under the slogan “My Artsakh,” will benefit the rebuilding of war-ravaged commun...
- + “For Every Mistake There’s a Price to Pay”—A few days ago I suddenly wake up form sleep. Monte is sad, I think. The green light on my clock writes 6:18 am. In my mind I replay the scenes of my ...
- + Foreign Language Yerevan: Capitalism Speaks English—If true, and if one of the marks of being a colony is the proliferation of signs in the language of the colonizer, then Armenia is surely a colony of ...
- + From Moscow to Artsakh: Armen and Svetlana Move to the Village of Tzar—The road sign at the intersection, some twenty kilometers from the Artsakh town of Karvatchar, points to the right for the village of Tzar. More... ...
- + Kazakhstan’s Arvest Art Gallery: Armenian Operated but Multicultural in Scope—Gohar says that while the name of the gallery is Armenian, the space is dedicated to art from various cultures. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Agriculture Minister Wants to Join Ruling Republican Party; Says He's a Team Player—Arakelyan said that while membership in the party isn’t obligatory, he’s a team player and that the ideology of the party is close to his own. More....
- + Armenian Prime Minister to Join Ruling Republican Party; Gives Seven Reasons Why—“The second reason is that any government must have a political base and our government, first of all, has been a government of the Republican Party o...
- + Armenia: Exports Up, Imports Down When Compared to 2015—While Armenia continues to import nearly twice as much as it exports, the country’s foreign trade deficit lessened somewhat when compared to the same ...
- + Austria: Boss of Russian Gang Allegedly Behind 60 Murders To Be Extradited—An Austrian court approved the extradition of a suspected Russian mob boss whose gang is allegedly responsible for scores of murders, Russian media re...
- + Armenia: Past and Present Government Officials Clamor to Operate Gladzor Mine—Vayk Metal LLC, a company founded in the summer of 2015, wants to operate the Gladzor mine in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province. More... [Category: Po...
- + Member of CoE’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture: ‘Corruption Remains a Problem in the Armenian Prison System’—On November 22, The Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) published a report on its fourth periodic visit to Armenia, whi...
- + Yerevan State University: Profligate Spending Leads to Millions in Debt—The CC says that before the loans were paid off, new loans were taken to pay the interest on the previous ones. Total interest paid was $1,421,600. ...
- + Armenia's Agricultural Minister Hosts IFAD Monitoring Delegation—Armenian Minister of Agriculture Ignaty Arakelyan today hosted an International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) delegation tasked with monito...
- + ‘Living Under Lake Sevan’: 11 Member Family Tries to Stay Dry and Healthy in Karakert Village Apartment—Ten of the twelve apartments located at 42 Shiraz Street in Karakert, a village in Armenia’s Armavir Province, are empty. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Mining Tourism? An Open Letter - PAEF—As we are following any progress in Armenia that is particularly aimed at developing Armenia’s economy by creating sustainable alternatives such as gr...
- + Armenia: 1,800 Students Sent Home Due to Flu—1,800 students and preschoolers with flu-like symptoms in Armenia have been sent home to prevent others from getting infected, this according to the M...
- + President Sargsyan Meets Head of PACE European Conservatives Group—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with Ian Liddell-Grainger. Head of the PACE European Conservatives Group, in Yerevan on November 21. More... [...
- + Armenia's Disapora Ministry Wastes Money on Yearbooks: More Than Half Collecting Dust—For 2015 and 2016, the Armenian government has allocated the Ministry of Diaspora 8.2 million AMD (US$17,110) per year to publish its yearly Armenian ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 90 Times Over Weekend—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 90 times over the weekend, firing 1,100 rounds of small arms according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. M...
- + Divorced Mom Seeks Child Support Owed Her; Accuses Court Bailiffs of Negligence—Burastan Safaryan has been living a Kafkaesque bureaucratic nightmare for the past six years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artist Tigran Asatryan: “You must endure the best you can and not get up and leave”—Asatryan’s paintings run the gamut – early renaissance, baroque, Russian avant-garde, etc. More... [Category: Politics]
- + United States: JP Morgan Pays $264 Million for China Jobs-For-Brats Scheme—Investment bank JPMorgan Chase reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday to pay US$ 264 million over its p...
- + The EU Bank and Armenia Sign Agreement Related to the EUR 12 Million to Support Construction of the North-South Road Corridor—In 2013 the EIB signed a EUR 60 million loan to finance the upgrading of the North-South Road Corridor – the key transport corridor in Armenia. Mor...
- + Special Prosecutor Investigates Secret Service for Illegal Wiretapping—Macedonia’s Special Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday it is investigating 10 current and former members of the Balkan country’s secret service for ...
- + Kazakhstan: MP's Son Arrested for Bribery—Kazakhstan’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested the son of a prominent Kazakh parliamentarian on Thursday for alleged bribery while at the helm ...
- + MP Pashinyan Calls for Ad-Hoc Committee to Probe Revenue Sources of Top Officials—Arguing that there is an immediate need to more closely investigate the assets and revenue sources of top officials in Armenia, opposition MP Nikol Pa...
- + Armenia's Heritage Party Convenes Political Council Special Session—Armenia’s Heritage Party (Zharangutyun) convened a special session of its political council today during which participants discussed the state of aff...
- + Going through the Motions? Defense Ministry Takes "Soldier Tax" Bill to Public Council—The ministry’s press release does not mention if any council members raised objections to the bill. It merely states that there was an “exchange of id...
- + China: Corruption Fugitive Returns After 13 Years on the Run—China’s most-wanted corruption suspect turned herself in to the police on Wednesday after spending over a decade on-the-run in Europe, Asia and North ...
- + Romania: Election Monitor Head Detained for Influence Peddling—A Romanian court on Wednesday placed the head of the nation’s electoral monitor in pretrial detention for 30 days on suspicion of influence peddling ...
- + Armenian Soldier Found Dead; Gunshot Wounds to Head—The body of a soldier was found yesterday evening in a building at a rifle unit entry post in Armenia, this according to a statement released by Arme...
- + Yerevan: Two New Stamps Dedicated to the Sergey Paradjanov Museum—The postage stamp with nominal value of 300 AMD depicts a part of the facade of the Sergey Paradjanov Museum and the stamp with nominal value of 380 ...
- + ONEArmenia's Second Annual Santas Wanted! Campaign Kicks Off—ONEArmenia is committed to seeing an Armenia which not only survives, but thrives, as a nation. More... [Category: Politics]
- + New Karabakh Poll: More Favor Independence Over Unification with Armenia—46.2% of respondents believe that the NKR should become a part of Armenia, down from 56.6% from the March 2015 poll. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Court Denies Bail to Two Sasna Dzrer Members: Extends Their Detention by 2 Months—A Yerevan court today denied bail to Arayik Khandoyan and Armen Bilyan, members of the Sasna Dzrer group that seized and occupied a Yerevan police sta...
- + Russia: Supreme Court Throws Out Navalny’s Conviction—Russia’s Supreme Court overturned the conviction of opposition politician and anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny on Wednesday, sending his case to...
- + Corruption in Armenia: New Report Confirms Citizens Believe its Systemic—The specter of corruption is a bugaboo that Armenia can’t seem to shake. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Director of EuFoA Urges EU to Prevent Baku from Launching Offensive Against Artsakh—We urge the European Union and its member states not to look the other way, and use all means available to prevent Azerbaijan from launching yet anoth...
- + Armenian Parliament Passes Controversial 1,000 AMD "Soldier Tax" Bill—By a vote of 102 to 3, Armenia’s parliament today approved a government sponsored bill that would obligate employed citizens to pay 1,000 AMD (US$2.10...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire 35 Times Last Night—Azerbaijani military units fired 270 rounds of various caliber small-arms weapons last night, violating the Karabakh ceasefire 35 times, this accordin...
- + Russia: Economy Minister Arrested for Bribery—Russian authorities arrested and charged the country’s Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev on Tuesday for allegedly receiving a US$ 2 million bribe, in ...
- + OCCRP's Patrucic Receives Knight Journalism Award—OCCRP’s Miranda Patrucic accepted the 2016 Knight International Journalism Award on Monday for reporting that, along with OCCRP journalism partners, h...
- + Kazakhstan: Journalist Detained for Extortion—In a move that has human rights activists crying foul, Kazakh authorities detained a prominent local journalist Tuesday on allegations that he extorte...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Shell Artsakh Army Defensive Positions—The NKR defense ministry reports that Azerbaijani forces employed 60 and 82 mm grenade launchers. More... [Category: Politics]
- + New Head of Armenia's Food Safety Service Promises "Fair but Strict" Enforcement Program—At a meeting today with his department heads, Ishkhan Karapetyan, the newly appointed chief of Armenia’s Food Safety Service (FSS), said that the agen...
- + State Committee Discusses Issues Facing Armenia's Tatev Monastery—Armenia’s State Urban Development Committee convened an enlarged meeting of the Architectural Council of the Holy See of Etchmiadzin to discuss the is...
- + U.S. Embassy Brings U.S. & Armenian Companies Together to Make Mining Sustainable—On November 16, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, in partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development and Investments, the Ministry of Energy and Natu...
- + Armenia, Moldova Lift Visa Requirements—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian discussed bilateral cooperation today in Yerevan with visiting Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...
- + Artsakh Foreign Ministry Launches Official Channel in Telegram—Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic has launched an official channel in Telegram Messenger at https://telegram.me/Karabakh_MF...
- + The Right of People of Nagorno-Karabakh to Self-Determination in the Light of the ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Kosovo—The key issue of negotiations over Nagorno-Karabakh (hereinafter NK) conflict settlement is the status of the disputed region, which must be resolved ...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Former Interior Minister Detained—Bosnia and Herzegovina’s former wartime interior minister was among more than a dozen people detained over the weekend on allegations of being part of...
- + Romania: 50 Indictments in Alcohol Tax Fraud Case—Romanian anti-corruption officials handed out 50 indictments on Friday in an alcohol industry tax evasion case that allegedly caused more than US$ 140...
- + Three “Musts” for Today’s Investigative Journalist—Journalism is by definition investigative. However, the depth and scope of possibilities to unearth and bring to light wrongdoings of public interest ...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Fire Mortar and Grenade Rounds Along Karabakh Border—Azerbaijani military forces violated the Karabakh ceasefire 75 times last night, firing some 1,300 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according t...
- + Raising Local Awareness: Yerevan’s SunChild International Environmental Festival—Eco-education and raising awareness about the environment and possible solutions. These were the objectives of the SunChild 6th International Environm...
- + Taking Care of Soldiers: Armenia's Government Cries Poverty; Wants to Mandate New Tax—During a November 10 Armenian government cabinet meeting, newly appointed Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan presented draft of legislative amendments re...
- + Armenian Defense Ministry Holds Public Debate on Planned "Soldier Tax" with Unnamed Intellectuals—Armenia’s Ministry of Defense reports that as part of its agenda to hold public talks regarding a government plan to tax salaried workers 1,000 AMD mo...
- + All-Armenian Fund Builds Kindergarten in Artsakh's Karin Tak Village—– A new kindergarten, now under construction, is the fourth major community-development project to be implemented by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund in...
- + Azerbaijan Fires Mortars and Grenades Across Karabakh LoC—Azerbaijan fired several rounds of 60 and 82 mm mortars and grenades last night across the Karabakh LoC, this according to the NKR Ministry of Defense...
- + Talish Family, Displaced by April War, Decides to Return to Artsakh—The Boulghadaryan family was one of the scores of families that were evacuated from the Artsakh village of Talish when fighting broke out last April. ...
- + MP Zurabyan: Money to Assist Injured Soldiers Should Come from National Budget—Zurabyan said that it made greater sense to discuss the state budget and to then discuss a government bill that would mandate people pay 1,000 AMD per...
- + Armenia's Defense Ministry to Organize Debates on 1,000 AMD "Compensation Tax"—Armenia’s Ministry of Defense says it will be organizing a series of public debates regarding a government plan to tax people 1,000 AMD per month to s...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies After Being Shot; Circumstances Unknown—Vardan Arakelyan, a soldier serving at an Artsakh defensive unit in the southern section of the country, died today after being shot in as yet unknown...
- + Artsakh Military Refutes Azerbaijani Allegation It Fired Mortars: Calls for Frontline Monitoring—Senor Hasratyan, Head of the Department of Public Affairs of the Artsakh Defense Army (ADA), has refuted today’s Azerbaijani defense ministry assertio...
- + Italy: Police Bust Alleged International Drug Trafficking Ring—Italian police arrested 15 alleged organized crime figures accused of smuggling drugs from South America and laundering the profits, according to a st...
- + Russia: Hackers Target Financial Sector—Hackers conducted coordinated attacks on five of Russia’s top 10 financial institutions on Tuesday, the Central Bank told state media. More... [Cate...
- + Artsakh Threatens Retaliation to Suppress Intensified Azerbaijani Aggression—Artsakh has called on the OSCE Minsk Group to condemn intensified Azerbaijani shelling along the northeastern Line of Contact, warning that Baku is ra...
- + Armenia Comes from Behind to Beat Montenegro 3-2 in World Cup Qualifier—Armenia beat second placed Montenegro in a Group E 2018 World Cup qualifying match yesterday in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Prime Minister: Officials Statistics Must Be Accurate—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, during a meeting today in Yerevan with Konrad Pesendorfer Director General of Austria’s Statistics Service, ...
- + Small Theater: The One Square Meter Festival at Yerevan’s NPAK—In 2001, the Arab director Mustapha Aouar, from France, came up with the idea to expose some conflicts and disasters from around the world and do it b...
- + Kazakhstan: Accused Fraudster Returned After Lengthy Stay in the Balkans—Macedonian officials extradited a Kazakh man suspected of fraud on Wednesday following his May arrest in the Balkan country, Kazakhstan’s Interior Min...
- + US: Brooklyn Suspects Linked to Eastern European Organized Crime Syndicate—American authorities Wednesday arrested eight alleged members of an Eastern European organized crime syndicate they say committed an array of mob-rela...
- + Clan Obiang: The Eastern European Network of an African Dictator—Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the world’s longest-serving president, rules oil-rich Equatorial Guinea with an iron hand. The tiny country halfway dow...
- + Armenian 9th Grader Awarded a Certificate by Universal Postal Union—This year the 45th International Letter-Writing Competition under the theme “Write a letter to your 45-year-old self” has been organized by “HayPost” ...
- + Hetq Reporter Wins 1st Prize in Religious Tolerance Media Competition—Hetq reporter Gayane Sargsyan won first prize at the Annual Media Award on Religious Tolerance organized by the Eurasia Partnership Foundation and sup...
- + Artsakh President Congratulates Trump on Presidential Victory—NKR President Bako Sahakyan sent the following congratulatory message to Donald Trump: More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian PM Meets with EU Ambassadors; Says Armenia Needs "Injection" of European Culture—The Armenian prime minister said that without a comprehensive campaign against corruption and tax evaders, it would be impossible for Armenia to devel...
- + Azerbaijani Intensifies Shelling Along Northeastern Line of Contact—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan has ratcheted up military operations last night and this morning along certain sections of the...
- + Crunching the Numbers: Armenia’s Population Drops from 3.5 to 2.9 Million Since 1990—A declining birthrate, an increase in mortality rates, as well as the continuing exodus from the country, have all led to this a drop in Armenia’s pop...
- + Armenia's Bookmakers Paying More in Taxes This Year—The four operating bookmakers in Armenia – VivaroBet, Europefootball, InterLoto and GoodWin – all make it to the list of the top 1,000 taxpayers in th...
- + Anna Abrahamyan, Daughter of Former Armenian Prime Minister, Buys Apartment in Luxury Black Sea Coast Skyscraper—At 43 stories, it’s the highest building in Georgia. A hotel, boutiques, casino, restaurant and underground garage occupy the first seven floors. Anna...
- + Return of the Russophobes: Markar Melkonian Responds to Reader Comments—Thank you, commentators, for your remarks. I appreciate them and take them seriously. I am surprised by the unanimous disapproval, but not much. I’...
- + Armenia Issues Special Stamp Dedicated to Presidential GIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Humanity Through IT—The cover signing ceremony has been attended by: Louis Pouzin, President of the Republic of Armenia Serge Sargsyan, RA Minister of Transport, Communic...
- + Armenian President Flies to UAE on Official Visit—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today left for the UAE and is scheduled to meet with Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Ab...
- + Young Misho from Nor Geghi: Cleaning a Grave to Take Care of His Sick Father—The boy would only come home on the weekends, but now makes the trip more frequently due to his father’s ill health. “Misho works now, since I can’t,”...
- + Armenia: Wealthiest Get Richer, Poorest Remain Poor—These levels clearly show that the poorest in Armenia have either remained on the same level, or fallen back, after the international financial crisis...
- + UNICEF Appoints Footballer Mkhitaryan as Goodwill Ambassador in Armenia—The UNICEF office in Armenia today appointed footballer Henrikh Mkhitaryan, a member of Armenia’s national squad and a midfield defender for Mancheste...
- + Chulpan Khamatova Joined the Aurora Prize Expert Panel—The Expert Panel is comprised of humanitarian professionals and leaders of humanitarian organizations. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Advances at 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship—Armenia has made it to the Elite Round of the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship after beating Iceland 3-2. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Italian Foreign Minister to Visit Armenia—Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Paolo Gentiloni will arrive in Armenia on November 8 at the invitation of his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandi...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Welcomes OSCE Support to Fight Corruption in Army—At a meeting today with the Ambassador Argo Avakov, Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan stressed that the min...
- + Yerevan Mayor Sacks 3 Kindergarten Directors for Not Providing Adequate Heating—Another kindergarten director and the head of the Ajapnyak Division of Education, Culture and Sport received reprimands for similar violations. More...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Plans to Increase Aid to Families of Dead and Disabled Soldiers—Minister Sargsyan told the president that as of January 28, 2017, families of those killed while on active duty or military personnel sustaining level...
- + Head of Armenia's Food Safety Service Urges Russia to Drop Food Import Restrictions—Yesterday, in Moscow, Armen Hayrapetyan, Head of Armenia’s Food Safety Service, tried to convince Sergei Dankvert, Head of Russia’s Federal Agency for...
- + Syunik's New Governor: A Lexus, A Harley, and 5 Expensive Watches—Vahe Hakobyan, the newly appointed governor of Armenia’s southern Syunik Province, has declared 154 million AMD ($322,000) in annual revenue. More.....
- + HayPost and RIA Money Transfer awarded the October monetary prizes—The campaign will last till the end of the year. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Movie Review: Kyank ou Kriv (The Line)—This image of bravery and patriotism combined with a strong sense of friendship and love could not have been portrayed better than in the recently rel...
- + Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Continues to Build Homes for Large Families in Artsakh—Nine of the homes were recently completed and fully furnished, and are ready for occupancy. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan: Local Initiative Works to Curb Use of Plastic Shopping Bags—Making Armenians aware of the ills of plastic bag pollution by giving away fabric bags with fun art spray-painted on them. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Hayk Seeks Money for Father’s Vital Heart Surgery: “We don’t need clothes or food”—Vakhtang Mikayelyan, a 49-year-old resident of New Kharberd, a village just south of Yerevan, needs emergency heart surgery. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Armenian Prime Minister in Artsakh for Talks—Harutyunyan congratulated Karapetyan for being awarded the Mesrop Mashtots medal by NKR President Bako Sahakyan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian President: 'A Successful Woman Alongside a Successful Man"—Sargsyan, who also serves as president of the party, told conference participants that the ruling Republic Party was “a conservative party that wants ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 40 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times last night, firing more than 620 rounds of various caliber small arms weapons, this according t...
- + Opposition Armenian National Congress Discusses Upcoming Convention—Avetis Avagyan, President of the HAK Committee to Support Regional Structures, reported on work underway to select and invite delegates from outside Y...
- + Azerbaijani Forces Fire DShK Heavy Machine Gun in Artsakh—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 41 times last night firing some 530 rounds of various caliber small arms weapons, in addition to the DShK h...
- + Former Health Minister Elected Yerevan State Medical University Rector—Former Armenian Minister of Health Armen Muradyan was today elected the new rector of the Yerevan State Medical University. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Armenia’s Prime Minister Seeks to Boost IT; Meets with Sector Reps—The prime minister asked about the results of joint programs implemented with the government regarding the development of Armenia’s IT sector. More...
- + Akhaltskha House of Lusineh Zakaryan for Sale: Fate Remains Undecided—The fate of the house where Lusineh Zakaryan, the prominent Armenian soloist best known for her renditions of Armenian spiritual hymns, grew up in Akh...
- + Serbia: OCCRP Partner Complains of Intimidation—The Serbian Center for Investigative Journalism (CINS) raised the alarm Wednesday on apparent attempts to intimidate its journalists. More... [Categ...
- + U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Meets with Armenian President—The U.S. official also met with Armenian military personnel and officers at the 12th peacekeepers’ brigade who have participated in peacekeeping missi...
- + NKR Ministry Of Defense Refutes News of Targeting Civilian Areas—The NKR Ministry of Defense, in a statement released today, labels as disinformation news circulating in Azerbaijani news outlets and social networks ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Seeks Greater Control of Paid Parking/Speed Camera Companies—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan instructed the justice and finance ministers to assist the mayor of Yerevan in negotiating with Parking City ...
- + Armenia and Greece Seek to Strengthen Relations and Economic Ties—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today received Greece’s ambassador to Armenia Nafsika Nancy Eva Vraila. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Going to School is a Luxury for 15-Year-Old Shahen from Armenia’s Kouchak Village—Volodya and the older children have been tending to the village animals for the past four years. He says he gets 3,000 AMD monthly ($6.30) for grazing...
- + Armenian Copper Programme Cries Poverty: Wants Another 5 Years of Liberal Exhaust Permits—When Alaverdi Aarhus Center Coordinator Anush Evoyan asked Armenian Copper Programme (ACP) Director Lusineh Mejlumyan about the incident, Mejlumyan cl...
- + Armenian Feminists Decry Lack of Women in ‘Global Armenians' New York Times Ad—Over 80 Armenian feminists, both women and men, from Armenia and throughout the Armenian diaspora, decried the gender disparity in the “Global Armenia...
- + From California to Armenia: Who’s Assisting Syrian-Armenians in Terms of Money and Relocation?—During 2012-2015, 3,500 Syrian-Armenians filed petitions for employment with the ministry. In cooperation with the State Employment Service and 200 or...
- + Poghosyan and Relatives Questioned in Offshore Business Case: Armenia Requests Legal Aid from Panama and Switzerland—In May, one month after Hetq broke the story, the SIS launched a criminal case into the Poghosyan matter. Companies linked to him registered in Panama...
- + Armenian Prime Minister: Yerevan Print House Demolition Legal; Controlled Explosion Flawed—Karapetyan said that the contractor also failed to notify the Ministry of Emergency Situations as to what measures it would take to ensure the safety ...
- + Halloween in Yerevan (photos)—Halloween in Yerevan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Army Disrupts Pre-Assault Operation by Azerbaijan—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that its military units responded to Azerbaijani attempts to stage pre-assault operations along the Karabakh Line ...
- + Contractor Involved in Yerevan Print House Demolition Fined $2,100—NorTekh Shin, the contractor that used a controlled explosion to demolish the Yerevan Printing House last Thursday, is to be fined 1 million AMD ($2,1...
- + Activist Yenikomshian: Elections a Sham in Armenia, Civil Insurgency Is Needed—The former ASALA member told reporters that their main aim is to ensure a decolonized and sovereign Armenia, the de jure unification of Artsakh with A...
- + Largest 1,000 Taxpayers in Armenia Pay $1.1 Billion In First 9 Months—The largest taxpayer remains Gazprom Armenia, paying 29.8 billion AMD ($62.7 million). More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Army Repels Azerbaijani Demining Operation—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Artsakh frontline units repelled a group of Azerbaijani soldiers who were demining a section of the northern ...
- + Armenian PM Nalbandian Flies to Jakarta for Meetings—Armenian Prime Minister Edward Nalbandian will pay a working visit to Jakarta tomorrow and is scheduled to meet with ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong ...
- + Armenian Soldier Dies On Route to Hospital—Armenian military investigators are looking into yesterday’s death of Derenik Khjalkhalyan, an Armenian soldier who died while on route to hospital af...
- + Armenia: Return of the Russophobes—Some of the loudest opposition voices in Yerevan these days make a great show of hating everything Russian, and their hatred has become frenzied. Mos...
- + Armenian PM Attends Council of CIS Heads of Government in Minsk—Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan joined the prime ministers of Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan at today’s Council of CIS Heads of G...
- + Italy: $84 Million Worth Of Cocaine Found Bobbing At Sea—Italian police said on Thursday that they seized an estimated US$ 84 million worth of highly pure cocaine tied to buoys floating in the sea. The drugs...
- + Montenegro: Trial Begins for Investigative Reporter Martinovic—Montenegrin journalist Jovo Martinovic pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of working with a drug trafficking ring, in a trial decried by intern...
- + Former Armenian Minister of Economy: $13,000 for Round-Trip Yerevan-Washington D.C Air Ticket—As per data supplied by the ministry, it received a budget of 93.9 million AMD to cover travel expenses in 2014. During the year, the ministry spent 7...
- + Businessman Complains to Prez and PM: Ministry Voids Demand for $1.2 Million in Environmental Compensation—Armen Buniatyan was more than displeased when the Ministry of Nature Protection demanded that his company, Father and Son Buniatyans Ltd., pay 610 mil...
- + Armenian Government to Allocate $42,000 in Tuition Aid to Syrian-Armenian Students in Armenia—For the 2016-2017 academic year, the AGBU and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation will allocate US$125,000 each to partially cover such tuition expense...
- + Armenian Prime Minister: 'Some Rivers Have Too Many Hydro Plants'—“We already face possible environmental problems on those rivers where there are more hydro power plants than originally planned for or necessary,” Pr...
- + Armenian Government to Pay Families of Those Killed in Russia Bus Crash $3,155 Each—Of the five who died, 3 were ethnic Russians, citizens of Russia. The two Armenians killed were citizens of Armenia. One was the driver of the bus. ...
- + Son of MP Karo Karapetyan Registers Company in Prague: Can Now Buy Property—Hetq has written about the attraction that the Czech real estate market holds for many Armenian government officials. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Prime Ministers of Armenia and Russia Meet in Belarus—They two praised work underway to further strengthen trade and economic relations between Yerevan and Moscow, noting that membership in the Eurasian E...
- + The Future for Global Armenians Is Now—United, we represent “Global Armenians.” And for Global Armenians, the time for bold initiative is now. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Defense Minister Discusses Military Cooperation with Iranian Ambassador—Armenian Minister of Defense Vigen Sargsyan and Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia Seyyed Kazem Sajjad discussed military cooperation during an informal me...
- + New Head of Armenia's State Revenue Committee Has Deep Pockets—He disclosed 123 million AMD (US$259,000) in revenues, all in the form of wages from his prior job as the head of administration and general director ...
- + Armenia Seeks Greater Ties with National Iranian Gas Export Company—Upon the directive of Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, on October 30, Armenia will send a delegation to Tehran to foster greater ties with the Nationa...
- + President Sargsyan Praises Armenian Jewellers at World Jewellery Conference—President Sargsyan kicked off the conference, which has attracted 80 participants from 25 countries. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ArmenTel Demands $3.7 Million in Damages Due to International Call Swindle—In a Yerevan administrative court today, ArmenTel CJSC has demanded that Ashot Poghosyan, a former company security chief, pay 1.783 billion AMD (appr...
- + Azerbaijani Fire Kills Artsakh Soldier—Artsakh Defense Army soldier Gurgen Ayvazyan was killed this evening by Azerbaijani fire. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Russia: Jail Extended for Fortune Teller in Embezzlement Case—A court in Russia’s capital upheld the detention on Monday of a 54-year-old fortune teller accused of using her knowledge of the supernatural to aid t...
- + Italy: Police Arrest 7 In Dark Web Child Porn Ring—Italian police arrested seven people on Tuesday after a three-year investigation into a massive child pornography and sex abuse ring operating on the ...
- + Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group—The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Ambassadors Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, James Warlick of the United States of America, and Pierre And...
- + Armenian FM Discusses Karabakh with Minsk Group Co-chairs—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian today discussed issues related to the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict with OSCE Mi...
- + 65 Individuals Face Charges for Armed Seizure of Yerevan Police Building in July—Armenia’s Special Investigative Service (SIS) announces that in addition to the 31 armed individuals originally charged with seizing a Yerevan police ...
- + Demonstration Tomorrow in Yerevan to Stop Amulsar Gold Mine—The Pan-Armenian Environmental Front (PAEF) will stage a demonstration outside the Government Building in Yerevan tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. demanding a h...
- + Armenia Improves Ranking in World Bank's "Doing Business 2017" Report; Comes in 35th—Armenia improved its ranking in the recently released World Bank’s Doing Business 2017 – Equal Opportunity for All report, inching up to 38th spot fro...
- + 95% of Broadband Internet Market in Armenia Controlled by 5 Companies—95% of the broadband market is controlled by Beeline, Rostelecom, VivaCell, Ucom and a company called Interactive TV. The remaining 5% is shared by 84...
- + EducationUSA Armenia to Host Official Reps from U.S. Institutions—EducationUSA and American Councils Armenia invite you to attend the traditional EducationUSA Fair 2016 which will be held on October 26, from 4:30-7:0...
- + Armenia’s Prime Minister: ‘Government and Society Must Build Mutual Confidence’—Below is the unedited transcript of the October 22 interview that Armenia’s Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan gave to several local TV stations. More....
- + Siroush Hovsepyan of Dsegh: Village Life is Good for Matriarch’s Family—The Ghobin field in Dsegh, a village in Armenia’s Lori Province, has been cultivated in years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Fires 250 Rounds Across Karabakh Line of Contact—Last night, per the NKR Ministry of Defense, Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 25 times, firing some 250 rounds of various caliber weapons. ...
- + Armenian MP Owes Over $6,600 in Car Tax and Penalties—Armenian MP Rustam Gasparyan, representing the 93rd electoral district in Armavir Province, owes 3.165 million AMD ($6,660) in car property tax and pe...
- + Sevan—After almost one quarter of a century, from the depth of her soul, a luminous blue and a warm gold spread. And the glow Sevan left stays behind. Mo...
- + Armenia: Trade Volume Decreases by 5.7% in First 3 Quarters of 2016—During the first three quarters of 2016 (Jan-Sept), Armenia exported US$1.29 billion worth of goods and services and imported $2.3 billion. More... ...
- + Two Young Energy Deputy Directors: One is Prime Minister's Son-in-Law—Harutyunyan, who prior to becoming deputy minister, served as director of BB Group LLC., disclosed 120 million AMD in revenue. His bank assets include...
- + Director of Young Journalists' School in Yerevan Charged with Murder—Vahan Ghazaryan, director of the Young Journalists’ School in Yerevan, has been charged with the October 19 murder of 22-year-old Levon Sahakyan. Mo...
- + 23 Year-Old Is the New Mayor of Azatashen; Takes Over from His Uncle—Mayor Stepanyan notes that while he’s aware of how the mayor’s office functions, he’ll have his uncle to advise him at the beginning. He’s now draftin...
- + Armenia and Georgia Exchange Best Practices in Export Controls—On October 18-19, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan hosted a two-day workshop, bringing together Armenian and Georgian government officials and NGOs to exch...
- + Russia: State Firm Exec Detained for 1 Billion Ruble Embezzlement—Russian police have detained the head of state firm JSC Corporation of Development, Sergey Maslov, on allegations he took part in the embezzlement of ...
- + Mother of Armenian MP Enfiajyan in the Hydro Power Plant Business—As a parent of an MP, Anahit Enfiajyan is obligated to file a financial disclosure with the government’s Ethics Committee. None of them over the past ...
- + NKR Foreign Minister met with the EU Special Representative—On October 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit in Yerevan, met with the EU Spec...
- + Azerbaijani Forces Fire Istiglal Long Range Sniper Rifles—Azerbaijani forces fired 37 rounds of Istiglal long-range sniper rifles last night across the southern and eastern Karabakh Line of Contact per the NK...
- + U.S. and Armenia Continue Cooperation to Prevent Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction—Armenia’s border guards are better trained to counter the illegal transport and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction thanks to border security...
- + AEJ Joins Media and Human Rights Groups’ Protesting Turkey’s Extension of Emergency Laws—The Association of European Journalists (AEJ) - a coalition of 25 international human rights and journalists’ organizations, including Amnesty Interna...
- + Artsakh Defense Army Repels Attempted Azerbaijani Incursions—The Artsakh Defense Army repulsed several incursion attempts by Azerbaijani military units along the southern and eastern flanks of the Karabakh Line ...
- + Crowdfunding to Clear a Minefield in Karabakh—In a global first, The HALO Trust, an international non-profit, has launched a $30,000 crowdfunding campaign to clear a minefield in Myurishen village...
- + SIS Slaps Freeze on Yenikomshian's Bank Account—Armenia’s Special Investigative Service has slapped a freeze on the bank account of Alek Yenikomshian, a member of the Founding Parliament awaiting tr...
- + The Conservation of the Gospel of Tsughrut—The one thousand year old Gospel of Tsughrut or Hovhannes Avetaran is a significant piece of Armenian medieval art in terms of archaeography and simpl...
- + Gyumri Mayor Acquires 3 Private Homes "Overnight"—The list of properties owned by Samvel Balasanyan has dramatically changes since he became mayor of Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city, for years a...
- + New Bill to Mandate Increased Internet Security for Armenian State Agencies—According to a bill on the agenda, state agencies will only be permitted to purchase internet services from companies that provide connections secured...
- + Italy: Organized Crime Family Goes All-In on Maltese Gambling—The family of an Italian organized crime accountant appears to have dodged the seizure of its British assets by moving them offshore to Malta, and is ...
- + Romania: Former Deputy Central Bank Governor Indicted—Romanian prosecutors on Tuesday indicted the former deputy governor of the country’s central bank, Bogdan Olteanu, for allegedly receiving a € 1 milli...
- + Armenia's Parliament Passes Bill Allowing Publication of Signed Voter Rolls and Live Coverage of Voting—According to the changes adopted, scanning of the signed voter rolls will occur at noon one day after election day. Members of local election committe...
- + Garo Yegnukian: "What is most incomprehensible is the position of the US Ambassador to Armenia"—What is most incomprehensible is the position of the US Ambassador to Armenia, who represents the US government. On numerous occasions I have asked an...
- + 8th Pan-Armenian Conference of Journalists Kicks Off in Yerevan—Before the conference got underway, there was a presentation of a stamp commemorating the 19th century Western Armenian feminist writer and first Arme...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Issues Food Safety Directive—Today, Armenian MP Margarit Yesayan asked Karen Karapetyan, recently appointed the country’s prime minister, what steps his government would take to e...
- + Five More Yerevan Buses Outfitted with Wheelchair Lifts—The municipality also reports that another 275 ramps for wheelchair accessibility have been installed at various Yerevan intersections and pedestrian ...
- + Armenian Minister Promises New Social Programs Despite Budgetary Burden—The minister noted that the budget for the social sector has constantly rises over the past few years and that no social program has been, or will be,...
- + Armenia's Human Rights Defender and USAID Rep Discuss Domestic Violence—Arman Totoyan, Armenia’s Human Rights Defender, today discussed the work his office is doing with Deborah Grieser, USAID/Armenia Mission Director. M...
- + United States / Russia: Court Dismisses Lawyers in Magnitsky Fraud Case—A court in the United States ruled on Monday to disqualify lawyers representing a firm connected to the Magnitsky fraud case, after they had switched ...
- + OSCE to Conduct Karabakh Line of Contact Monitoring—On October 20, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a...
- + Armenia's Prosecutor General Unwilling to Seriously Combat Election Fraud—Armenia’s Prosecutor General has examined 597 reports of fraud – media articles and written complaints filed by NGOs and citizens – alleged to have ta...
- + Armenia's National Football Squad Gets New Head Coach—The Football Federation of Armenia has appointed Artour Petrosyan, currently the coach of the Zurich-2 team in Switzerland, as the new head coach of A...
- + Armenian Parliament to Convene Special Session—On the agenda is whether or not to support the new government’s program. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Human Rights Panel Concludes in Washington—The panelists highlighted the deteriorating human rights and rule-of-law conditions in Armenia in recent years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + UWC Dilijan Student Spearheads Re-Apaga Electronic -Waste Recycling Campaugn in Armenia—Among the newly elected Board of Trustees of Re-apaga are philanthropist Veronika Zonabend and the German Ambassador to Armenia, MatthiasKiesler. Mo...
- + Australia: Two Polish Men Charged Over One-Tonne MDMA Seizure—Two Polish nationals were charged on Saturday for allegedly importing more than one tonne of crystal MDMA from Europe and could face life in prison, t...
- + FOI Laws A Global Success Story—All around the world, very real benefits result when legal tools are used to obtain government information. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's HRD and UNHCR Rep Discuss Financial Aid to Syrian-Armenian Refugees—Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan has held a discussion regarding Syrian-Armenian refugees with Christoph Bierwith, who represents the Uni...
- + October 14 CSTO Statement Regarding Karabakh Conflict Settlement—The statement says CSTO expresses its support for the agreements reached at the summits in Vienna (May 16) and St. Petersburg (June 20) designed to le...
- + Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and IRC to Support Syrian Refugees—International Rescue Committee and the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative are developing cash transfer programming for Syrian refugees. More... [Categor...
- + Sevan Van Crash Kills One, Injures Nine—A Mercedes Sprinter van, travelling on the road from Sevan to Yerevan, lost control this morning and collided with a passenger car in the opposite lan...
- + Yerevan Half Marathon 2016—295 runners completed the course this year More... [Category: Politics]
- + Investigators Claim that Artsakh Soldier Was Shot and Killed by Another—It appears that Artsakh soldier Vahagn Virabyan was killed on October 15 after being shot by another soldier in his unit. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Vanadzor Grandmother Doesn’t Have Money to Send Her Two Grandsons to Yerevan for Military Medical Exams—Two of the children have reached the age of military conscription. But Araksya doesn’t have the money to send them to get the medical examination the ...
- + MP Pashinyan: 'Potato farmers supplying defense ministry getting bum deal'—At a special session of Armenia’s parliament today, HAK MP Nikol Pashinyan told colleagues that during a recent trip to Vardenis local potato farmers ...
- + 23 Years Behind Bars: Armenian 'Lifer' Goes on Hunger Strike—Vahagn Maroukyan was imprisoned in 1993, at the age of 19, after being sentenced to death for the premeditated murder of the then military police chie...
- + Yerevan Half Marathon. Kids Run—Yerevan Half Marathon. Kids Run More... [Category: Politics]
- + Deadly Bus Crash in Southern Russia – 3 Russians, 2 Armenians Killed—Of the five killed, 3 were ethnic Russians, citizens of Russia. The two Armenians killed were citizens of Armenia. One was the driver of the bus. ...
- + IDeA Foundation Contributes $ 250 000 and Launches Fundraising for Syrian Armenians—The IDeA Foundation made a statement on Syrian Armenians today. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's ANQA Becomes Member of CHEA International Quality Group—Armenia’s National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation (ANQA) has become a member of the USA-based Council for Higher Educa...
- + Armenia NGO Reps and Justice Ministry Officials Discuss Domestic Violence Bill—Yesterday, according to a Armenia Ministry of Justice press release, representatives from more than ten NGOs discussed a bill to prevent domestic viol...
- + Artsakh Soldier Shot and Killed: Circumstances Unknown—Early this morning, Artsakh soldier Vahagn Virabyan, died after being shot is as yet unknown circumstances along the southern Karabakh Line of Contact...
- + Serzh Sargsyan Meets with Visiting Tajikistan President Rahmon—Sargsyan, according to the presidential website, told Rahmon that Armenia wishes to deepen friendly ties with his country, noting that the current lev...
- + Armenia’s Vanadzor Marketplace Looking for Shoppers—Retailers say they are ready to bargain so long as shoppers understand the nuances and, most importantly, are willing to engage in a bit of political ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 55 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire more than 55 times last night, firing some 1,000 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the N...
- + The Colors of Vanadzor—Residents joke that while everyone in the town is young at heart, in reality, most young people are moving out. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Minister: Government Has Reduced Social Risks to a Minimum—Armenia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Armen Asatryan told reports today in Yerevan that the government had reduced social risks to the minimu...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Issues Directives: One Deals with Nepotism in School Hiring—“What am I talking about? A mother and her daughter are working at the same school. I don’t rule out that such a situation can exist, but we must diff...
- + $30.7 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Armenia in First 8 Months of 2016—Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS) reports that more than half was in the form of chemicals and chemical manufactures. Fabric spinning equip...
- + People with Hearing Disabilities Protest in Yerevan; Demand Resignation of NGO President—A group of people with hearing disabilities protested outside the government building in Yerevan yesterday, demanding that Grigor Grigoryan, president...
- + Artsakh MP Khanoumyan: Government Must Do More to Resettle Syrian-Armenian Refugees—NKR MP Hayk Khanoumyan today circulated a public letter in which he says that Alexander Kananyan, a friend of his who lives in Karvatchar, Artsakh, pr...
- + New Gyumri Council Reelects Samvel Balasanyan as Mayor: 16 Members Stage Protest Boycott—Gyumri incumbent mayor Samvel Balasanyan was today reelected in a closed door vote of the new municipal council's inaugural session in which 16 member...
- + Dilijan Selected as Part of UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities—UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - has recognized Dilijan, Armenia among its Global Network of Learning Citie...
- + Armenia Investment Forum Launched in New York—Armenia Investment Forum started in New York with participation of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on October 10, with the main aim of introducing f...
- + Arts & Culture Freelancers—To cover the arts and culture scene in Yerevan, and Armenia, Hetq is looking for freelancers who can write about events and exhibitions, as well as pr...
- + Former Kolkota Armenian School Manager Sends Protest Letter to CatholicosKarekin II—Who would have thought that Your Holiness above all people in Armenia would be the architect of curbing higher education or children. It has been offi...
- + Book on Medieval Armenian Block Print Fabrics Hits Stores—Including more than 200 samples of medieval Armenian block prints replicated by Kyurkchyan, the book is the third in a series by the author. More......
- + Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s Builds Community Center in Artsakh's Toumi Village—Toumi, a village in Artsakh’s Hadrut Region, is the site of the latest multi-functional community center to be built by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund...
- + Armenian Soldier Killed in Artsakh—Artsakh Defense Army soldier Sanasar Grigoryan was killed by Azerbaijani gunfire while serving in an army post in the eastern section of the country, ...
- + Romania Trounces Armenia in World Cup Qualifier: It’s Bye-Bye Time for Armenian Coach Sukiasyan—If the FFA president had no problem launching a witch-hunt to find traitors within the team, then it follows that the coach could utter such remarks b...
- + Samtskhe-Javakheti - Georgian Parliamentary Election Results: 3 Armenians Elected, 4th Possible—The other two Armenians who will sit in the Georgian parliament, representing Samtskhe-Javakheti, are Ruslan Poghosyan and Samvel Manukyan. Respective...
- + The Bardakjians from Aleppo: “It was raining bombs”—“Every time a gas tank blows, we think it’s as a bomb. The situation? It’s really bad there,” says Arpi, who then remains silent. More... [Category:...
- + Armenia: Talin 5K Fun Run—A 5K Fun Run took place today in the Armenian town of Talin More... [Category: Politics]
- + IDeA Foundation Will Financially Support Efforts to Bring Syrian-Armenian Refugees to Armenia—The IDeA Foundation made a statement on Syrian Armenians today. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Celebrates Its 2,798th Birthday—Margaryan said that the savings would go towards presenting gifts to 2,798 families. More... [Category: Politics]
- + "Georgia Dream-Democratic Georgia" Wins Parliamentary Elections; Henzel Mkoyan Reelcted in Javakhk—According to preliminary elections results issued by Georgia’s Central Election Commission, the Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia party came in firs...
- + Paris Mayor Arrives in Yerevan; To Participate in Erebouni 2,798 Anniversary Festivities—Hildago’s entourage includes all political representatives in the Paris municipal council, and will meet with partners in the local economic and educa...
- + Garo Yegnukian Launches Hunger Strike to Protest "Baseless" Detention in Armenia—Yegnukian is also protesting the fact that a Yerevan judge recently denied him bail and extended his detention by two months. (Yegnukian has already s...
- + Raffi Simonian, an Aleppo-Armenian Now Working as a Barber in Yerevan: "They all want to come here, but don't have the money"—In the past five years, according to Zarmig, the Armenian population of Aleppo has seen 200 dead and as many wounded. The editor says that most died w...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 50 Times—Azerbaijan, according to the NKR Ministry of Defense, violated the Karabakh ceasefire fifty times last night, firing more than 450 rounds of various c...
- + Armenian President Welcomes Paris Mayor Anne Hildago to Yerevan—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today welcomed a delegation to Yerevan headed by Paris Mayor Anne Hildago. More... [Category: Politics]
- + President Sargsyan Flies to New York to Attend International Investment Conference—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will leave for the United States tomorrow to participate in launching of the Armenia Investment Conference in New Yo...
- + Southern California Company Creates App for Armenian-Flavored "Emojis"—ZaRRian, a southern California company, has created an Armenian “emojis” app that the creators say portrays Armenian cultural traditions and unique ch...
- + Artsakh Soldier Wounded by Azerbaijani Gunfire—Artsakh Defense Army soldier Hayk Hambardzumyan was wounded by Azerbaijani gunfire earlier today at a military post in the south of the country. Mor...
- + Armenian MP Postanjyan: "Changing faces in government will not result in systematic change"—Referring to the recent ministerial shuffle in the Armenian government, outspoken opposition MP Zaruhie Postanjyan said that such changes would not le...
- + Armenian President Welcomes New Kuwaiti Ambassador—Newly appointed Ambassador of Kuwait to Armenia Nawaf Abdul Aziz Al-Enezi presented his diplomatic credentials today to Armenian President Serzh Sargs...
- + ARF MP Rustamyan Expresses Confidence in New Armenian Government: "New prime minister has launched a process of change"—Armen Rustamyan, who heads the ARF faction in Armenia’s parliament, told reporters today that he saw a process of real change in the new government an...
- + Change.org Petition Seeks to Stop Gold Mining in Armenia's Amulsar Mine—Together with local and international organizations Pan-Armenian Environmental Front (PAEF) civil initiative has started a petition on change.org wit...
- + Union of Churches of Evangelical Faith Condemns Attack Against Vanadzor Pastor—The press in Armenia have reported that Peleshyan, a member of the Armenian Rebirth party, and others in his entourage, forced their way into the chu...
- + Azerbaijan Employs Long-range Sniper Rifles Along Karabakh Border—Intensive firing took place in the east and southeast, where Azerbaijani forces employed long-range sniper rifles. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian President: "This government can achieve what all others failed to do"—At today’s government cabinet session, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan addressed the newly appointed prime minister and ministers and declared that ...
- + Notorious Syunik Provincial Governor Expected to Get the Axe—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will soon consider whether or not to sign a bill passed by the parliament dismissing Surik Khachatryan as provincia...
- + Armenian Finance Minister Expects 3.2% Economic Growth in 2017—Arguing that Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s description of Armenia’s economic situation as “complex” shouldn’t lead to negative expectatio...
- + PFA to Hold Panel Discussion on Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Armenia—The anti-regime protests of the past 18 months in Armenia were accompanied by excessive use of police force, widespread crackdown on civil and opposit...
- + Armenia Plans to Spend $5.8 Million on 2017 Parliamentary Elections—According to the draft expenditure, 260 million AMD ($584,000) of the 2.784 billion AMD ($5.868 million) slotted for the elections will go to the poli...
- + Azerbaijan Intensifies Fire Along Northern Karabakh Line of Contact—The ministry reports that Azerbaijani forces fired 4,000 rounds of various caliber weapons across the border, especially in the north, where they empl...
- + Armenia's National Debt to Bypass $6 Billion in 2017—Armenia’s national debt, the amount owed by the government, is fast approaching US$5.5 billion and is expected to reach $5.866 billion by the end of t...
- + Armenia Gets New Defense Minister—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today appointed Vigen Sargsyan as the country’s new defense minister. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s 2017 Draft Budget: Defense Gets 15.4%—Armenia’s 2017 Draft Budget: Defense Gets 15.4% More... [Category: Politics]
- + “HayPost” Launches “ACRA Credit Reporting” Services—Now, thanks to the cooperation between «HayPost» and «ACRA Credit Reporting», customers will be able to save their time and get the credit reports fro...
- + Nalbandian Reappointed Armenia's Foreign Minister—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today reappointed Edward Nalbandian as the country’s foreign minister. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Civil Contract Party Board Resigns in Wake of Local Election Defeats—Given its string of defeats in the October 2 local elections in Armenia, the board of the opposition Civil Contract party has declared that it will re...
- + Armenian National Congress Licks Its Wounds and Focuses on 2017 Parliamentary Elections—Arguing that it losses in the October 2 local elections in Gyumri and Vanadzor (the second and third largest towns in Armenia) were due to “clan polit...
- + Armenia Central Bank Employees to Get New Offices and Continued Health Insurance—1.620 billion AMD (US$3.4 million) is to be allocated to alleviate sink holes at the guest house and residential building at the Bank’s education/rese...
- + Ukrainian Top Officials Involved in Secret Offshore Deals—A number of high-ranking Ukrainian officials used a complex web of offshore companies and bank accounts to conduct property deals in multiple countrie...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted—On October 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planne...
- + New Armenian Prime Minister Declares Millions in Cash Savings—He’s declared cash savings of 120 million AMD (US$253,000), $3.7 million, 850,000 Euros and 55 million Rubles ($880,000). More... [Category: Politic...
- + Armenian Law Enforcement Busts Mercury Trafficking Ring—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) says it arrested six individuals who were planning to sell 57 kilograms of mercury for US$160,000. More......
- + Armenia’s Opposition Parties: Same Old Same Old—Addressing the National Assembly on Wednesday, September 14, Armenia’s newly appointed Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan acknowledged the “grave” state ...
- + Armenia: Garni Elects First New Mayor in Twenty Years—Garni, a community in Armenia’s Kotayk Province best known for its 1st century A.D. Hellenistic temple, elected its first new mayor in twenty years ye...
- + Hakobyan Appointed Chief of Armed Forces General Staff—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has appointed Movses Hakobyan Chief of the General Staff of the country’s armed forces. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Armen Gevorgyan Appointed Presidential Chief of Staff—Gevorgyan, who had been serving as secretary of Armenia’s National Security Council, was appointed chief of staff to the President Robert Kocharyan in...
- + Armenian Education Minister to Attend Moscow Conference—Newly appointed Armenian Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan flew to Moscow today heading a delegation that will attend the October 3-4 ...
- + Areni Wine Festival 2016—Areni Wine Festival More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia: Local Elections Today in 373 Communities—Armenia’s citizens go to the polls today to choose local leaders in 373 communities spread throughout six of the country’s provinces. More... [Categ...
- + Denmark: Government Pays For Panama Papers Data—Denmark’s tax authority paid roughly US$ 900,000 to an anonymous source for data on its citizens from the Panama Papers leak, local media reported on ...
- + Armenian Agricultural Minister Calls for "Business Approaches" in Villages—Newly appointed Armenian Minister of Agriculture Ignaty Arakelyan told reporters today that he is drafting a strategic program whereby the government ...
- + The Organic Agriculture Support Initiative Launches 18 Grant Projects and Support Program for Small Farmers—On 29 September 2016 the Organic Agriculture Support Initiative (OASI) presented the 18 successful applicants which were granted with funding and anno...
- + WWF Launches Program to Protect Caucasus Leopard in Armenia—Since 2002, the WWF has been implementing a program in Armenia to preserve the leopard, resulting not only in a return of the species but also a sligh...
- + Foreign Relations Committee Prez - Economic Development Will Solve Other Sector Problems—While admitting that Armenia’s new government has yet to be finalized, Artak Zakaryan, President of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Fore...
- + SME Consultant: Armenia's New Tax Code Drafted Without Sector Feedback—Hakob Avagyan, president of Armenia’s Small and Medium Sized Business Cooperation Association, complained that the country’s new tax code was drafted ...
- + School Kids in Armenian Village Stage Strike: Demand Decent Learning Environment—Something quite unique happened on September 27 in the village of Vardenis, in Armenia’s Aragatzotn Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Panama Papers: European Parliament Launches Inquiry—The European Parliament launched a detailed inquiry into the Panama Papers leak of confidential documents on Tuesday, in an effort to close offhsore l...
- + "Mountainous Karabakh is a historical province of Armenia", Nalbandian Declares at Stanford Univ.—On September 28, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian spoke about the Karabakh conflict and possible settlement options at a talk at Stanford U...
- + Company Fined $21,000 for Illegal Business Activity in Yerevan's Tashir Street Shopping Center—Armenia’s State Revenue Committee has fined Vernisaj 1 Ltd, a commercial retail developer, 10 million AMD (US$21,100) for leasing retail space in Yere...
- + Arsin?e Khanjian to Diaspora: Sign Up to Become Observers in April 2017 Parliamentary Elections in Armenia—The following is an open letter penned by Arsin?eKhanjian, urging Armenians worldwide to “re-examining the nature of the Armenian Diaspora’s engagemen...
- + Evicted Yerevan Residents and Disgruntled Workers Demonstrate: Temporarily Block Nalbandian Street—Disgruntled former workers at Yerevan’s Nairit chemical plant demonstrated outside the Government Building in the Armenian capital today demanding tha...
- + Armenia Gets New Minister of Culture—Amiryan has a background in TV. He was appointed executive director of Armenian Public TV in 2010 and has served as a member of the board since 2015. ...
- + Armenia - Former Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Gets the Nod Again—Rostomyan was appointed president of Armenia’s Basketball federation in 2006 and served as secretary general of the National Olympic Committee from 20...
- + Hranoush Hakobyan Gets Reappointed Armenia's Diaspora "Czar"—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today reappointed Artem Asatryan as Minister of Labor and Social Affairs; Armen Yeristyan as Minister of Emergency S...
- + Artsakh Foreign Minister, Visiting Belgium, Seeks Greater Ties with EU—On September 27, during his ongoing working visit to Belgium, Artsakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Karen Mirzoyan met with Eleni Theocharous, President...
- + Pre-Trial Detention Lifted for Two Who "Assisted" Sasna Dzrer Armed Group—A Yerevan prosecutor today lifted pre-trial detention against two individuals charged with aiding and abetting the armed Sasna Dzrer group that seized...
- + 14 Armenian MPs Sign Petition to Lift Ghukasyan's Pre-trial Detention—14 Armenian MPs have signed a petition calling for the lifting of pre-trial detention imposed on Andreas Ghukasyan, a member of the Votki Hayastan (Ri...
- + Paghaghbyur: An Armenian Village Slowly Fading on the Georgian Border—“My brother visited and said that there were houses for the taking. There were five of us sisters-in-law. We said we would buy some animals to raise,”...
- + Baroness Cox Visits Artsakh to Mark Country's 25th Independence Anniversary—NKR National Assembly President Ashot Ghulyan today hosted Baroness Caroline Cox and members of HART (Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust) in Stepanakert. ...
- + Artsakh Soldier Posthumously Awarded Combat Service Medal—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan posthumously awarded soldier Sevak Khachatryan, killed yesterday along the Karabakh Line of Contact by Azerbaijani fir...
- + Gyumri Rock Fest 2016—Gyumri Rock Fest 2016 More... [Category: Politics]
- + 375 Communities In Armenia to Hold Local Elections on October 2—256 communities will go to the polls to elect both mayors and municipal council members. 36 communities will only elect mayors and 83 only municipal c...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 35 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 35 times last night, firing 500 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the RMK Ministry of De...
- + Lebanese Businessman Wants to Build Amusement Parks in Yerevan—Saying that Yerevan has great potential, Lebanese businessman Said Taouk, owner of a company called AZPro, told Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan today th...
- + Hetq Reporters Win 4 Awards at 2016 Tvapatum (Digistory) Competition in Armenia—For their multimedia piece The Valuable Gifts of MPs, Grisha Balasanyan and Davit Banuchyan won 1st prize in the category “Best Use of Media 3.0 Techn...
- + Armenian Customs Officials Thwart Tomato Smuggling Attempt—Armenia’s State Revenue Committee (SRC) says its inspectors thwarted an attempt to smuggle Georgian and Turkish tomatoes into Armenia at the Bagratash...
- + Javakhk Armenian Council Holds Off Supporting Candidates in Georgian Parliamentary Election—Regarding the upcoming Georgian parliamentary elections scheduled for October 8, the Council of Armenian NGOs of Samtske-Javakh and Kvemo-Kartli has a...
- + Armenian Deputy Defense Minister Discusses Karabakh with OSCE Official—Armenia’s First Deputy Minister of Defense Tavit Tonoyan (photo) discussed the current situation along the Karabakh Line of Contact with Ambassador An...
- + Azerbaijani Fire Kills Artsakh Soldier—Sevak Khachatryan was killed yesterday morning while serving at a southern Artsakh army base when he was hit by Azerbaijani fire, this according to th...
- + Prosperous Armenia MP Launches Petition to Release Activist Ghukasyan—Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) MP Tigran Ourikhanyan has launched a petition drive in Armenia’s parliament to change the pre-trial detention status of...
- + Yerevan Court Lengthens Ghukasyan's Pre-Trial Detention by Two Months—A Yerevan court today lengthened the pre-trial detention of Andreas Ghukasyan, charged with fomenting public disorder, by another two months. More.....
- + Armenian Prime Minister Picks Gazprom Armenia PR Head as Adviser—Newly appointed Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today named Shoushan Sardaryan as his adviser regarding public affairs. More... [Category: ...
- + Yerevan Court Denies Bail to Sasna Dzrer Member Barseghyan—A Yerevan court today lengthened the pre-trial detention of Smbat Barseghyan, a member of the Sasna Dzrer armed group that seized a Yerevan police bui...
- + Hetq Reporters Win 4 Awards at 2016 Tvapatum (Digistory) Competition in Armenia—Hetq reporters won four awards at the “Tvapatum (Digistory) – Stories About Change 2016” competition held in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Edward Nalbandian received the representatives of the American Jewish Committee—On September 24, in New York, Edward Nalbandian, the Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia, received the representatives of the American Jewish Committee...
- + Meeting of Foreign Minister of Armenia and Iraq—On September 24, while paying a working visit to New York, Edward Nalbandian, the Acting Foreign Minister, had a meeting with Ibrahim al-Jaafari, the ...
- + Jewish Extremists Arrested for Disrupting Armenian Church Singers in Jerusalem—Two far-right Jewish activists were arrested on September 22 for disrupting the performance of an Armenian church choir at the Clal Center mall in Jer...
- + Company Linked to Son of Armenia’s Former Prosecutor General Plans to Build Two Small Hydropower Plants—The Water Resources Management Agency of Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection is currently drafting a water usage permit for the Astghaber small hy...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister’s Speech at 71st UN Session: Speaks About ISIS, Syrian-Armenian Refugees, and Constitutional Reform—Armenian Foreign Minister’s Speech at 71st UN Session: More... [Category: Politics]
- + Family of Former Yerevan Mayor: Dabbling in the Czech Real Estate Market—Hetq reports on the real estate business interests of Yervand Zakharyan and his children in that country. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Health of Sasna Dzrer Member Improves; Gets Transferred to Convicts’ Hospital—During the two-week siege, Manukyan was shot in the legs by police and underwent a series of operations at the center. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Cheese Tops Dairy Exports from Armenia: Most Goes to Russia—During the first seven months of 2016 Armenia produced 13,000 tons of cheese, 3,600 tons of yoghurt, 3,500 tons of sour cream, 550 tons of cottage che...
- + Yerevan Court Extends Pre-Trial Detention for Sasna Dzrer's Khantoyan—Khantoyan, a member of the armed group that seized a Yerevan police building in July, wanted to be released on bail while awaiting trial. More... [C...
- + Bahamas: ICIJ Uncovers Names Behind Thousands of Offshore Companies—Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) partner the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has released a new l...
- + New Armenian Prime Minister: “We have a great reserve of resources that must be utilized”—Newly appointed Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, addressing a government cabinet session today, said that the country had a great reserve of ...
- + 2016 International Hrant Dink Award Goes to Diyarbakir Bar Association and Theresa Kachindamoto from Malawi—On behalf of the Diyarbakir Bar Association, Ahmet ?zmen received the award from the 2016 International Hrant Dink Award jury members MurathanMungan a...
- + Ten-Year-Old Lian’s Wish: “I want my father’s eyes to open, so he can work and pay the debts”—Moushegh Khachatryan lost his sight 18 years ago. But he remembers all the village streets and manages to get around. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia: A Playground for Diaspora Armenians?—Monte and the others were great, but where was everybody else?" More... [Category: Politics]
- + 25th Anniversary of Armenia's Independence—Yerevan, 2016. 25th Anniversary of Armenia's Independence More... [Category: Politics]
- + Caveat Emptor: Avoid Buying Meat at Yerevan’s G.U.M. Market—Meat and meat products are being transported to the market in unsanitary vehicles and then stored without proper refrigeration – even at stalls that h...
- + End of Transition – Shifting Focus: A Quarter Century After the Soviet Collapse—Call for Conference Papers and Announcement of Research Support More... [Category: Politics]
- + Today’s Army of Armenia—Today’s Army of Armenia More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Wines: Production Levels Basically Unchanged Over Past 5 Years—When it comes to wine making in Armenia, there’s what produced in a villager’s still and what’s produced in wineries and factories – the former isn’t ...
- + International Hrant Dink Award Ceremony—In its 8th year, the award ceremony will be hosted by Ece Dizdar. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia: Celebrating 25 Years of Independence—Today, a military parade took place in Yerevan’s Republic Square, to mark the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence More... [Category: Politics...
- + Two Stamps Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Armenian Independence—The stamps have been printed in “Cartor” Printing House, France, with face values of 200 and 300 Armenian drams. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Serj Tankian: Independence Without Justice Means Little—Independence means little when a large segment of the public is discontent. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Judge Extends Pre-Trial Detention of Yegnukian by Two Months—A Yerevan judge today extended the pre-trial detention of Garo Yegnukian, a member of the opposition Founding Parliament who has already spent two mon...
- + U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Congratulates Armenian People on Independence Day—On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to extend my congratulations to the people of Armenia as you celebrate the 25th anniversa...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 200 Rounds Last Night Across Karabakh Border—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire twenty times last night, firing 200 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the NKR Ministry o...
- + Armenia Gets New Ministers—President Serzh Sargsyan today appointed the following new ministers: Vahan Martirosyan – Minister of Transport and Communications, More... [Catego...
- + Children of Mongolian Mom and Armenian Dad Get Armenian Citizenship—Varsik and Arshak, who moved to Armenia five years ago from Mongolia, have finally received Armenian citizenship. More... [Category: Politics]
- + GLIMPSE : An Exhibition of Ma?da Chavak’s Sketches in Yerevan—The exhibition opens at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 27, at the gallery’s 2nd floor. More... [Category: Politics]
- + HAK Secretary: "Independence must be safeguarded, strengthened and passed to future generations"—Looking back on 25 years of Armenian independence, Amenian National Congress (HAK) Secretary Aram Manukyan said: Let god grant the Armenian people bra...
- + Son of Gyumri Prosperous Armenia Party Candidate Killed in Apparent Shooting—A son of Vardan Grigoryan, a Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) candidate in the upcoming local elections in Gyumri, died today from a gunshot wound to th...
- + Local Elections Today in 5 Armenian Provinces—Observers from one international organization (Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Europe) and ten local organizations w...
- + Byurakan, Armenia: Voting in a Car—Byurakan, Armenia: Voting in a Car More... [Category: Politics]
- + Son of “General” Manvel Grigoryan Serves as Proxy in Etchmiadzin Vote but Isn’t Registered as One—This reporter uncovered some funny business today at the 19/10 polling station in Etchmiadzin, Armenia – the fiefdom of “General” Manvel Grigoryan, an...
- + Cops Descend on Tzaghkahovit; “SasnaDzrer” Member Is Running for Mayor in Native Village—More than twenty police have descended on the Aragatzotn village of Tzaghkahovit, where one of the four candidates running for mayor is Arayik Khantoy...
- + Tehran: Political Consultations Between the Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Iran—On September 18, political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran were held in Tehra...
- + Son of General Manvel Grigoryan Wins Reelection as Etchmiadzin Mayor—Karen Grigoryan, running on the Republican Party of Armenia ticket, was reelected mayor of Etchmiadzin yesterday, beating his closest rival, Artur Tou...
- + Udjan: ARF Candidate Wins Mayoral Election—ARF member Nairi Kirakosyan was elected mayor of Udjan, a village in Armenia’s Aragatzotn Province, yesterday by a vote of 869 to 622. More... [Cate...
- + Ashtarak: 27 Year-Old Elected Mayor—Yesterday, 27-year-old Tovmas Shahverdyan was elected mayor of Ashtarak, a town of 18,000 about a 30-minute drive northwest of Yerevan. More... [Cat...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies in Unknown Circumstances—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that soldier Narek Patatanyan was killed today after being shot in as yet unknown circumstances. More... [Catego...
- + Yerevan Court Rejects Parole for Convict Serving Life Sentence—A Yerevan court has rejected parole for Alik Grigoryan, who has served 18 years’ imprisonment on charges of engaging in criminal activities as a membe...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister to Address 71st UN General Assembly—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian leaves for New York tomorrow to address the 71st Regular Session of the UN General Assembly. More... [C...
- + "Sasna Dzrer" Solidarity Rallies Today in 16 Cities in 10 Countries—Armenia’s Founding Parliament political opposition organization says that rallies and marches will take place in 16 cities in ten countries calling fo...
- + President Sargsyan Wraps Up Trip to CIS Meeting in Kyrgyzstan—After the close of the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) Council of Heads of States meeting in Kyrgystan, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, ac...
- + Armenia's New Prime Minister to Tax Authorities: Don't Hassle Small and Medium Sized Business—During his first address today at a government cabinet session, newly appointed Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan said that the tax authoritie...
- + Armenia Gets New Prosecutor General—Armenia’s National Assembly, by a vote of 97 to 3, today appointed Artur Davtyan as the country’s new Prosecutor General. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Attempts to Silence Those Speaking Out About Threats Posed by Armenia’s Amulsar Gold Mine—Levon Galstyan was “invited” to the police, but since there was no official notification, he refused to go. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Uzbekistan: US, Netherlands Seeking US$ 1.4 Billion from Telia in Karimova Case—US and Dutch authorities are seeking a record US$ 1.4 billion settlement from Nordic telecommunications firm Telia Company to resolve allegations of l...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 20 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire twenty times last night, firing some 225 rounds of various caliber weapons, according to the NKR Ministry ...
- + Armenian President to Kyrgyzstan for CIS Summit—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has left for Kyrgyzstan to attend a CIS Council of Heads of States meeting. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Expo 2016 Slated for Tehran in October—Armenia Expo 2016, showcasing goods and services produced in Armenia in a wide range of sectors, will take place in Tehran from October 5-8. More.....
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Particpates in Bishkek CIS Ministerial Council—On September 16, in Bishkek, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, participated and delivered remarks at the session of the Council of the ...
- + Serbia: Football Fan Club Leader Among 30 Arrested in Drug Bust—A joint investigation by Serbian and German law enforcement has led to the arrest of 30 people, including the head of a Belgrade football fan club,on ...
- + Montenegro: Former President Convicted of Corruption in Second Plea Deal—The former president of the now-defunct State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, Svetozar Marovic, has been convicted of the full battery of corruption c...
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- + Deputy Foreign Minister Tight-lipped Regarding Personnel Changes at Ministry—Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan was tight-lipped as to whether he and his boss, Edward Nalbandian, would be replaced by newly appo...
- + Dead Souls: Moldova's Zombie Voters—It’s a grave matter. About 2.8 million Moldovans are listed on the official electoral roll for the country’s Oct. 30 presidential election. But Organi...
- + Armenia’s 1st Inclusive Theatre Company to Feature in the Unlimited Festival at Tramway, Glasgow—The British Council has partnered with the National Centre of Aesthetics (NCA) Small Theatre in Yerevan to create Hiraeth, a new dance work exploring ...
- + Kosovo: Company Linked to Wesley Clark Granted Coal Rights—Kosovo has granted the rights to search for coal over one-third of its territory to a company linked to retired US General Wesley Clark, an investigat...
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- + Azerbaijan Fires 450 Rounds Across Karabakh Border Last Night—According to the NKR Ministry of Defense, Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times last night, firing over 450 rounds of various caliber...
- + Brussels-Yerevan Flight Scheduled for Latter This Year—A new flight linking Brusssels and Yerevan flight should become a reality sometime this year. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Doctors from France Visit Injured Soldiers in Armenia—Yesterday, the two Armenian doctors visited soldiers at the Central Clinical Military Hospital and today went to the Izmirlian Medical Center. More...
- + Armenian National Congress Economist: Challenges Facing Armenia Need Political Solutions—Vahan Khachatryan, an economist by profession and a member of the opposition Armenian National Congress (HAK), is pessimistic about the possibility of...
- + Civil Contract Party Nominates Nikol Pashinyan as Armenia’s Future Prime Minister—Civil Contract Party Nominates Nikol Pashinyan as Armenia’s Future Prime Minister More... [Category: Politics]
- + EU Makes €7 million Payment to Armenian Government to Support Agricultural and Rural Development—EU Makes €7 million Payment to Armenian Government to Support Agricultural and Rural Development More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia NGOs Not Fully Satisfied with Electoral Process Reforms—The undersigned NGOs have issued the following statement regarding reforms to the electoral process in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Belarus elections efficiently organized, long-standing systemic shortcomings remain, international observers say—The 11 September parliamentary elections were efficiently organized and there were visible efforts to address some long-standing issues, but a number ...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire 45 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 45 times last night, firing more than 750 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the NKR Mini...
- + Karen Karapetyan Appointed New Prime Minister of Armenia—President Serzh Sargsyan today appointed Karen Karapetyan the new prime minister of Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Nominations for the 2017 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity Now Closed—The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative has announced that nominations for the 2017 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity have closed. More... [Category: ...
- + Defending Armenia’s Workers – Is Class Struggle on the Agenda?—Ask a waitress or a supermarket clerk in Yerevan if she and her fellow workers are members of a labor union (arhmiutyun). More... [Category: Polit...
- + Business Interests of Armenia’s Next Prime Minister; Everything Registered in Names of Family Members—Like Hovik Abrahamyan, the prime minister he’ll replace, Karapetyan’s business interests in Armenia are registered in the name of his family members. ...
- + Kazakhstan: The Head of Free Trade Zone Detained in $ 1 Million Bribe Case—The Almaty City Court on Thursday detained the head of a Silk Road free-trade zone between China and Kazakhstan for two months on suspicion of accepti...
- + Future Generations to Inherit Outgoing PM Abrahamyan’s Legacy of Debt—When outgoing Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan first took office in April 2014, Armenia’s government debt (also known as public debt) stood at...
- + President Sargsyan Lauds New Prime Minister As 'Capable of Spearheading Real Reforms'—Arguing that the 2015 changes to Armenia’s Constitution were a necessary step to usher in long-term and substantive reforms to the country’s political...
- + Armenian Army Seeks Ways to Decrease Suicides Within Its Ranks—Yesterday, in Yerevan, the Ministry of Defense organized a meeting to discuss ways to minimize suicides in the army. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sasna Dzrer’s Pavlik Manukyan: “If Armenia gets better, then I am good as well”—“Pavlik says that his health is relative to the state of the country. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia: 78 Taiwanese Among 129 Deported to China for Fraud—Armenia has deported 78 Taiwanese citizens accused of a US$ 1.1 million scam to mainland China, where they are likely to face prosecution, Chinese aut...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 1,100 Rounds Across Karabakh Line of Contact—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 60 times last night, firing more than 1,100 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the NKR Mi...
- + Serzhik Avetisyan Appointed President of Appeals Court Criminal Chamber—Serzhik Avetisyan has been appointed president of the criminal chamber of the appeals court of Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Toothless Law: Some Armenian Ambassadors, Including Aznavour, Fail to File Financial Disclosures—There are three ambassadors of Armenia who do not file financial disclosures with the country’s Commission on Ethics of High-Ranking Officials. More...
- + Former Yerevan Mayor Gets Nod as Next Armenian Prime Minister: Promises Results—Karen Karapetyan, the man nominated to be the next prime minister of Armenia, addressed the council of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia yesterda...
- + A Keghetzi?s Memoirs of the Armenian Genocide—From Hell to Heaven: Memoirs of the Armenian Genocide and the Volunteer Corps By Armenag Antranigian Translated by: Vatche Ghazarian Published b...
- + Armenia’s Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Officially Resigns—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan officially submitted his resignation at a government session on Sept. 8. Hovik Abrahamyan ...
- + 2016 AYF Olympics: Friday Results (Swimming, Golf, Tennis)—Below are the results of the Friday events at the 83rd»Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Olympic Games, which were hosted by the AYF New Jersey “A...
- + Armenian Defense Ministry Delegation to Moscow for Talks—A delegation headed by Deputy Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan has left for Moscow today for a two-day round of bilateral talks on Armenian-Russian mi...
- + Independence Anniversary Exhibit at Yerevan History Museum—An exhibit entitled “There is No Freedom Within the Borders Drawn by Others”, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence will open on...
- + Armenia’s Prime Minister to Resign: Says New Approaches Needed to Overcome Old Problems—Saying that Armenia is a country in transition and replete with unresolved issues of a corresponding nature, today, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abra...
- + Platon’s Money; Former Moldovan MP Considered "Mastermind of Financial Crime"—Businessman Veaceslav Platon, 43, is considered by Moldovan law enforcement to be a mastermind of financial crime. They believe he is linked to money ...
- + Voskehat: Iranian-Armenian Preaches Clean Living and Chemical Free Farming—Vanik Keshishyan, an Iranian-Armenian farmer in the Armavir village of Voskehat, doesn’t believe in chemical pesticides or fertilizers. More... [Cat...
- + Land and Culture Organization Completes 20th Project in Armenia—PASADENA, Calif.—Summer 2016 marked another successful campaign for the Land and Culture Organization (LCO)/Organization Terre et Culture (OTC).» Afte...
- + Two Armenian Servicemen Killed on LoC in Four Days—Arman Ghandilyan (b. 1997), Arayik Ordubekyan (b. 1997) Killed By Azerbaijani Fire STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Arman Ghandilyan (b....
- + ANCA, Armenian Church Leaders to Speak at ‘In Defense of Christians’ Washington Conference—Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan; ANCA’s Dimejian, Hamparian, Karakashian, and Sahakyan to Join International Experts to Shed Light on the Plight of Middle...
- + HayPost and RIA Money Transfer Award Monetary Prizes—Every Haypost customer sending or receiving transfer by RIA system will get the possibility to take part in the draw of 100 US dollars raffled every m...
- + Yerevan’s Narekatsi Art Center Celebrates 12th Anniversary Highlighting Sayat Nova—Every year, the Center dedicates its activities to a prominent Armenian cultural figure. This year it was the turn of the 18th century Armenian poet, ...
- + Hungary: While Orban Attacks EU, His Brother Gets Funds—Gamma Analcont Kft., a company co-owned by Orban’syounger brother Gyozo Orban Jr., has been the beneficiary of EU grants awarded through a process und...
- + Russia: Energy Executives Detained for Bribery—Russian investigators have detained senior energy company executives on allegations they paid millions in bribes to government officials in the countr...
- + "For the EU, Armenia is not just a neighbour but part of the European family"—The Head of the European Union Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr ?witalski, explains in an interview why Armenia is so important to the EU, and ...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies: Violation of Sentinel Rules Cited as Cause—Artsakh soldier Arman Ghandilyan died early this morning as a consequence of what the NKR Ministry of Defense reports as a “violation of the rules of ...
- + No Ceasefire Violations During OSCE Karabakh Monitoring—The OSCE reports that during monitoring conducted earlier today in the Omar mountain pass along the northern LoC separating the NKR and Azerbaijan the...
- + Sassounian: Turkey Conspired with ISIS in its Deceptive Invasion of Syria—Syria has been the hub of shifting international military and political intrigues since the start of the “Civil War” in 2011. The diverse conflicting ...
- + ALMA ‘East Meets West’ Exhibit Features Vartabedian, Gevorkian Photos—The Armenian Museum of America (ALMA) will host an exhibit in October and November featuring the photography of Tom Vartabedian and Sona (Dulgarian) G...
- + Haverhill Church Celebrates its Last ?Badarak? For the Road Ahead—HAVERHILL, Mass.—Since 1945, St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church has remained a sacred cornerstone of this once bustling shoe capita...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 40 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire forty times last night, firing more than 600 rounds of various caliber weapons across the Line of Contact, ...
- + Aronian to Participate in Mikhail Tal Memorial Tournament—Armenian chess star Levon Aronian will play in the 10th Mikhail Tal Memorial to start in Moscow on September 25. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE to Monitor Karabakh Line of Contact—On September 7, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a plan...
- + Armath Engineering Labs: How Technology Is Changing the Way We Approach Education in Armenia—Kima is 9 and she wants to be a doctor. More... [Category: Politics]
- + A Genocide is Not an Accident; It is a Choice—International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies’ 2016 University Program “A Genocide is not an accident; it is a choice. It occurs be...
- + Megerian Carpet to Host and Sponsor Mer Doon’s 10th Anniversary Celebration—» Mer Doon will Celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Oct. 10 ECHMIADZIN, Armenia—Megerian Carpet Armenia will host and sponsor Mer Doon’s 10th anniver...
- + Tom Vartabedian’s Rio: A Silver Medal—Harry Derderian While many of us were watching the likes of mega-medal winners Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt in Rio 2016, everyone’s favorite journa...
- + Impunity and lack of solidarity expose India’s journalists to attack—Corruption scandals make for attention-grabbing headlines, but when journalists who expose wrongdoing are killed, their murder is often the end of the...
- + Yerevan Woodworker Donates Sales to Sasna Dzrer Members and the Man Who Brought Them Food—Arsen, Artur Sargsyan’s brother, says some 70 pieces have already been sold. The money was supposed to go towards paying Artur’s bail, but a court den...
- + Artsakh: Civic Movement Created to Monitor Constitutional Change Referedum—The founders say the movement will monitor the planned for constitutional change process in the country and hopes to get a large number of residents i...
- + Animal Cruelty: Endangered Brown Bear Cub a Yerevan Neighborhood Attraction—Kids in a Yerevan neighborhood have no qualms petting a seven-month old bear cub being kept in a tiny barred enclosure. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Thursday: Arriving at the AYF Olympics—Beyond the normal excitement of going to the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Olympics, I was glad to be returning to a place with which I was quite fa...
- + AYF Softball:»A Saturday Tradition—When I was a member of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), Saturdays were dedicated to Track and Field preliminaries.» During my era as an AYFer, par...
- + Artsakh Soldier Not Killed by Azerbaijani Fire, but Due to Unspecified Accident—The NKR Ministry of Defense, in a statement released today, says that Arayik Ordubekyan wasn’t killed by Azerbaijani gunfire on September 2, as previo...
- + Congressional Armenian Caucus Congratulates NKR on 25 Years of Independence—Bipartisan Leadership Pledges Ongoing Support; Calls for the Formal Recognition of Artsakh’s Independence WASHINGTON—Leaders of the Congressional Ca...
- + ANCC: Canada Must Play Pivotal and Constructive Role in Artsakh Peace—OTTAWA, Canada—Below is the Armenian National Committee of Canada’s (ANCC) statement on the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Nagorno-...
- + 200 Join ARF Ranks in Yerevan on NKR?s 25th Anniversary—YEREVAN (A.W.)—A group of 200 people joined the ranks of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) at a public celebration of the 25th anniversary o...
- + Crime Up 8.3% in Armenia—10,649 crimes were registered in Armenia during the first six months of 2016, 820 (8.3%) more than the same period in 2015, this according to police d...
- + Flying To and From Armenia: Only 2 Carriers Can Leave, 26 Can Enter—While only two airlines are currently allowed to operate scheduled passenger flights originating in Armenia, 26 can fly to Armenia from points outside...
- + Artsakh Prez Meets with Delegations from Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnstria—Delegations from Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnstria met with Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan yesterday in Stepanakert to mark the 25th anniversar...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed Yesterday—Arayik Ordubekyan, a Artsakh Defense Army soldier, was killed yesterday evening by Azerbaijani fire, this according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. ...
- + Heritage Party Not to Participate in Local Elections; Cites Political Harassment of Top Leaders—Arguing that several of its top leaders have been arrested during the July-August public protests in Yerevan and that the party must divert its attent...
- + ‘The Happy Piggy:’ An Armenian Board Book—An Interview with Taline Badrikian Special for the Armenian Weekly An idea can go a long way. Just ask Taline Badrikian, a loving mother who is ...
- + France: Production Lines – Cocaine Found at Coca-Cola Factory—French authorities have launched an investigation after 370 kilograms of cocaine was found in a Coca-Cola plant in the southern French town of Signes,...
- + Statement by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at the OSCE Informal Ministerial Meeting in Potsdam—I would like to thank Minister Steinmeier for this important initiative to exchange views in preparation for the OSCE Ministerial Council in coming De...
- + NKR President on 25th Independence Anniversary: "September 2 of 1991 has become a turning point in the life of the Artsakh people"—Today we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic. On behalf of the republic's authorities and myself personally I express my cordial co...
- + Ucom to Donate Apartments to Two Armenian Olympic Medalists—The Armenian National Olympic Team sportsmen, that had left for Rio de Janeiro under the Ucom sponsorship and returned back with the Olympic medals, w...
- + Court Denies Bail to Sasna Dzrer Protester Gagik Mikayelyan—A Yerevan court today refused bail for Gagik Mikayelyan who was arrested on charges of using violence against police officers during protests stemming...
- + Artsakh Defense Minister Meets With Relatives of Soldiers Killed in April Fighting—Today, on the 25th anniversary of Artsakh’s independence, NKR Defense Minister Lieutenant General Levon Mnatsakanyan met with relatives of soldiers ki...
- + Armenian President Commemorates War Dead in Stepanakert on 25th Independence Anniversary—In Stepanakert today, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan participated in events commemorating the 25th anniversary of Artsakh’s independence. More......
- + Groundbreaking for New Bath-Shower Facility Held at Camp Haiastan—FRANKLIN, Mass.—Camp Haiastan held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bath/Shower Facility on Aug. 14, at the site of the new building. The new bat...
- + Yegparian: Yerevan, Rojava, Drones—The long-awaited invasion of Syria by Turkey has commenced.» What has Turkey to gain? 1- It stops Kurdish advances westward; 2- It regains some cred...
- + After Coup Attempt, Turkish Scholar Boldly Speaks on Armenian Genocide—On July 13, two days before the coup attempt in Turkey, Prof. Halil Berktay of Istanbul’s Sabanci University answered six written questions on the Arm...
- + Court Refuses Bail for Sasna Dzrer's Armen Lambaryan—Lambaryan, injured in the July two-week stand-off at a Yerevan police building, is awaiting surgery at the convicts’ hospital. More... [Category: Po...
- + Ourfa - Games Played by Armenians—Chekijum was one of the most popular games of Urfa. It was a rather rough, physical game, played mostly by men. More... [Category: Politics]
- + NKR Foreign Minister Received Delegation of the Tufenkian Foundation—On August 31, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of the Tufenkian Foundation, which i...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 300 Rounds Across Karabakh Border—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire regime 32 times last night, firing more than 300 rounds of various caliber ...
- + Armenia-Artsakh Fund Donated $4.3 Million in Humanitarian Aid—The Armenia-Artsakh Fund says it donated US$4.3 million worth of humanitarian assistance to residents of the two countries during the summer. More.....
- + Jailed Opposition Rep Calls for Snap Presidential Elections and Aznavour as “Interim Prez”—In his statement, Ghukasyan argues that Russia is working against Armenia regarding defending the security of Artsakh in favor of Azerbaijan. More.....
- + Yerevan's Zvartnots Airport Now Features Art Exhibit—A rotating monthly modern art exhibit called ArtAm will now grace one corner of Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport. More... [Category: Politi...
- + TUMO Stepanakert’s First Birthday—Since TUMO first opened in Artsakh one year ago through the TUMOxAGBU partnership, over 1,000 local teens have passed through its doors to learn the l...
- + Armenian President to Artsakh to Celebrate 25 Years of Independence—President Sargsyan of Armenia left for Artsakh today to participate in that country’s celebrations marking 25 years of independence from Azerbaijani r...
- + ‘Armenians Got Talent!? in Worcester—By Charles K. Der Kazarian “Hye Spirit” is alive and well in Worcester, Mass.! The parishioners of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour confirmed thi...
- + 2016 ANCA Leo Sarkisian Interns Reflect on Summer of Armenian Advocacy and Career Advancement—ANCA’s Signature Youth Leadership Training Program Marks 30th Year WASHINGTON—The 2016 Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) “Leo Sarkisian...
- + Nagorno-Karabagh Forum to be Held in Uruguay—MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (Agencia Prensa Armenia)—The Nagorno-Karabagh Forum will be held»in Uruguay on Sept. 2, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of th...
- + New Georgian Ambassador to Armenia Hands Credentials to Sargsyan—Sargsyan wished the new ambassador a fruitful tenure in office and expressed confidence that he would strive to deepen Armenian-Georgian cooperation ...
- + Water Again Flows to Karvatchar Residents in Artsakh—Georgy Hayiryan, NKR Deputy Minister for Water Distribution told Hetq that water is again flowing to residents in Karvatchar. More... [Category: Po...
- + 19 “Injured” Reporters in July 29 Sari Tagh Clashes—The protests were triggered by the armed seizure of a nearby police building on July 17 by an opposition group calling itself Sasna Dzrer. More... ...
- + Armenia Refutes Azerbaijani Press Claim Regarding Dead Soldier—In a statement, the ministry says it continues to uphold the ceasefire and only responds when Azerbaijan violates it. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Uruguay Forum Devoted to Peaceful Resolution of Nagrno-Karabakh Conflic—The Nagorno-Karabakh Forum, sponsored by the Embassy of Armenia, will be attended by Robert Avedisyan, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabak...
- + Fund for Political Prisoners in Armenia—The Sasna Dzrer Fund, named after the armed group that seized a Yerevan police building on July 17, will provide financial and legal assistance to 68...
- + Javakhk’s Modegam Village: More Teachers than Students—Modegam is an Armenian village in the Georgian region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. In the upcoming October parliamentary elections, the village will be voti...
- + The Armenians of Ottoman Ourfa - Master of Trades—Ourfa is home to an abundance of trades and professions, many of which have a centuries-long history and have reached the highest levels of proficienc...
- + Russia: Lawmaker to be Extradited from Thailand—Russia is seeking the extradition from Thailand of a businessman and lawmaker accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars and attempting to...
- + Finland: Dark Web Drug Operation Exposed—Finnish police arrested three people and seized more than €1.1 million (US$ 1.2 million) worth of drugs in a crackdown on an online narcotics operatio...
- + Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Lori? Ministry Conducting Tests—The other day, Margahovit Mayor Samvel Ananyan contacted Hetq with news of the outbreak. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian FM Meets with Carnegie Endowment President—In Yerevan today, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs met with William Burns, president of the Carnegie Endowment for Peace, and Aso Tavitian, who si...
- + Armenia Sends 12 to Wrestling Junior World Championships—Armenia has sent twelve athletes to the Junior World Wrestling Championships in Macon, France. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 55 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 55 times last night, firing over 600 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the NKR Defense A...
- + New House Awaits Mother of Six in Artsakh Village of Yeghegnout—The government allocates homes to families with six children. “They are already building our house in Yeghegnout,” says Mariam. More... [Category: P...
- + Karvatchar to Have Water Supply Resumed In a Week, Says Deputy Minister—Today a resident of Karvatchar, capital of the Artsakh district of Nor Shahumyan, wrote on his Facebook page that residents hadn’t had any drinking or...
- + Mouradian Appointed Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies at Fresno State—FRESNO, Calif.— Dr. Khatchig Mouradian (Clark University), the newly appointed 13th Henry K. Khanzadian Kazan Visiting Professor of Armenian Studies a...
- + Outspoken Armenian Priest: ‘If Sasna Dzrer are terrorists, so are all of us’—While Melkonian was dismissed as a visiting parish priest for the small but growing Armenian community in Maastricht, he hasn’t been defrocked because...
- + Hachikian Score Enhances Netflix Series Marco Polo—The guy who brought you the scintillating “Voyage to Amasia” as a tribute to his grandmother has taken a quantum leap forward in the musical world. ...
- + Hamparian: ANCA and Return on Investment—If you had invested $10,000 with Warren Buffett’s newly purchased company Berkshire Hathaway back around 1965, that investment now would be worth more...
- + Visiting Artists Sculpting Symbols of Peace in Artsakh—In memory of HakobGyurdjyan, a famous sculptor from Shoushi, sculptors from various countries have traveled to Artsakh to participate in the 4th Inter...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 30 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire thirty times last night, firing more than 300 rounds of various caliber weapons, including 30 rounds from t...
- + Armenia's International Reserves Decrease by $59 Million—Armenia’s Central Bank reports that the country’s international reserves shrunk by US$59 million in the 3rd quarter of 2016. More... [Category: Poli...
- + ATP’s Aram and Maral’s Great Armenian Grape Tour (Part Two)—The following comic strip was prepared by illustrator Alik Arzoumanian for the Armenia Tree Project (ATP). Part one of this comic was published in las...
- + Beneficiaries of $1 Million Aurora Prize Announced—YEREVAN—The $1 million award for the first Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity will fund projects in Rwanda, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Cong...
- + The Bird’s Nest: From a Genocide Memorial Site to a Beach Resort—Special for the Armenian Weekly More than a year ago, the Bird’s Nest ( Trchnots Pooyn ) Orphanage Board of Trustees announced in a radio interview ...
- + Artsakh - Northern Frontline—Photos: Hakob Poghosyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Court Sustains Pre-Trial Detention for Sasna Dzrer Member Khantoyan—Armenia’s Court of Appeals today rejected a petition to release Sasna Dzrer member Arayik Khantoyan from pre-trial detention. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Karabakh Ceasefire 41 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 41 times last night, firing more than 620 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the NKR Mini...
- + Man Who Delivered Food to Yerevan Armed Group to Remain in Pre-Trial Detention—Armenia’s Court of Appeals today rejected a petition to release Artur Sargsyan, charged with aiding and abetting the Sasna Dzrer group that seized a Y...
- + Haig Karakashian: A Testimony of Faith and Love »—By Nancy Kalajian, JoAnn Janjigian, and Lisa Stepanian Ortiz Disabled but never limited, Haig Karakashian lived a good life—one filled with the joy ...
- + Boston-Area Teachers Receive Training on Armenian Genocide Education—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Genocide Education Project (GenEd) provided a full-day workshop on teaching about the Armenian Genocide for Boston-area History a...
- + Unseen Armenia: Mets Tagher—Mets Tagher is a village in the Hadrut district of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabagh Republic/NKR). Legend indicates that settlers were brought to the region ...
- + 317 Communities in Armenia to Hold Local Elections in September—Local elections are scheduled for September 18 in 317 communities throughout the provinces of Aragatzotn, Ararat, Armavir, Syunik and Tavoush in Armen...
- + HALO Trust Launches Campaign to Clear all Minefields in Artsakh Threatening Civilians by 2020—The HALO Trust is a charity clearing landmines, and other dangerous explosives, in NagornoKarabakh.In September, it will officially launch a campaign ...
- + USAID To Help Create New Legislation Fund—The foundation will be created with help from the USAID. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Metz Ourtategh: A Summer Retreat for People and Animals—After the spring snow melts, residents of highland villages take their animals to graze in the mountain pastures. More... [Category: Politics]
- + SasnaDzrer Movement to Hold Rallies Today and Tomorrow—Tomorrow, August 26 at 7:30 p.m., the political council of the Sasna Dzrer Movement will hold a rally at Yerevan’s Liberty Square. More... [Category...
- + AEUNA Holds 23rd Biennial General Assembly in Chicago—CHICAGO, Ill.—The Armenian Evangelical Union of North America (AEUNA) held its 23rd Biennial General Assembly June 23-26, at the Double Tree by Hilton...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Aug. 20, 2016)—Of Scholarship and Academe One learns more from a good scholar in a rage than from a score of lucid and laborious drudges. …Rudyard Kipling » ...
- + Vardanants Day Lecture to Mark 25th Anniversary of the Armenian Republic—Christina Maranci will deliver the 20th Vardanants Day Armenian Lecture at noon on Sept. 21 in the Northeast Pavilion of the Library of Congress’ Thom...
- + Russian Soldier Gets Life Imprisonment for 2015 Murder of Gyumri Family—An Armenian court today found Russian soldier Valery Permyakov guilty of murdering six members of a Gyumri family on January 12 of last year and sente...
- + Human Rights Defender Mikayel Danielyan Dies In Yerevan—In 2009 Danielyan received the Freedom Defender Award Armenia 2008 by the US Embassy in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Environment Washes Hands of Tanzania Monkey Trafficking Case—Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Nature Protection Khachik Hakobyan employed legalese to argue that the ministry could play no part in the case involving ...
- + Demonstration: Free Garo Yegnukian—A demonstration demanding the release of jailed Founding Parliament member Garo Yegnukian will take place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, outside the ...
- + 470 Children Born in Yerevan in One Week—254 boys and 216 girls were born in Yerevan maternity wards during August 12-18, this according to the Yerevan Municipality. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 25 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh LoC ceasefire more than 25 times last night, firing some 370 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the...
- + ‘always HOPE’ Released in Memory of Pianist Martin Berkofsky—ARLINGTON, Mass.—The Armenian Cultural Foundation announced the release of a musical CD. Entitled “always Hope” and recorded by pianist Ma...
- + Armenian Churches in Danger: Mren on Verge of Collapse—NEW YORK, N.Y.—An awe-inspiring, but gravely worrying lecture on the preservation of historic Armenian churches in danger of collapse, was presented b...
- + NKR MFA: Artsakh’s Right to Self-Determination Must Be Internationally Recognized—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) Foreign Affairs Minister Karen Mirzoyan said that the final settlement of the Nagorno-...
- + Artsakh President and Armenia Defense Minister Meet in Stepanakert—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan discussed military issues with visiting Armenia Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan in Stepanakert today, according to ...
- + United Kingdom: One Tonne of Cocaine Seized at Sea—British authorities intercepted a fishing trawler off the southwest coast of England on Thursday, finding more than a tonne of cocaine and arresting t...
- + Catch me if you can—Investigative journalism centres IRPI and CORRECT!V have launched a transnational investigation with the support of the Flanders Connect Continents Gr...
- + Bosnian Standoff: Serb Leaders Trade Accusations Amid Corruption Probes—The casual, obscenity-laden telephone transcript splashed in Bosnian media at the start of this month appeared to reveal a startling act: One of the c...
- + OSCE Office in Yerevan Proposes "Strengthening Co-operation between Armenian Police and Civil Society"—On 18 August 2016 the Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan Argo Avakov met with the Deputy Head of the Armenian Police Vardan Yeghiazaryan to discuss de...
- + Human Rights Defender Raises Alarm: Daily Medical Care for Sasna Dzrer Injured Stopped—Armenia’s Human Rights Defender (HRD) says that round-the-clock care by medical professionals for injured members of the Sasna Dzrer armed group at th...
- + Working for the Banks: 70% of Tzater Village Residents in Debt—83-year-old Serob Virabyan has four children, but the blacksmith now lives by himself in the village of Tzater, in Armenia’s northern Lori Province. ...
- + HayAntar Head Says More Resources are Needed to Fight Illegal Felling—Of the 68 case files regarding illegal felling of 420 trees compiled in the first half of 2016, 21 have been sent to the police and 47 to the ministry...
- + Armenia Finishes With Four Medals at Rio 2016 Olympics—RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (A.W.)—Armenia’s Olympic team won a total of four medals—one gold and three silver—at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro,...
- + Police Officials Charged with Abuse of Power, Hindering Reporters During Electric Yerevan Protests—Armenia’s Special Investigative Service (SIS) has announced that a number of police officials have been found guilty of abusing their powers and hinde...
- + Armenia at Rio 2016 - One Gold, Three Silver—Armenia exits Rio 2016 with one gold and three silver medals. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Karvatchar, Artsakh - Love and Disappointment Under One Roof—Taking advantage of a resettlement plan, the Virabyan family from the town of Charentsavan in Armenia moved to the village of Nor (New) Verinshen in t...
- + NKR President Meets with Members of the ARF Bureau—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) President Bako Sahakyan met with Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau member...
- + OSCE Yerevan Office Praises Police for “Professionalism” During July Standoff—Avakov, during a meeting today with Vardan Yeghiazaryan, Deputy Head of the Armenian Police, allegedly said that overall, the actions of the police we...
- + “Barev Yerevan’s” Sanasaryan Freed on $3,150 Bail—Armenia’s Appeals Court today decided to release Davit Sanasaryan, a member of the Barev Yerevan faction in Yerevan’s Municipal Council now in pre-tri...
- + “Sasna Dzrer” Children Left Without Care: Government Still Reviewing Support Issue—Who is taking care of them today? More... [Category: Politics]
- + An Olympic Wannabe Rests His Laurels—In this Olympic year, I cannot get enough of the coverage. I don’t care what the event is, though I prefer the track and field and swimming. You can ...
- + AYF Olympics Opening Ceremonies Will Take Place Sept. 4—Ceremony Will Honor Kings, Queens, and Alumni and Feature Renowned Singer Hooshere Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) members being led by the Homenetm...
- + Beneficiaries of $1 Million Award from Aurora Prize Confirmed—August 18, 2016 — The $1 million award for the first Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity will fund projects in Rwanda, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republ...
- + Fired Armenian Priest Fights Back: Calls on Fellow Clergymen to “Support Justice”—An Armenian Apostolic clergyman, who has been dismissed as an Etchmiadzin parish priest in the Dutch city of Maastricht for speaking at demonstration ...
- + Is Armenia Becoming a Failed State?—It is quite shocking to see the pictures of handcuffed and peaceful demonstrators in the streets of Yerevan but for a Canadian it was doubly shocking ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 21 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh LoC ceasefire 21 times last night firing more than 225 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the NKR ...
- + AYF Olympic HyePass on Sale Now—Purchase Your HyePass for Only $90! (You Save $45!) The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter and the 2016 AYF Olympics Steerin...
- + A Response to President Sarkisian—On Aug. 1, President Serge Sarkisian held a meeting in the Presidential Palace, during which he responded to the take-over of a district police statio...
- + Eastern Prelacy Sponsors 30th Annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute Summer Program—“Datev is not like any summer camp. It’s a place of education, worship, and fun… Not only do I feel closer to God, but I have made lasting relat...
- + Relatives of Armenia’s Former Deputy Prime Minister Engaged in Czech Real Estate Biz—The family of Armen Gevorgyan, Armenia’s former Deputy Prime Minister and currently secretary of Armenia’s National Security Council, has planted deep...
- + Boycott Turkish Goods? – Armenia Can’t Seem to Get Enough—Despite on and off again public calls in Armenia to “Stop Buying Turkish Goods”, the country can’t seem to get enough. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yenikomshian Calls for Parallel “Confidence Government” to Restore Armenia’s Sovereignty—Arguing that Armenia is being pressured by the West and doesn’t enjoy total confidence by Russia, Founding Parliament member Alek Yenikomshian today t...
- + Chikharula: How This Armenian Village Became Georgian-Populated—Villages with no corresponding road signs are nestled one after the other along the foothills on the Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia. More... [...
- + Wrestler Migran Arutyunyan Wins Armenia’s Second Silver Medal at Rio 2016—RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (A.W.)—Armenia’s Migran Arutyunyan (b. 1989) won Armenia’s second silver»medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Bra...
- + Artur Aleksanyan Wins Armenia’s First Gold Medal at Rio 2016—RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (A.W.)—Artur Aleksanyan won Armenia’s first gold medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after defeating Yas...
- + Weightlifter Minasyan Wins Armenia’s Third Silver Medal at Rio Games—RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (A.W.)— Gor Minasyan won Armenia’s third silver medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in men’s Weigh...
- + Wrestler Wins First Gold Medal for Armenia at Rio 2016—After a twenty-year dry spell, Armenia has won a gold medal at the Olympics. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Founding Parliament Member Stabbed Last Night in Yerevan—Last night, during an argument near his house last night, Founding Parliament member Garik Galstyan was stabbed by someone unknown to him. More... [...
- + Knights of Vartan 100th Anniversary Celebration in Worcester—The Knights of Vartan is a national fraternal organization with 25 local lodges in the United States. The Brotherhood is dedicated to the preservation...
- + Internal Irony—At a recent meeting where the structure of an (Armenian) organization was under discussion, what struck me as a strange comment was made.» “Dictatorsh...
- + Simon Martirosyan Wins Armenia’s First Medal at Rio Olympics—Martirosyan Wins»Silver in Weightlifting (105 kg) RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (A.W.)—Simon Martirosyan (b. 1997) became Armenia’s first medal winner at t...
- + Composer Petrosyan to Rejoin Struggle Against the Regime—The compose is now convalescing at home. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Heritage Party Not to Contest Municipal Elections—The Heritage Party - which has always believed in taking part in the political process despite its turbulence - has determined not to take part in the...
- + NKR Army Commander Meets Kasprzyk in Stepanakert—Yesterday, in Stepanakert, Lieutenant-General Levon Mnatsakanyan met with Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk More... [Category: Politics]
- + Money Transfers to Armenia Drop 8.8%—Individual money transfers to Armenia from overseas amounted to US$622.4 million in the first half of 2016. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ten Years On: Armenian Village Has Little to Show for Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline—When construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline got underway and it was revealed that a 2-kilometer section of the 1,768 pipeline would pass thr...
- + Officer Shot in Police Station Occupation Succumbs to Wounds—Senior Warrant Officer Gagik Mkrtchian Becomes Third Police Officer Killed in Attack YEREVAN (RFE/RL)—Another Armenian police officer shot by opposi...
- + “Homo Sovieticus” Examined at AHEI’s Sixth Annual Summer Program—The program brought together 20 exceptional graduate students in the fields of anthropology, sociology, ethnography, philology, oriental studies, Midd...
- + Third Police Officer Shot by Armed Group Dies—Senior Warrant Officer Gagik Mkrtchyan, wounded on July 17 during the standoff with the armed opposition Sasna Dzrer group, died today in a Yerevan ho...
- + $212,000 to NGO Run by Son of President Sargsyan's Advisor—For comparative purposes, it should be noted that in 2016 the government allocated 64.8 million AMD to the Ministry of Culture for supporting the publ...
- + Turkish Ministry: Diyarbakir’s Churches Will Not Be Closed Down—Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning:» Expropriated Churches will be Restored to Their Original Condition » DIYARBAKIR (A.W.)—Turkey’s Minist...
- + Where Does Mkhitaryan Fit in Mourinho’s ‘Superteam’?—Even though Henrikh Mkhitaryan only played a few minutes in Manchester United’s game against Leicester City F.C. on Aug. 7, many fans still expect him...
- + ATP’s Aram and Maral’s Great Armenian Grape Tour (Part One)—The following comic strip was prepared by illustrator Alik Arzoumanian for the Armenia Tree Project (ATP). Part two of this comic will be published ne...
- + Artsakh Soldiers Receive Thank-You Letters from California Armenian Pupils—Dear soldiers, I wish you success. I hope that you will defend our lands. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Swiss-Armenian Community Calls for Immediate and Comprehensive Reforms in Armenia—The following is a public statement released on August 10 by a number of Swiss-Armenian organizations regarding the public protests in Armenia last mo...
- + Court Sentences Sasna Dzrer Member Sedrak Nazaryan to Two Months Pre-Trial Detention—Yervand Varosyan, Nazaryan’s attorney, blasted the judge’s demeanor as little more than inhumane. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Top Officials at Company that Constructed Armenia’s Nuclear Plant Charged with Embezzlement—Gagik Margosyan and others embezzled 759.2 million AMD (US$1.594 million) from the company during 2010-2014, and another 24.4 million from 2008-2013. ...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 37 Times—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh LoC ceasefire 37 times last night, firing more than 400 rounds of various caliber weapons, this according to the NKR ...
- + ANCA to Sponsor In Defense of Christians National Advocacy Convention in Washington, DC—Third Annual Conference to Spotlight Efforts to Preserve Christianity in the Middle East; Advocate Passage of Armenian Genocide Truth + Justice Resolu...
- + NBA Star Disowned by Family for Supporting Fethullah Gulen—OKLAHOMA, Okla. (A.W.)—The family of Turkish professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Oklahoma City Thunder Enes...
- + Regime Change from the Ground Up—Elections Set in Gyumri and Vanadzor Following a tense, 14-day renegade takeover of a Yerevan police station, Armenians throughout the world have i...
- + Putin and Sargsyan in Moscow: Hyping Armenia’s Joining the Eurasian Economic Union—How they came up with these figures remains a mystery. Then too, what would have happened if Armenia never joined the EEU? Would the country have fare...
- + Artsakh: Young Army Conscripts Taking the Oath—Artsakh: Young Army Conscripts Taking the Oath More... [Category: Politics]
- + Perseverance Pays: Village Start-Up Business Keeps Balasanyan Family Together—The Balasanyan family rises early every morning in the Achadjour village in Armenia’s Tavoush Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Selective Justice: Poultry Pilferer Gets Hounded While Those Stealing Millions Walk Free—A man in Armenia’s Tavoush Province finds himself in court for allegedly stealing eight chickens and one rooster. More... [Category: Politics]
- + The Four-Day War and Other Serious Concerns—The latest agreement coming out of the St. Petersburg meeting between Presidents Serge Sarkisian and Ilham Aliyev overseen by President Vladimir Putin...
- + President Sarkisian Dismisses National Security Council Staff—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian President Serge Sarkisian issued an order on Aug. 10, dissolving the administrative staff of the country’s National Security C...
- + Sarkisian, Putin Meet in Moscow—MOSCOW, Russia (A.W.)—Armenian President Serge Sarkisian, who is on a working visit in Russia, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 10. ...
- + Detained Heritage Party Member Sanasaryan In Poor Health—Revazyan told Hetq that Sanasaryan, now awaiting trial at the Nubarashen Penitentiary, has been diagnosed with sand in his kidneys and experiences hea...
- + Seven Injured During July Protests Still Hospitalized—Six citizens and one policeman injured in the July Yerevan protests continue to receive medical treatment in local hospitals, this according to a Mini...
- + Radio Liberty Reporters Were "Victims", Says Prosecutor—The three reporters, Artak Hambardzoumyan, Karlen Aslanyan and Hovhannes Movsisyan, were hindered from covering the arbitrary detention of citizens th...
- + ARS Eastern USA 96th Annual Convention Held in NJ—By Ani Gulbenk PARK RIDGE, N.J.—The 96th Annual Convention of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA, hosted by the Agnouni, Bergen, Shak...
- + Bird-Watching is a Natural Past-Time—This is a column for the birds. I hope they’re being sighted, not cited. Did you happen to catch the latest bulletin from the Audubon Society? It con...
- + Judge Calls Erdogan ‘Crazy President’ in Court Hearing on Armenian Lawsuit—The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in Pasadena, Calif., on Aug. 4, regarding two lawsuits on Armenian prope...
- + Freedom of Speech Rally Tomorrow in Liberty Square—Freedom of Speech Rally Tomorrow in Liberty Square More... [Category: Politics]
- + Twenty Years Without a Sewer: Where Are the Millions in Loans and Credits Flowing?—Children are taught at an early age to steer clear of above-ground waste water. Parents are concerned that waste water flowing through the streets can...
- + Armenia’s Population Stands at 2.995 Million; 36% Reside in Yerevan—Armenia’s Population Stands at 2.995 Million; 36% Reside in Yerevan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Two More Yerevan Police Officers Charged with Hindering Reporters During 2015 Electric Yerevan Protests—Two More Yerevan Police Officers Charged with Hindering Reporters During 2015 Electric Yerevan Protests More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sargsyan Flies to Moscow to Meet Putin—One can assume that Karabakh is at the top of those issues. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Protesters Target Yerevan TV Station: Stop Inciting Violence Against Women—Before viciously attacking the family, Vladik Martirosyan appeared on the TV program “Dangerous Silence” and was treated like the victim, according to...
- + Police Do Business with Toyota-Yerevan Ltd., 30% Owned by Son of Armenia’s Second President—One of the addendums to the June 1 contract reveals that the Police purchased 27 Toyotas from Toyota-Yerevan Ltd. for a total of 302 million AMD ($634...
- + The Trench, the Capitol, the Street, the Ether— Garen Yegparian The last three weeks’ events in the Republic of Armenia, occupied Western Armenia, and points further west in Asia Minor led me to ...
- + Gebeshian Makes Olympic History; Leaves Lasting Legacy on the Sport She Loves—Gymnastic Skill to be Named ‘The Gebeshian’ RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (A.W.)—Armenian-American gymnast Houry Gebeshian made history on Aug. 7, by becom...
- + Putin, Aliyev Meet in Baku—BAKU, Azerbaijan (A.W.)—Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Baku on Aug. 8 to take part in the first trilateral meeting between the presidents...
- + Armenia’s Katchatchkout Village: Education a Priority for 7 Village Siblings—Silva, who works as a cleaning attendant at the village school, says they get by with state subsidies and the animals they raise. They also pick and s...
- + Alek Yenikomshian Released from Pretrial Detention—Founding Parliament member Alek Yenikomshian has been released from pretrial detention. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Police Chief Dismissed—Ashot Karapetyan and a number of other police employees had been received “disciplinary actions” as a result of their conduct during the two-week stan...
- + Two Yerevan Police Officers Criminally Charged with Hindering Reporters During 2015 Electric Yerevan Protests—On that day, scores of reporters covering the demonstrations protesting electricity rate hikes were manhandled and their equipment either seized or br...
- + HRW: Arbitrary Detentions, Brutal Beatings in Yerevan—Authorities Rounded Up, Detained Protest Leaders in Wake of Police Station Occupation YEREVAN (HRW)—Armenian authorities have arbitrarily detained ...
- + Yenikomshian to be Released from Pre-Trial Detention—Yenikomshian to be Released from Pre-Trial Detention More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan: Thieves Break Into Car and Steal Political Cartoons—A car carrying political cartoons that were on display in a Yerevan park yesterday was broken into and the cartoons stolen. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 60 Times—Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 60 Times More... [Category: Politics]
- + Wounded Sasna Dzrer Member in Poor Health, Says Lawyer—Attorney Inessa Petrosyan says that Lambaryan, now at a hospital for those criminally charged, experiences sever pain as a result of the police inflic...
- + Ministry of Health Says Those Injured During July Clashes Will Receive Free Medical Treatment—Haytayan says the ministry has launched a hotline (52-88-72) for complaints and other inquiries. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Visa Free Travel to Iran for Citizens of Armenia Starts Today—Ambassador Sajadi said that all Iranian border checkpoints have been appraised of the new policy, recently struck between Yerevan and Tehran, that all...
- + Armenian Civil Society Reps Write to U.S. Ambassador: Want Action on Political Prisoners—Davit Sanasaryan has severe kidney problems. He is also banned from medical examination and visits. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ACAA-RI Hosts 10th Annual Golf Tournament—The Rhode Island Chapter of the Armenian Cultural Association of America, Inc. (ACAA-RI) hosted its 10th annual Armenian Open Golf Tournament at Trigg...
- + Beloved Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Blake Krikorian Passes Away—By Kara Swisher SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Recode)—Blake Krikorian, longtime and much-beloved Silicon Valley entrepreneur, died on Aug. 3. While the ca...
- + Armenia’s Prosecutor General Resigns—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Gevorg Kostanian, Armenia’s Prosecutor General, resigned on Aug. 4. According to a statement released by his press secretary Kristine M...
- + Offshore Connections: Armenian MP Artak Sargsyan’s Georgian Business Interests—Here, we’ll take a look at the businesses owned by Republican Party of Armenia MP Artak Sargsyan and family members. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Police Detain 27 in Liberty Square—Police wrote up administrative summons for the 27 and then released them. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Human Rights Watch Report: Arbitrary Detentions, Brutal Beatings in Yerevan—“The authorities’ detention of protest leaders and denial of basic detainee rights are unjustifiably punitive and seemed designed to send a message to...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 25 Times Last Night—The ministry says the Artsakh Defense Army did not fire in response. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Soldier Dies in Military Truck Accident—The truck was transporting soldiers to their military base. More... [Category: Politics]
- + According to the Rio 2016 Olympics website, Armenia has sent 32 athletes to compete in 41 events in eight sports’ categories.—Later in the day, Armenia’s Artur Hovhannisyan will meet Samuel Carmona Heredia in the Men’s Boxing Light Fly Preliminaries. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Aug. 6, 2016)—Of»‘Ulysses’ I’ve put in so many enigmas and puzzles that it will keep the professors busy for centuries arguing over what I meant, and that’s the o...
- + Lowell ARS Enhances Folk Festival—After 30 years, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Lowell “Lousintak” chapter continues to be a time-honored tradition at the Lowell Folk Festival. ...
- + ANCA Launches Pro-#NKPeace Campaign—Campaign to Prioritize Freedom and Reject Reckless and Undemocratic ‘Madrid Principles”’ Supporters of Artsakh Peace Can Visit www.anca.org...
- + President Sargsyan Sacks 1st Deputy Director of National Security Service—President Serzh Sargsyan has dismissed Hrant Yepiskoposyan as First Deputy Director of the National Security Service. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sasna Dzrer's Pavlik Manukyan Ends Hunger Strike—In a letter allegedly written by Manukyan, he says that he is ending his hunger strike on the orders of his commander Jirayr Sefilian and the wish of ...
- + Sasna Dzrer's Petrosyan Declares Hunger Strike—Jailed Sasna Dzrer member Ashot Petrosyan has launched a hunger strike in the Convicts’ Hospital, this according to his lawyer Arayik Papikyan. More...
- + Founding Parliament Member Aghlamazyan Beaten—The Founding Parliament says that Haroutyun Aghlamazyan, one of its members, was beaten by three unknown assailants as he returned home after giving t...
- + An Urgent Call for Our Diaspora to Demand Democracy and Human Rights in Armenia—The following open letter appeared in the Policy Forum Armenia blog on August 4. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Vanadzor Residents Again Demonstrate: Demand Regime Change and Release of Jailed Sasna Dzrer Members—“People have no more patience. It’s reached a point that they can no longer tolerate the authorities, illegalities and the lack of jobs,” Amiryan said...
- + Police Again Detain Mother of Two Sasna Dzrer Members—Nvard Bilyan, the mother of two sons who took part in the armed seizure of a Yerevan police station on July 17, telephoned Hetq to say that police sho...
- + Father of Beaten Founding Parliament Member: ‘Police Will Drop Case’—“They’ll take 100 pages of testimony and then drop the case,” Haroutyun Aghlamazyan told Hetq. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Fifth Annual ‘Return to Asbury’ to Take Place Aug. 5-7—ASBURY PARK, N.J.–Following the Armenian tradition of friendship, camaraderie, and music, hundreds of Armenians will gather in the historically rich A...
- + Sasna Tsrer: The ARF Position in Context—Like most Armenians who followed the developments in Erebuni over the past two weeks, I am deeply passionate about the status of Armenia—our nation, a...
- + Marxist Historian in Dersim Arrested for Owning Gulen Book—DERSIM, Turkey (A.W.)—Prof. Candan Badem from the Department of History at Tunceli University has been arrested for having a book by Fetullah G?len in...
- + Animal Smuggling Case Dropped; Large Numbers Still Traded via Armenia—The case of smuggling monkeys from Guinea, which has been studied for the past two years by Armenia’s State Revenue Committee (SRC), has been dropped....
- + Man Who Brought Food to Armed Group In Yerevan Charged with Hostage Taking—Artour Sargsyan, the man who drove his car through a police cordon to deliver food to the armed Sasna Dzrer group on July 26, has been charged with “t...
- + Sargsyan to Meet with Putin in Moscow—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, who leaves for Moscow on August 10, is scheduled to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. More... [C...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 36 Times—Azerbaijani forces violated the Karabakh LoC ceasefire 36 times last night, firing over 430 rounds. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Clothing Drive to Support Families in Artsakh Landmine Zones—The distribution took place in Norashen village benefiting 12 families and 45 individuals, Govshatly village benefiting four families and 15 individua...
- + Sefilian to Sasna Dzrer Combatant Pavlik Manukyan: ‘Stop Your Hunger Strike’—“Dear Pavlik, as you see, we cannot decide everything. If you are still alive, it is due to the will of god. It means that you still have things to do...
- + Armenia's Prosecutor General Resigns; Health Issues Cited—Kristineh Melkonyan, an adviser to Kostanyan, said the resignation was due to health issues but gave no details. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies: Reason Unclear—An investigation into the soldier’s death has been launched. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hunger Strike to Continue, Says Jailed Activist Andreas Ghukasyan—Ghukasyan was then detained on suspicion of organizing public unrest. A court has said that he could be detained for 72 hours. Lusineh Sahakyan, Ghuka...
- + Turkey’s Pattern of Aggression—By Nayiri Partamian On July 14, just 24 hours prior to a coup attempt in Turkey and Erdogan’s authoritarian crackdown continuing to this day, Arm...
- + Armenian EyeCare Project’s 52nd Medical Mission to Armenia a Success—AECP Opens Regional Eye Clinic in Spitak, Hosts International Conferences After an action-packed 10 days in Armenia, the Armenian EyeCare Project (A...
- + Poem: Pater—“Come,” he said, Taking me by the hand And leading me towards The clear, visible horizon, and Beyond it, as it turned invisible, Onwards, through sunf...
- + Mine Explosion Kills Artsakh Soldier—Artsakh Defense Army soldier Gevorg Haroutyunyan was killed yesterday when a mine exploded while he was on patrol duty at an eastern military base, th...
- + Sasna Dzrer Member Khandoyan Proclaims His Innocence—In court today, Arayik Khandoyan, one of the armed Sasna Dzrer group members that seized a Yerevan police building on July 17, announced that he was i...
- + PINK Armenia: Tackling LGBTQ Youth Homelessness—Imagine for a moment that you are nineteen years old. You are a member of the LGBTQ community and your parents are angry about it. Because of this, th...
- + A Living Legacy of Community Service and Sacrifice—The ANCA’s Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program For well over a decade now, recent university graduates from across the U.S. have, followin...
- + The 2016 Yerevan Protests and the Armenian Genocide Connection—For two weeks now, crowds have occupied Yerevan neighborhoods, resulting in several confrontations with riot police.» Although the protests were spark...
- + HRW: Police Used Excessive Force at Yerevan Protest—Stun Grenades, Beatings; Protesters, Journalists Injured YEREVAN (HRW)—Armenian police used excessive force against peaceful protesters on July 29,...
- + ACA Condemns the Violent Perpetrated the Armenian People - Urges the State Department to Suspend Cooperation and Assistance to Armenia's Police—We demand that the Armenian police immediately cease all illegal activities against the citizens and urge the authorities to launch an investigation ...
- + OSCE media freedom representative urges protection for journalists reporting on civil unrest in Armenia—Mijatovi? wrote to Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian indicating that the Government “should implement practical steps to ensure restraint on the part...
- + Human Rights Watch: "Armenia: Excessive Police Force at Protest"—The European Court of Human Rights has also found that governments should show a high tolerance for peaceful assembly, even assemblies that the author...
- + Armenia: RSF calls for end to impunity for police violence against journalists—“Clearly identified journalists carrying cameras were deliberately targeted,” said Johann Bihr, the head of RSF’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia desk...
- + Yerevan: Heritage Party VP Charged with "Organizing Mass Disorder"—Armen Martirosyan, vice president of the Armenia’s opposition Heritage Party (Zharangutyun), has been charged with “Organizing mass disorder”, accord...
- + Armenia’s President Sargsyan: The Emperor Has No Clothes—Maybe Sargsyan just doesn’t care what people think of him. It could also be that he and his cronies live in a world so far removed from the trials an...
- + President Sargsyan: “The unacceptable situation has come to an end; however its full resolution lies ahead”—The unacceptable situation has come to an end; however its full resolution lies ahead. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armed Group Occupying Yerevan Police Station Surrenders to Authorities—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) announced on July 31, that the armed opposition group, which had seized a Yerevan police stat...
- + ARF: No Retribution Should Be Carried Out Against Members of Armed Group—‘We Understand that the Reasons Why these People Have Resorted to Such a Desperate Step Are Deeply Rooted in Our Society; these Reasons Must Be Eradic...
- + Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum: ‘The citizens of Armenia have every right to demonstrate in support of their views’—The citizens of Armenia have every right to demonstrate in support of their views while police attacks on demonstrators risk further bloodshed. Mor...
- + Member of Sasna Dzrer Armed Group Wounded and Hospitalized—Police press spokesman Ashot Aharonyan, in a Facebook post, says that thus morning around 9, Sedrak Nazaryan, a member of the armed Sasna Dzrer group,...
- + Kapan Police Detain Those Marching in Solidarity with Yerevan Armed Group—For the past four days, some 50 residents of Kapan, a town in Armenia’s southern Syunik Province, have gathered to hold a public discussion regarding ...
- + Sasna Dzrer Member Pavel Manukyan Gets 3 Month Pre-Trial Detention—A Yerevan court today handed down a three-month pre-trial detention order for Pavel Manukyan, one of the Sasna Dzrer members who seized a police build...
- + Spandaryan Village Residents Block Road; Angry That Police Shot a Native Son—Spandaryan is the native village of Sedrak Nazaryan, a member of the Sasna Dzrer group, who was wounded and taken to hospital this morning. More... ...
- + Yerevan: Armed Group to Surrender; Popular Struggle to Continue, Says Sasna Dzrer Member—Avetisyan called on the people of Armenia to continue their revolt against a regime he labelled as “bloody and anti-Armenian”, assuring them that fina...
- + Yerevan Police Regain Control of Building Seized by Armed Group—Armenia’s National Security Service has announced that law enforcement has regained control of the Yerevan police patrol building and compound that ha...
- + Statement and demand of the civil initiative « Davit Sanasaryan»—The civil initiative « Davit Sanasaryan » considers this arrest illegal and strongly demands the immediate release of Mr Sanasaryan. More... [Catego...
- + Sasna Dzrer's Khandoyan: "I love my homeland, my Armenia..."—When asked by his lawyer if he had any message for the people, Sasna Dzrer member Arayik Khandoyan, who surrendered yesterday along with 19 others of ...
- + Press Material Re: Police Abuses in Sari Tagh Sent for Review—Media material regarding the abuses by Yerevan police on July 29 and 30 in the Sari Tagh neighborhood have been sent to the country’s Special Investig...
- + Yerevan Clashes: 25 Still in Hospital—Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that overall, since the seizure of a police building on July 17 by the armed Sasna Dzrer group and subsequent eve...
- + Yerevan Police Building Seizure - 47 Arrested/Imprisoned—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) states that 47 individuals have been arrested or imprisoned as a result of the July 17 seizure of a Yerevan ...
- + Police, Protesters Clash Again in Yerevan; Several Rushed to Hospital with Injuries—Armenian Authorities Issue Ultimatum YEREVAN (RFE/RL)—Riot police clashed with hundreds of people late on July 29 near a police compound in Yerevan ...
- + ARF Condemns Yerevan Clashes; Calls for Perpetrators to be Punished—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Supreme Council of Armenia released a statement on July 30, condemning the latest clashes b...
- + Second Officer Killed in Ongoing Occupation of Yerevan Police Station—YEREVAN (A.W.)—A police officer was shot dead on July 30, in the ongoing standoff with the armed “Sasna Tsrer” group, which has occupied a Yerevan pol...
- + US Embassy Urges Authorities in Armenia to "Maintain order in a manner that upholds all Armenian citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and to peaceful assembly"—The U.S. Embassy is deeply concerned by the shocking images and credible reports of violence and excessive use of force by the police to disperse prot...
- + Yerevan Policeman Killed by Sasna Dzrer Armed Group Sniper—Yerevan policeman Yura Tepanosyan was shot and killed by a member of the armed Sasna Dzrer group today, this according to a Facebook post by Police Sp...
- + Yerevan Police: No Assault on Seized Police Building—Despite an ultimatum issued by law enforcement in Armenia to the armed Sasna Dzrer armed group to lay down their weapons by 5 p.m. today, Police spoke...
- + OSCE Office in Yerevan Calls for Restraint—We are following developments with growing concern. We deplore the death of another police officer this afternoon and wish to express our condolences...
- + Yerevan: Man Sets Himself on Fire in Protest—Fellow demonstrators intervened and rushed him to hospital More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan July 30 – Thousands March in Yerevan—The marchers, chanting “Sasna Dzrer” and “Unity”, first wound its way through the street of Yerevan before turning to Baghramyan Avenue where police b...
- + Yerevan: Explosions Heard from Seized Police Building Compound—During the past hour, explosions have been heard emanating from the Yerevan police building occupied by the Sasna Dzrer armed group for the past two w...
- + The Need for Foreign Lobbying Reform—By Peter Sahagian Lobbying has existed in American politics since the beginning of Congress. It is a legal right of any group or individual to hire ...
- + ‘Rise and Raise:’ Why Homenetmen Matters—Homenetmen is a worldwide non-profit Armenian organization dedicated to sports and scouting, founded in Constantinople in 1918 by Shavarsh Krissian, K...
- + Three More “Sasna Tsrer” Gunmen Wounded—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian law enforcement authorities shot and wounded three more gunmen, who have occupied a Yerevan police station since July 17. RFE/...
- + Jailed Gyumri Journalist Released; Knife He Was Carrying Not Considered "Deadly Weapon"—The criminal case has been dropped based on the finding. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Police Sniper Wounds Sasna Dzrer Member: Armed Group Vows Self-Defense—“It can be said that we have accomplished our mission. The people have risen up and are demonstrating and committing acts of disobedience. We hear abo...
- + Yerevan: Police Forcibly Disperse Crowds Gathered Near Seized Police Building—Police detained tens of demonstrators who had gathered outside the security cordon surrounding the police building now under the control of the armed ...
- + Yerevan: Local Hospital Swamped with Those Injured in Yesterday’s Clash—Yerevan’s St. Gregory the Illuminator Hospital was swamped with people injured in last night’s clashes between police and demonstrators near the site ...
- + Artsakh Soldier Wounded Last Night—Hrach Gevorgyan, an Artsakh Defense Army soldier, was wounded by Azerbaijani fire last night while on guard duty at an eastern military base, this acc...
- + Yerevan: Police and Demonstrators Clash; 60 Injured—Last night’s clashes in Yerevan between demonstrators and police in the neighborhood near the police building seized by the Sasna Dzrer armed group le...
- + Yerevan Police Target Reporters: Percussive Grenades Injure Several—Robert Ananyan, a reporter for Armenia’s A1+ news outlet, is being treated at the Yerevan’s St. Gregory the Illuminator for wounds to his legs and han...
- + Armenia's Chamber of Advocates Condemns Police Violence Against Reporters—The Chamber, in a statement, says that Yerevan police have overstepped their bounds during the past few days by using force and special measures again...
- + Jirfayr Sefilyan Warns of Dire Consequences if President Sargsyan Refuses to Meet Him—Jailed Founding Parliament member Jirayr Sefilian says that he will only meet with Armenian President Serzh Sargsayn to resolve the armed standoff at ...
- + Yerevan: Criminal Charges For Cops Who Injured Reporters—Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) has urged news outlets to provide evidence (photos, video) that police used violence against reporters las...
- + United Nations in Armenia: "We hope for swift and peaceful resolution of standoff"—We are closely following the events in Yerevan unfolding since the seizure of a police compound in Erebuni on 17 July. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Deadline to Armed Group: Lay Down Your Arms by 5 PM Today—Saying that all avenues to peacefully resolve the armed standoff at a Yerevan police building seized on July 17 by the Sasna Dzrer group, Armenia’s Na...
- + Armenia on the Brink of Police State. Heritage Party Condemns—Yerevan--In the most egregious campaign of human rights violations since the falsification of elections and referenda, the ruling regime has rounded u...
- + Focus Should Remain on Governance Rather Than Regime Change—An armed group called “Sasna Tser” (Daredevils of Sassoon) recently seized the Erebuni police station in Yerevan, taking several policemen hostage and...
- + Yerevan: Police Detain Citizens on Suspicion of Carrying Weapons and Explosives—The police rounded up almost everyone at the site except for journalists carrying credentials. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Lawyer: Yenikomshian Being Detained in Deleterious Conditions—Nikolay Baghdasaryan, lawyer for jailed Founding Parliament member Alek Yenikomshian, says his client, who is blind and has one arm, is being kept in ...
- + Investigative Journalists NGO and Others Demand Release of Levon Barseghyan—The Investigative Journalists NGO (publisher of Hetq) and thirteen other media and civic organizations have signed a public statement calling for the ...
- + Monte Melkonian’s Family Appeals for Release of Alec Yenikomshian—Yenikomshian is an extraordinary patriot, conscientious and dedicated to civil debate and to the lawful, peaceful improvement of the country’s institu...
- + Yerevan, July 28: Rain Doesn’t Dampen Spirits of Protesters—Yerevan, July 28: Rain Doesn’t Dampen Spirits of Protesters More... [Category: Politics]
- + Turkish Emergency Decree Shuts down 131 Media Outlets—Turkish Emergency Decree Shuts down 131 Media Outlets More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Bar Association Committee Calls for Humanitarian Release of Alex Yenikomshian—Armenian Bar Association Committee Calls for Humanitarian Release of Alex Yenikomshian More... [Category: Politics]
- + Three French-Armenian Organizations Support People Demonstrating in Yerevan—Three French-Armenian Organizations Support People Demonstrating in Yerevan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Transparency International (Yerevan) Calls on International Human Rights Orgs to Condemn Actions of Yerevan Police—The institutions of the parliament, the president and even the Ombudsman were in total inaction, leaving the problem solving to the police and the Nat...
- + Twelve Vanadzor Families Move into a Decent Home»—The construction of the multi-apartment building for the 12 families currently living in metal containers in Vanadzor city, Taron 3rd district, is alr...
- + Armenian EyeCare Project Launches New Website—Launches New Website in Anticipation of 25th Anniversary Celebration Dedicated to the prevention of avoidable blindness and to providing quality eye...
- + I am the Messenger—By Ani Arzoumanian I am the messenger, the historian, the speaker for the dead. I roam the Earth, endlessly seeking opportunities to spread the trut...
- + Yerevan: Police Detain Actress Arsin?e Khanjian and Others Outside Seized Police Building—Police have detained several people gathered at the site of the seized police building in Yerevan, this according to a Hetq reporter on the scene. M...
- + Yerevan: Law Enforcement to Armed Group - Time is Running Out—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) had made the following three demands of the armed group, Sasna Dzrer, that continues to hold hostages at a Y...
- + Yerevan: Police Detain Scores on Suspicion of Carrying Weapons and Bombs—Surprisingly, the press office of the Yerevan police cannot say exactly how many people have been detained today near the police security cordon surro...
- + Yerevan: Police Detain Founding Parliament Member Alek Yenikomshian—Police have detained Founding Parliament member Alek Yenikomshian and have taken him to the National Security Service for questioning. More... [Cate...
- + Yerevan Mass Meeting: Live Feed from Liberty Square—Radio Liberty - Live Feed from Yerevan's Liberty Square More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan: Paramedic Taken Hostage Last Night Has Been Released—Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that Davit Tonoyan, one of the emergency medical personnel taken hostage by the Sasna Dzrer armed group last nigh...
- + Yerevan, July 27: Thousands March Towards Seized Police Building—The demonstrators then marched to Khorenatsi Street, where a police building is still being held by members of Sasna Dzrer, and staged a sit-down. M...
- + Azerbaijan Violates NKR Ceasefire 24 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire 24 times last night, firing 130 rounds of small arms, this according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. More...
- + Yerevan: 14 People Being Treated Due to Armed Seizure Fallout—As of 10 a.m. today, eleven individuals injured due to the armed takeover of a police building and subsequent incidents are being treated at various Y...
- + Yerevan: Alek Yenikomshian Arrested—Alek Yenikomshian, a member of the opposition Founding Parliament detained by Yerevan police yesterday, was subsequently arrested and is being held at...
- + A Joke, a Plot, a Blot—If I were a much better humorist/comedian/caricaturist, I think I would have created all kinds of jokes about the latest coup in Turkey. Most would ce...
- + ‘The Sandcastle Girls’ Making Film Inroads—LINCOLN, Vt.—At a time when the Armenian community is bursting at the seams for a legitimate film about the genocide, Chris Bohjalian’s gem The Sandc...
- + Bohjalian, Zanoyan Join Mer Doon’s New Advisory Board—ETCHMIADZIN, Armenia—Internationally acclaimed and best-selling author Chris Bohjalian and global energy expert and author Vahan Zanoyan have joined M...
- + Yerevan Standoff: Police Vow to Take More Drastic Actions—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) says that in response to the recent inflammatory actions of the armed group holding a Yerevan police buildin...
- + Yerevan: Armed Group Says 4 of its Members Seized by Police—The Sasna Dzrer armed group holding a Yerevan police station since July 17, says several of its members have been wounded and seized by police. More...
- + Azerbaijani Reconnaissance Drones Spotted Over Line of Contact—Azerbaijani unmanned drones have been spotted flying over the southern Karabakh Line of Contact according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. More... [C...
- + Yerevan: Armed Group Takes Four Medical Personnel Hostage, Says Police—According to the police report, an ambulance was dispatched to the police building seized by the armed group on July 17 to treat two of the group that...
- + Yerevan: Armed Group Says Police Broke Agreement and Opened Fire—An agreement had been reached to hand over an injured rebel. Pavlik (Pavel Manoukyan) went along. The police opened fire, wounding him. Aram, Pavlik’s...
- + Yerevan: Police Arrest Founding Parliament Member Armen Mikayelyan—Founding Parliament member Armen Mikayelyan was arrested and charged with illegal arms possession last night while he and his family were returning ho...
- + Yerevan: Cops Stop Minister of Health from Entering Seized Police Building—Haytayan said that the Sasna Dzrer armed group, which earlier today had taken four emergency ambulance personnel hostage, had asked to speak directly ...
- + President Sarkisian Ready to Meet Jailed Sefilian—Armenia’s National Security Service: ‘Individuals Voluntarily Backing Away from a Crime can be Exempted from Criminal Liability’ Y...
- + Thousands of Demonstrators March Through Yerevan in Support of Armed Group—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Thousands of demonstrators marched in Yerevan on the evening of July 25, in support of the armed opposition group, which continues to o...
- + Yerevan: July 26 – Opposition March—Marchers, numbering around 2,500, demanded the resignation of President Sargsyan and the release of political prisoners. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Yerevan, July 26- Armed Standoff Update—SasnaDzrer, the armed group that seized a Yerevan police patrol building on July 17 reports that police opened fire on the compound at 2 a.m. this mor...
- + Three Questions and Two Observations on the Stand-off in Yerevan—Getting into a situation without knowing how to get out is a desperate act. The group calling itself SasnaTsrer must have had some idea as to how this...
- + Yerevan, July 24 – Hostage Standoff Update—Negotiations continue between the Sasna Dzrer armed group and law enforcement. The negotiations are being coordinated by Ashot Minasyan, an Artsakh Wa...
- + Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum: ‘Authorities in Armenia must not breach fundamental human rights’—Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum: ‘Authorities in Armenia must not breach fundamental human rights’ More... [Catego...
- + Yerevan Standoff: Is Khorenatsi Street a Dead End?—According to the July 23 press reports, the hostage takers who call themselves Sasna Dzrer have released the last of the police officers held in Yerev...
- + Yerevan - Police Helicopter "Buzzes" Building Seized by Armed Group—The armed group still holding a Yerevan police building it seized on Sunday, July 17, has had its water, food and medical services cut off for the pas...
- + New Labor Law in Armenia: Ministry Must First Grant Permission for Non-Citizens—According to a June 4 government decision, employers will have to first apply to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (State Employment Service) t...
- + Yerevan: Authorities to Armed Group - "Hold Weapons Overhead, Turn Right...."—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) has called on member of the armed Sasna Dzrer (Daredevils of Sasoun) group who seized a Yerevan police build...
- + Opinion: When People Are Fed Up—Perhaps since the takeover of Bastille in Paris in July 1789, much of the humanity has chosen non-violent methods for settling political discourse. On...
- + Armed Opposition Group Frees All Hostages from Occupied Yerevan Police Station—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The armed opposition group calling themselves “ Sasna Tsrer,” who have occupied a Yerevan police station since July 17, released all f...
- + One Armenian Serviceman Killed, Another Wounded by Azerbaijani Fire—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Arsen Arakelyan was killed by Azerbaijani fire along the Nagorno-Karabagh (Artsakh/NKR) Line of Contact (L...
- + Yerevan: Faces Behind the Armed Seizure of Police Building—Reporters were allowed to enter the grounds of the police patrol building seized last Sunday by an armed group calling itself Sasna Dzrer (Daredevils ...
- + President Sarkisian Breaks Silence on Hostage Situation—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian President Serge Sarkisian said that the country’s problems “will not be solved through violence, attacks, or hostage taking” d...
- + ARF: There is a Way Out—ARF Supreme Council Calls for Settlement ‘Exclusively by Peaceful Means’; Warns that Incident Can Lead to the Disunity of Armenians YER...
- + Yerevan Police Break Arsen’s Chin; Young Man Claims He Was Just Minding His Business—Ohanyan says his friend had gone to the area to participate in a public debate regarding the armed seizure of the building and was far removed from t...
- + Transparency International (Armenia): Reforms Have Failed, Halt International Funding of Police—It is obvious that the efforts made by OSCE as well as other international organizations to reform the police sector in Armenia has failed. More......
- + Yerevan July 23: Large Crowds Gather at Hostage Standoff Site—Many in the crowd raised their arms to show that they weren’t armed and that there was no reason for police to disperse them. More... [Category: Po...
- + Yerevan: Armed Group Says It's Releasing Two of the Four Hostages—For the past five days, the press hasn’t been allowed to contact members of the Sasna Dzrer group holed up inside the police building. Police have co...
- + Explosion Rocks Alaverdi Smelter; Two Hospitalized—A large explosion rocked the Alaverdi Copper-Molybdenum Metallurgy Factory yesterday evening, sending two workers to the hospital. More... [Categor...
- + Yerevan: Armed Group Releases All Hostages—The Sasna Dzrer armed group has released its last two hostages, Yerevan Deputy Police Chief Valeri Osipyan and Armenia Deputy Police Chief Vardan Yeg...
- + Yerevan: Reporters to Enter Seized Police Building—Yerevan police will soon allow some thirty reporters to enter the police patrol building in Yerevan’s Erebouni district seized on Sunday by the Sasna...
- + Artsakh: One Armenian Soldier Killed, Another Wounded—Azerbaijani gunfire killed Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) serviceman Arsen Arakelyan earlier today while on patrol at a military unit in the southeast of...
- + Turkish Coup d’Etat Still in Progress: Conflict Keeps Turkey in Turmoil—Most Armenians became ecstatic last Friday upon hearing that a military coup was in progress to topple Turkey’s President Erdogan. Even I was caught ...
- + Millard Fuller Legacy Build in Vanadzor: Building Decent Homes for 12 Families Currently in Metal Containers—VANADZOR, Armenia—On July 19, the weeklong Millard Fuller Legacy Build was launched in the city of Vanadzor (Taron 3rd district, Lori region) to honor...
- + Bohjalian’s ‘Idyll Banter’ Still Hits Home— Why is the cow wearing boots and a red hat? What becomes of old books written by well-known authors? They either disappear into a yard sale, are fo...
- + Terrorists, Daredevils or Rebellion Leaders?—This is supposed to be viewed as an act of bravery or desperation. I view it as an ill-conceived plot of idiocy. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Photo Yerevan: July 21 (Night Falls on Protesters Outside Seized Police Building)—Photo Yerevan: July 21 (Night Falls on Protesters Outside Seized Police Building) More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenians in Athens Show Solidarity with "Sasna Dzrer" Group in Yerevan—Armenians assembled outside the Armenian Embassy in Athens in a sign of solidarity with the Sasna Dzrer armed group that seized a Yerevan police patro...
- + Association of European Journalists: Turkey suspends human rights treaty—The Association of European Journalists, an independent professional association of journalists in Europe, expresses its extreme concern that freedom ...
- + Yerevan Cops Attack Film Director Aram Shahbazyan, Breaking His Arm—Film Director Aram Shahbazyan says that Yerevan police broke his arm last night when he went to visit a friend who lives opposite the police building ...
- + Armenian President Break Silence on Hostage Stand-Off: Calls On Armed Group to "Surrender"—Sargsyan called for the immediate release of the four hostage being held by Sasna Dzrer and for the group to lay down its weapons. The president said ...
- + ARF Supreme Body: Violence and Enmity Cannot Resolve Armenia's Problems—Arguing that violence, weapons and taking hostages isn’t the way to resolve issues, the Supreme Body of the ARF in Armenia says that there is an alter...
- + Gulbenkian Organizes Western Armenian Language Revitalization Summer Workshop—The Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation organized a week-long workshop in Western Armenian language acquisition. The...
- + Rally Around Peter Koutoujian—LOWELL, Mass.—Over the years, Peter Koutoujian has been a good friend to the Armenians of Merrimack Valley, both back when he served as a state repres...
- + The Clear Path Forward: Striving for Social Justice and Democracy in Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly» On May 20, Jirayr Sefilian—a veteran of the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh) liberation movement and a vocal opponent of ...
- + Founding Parliament Charges Republican Party and Thugs with Terrorizing Citizens—Yerevan police are studying videos taken of individuals who have participated in gatherings in the Armenian capital over the past few days since an ar...
- + Prison Prohibits Nanor Sefilian From Visiting Activist Husband—Yerevan police prohibited the wife of arrested opposition activist Jirayr Sefilian from visiting him in jail today where he’s awaiting trial on illega...
- + Yerevan Police Detain Founding Parliament Member for Having Phone Conversations with Armed Group—Lawyer Tigran Hayrapetyan, who recently visited Yeghnukyan, says when his client asked why he was being held, his captors merely said that he had supp...
- + Yerevan Police Use Smoke and Concussion Devices to Disperse Crowd—Police used what appeared to be smoke and concussion devices to disperse crowds gathered near the police building seized on Sunday by an armed group c...
- + Photo Yerevan: Clashes Break Out—Tensions erupted last night in Yerevan when demonstrators and police clashed at the security cordon set up around the police building seized by armed ...
- + Video Yerevan: Demonstrators and Cops Clash; Police Fire Tear Gas—45 people were injured last night when clashes broke out between demonstrators and police at the security cordon set up around the police building sei...
- + Yerevan: Clashes End but Tensions Remain High—The situation in Yerevan’s Erebouni district remains tense even though clashes between police and demonstrators have subsided. More... [Category: Po...
- + Yerevan: Police Detain Demonstrators Near Building Seized by Armed Group—Early this morning, after calling on demonstrators to leave the area around the police building seized on Sunday, the police moved in and detained tho...
- + Residents of Yerevan's Erebouni District Sickened by Police Tear Gas—A two-month old baby in the Erebouni district of Yerevan, the site of last night’s clashes between demonstrators and police, had to be taken to a loca...
- + Armenian PM Condemns Seizure of Police Building; 'Violence Doesn't Result in Real Change'—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, in an announcement made before the start of toady’s government cabinet session, said that the “the armed sei...
- + Police Tear Gas Canister Injures Onlooker in Yerevan During Last Night's Clash—One of Aleksanyan’s friends told Hetq that he was in the area where demonstrators had gathered outside the security cordon surrounding the police buil...
- + European Union Delegation in Armenia: "Use of force to achieve political change is unacceptable ""—The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Members States? Heads of Mission in Armenia. More... [Category...
- + Armenian Museum of America Now a ‘Pok?stop’—The Armenian Museum of America is taking advantage of its new status as a “Pok?stop” to invite Pok?mon Go players through its doors. Every Thursday...
- + Pianist and Composer Kar?n Hakobyan Named Armenia Fund’s Cultural Program Advisor—PARAMUS, N.J.—Armenia Fund USA Eastern Region affiliate recently announced the addition of Armenian-American pianist and composer Kar?n Hakobyan as th...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (July 23, 2016)—Having It Both Ways The young always have the same problem—how to rebel and conform at the same time. They have solved this by defying their parents...
- + Heritage Party Condemns Illegal Actions of Yerevan Police—Armenia’s Heritage Party (Zharangutyun) has condemned the actions of the police towards the civilian population since Sunday when a group of armed ind...
- + Shots Ring Out Near Seized Police Building in Yerevan: Police, Onlookers Clash—The armed Sasna Dzrer group that seized the building early Sunday morning then contacted members of the opposition Founding Parliament, claiming that ...
- + Unknown Assailants “Kidnap” Member of Art Laboratory Group On Yerevan Street—Friends of Petrosyan, a well-known figure in Yerevan’s political and art scene, say they do not know where they were taken. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Public Council of Armenia Calls for Negotiated Settlement of Police Building Seizure—The Public Council of Armenia, established in July 2008 by the government as a response to the mass public protests, has called for a negotiated settl...
- + Black Lives Matter Solidarity at the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan—As outrage over images of police killings of black men in the US flooded social media, a group of local and diasporan Armenians gathered at the Armeni...
- + Company Wants Tax Breaks for Imported Turkish Water Pipes—Hydro Corporation Ltd. has filed a petition with the government of Armenia to receive tax breaks on 850 million AMD (US$1.8) worth of glass-fiber wate...
- + Three Hostages Released in Yerevan Police Station Standoff—YEREVAN (RFE/RL)—Anti-government gunmen occupying a police station in Yerevan released three hostages on July 18, on the second day of their standoff ...
- + Aghvan Vardanyan: Armed Occupation Reduces Possibility of Qualitative Change—Calls the Hostage Situation ‘the Most Incorrect and Reprehensible Way to Make Much Needed Change in This Country a Reality’ YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian ...
- + Kerry Warns Turkey to Uphold Rule of Law—WASHINGTON—U.S.»Secretary of State John Kerry warned that Turkey must uphold the rule of law in the wake of the»July 15-16 attempted military coup,»if...
- + Yerevan Hostages and Hostage Takers Given Food and Medicine, Says NSS—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) claims that the hostages and hostage takers at a Yerevan police patrol service building have been provided w...
- + Scuffles Break Out in Yerevan's Liberty Square; Police Detain Public Debate Participants—Yerevan police detained Davit Sanasaryan, a Heritage Party member of the Yerevan Municipal Council, and others who had gathered in Liberty Square to h...
- + July 18 - Yerevan, Liberty Square—People gather to debate yesterday’s armed seizure of police building in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Convoy of Police Vehicles Seen Headed Towards Yerevan Building Seized by Armed Group—A large number of police vehicles have been seen approaching the police patrol service building in Yerevan seized yesterday morning by a group calling...
- + Police Units, Vehicles, Head Towards Seized Police Building in Yerevan—Police resources, both personnel and vehicles, have been seen heading towards the police patrol service building in Yerevan seized yesterday morning b...
- + Video: Yerevan, Night of July 18 (Chants of Jirayr, Jirayr)—Police send in troops to form a human chain blocking Khorenatsi Street to citizens wishing to approach the police building seized on Sunday morning by...
- + Live Feed: Yerevan July 19 - Road Leading to Police Building Seized on Sunday—Here's a live feed from the road leading to the patrol service police building seized on the morning of July 17 by an armed group calling itself Sasna...
- + Police Preparing to Storm Building Seized by Armed Men on Sunday in Yerevan, Says Opposition Group—The New Armenia Salvation Front (NASF) says it has information that Yerevan authorities have turned off the telephones in the police building seized o...
- + Radical Opposition Group Seizes Yerevan Police Station (updated)—YEREVAN (RFE/RL)— One police officer was killed and two others wounded early on July 17,»when members of an Armenian radical opposition group seized a...
- + Yerevan Police Detain Some Twenty Individuals in Liberty Square—Police detained some twenty individuals who had gathered in Yerevan’s Liberty Square today at 1:00 p.m. Many were just sitting in the cafes that circl...
- + Video at Seized Yerevan Police Station: 'We will not leave without a fight'—The following video, released by MP Nikol Pashinyan, shows Pavel Manoukyan, one of the armed group that seized a Yerevan police station earlier today ...
- + Armenian President Apprised of Today's Armed Seizure of Yerevan Police Station—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has met with top law enforcement officials and has been apprised of today’s seizure of a Yerevan police station and ...
- + No Orders Received to Storm Seized Yerevan Police Building, Says NSS—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) says special police units have received no order to storm the police building seized earlier today by a gro...
- + Police Lock Down Outside Seized Yerevan Police Building—The following video shows the scene adjacent to the police building seized earlier today by armed individuals in Yerevan’s Erebouni neighborhood. Mo...
- + Live Feed - Khorenatsi Street, Yerevan—Trucks block access on Yerevan’s Khorenatsi Street that leads to the police building still under the control of the Daredevils of Sasoun armed group. ...
- + Yerevan Police Release 100 Detained Citizens, Says Yerevan Lawyer; Traces Remain—According to lawyer Ara Karagyuzyan, the above photo depicts Vaghinak Shoushanyan after being released from police custody last night. More... [Cate...
- + Alek Yenikomshian: Armed Group Released One Police Hostage Last Night—Alek Yenikomshian, a member of the secretariat of the Founding Parliament opposition group, told Hetq that the group holding hostages at the police st...
- + Armenia's National Security Service Urges Armed Group to "Cease and Desist"—The NSS, in a recently released statement, urged the Sasna Dzrer group to lay down their arms and thus prevent further loss of life. One police employ...
- + Alek Yenikomshian: Sides in the Armed Standoff in Yerevan Negotiating for Bloodless Resolution—In an interview with Hetq, Founding Parliament secretariat member Alek Yenikomshian (photo) says that Jirayr Sefilian is ready to enter into negotiati...
- + Video: Last Night Outside Yerevan Police Building Seized by Armed Group—The following video shows the scene last night near the patrol police building in Yerevan seized by the armed Sasna Dzrer (Daredevils of Sasoun) group...
- + Two Stretches of Shirak Roads Remain Nearly Impassable Despite President’s Promise—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has failed to meet his promise of fixing two patches of road in the country’s Shirak province. More... [Category: ...
- + Several Dozens Killed, Over 1,000 Injured Following Attempted Turkey Coup—ISTANBUL, Turkey (RFE/RL)—Security operations are continuing in Turkey following a failed military coup attempt overnight that left scores of people d...
- + Sixteen-Year-Old Syrian-Armenian Killed in Aleppo— Krikor Minasian ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—A stray bullet has killed 16-year-old Syrian-Armenian Krikor Minasian in Aleppo on the night»of July 15. Alepp...
- + German-Armenian Arthur Abraham Wins WBO International Super Middleweight Title— Arthur Abraham in 2010 (Photo: Pasi T.) BERLIN, Germany (A.W.)—German-Armenian boxer Arthur Abraham captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) In...
- + Armed Attackers Take Police Hostage in Yerevan—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) says that earlier today a group of armed men entered the Police Patrol Service and took a number of people i...
- + Yerevan Cops Close Road to Police Station Taken Over by Armed Attackers—Yerevan police have closed the road leading to the Erebouni Police Department that had been taken over earlier today by a group of armed men. More.....
- + "Daredevils of Sasoun" Group Announces Start of Armed Uprising in Armenia—A group calling itself Sasna Dzrer (after the Armenian national epic Daredevils of Sasoun), has announced that the storming of a Yerevan police statio...
- + Yerevan Police Start Detaining Individuals; Numbers Unconfirmed—Armenia’s Human Rights Defender’s (HRD) Office says its staffers have received a number of reports of people being rounded up in Yerevan by the police...
- + Breakthrough in Wound Care in Armenia and Artsakh—YEREVAN—Wound care remains a considerable medical and surgical concern in Armenia and the world. With the introduction of new technologies, it has evo...
- + Country Stores Evoke a Touch of Americana—I share an affinity with country stores, no matter where I may find them. Just as I would brake for yard sales in the midst of nowhere, I would do th...
- + Ani Included on UNESCO World Heritage List—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee inscribed five new sit...
- + Architects to President Sargasyan: Stop Demolition of Old Terminal at Zvartnots Airport—A group of "meritorious" architects in Armenia have written to President Serzh Sargsyan, urging him to put a halt to the demolition of the o...
- + Armenian President Sends Condolences to French President Hollande Regarding Nice Tragedy—I am deeply shocked by the news on the horrendous tragedy which took place last night in Nice and claimed the lives of dozens of innocent people. Mo...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Karabakh Ceasefire 23 Times Last Night—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh Line of Contact 23 times last night, firing 170 small arms rounds, according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. More.....
- + Investigative Journalists: Call for Applications—Are you a critical thinking journalist, who wants to work with investigative methods? Did you ever have the feeling that your research is limited by l...
- + #BridgingStories: Photojournalism Camp, Call for Applications—The Storyteller’s Cafe NGO, through the support of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia, is accepting applications for the #BridgingStories photojournalism cam...
- + Presidents of Armenia, NKR, Meet in Stepanakert—The two discussed matters dealing with deepening cooperation between the two countries, this according to Sargsyan’s press office. More... [Category...
- + Dr. Talin Suciyan’s ‘The Armenians in Modern Turkey’ Breaks New Ground—Suciyan’s Book is an In-Depth Look into the Post-Genocide Armenian Community of Turkey The cover of Armenians of Modern Turkey BELMONT, Mass. (...
- + Hamazkayin ArtLinks 2016: A Weekend of Cultural Exploration and Discovery—QUEBEC, Canada—Around 20 participants between the ages of 21 and 35 from the United States and Canada arrived at Auberge du Mont-Lanaudi?re in Saint-G...
- + At Least One Armenian Killed in Nice Attack (Updated)—NICE, France (A.W.)—At least one Armenian citizen was killed in the assault on a Bastille Day celebration in Nice on July 14, which killed at least 84...
- + NKR Foreign Minister Received the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office—On July 14, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Of...
- + Artsakh Defense Army Thwarts Attempted Azerbaijani Advance—Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh Line of Contact ceasefire 27 last night with small arms and sniper fire according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. M...
- + Armenia Issues New Stamp Dedicated to “Euro 2016”—A new stamp dedicated to European Football Championship “Euro 2016” will be put into circulation on July 15. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Citizen of Armenia Killed in Nice Attack, Says Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesman—Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman Tigran Balayan has posted a “Tweet” saying that a citizen of Armenia was killed in last night’s terrori...
- + Threats to OCCRP Partner KRIK: "You Should be Lined up and Shot“—Threats against independent journalists are fairly common in Serbia. But a recent barrage of online harassment against OCCRP partner the Crime and Cor...
- + Spain: Crackdown on Russian/Ukrainian Money Launderers—Spanish police said Tuesday they arrested 11 Russian and Ukrainian citizens who laundered more than € 10 million (US$ 11.1 million) via local property...
- + ANCA Welcomes Expanded Leadership of Congressional Armenian Caucus—Looks Forward to Increased Bipartisan Cooperation and Continued Growth of Caucus Membership WASHINGTON–The Armenian National Committee of America (A...
- + Shirvanian Youth Center Opens in Gyumri—GYUMRI, Armenia (Asbarez)—Hundreds of compatriots from Armenia and the Diaspora traveled to Armenia’s second largest city on July 11 to take part of t...
- + Record-Number of Armenian Athletes to Compete at Rio Olympics—RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (A.W.)—A record-number 33 athletes will be competing for Team Armenia in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—the m...
- + Viva Cell Provides No Info As to Why Profits are Down 49%—The company’s brief reply reads: “The 3% decrease in operating costs wasn’t able to compensate for the 16% decrease in operating revenues. As a result...
- + OSCE to Monitor Karabagh Line of Contact—On July 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned ...
- + Ministry Receives 996 Petitions: Soviet Bank Account Compensation High on the List—Of the 724 received in written form 67 dealt with compensation for Soviet-era bank accounts; 62 dealt with state allowances; 51 with humanitarian assi...
- + Foot-and-Mouth Disease Reported in Gegharkounik: Health Officials Claim No Such Knowledge—Residents in several communities in Armenia’s Gegharkounik Province say their animals are displaying symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease, a highly cont...
- + What?s the Excuse Now?—Alton Sterling: July 5, 2016, Baton Rouge, Louisiana…dead. Philando Castile: July 6, 2016 in Falcon Heights, Minnesota (near Minneapolis)…dead. Poli...
- + Gathering in NJ for Artsakh Fund?s Arajamugh Village Expansion Project— More than 50 friends and community members gathered at the home of Alex and Talar Sarafian in Paramus on June 5. PARAMUS, N.J.—More than 50 friends...
- + Human Rights Association Istanbul Branch Releases Report on Turkey’s War on Kurds—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)–The Human Rights Association (HRA) Committee Against Racism and Discrimination Istanbul branch recently released an official r...
- + Delegation Representing Iran's General Inspection Organization Arrives in Yerevan for Talks—A delegation headed by Naser Seraji, President of the General Inspection Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has arrived in Armenia at the i...
- + Yerevan's Historic "Aram Manoukian" Building to be Preserved, Says Minister of Urban Construction—Sargsyan says that the building will be part of the “Hin Yerevan, constructed in 1910,” (Old Yerevan) complex now under construction by MultiContinent...
- + Azerbaijan Conducts Aircraft Training Missions Along Border, Says Artsakh Ministry—Azerbaijan began conducting helicopter and airplane training missions thirty kilometers from the southeastern section of the Line of Contact this morn...
- + Armenia and Iran Sign MOU to Cooperate in Battling Corruption—Naser Seraji, president of the General Inspection Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Aghvan Hovsepyan, president of Armenia’s Investiga...
- + MV ‘Knights of Vartan’ Honor High School Graduates—NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—Class officers, athletes, honor students, musicians, and community volunteers. This year’s crop of high school graduates in Merr...
- + Homenetmen Scouts Troup 51 Hold Annual ‘Panagoum’ (Photo Series)—Providence Homenetmen Scouts Troop 51 held their annual Panagoum Camping Trip the weekend of June 17-19 at Camp Buck Hill in Pascoag, R.I. This year...
- + St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2016 Graduation Ceremonies—WATERTOWN, Mass.—In June 2016, St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) successfully completed its 32nd academic year. The Graduation Ceremoni...
- + Clearstream Enters Armenia's Banking Sector—"Central Depository of Armenia" OJSC (CDA) and Clearstream, the international central securities depository of Deutsche B?rse Group, signed ...
- + Artsakh MP Khanoumyan, Attacked on June 6, Says President Will be Suspected of Organizing Incident if Those Arrested are Pardoned—The behavior of the police was suspect from the start. The incident, from when it started to the time I wound up in hospital, lasted for more than one...
- + Kinder Chocolate's Possible Carcinogens: Ferrero "Working on Solutions" to Minimize Them—Ferrero has defended the quantities of “likely carcinogens” in their chocolate, saying the substances exist “everywhere in the environment” More... ...
- + Gruesome Find: Armenian Family Murdered in Javakhk Village—Neighbors have discovered the bodies of a 37-year-old mother and her three children in the Armenian village of Vachian, located near the town of Akhal...
- + Republican Party, Prosperous Armenia Candidates Win in Yesterday's Syunik Local Elections—Prosperous Armenia Party’s (BHK) Sasha Stepanyan won yesterday’s mayoral election in the Syunik village of Darbas, besting Republican Party of Armenia...
- + Armenian Parliament Prez and Georgian Parliament VP Talk Economic Cooperation—Armenian Parliament President Galust Sahakyan today hosted a delegation led by Manana Kobakhidze, deputy president of Georgia’s parliament. More... ...
- + Head of Armenia's "Ethics Committee" Buys $120,000 Apartment; Uses 70,000 Swiss Franc Loan—When this reporter asked Sahakyan, who receives an annual salary of 9.3 million AMD ($19,510), where the money came from, she said she had taken out a...
- + President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the NATO member and non-member states dedicated to the Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan—Today, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the NATO member and non-member states dedicated to...
- + Armenia Fund USA Funds Akhtala Toxic Pollution Cleanup—PARAMUS, N.J.—The Armenian Apostolic Church monastery in Akhtala is a historic community site where children visit and families picnic. This beautiful...
- + Barsoumian: It Has Been an Honor Serving You—Nanore Barsoumian, the editor of the Armenian Weekly, announced this week that she has resigned from the editorship of the paper. Barsoumian speaki...
- + Kerry, Sarkisian Meet in Poland; Discuss NKR Peace—WARSAW, Poland (A.W.)—Armenian President Serge Sarkisian met with United States Secretary of State John Kerry in Warsaw on July 8, to discuss the reso...
- + Armenian PM Discusses Increased Trade Cooperation in St. Petersburg—Delegations led by Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and Russian Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov met in St. Petersburg for the 17th session...
- + President Serzh Sargsyan has arrived on a working visit to Poland—President Serzh Sargsyan has arrived to the Republic of Poland where he will participate at the meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the NA...
- + Sargsyan Meets U.S. Secretary of State Kerry in Warsaw; Discuss Karabakh Conflict Settlement—On July 8, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, on a working visit to Poland, met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry who was attending the NATO sum...
- + Gifts as Bribes? Financial Disclosures of Top Armenian Officials Fail to List Sources—Unfortunately, in Armenia, it’s hard to gauge whether gifts, often amounting to thousands of dollars, listed in the financial disclosures submitted by...
- + A Response to Robert Fisk—By Movses Ter-Oganesyan The following is a response to Robert Fisk’s article, “ Echoes of Stalinism Abound in the Very Modern Azerbaijan-Armenia...
- + Obama, Putin Discuss Artsakh—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—United States President Barack Obama held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 6. One of the topic...
- + ARF Signs Memorandum with the European Parliament’s Socialist and Democratic Group—STRASBOURG, France (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) and the Socialist and Democratic Group (S&D)—the leading center-left politic...
- + Aviation Group Demands a Halt to Partial Dismantling of Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan—The NAU says that the decision to partially dismantle the Zvartnots complex clearly violates various clauses of Armenia’s military doctrine, labeling ...
- + Gyumri’s Shirak Makes it to Second Qualifying Round in Europa League—Gyumri’s Shirak Makes it to Second Qualifying Round in Europa League More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Military Thwarts Attempted Azerbaijani Reconnaissance Incursion—The NKR Ministry of Defense says that its forces thwarted an attempted Azerbaijani reconnaissance incursion along the eastern section of the Line of C...
- + Armenian Prosecutor General Congratulates Russian Counterpart—Armenian Prosecutor General Gevorg Kostanyan, during a trip to Moscow, congratulated his Russian counterpart, Yuri Chaika, for being reelected to the ...
- + Mkhitaryan Officially Joins Manchester United—Star Midfielder Joins English Team for an Undisclosed Fee on a Four-Year Deal Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Photo: Manchester United) MANCHESTER, England ...
- + Newspaper Says Former Provincial Military Police Chief Shirked Duties in Artsakh; He Files Slander Suit—Grisha Sargsyan, former head of the Armavir Provincial Military Police, has sued the newspaper Zhoghovourd for slander when it published a news item o...
- + Artsakh Through the Eyes of TUMO Stepanakert Students—STEPANAKERT, NKR—Sometimes, there is no better way to understand and appreciate your surroundings than by looking at it through a different lens. That...
- + Taleen Keldjian’s ‘F?tbol!’ Scores a Goal with Kids—LOS ANGELES—Author and artist Taleen Keldjian has written and illustrated her first book, F?tbol!: A Fun Doodle Book on All Things F?tbol, published...
- + Prelacy Honors Peter Balakian—NEW YORK—The Pashalian Hall at St. Illuminator Cathedral was filled with the faithful of the New York metropolitan area on June 27, to honor writer Pe...
- + NKR Line of Contact Remains "Relatively Calm"—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Line of Contact remained “relatively calm” last night, with the exception of Azerbaijani rifle and machine gu...
- + Delegation from Armenia to Participate in International Police Association Conference in U.S.—A delegation representing the Armenian branch of the International Police Association (IPA) will leave for San Francisco on July 15 to take part in a ...
- + Armenian Military Truck Overturns; No Fatalities Reported—A military truck with fifteen soldiers on board overturned along the Kapan-Goris highway earlier today. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Kinder Sweets Contain Possible Carcinogen, Says German Watchdog Group—Foodwatch says that after testing twenty products, ranging from potato chips to chocolate bars, it found that three contained “dangerous” levels of mi...
- + Police Arrest Hrazdan Man for Reckless Driving; Killing 7 Year-Old—Sargsyan is reported to have lost control of his car. He’s been charged with violating traffic rules and negligent driving. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Amulsar mine and vague future of Jermuk according to Lydian. PAEF—British offshore company Lydian International Limited registered at Toronto Stock Exchange plans to exploit gold mine in Amulsar. More... [Category:...
- + Armenian Transportation Minister Discusses Lars Border Crossing with Georgian PM—Armenian Minister of Transportation and Communications Gagik Beglaryan met with Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili in Tbilisi yesterday and ...
- + May 2016 Cash Transfers to Armenia Drop 42.5% Over Year—Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS) reports that US$109.5 million entered Armenia via private transfers and that $67.5 million left the count...
- + Hrazdan River Fish Kill Puzzles Environmentalists—The Pan-Armenian Environmental Front (PAEF) has released the following video allegedly showing scores of dead fish on a section of the Hrazdan River. ...
- + How Not to Talk About Israel and Armenia—This was the question up for discussion at the American University of Armenia (AUA) in Yerevan during the June 25 panel, ‘Parallels Between Armenia an...
- + Employees of Armenian TV Station Launch New Political Party—Six employees, mostly journalists, at the GALA TV station in the Armenian town of Gyumri have formed a political party – The Likeminded Alliance of Li...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Calm Over the Weekend—The Karabakh Line of Contact remained relatively calm over the weekend despite Azerbaijani small arms fire, the NKR Ministry of Defense reports. Mor...
- + Taleen Keldjian’s F?tbol! Scores a Goal with Kids—(LOS ANGELES) –Author and artist Taleen Keldjian has written and illustrated her first book, F?tbol!: A Fun Doodle Book On All Things F?tbol, publishe...
- + Armenia's Environment Ministry Collects $4,510 in Fines—Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection has collected 2.15 million AMD (US$4,510) in environmental fees from June 27 to July 1. More... [Category: P...
- + Independent Beats Republican Party Candidate for Ttoudjour Village Mayor—Zohrab Aslanyan, a 32-year-old independent, won yesterday’s mayoral election in the Aragatzotn village of Ttoudjour beating his closest rival Arsen Sa...
- + 20% Voter Turnout in Otevan; Most Men in Russia Seeking Work—Former village mayor Bro Fatoyan told Hetq that the extremely low turnout was due to the fact that most Otevan residents have traveled to Russia seeki...
- + Abandoned Construction Crane and Nesting Storks Are the Local Attraction in This Part of Armenia’s Armavir Province—A long abandoned construction crane, now adorned with tens of stork nests, is a familiar sight for those traveling the road to the border with Turkey ...
- + Thomas de Waal on Karabakh: “I am not optimistic about the chances of a successful negotiated settlement”—The meeting in St. Petersburg was a disappointment in that little progress was made from the meeting of the co-chairs in Vienna on May 16. There was ...
- + What Is Tomorrow? Documentary Short Profiles Historic Performance in Istanbul (Video)—Born and raised in Fort Lee, N.J., Ara Dinkjian’s musical training took root in the 1960’s and 1970’s under the watch of a prominent circle of musicia...
- + A Glimpse at Armenian Bulgaria: A Photographic Journey—Special for the Armenian Weekly I took in the stone and cement monolith—the Founders of the Bulgarian State Monument—in front of me. I had to admire...
- + France?s National Assembly Unanimously Passes Bill Criminalizing Armenian Genocide Denial—PARIS, France (A.W.)—The lower house of the French parliament unanimously passed a bill on July 1, criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide. ...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact remained calm last night despite sporadic and aimless Azerbaijani small arms fire, the NKR Ministry of Defense reports. ...
- + Pope Listens to His Heart, Not Handlers, on Genocide During Armenia Pilgrimage—While Armenians throughout the world were overjoyed with the landmark “pilgrimage” of His Holiness Pope Francis to the first Christian state, most peo...
- + ‘Guardians of Music’ Selected Winner in 37th Annual Telly Awards»—FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.—The Telly Awards has named»Ara Topouzian»as a»bronze»winner in the 37th Annual Telly Awards for his film documentary titled,»“...
- + The Turtle of Arakelots Monastery—Special for the Armenian Weekly As the two of us hiked up the mountain to Arakelots Monastery in Mush under the scorching midday sun, we noticed a f...
- + To the Yerevan Office of the World Bank: No More New Mines in Armenia—In response to the World Bank Yerevan office’s invitation to participate in a workshop to discussthe draft note on “Environmental Governance in Mining...
- + Karen from Kapan: Cooks, Cleans, Sews and Dreams of Restoring His Mom’s Sight—Karen, a 13-year-old boy in Kapan, has just one wish.“Dreams? It’s important that my mother can see. We’ll take care of the rest,” he says. More... ...
- + Banants-Omonia Match—By Gagik Aghbalyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + 44 Snake Bites Reported in Armenia During First Half of Year—There were 44 snake bite incidents reported in Armenia during the first six months of the year, this according to the Ministry of Health. More... [C...
- + Son of Armenian Finance Minister Short on Specifics Regarding Los Angeles Real Estate Deals; Just Cites "Business Savings and Loans"—When asked how they got the money to buy the Westwood mansion in the first place, Gourgen merely mentioned that the money derived from “business savin...
- + Company Owned by Former Kotayk Governor Wins 34 Million AMD in "Non-Bid" State Contracts—Companies owned by Aram Harutyunyan, commissioner of Armenia’s Water Resources State Commission, continue to win lucrative government contracts in Kot...
- + ANCA 2016 Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship Participants Hit the Ground Running—WASHINGTON—A bright and determined group of students from across the U.S. arrived at the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) offices for the...
- + Remembering Robert ‘Bob’ Semonian—By Paul Boghosian Robert “Bob” Semonian died at age 77 on June 22 following a prolonged bout with colon cancer. Bob Semonian Bob had a distinct...
- + Bob Semonian Was the Ultimate Tipster!— Bob Semonian People often ask me where I get my ideas for stories. Most of them are self-initiated and spontaneous. They come to me during periods...
- + Los Angeles Luxury for $35 Million: House Belonging to Sons of Armenia’s Minister of Finance on the Market—In 2010, Gourgen and Artyom, the two sons of Armenian Minister of Finance Gagik Khachatryan, purchased a sprawling private house in the affluent Los A...
- + Remarks of Armenian Foreign Minister During the Joint Press Conference with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal Foreign Minister of Germany and the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office—The Armenian-German interparliamentary contacts are also expanding, the best evidence of which is the visit of Professor Norbert Lammert, President of...
- + Armenian FM Nalbandian to Attend BSEC Meeting in Sochi—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will travel to Sochi to attend the 34th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Orga...
- + Armenian Environmentalists Respond to “Compromise” Version of Kaghtsrashen Irrigation Project—Once again we would like to call on World Bank to refrain from funding similar project that are harmful for nature and are not in the interests of the...
- + ‘Memories of a Turkish Statesman—1913-19’: A Reflection on Cemal Pasha’s Memoirs—From the Armenian Weekly 2016 Magazine Dedicated to the 101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide “[As] however, in spite of all the help give...
- + Michigan Governor Signs Law Mandating Teaching of Armenian Genocide—Rep. Klint Kesto: ‘We Must Make Every Effort to Ensure our Youth Are Taught the History of Genocide’ FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.—On June 27, Michigan Go...
- + World Premiere of ‘Women of 1915’ Draws Hundreds in NJ—Introduction On June 4, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA organized a program featuring the world premiere of Bared Maronian’s “Wome...
- + U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Visits Defense Ministry—A delegation headed by U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills today visited Armenia's Defense Ministry’s Integrity and Human Rights Centre to ascert...
- + Village Budget Goes to Pay College Tuition for Children of Mayor and Other Officials—In fact, the village council has decided to pay up to 50% of such costs and it turns out that the major beneficiaries are the children of the Yeraskho...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact remained relatively peaceful last night despite Azerbaijani small arms fire, this according to the NKR Ministry of Defens...
- + U.K. Army Commander In Armenia—Today, in Yerevan, Armenian First Deputy Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan hosted a delegation headed by Martyn Gamble, Commander of the 160th Infantr...
- + 445 Babies Born in Yerevan In One Week—234 boys and 211 girls were born in Yerevan between June 17 and 23. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Mayor Hands Keys to New Apartment to Family of Soldier Killed on Karabakh Frontline—Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan today handed the keys to a new apartment allocated to the family of Grigor Haroutyunyan, a conscript soldier killed on t...
- + ‘100 Years, 100 Facts’ Project Releases New Book: ‘Impact of Ancient Nation’—A new book highlighting various aspects of Armenian history and culture has just been published as an initiative of the 100 Years, 100 Facts Project. ...
- + Pope Francis Concludes Historic Visit to Armenia—Pope Participates in Divine Liturgy at Etchmiadzin, Signs Joint Declaration with Karekin II, Releases Doves at Armenia-Turkey Border ETCHMIADZIN (A...
- + China as Refuge for Armenian Genocide Survivors—From the Armenian Weekly 2016 Magazine Dedicated to the 101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide China as Refuge for Armenian Genocide Survivo...
- + Mismanagement and Corruption in Armenia’s Electricity Sector—Armenia has one of the highest shares of inexpensive hydroelectricity generation; the lowest shares of expensive natural gas generation; and a high sh...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact remained relatively calm last night despite sporadic Azerbaijani small arms fire in several areas, reports the NKR Minist...
- + Pope Francis Holds Ecumenical Service at Yerevan’s Republic Square—Urges for Peace in Artsakh, Remembrance of Genocide, and Christian Unity YEREVAN (A.W.)—As a part of his historic trip to Armenia, Pope Francis he...
- + June 26 - Joint Declaration of Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II in Etchmiadzin, Armenia—We gladly confirm that despite continuing divisions among Christians, we have come to realize more clearly that what unites us is much more than what...
- + Pope Francis Ends Pilgrimage to Armenia with Visit to Khor Virap—Catholicos Karekin II accompanied Pope Francis to the monastery were it is said that Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for many years by King Tr...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact remained relatively calm last night despite Azerbaijani small arms and sniper fire, this according to the NKR Ministry o...
- + Yerevan Land Grab: “We’ve been living her for five generations but got nothing in return”—On June 23, employees of Armenia’s Judicial Acts Compulsory Enforcement Service, a separate subdivision of the Ministry of Justice, demolished a car ...
- + Russian Food Inspectors Visit Armenia—A delegation from Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance was in Armenia from June 21-24 to study local fruit/vegetabl...
- + Man Charged in 2105 Stabbing Death of Underage Girl in Tavoush—A 25-year-old man was charged today with the June 24, 2015 stabbing death of an underage female outside the Tavoush village of Verin Karmiraghbyour. ...
- + Armenia, June 26: Farewell to Pope Francis—People on the road to Khor Virap, hoping to catch a final glimpse of Pope Francis before his return to the Vatican. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ANCA: Pope’s Condemnation of Armenian Genocide Strengthens Christian Solidarity—WASHINGTON—Within hours of his arrival in Armenia, His Holiness Pope Francis clearly and explicitly referenced the Armenian Genocide during remarks of...
- + Pope Francis Prays at Armenian Genocide Memorial, Visits Gyumri—YEREVAN—Pope Francis arrived at the Armenian Genocide Memorial at Tsitsernakaberd early on Saturday morning, together with Catholicos of All Armenians...
- + Thousands Throng to Gyumri to Welcome Pope Francis—Thousands travelled to Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city, to welcome Pope Francis and to hear him celebrate the Divine Liturgy in the city center....
- + Pope Francis Pays Respects at 1915 Genocide Memorial in Yerevan—Early this morning Pope Francis, who arrived yesterday in Armenia for a three-day pilgrimage, paid his respects at the Tzitzernakaberd Genocide Memori...
- + Gyumri Police Defend Detention of Jailed Activist's Teenage Son Prior to Pope Francis Liturgy—Gyumri police have declared that they had every right to detain Shahen Haroutyunyan, the teenage son of jailed political activist Shant Haroutyunyan, ...
- + Brothers Convicted of 2013 Murder For Ex-Boyfriend's Insurance Money—Separate juries have convicted two brothers for killing a Glendale man in a scheme to collect on his $2.5 million insurance policy, the Los Angeles Co...
- + Yerevan Police Detain 6: Allege They Were Planning "Mass Disorder" at Pope Francis Concert—Yerevan police report they have detained six individuals suspected of planning “mass disorder” in connection with Pope Francis’s visit to Armenia. M...
- + Shahen Haroutyunyan Released from Detention—They discussed the legality of Haroutyunyan’s detention with his lawyer, and also discussed the possibility of presenting a complaint in the manner se...
- + The Message of Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, During the Prayer of Peace on The Occasion of The Visit of Pope Francis—THE MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II, CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS, DURING THE PRAYER OF PEACE, ON THE OCCASION OF THE VISIT OF THE PONTIFF OF ROME, ...
- + Message of Pope Francis in Yerevan: Speaks of "Terrible Trials" of Armenian People—Nor can I fail to think of the terrible trials that your own people experienced. A century has just passed from the “Great Evil” unleashed upon you. ...
- + June 25: Pope Francis Visits Gyumri, Armenia—On June 25, Pope Francis visited Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city. More... [Category: Politics]
- + June 26: Address of Pope Francis During Etchmiadzin Divine Liturgy—May the Armenian Church walk in peace and may the communion between us be complete. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Pope Francis Arrives in Armenia, Prays at Etchmiadzin—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Pope Francis arrived in Armenia Friday at 3 p.m. local time. The Pope, who is on his 14th foreign pastoral visit, was greeted at Yereva...
- + Pope Addresses Armenian Civil Authorities and Diplomats—YEREVAN (Vatican Radio)—Pope Francis spoke to Armenian civil authorities, including President Serge Sarkisian»and the diplomatic corps, on Friday in t...
- + Live Coverage: Pope Francis in Armenia—Live coverage of Pope Francis in Armenia via azatutyun.am. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Post Office Circulates Pope Francis Commemorative Stamps—"Haypost" closed joint stock company puts into circulation a souvenir sheet with one stamp and four postage stamps designed into a mini shee...
- + Speech of the the President of RA at the Meeting of His Holiness Pope Fanncis—?F THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA SERZH SARGSYANAT THE MEETING OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ARMENIAN AUTHORI...
- + "Shahen was kidnapped by police in Gyumri. He was kept in the car of Shirak's Chief Police"—Facebook user Davit Sanasaryan wrote on his FB page today. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ARF Western US Regional Convention Elects New Central Committee— MONTEBELLO (Asbarez)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Western United States convened its 51th Regional Convention on the weekend of June ...
- + ANCA: Pope?s Visit to Armenian Genocide Memorial an Open Challenge to Turkey?s Campaign of Denial—WASHINGTON—Armenian Americans will be closely following His Holiness Pope Francis’ historic trip to Armenia this weekend, energized by his moral...
- + Central Valley Congressmen Welcome Pope Visit to Armenia—Urge US to Follow Pontiff’s Lead in Reaffirming Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON—Central Valley, California Congressmen David Valadao (R-Calif.) ...
- + March in Vanadzor to Demand Release of Jirayr Sefilyan—Around 40 people marched in the Armenian town of Vanadzor in defense of Jirayr Sefilyan who was arrested the other day in Yerevan on charges of illega...
- + Free Publicity and Some Cash: Ancillary Benefits of Pope's Visit to Armenia—From a purely publicity perspective, the fact that Pope Francis has announced that his visit is a personal pilgrimage to the first Christian nation bo...
- + No Relief for Vanadzor Flood Victims—More than twenty cabins were water damaged in the neighborhood nicknamed St. Petersburg, the Russian city known for its canals. More... [Category: P...
- + Yerevan Prosecutor Drops Charges Against Artak and His Green Cardboard Tank—Gevorgyan, a member of the Counter Punch art group had caused somewhat of a panic among Yerevan law enforcement with his foot-powered tank which he dr...
- + Volunteers Leave a Green Trace in Armenia—The story has inspired thousands of peopleas well as organizations such as Birthright Armenia, Armenian Volunteer Corps and the US Peace Corps,whose v...
- + The Welcoming Remarks of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians To The Pontiff, Pope Francis of Rome—We extend our prayer for the stability and prosperity of the Holy Church of Christ, for the spread of the spirit of love and favor of our Lord, and fo...
- + Key House Panel Set to Consider FY 2017 Foreign Aid Priorities on Thursday—ANCA Presses for Expanded Aid to Artsakh, Targeted Assistance for Syrian Armenians WASHINGTON—Armenian American foreign aid priorities will be among...
- + Yerevan Municipality to Pull 26 Staff Cars: Some No Longer Work—In a cost cutting public relations ploy, Yerevan First Deputy Mayor Kamo Areyan told reporters that 26 municipal staff cars being used to ferry variou...
- + Metz Taghlar – Artsakh’s Village of Craftspeople on the Historic Silk Road—Reading the plaque commemorating prominent blacksmiths in the Artsakh village of Metz Taghlar, I ask why the name of the village is written in the for...
- + Tax Break for Company Founded by Syunik Governor Khachatryan: 3rd Hydro Plant Threatens River—A bill that will let Khachatryan Brothers Ltd. postpone paying VAT tax for three years as financial compensation for its planned investment of 1.9 bi...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact remained relatively quiet last night despite sporadic Azerbaijani small arms fire, the NKR Ministry of Defense reports. ...
- + Pope Francis: Video Message to the People of Armenia—Dear Brothers and Sisters, In a few days I will have the joy to be with you, in Armenia. Even now, I invite you to pray for this Apostolic journey. ...
- + Inhabitants of the Empty—A few thousand families are still living in makeshift shelters, waiting for help. Many of them are not eligible for new housing, since they are not co...
- + Armenian Government Backs Grape Growing and Winemaking Fund—In order to further facilitate the development of efficient and quality grape growing and winemaking in Armenia, the government plans to create a fund...
- + 45th Annual AYF-YOARF Junior Seminar Draws Hundreds—This Memorial Day weekend, nearly 400 Juniors, Seniors, and lecturers came together for the 45th annual AYF-YOARF Junior Seminar, making this year’s S...
- + Sefilian, Members of Opposition Group Arrested in Yerevan—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Lebanese-born Armenian military commander and opposition political activist Jirair Sefilian was arrested in Yerevan on June 20 after Ar...
- + ARF Concerned Following Sarkisian-Putin-Aliyev Meeting—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau member and director of its Central Hai Tahd office Giro Manoyan said that the joint st...
- + Armenia's Economic Activity Index Up 5.5%—Armenia’s Economic Activity Index (EAI) rose by 5.5% during the period of January-May 2016 when compared to the same period last year. More... [Cat...
- + NKR Defense Minister Meets With Armenian Assembly Board Co-Chair—Barsamian thanked Mnatsakanyan for meeting and promised to raise the concerns of the minister in meetings to be held shortly in Washington D.C. Mor...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact remained relatively calm last night except for some instances of Azerbaijani small arms fire in the east and south accor...
- + Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Gyumri Mother and Son—Following a tip-off from neighbors that the two individuals hadn’t been heard from for several days and that a foul smell was emanating from their ho...
- + Sefilyan Charged with Illegal Weapons Procurement: Refuses to Talk—Armenia’s Investigative Committee (IC) released a statement today that adequate evidence had been amassed proving that Sefilyan had organized the pro...
- + The Global Nature of Armenian Culture—I was at a KFC in Yerevan the other day when an Iranian tourist approached the young woman at the counter and said, “Excuse me, please, can I have one...
- + ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program Fall 2016 Application Deadline Fast Approaching—Recent Graduates Seeking Jobs in Washington should Submit Applications by July 15th for Free Housing and Job Placement Support; Student Internship Opp...
- + Sarkisian, Putin, and Aliyev Meet in St. Petersburg—Release Joint Statement Reaffirming Commitment to Peace PETERSBURG, Russia (A.W.)—Armenian President Serge Sarkisian, Azerbaijani President Ilham Al...
- + Yerevan Police Arrest Jirayr Sefilyan on Illegal Arms Trafficking and Possession—Cops allege that Sefilyan and others were planning to use the weapons to “seize”, by force of arms, buildings in Yerevan, including communications cen...
- + Sargsyan Discusses Karabakh with Putin in St. Petersburg—At his meeting today in St. Petersburg with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Karabakh conflict, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan thanke...
- + Presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia Meet—The meeting, in St. Petersburg, of the presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia has gotten underway according the presidential office of Armenia. ...
- + Arrested Armenian Activist Says - "I'm Fine"—Jirayr Sefilyan , the opposition activist arrested yesterday on charges of illegal arms possession, told members of the Social Monitoring Group (SMG...
- + Staffers from Human Rights Defender's Office Visit Jailed Sefilyan—Staffers from Armenia’s Human Right Defender’s (HRD) Office have visited Jirayr Sefilyan, the opposition activist arrested yesterday on charges of ill...
- + Armenian Court Sentences Polish National to 15 Years for Drug Smuggling—An Armenian court has sentenced Rafal Zelbert, a Polish national arrested at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport on November 15, 2015 for attempting to smuggl...
- + One Year On: Investigation Into Police Maltreatment of Electric Yerevan Reporters Languish—For the past year, investigations looking into Yerevan police maltreatment of reporters covering the dispersal of Electric Yerevan demonstrators on Ju...
- + Juggling Being Tough Yet Polite – The Experience of a Young Mom in Yerevan—“Doesn't she have a hat? And where is her jacket? Why doesn’t she have a cover?”- a woman I don't know, a stranger from the street, asks me with a gen...
- + Karabakh Talks: Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan to Meet in St. Petersburg—The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan are scheduled to meet today in St. Petersburg with Russian President Vladimir Putin in attendance. More... ...
- + Disturbing Data: 16.8% of Children Under 5 in Armenia Overweight—According to the 2016 Global Nutrition Report, published by the International Food Policy Research Institute, the overweight prevalence for kids under...
- + USC Institute of Armenian Studies Calls for Support for Research on Karabagh—The recent escalation of the conflict in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh Republic/NKR)—the worst since 1994—marks a new phase in the three decades of the co...
- + Haigazian University Hosts International Conference on ‘Armenians of Jordan’—Organized by the Armenian Diaspora Research Center (ADRC) at Haigazian University, and supported by the Armenian Communities Department of the Caloust...
- + A Glimpse into the Life of the Armenian DPs in Europe—From the Armenian Weekly 2016 Magazine Dedicated to the 101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide This story—of Armenian Displaced Persons (DP) i...
- + Suicide Suspected in Death of Armenian Soldier—According to Armenia’s Investigative Committee, the rifle registered to the dead soldier, Hrant Grigoryan, had discharged, mortally wounding him in th...
- + Armenia: Where is Our “Left"?—The level of political debate in Armenia is worse than a joke. What we hear for the most part are the old free market fairy tales and jumbled-up NGO ...
- + Yerevan Exhibit: The Not So Small Problems of the Great Repatriation—Antaramian-Hofman believes that what Syrian-Armenians are going through, in many ways, parallels that which happened seventy years ago. More... [Cat...
- + Ara Azad’s ‘Arrival/Arrival’ Exhibit Concludes in Boston—BOSTON, Mass. (A.W.)—The closing ceremony of Boston-based artist Ara Azad’s exhibit, titled “Arrival/Arrival,” took place at @artlery160—a...
- + Things to Come: ‘Dear Armen’ and ‘Kalik’—Artist Abrahamian Discusses New Company, Upcoming Shows in Boston and New York BOSTON, Mass. (A.W.)—After a quick read of a “Dear Armen” synopsis, ...
- + Why Should You Care about the Royce-Engel Proposals?—By Raffi Hamparian Ed Royce is a proud Republican member of Congress from beautiful Orange County, California. Eliot Engel is an equally ardent Dem...
- + Company Owned by Judge’s Daughter “Wins” Contract to Supply Judicial Robes—The cloaks worn by judges in Armenia cost 70,000 AMD ($146) a pop. More... [Category: Politics]
- + In One Room—There are 600 children registered as suffering from restricted physical capability in Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Artsakh Prime Minister - Education is the Key—“If we are capable of ensuring development in the educational sector, we will have a flourishing country. Otherwise, we’ll remain where we are,” PM H...
- + Gyumri to Pay $2,093 for Fireworks to "Welcome" Pope Francis—The Gyumri Municipal Council yesterday approved the expenditure of 1 million AMD (US$2,093) for fireworks on June 24, the day Pope Francis will visit...
- + Armenian Stamps – Second Prize-Winner of the World Philately Competition—Few days ago “HayPost” took part in “New York-2016” world philately expo. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Activists in Yerevan Remember, Condemn Orlando Mass Shooting—PINK Armenia NGO: We call on our fellow Armenian friends and citizens to respect the innocent victims, and not to defend terrorism and terrorist acts ...
- + Artsakh MP Meets with Massachusetts House Speaker—Thanks Legislature for Recognizing NKR BOSTON, Mass. (A.W.)—Member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) parliamentary faction in the Nago...
- + Tarkanian Wins Primary in Nevada Congress Race—LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Asbarez)—Republican congressional hopeful and ANCA-endorsed candidate Danny Tarkanian won the Nevada House Primary on June 15 and wil...
- + Brother of Armenian MP to Operate Open-Pit Mine Near Resort Town of Jermouk—Arskar Ltd., a company solely owned by Anastas Arsenyan, brother of Armenian MP Ashot Arsenyan, plans to operate an open-pit sand and gravel mine a me...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Remains Calm—Relative calm reigned up and down the Karabakh Line of Contact last night, the NKR Ministry of Defense reports More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Leads and Russia Lags In Terms of Humanitarian Aid to Armenia—Armenia received US$15.2 million in humanitarian aid during the first four months of 2016, with the bulk ($3.1 million) coming from the United States....
- + Chinese Company to Start Work on Talin-Gyumri Section of North-South Highway—Work on the above sections will be carried out by the Chinese SinoHydro Corporation. The company was the lowest bidder for the US$140 million contract...
- + NKR MP Lernik Hovhannisyan Speaks in Watertown—Hovhannisyan: ‘If We Lose Artsakh, Then We Risk Losing Armenia’ WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—As part of his Eastern United States speaking tour organized...
- + Acting Armenian Patriarch of Turkey: Shameful Tool of Turkish Propaganda—Archbishop Aram Atesyan, General Vicar of the Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, sent a highly controversial letter last week to President Recep Erdogan, c...
- + Michigan Governor Signs Bill Mandating Armenian Genocide Education—LANSING, Mich.—Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed into law House Bill 4493, mandating the teaching of genocides, including the Holocaust ...
- + Stalinist Purges Film: Family Album—For almost 80 years Byurakn Andreasyan lives on carrying the memories of her parents’ execution. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Remains Calm—The Karabakh Line of Contact was relatively calm last night despite Azerbaijani small arms and sniper fire, the NKR Ministry of Defense reports. Mor...
- + Armenia: Grape Production Up, Wine Exports Down—The drop can be linked to the devaluation of the Russian ruble and Armenia’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Aside from Russia, Armeni...
- + Changes to Armenia's Diplomatic Corps—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today relieved Gagik Ghalachyan of his duties as Armenia’s ambassador to Greece, Albania, Cyprus, Serbia, and Bosnia...
- + Armenia a “Mixed Success” in Terms of Media Freedom Says Recent Survey—This is four spots up the ladder when compared to its 78th ranking in 2015. More... [Category: Politics]
- + World Bank Optimistic Regarding Armenia’s Mining Sector, but Makes Recommendations—This is just one highlight of a new World Bank report entitled “Armenia Strategic Mineral Sector Sustainability Assessment” regarding the mining secto...
- + Concert Dedicated to Composers Ajemian, Avetisian—WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sun., May 22, the Armenian Museum of America, together with the Composers’ Union of Armenia, presented a program dedicated to the ...
- + Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund Launches $300,000 Campaign to Deploy First-Aid Kits to Artsakh—$100,000 Already Raised and 2 First-aid Projects Launched The Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund (“AWHF” or the “Fund”) was created in response to Azerbai...
- + Providence ARF Hosts Artsakh MP Hovhannisyan—PROVIDENCE, R.I.—On Wed., June 8, in the Fermanian Fellowship Hall at Sts. Vartanantz Church, the Providence ARF “Kristapor” Gomidehoutiu...
- + Artour from Artsakh: A Blacksmith Who Also Knows How to Cut Hair—As we talk, Artour is preparing nails for a horse’s hoof. There used to be some one hundred horses in the village, he says, now just a handful remain....
- + Calm Reigns Along Karabakh Line of Contact—The Karabakh Line of Contact remained calm last night despite sporadic Azerbaijani small arms fire, reports the NKR Ministry of Defense. More... [Ca...
- + Monopoly Profits in the Wheat Flour Market in Armenia—Conservative estimates show that the companies involved in importing wheat and selling flour on the Armenian market charge approximately double what i...
- + Armenia Tops Central and Eastern Europe for 2016 Unlicensed Software Installaton—According to the 2016 BSA Global Software Survey, the rate of unlicensed software installation in Armenia for 2015 stood at 86% and amounted to some U...
- + Yerevan Cops Nab Two Suspects in Burglary Spree—Yerevan police detained two suspects yesterday for some thirty burglaries in the Armenian capital and other cities in the country. More... [Category...
- + Investigators Crack Embezzlement Racket at Yerevan Kindergarten—Armenia’s Investigative Committee launched a criminal investigation yesterday into an embezzlement racket at Yerevan’s No. 120 Kindergarten where six ...
- + Scotch Whisky Association Sues MP Aleksanyan's Companies for False Advertising—On May 11 of this year the Scotch Whisky Association took two companies owned by Aleksanyan family members, A&G Ltd. and Aleks Grig Ltd. to court ...
- + Enemy vs. Empathy: Stories From Another Side—Interview with an Karabakh Peacebuilder in Baku More... [Category: Politics]
- + Singer Ofelya Hambardzumyan Dead at 91—Ofelya Hambardzumyan, famous for her renditions of Armenian folk and classical music, passed away today in Yerevan at the age of 91. More... [Catego...
- + U.S. and Armenia Further Cooperation to Strengthen Counter Nuclear Smuggling Capabilities—Today, representatives of the Government of the United States and of the Republic of Armenia conducted a scheduled review of the 2008 U.S.-Armenia Joi...
- + Yerevan Doctor, Nurse Charged with Child Trafficking—Dr. Karineh Antonyan and nurse Goharik Khachatryan have been charged with child trafficking and document forgery. The two have been placed in pre-tria...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Remains Calm—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that relative calm reigned over the Line of Contact last night despite Azerbaijani small arms fire. More... [Cat...
- + ANCA’s Aramian House Opening Celebrates Empowerment of Armenian American Youth—Landmark Building in DC to Serve as Permanent Home for the ANCA’s Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway and Leo Sarkisian Internship Programs WASHING...
- + RI First New England State to Mandate Genocide and Holocaust Education—A bill mandating Genocide and Holocaust education in Rhode Island schools was unanimously passed by the Rhode Island Senate on June 5 and sent to the ...
- + Turkey Rights Group Thanks Germany for Genocide Recognition—Denounces Racist Backlash from Turkish Authorities, Media, and Nationalists against German MPS ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—The Committee Against Racism ...
- + Armenia-Austria Economic Cooperation Lags Despite Strong Diplomatic Ties—In 2015, Austria accounted for a mere 0.4% of Armenia’s trade with the outside world. In 2014, that number was 1.2%. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Dogfights—Anahit Hayrapetyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Kievyan Street Farmer's Market in Yerevan Reopens—Armenian Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan and Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan were on hand today for the annual reopening of the farmer’s market...
- + Truth versus National Interest: Billboard Thanking Germany Goes Up in Massachusetts—Peace of Art, Inc., (www.peaceofart.org)»is displaying a large-scale electronic billboard in Foxboro, Mass., thanking Germany for recognizing the Arme...
- + Chicago-Armenian Community Celebrates Armenia’s Independence—Guest Speaker Lernik Hovhannisyan Discusses Artsakh By Berj Gueyikian The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Chicago “Christapor” Gomideh ...
- + NKR MP: ‘A Strong Artsakh Will Ensure the Survival of Our People’— NKR MP Lernik Hovannisyan WATERTOWN, Mass.—Lernik Hovhannisyan, a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) parliamentary faction in th...
- + Yerevan Doctor and Nurse Implicated in Sale of Newborn—A doctor and a nurse at a Yerevan medical center were arrested on June 8 on suspicion of organizing the purchase and sale of a baby born in April, thi...
- + Two Arrested in Stepanakert Beating of MP Hayk Khanoumyan—Two residents of Stepanakert turned themselves in today, claiming they participated in the kidnapping and beating of NKR MP Hayk Khanoumyan on June 6,...
- + Nshan from Vosgehat: Keeping the Village Bus Station Clean for $15 a Month—Nshan Gevorgyan gets paid 5,000-7,000 ($10-15) every month for keeping the bus station in the Armavir village of Vosgehat clean. More... [Category: ...
- + Company Owned by Business Partner of Armenian President's Nephew to Build Hydro Plant in Vayots Dzor—A company owned by the business partner of Narek Sargsyan, the nephew of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, is set to build a small hydro plant in a s...
- + Worker Killed in Accident at Hydro Plant Owned by Armenian MP—An employee of a hydro power plant owned by Heritage Party MP Khachatour Kokobelyan was swept to his death early this morning when the swollen Aghstev...
- + ANCA Welcomes New USAID-Armenia Mission Director Deborah Grieser—Calls for Increased Aid to Artsakh, Additional Assistance to Help Armenia Transition Refugees from Syria, Greater Focus on U.S.-Armenia Economic Ties ...
- + Artsakh Parliamentarian Briefs»U.S.»Legislators on Azerbaijani Aggression—MP Lernik Hovhannisyan Conducts Meetings across Capitol Hill WASHINGTON—Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (Artsakh/NKR) parliamentarian Lernik Hovhannisyan ...
- + A Conversation with Kyle Khandikian: Shunned for Speaking Up Against Bigotry—I had been friends with Kyle Khandikian for a couple months before interviewing him. I had met him a couple months ago, shortly after I had I first ar...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Calm—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that the Line of Contact was calm last night with no ceasefire violations carried out by the parties to the confli...
- + Search Underway for Attackers of Artsakh MP Khanoumyan—The NKR Police reports that a manhunt has been launched to find those responsible for the kidnapping and beating of Artsakh MP Hayk Khanoumyan on June...
- + Armenia's International Reserves Dip 3.6%—Armenia’s Central Bank reports that as of the end of April 2016, the country’s gross international reserves amounted to US$1.568 billion, a drop of $5...
- + Over 1,000 Fake Auto Inspection Stickers Confiscated—Armenia’s National Security Service reports that raids have led to the seizure of over 1,000 fake vehicle inspection permits and a printing press used...
- + Armenia’s Youth and the Tragedy of Untapped Potential—On May 30, ONEArmenia, a for-purpose organization focused on building a sustainable Armenian economy, launched a new campaign to accelerate the develo...
- + Having Admitted Complicity in Genocide, Germany Should Now Compensate Armenians—Despite “Sultan” Erdogan’s insults and threats, the German Parliament went boldly forward last week and recognized the Armenian Genocide. In retaliati...
- + Archbishop Atesyan’s Letter to Erdogan Angers Armenians—Atesyan Criticizes German Parliament’s Genocide Resolution Agos to Atesyan: May God Bestow Sense, Intelligence, and Comprehension on You ISTANBUL, T...
- + The Yeramishyans: Father and Son Chroniclers of War—It was 1992. Stepanakert, the Artsakh capital, was being shelled. More... [Category: Politics]
- + June 7: Notes from Karabakh—Deputy Commander L. Baghdasaryan suggests we visit a post where an Azerbaijani diversionary incursion was repulsed on March 8. A soldier to be decorat...
- + European Union Gives €3.75 Million to Support Armenia’s Vocational/Education Trainingreforms—In April 2016 the European Union extended final assistance of €3.75 million to enhance Armenia’s vocational education and training (VET) capacity. M...
- + Armenia Gets New Head of General Department of Civil Aviation—Sergey Avetisyan has been appointed the new head of Armenia’s General Department of Civil Aviation . More... [Category: Politics]
- + More Traffic Enforcement Cameras Installed in Armenia—According to Armenia’s Traffic Police, there are currently 179 traffic enforcement (speed) cameras operating throughout the country; 70 in the capital...
- + Walking Tour Discovers Philadelphia’s Armenian History—A crowd aged 11 to 91 gathered at Arlington Cemetery outside Philadelphia on May 14 to experience a walk through the city’s Armenian history. This is ...
- + Cellist Edvard Pogossian Enchants Boston Pops Crowd—BOSTON, Mass.—Edvard Pogossian is his father’s keeper—a chip off the same musical block. Twenty-six years after his dad debuted with Armenian Night a...
- + German MP Faces Death Threats for Support of Armenian Genocide Resolution—BERLIN, Germany (A.W.)—The co-leader of the German Green Party Cem ?zdemir—a German MP of Turkish origin and one of the initiators of the Armenian Gen...
- + Sargsyan Appoints New National Security Council Head—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today appointed Armen Gevorgyan, a former minister of territorial administration, as secretary of the National Secur...
- + MP Khanoumyan Attacked Outside Artsakh Parliament; Taken By Car and Beaten—In a brazen midday assault outside the NKR parliament in Stepanakert, a group of eight men dressed in military uniforms attacked Hayk Khanoumyan, an A...
- + International Adventurers CommenceMarking First Trans-Armenian Trail—How does one develop hiking in Armenia? It’s a question a lot of people are asking lately and everyone appears to have a different answer. Some prefer...
- + Artsakh MP Khanoumyan: "I know seven of my attackers"—Khanoumyan says he will not be intimidated to leave Artsakh and that his primary aim is that the country become a place where all are protected under ...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Remains Calm—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that notwithstanding irregular Azerbaijani small arms fire, the Line of Contact remains calm. More... [Category:...
- + OSCE to Monitor NKR Line of Contact—On June 8, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned m...
- + From the "Children of War" Series—My husband has purchased an old Zhiguli from a Yezidi young man for $400. It is white with golden velvet interior. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Calm—The Artsakh Line of Contact was relatively peaceful last night, this according to the NKR Ministry of Defense. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Suspect Arrest in Etchmiadzin Shooting Murder—A suspect has been arrested in the murder of Hamlet Patouryan on June 5 in the town of Etchmiadzin, the Investigative Committee of Armenia reports. ...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets Iranian President in Tehran; Visa Liberalization Memo Signed—Rouhani told Nalbandian with the lifting of international sanctions against Iran, a great opportunity had been created to further develop economic and...
- + Armenia's Defense Minister Visits Artsakh Frontline—Armenia’s Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan left for Artsakh on June 4 and visited positions on the NKR-Azerbaijan frontline. More... [Category: Po...
- + Yerevan's Green Market on Kasyan Street Opens on Saturday—The Kasyan Street fruit and vegetable market in Yerevan will open for business this Saturday, June 11. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh MP Lernik Hovhannisyan Tours East Coast (Details)— NKR MP Lernik Hovannisyan The Artsakh Fund of the Eastern U.S. together with the Hairenik Association has invited Lernik Hovhannisyan, a member of ...
- + Armenian Serviceman Killed on NKR LoC on June 2—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Khoren Harutyunyan (b. 1997) was killed as a result of a gunshot wound in the northeastern direction of th...
- + At Least Five Armenians Killed in Aleppo in a Week— The aftermath of the rocket attack (Photo: Kantsasar) ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—Aleppo’s Armenian-populated Nor Kyugh and Zvartnots districts were attac...
- + Media NGOs Bash Armenia's New Electoral Code—- The same illusion was used to create controversy between media and civil society organizations, holding them as the main responsible parties for the...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Remains Calm—The only violations were from Azerbaijani small arms fire, the ministry says. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bomb Damages Tax Department Office in Vanadzor—A small explosive device went off just after midnight today, damaging the steps and windows of the tax department office in the town of Vanadzor. Mo...
- + Bohjalian Receives Honorary Doctoral Degree from Amherst College—AMHERST, Mass. (A.W.)—Novelist Chris Bohjalian was one of six recipients of Amherst College’s honorary doctoral degrees during the 2016 commencement, ...
- + National Representative Assembly 2016 Held May 12-14—DOUGLASTON, N.Y.—The Eastern Prelacy’s National Representative Assembly, hosted by St. Sarkis Church of Douglaston, New York, concluded on May 14.» Cl...
- + Some Lessons Learned from the ?Four-Day War?—Special for the Armenian Weekly As the dust settles (hopefully) from Artsakh’s (Nagorno-Karabagh Republic/NKR) recent “Four-Day War̶...
- + Armenia Beats Salvador 4-0 in Football Friendly—Armenia’s national soccer team defeated Salvador 4-0 in a friendly match played today in Los Angeles. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Remains Calm—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that the Line of Contact remained relatively calm last night despite Azerbaijani small-arms fire. More... [Categ...
- + Overseas Bank Transfers to Armenia Drastically Drop—Overseas bank transfers to Armenia amounted to US$104.5 million in April of this year. According to Armenia’s Central Bank, this amount is 31% less wh...
- + Mother of Two Sons Who Died in 1992 Artsakh War Seeks Funds to Save a Third—Valentin’s mother is placing her hope on the kindness of strangers.“I can’t bring my two sons back. I can only be proud that I had two hero sons. I ju...
- + Dearborn St. Sarkis Fellowship Club—There’s a song that rings out “You’re never too young or too old,” and under the circumstances, those lyrics are quite appropriate. The f...
- + Kalaidjians of Monaco Establish Million Dollar AUA Endowed Scholarship Fund—Philanthropist Stresses Importance of Supporting»AUA in the Process of Building Armenia OAKLAND, Calif.—»The American University of Armenia (AUA) ha...
- + ARS New Jersey ‘Shakeh’ Chapter Raises $35,000 for Artsakh—RIDGEFIELD, N.J. (A.W.)—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) New Jersey “Shakeh” chapter held a fundraiser to benefit Artsakh on May 21 at the Armenian C...
- + Farmer Arkady from Artsakh: “Everything will be fine as long as there’s no war”—The farmer has no complaints and just desires peace. “Everything will be fine as long as there’s no war,” he says. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Remains Calm—The Artsakh Line of Contact was calm last night, despite occasional small arms fire from the Azerbaijani side in the northeast, according to the NKR M...
- + Tax Deferment for Company Owned by MP's Children—The government of Armenia today decided to postpone the payment of VAT for a company called Tiger Group Ltd., which was founded by the children of Pro...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Hails German Parliament's Approval of Armenian Genocide Resolution—“Armenia welcomes the German Bundestag’s passage of a motion on the genocide committed against Armenians and other Christian peoples,” Nalbandyan said...
- + German Parliament Approves Armenian Genocide Resolution—German Parliament Approves Armenian Genocide Resolution More... [Category: Politics]
- + New EU funding agreement providing EUR 10 millionto improve electricity supply in Armenia—The project concerns the construction of a high voltage direct current back-to-back converter, 500/400/220 kV substation in Ayrum, the construction an...
- + Poem: Halted Words— (Photo: Patrick Tomasso) Halted Words Words that swarm Our speech and thoughts, Everyday words uttered In greeting, departure, or worse, Words o...
- + ANCA Presses for Full Implementation of Royce-Engel Karabagh Peace Proposals—National Chairman Discusses Path Forward with House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce IRVINE, Calif.—The Armenian National Committee of Am...
- + Rescuing Armenian Women and Children after the Genocide: The Story of Ruben Heryan—From the Armenian Weekly 2016 Magazine Dedicated to the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide At the end of World War I, many Armenian and internat...
- + Crimes Committed by Iranians While Visiting Armenia Have Dropped—At a meeting today in Yerevan with Iranian Minister of Justice Mustafa Pourmohamadi, Armenian Prosecutor General Gevorg Kostanyan noted that the numbe...
- + Yura the Barber: Cutting Hair in the Artsakh Village of Metz Tagher for 44 Years—“What’s kept you here for 44 years?” I ask Yura. He chuckles, saying that he had to learn some kind of a trade, either the hair business or shoe repai...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Remains Calm, Despite Sporadic Small Arms Fire—The Artsakh Line of Contact was peaceful yesterday and last night, despite occasional small arms fire from the Azerbaijani side in the northeast, acco...
- + Artsakh President Congratulates Children on International Children's Day—On 1 June Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the occasion of International Children's Day. More... [Category:...
- + Nominations Now Open for $1 Million Global Humanitarian Award—Nominations open today for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, an annual international humanitarian award. The Aurora Prize is seeking personal s...
- + Artsakh Prime Minister to Discuss Cooperation with Geneva and Marseille Armenians—Haroutyunyan is scheduled to meet with representatives of the Geneva and Marseille Armenian communities, as well as with local entrepreneurs, to discu...
- + A 95-Year-Old WWII Veteran Who Defies Age—Leo Sarkisian could very well be a poster child for his generation, few that remain. He speaks six languages, plays an intricate 2,000-year-old Middl...
- + A Note from Yerevan on May 28—Special for the Armenian Weekly It is May 28. It is a day of great significance for the Armenian Nation. In Yerevan, television homage is being paid...
- + Building Artsakh, One Village at a Time: The Arajamugh Village Project—The Hairenik Weekly and Armenian Weekly recently spoke to Antranig Kasbarian, former executive director of the Tufenkian Foundation and a member of th...
- + Largesse to a Chosen Few: Araks Village Council Members and Municipal Staffers Buy Hothouse Plastic Sheeting and Pay Off Loans with Budget Funds—A host of problems plague Araks, a village in Armenia’s Armavir Province on the border with Turkey. More... [Category: Politics]
- + An Open Letter—To the Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk GroupJames Warlick (USA), Igor Popov (Russia), Pierre Andrieu (France)The Personal Representative of the OSCE Chair...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Quiet—Except for some sporadic Azerbaijani small arms fire, the cessation of hostilities agreement along the Artsakh Line of Contact was intact last night, ...
- + Natural Gas Prices to Drop Around 9 AMD—Consumers using less than 10,000 cubic meters per month will pay 146,700 drams for every one thousand cubic meters (including VAT). More... [Categor...
- + One Major-General and Two Colonels Arrested Yesterday in Armenia—Armenia’s Investigative Committee reports that Major-General Melsik Chilingaryan and Colonel Armen Margaryan were arrested on May 30 and charged with ...
- + Precarious Fate: Cystic Fibrosis Patients Over 18 in Armenia Lack Specialized Care—Relatives of a young man, soon to turn twenty, suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF) asked that his name not be mentioned in this article. He’s embarras...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The Artsakh Line of Contact remained relatively calm last night, reports the NKR Ministry of Defense. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia President to Attend Luxembourg Event Marking 40th Anniversary of EPP—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will leave for Luxembourg today to attend a jubilee event marking the fortieth anniversary of the European Popular P...
- + World Bank Pushing for ‘War on Water’ in Armenia—In 2013 World Bank provided around 30 million USD as a loan to Republic of Armenia for improving its irrigation systems. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Artsakh Soldier 'Suddenly Dies'; Investigation Underway—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Souren Mosiyan, a soldier serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, suddenly died yesterday evening at a firing po...
- + Artsakh Foreign Ministry: 'All monuments in NKR, regardless of origin, are under state protection'—Statement by the head of the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry about the alleged military use of monuments of Islamic architecture loc...
- + Poem: A Vow to Ararat— ‘Srbazan ler’ (‘Holy Mountain’), acrylic on canvas by Rupen Janbazian, 2013 A Vow to Ararat We will reach your summit, o...
- + Aviacompany Armenia Gets Permission to Fly to 17 International Destinations; But Can It?—Aviacompany Armenia has been granted permission to fly to 17 international destinations from Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport. More... [Category: Politic...
- + No ‘Last Bell’ in Artsakh Villages of Talish and Mataghis—For the high school graduates of the Artsakh villages of Talish and Mataghis, the “last bell” was rung in other communities across Armenia and Karabak...
- + Holy Cross Armenian Church of Union City Celebrates 110th Anniversary—By Elizabeth Akian On May 15, nearly 300 guests gathered at the Villa Amalfi Restaurant in Cliffside Park, New Jersey to celebrate the 110th anniver...
- + ATP?s Aram and Maral?s Latest Adventure—The following comic strip was prepared by illustrator Alik Arzoumanian»for the Armenia Tree Project (ATP). Aram and Maral are cousins. Aram is from...
- + Mouradian: The Two Sides of the Mountain—Paintings of Mount Ararat hang in the homes of many Armenians, and photographing (or posing with) the mountain is ever popular with visitors of the ho...
- + Doctors Wage Their Own Struggle During Artsakh Four-Day War—Ever since April 2, the Central Clinic Military Hospital has been receiving many injured soldiers. More... [Category: Politics]
- + New Law on Medicine: Good on Paper but MPs Still Have Doubts—Armenia’s National Assembly yesterday debated a new Law on Medicine designed to replace the current law that was adopted in 1998 and is considered lac...
- + Devious Job Description: Former Gazprom Inspector Claims She Was Illegally Dismissed—During a staff meeting, branch head Garik Sargsyan declared that six inspectors had to submit resignation papers. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Tomato and Cucumber Exporters Are Well Connected—Exports of tomatoes and cucumbers from Armenia have increased over the past few years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Graduates of Shelled Artsakh School Celebrate “Last Bell” in Style—Graduates of Shelled Artsakh School Celebrate “Last Bell” in Style More... [Category: Politics]
- + Balakian, Nasri and Zaki Receive Armenian Presidential Award—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Republic of Armenia’s 2015 Presidential Award for significant contribution to the process of the recognition of the Armenian Genoci...
- + NKR MP Lernik Hovhannisyan to Tour East Coast, Discuss Recent Developments— NKR MP Lernik Hovannisyan The Artsakh Fund of the Eastern U.S. together with the Hairenik Association has invited Lernik Hovhannisyan, a member of ...
- + Armenian Soldier Killed on Base; Another Soldier Arrested as Suspect—The military division of Armenia’s Investigative Committee reports that it has launched a criminal case into the May 25 murder of army sergeant Hakob ...
- + Grape Growers Demand Payment; Stage Another Protest in Yerevan—Grape growers of Kaghtsrashen and surrounding villages again staged a protest outside the Government Building in Yerevan, demanding that they get paid...
- + Line of Contact Calm Last Night—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that the Line of Contact was calm last night despite sporadic small arms and sniper rounds at various locations. ...
- + Armenia's HRD Discusses Azerbaijani Military Human Rights Violations with Mui?nieks—Armenian Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan talked about Azerbaijani human rights violations carried out by Azerbaijani military forces at a meeting ...
- + Kars Court Sentences Turkish Ultranationalist for Anti-Armenian Hate Speech—KARS, Turkey (A.W.)—A Kars court sentenced Tolga Ad?g?zel, the chair of the Kars chapter of the ultranationalist ?lk? Ocaklar? (commonly referred to a...
- + Azerbaijan Breaks Relatively Calm Along Line of Contact—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire last night by firing a variety of small arms and grenade la...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies From Gunshot; Investigation Underway—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Artsakh Defense Army soldier Vahe Yeghoyan died after being shot in unknown circumstances yesterday evening a...
- + AGBU Expands Education Innovation Platform to Improve English Proficiency in Armenia— AGBU is pleased to announce the addition of ANI to its growing AGBU Education Innovation platform. AGBU is pleased to announce the addition of ANI ...
- + Save the ArQ Provides New Computer Lab to Sts. Tarkmanchatz School in Jerusalem—CHICAGO, Ill.—As part of its mission to revitalize the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem, the Chicago-based non-profit organization Save the ArQ made a co...
- + NAASR Looks to the Future at its Annual Meeting—BELMONT, Mass.—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) held its 62nd Assembly of Members on Sat., May 14, in Belmont, and w...
- + Artsakh Family Start New Life in Arzni: Returning to Talish Appears Unlikely—Mrs. Svetlana Khalapyan and her two sons have only been in Arzni, a village in Armenia’s Kotayk Province, for a month. But they started working the sm...
- + “Home 45” - Yerevan’s Home of Political Activism and Street Art Forced to Close—There is an overwhelming sense among Home 45 participants that the idea of Home will long outlive any location in which it finds itself More... [Cat...
- + Ashot the Inventor: Overcomes His Physical Disability by Fabricating Farm Tools for His Wife—Ashot Yeghoyan, a 55-year-old resident of the Getap village in Armenia, is known by his neighbors as the ‘inventor’. More... [Category: Politics]
- + No Line of Contact Violations, Reports NKR Ministry—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that there were no violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement last night along the Line of Contact. Mo...
- + Deputy Foreign Minister Hovakimian participated in World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul—On May 23-24, the delegation of Armenia headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian participated in the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in ...
- + Malevolently Mendacious Mealy Mouthed Murinson—A hack by the name of Alexander Murinson has finally gone far enough (a la Donald Trump) to elicit a response, hopefully so scathing as to cause him t...
- + Sarkisian and U.S. VP Biden Discuss NKR; Situation on LoC Remains Relatively Calm—Aliyev Accuses Armenia of ‘War Crimes’ in Latest Conflict in NKR YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s President Serge Sarkisian and United States Vice President...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Was Calm Last Night—The MKR Ministry of Defense reports that the Line of Contact was calm last night despite Azerbaijani small arms fire in certain sections. More... [C...
- + When It Comes to Paying Taxes, 'Shangri La Yerevan' is Armenia's Biggest Casino—Armenia’s National Statistical Service reports that the service sector in the country grew by 2.7% in 2015 when compared to 2014 and that the “culture...
- + Toumajan collection - Southfield (Michigan), USA—These items are part of Dickran Toumajan’s family collection. The oldest of the photographs is from G?r?n, from which the Toumajan family originated. ...
- + Karabakh Line of Contact Remains Calm—The MKR Ministry of Defense reports that the Line of Contact continues to remain calm, despite sporadic small arms violations of the cessation of host...
- + A Soldier’s Story: A New House Without a Husband and a Dad Is No Home—Every morning, three year-old Ani asks the following of her mother – “Mam, let’s go to our house and greet daddy.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bowing to Pressure, Government Scraps Controversial Irrigation Project in Garni—Seemingly bowing to local fierce opposition, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today announced that the controversial Kaghtsrashen Gravity Irri...
- + Armenian Genocide Survivor to Be Honored in Watertown— Asdghig ‘Starrie’ Alemian of Weymouth at age 7 in an orphanage in Aleppo is on the far right. Her sister, Anna, age 9, is on the far left...
- + Poem: A Solo for Me— A Solo for Me You entered my humble room With buds yet to flower — Brought here to bloom…? I sing a last song To my old soul in gloom… And you com...
- + Russia’s Humanitarian Response to the Armenian Genocide—Humanitarianism and the Refugee Crisis on the Caucasus Battlefront During World War I The Armenian Weekly Magazine April 2016 By Asya Darbinyan...
- + 6% Increase in Armenia's Economic Activity—According to Armenia’s National Statistical Service, the country’s Economic Activity Indicator (EAI) grew by 6% from January-April of this year. Mor...
- + Artsakh Refutes Baku Claims That It Employed Chemical Weapons During Recent Fighting—The Artsakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday refuted allegations made by Azerbaijan on May 17 that Artsakh military forces had used prohibited we...
- + Another Yerevan: Mother of Seven Dreams of Home Large Enough for All Her Kids—“Aghasik, look, the Turks are firing on us from here. And this is our house. Hey, Aghasik, pay attention,” says 5 year-old Arman, as he draws lines in...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The MKR Ministry of Defense reports that the military situation along the Line of Contact last night remained relatively calm, despite sporadic small ...
- + Armenia Prime Minister Talks Gold Mining with Lydian International CEO—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today met with Howard Stevenson, President and CEO of Lydian International, a company registered in gthe Chan...
- + ARS Cambridge ‘Shushi’ Chapter Celebrates Mother?s Day—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Cambridge “Shushi” Chapter celebrated Mother’s Day on May 7 with more than 200 guests in attendanc...
- + Rep. Sherman Urges ‘Leahy Law’ Investigation into Azerbaijani War Crimes—Calls for immediate suspension of U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan citing Aliyev’s ongoing attacks on Artsakh WASHINGTON—Senior House Foreign Affairs...
- + Hamazkayin ArtLinks Retreat to Be Held in Canada June 30-July 3—After the success of the inaugural Hamazkayin ArtLinks program in the Catskills, N.Y., the four-day retreat will be held this year in Quebec, Canada, ...
- + Planes Displaying Armenian Colors to Be Seen in the Sky After Two year Hiatus—Taron-Avia got the go-ahead on May 10 during a council meeting held by Armenia’s Ministry of the Economy reviewing the tenders it had received by comp...
- + Rediscovering the Past: Armenian Historical Walk in Philadelphia—This is part of a growing trend throughout the diaspora in recent years to rediscover their history and piece together family trees torn apart by the ...
- + Garni Residents Issue Ultimatum: Cancel Irrigation Project Or We'll Turn Off Drinking Water to Ararat Province—This morning at 10, residents of Garni and neighboring Goght united in Garni and close the main road to Yerevan, demanding that the government pull ou...
- + Sargsyan and Medvedev Meet In Yerevan - Economic Issues On the Table—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today hosted Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev, who is in Yerevan to participate in a council session of the E...
- + James Najarian Wins 6th Annual Frost Farm Prize for Poetry—Najarian to Read at Frost Farm June»17» DERRY, N.H.—The Trustees of the Robert Frost Farm in Derry, N.H., and the Hyla Brook Poets announced that th...
- + The Call of the Crane: A Genocide Chronicle—By Arthur Hagopian “Who remembers the Armenians?” Hitler once taunted. History has made a mockery of»his»infamous»claim, for who does n...
- + Armenia’s Horse Whisperers: Healing at the Centaur Hippotherapy Center—Special for the Armenian Weekly While I had heard about the Centaur Hippotherapy Center in Armenia about two years ago, I only visited the location ...
- + Artasakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that the Line of Contact was relatively peaceful last night despite a few instances of small arms violations. Mo...
- + May 20 - Shakespeare Readings in Yerevan Metro Stations—On May 20, in Yerevan metro stations, works of the Bard will be read and actors from the Poke Theater will perform passages from Shake Speare. More....
- + OSCE Conducts Monitoring Along Line of Contact—The MKR Ministry of Defense reports that today’s OSCE scheduled monitoring along the Nagorno Karabakh-Azerbaijan Line of Contact in the eastern direct...
- + Sarkisian, Aliyev Meet with Co-Chair Representatives; NKR Serviceman Killed on LoC—Sarkisian and Aliyev to Meet Next Month VIENNA, Austria (A.W.)—An Armenian serviceman was killed on the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh Republic/NKR) Lin...
- + HMADS Gala Dinner Dance: Celebrate at the Social Event of the Season—By Jennifer Chelebi The annual HMADS Gala Dinner Dance is the highlight of the Friends of HMADS yearly social calendar. It’s a special time to celeb...
- + Pianist Karin? Poghosyan in Premier Performance—Poghosyan’s program, “Folk Inspirations,” Included Works by Grieg, Liszt, Komitas Vardapet , and Stravinsky NEW YORK, N.Y.—The Armenian-American pi...
- + France Welcomes Results of Vienna Meeting on Karabakh—France welcomes the results of the April 16 meeting in Vienna on the Nagorno Karabakh issue that allowed for the resumption of dialog between Armenia ...
- + Son and Daughter-In-Law of Head of Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission Own Businesses in Prague—Relatives of Robert Nazaryan, president of Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) own a number of businesses in the Czech Republic. ...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Relatively Peaceful—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that the Line of Contact was relatively peaceful last night despite a few instances of Azerbaijani mortar and gren...
- + OSCE To Conduct Line of Contact Monitoring—On May 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned m...
- + NKR MFA: "We share the position of co-chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Group"—We also share the position of co-chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Group, excluding any possibility of a military solution to the conflict and insisti...
- + My Artsakh Experience: Talking War with a Woman from Shushi—I recently went on a four-day trip to Nagorno-Karabakh, the area between Armenia and Azerbaijan with a majority Armenian population, and which recentl...
- + Basque Municipality Conveys Solidarity to Stepanakert—The Mountainous Republic of Karabakh’s (MKR) Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that the municipality of Donostia-San Sebasti?n, the capital city of ...
- + Chicago ‘Zabelle’ Chapter Surpasses Goal for Mother’s Day Soseh Kindergarten Fundraiser—Angele Manoogian, chair of the kindergarten fundraising committee, connects with crowd about protecting our children GLENVIEW, Ill.—On May 1, more t...
- + Yegparian: Hum-drum One-oh-one—Bluntly, we blew it. We did not succeed in harnessing, perpetuating, and building on/with the enthusiasm and energy that had coalesced on the occasio...
- + ADL’s Official Recognition of Armenian Genocide Ends Years-Long Controversy—ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt’s Op-Ed Welcomed by Armenian Community, Activists NEW YORK, N.Y. (A.W.)—The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the U.S. no...
- + Customs Ordeal: How an Iranian-Armenian Got Assistance to Soldiers in Artsakh—He’s since done so. The committee has said it will reply to his complaint in no sooner than seven and no later than 30 days. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed Last Night—Khachadour Haroutyunyan, a soldier serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed around 1 a.m. today as a result of Azerbaijani military fire, this ...
- + Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Reiterate Commitment to Karabakh Ceasefire—OSCE Minsk Group, met today with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev More... [Category: Politics]
- + Shared Taxis to Kapan: The Gift That Keeps On Giving—Requesting a spot in a shared taxi requires calling ‘dispatcher’, an informal third party with access to a network of drivers who are responsible Mo...
- + Artsakh Line of Contact Relatively Calm, Ministry Reports—The ministry reports, nevertheless, that Azerbaijan continues to violate the cessation of hostilities agreement by firing various caliber small arms. ...
- + Garni Resident Threatened Yet Again for Opposing Azat River Government Project—Mrs. Ayvazyan told this reporter that the three men entered the store and said they wanted to purchase some medicine. They then started to talk to her...
- + ‘Vortan Karmir’ in Doha: ?avu?o?lu’s “Red/Red (2015)” Work Travels to Arab Museum of Modern Art—Asl? ?avu?o?lu’s Red/Red (2015) work will be shown at the Arab Museum of Modern Art (Mathaf) in Doha, Qatar, from May 22-September 11. More... [Cate...
- + A Minor But Significant Correction Regarding the Cease-fire—During the war itself and since then both Yerevan and Stepanakert have placed the violation of that agreement by Azerbaijan More... [Category: Polit...
- + Updates and an Anecdote—An Athlete Who Follows Her Dream Every once in a while, a story crosses my desk that makes me want to cheer aloud. This one has to do with a girl na...
- + Luncheon Honors AIWA’s 25th Anniversary, Women’s History Month—NORTH BERGEN, N.J.—The Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA) New Jersey Affiliate, celebrated its annual luncheon in honor of Women’s Entr...
- + First Armenian Genealogy Conference Draws Hundreds (Video)—The first Armenian Genealogy Conference was held at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC), in Watertown, Mass., on the weekend of April ...
- + Artsakh Defense Army Soldier Severely Wounded Yesterday, Ministry Reports—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Hovhannes Poghosyan, a soldier in the Artsakh Defense Army serving at a frontline base in the northern ar...
- + State of RI House and Senate Affirm Genocide Resolutions—The State of Rhode Island House and Senate Legislatures unanimously passed resolutions recognizing April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day. For ...
- + Backyard Nurseries Provide Much-Needed Income in Rural Areas—By Kristine Hovsepyan AGHAVNAVANK, Armenia—In Armenia, the life of a border village farmer comes at a price. The average farmer working close to the...
- + 40th Hamazkayin Eastern U.S. Regional Meeting Convenes in Philadelphia—PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (A.W.)—The 40th Regional convention of the Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Society of Eastern United States (U.S.) took...
- + Military Situation Along Line of Contact Remains Unchanged—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that the situation on the ground along the Line of Contact remained basically unchanged last night even though...
- + Karabakh Refugees: 24 Years Later, Many Return to the Same Dilapidated Hrazdan Dormitory—“Oh, you’re looking for the rats’ nest,” a local kid replied when we asked for directions. He pointed to a building nearby. “But be careful. It’s full...
- + Armenia’s HRD Presents List of Azerbaijani Military Atrocities to Council of Europe Secretary General—The following is an official release by the Human Rights Defender’s Office in Armenia More... [Category: Politics]
- + Turkey Rights Group Confronts Parliament on ‘Racial Hatred’ against Paylan—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—The Committee Against Racism and Discrimination of the Human Rights Association of Turkey, Istanbul branch, publicized the fol...
- + ANCA Leaders and NKR President Discuss Implementation of Royce-Engel Proposals—Visiting Delegation Consults with NKR Leaders Regarding Practical Steps to Support Ceasefire, Strengthen Aid Programs, Stop Aliyev’s Aggression»...
- + International ARF Hai Tahd Conference Concludes in NKR—Representatives Meet with NKR President, Armenia’s MFA; Take Part in Victory Day Celebrations STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)— Representatives of the Armen...
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Kills Artsakh Soldier—Armen Martirosyan, a soldier serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed yesterday evening by Azerbaijani gunfire while carrying out guard duty at...
- + Armenian Memorial Church to Host Annual Fair in Watertown—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Memorial Church of Watertown will hold its Annual Fair»Fri., May 20, and Sat., May 21»(rain or shine). Several member...
- + Commemoration of 101st Anniversary of Armenian Genocide in NJ—RIDGEFIELD, N.J. (A.W.)—Hundreds of community members gathered in Ridgefield for the commemoration of the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide o...
- + Thousands March in Montreal for Genocide Prevention—March for Humanity Also Honored All Victims of Genocides of the 20th Century MONTREAL, Canada—Thousands of activists marched in downtown Montreal on...
- + Artsakh Artillery Commander: ‘I’d like powerful and precise long-range guns’—The artillery of the Artsakh Defense Army played a pivotal role in repulsing Azerbaijani military forces in the latest round of fighting along the Lin...
- + Artsakh: A Target for Russian Military Blackmail—This directly signifies that Russia’s actual demand from Yerevan is that does not get involved in any possible Azerbaijani military operations against...
- + OSCE Monitors Artsakh Line of Contact—On May 11, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted reinforced mon...
- + AMAA Provides Food and Shelter to Evacuees from Martakert—PARAMUS, N.J.—The recent shelling of the peaceful settlements of Mataghis and Martakert regions of the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (Artsakh/NKR) resulte...
- + Hamazkayin NY ‘Dzirani’ Children’s Choir Gives Debut Performance—NEW YORK, N.Y. (A.W.)—The Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Society of New York’s “Dzirani” children’s choir held i...
- + Mensoian: Artsakh Is Our Nation?s 21st Century Sardarabad—The article below, authored by Armenian Weekly contributor Michael Mensoian and published on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the Liberation of...
- + May 9 in Artsakh—May 9 marks Victory and Peace Day in Armenia and Artsakh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh: Frontline Soldiers—Artsakh: Frontline Soldiers More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Continues Violating Cessation of Hostilities Agreement—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that while Azerbaijan continues to violate the cessation of hostilities agreement, firing small arms and morta...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted in Talish Area—The NKR authorities have expressed their readiness to assist in conducting the monitoring and to ensure the security of the OSCE Mission members. Mo...
- + 92 Year-Old Arousyak from Artsakh: After Witnessing Three Wars She Wishes for Peace—The woman has seen three wars in her lifetime – WWII, the 1990s Artsakh War, and the most recent Four Day War. “I have a hard head,” she jokes. More...
- + Returning to the Homeland: A Son’s Death in Artsakh Brings Family Back to Gyumri—Gevorg Vardanyan, from Gyumri, will always be remembered for his wide and sincere smile. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Karabakh: This Ruggedly Beautiful Land—We drive along a lonely stretch of highway with undulating seas of emerald green grass on one side and mountains on the other. Wild flowers covering t...
- + Interview: Pulitzer Winner Balakian’s World of Poetry—Writer Peter Balakian grapples with a world of complexity and paradox in his latest book of poetry, Ozone Journal (2015), which won him a Pulitzer P...
- + Paylan’s Test of Minority Inclusion in Politics—In the past two weeks,brawls erupted in the Turkish parliament several times during the meetings of the commission on constitutional reform related to...
- + NAASR Assembly to Feature Talk by Amb. Shougarian—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research will hold its 62nd Annual Assembly of Members on Saturday, May 14, at the NAASR Headquarter...
- + The New Clergyman—‘ From the warm ashes of our ancient heroes May there arise heirs worthy of them, To give a new life to our people.’ —Beshiktashelian On Oct. 9,...
- + Bearing Witness in the Aftermath of the Armenian Genocide—The Armenian Weekly Magazine April 2016 Scholars have long noted that genocide is not just the physical killing of human beings but encompasses the ...
- + Armenia Ranks 37th In 2016 Environmental Performance Index—According to the recently released 2016 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), Armenia ranked 37th, with a score of 81.6, out of 180 countries. More...
- + Military Situation Along Artsakh Line of Contact Unchanged—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that while Azerbaijan continues to violate the cessation of hostilities agreement, the military situation along ...
- + ARS Eastern US Sponsors World Premiere of Maronian’s ‘Women of 1915’—Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker’s ‘Orphans of the Genocide’ Selected by Switzerland’s Indie Film Festival 2016 WATERTOWN, Mass.—The world premi...
- + All-Boston Concert Raises Over $20,000 for Artsakh— The concert raised over $20,000 for various medical and humanitarian needs. WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—An all-Boston concert entitled “United with Art...
- + Bill in Armenia Seeks Official Recognition of Artsakh Independence—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s government endorsed a bill on May 5 that would recognize the independence of the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh), add...
- + Armenian Government Approves $120 Million Hotel Dvin Project Submitted by Cyprus Registered Company—The entire complex is expected to cost some US$120.6 million. The company will invest $35.5 million of its own money. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Military Situation Along Artsakh Line of Contact Unchanged—The military situation along the Artsakh Line of Contact did not change overnight, this according to the Artsakh Ministry of Defense. More... [Categ...
- + Wife of Artsakh Soldier Killed in April Gives Birth to Their First Child—Anoush Ohanyan, whose husband, 25-year-old Senior Lieutenant Hrach Galstyan was killed on April 3 during the fighting along the Artsakh Line of Contac...
- + Bank Transfers to Armenia from Overseas on the Downturn—Personal money transfers, via the banking system, to Armenia from abroad amounted to US$108 million in March 2016. This is a drop of 26% from March 20...
- + Canadian PM Congratulates Armenians on Unveiling of Genocide Monument—ST. CATHARINES, Canada— “ On this day, we gather to unveil the Armenian Genocide Monument of St. Catharines, which commemorates the tragic loss of lif...
- + ARF Leaders Discuss Artsakh in Vatican Embassy Meeting—WASHINGTON—A delegation representing the Western and Eastern U.S. leadership of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) held a meeting Tuesday at ...
- + ANCA Calls on US Ambassador to Turkey to Condemn Attacks on Garo Paylan—Cites Shameful Record of Official U.S. Silence on Threats to Hrant Dink Excerpt from the ANCA’s letter to U.S. Ambassador to Turkey John Bass rega...
- + German and Local Physicians Consult on Medical Treatment for Injured Artsakh Soldiers—Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that a group of doctors from Germany sat in on a meeting to discuss the medical condition of two 19 soldiers inju...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia met the EU Commissioner—On May 4, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who pays a working visit to Prague, met Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood ...
- + Notes from Karabakh – May 4—As Lieutenant Mkrtchyan congratulates the soldiers, in turn, he jokes, “If I had known that I could have made lieutenant like this, I would have never...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Ceasefire, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—The ministry reports that Artsakh Defense Army mostly refrained from responding and took steps to strengthen its defenses along the Line of Contact. ...
- + Armenia Approves Text of Bill to Recognize Artsakh Republic—The bill was introduced by Heritage Party MPs Zaruhie Postanjyan and Hrant Bagratyan and was presented to the government cabinet session by Deputy Min...
- + ANC-IL Commemorates 101st Anniversary of Armenian Genocide—ANC-IL Chair Raffi Killian Presides over Remembrance GLENVIEW, Ill.—On Sun., April 24, more than 500 members and clergy of the greater Chicago Armen...
- + Paylan Attacked in Parliament as AKP Strips MPs of Immunity—Paylan: This Is an Attack against Me and My Identity ANKARA, Turley (A.W.)—Prior to the approval by a Turkish parliamentary committee of a bill stri...
- + West Virginia Becomes 44th State to Affirm Armenian Genocide—Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Issues Proclamation Declaring April ‘Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month’ CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia became the...
- + Foreign Minister met the President of Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe—In this regard, Ilkka Kanerva mentioned that the use of threat is unacceptable, and added that the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly fully supports the effo...
- + Tatul Hakobian - The 2016 Winner of “The Time for Freedom of Press”—Tatul Hakobian was rewarded with an honorary certificate and the traditional gift – a watch. More... [Category: Politics]
- + The NKR Ombudsman’s Report on Atrocities Committed by Azerbaijani side has been printed—The NKR Human Rights Defender’s (Ombudsman) Interim Public Report on Atrocities Committed by Azerbaijani Military Forces against the Civilian Populati...
- + Armenian Version of Freedom of Information Guidebook Is Launched—The toolkit is based on a comparative analysis of the access to information of the 46 countries of the Council of Europe region which have such laws. ...
- + Tensions Remain High on the Artsakh Line of Contact—The ministry reports that Azerbaijan continues to violate April’s cessation of hostilities agreement. More... [Category: Politics]
- + A Reporter’s Dilemma: What to Publish in Times of War?—The four-day war presented a host of challenges for local reporters – accessibility to the frontlines being at the top. More... [Category: Politics]
- + FM Nalbandyan: 'Armenia will spare no efforts towards the exclusively peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict'—Today, it is imperative to preclude the future reoccurrence of what happened in the beginning of April, to ensure that the dangerous attempts on seeki...
- + Racine Armenians Commemorate 101st Anniversary of Armenian Genocide—RACINE, Wisc.—Racine Armenians held a series of events to commemorate the 101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Unexpectedly, the first event, ...
- + Beyond the Centennial in Metro Detroit—DETROIT, Mich.—On April 23, the Metro Detroit community came together to commemorate the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.» The event was he...
- + A Fighting Spirit and Mind: The Unwavering Will of the Karabaghtsi—An Interview with Antranig Kasbarian on the Latest Developments in Artsakh Special for the Armenian Weekly Overnight on April 1-2, Azerbaijan lau...
- + Artsakh Prime Minister Calls on Hadrout Farmers and Mayors to Ensure Normal Economic Activities—Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Haroutyunyan yesterday met with local mayors and farmers in the town of Hadrout yesterday and discussed matters related ...
- + NKR Presidential Spokesman: 'There is no going back in terms of borders and status'—First off, the philosophy of the Minsk Group regarding the settlement of the Karabakh-Azerbaijan conflict is based on the following important concept ...
- + Final Farewell: Village of Zorakan Buries Native Son Killed in Artsakh—19 year-old Garik Movsisyan was laid to rest yesterday in his native village of Zorakan, in Armenia’s Tavoush Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + NKR Human Rights Defender Condemns Azerbaijan for Use of Indiscriminate Weapons Against Civilians and Human Shielding—The Human Rights Defender of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic has issued the following “Legal Assessment” regarding the use of indiscriminate weapons aga...
- + Artsakh Prez Meets Ter-Petrosyan in Stepanakert—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan, in Stepanakert today, discussed the recent fighting along the Line of Contact with Levon Ter-Petrosyan, the first pre...
- + Artsakh - Lives Left Behind—Life in these bordering towns - in Martakert, Mataghis and Talish - continues in the aftermath since April 2, although a lot more anxiously and more u...
- + Azerbaijan Continues Violating Ceasefire, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijani continued to violate the cessation of hostilities declaration last night with various small a...
- + Azerbaijan Amassing Troops Along Frontline, Says Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Defense Ministry reports that Azerbaijan has started to amass weapons and troops along sectors of the frontline. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets Finnish Counterpart—In Helsinki today, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian met with Timo Soini, the deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister ...
- + Another Artsakh Solider Killed by Azerbaijani Gunfire—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Ashot Zohrabyan, a soldier in the Artsakh defense Army, was killed yesterday in the Martouni region by Az...
- + North Providence Hosts Annual Flag Raising Ceremony—On Friday morning, April 22, North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi welcomed the gathering outside of the town hall to kick-off the annual flag raisi...
- + Armenian Genocide Commemoration Held in Providence—By Joyce Yeremian PROVIDENCE, R.I.—On Sun., April 24, the Armenian Martyrs’ Memorial»Committee of»Rhode Island commemorated the 101st Annivers...
- + The Armenian Genocide in the American Humanitarian Imagination—Book Review: ‘Bread from Stones: The Middle East and the Making of Modern Humanitarianism’ The Armenian Weekly Magazine April 2016 Bread from St...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Ceasefire, Reports Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that last night Azerbaijan continued to violate the cessation of hostilities declaration by firing a variety o...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Ceasefire, Artsakh Ministry Reports—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that last night Azerbaijan continued to violate the cessation of hostilities declaration by firing a variety o...
- + Azerbaijani Fire Kills Two Artsakh Soldiers Last Night—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that two of its soldiers were killed last night by Azerbaijani fire in the country’s northern Talish region. ...
- + HDIF, Berd Women’s Resource Center Look to ‘Bring Hope and Health to the Border’—BERD, Armenia (A.W.)—For the Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF) and the Berd Women’s Resource Center Foundation (BWRCF), the problem fo...
- + Ekmanian: Global Resistance Continues 101 Years after Genocide—Ekmanian’s Opening Remarks at Genocide Commemoration Program in Berlin For the second year in a row, the Maxim Gorki Theater in Berlin organized a ...
- + Investigation into Yerevan Bus Explosion Continues—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s Investigative Committee said on April 28 that they will soon reveal more details about the explosion of a public transportati...
- + Dream EXPO's First Ever Handmade Items Expo in Yerevan this Weekend—The event will take place on April 30 and May1 at Yerevan's Ani Plaza Hotel. Entry is free and all are welcome. More... [Category: Politics]
- + "Lips of Pride: Confronting Women's Shame and Sexuality in Armenia"—Lips of Pride was the sixth exhibition organized bythe nomadic HAYP PopUp Gallery since its founding in 2014. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Will Armenia Awaken?—In the event that there is no change in the behavior of the Armenian leaders and public figures both in Armenia and in the Diaspora, the prospects are...
- + Azerbaijan Launches Attacks on NKR, Suffers Casualties—One NKR Serviceman Killed in Action STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Hayk Minasyan (b. 1996) was killed in action on the Nagorno-Karabag...
- + Artsakh Political Party Denounces Remarks Made by VP of Armenia's Parliament—Artsakh’s National Renaissance Party has denounced comments recently made by Armenia National Assembly Vice President Hermineh Naghdalyan to the effec...
- + $7.3 Million in Donations Raised for Artsakh Army—3.487 billion AMD (US$7.3 million) has so far been deposited in a special account opened by the Artsakh government on April 4 that will be used to rai...
- + “All I want is peace” – Mother of Four Forced to Flee Talish Yet Again—“We found a house in Masis to live. The kids will go to school there until we decide what to do next,” says Marineh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + April War Chronicle - Pt 1—April War Chronicle - Pt 1 More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Minister Discusses Solid Waste Management and Urban Investment with Asian Development Banks Head in Armenia—Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Development Davit Lokyan, today discussed solid waste management and investment programs in Armeni...
- + Missile Attack on Mataghis—Mataghis is a village in the Artsakh district of Martakert . More... [Category: Politics]
- + Uncovering Unknown Masterpieces of»Armenia?s First Great Mystic Poet— The cover of The Festal Works of St. Gregory of Narek A thousand years ago, a monk in a distant monastery in the Western Armenian province of Res...
- + The Search for a Master’s Legacy— The cover of The Search for a Master’s Legacy LOWELL, Mass.—Mehmed Ali could very well be the best friend any Armenian could have. Aside from mo...
- + From Palu and Hussenig to Petoskey: Armenian Students at U-M in the 1880’s—An extraordinary feeling of Armenian pride swelled up in me as I read—and re-read—the interesting article written by Birmingham, Mich. resident Harry ...
- + Two Artsakh Soldiers Reported Killed on Night of April 24—Tigran Poghosyan and Aram Aroushanyan, two soldiers serving in the Artsakh Defense Army (ADA), were killed on the night of April 24 due to continued v...
- + The European Ombudsman Institute Condemns Azerbaijani Military Atrocities Against Artsakh Civilians—The EOI has also officially condemned the Azerbaijani atrocities against Armenian civilian settlements and peaceful civilians. The EOI expressed its c...
- + Law Enforcement Rules Out Terrorism in Yerevan Bus Explosion—Armenian law enforcement officials reported today that they have so far found no evidence suggesting that terrorism was the cause of a bus explosion i...
- + Hetq Readers Respond: Zakaryan Family of Aknashen Move Into New Home—Now, the family has a new home thanks to the financial assistance of the Minakian and Kenden families of New York and the Fuller Center for Housing. ...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed by Azerbaijani Shelling—Hayk Minasyan, an Artsakh Defense Army soldier, was killed sometime last night by intensive Azerbaijani shelling, this according to the Artsakh Minist...
- + Artsakh to Baku: Stop Using Civilians as Human Shields—In a public communique, the Artsakh Ministry of Defense has called on the Azerbaijani military command to stop using its civilians as ‘human shields’ ...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Flies to Moscow; Meets with Iran's Defense Minister—Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan left for Russia today to attend the 5th Moscow Conference on International Security. More... [Category: ...
- + Raffi Hovhannisian Travels to Artsakh; Gets Briefed by President—Raffi K. Hovannisian was in the Mountainous Karabagh Republic on April 26-27 on a working visit. He was received by President Bako Sahakyan for a full...
- + Two Armenians Killed in Aleppo Missile Attack—ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—Two Armenians were killed in attacks on the Armenian districts of Aleppo—especially in the Sulaymaniyah district—on April 25. Ave...
- + Bus Explosion in Yerevan (Update)—YEREVAN (A.W.)—A public transportation bus in Yerevan exploded on the night of April 25 at 9:51 p.m. local time, killing at least one person and injur...
- + 7th Annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Istanbul—Special for the Armenian Weekly ISTANBUL, Turkey—On an overcast evening with threatening rain, the 7th annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide...
- + State Expenditures: Armenia’s Taxpayers Are Getting Shafted by Their MPs—In July of 2013, Naghdalyan’s company won a 409.2 million AMD contract to carry out repairs on sections of the very same Goris-Meghri highway, down to...
- + Customs Mix-Up Costs Armenia’s Taxpayers 153,000 Euros—Waagner-Biro Stage Systems, a division of the multi-national Waagner-Biro, based in Austria, was given the job of refurbishing Yerevan’s Spendiaryan N...
- + Explosion Destroys Yerevan Bus; One Passenger Killed—Minutes before 10 p.m. yesterday, an explosion tore through a Yerevan public bus, killing one and wounding six passengers. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Marguerite Barankitse Awarded Inaugural Aurora Prize—George Clooney Presents the $1 Million Aurora Prize to Barankitse at Ceremony in Yerevan YEREVAN (100 LIVES)—Marguerite Barankitse from Maison Shal...
- + More than 60,000 Rally for Justice for the Armenian Genocide at LA Turkish Consulate—LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Asbarez)—More than 60,000 people gathered at the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles to protest Ankara’s continued denial of the Arm...
- + Thousands Protest at Turkish Embassy in Ottawa—Commemoration Held at Parliament Hill OTTAWA, Canada—More than 3,000 activists from across Canada gathered in Ottawa on April 24, to commemorate t...
- + President Sargsyan: "We will not allow a new genocide of Armenians"—Today, on the 101th anniversary of the 1915 Genocide, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited the Tzitzernakaberd Genocide Memorial overlooking Yer...
- + Steven David Brown. Sad and Inspiring Yerevan April—Steven David Brown. Sad and Inspiring Yerevan April More... [Category: Politics]
- + Aurora Prize Ceremony 2016 Stream—Aurora Prize Ceremony 2016 Stream More... [Category: Politics]
- + Marguerite Barankitse Awarded Inaugural Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity—George Clooney, Co-Chair of the Selection Committee, presents the $1 million Aurora Prize to Marguerite Barankitse at ceremony in Yerevan, Armenia ...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Ceasefire More than 120 Times, Reports Artsakh Defense Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the cessation of hostilities declaration more than 120 times last night with small a...
- + The Azerbaijan Crackdown: An Update—Soon, it will have been a year since reporters for OCCRP and other organizations took a long, hard look at what is going on inside Azerbaijan’s priso...
- + Ecotourism Festival Slated for Vayots Dzor in June—An Ecotourism Festival will take place on June 4 and 5 in the communities of Gomk and Martiros in Armenia’s central Vayots Dzor province. More... [...
- + Prelacy Honors the Late Berdj Garabedian at Pillars Dinner—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Berdj Garabedian understood that preserving Armenian culture is the sacred and ultimate duty of every Armenian. Archbishop Oshagan...
- + Buenos Aires Legislature Commemorates Armenian Genocide—BUENOS AIRES, Argentina(Agencia Prensa Armenia)—The»Buenos Aires Legislature»approved on April 22 a project to “commemorate the 101st anniversar...
- + AYF Canada?s 101 Hours of Activism Continues in Ottawa—OTTAWA, Canada—Members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) of Canada gathered in Ottawa today—a day before the official commemoration day of the 10...
- + Hrant Dink Foundation to Organize Western Armenian Summer Language Program—Hrant Dink Foundation’s Armenian Language and Culture Summer Program will be held in Istanbul between July 11th and August 12th of 2016. More... [Ca...
- + Statement of the Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum on Armenian Genocide—The Steering Committee invites the European Union and its Commission, Council and Parliament, as well as the Council of Europe, to assess the honourin...
- + Artsakh Refutes Azerbaijani Claim that Armenian Tanks Advanced and Opened Fire—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense refutes a statement circulated today by the Azerbaijani defsne ministry claiming that early this morning that Armenian...
- + Armenian Serviceman Killed in Azerbaijani Attack on April 21—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Marat Danielyan (b. 1984) was killed in an Azerbaijani attack on the northern direction (Talish) of the Li...
- + Turkish Group Sponsors Genocide Denial Ads, Prompts Outrage—NEW YORK, N.Y. (A.W.)—Nearly two weeks after a controversial billboard in Boston’s North End—a few blocks from the Armenian Heritage Park—was removed ...
- + Canadian PM Trudeau Upholds Genocide Recognition Commitment—OTTAWA, Canada—In his inaugural year in office, Canadian Prime Minister (PM) Justin Trudeau released a statement commemorating the 101st anniversary o...
- + 17 Year-Old Anoush: Mother-to-Be Loses Lieutenant Husband in the 4 Day Artsakh War—I met 17 year-old Anoush Ohanyan in Charentsavan, Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Despite Ceasefire Violations, Military Situation in Artsakh Remains Unchanged—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that while Azerbaijan violated the cessation of hostilities declaration 65 times last night, firing a variety ...
- + The Aurora Dialogues - Live—Participants include leading experts, benefactors, media specialists in the field. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Vladimir Killed in Artsakh: Hadn’t Seen His Only Brother Samvel in Three Years—Svetlana, 45, doesn’t work. The family gets by on the pensions received by the grandparents. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Genocide Commemoration Events to Be Held in Chicago—CHICAGO, Ill.—The Chicago Armenian community has organized a number of events, including a demonstration, a joint Liturgy, and a Commemoration Program...
- + We are Consistent …—… In Our Struggle for the Present and Future Well-being of Our People During his address on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Armenian ...
- + Reckless Retreat: President Obama Not to Recognize Armenian Genocide for Eighth Time—ANCA’s Hamparian: ‘This, sadly, is President Obama’s legacy—silence on the Armenian Genocide, complicity in Turkey’s denials, and encourag...
- + Only 30% of Poultry Consumed in Armenia is Local; Price is the Key—It’s mostly a question of price. Imported chicken is usually cheaper than the locally grown variety, although the quality is questionable. More... ...
- + Diasporans in Armenia: Three Conversations About Karabakh—My parents were born in Syria and Lebanon, and their war was the Lebanese Civil War not Nagorno-Karabakh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + No Military Positional Change Along Artsakh Line of Contact—The ministry says that Azerbaijan violated the cessation of hostilities declaration seventy times last night, firing various diameter small arms. M...
- + Solider Arrested in Death of Another: Improper Use of Firearm Cited—According to the preliminary findings of a military investigation into the April 21, 2016 death of Spartak Kalashyan, a soldier serving in the Armeni...
- + Armenian Serviceman Killed as Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Ceasefire—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Gevorg Gevorgyan (b. 1996) was killed by Azerbaijani fire on the southern direction of the Line of Contact...
- + ARS Transfers $50,000 to Artsakh— WATERTOWN, Mass.—In response to Azerbaijan’s aggression against the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh), the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Centra...
- + United with Artsakh: An All-Boston Concert to Benefit Armenians of Artsakh—Fri., April 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Hovnanian Hall, Armenian Cultural and Educational Center 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, Mass. BOSTON, Mass.—Foll...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Welcomes New Head of OSCE Office in Yerevan—Abrahamyan stressed the positive role that the Office has played in facilitating various reforms in Armenia, singling out the legislative sector, impr...
- + The Azerbaijani Side Handed Over the Body of a Deceased Serviceman—On April 20, at 16.00, in accordance with the arrangement reached between the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan through the mediation of the In...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed Along Line of Contact—Marat Danielyan, serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed this morning on the Line of Contact in the Talish area as a result of an attempted Az...
- + Gevorg, the Soldier from Akori, Had Simple Dreams—It was three days ago that the village of Akori, in Armenia’s Lori Province, received news that native son Gevorg Gevorgyan had been killed in the rec...
- + Sassounian: Shame on German Chancellor Merkel for Succumbing to Erdogan?s Bullying—It is bad enough that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to sue a German comic for insulting him. It is much more outrageous for German Chan...
- + Boyajian: Is Russia Really Armenia’s Ally?—Azerbaijan’s recent military attacks on the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) and Armenia call into serious question the Armenian-Russian defens...
- + Over $15,000 Raised at NKR Fundraiser in Watertown—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—A panel discussion on the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) was held on April 16 at the Armenian Cultural and Educationa...
- + Davutoglu at PACE: 'Armenia Unleashed Aggression Against Azerbaijan'—Davutoglu stated that the increase of violence in Nagorno Karabakh once again proves that the status quo is untenable and that tensions are now seen i...
- + Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to Visit Yerevan for Talks—Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov will travel to Armenia on a two-day working visit April 21-22 at the invitation of Armenian Minister...
- + HALO Begins Emergency Cluster Munition Clearance in Nagorno-Karabakh—The HALO Trust has started to clear unexploded ordnance resulting from recent fighting between Karabakh and Azerbaijani forces. More... [Category: P...
- + Yerevan Roundtable Discusses Reasons and Remedies for Armenia's Overcrowded Prisons—Today, the offices of the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European Union in Armenia organized a roundtable discussion on the issue of prison overcrowd...
- + Judicial Department Purchases $31,000 SUV from Company Owned by ARF MP—Karen Shakhmuradyan owns 8.33% of the company and his brother Ashot the same amount. Their mother, Lousya Ter-Sargsyan, owns the remaining 83.34%. M...
- + Armenia to Boycott Seventh Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilisations to be Held in Baku—In this dire situation the convening of the Seventh Forum should have been cancelled in Azerbaijan - a country that grossly violates the very aims, pr...
- + Photo Essay: Artsakh’s Four Day War (pt. 2)—Photos: Armen Yeramishyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Nagorno Karabakh - The war and its consequences—While the sides are negotiating in a ceasefire, the spirit of Karabakh and its people is heavy, burdened with a desire for peace. More... [Category:...
- + Two NKR Servicemen Wounded by Azerbaijani Fire on April 17—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Two Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) Defense Army servicemen were wounded on April 17, according to the NKR Defense Min...
- + Humanitarian Leaders to Gather in Armenia for Aurora Prize Ceremony—George Clooney to Present Inaugural Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity From April 22-24, special guests from the global humanitarian community wi...
- + Peter Balakian Wins Pulitzer Prize for Poetry—NEW YORK, N.Y. (A.W.)—Author Peter Balakian won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for Ozone Journal . The winners and finalists were revealed Monday ...
- + Unregulated Animal Trafficking: How Endangered Animals Make it to Armenia and Beyond—From 2010-2015 at least three times more animals were imported to Armenia than had been exported with documentation for re/export (these permissions a...
- + Photo Essay: Artsakh’s Four Day War—Photos: Armen Yeramishyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Three Armenian Citizens Arrested in Tbilisi for Selling Uranium Worth $200 Million—Georgian state investigator Savleh Motishvili told the local press that transportation containers full of uranium-238 were found in the house of one o...
- + Photo Essay: Artsakh’s Four Day War (pt. 4)—Photos: Hakob Poghosyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Importing Three Times More Medicine—The bulk of medicines shipped to Armenia come from Europe, the United States and Russia. The little that is exported from Armenia goes mostly to the C...
- + European Commission Prez on Karabakh - 'Stop the Shooting'—At a PACE session, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker described the Karabakh situation as a complex issue that needs to encompass all t...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed by Azerbaijani Fire, Says Ministry—Gevorg Gevorgyan, an Artsakh Defense Army soldier, was killed this morning at a southern guard post after being struck by Azerbaijani rifle fire, this...
- + 31st Plenary Assembly of PostEurop in Yerevan—31st Plenary Assembly of PostEurop in Yerevan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Panama Paper Fallout: Armenia’s Chief Compulsory Officer Resigns—Poghosyan’s resignation comes on the heels of recent revelations that he owns shares in three companies registered in Panama. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Two Armenians Elected to Syria’s Parliament—Nora Arissian Becomes First Syrian-Armenian Woman Parliamentarian DAMASCUS, Syria (A.W.)—Two Armenians, Dr. Nora Arissian and Jirair Reisian, enter...
- + Hayrapetyan Gets 4 Years for Embezzlement; Support Group Claims He's Been Transferred to Tiny Cell Where Inmates Sleep in Shifts—The court found that Hayrapetyan, a native of Karabakh, had tricked the mother of Izmestyev to pay him the money in return for a promise to wrangle a ...
- + Prison Notes: My Interview with Betty Anne Waters, Who Became a Lawyer to Exonerate Her Brother—The electronic recording of interrogations, from beginning to end, is the single best reform available to prevent wrongful convictions caused by false...
- + Barbarism or Socialism? Lessons for Armenia—On all sides, scholars, diplomats, and journalists ridiculed such predictions: the fighting in Europe, they said, was the War to End All Wars. More...
- + A Toast to Our Women’s Guild—As this year’s Prelacy NRA Convention draws near, I cannot help but voice a sound of approval for the women’s guilds of our various churches. The W...
- + Azerbaijan Continues Violating Ceasefire; Two NKR Servicemen Killed—Catholicoi Visit NKR Military Hospital, Hold Mass in Shushi STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)— Armenian serviceman Manvel Grigoryan was killed by Azerbaijani ...
- + Protest at Turkish Consulate in Boston on April 24—Armenian Genocide Commemoration at Armenian Heritage Park» On April 24, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) “Sardarabad” Gomideh and the ...
- + Armenian Picked as CIS Anti-Monopoly Czar—Artak Shaboyan, who serves as president of Armenia’s State Commission for Economic Protection, has been picked to head the CIS Interstate Council for ...
- + Azerbaijani Fire Wounds Artsakh Soldier Last Night Near Talish—The Artsakh Defense Army retaliated to pre-offensive measure taken by Azerbaijani last night along the Line of Contact by suppressing them, this accor...
- + Artsakh War Vet: Diaspora Must Direct Fundraising Towards Purchasing Arms—Karamyan says that due to its treaties with Russia, Armenia is not permitted to imports weapons from other countries and that the diaspora needs to fi...
- + Artsakh in Photos: Soldiers on the Front—Photos by Hakob Poghosyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian and Hellenic Groups Sign Agreement, Commit to Deeper Partnership—ANCA-ER, HALC, PSEKA, and Federation of Cypriot American Organizations Hold Consultations in NY NEW YORK, N.Y.—Building on the historical and comm...
- + Adam’s Funeral: Loved Ones, Strangers Say Farewell to Fallen Soldier—Special for the Armenian Weekly 19-year-old Adam’s coffin was closed; it couldn’t be kept open—not this time… There is a tradition in Armenia...
- + Karanian’s ‘Historic Armenia’ Wins Gold Medal for Best History Book—SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Matthew Karanian’s groundbreaking book Historic Armenia After 100 Years received the top honor for best independently pub...
- + Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian’s interview to “Public agenda” program of Armenian Public TV—In general, I do not like to speak about successes or diplomatic failures; however there are landmark cases, when things should be presented openly. ...
- + U.S. Department of State Cites "Officials’ use of government resources to maintain the dominance of the ruling RPA" as One of Armenia's Leading Human Rights Issues—Armenia’s constitution provides for a republic with an elected head of state and a unicameral legislature, the National Assembly. The Republican Part...
- + Artsakh in Photos: Soldiers on the Frontline—Artsakh: Soldiers on the Frontline More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed, Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Ceasefire—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the cessation of hostilities declaration more than sixty times last night, firing an...
- + Is Russia Really Armenia’s Ally?—Indeed, Russia may not care whether Azerbaijan overruns Artsakh as that, by itself, would not create a Turkish-Azeri corridor across Armenia that wou...
- + Catholicoi Meet with NKR President in Capital Stepanakert »—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) President Bako Sahakyan met with His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Ca...
- + Program to Present Discussion of NKR Crisis, Raise Funds for Families of Fallen Soldiers—Prompted by the recent fighting in Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh), a panel discussion and fundraiser for victims of aggression and families o...
- + Repairing Houses and Lives: Children of Shelled Artsakh Communities Draw Photos to Remember—57 homes in the town of Martakert (Artsakh) were damaged due to Azerbaijani shelling in the recent round of fighting along the Line of Contact. More...
- + Metz Mantash Residents Pay Final Respects to Arman Andreasyan; Solider Killed in Artsakh—Residents of the Shirak Province village of Metz Mantash turned out today to pay their final respects to Arman Andreasyan, a 19-year-old soldier kille...
- + Another Armenian Soldier Found Dead; Circumstances Unknown—According to Armenia’s Investigative Committee, Khachatryan’s body, with a gunshot wound to the head, was found at a military outpost yesterday. Mor...
- + Foreign Minister Received OSCE Participating States’ Ambassadors—The Minister said, that "by its aggressive actions Azerbaijan has in fact attempted to reject to abide to its international commitments on peacef...
- + Russia Go Home! Yerevan Protest Targets Moscow Arms Sales to Azerbaijan—Hundreds gathered in Yerevan’s Liberty Square yesterday to voice their anger over Russia’s selling of weapons to Azerbaijan. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Artsakh Repels Attempted Infiltration by Azerbaijani Reconnaissance Unit—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that its frontline forces repulsed an Azerbaijan reconnaissance unit attempting to infiltrate its southern bor...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Off to Beijing to Sign SCO Deal—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian leaves for Beijing tomorrow on a two-day visit during which he’s scheduled to sign a memo makin...
- + Yerevan's Metro Turns 35—Demirchyan was the First Secretary of the Armenian Communist Party when metro opened to the public on March 7, 1981. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Despite Azeri Fire, Situation on LoC Is Relatively Calm—President Sarkisian Meets with Catholicoi in Yerevan, Discusses NKR STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—The Azerbaijani Armed Forces fired shots from various c...
- + In Jerusalem Quarter, Armenians Fear for Future—The Armenian presence in the Holy Land predates the life of Jesus Christ, when Armenia and Palestine were part of a common empire. The Armenian Great ...
- + NKR President Meets with Socialist International Vice President Mario Nalpantian—On April 11, Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) President Bako Sahakyan met with Mario Nalpantian, vice president of Socialist International (SI)...
- + Shirak Does Its Share: Tires for the Frontline—For the past five days, rural residents in Armenia’s provinces of Shirak and in the town of Gyumri have been collecting tires to be used to strengthen...
- + How Family That Runs Azerbaijan Built an Empire of Hidden Wealth—On October 31, 2003, Ilham Aliyev, the newly elected president of Azerbaijan, stood behind a podium and a profusion of white flowers to address presid...
- + Czech Republic: The Million Dollar Prosecutor—During the Communist years in the former Czechoslovakia, he was a zealous public prosecutor. Indeed, Monsport became a symbol of rigid totalitarian re...
- + Ukraine: The President's Offshore Tax Plan—When Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko ran for the top office in 2014, he promised voters he would sell Roshen, Ukraine’s largest candy business, s...
- + Diplomatic Ineptitude: Facebook Drive to Remove Armenia’s Ambassador to Georgia—A Facebook page had been created calling on the Armenian government to call back its ambassador to Georgia, Yuri Vardanyan. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Artsakh Prime Minister Visits Damaged Communities, Promising to Rebuild—Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Haroutyunyan yesterday visited the town of Martakert and the villages of Mataghis and Talish to take stock of the damage...
- + Opinion: Moscow Intends to Deploy Peacekeepers in Nagorno Karabagh - 6 Facts—Naturally, Russia’s main aim is the deployment of Russian peacekeeping troops in Nagorno Karabagh. There is no doubt that Nagorno Karabagh conflict is...
- + Catholicos Garegin II and Catholicos Aram I Travel to Artsakh in Show of Solidarity—The two heads of the church, along with their retinue, were greeted at the airport in Stepanakert by Archbishop Barkev Mardirosyan, Primate of Artsakh...
- + Talin Suciyan to Speak at NAASR on Armenian Community in Turkey—BELMONT, Mass.—On Wed., April 20, Dr. Talin Suciyan will present a lecture entitled, “The Armenians in Modern Turkey: Post-Genocide Society, Politics,...
- + Wounded NKR Serviceman to Friends on Front Line: I?m Coming Back—Wounded Soldiers Recuperate at Stepanakert’s Military Hospital STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—“I want to pass this message to the boys at my [milita...
- + Hundreds Protest in NY against Azerbaijani Aggression—NEW YORK, N.Y. (A.W.)—Hundreds of Armenian Americans converged in New York on April 9 to participate in a peaceful protest against Azerbaijani aggress...
- + 70 Medical Professionals and Health Workers Sent to Hospitals in Syunik and Artsakh—Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that some seventy medical professionals and health workers have been sent to hospitals in the country’s Syunik Pr...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Discusses Karabakh Issue with UN Under-Secretary General Feltman—On April 11, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Jeffrey D. Feltman, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, who is payin...
- + Artsakh-Azerbaijan Exchange Bodies of War Dead—On April 10, the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in accordance with the arrangemen...
- + Ceasefire Holding; Fate of One Artsakh Soldier Remains Unknown—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that the ceasefire is holding along the Line of Contact except for some Azerbaijani small arms fire and mortar...
- + Statement on the Nagorno-Karabakh Situation from the Founders of 100 LIVES and the Aurora Prize—«We, the founders of 100 LIVES and the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, are committed to international peace, human rights, and the right of all p...
- + Bodies of 18 Dead Soldiers Returned By Azerbaijan were Mutilated, Says Artsakh—The Statement of the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic More... [Category: Politics...
- + Tanzanian Court Denies Bail to Vardanyan Brothers, Arrested for Animal Smuggling Last Month—The brothers Artyom and Edward Vardanyan, arrested on March 23 at Kilimanjaro International Airport when they tried to transport 61 monkeys out of the...
- + #StopAliyev Protest at Azerbaijani Embassy Demands End to Attacks on Artsakh—Demonstration Part of Diaspora-Wide #ArtsakhStrong Advocacy Campaign WASHINGTON—Americans of Armenian heritage from across the Washington, D.C. are...
- + Viva la ‘Bamyah Geragour’—I seldom dream so it couldn’t have been the remnant of an early morning nocturnal manifestation. But it was real enough that in my semi-zombie s...
- + Turkey Summons German Ambassador over Genocide Teaching Guide—On Feb. 19, the German ambassador to Turkey was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry to give a statement on a new German textbook centered on the ...
- + Pope Francis to Visit Armenia in June—Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church is scheduled to visit Armenia from June 24-26, this according to a statement released today by the Holy See ...
- + Parliamentary Committees of Artsakh and Armenia: Azerbaijan Committed Crimes Against Humanity—There is every reason to believe that hired terrorists were involved in the Azerbaijani army. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Meeting of Edward Nalbandian with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs—On April 9, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov, James Warlick, Pierre Andrieu and Andrzej Ka...
- + Armenian Technology Group Calls on U.N. Secretary-General to Cancel UNAOC Global Forum in Baku—The following is an open letter to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon issued by the Armenian Technology Group headquartered in Fresno, Calif...
- + Ceasefire Holding, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that the agreed to cessation of hostilities along the Line of Contact is basically holding except for some lim...
- + Artsakh: Frontline Soldiers—Photos by Hakob Poghosyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Caucus Calls on Obama to Condemn Azerbaijani Aggression—Urges Congress to Suspend Military Aid to Baku WASHINGTON—Speaking on behalf of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, Co-Chairs Robert Dold...
- + Russia Will Continue Supplying Arms to Azerbaijan—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Russia will continue to supply weapons to Azerbaijan, fulfilling an arms deal reached between the two countries. Russian Deputy Prime M...
- + Armenian American Organizations Call on Obama to Condemn Azerbaijani Aggression—Support Self-Defense of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic WASHINGTON—A broad array of Armenian American advocacy, civic, religious, charitable, academic,...
- + Gyumri Turns Out to Pay Final Respects: Viktor Would Have Turned 19 on April 10—Viktor Youzikhovich, was a boxer with a bright future. He would have turned 19 on April 10. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Panama Papers Fallout in Armenia; Local NGO Files Petition to Launch Investigation of Top Official—Armenia’s Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center (TIACC) today filed a petition with the Ethics Committee for High Level Officials, request...
- + Baghanis, an Armenian Border Village in the Line of Fire: Two Azerbaijani Gun Positions Must Be Dealt With—Baghanis is a village in the Tavoush Province of Armenia, and is located just a kilometer or two away from the border with Azerbaijan. More... [Cate...
- + Two Good Things (for Armenians) to Come Out of the Recent Clashes—The Armenian and Azerbaijani media – as well as many international media outlets – devoted much space over the past week to cover the notched-up hosti...
- + Holy Trinity’s Erevan Choral Society to Present Concert on April 17—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—In commemoration of our Sainted Martyrs of 1915, and dedicated to His Eminence Archbishop Yeghishe Gizirian of blessed memory, the Er...
- + Azerbaijan Continues Ceasefire Violations: Ambulance Shelled; Serviceman Killed—Minsk Group Meets with NKR President, MoD; Medvedev: Russia Is ‘Active Mediator’ STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—An ambulance was shelled by Azerbaijani for...
- + ‘From the People to the People’: ARS Emergency Relief Efforts in NKR—An Interview with ARS Central Executive Board Chair Caroline Chamavonian On the morning of April 6, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Chapter in th...
- + Martouni Bids Farewell to a Fallen Soldier and Native Son—The Artsakh town of Martouni today paid its final respects to Vladimir Narinyan, a soldier who died in the recent round of fighting along the Line of ...
- + Gevorg’s Proud Parents: ‘Our Son Always Said He’d Go to Fight in Karabakh’—I’m at the home of Gevorg Manoukyan, the Armenian soldier who shot down an Azerbaijani helicopter on April 2 over the Artsakh Line of Contact. More...
- + 121 Wounded Artsakh Soldiers; 5 in Very Critical Condition—Colonel Kamavor Khachatryan, head of the medical department of the Artsakh Ministry of Defense, today reported that at last count there are 121 wounde...
- + Artsakh Video – One Hour After the Cessation of Hostilities—The following video, shot one hour after the April 5 cessation of hostilities declaration, shows the result of fighting in the Artsakh communities of ...
- + Armenian Losses: 36 Dead, 122 Wounded, 21 MIA—Artsakh Defense Army Spokesperson Colonel Viktor Arustamyan told reporters in Stepanakert that these numbers are for the period April 1-7. More... [...
- + Artsakh Soldier Haroutyun Abrahamyan Laid to Rest—Funeral services for 31year-old Haroutyun Abrahamyan, a sniper in the Artsakh Army killed on April 3 during fighting in Talish (Martakert), were held ...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Reports Death of Two Artsakh Soldiers; One in Unknown Circumstances—According to a statement released by the Artsakh Ministry of Defense, Azerbaijan continues to violate the cessation of hostilities agreement declared ...
- + Why Is Armenia Member of the EAEU and the CSTO?—In the recent years, it became obvious that Armenia’s membership in the EAEU causes more economic damage rather than economic benefit. More... [Cat...
- + World’s Tallest Man Invades My City—My yearbook slogan kind of summed up my feelings about life in general. “A little man can do big things.” The meaning here remains obvious. A man’s st...
- + St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Celebrates 30th Anniversary—WATERTOWN, Mass.—A crowd of about 450 friends and supporters of the St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) gathered on March 12 at the Soren...
- + Hagop Janessian (1942-2016)—Hagop Janessian, M.D., of Watertown, Mass., passed away on April 2. Janessian was born in Tel Abyad, Syria, on Dec. 22, 1942. He was the eldest son of...
- + Armenia's Justice Minister Says Ethics Committee Has the Power to Investigate Poghosyan's Offshore Holdings—Justice Minister Hovhannisyan said that Armenia’s Ethics Committee Re: Top Officials has certain powers to deal with such allegations and that it can ...
- + Artsakh Artillery Takes Aim—Artsakh Defense Army artillerymen have really stood out in the so-called 4 Day Artsakh War. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Another Armenian Soldier Killed, Reports Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that conscript soldier Armen Gasparyan (born 1974) was killed by Azerbaijani mortar fire yesterday evening in ...
- + AUA’s First Conference on Ecotourism Paves Way for Responsible Tourism in Armenia—In the last decade, ecotourism has emerged as a developing industry in Armenia, paralleling the steady growth of tourism in general, which according t...
- + Many Artsakh Evacuees Now Sheltered in Vank Village Hotels—Businessman Levon Hayrapetyan, a native of Vank now living in Russia, is said to have allocated money to provide food and clothing to the evacuees. ...
- + Artsakh Prime Minister Promises to Repair War Damage in Martakert—Visiting the northern Martakert district of Artsakh yesterday, NKR Prime Minister Arayik Haroutyunyan said his government would do all possible to rep...
- + Artsakh Parliament Statement: International Recognition Best Way to Resolve Conflict—In the morning of April 2, Azerbaijan started a large-scale attack on the NKR-Azerbaijan borderline, violating the May 1994 Trilateral Agreement on Ce...
- + War Coverage Downsides: The International Mainstream Media and Karabakh—While walking through the streets of Yerevan, you will hear a lot of news these days about the war in Nagorno-Karabakh. Some accurate, some inaccurate...
- + Interview: NKR Representative to US Discusses Baku Aggression—As Azerbaijan’s assault on the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) continued, the Armenian Weekly Editor Nanore Barsoumian spoke with NKR Represen...
- + ANCA Calls on Congressional Intelligence Committees to Release Information about Azerbaijani Attacks—WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called upon the bipartisan leadership of the U.S. Senate and House intelligence commi...
- + ANCA Presses Top U.S. Diplomats on Azerbaijani Attacks on Karabagh—WASHINGTON—Earlier today, senior representatives of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) consulted at the State Department with Assistant...
- + Opinion: What Is Russia Looking to Gain in the Karabakh Conflict?—Pro-Kremlin political pundits explain this Russian parity regarding the situation by arguing that Nagorno Karabakh does not fall within the parameters...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Continues to Brief Counterparts on Artsakh Situation—Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian continues to inform a number of his international counterparts and the heads of international organizations on the ...
- + Hetq Reporter “Finds” Missing 76 Year-Old in Talish—With the recent fighting along the Artsakh Line of Contact, relatives of 76-year-old Karlen Sargsyan were more than a bit concerned when they lost tou...
- + Minsk Group Condemns Line of Contact Violence; Call for "Comprehensive Settlement"—The deterioration of the situation on the ground demonstrates the need for an immediate negotiation, under the auspices of the Co-chairs, on a compreh...
- + Gyumri Pays Respects: Requiem Services for Senior Lieutenant Meruzhan Stepanyan—Meruzhan’s parents found out about his death on April 3, from the Talish military post. His body was returned to Gyumri yesterday evening. More... [...
- + Official Death Toll of Armenian Soldiers Stands at 29; 101Wounded—At a press conference held this evening in Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh (NKR), Artsakh Defense Army Colonel Viktor Arustamyan told reports that...
- + At Least 3,000 Artsakh Civilians Evacuated Due to Fighting, Says Red Cross Official—The International Red Cross has proposed that the authorities in Artsakh and Azerbaijan begin organizing measures to search for the bodies of soldiers...
- + Artsakh Ceasefire Still Holding—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that the ceasefire in place since noon yesterday is still holding as of this morning. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Ambassador Kirakosyan at OSCE: Armenian and Azerbaijani Military Must Return to April 1 Positions—The first point is that the 1994 ceasefire must be maintained, that all military operations cease, and that Armenian and Azerbaijani military units mu...
- + VIDEO: Private Manoukyan, Talks About Downing an Azerbaijani Military Helicopter—Gevorg Manoukyan is a soldier who fired and brought down an Azerbaijani military helicopter preparing to attack Armenian troops in Artsakh. More......
- + Armenian Foreign Minister to Meet Lavrov in Moscow—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian is scheduled to meet his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow on April 8. More... [Category: Po...
- + Armenian MP Calls on Russia to Annul Arms Deal with Azerbaijan—At a session of the Armenian parliament today, MP Khachatour Kokobelyan called on the Armenian government to demand from Russia that it annuls its arm...
- + Northern Border NKR: April War Days In Photos—On April 2, 2016 Azerbaijan attacked the region of Nagarno-Karabakh, and in the following days fighting on both sides intensified looming towards an a...
- + Raffi Hovannisian Calls on Armenia, the World, to Recognize Mountainous Karabagh Republic—Party colors and partisan propaganda need to give way to the imperative of a united assertion of our civil and collective rights based on a true rule ...
- + Balakian to Present New Works, Kazan’s ‘America, America’ in NY—NEW YORK—On Friday evening, April 8, award-winning author and poet Peter Balakian will lead a discussion in honor of the Armenian Genocide commemorati...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (April 2, 2016)—Armenian Proverb A dress that is not worn wears itself out. Chinese Wisdom on Civility You ask me why I greet the priest, But not his ...
- + AESA Helps Fund Armenian Geophysical Monitoring Network—YEREVAN—The Armenian government has allocated a grant to the A. Alikhanian National Laboratory (AANL) to establish a network for monitoring essential ...
- + Opinion: Is Nagorno-Karabakh Caught in a New War?—A new armed struggle to maintain the integrity of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic began in the early hours of April 2. Azerbaijan has admitted that it l...
- + Cyprus Denounces Civilian Casualties in Artsakh; Urges Turkey Not to Destabilize Situation—The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs today issued the following statement regarding the fighting in Artsakh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ministers of Artsakh and Pridnestrovian Moldovian Republic Have Phone Conversation—On April 4, at the initiative of the Transdniestrian party, a telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Kar...
- + Artsakh Government Opens Bank Accounts for Charitable Donations—The Artsakh government reports that those wishing to make financial contributions to assist civilians who have been temporarily relocated from the fro...
- + Requiem Service for Sasoun Mkrtchyan; Killed Two Days Ago in Artsakh—Family, friends and the general public gathered today at St. Hovhannes Church in Yerevan’s Kond neighborhood for a requiem service for SasounMkrtchyan...
- + Latest Armenian Casualty Toll: 20 Soldiers Dead, 72 Wounded, 16 MIA—At a press conference today in Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh, Colonel Viktor Aroustamyan of the Artsakh Defense Army, stated that as of 11a.m. t...
- + Artsakh Amnesia: Only in the News When Soldiers Die and Bombs Fall—Perhaps, just perhaps, the death of 20 Armenian soldiers on the Artsakh frontline will finally engender some substantive public debate regarding the e...
- + Azerbaijan Shells Bus in Martakert; 5 Civilians Killed—Armenia Ministry of Defense Spokesman Artzrun Hovhannisyan told reporters that five civilians riding in a bus along the Martakert road in Artsakh died...
- + Azerbaijani Troops Not in Control of Mataghis, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense has refuted an Azerbaijani claim that its forces are in control of Mataghis, a village in the northern district of Mar...
- + VIDEO: Martakert (Northern Artsakh), April 4—VIDEO: Martakert (northern Artsakh), April 4 More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijani Military Using Drones, Smerch Rockets, Says Artsakh Ministry—It appears that Azerbaijan has resorted to the heavy use of military drones in the fighting now going on along the Artsakh-Azerbaijan Line of Contact....
- + U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman Condemns Azerbaijani Aggression—U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman Condemns Azerbaijani Aggression More... [Category: Politics]
- + Catholicos Aram I Offers Solidarity Message to Artsakh President—Catholicos Aram I told Sahakyan that the entire diaspora is mobilized alongside Karabakh and is ready to assist in any and all ways. More... [Catego...
- + The European People’s Party Calls on Sides in Artsakh Fighting to Withdraw to Pre-April 1 Positions—The European People’s Party Calls on Sides in Artsakh Fighting to Withdraw to Pre-April 1 Positions. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hetq Editor: Mataghis Never Captured; Combatants from Turkey Suffer Heavy Losses—Reporting from Artsakh, Hetq Chief Editor Edik Baghdasaryan says that there is no truth to the claim made yesterday by Azerbaijan that it forces had c...
- + Baku Calls on Israel to Pressure Armenia to Stop Fighting in Artsakh, Says The Jerusalem Post—It seems that Ali Hasanov, a senior adviser to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, told The Jerusalem Post yesterday that Azerbaijan wants Israel to we...
- + Artsakh: Two Sides Declare Halt to Hostilities as of Noon Today—As of noon today, local time, the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan have agreed to put a halt to the fighting along the line of Contact given tha...
- + Yerevan Slams Ankara for Supporting Baku’s Aggression—YEREVAN (Asbarez)—Armenia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan on April 2 slammed»Ankara for supporting Baku’s aggression against the Nagorno-...
- + EAFJD, ANC of Belgium Condemn Baku’s Aggression—The following statement was released by the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy and the Armenian National Committee of Belgium in r...
- + Organization of American States Condemns Azerbaijan?s Use of Violence—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro Lemes released a statement on April 3 condemning Azerbai...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry On Azerbaijani "Ceasefire"- 'It's Disinformation, They're Shelling Martakert'—The Artsakh ministry says that even after making its ceasefire declaration, Azerbaijan has shelled civilian population settlements in Artsakh (Nagorn...
- + PACE President Urges Sides to Respect Nagorno Karabakh Ceasefire and Withdrawal of Armenian Troops—Recalling that both Armenia and Azerbaijan committed themselves, when joining the Council of Europe in 2001, to use only peaceful means for settling ...
- + Ambassador of Belarus to Armenia Summoned to Foreign Affairs Ministry to Explain "Bewildering" Statements Re: Karabakh Situation—It has been stated to Igor Nazaruk that such statement is incompatible to the spirit of the Armenia- Belarus relations and contradicts the commitments...
- + Azerbaijani Soldiers Execute Elderly Armenian Couple in Artsakh; Then Cut Off Their Ears—War is ugly, this is a given! Nevertheless, Hetq wishes to apologize to its readers for the publishing thesedisturbing photos from the village of Tal...
- + Today In Photos: On the Northern Border of Artsakh—On the Northern border of Nagarno-Karabakh Armenian soldiers fire artillery shells More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Calls Foreign Counterparts Regarding Artsakh Fighting—On April 2 and 3, just after the large-scale military actions unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia...
- + VIDEO: April 3 – Artsakh, On the Northern Border—April 3 – Artsakh, On the Northern Border More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Continues Intensive Shelling Along Border, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that the Azerbaijani military continued to shell Artsakh Defense Army frontline positions and adjacent reside...
- + Mihran Poghosyan: The Armenian General Who Mastered the Ins and Outs of Panama's Offshore Zone—Major General of Justice Mihran Poghosyan, Armenia’s Chief Compulsory Enforcement Officer, is one of the country’s officials who has sown deep roots ...
- + Artsakh Frontline: April 4, 2016 (Azerbaijani Forces Retreat in North)—Hetq Chief Editor Edik Baghdasaryan reports from Artsakh that Azerbaijani forces along the northern Line of Contact are retreating and that Artsakh m...
- + Armenian Defense Ministry Releases Names of Dead Armenian Soldiers—Armenia’s Ministry of Defense has started to release the names of Armenian military personnel killed in the latest round of fighting in Artsakh. Mo...
- + Armenia's Human Rights Defender Presents Data on Azerbaijani Atrocities to Council of Europe—The Human Rights Defender of RA has brought the data concerning the atrocities and cruel treatment committed by the Azerbaijani side against the Arme...
- + Armenian MP Zohrabyan Calls PACE President a "Cohort of Aliyev"—Zohrabyan argued that the National Assembly, on behalf of Armenia, a full member of the Council of Europe is obliged to respond to the statements utt...
- + Armenia's Human Rights Defender Leaves for Karabakh to Study War Atrocities—The Ombudsman of RA Arman Tatoyan along with human rights lawyers Artak Zeynalyan and Ara Ghazaryan has departed for the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh...
- + Lilit Remembers Her Uncle Sasoun, Killed on the Artsakh Frontline 2 Days Ago—Early today, 15 year-old Lilit Mkrtchyan published a photo of her uncle Sasoun Mkrtchyan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Justice Minister Arpine Hovhannisyan Condemns Azerbaijani “War Crimes”—The following is a public statement made by Armenian Justice Minister Arpine Hovhannisyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Kerry Calls on Both Sides to ‘Show Restraint’; ANCA Criticizes ‘Kerry’s False Parity’—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry issued a statement on April 2 condemning “in the strongest terms” the ceasefire violations along ...
- + ARF Eastern and Western US Central Committees Issue Statement on Baku Aggression—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern Region and Western Region Central Committees issued a joint statement on Baku’s recent escalation ...
- + Concert to Benefit FAR-Administered Old Age Home in Vanadzor—NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.—A special benefit concert by acclaimed pianist Sahan Arzruni to benefit the Vanadzor Old Age Home in Armenia, will take place on T...
- + Crimes Committed against Armenian Civilians and Children by Azeri Side are in Breach of all International Norms—The Human Rights Defender of RA strongly condemns the attacks on civilian settlements and civilians. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Defense Minister Says Armed Forces Have Repulsed Azerbaijani Offensive—During a hastily convened session of the Artsakh Security Council, Artsakh Minister of Defense declared that the Artsakh Defense Army had repulsed all...
- + Hetq Correspondent in Artsakh: Defense Ministry Press Spokesman Says Nothing on Armenian Losses—Artsakh Ministry of Defense Press Spokesman Senor Hasratyan has told Hetq that the military situation along the Artsakh Line of Contact remains “tense...
- + Two Artsakh Boys, Injured by Azerbaijani Shelling, In Stable but Serious Condition—The Artsakh Ministry of Health reports that two children injured by Azerbaijani shelling in the Martouni district of the country have been transferred...
- + Artsakh Foreign Affairs Ministry: "Azerbaijan Bears Full Responsibility for Possible Consequences"—Such an escalation of tension by Azerbaijan is fraught with unexpected consequences. In this situation, the NKR Defense Army is taking all necessary m...
- + Three Wounded Artsakh Soldiers Transferred to Yerevan Hospital—Three Artsakh soldiers, wounded in fighting that broke out along the Line of Contact today when Azerbaijan launched a major offensive, have been trans...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Claims More Than 200 Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that more than 200 Azerbaijani military personnel have been killed in fighting that broke out along the Line o...
- + Hetq Chief Editor Reports from Artsakh: Azerbaijani General Takes Personal Command of 1st Military Corps—Hetq chief editor Edik Baghdasaryan, now in Artsakh and in contact with the Artsakh Defense Army, reports that Azerbaijani Colonel General Zakir Hasan...
- + Armenian President Says 18 Artsakh Soldiers Have Been Killed in Latest Fighting—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has said that Armenian military losses in the recent round of fighting along the Artsakh Line of Contact amount to 1...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Releases Video of Downed Azerbaijani Helicopter—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense has released a video showing the remains of an Azerbaijani MI-24 helicopter allegedly shot down by Armenian forces ear...
- + Deputy Defense Minister Relates Armenia's Version of Fighting to Ambassadors—Davit Tonoyan, Armenia’s First Deputy Defense Minister, met with the ambassadors of France, Germany and Italy to Armenia and the European Union’s head...
- + European Commission VP Federica Mogherini Calls on Parties to Stop Fighting—The European Union deplores the loss of life, in particular the reports of civilian casualties and deaths. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry: Azerbaijan Continues Fighting in the South—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijani continues its “aggressive military operations", using missiles and armored equipment, al...
- + Syrian-Armenian Brothers Hovig and Vrej, Volunteer to Fight For Artsakh—Intense fighting along the Line of Contact in Artsakh spurred Hovig and Vrej Asmaryan, two brothers who immigrated from Aleppo to Artsakh five years a...
- + Artsakh Ministry: Fierce Battles Rage On In Southeast and Northeast; 2 Armenian Soldiers Wounded—The ministry says Artsakh forces responded to widespread Azerbaijani shelling launched early this morning by taking counter measures and retook an imp...
- + Hetq Editor Reports from Artsakh: "Military situation in south remains tense"—“Artsakh took the offensive, recapturing an important outpost seized by the Azerbaijanis yesterday. Artsakh continues its punitive operations,” Baghda...
- + Azerbaijan Declares Ceasefire? Fighting Continues Nonetheless—While France 24, BBC and Al Jazeera are reporting that Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense has announced a “unilateral ceasefire”, the news from Artsakh ...
- + Armenian President Meets U.S.VP Biden in Washington DC; Discuss Karabakh and Regional Issues—President Sargsyan and Vice President Biden noted with satisfaction that currently the agenda of the interstate relations comprises a number of areas ...
- + Armenia Raises $169 Million in National Taxes in March—Armenia’s State Revenue Committee (read U.S. Internal Revenue Service), reports it has collected 81.348 billion AMD (US$169 million ) in national tax ...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed Today by Azerbaijani Gunfire—Vladimir Melkonyan, a solider serving in the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed today while on guard duty by Azerbaijani gunfire, this according to the ...
- + Dr. Sabba and the Kids at Kharberd Orphanage: Making Hippotherapy More Accessible in Armenia—Currently the Kharberd orphanage campaign is the only project that they are actively fundraising for. If they do not fund this project by their deadli...
- + Azerbaijan Launches Air and Tank Offensive on Artsakh Border; Fierce Battles Being Waged—Azerbaijan’s military launched offensive actions last night along long stretches of the Artsakh Line of Contact, according to a report issued by the A...
- + Artsakh Army Says It Destroyed Azerbaijani Reconnaissance Unit That Infiltrated Border—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) claims that it has destroyed an Azerbaijani reconnaissance unit outside the village of Levonarkh in the northeastern Ma...
- + Fighting Continues; Artsakh Says It Has Downed A 2nd Helicopter and Destroyed 3 Tanks—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that its forces have downed yet another Azerbaijani helicopter, in addition to destroying three Azerbaijani ta...
- + Armenia's Foreign Affairs Ministry Condemns Azerbaijan's Military Offensive Along Line of Contact—Baku blatantly defies numerous calls of the international community on the settlement of the conflict through negotiations. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Hamazkayin Screens ‘Charents: In Search of My Armenian Poet’—On Sun., March 6, the Hamazkayin of New Jersey hosted the screening of a feature-length documentary film called “Charents: In Search of My Armenian Po...
- + ‘Uplifting Women from Poverty’: ARS Gives CSW Presentation in NY—NEW YORK—On March 14, the Armenian Relief Society, Inc. (ARS), in collaboration with the Mission of Armenia to the United Nations (U.N.), held a side ...
- + ANCA Urges US Action Regarding Turkish Government’s Confiscation of Surp Giragos Church—WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has communicated the Armenian American community’s profound concern to the U.S. gov...
- + Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Argentina—Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, who is in Washington D.C. within the delegation headed by the President of Armenia, held a ...
- + Yerevan Police Arrest Two Suspects for Bludgeoning Civic Activist to Death—Police arrested Artur Mihranyan and Gevorg Zohrabyan late last night in Yerevan and claim that the two bludgeoned Vardan to death and then buried his ...
- + Artsakh Ministry Reports Intensified Azerbaijani Firing in Martakert Area—The ministry reports that Azerbaijani forces fired over 2,700 rounds of small arms fire, in addition to some fifty 60 and 82 millimeter mortars in the...
- + Russia: Businessman Handles Insider Homes—A murky Russian businessman that formerly ran a state property agency has been buying apartments in Moscow for a number of young women that include th...
- + Armenian PM Abrahamyan Telephones Medvedev: Russian to Visit Armenia—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today telephoned Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to discuss plans for the Russian government leader’s ...
- + Hawaii Recognizes Artsakh Independence—Unanimous Vote for NKR Freedom on Eve of Aliyev’s trip to DC HONOLULU, Hawaii—Hawaii became the seventh state to rally in support of the democ...
- + President Sarkisian Visits Hairenik, ARF Archives—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—Armenia’s President Serge Sarkisian visited the Hairenik Association building in Watertown on Mon., March 28, on his first day...
- + Zohrab Tazian Awarded ‘Yervant Lalayan’ Medal during Sarkisian Visit—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—During Armenian President Serge Sarkisian’s visit to the Hairenik»headquarters on March 28, Armenian Revolutionary Federation ...
- + Armenian President Visits “Armenian” Watertown to Start U.S. Visit—On March 28, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan began his working visit to the United States of America. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Improvement? New Park Threatens Zeytoun’s 30 Year-Old ‘Community Gardens’—They will have to abandon ‘community gardens’ they been cultivating for over thirty years to make way for a government plan to build a 10,000 square m...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia participated in the High-level meeting on global responsibility sharing through pathways for admission of Syrian refugees—On March 30, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian participated in and delivered a statement at the High-level meeting on global responsibilit...
- + Armenian Prez Meets Massachusetts Governor; Invites Him to Armenia—At the meeting, President Sargsyan noted that Armenia and the United States maintain friendly relations and close cooperation, and expressed his grati...
- + "Get Rooted" Tours of ATP’s Karin Nursery Promise to Inspire—Armenia Tree Project (ATP) has planted nearly five million trees over the past 21 years. T More... [Category: Politics]
- + UK: Seventh Person Charged In Alstom Bribery Investigation—A seventh person has been charged in connection with a long-running corruption investigation into the French conglomerate Alstom, the Financial Times ...
- + Anahit Bakhshyan: "I don’t understand the indifference of Drakhtik village parents regarding the education of their children."—On several occasions I have raised the alarm regarding the fact that the Drakhtik village school in Gegharkounik Province has no principal for a long ...
- + Armenian Soldiers Dies from Electrocution on Army Base—Armenia’s Investigative Committee (AIC) reports that Sargis Manukyan, a conscript private in the Armenian army, died on March 30 while being rushed to...
- + A Flowering Tree…and a Library—NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—In this “Year of Service,” as proclaimed by Catholicos Aram I and the Armenian Apostolic Church, students at St. Gregory Church a...
- + Diaspora Minister, ARF-ER Central Committee and Homenetmen Representatives Meet in DC—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Armenia’s Minister of the Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan and Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States Grigor Hovhannissian met with Arme...
- + ARF Eastern Region Central Committee Meets with President Sarkisian—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern Region Central Committee (CC) members held a closed-door meeting with Armenia’...
- + Village Has 4 Vehicles, but Garni Students Walk 6 Kilometers Every Day to School and Back—Hundreds of students living in the outer sections of Armenia’s Garni village have to walk three kilometers every day to get to school and three to ret...
- + US: Drug Submarine Nabbed Near Panama, Four Arrested—he US Coast Guard says it intercepted a “narco-sub” in the eastern Pacific Ocean earlier this month and seized more than six tons of cocaine, the LA T...
- + Serbia: Son of Wealthy Businessman Jailed in Tax Fraud—The Belgrade Special Court for Organized Crime has sentenced 10 people, including Marko Miskovic, son of one of the richest people in the Balkans, for...
- + Holy Sepulchre Church Restoration Plans Aired: An End to a 200 Year Impasse—Easter in Jerusalem in 2016 is bound to go down in history as one of the most memorable the Holy Land has experienced in decades, following the moment...
- + U.S. State of Hawaii Adopted Resolution Recognizing the NKR—On March 29, the House of Representatives of the U.S. State of Hawaii adopted a resolution H.R. 167 entitled “Honoring and Recognizing the Nagorno-Kar...
- + AGBU Community Worldwide Comes Together for Syrian Relief—$3.2 Million Raised in Support of the AGBU Humanitarian Emergency Relief Fund for Syrian Armenians The past six months have brought an unprecedented...
- + Florida ARS Raises Funds for Soseh Kindergarten in Artsakh—BOCA RATON, Fla.—On March 19, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) “Sosseh” Chapter of Florida held a Gala Banquet at St. David Armenian Church’s Mardigi...
- + Breaking: Surp Giragos Armenian Church among Expropriated Properties in Diyarbakir—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—A list of lands and buildings in Diyarbakir’s Sur district—including the Surp Giragos Armenian Apostolic and the Armen...
- + Medical Care in Armenia: What's Free and For Whom?—Armenia’s Law on Medical Assistance and Service guarantees that each citizen has the right to receive priority free medical care. In other words, emer...
- + Yerevan’s Polluted Irrigation Canal: Residents and Officials Deflect Blame—Those who tout Armenia’s relatively tasteful and additive free fruits and vegetables need to take notice. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hrant Dink Foundation Library Opens Its Doors—The Hrant Dink Foundation has established a research library specialized on Armenian Studies and minorities in Turkey within the AnaradH??utyun Buildi...
- + Spain: Police Seize Helicopters, Drugs, Cash and Luxury Cars—Spanish police have dismantled a drug ring and arrested 20 people suspected of using helicopters to fly in hashish from Morocco, a Saturday news relea...
- + IDeA Foundation and National Geographic Announce Collaboration for Sustainable Tourism Development in Armenia—Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Charitable Foundation and National Geographic Partners have signed a memorandum of understanding to cond...
- + Paros Foundation: New Homes and a Fresh Start for Gyumri Families—The Paros Foundation has partnered with the Shirak Center, which identifies potential beneficiaries and works closely with Paros to transition these f...
- + 13 Year-Old Sargis: “If only we had a house and could live normally”—The factory building itself is being demolished and the sound of bulldozers fills the guard house. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sherman Presses Obama Administration on U.S.-Armenia Aid, Trade Priorities—Watch Sherman Question Treasury Secretary Lew on Double-Tax Treaty; USAID Administrator Smith on Aid to Artsakh, Armenia, and Syrian Armenians WASHI...
- + Boston to Host 3rd Annual Walk Against Genocide—BOSTON, Mass.—To mark Genocide Prevention Month in April, the Third Annual Walk Against Genocide will take place in Boston on April 10 at 1:30 p.m. ...
- + Turkey Rights Groups Condemn Judicial Attacks against Eren Keskin—The Human Rights Association of Turkey issued the following statement on March 24, regarding the judicial attacks against prominent human rights lawye...
- + Proscribed Animal Shipment: Owner of Armenia’s Jambo Exotic Park Arrested in Tanzania—A Hetq source from Tanzania reports that a charter airplane that was supposed to transport 500 monkeys and other animals to Armenia has been seized in...
- + A Conversation with Collectif Medz Bazar’s Sevana Tchakerian: Music that Transcends Borders—The band itself, which focuses on exploring its members’ various identities, is a kind of platform in which each ethnicity has their own voice. Sevana...
- + Armenian Authorities Confiscate Shipment of 'Pest Infested' Turkish Flowers—Armenia’s Ministry of Agriculture reports that is has confiscated 183,800 carnations shipped into the country by businesswoman Shoghik Hovsepyan after...
- + Meeting of Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian and Foreign Minister of Georgia Mikheil Janelidze—Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received Foreign Minister of Georgia Mikheil Janelidze, who is paying an official visit to Armenia. Mo...
- + Credit Suisse Accused in Multimillion Dollar Fraud, $15 Billion Money Laundering—Swiss prosecutors have charged an ex-Credit Suisse wealth manager with fraud, misappropriation and criminal mismanagement, Bloomberg reported. The ban...
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Wounds Armenian Border Village Resident—The Armenian Defense Ministry reports that 64 year-old Norik Alikhanyan, a resident of Berkaber, a village in Tavoush Province, was wounded by Azerbai...
- + Human Rights Cost of Development: Case of Two Neighbors - Armenia and Turkey—The environment, unlike states, recognizes no borders and therefore any deterioration in one place is a regional if not a global threat. More... [C...
- + Genocide Commemoration to Be Held in»Times Square»April 24—NEW YORK—On Sun., April 24, from 2-4 p.m., thousands of devoted Armenian Americans, their»friends, and supporters will gather in Times Square (43rd St...
- + Istanbul-Based Performance Artist Mihran Tomasyan to Perform at ACEC—WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sun., April 10, the Boston community will have a rare opportunity to see and meet Istanbul-based performance artist Mihran Tomasya...
- + YCP Program on Cultural Resistance and Responsible Activism a Resounding Success—NEW YORK—On the weekend of March 12, young Armenians from all over the country participated in the “Youth Connect Program” in New York City, in a prog...
- + Yerevan Police Detain 16 Protesters; Activists Charge Cops with Excessive Force—Yerevan police detained at least 16 protesters this afternoon according to a communique released by two political opposition organizations - the Nor H...
- + Bomb Scare at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport—Investigators sent to Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport, after receiving news today that an explosion was to take place, have come up empty-handed in their ...
- + Armenia's Foreign Minister Hosts Newly Appointed Head of the OSCE Office—On March 24, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received Ambassador Argo Avakov, the newly appointed Head of the Organization for Security ...
- + A Second Life: Recycling Pallets to Make Loads of Cool Stuff—Many of his customers are not only attracted by the low price, but prefer to do their bit to save the environment by purchasing items made from recycl...
- + The Memoirs of Ashod Sahag Kasardjian—Houshamadyan presents the memoirs of Ashod Kasardjian, who provides us with a treasure-trove of information regarding events that occurred from the ea...
- + Italy: Ex-Mayor On Trial In Rome Mafia Scandal—A crackdown on a mob-style network in Italy’s capital city of Rome saw its former mayor in court Wednesday on trial for corruption and illegal financi...
- + Easter In Armenia: Local Eggs Aplenty—According to data provided Hetq by the State Food Safety Service, Armenia last imported eggs in 2014; 13.5 million to be exact. More... [Category: P...
- + How to Get Rich While in Congress and Even After Retirement!—Two weeks ago, I reported that former Congressman Dan Burton (R) of Indiana had resigned as chairman of the Washington-based Azerbaijan America Allian...
- + Remembering April 24: A Personal Odyssey—The following is an abridged and updated version of a chapter in ‘Literary Ark 2014: Armenia Hosts Literature’ (Yerevan, AOKS, 2015). Lead Up to ...
- + President Sarkisian to Visit Boston March 28-31—BOSTON, Mass.—Armenian President Serge Sarkisian will visit Boston on March 28-31 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the second independence o...
- + Armenian PM Says New Tax Code Must Facilitate Growth of Economy—Above all, according to Abrahamyan, the tax code must facilitate the development of the economy, increase investment, and create new jobs. More... [...
- + Bulgaria: UN Candidate Property Wealth Raises Questions—The Director General of UNESCO and a Bulgarian candidate for UN Secretary General, Irina Bokova, owns US$ 4.7 million in properties across London, Par...
- + From Koban? to Yerevan: Raising 4 Kids On His Own, Serop Tovmasian’s Job Prospects are Limited—Serop was an ironmonger in Koban? and repaired cars. Shahen, his 14-year-old son, assisted him. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Exports Up, Imports Down, but Trade Deficit remains—According to the country’s National Statistical Service, exports rose 23.6% over the same period in 2015, while imports decreased 12.2%. More... [Ca...
- + Armenian Dram Continues to Slip Against the US Dollar—The average exchange rate in the first two months of 2016 was 489.84 dram to the dollar, up from an average of 477.06 during the same period last year...
- + Vartabedian, Brown to Present ‘Armenians of Merrimack Valley’ in Watertown—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The»Armenian Museum of America will host a book-signing and presentation»by Haverhill authors E. Philip Brown and Tom Vartabedian on ...
- + ANCA Outlines Foreign Aid Priorities in Testimony Submitted to House and Senate Committees—ANCA Seeks $5 Million in Aid to Artsakh; Zero Military Aid to Azerbaijan; $10 Million to Help Armenia Transition Those Fleeing Syria WASHINGTON—In t...
- + Soccer: New Coach, New players, and New Era for Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly Just over five»months ago, Armenia ended its Euro 2016 qualifying campaign on a very low note. The 3-0 reverse suffe...
- + How to Deceive the Public: Armenia’s Ministry of Culture's "Book World" Project A Land Grab Scheme—The decision was adopted and the property rights to this state-owned land in downtown Yerevan were registered to Sohocenter LLC, but till today there ...
- + Armenian Educational Foundation Launches a New Scholarship—Armenian Educational Foundation (AEF) today announced its new Richard G. Hovhannisian Scholarship for Armenian Genocide Studies. More... [Category:...
- + Artsakh, Armenia Foreign Ministers Meet in Stepanakert—The two ministers stressed the importance of working in a coordinated fashion on the world stage for this objective and discussed how their two minist...
- + Never Having to Say ‘Sorry’: American Imperialism is Like Love—The absurdity of the American rhetoric should be obvious: the violence against Yazidis, Christians, and Shiites in Syria would not be taking place if...
- + Author of ‘As the Poppies Bloomed’ to Discuss Book in Boston—ARLINGTON, Mass.—Among countless books published on the Armenian Genocide, a number of fictionalized accounts have appeared over the years that provid...
- + Syrian-Armenian Soldier Kevork Mgrdichian Killed in Combat—ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—Several servicemen of the Syiran Armed Forces, including Syrian-Armenian Kevork Mgrdichian (b. 1994), were killed during clashes ...
- + Gebeshian Looks to Make History Chasing Her Olympic Dream—CLEVELAND, Ohio—At age 26, gymnast Houry Gebeshian is determined to finally make her Olympic debut this summer. “Gymnastics is definitely a sport for ...
- + Artsakh Charges Azerbaijan for Stoking Line of Contact Tensions—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that despite recent agreements reached by the parties involved not to destabilize the situation along the Line...
- + Armenian Women Today: Realities and Challenges—March 8, a day to celebrate the achievements of women all across the world, is here. The United Nations (U.N.) recently declared this year’s theme as ...
- + Unibank Introduces ProtoCRM Automated Loan Application System—Unibank plans to completely switch to a new CRM-system, developed by Protobase Laboratories, before the end of May. Protobase Laboratories’ automated...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 1,100 Rounds Last Night Over Line of Contact—Last night Azerbaijani forces fired more than 1,100 rounds of small arms fire across the Line of Contact, this according to the Artsakh Defense Army. ...
- + Opposition Parties and Civic Groups Issue List of Demands Regarding Electoral Code—The signatories argue that the additions must be made in order to minimize reoccurring electoral violations that have marred successive elections in t...
- + Iranians Celebrating Nowruz In Armenia: How Much They Spend Is Unclear—According to Armenia’s Ministry of the Economy, up to 30,000 Iranians have visited Armenia in certain years to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year....
- + Playing with Fire: Some Armenian Aviation Companies Charged with Violating U.N. Arms Embargos—While this is not the first time that aviation companies registered in Armenia have been caught up in tangled international stories of intrigue, the g...
- + Yerevan’s Children’s Park? Another Business Venture with More Concrete, Less Green—There’s a park in Yerevan where people walk their dogs, men over 50 exercise and jog, and young moms with newborns in strollers soak up the warming ra...
- + Raffi Hamparian to Serve as ANCA?s National Chairman—WASHINGTON—Armenian American community leader and respected Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Board Member Raffi Hamparian will serve as t...
- + Worcester Armenian Film Festival to Take Place April 2—WORCESTER, Mass.—The third annual Worcester Armenian Film Festival will take place on Sat., April 2, at Worcester State University, hosted by the loca...
- + Serbian Newspaper Attacks OCCRP Partner—A Serbian tabloid has alleged that a respected journalism non-profit is attempting to overthrow the Serbian government, citing information that appear...
- + ‘100 Lives’ Partners with ICFJ to Launch Reporting Award—‘Award for Integrity in Journalism’ Honors Those Who Expose Crimes against Humanity 100 LIVES and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) re...
- + ‘The End of Syria’s Multiculturalism?’: Panel at CUNY to Consider the State of Syria’s Minorities—NEW YORK—On Fri., April 8, the Middle Eastern and Middle Eastern American Center at the Graduate Center of City University of New York (CUNY) will hol...
- + Two NKR Servicemen Killed on March 17—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) Defense Army serviceman Private Artyom Arseni Varderesian (b. 1996) was killed by Azer...
- + Serbia’s Tabloid Attack Dog Serves Powerful Masters—Did state intelligence or law enforcement help a Serbian tabloid smear independent investigative reporting organisation KRIK in a dirty-tricks campaig...
- + Edgar’s Challenge: Seeking Security as LGBTQ in Armenia—Edgar first approached the show in January with the hope that it could raise awareness about his inability to find a job. More... [Category: Politic...
- + FIFA Wants its Bribe Money Back—Football’s world governing body lodged a claim with US authorities Wednesday for compensation of millions of dollars allegedly pocketed illegally by i...
- + Kerry: It Is Important to Name Da’esh Crimes ‘Genocide’—Kerry Condemns Destruction of Armenian, Syrian Orthodox, Roman Catholic Churches WASHINGTON (A.W.)—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said in a pre...
- + Manjikian: An Early March Morning—It’s close to 4 a.m. I hear small cries as I emerge from a deep sleep. The sounds are not urgent or dramatic yet. Before they escalate, I know it is t...
- + EU-Armenia Human Rights Dialogue—On 17 March 2015, the European Union and Armenia held the seventh round of human rights dialogue in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 87 Year-Old Valentina: Came to Armenia 60 Years Ago from Russia as a Bride and Fell in Love with the People—Two of her eight children reside in Russia. The rest live in various villages in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies; Ministry Alleges Faulty Weapons Use—Artsakh Defense Army soldier Hovhannes Haroutyunyan, was killed yesterday, allegedly from incorrect weapons use according to the country’s defense min...
- + VTB Bank (Armenia): General Manager Discusses American Sanctions, ATM Fraud, and Other Issues—Hetq talks to VTB Bank (Armenia) General Manager Yuri Gusev. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Thailand: Dozens On Trial for "Boat People" Smuggling—Thai prosecutors have called their first witnesses in the trial of 92 suspected human traffickers in the Rohingya “Boat People” smuggling case, the UK...
- + AYF-YOARF Meets with US Ambassador Mills—By Carnie Armenian & Antranig Avedissian On Tues., March 1, and Fri., March 4, members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF-YOARF) met with th...
- + Yegparian: Milling About—This is about Mills, Ambassador Richard M. Mills, Jr., the ninth U.S. “Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary” to Armenia after Harry J. Gilmore...
- + ANCA Advocates Bring Community Message of Peace, Prosperity and Justice to Capitol Hill—Community Leaders Join Members of Congress, Armenian and Artsakh Diplomats for a Congressional Spotlight on Expanded U.S. Support for Armenia, Artsakh...
- + Yerevan’s Supermarkets & Big Box Stores: Squeezing Out the Little Guy—In downtown Yerevan historic buildings are being demolished or retrofitted to create new business. The historically symbolic Farmers Market (Pak Shou...
- + Balkan Arms Continue to Make Their Way to Syria—Military analysts have again identified Balkan-made arms in the hands of Syrian rebel groups, OCCRP’s partner center BIRN reported. The weapons appea...
- + Digital Journalism for Eastern Europe 2016—Journalists from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine acquire smart skills and deep knowledge about mobile publishing, d...
- + Consortium of Diaspora Donors Pledges $350,000 to Match UNHCR’s 2016 Funding for Syrian Refugee Rental-Subsidy Program in Armenia—At a major donor conference in Yerevan, the Armenian Redwood Project (ARP) announced that a broad coalition of diaspora philanthropists and organizati...
- + Yerevan Gathering: Discussing Art Historian Linda Nochlin’s 1971 Essay, “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?”—This event was a pre-educational one for Hayp Pop Up’s new exhibit ‘Lips of Pride,’ which will open on April 8, 2016, and will last for ten days. Mo...
- + Armenian Nabs Record as Oldest Woman to Summit Pico de Orizaba—GLENDALE, Calif.— Sona Armenian now holds the record as the oldest woman in the world to summit Pico de Orizaba, the highest point in Mexico (and the ...
- + ARF Meets with European Experts on Armenia’s Electoral Code—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Speaking to reporters after meeting with members of the Venice Commission and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s...
- + Mensoian: The Challenge of the Post-Centennial Era—Special for the Armenian Weekly» The stiffest challenge facing us in the post-Centennial era is an international political environment that is less...
- + Armenia Bungles Gas Negotiations with Russia: Can't Extract Concessions from 'Strategic Partner'—Yesterday, newly appointed Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Levon Yolyan surprised everyone when he announced that negotiations are ...
- + Armenia: ATP Scales Up Environmental Education with New Coalition of Partners—Last month, ATP organized and participated in three public events geared toward environmental education and the potential for its expansion in school...
- + Mrs. Badoyan from Gavar: Centenarian Toasts World Peace and Demands We Drink with Her—Mrs. Badoyan lost her husband in WWII. She raised their only son by herself and is happy that her son is now taking care of her. More... [Category:...
- + Four Exceptional Humanitarians Chosen as Finalists for the $1 Million Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity—Aurora Prize Co-Chairs George Clooney and Elie Wiesel join the Selection Committee in congratulating finalists for the inaugural award More... [Cat...
- + Brazilians Protest Corruption, Demand President Rousseff's Removal—More than one million Brazilians took the streets across the country on Sunday demanding removal of President Dilma Rousseff in light of a major corru...
- + Armenian Ambassador, Bundestag President Discuss Greater Parliamentary Ties—Armenian Ambassador to Germany Ashot Smbatyan yesterday met with German Bundestag President Norbert Lammert and the two discussed Armenian-German pol...
- + Yerevan Retaining Wall Collapses; No Casualties Reported—A 15-meter section of a retaining wall along Yerevan’s Saralandj Avenue collapsed early this morning, dumping huge amounts of dirt and rock on the th...
- + Sanitek Starts Garbage Collection in Yerevan's Erebouni District—Construction waste is another matter. Where building site debris and smaller renovation project detritus winds up remains somewhat of a mystery. Mo...
- + Break-In at Unigraf X Clinic; Several Animals 'Liberated'—Unigraf X was recently in the news when a local animal lovers’ group claimed that dogs neutered and let loose by the company in Yerevan were sickly a...
- + Artsakh Prez Convenes Security Council Meeting; Spring Planting Discussed—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan today convened a meeting of the country’s security council to discuss, among other topics, issues related to the spri...
- + At Least 37 Killed in Latest Ankara Bombing—Erdogan: Terrorism Will Be Brought Down to Its Knees ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—At least 37 people were killed and more than 125 injured in a car bomb ex...
- + US House Unanimously Condemns Genocide of Middle East Christians, Minorities—Pressure Builds on White House to Properly Characterize ISIL Killings Following Adoption of Fortenberry-Eshoo Measure WASHINGTON—With a vote of 393...
- + Yerevan Law Professor: Publishing Lists of Voters Has Pros and Cons—“The proposal that lists of those who have voted be published is quite controversial, since it contains both positive and negative elements,” Avetisya...
- + Armenia's Investigative Committee Launches Criminal Case of Suicide In Death of Soldier—Armenia’s Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case of suicide in the death of Armenian soldier Kamo Martirosyan, who body was discovered y...
- + Shadowmatic Joins Call for US-Armenia Tax Treaty—Bilateral Accord Key to Driving Growth of Armenia’s Tech Economy WASHINGTON—Triada Studio, the Armenia-based creator of the Apple Design Award...
- + ANCA Sets March 14 National Pro-Armenian Congressional Call-In Day—Advocates Urged to Make Quick Call to Support ANCA’s Fly-In for Peace, Prosperity, Justice WASHINGTON—Friends of Armenia from across America w...
- + Edward Nalbandian participated in the EPP Foreign Ministers' Meeting—On March 13, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian participated in the Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the European People's Party in Vienna, in...
- + Armenia's Parliament Prez on Short Overseas Vacation—Sahakyan, recently treated for light-headedness, will undergo a medical examination while on vacation. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Prez Meets with OSCE's Kasprzyk; Discuss Situation on Line of Contact—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan today met with Andrzej Kasprzyk, Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office in Stepanakert. More... [Cat...
- + Yerevan Municipality: Demolishes Illegal Construction While Permitting Unfettered Street Advertising—While such actions are to be commended, the municipality should focus more on tightening standards for new construction in Yerevan and the issuance of...
- + ARK Armenia NGO to Build Hiking Trails and Eco-camps in Southern Armenia—“I don’t need to see the route, I feel it by my feet,” says Armen Kazaryan adamantly, as he swiftly navigates the lush terrain of Southern Armenia for...
- + Armenia Gets New Ambassador to Bulgaria—Armen Sargsyan has been selected to replace Arsen Shoyan as Armenia’s ambassador to Bulgaria. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Brazil: Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrant For Former President Lula—Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva was charged late Wednesday with money laundering and tax misrepresentation, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) sai...
- + NKR Army Quells Azerbaijani Attack—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—The Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) Defense Army quelled a diversion attempt by the Azerbaijani Army, which took place...
- + ‘Chefs Party for Our Park!’ to Benefit Armenian Heritage Park’s Ongoing Care—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Celebrate with Boston’s top chefs on Wed., May 18, during “Chefs Party for Our Park!” to benefit Armenian Heritage Park’s ongoing car...
- + Puzzles Often Tease the Inquiring Mind—Life is a puzzlement! Whether it’s solving a crossword puzzle or searching out a well-hidden word in a jumble, our world can become one big enigma. ...
- + Unexplained Grenade Explosion Kills Artsakh Soldier—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Artsakh Defense Army soldier Sargis Ohanyan died yesterday at an eastern military base when a grenade exp...
- + Ben Bagdikian “Reporter with a Conscience” Dies at 96—“The worst thing that can happen to a journalist is to become a celebrity,” he told The Progressive in 1997. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hetq's Prison Correspondent Interviews Forensic Medical Expert Dr. Selma Eikelenboom—In 2014, my criminal case material was translated, officially notarized, and sent to you in the Netherlands. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ?Genocide after the Genocide? Exhibition»Opens in European Parliament—BRUSSELS, Belgium—On March 1, the exhibition “Genocide After the Genocide” officially opened in the European Parliament in Brussels, in the presence o...
- + ARS Eastern USA to Host Art Exhibit to Fund Educational Initiatives—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Armenian Apostolic Ch...
- + Election 2016: Righteousness and Left-Leaning Progressivism—Special for the Armenian Weekly As the presidential primary process has progressed, the importance of favoring progressive policies of the American ...
- + Nigeria, Switzerland Plan to Return Millions Stolen by Former Nigerian Dictator Abacha—Switzerland and Nigeria have agreed to work towards return of assets worth US$ 321 million stolen from Nigeria by its former dictator Sani Abacha, a S...
- + Protesters Cuff Themselves to Parliament Gates; Demand Release of Political Prisoners in Armenia—After the protesters refused, arguing that they couldn’t release the cuffs, police moved in and snipped the plastic cuffs and detained all 13 individu...
- + The Unraveling of Turkey’s Democracy—Only a few months after Turkey’s President Erdogan raided the offices of the KozaIpek Media Group, the Turkish police assaulted early this month the o...
- + Armenia’s Aronian Vies for Chance to Challenge World Chess Champ Carlsen—The 2016 Candidates include six of the World’s top-ten rated grandmasters, representing six countries. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Provincial Governor Urges Patience: Six Homeless Gougark Families Want Answers—Six families were left homeless last December when a fire ripped through their wood cottages in Gougark, a community in Armenia’s northern Lori Provin...
- + Artsakh Army Repulses Azerbaijani Incursion; At Least Two Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that its forces repulsed an attempted Azerbaijani military incursion last night along the southeastern stretch...
- + German Parliament to Debate Genocide Resolution: Hetq Interviews Green Party Member Henriette Rytz—The resolution was written in the spirit of reconciliation. Germany has a very difficult past. In fact, one important message of the resolution is tha...
- + Aram I Discusses Peace Process with UN Syria Envoy—Aram I: Christians Have Responsibility to Take Part in Syria’s Political Life GENEVA, Switzerland (A.W.)—On March 4, His Holiness Aram I, Armenian C...
- + Students Walk Out of Conference in Protest over Genocide Denial—OTTAWA, Ontario—On Sat. March 5, members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) of Canada, in collaboration with the Armen Karo Student Association an...
- + New Book, New Battle: Tom Vartabedian’s Latest Project and Greatest Challenge—Special for the Armenian Weekly Tom Vartabedian considers his latest project his legacy piece. As a passionate voice of the Armenian community of Me...
- + Homeland Realities: Kevork from Syria Now Lives in the Vanadzor Auto Repair Shop Where He Works—No longer able to pay his rent, 21-year-old Syrian-Armenian Kevork has been living in the security room of the auto repair shop where he works in Vana...
- + Hrant Dink Foundation Launches Turkey Cultural Heritage Map; Publishes Book on Kayseri—The Hrant Dink Foundation has visualized the results of their project of recording the Armenian, Greek, Syriac, and Jewish cultural heritage in Turkey...
- + Catholicos Aram I Meets with Legal Team Regarding Return of Sis Catholicosate in Turkey—Pursuant to the landmark case for the return of the historical Seat of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia at the Monastery of St. Sophia in Kozan, ...
- + Artskakh Defense Ministry Refutes Baku Claim That It Fires on Peaceful Civilians—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense has described an Azerbaijani claim that its forces fire upon peaceful civilians and even regard “flocks of sheep” as a...
- + George Clooney to Announce "Award for Integrity in Journalism" Winner In Yerevan on April 24—The ICFJ Award for Integrity in Journalism in partnership with the Aurora Prize, will be presented at a 100 LIVES ceremony on April 24 in Yerevan, Arm...
- + Neutered Dogs Let Loose In Yerevan Are Disease Carriers, Claims Animal Rights Group—Dingo Team says it has captured five of the 40 dogs let loose yesterday and will medically inspect the dogs today at 2:30 p.m. at a public event for a...
- + Armenia and Cyprus to Recognize University Credentials of the Other—Seeking to strengthen the ties between universities in Armenian and Cyprus, and to spur student exchanges between the two nations, the Armenian govern...
- + ARS Participates in 54th Session of UN CSocD in NY—NEW YORK—The 54th session of the Commission on Social Development (CSocD) took place from Feb. 3-12 at the United Nations (U.N.) Headquarters in New Y...
- + Genocide Commemoration at Tufts to Feature Lecture by Marc Mamigonian—MEDFORD, Mass.—Tufts University, the Darakjian-Jafarian Chair in Armenian History, the Department of History, the Armenian Club at Tufts University, a...
- + Armenian Women Today: Realities and Challenges—Special for the Armenian Weekly By Mary Matosian»&»Ani Jilozian March 8, a day to celebrate the achievements of women all across the world, i...
- + Armenia: Growth in Small Hydros Threatens Rivers—Small hydroelectric power plants in Armenia are pouring electricity into the country’s grid—and a steady stream of guaranteed income into the pockets ...
- + Artsakh Repulses Attempted Azerbaijani Incursion—The ministry says that Armenian forces suffered no causalities but that the Azerbaijani side did. No specifics were provided. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Justice Denied: Former Nairit Employee Still Waiting for Back Wages Despite Favorable Court Verdict—Armenia’s Human Rights Defender Office has weighed in on the matter, declaring that Karen Hakobyan’s rights have been violated due to the illegitimate...
- + Armenian President Travels to Moscow; Will Meet Putin—Sargsyan, in his capacity as president of Armenia’s chess federation, will participate in the opening ceremony of the world chess championship on Marc...
- + Berezovsky to Retire as Goalkeeper of Armenia's National Squad—Roman Berezovsky, the goalkeeper of Armenia’s national football squad for the past 19 years, will play his last game on March 25 at Yerevan’s Vazgen S...
- + University of Michigan-Dearborn to Host Conference on ‘Armenians and the Cold War’— Thirty scholars from North and South America, Europe, and Armenia will participate in the conference. DEARBORN, Mich.—The Armenian Research Center...
- + Doubly Neglected: Residents of Chanakhchi, an Armenian Village Right Over the Border in Georgia, are Leaving—Armenians are leaving Chanakhchi, a village in Georgia’s Kvemo Kartli administrative region straddling the northern border of Armenia. More... [Cat...
- + Art Connoisseur MP Gourgen Arsenyan: Spends $183K for Ten Paintings—Last year, he spent 90 million AMD ($183,000) to buy ten paintings. That same year, Arsenyan purchased a Mercedes Benz for 95 million AMD and two parc...
- + Steely Nerves and Gender Equality: Excerpts from AUA Students on Yerevan Statues—There are few statues of women in Yerevan. What does this say about us as a society that values equal rights? Below are excerpts from American Univers...
- + Armenian Ministers to Attend NATO Session in Brussels—Armenia Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanian will visit Brussels on March 9 to attend an “Armenia+28” session at NAT...
- + Landjaghbyur, Armenia: Warm Rays of Hope in a Cold Shelter—A family of three lives in the only temporary metal hut in Landjaghbyur, a village in Armenia’s Gegharkunik Province. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Ministry Reports Continued Heightened Tensions Along the Border—According to the ministry, Azerbaijani forces fired some 7,500 rounds across the border in the previous week, 1,300 yesterday and last night alone. ...
- + Latvia: European Central Bank Revokes Trasta Komercbanka License—The Latvian Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) said Thursday that the European Central Bank (ECB) has revoked Trasta Komercbanka’s license...
- + Opposition Press Attacked: Turkish Court Issues State Seizure of Zaman Newspaper—The Constitution is Suspended” was the last headline published by Zaman, Turkey’s largest newspaper, on Saturday before being taken over by state admi...
- + Armenian Government Reveals New Draft Electoral Code—Opposition Accuses Government of Employing Dishonest Tactics YERVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s government endorsed a new draft Electoral Code on March 3. Acc...
- + Seta Mesrobian (1928-2016)—A Woman of Style and Taste I fondly recall Seta Mesrobian’s rapid-fire verbal delivery; her thought process worked so fast that unless listene...
- + Demirba?: I’ll Fight for Freedom Even if I’m Jailed for 1,000 Years—The Armenian Weekly’s Exclusive Interview with Diyarbakir’s Former Mayor Abdullah Demirba? Translated by Tsoler Aghjian In light of the re...
- + No Takers Yet: Assets of UniFish, Armenia’s Largest Fish Farmer, On Auction Block—Arkady Gevorgyan, former president of Armenia’s Union of Fish Farmers, says that the sector is in bad shape due to the fact that Russia’s middle class...
- + Samvel Mkrtchyan AppointedNew Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon—Mkrtchyan had been serving as the head of the Arms Control and International Security Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. More... [Catego...
- + Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State to Hold Two-Day International Conference—FRESNO, Calif.—The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State is holding a major international conference on March 18-19 titled, “Empire, Politics, and ...
- + Divest Turkey Resolutions Pass at UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara—LA JOLLA/SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—On March 1, undergraduate student government bodies at both the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the Univ...
- + Georgia Recognizes Independence of Nagorno-Karabagh Republic—Peach State Becomes 6th»to Recognize Artsakh’s Freedom ATLANTA, Ga.—The Georgia State House adopted legislation recognizing the Nagorno-Karaba...
- + Former Hetq Intern Journalist Publishes Debut Fiction Novel—Former intern journalist and 2011 AGBU YSIP member, Samuel Armen, releases his debut fiction novel, Within a Diminishing Caricature. More... [Catego...
- + Warranted Extension? Ucom Gets 3 Year Pass on VAT Payments—The government has backed the plan and has given the company a three year pass when it comes to paying VAT on the equipment it will be importing. Mo...
- + Ashot Kocharyan Discharged as Armenia's Ambassador to Lebanon—Ashot Kocharyan has been relieved of his post as Armenia’s Ambassador to Lebanon as per an order signed by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. More.....
- + Just a "Regular Joe"; MP Samvel Aleksanyan's Wife Paid $4 Million for Two Tracts of Land—In 2015, Aleksanyan, who offers interviews at 500 Euros a pop, only declared 8.8 million AMD in dividends and 1.2 million AMD in property rent as reve...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia received NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General—Foreign Minister Nalbandian presented efforts of Armenia and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs in peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, stre...
- + GRECO Expert: ‘Armenian citizens must know what candidates and MPs are up to in their private lives as well’—GRECO specifically recommends that the rules on the acceptance of gifts by parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors, as well as on submitting regular ...
- + Release of Tapped Calls Embroils Lithuania’s Government in Controversy—Transcripts of tapped phone calls between the prime minister and several members of the Lithuanian government were released to the public Tuesday, spa...
- + Injured Party Accepts Vardan Petrosyan's 2 Million AMD Offer to Cover Legal Fees—Vardan Petrosyan, the performance artist sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on manslaughter charges for his involvement in an October 2013 deadly r...
- + Armenia's New State Revenue Committee Boss; $ Millions in Mystery Gifts—While Hovsepyan has declared such “gifts” in his financial disclosures, that’s about all we know. Who made such generous gifts and why, remain unanswe...
- + Saur Group Wishes to Expand Operations in Armenia, Says VP—Armenian Prime Minister and Michel Fourr? (Senior VP of International Development, Saur Group) met in Yerevan today to discuss water supply related is...
- + Private Money Transfers from Russia Drop 20% Last Month—Russia remains the main source of private money transfers to Armenia - $29.8 million last month. This is 20% less than in January 2015 and the fall ca...
- + Soldiers and Fathers: Three Brothers on the Armenia-Azerbaijan Border—Nerkin Karmiraghbyur is located 750 meters from an Azerbaijani military outpost on the other side of the border. Only 20% of the village’s arable land...
- + From Millions to Zero: Armenia’s Prime Minister No Longer Sells Fruit and Veg—For years, Hovik Abrahamyan, Armenia’s prime minister since 2014, has declared millions of AMD (35-45 depending on the year) in revenue from the sale ...
- + Air Ticket Prices for June-July 2016—This year, in summer season, Yerevan will offer more connections as many airlines operating flights to Yerevan have increased their flight frequencies...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets European Commission VP: Discuss Syrian-Armenian Refugees—On March 1, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, met Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and ...
- + Lithuania: Former President Questioned in Corruption Case—Rolandas Paksas, a former president of Lithuania who was impeached in 2004, was questioned Monday by Lithuania’s Special Investigation Service (STT) i...
- + Artsakh Foreign Minister Receives the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office—On March 1, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Offic...
- + IKEA's Forest Recall—The retail giant IKEA is one of the world’s largest furniture makers, using one percent of the global wood supply each year to make about 100 million ...
- + Living Outside the Law; Using Wild Animals in Armenia as Ego Boosters and Business Promoters—Dasha, a resident of the Ardjanots restaurant in Yerevan’s Hrazdan Gorge, has given birth to three cubs. More... [Category: Politics]
- + California Crime Spree Suspect Faces Arraignment on Two Dozen Charges—Artyom Gasparyan, a suspect in a crime spree in California’s Los Angeles County who was apprehended in a police shootout in January, faced arraignment...
- + OSCE Monitors Artsakh Line of Contact—On March 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned mon...
- + A Woman Isolated from Society—From the partly open door, one initially sees an oddly-shaped hat beneath which appear large, murky eyes in a sea of black. Then from the smoke, as if...
- + 6 Months for Breaking a Window: Mother Claims Police Beat Her Son into Confessing—20-year-old Taron Arakelyan has been serving out his sentence at the Nubarashen Penitentiary. More... [Category: Politics]
- + No Trees Cut: Yerevan Municipality Refutes Municipal Council Member's Claim—Anahit Bakhshyan, a Barev Yerevan faction member who sits on Yerevan’s Municipal Council, raised such an alarm earlier this morning, claiming that tre...
- + Europe Sets Prison Terms for Wildlife Trafficking—The European Commission (EC) has come up with a plan for European Union (EU) institutions to curb a "dramatic surge" in global wildlife traf...
- + Kazakh Oligarch’s Fugitive Brother-in-Law Granted EU Refugee Status—Lithuania has granted refugee status to one of the fugitive brothers-in-law of Kazakh billionaire Mukhtar Ablyazov, reported Radio Free Europe/Radio L...
- + OSCE to Monitor Artsakh Line of Contact Tomorrow—On March 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned ...
- + Free Sevan Ni?anyan: Sign Petition Addressed to Turkish PM Ahmet Davuto?lu—Nisanyan is a man of multiple achievements. Graduate of Yale (BA 1979) and Columbia (MA 1983), he taught linguistic history at Istanbul’s prestigious ...
- + National Educational Telecommunications Association Selects “Orphans of the Genocide” Documentary for National PBS Distribution—The National Educational Telecommunications Association is a professional association that serves public television licensees and educational entities...
- + Vanadzor Resident Sentenced to 3 Years and 4 Months for Stealing Neighbor's Fowl—Petrosyan, who has prior convictions, plead guilty to the theft. He argued that he planned to sell the birds and thus make some money to take care of ...
- + Karine Poghosyan to Perform in Chicago—Armenian-American pianist Karine Poghosyan will be showcased as part of Chicago’s esteemed PianoForte Salon Concert Series on»Sat., March 12 at ...
- + Armenian Heritage Cruise XIX Sails the Seas, Armenian Style—Once again the extraordinary Armenian Heritage Cruise (AHC) sailed from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Jan. 9-17, 2016. Armenians from all over the world b...
- + On the Road to Exile: 100 Years Later in Ayntab—Hope amongst the Ruins: The People of Ayntab Special for the Armenian Weekly I have reached the final point of my journey on the road to exile: ...
- + Yerevan Canal Used as Convenient Garbage Dump: Stench and Rats Unbearable—“Most of the garbage is dumped by individuals. I even have neighbors who leave their trash in front of the building rather than walk a few yards to th...
- + Malatya Vendors Demand Lower Rents; Close Nearby Street in Protest—The shopkeepers told Hetq that business is way down at the market and that they can no longer pay the 150,000-200,000 monthly rents that get them just...
- + ‘Papken Suni’ Social Club Celebrates 5th»Year— Kevork and Mania Boyajian At a time when ethnic clubs and restaurants appear to be teetering or at least mired in uncertainly, here’s one that’s ce...
- + Khachaturian Donates 100K for Construction of Florida Armenian Center— Kris Khachaturian On Dec. 18, 2015, Florida Armenian Kris Khachaturian donated $100,000 to the Armenian Cultural Association of America (ACAA), for...
- + Istanbul Court Hands Nazaryan Life Sentence for Murder of Elderly Armenian Woman—Tekir: Investigators Ignored Important Evidence; Criminals Still at Large ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—Murat Nazaryan, the suspect in the 2012 murder of...
- + ArmenTel $500 Million Swindle: Employees’ Phone Messages Monitored—A Yerevan court today started to examine the evidence related to Ashot Poghosyan, a former ArmenTel security chief implicated in a scam that rerouted ...
- + Armenia's Soda War: Pepsi Charges Coke with Market Manipulation—Jermuk International Pepsi Cola had filed a complaint against Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia, claiming that the latter was abusing its do...
- + Dartmouth Professor Aprahamian Wins International Chemistry Award—Aprahamian is best known for his work on molecular switches. “Among potential applications, we want to use our light-activated switches in fine-tuning...
- + Further Military Intensification Along Artsakh Line of Contact—Artsakh’s Mnistry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan continued to ratchet-up the military situation along the Line of Contact, firing some 2,000 round...
- + Copper Price Drop Fallout: Vallex Group Halts Funding Charitable Programs in Alaverdi—“As of March 1, he’ll stop funding the work of the Manes Benevolent Foundation due to financial difficulties at Vallex,” said Manes Director Avet Tama...
- + Central Electoral Commission Has “Fabricated” Electronic Lottery Results—This comes to prove that the introduction of electronic systems in election processes cannot increase public trust towards these processes. As the ele...
- + The Peculiar Case of the Turkmens in Syria—Despite playing a decisive role at the various stages of the Syrian uprising, Turkmens have been regularly missing in debates about Syria and the regi...
- + Tandzatap Village Buddies: One Plans to Leave, the Other Will Stay—Gor and Vrezh have diverging views regarding the village... More... [Category: Politics]
- + Police Chief's Son-In-Law Gets $40K Cleaning Contract—Armenia’s Police has signed a 19.9 million AMD ($40,000) contract with a company 50% owned by the son-in-law of Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan to cle...
- + Republican Party and ARF Sign 'Political Cooperation' Deal; ARF Gets 3 Ministries—Armenia’s ruling Republican Party and the ARF finally signed a deal today paving the way for “political cooperation”; in essence forming a coalition i...
- + Romania: Ex-MEP Sentenced to Prison for Bribery—A former European Parliament lawmaker has been sentenced to prison for bribery by the Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice, reported Romanian...
- + Yerevan Court Extends Pre-Trial Detention of Activist Safaryan by One Month—Leaving the courtroom after the six-hour hearing, Safaryan’s lawyer Tigran Hayrapetyan told reporters that he had filed a petition to have the judge r...
- + Ministry Reorganized; ARF Member Appointed Minister of Territorial Administration and Development—As per yesterday’s signing of a ‘political cooperation’ agreement between the ruling Republican Party and the ARF, Armenia’s Ministry of Territorial A...
- + ARF's Levon Mkrtchyan Appointed Armenia's Education and Science Minister—As per yesterday’s signing of a ‘political cooperation’ agreement between the ruling Republican Party and the ARF, Armen Ashotyan has been relieved of...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Reports Increased Azerbaijani Gunfire—The ministry reports that Azerbaijani forces fired some 1,700 rounds of small arms yesterday and last night, adding that its forces responded in kind ...
- + Human Rights Defender Asks for Clarifications in Case of Detained Activist Vardges Gaspari—Arman Tatoyan, Armenia’s recently appointed Human Rights Defender (HRD), reports that he will be looking into allegations that detained civic activist...
- + MP Maroukyan Calls for Immediate Release of Detained Activist Gaspari—In the brief, Maroukyan argues that a February 19 decision by Yerevan’s Shengavit District Court to issue an arrest warrant for Gaspari was legally un...
- + Letter: Why Armenians Should Lean Right in 2016—A Response to ‘Why Armenians Should Lean Left in 2016’ Dear Editor: So dismayed and dumbfounded was I with Raffi Wartanian’s article,»“Why Armenian...
- + Mouradian to Speak at NAASR on Armenian Communities in China—BELMONT, Mass.—On Thurs,. March 10, Dr. Khatchig Mouradian will present a lecture entitled, “‘Don’t Fall Off the Earth’: The Armenian Communities of C...
- + Time for a New Awakening: The Importance of Translating Our Foundational Texts—The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 Special for the Armenian Weekly My conversations with senior members of the ARF—no matte...
- + 14 Kilometer Road Remains an Obstacle to Aghavni’s Dream of Getting an Education and a Job—Men coming back from working in Russia can be seen taking the snow covered road back to their village. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Wife of Top Armenian Official: Buys $70,000 Range Rover While Declaring Zero Income—His wife, Karineh Mkhitaryan, who officially claims no income at all, recently purchased a $70,000 Range Rover in the family’s 2015 financial disclosu...
- + Arman Tatoyan: Armenia's New Human Rights Defender—Armenia’s National Assembly today elected Arman Tatoyan the country’s new Human Rights Defender by a vote of 96 to 7. Four ballots were found invalid....
- + Cadastre Deputy Chairman: Prospecting for Gold and Copper in Armenia’s Arevik National Park—Davit Setrakyan was appointed deputy president of the Cadastre in 2014. He’s declared millions of AMD and numerous properties in his financial disclos...
- + Armen Harutyunyan Appointed Presidential Aide—Armen Harutyunyan, formerly serving as a deputy head of Armenia’s Compulsory Enforcement Service, has been appointed a presidential aide. More... [...
- + Armenia’s New HRD Says He Has Adequate Powers to Protect Citizens—Tatoyan said that he didn’t agree with the viewpoint that HRD’s in Armenia has not been able to effectively protect the rights of citizens. More... ...
- + Man Found Dead in Vahagni Village; Murder Suspected—The Lori branch of Armenia’s Investigative Committee has launched a criminal investigation into the murder of a 44-year-old man whose body was discove...
- + MP Postanjyan Lambastes HRD Candidate as a 'Servant of the Regime'—Postanjyan also ridiculed the discussions underway, labeling them as having nothing to do with selecting Armenia’s next HRD but merely rubber stamping...
- + Armenian FM to Attend UNDP 50th Anniversary Ministerial Meeting in New York—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian will travel to New York to attend a February 24 ministerial meeting marking the 50th anniversar...
- + From the Border to TUMO—It’s a three hour round-trip to Dilijan from Vazashen, Nergin Karmir Akhbiur, Aygepar, Sarigyugh, Berkaber, Baghanis, Paravagar, Movses, Chinari, Vosk...
- + MP Naira Zohrabyan Will Abstain from HRD Vote: 'It's a Done Deal'—MP Naira Zohrabyan, who heads the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) parliamentary faction, took the podium today and said she would abstain from voting f...
- + 2015: Armenia’s Cell Phone Operators Paid 24.2% Less in Taxes—Paying 15.5 billion AMD in taxes in 2015, ArmenTel came in 7th place overall. (It paid 10.2 billion less in taxes than in 2014). More... [Category: ...
- + Germany: Suspected Drug Courier, 9 Others Nabbed near Dusseldorf—A suspected drug courier was caught Sunday at the Dusseldorf airport with 15 kilograms (33 pounds) of cocaine hidden in his luggage. Police also arres...
- + ‘This Little Light of Mine’: A Conversation with Susan Kricorian—By Bethel Bilezikian Charkoudian The confluence of cultures, white and black, ancient and present-day Armenian, are represented in the art of Susan ...
- + ARS Eastern USA Sponsors ‘Have a Heart’ Soseh Kindergarten Fundraiser—Every organization pours its heart and soul into its projects, hoping to achieve success and make a difference. So it was on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day,...
- + Mouradian: Aleppo Armenians, the Genocide, and a Reversal of Roles—The city of Aleppo constituted a major hub for deportation routes during the Armenian Genocide. Convoys that survived the treacherous journey began to...
- + No Playing Inside: House On the Verge of Collapsing On Its 12 Occupants—Everyone in the Artzvaqar neighborhood in Gavar, the capital of Armenia’s Gegharkounik Province), knows 42-year-old Garineh Hovhannisyan. More... [C...
- + Triplets in Vanadzor: Mom’s Only Wish Is to Have a Crib for Her Boys—News outlets were abuzz over the birth of triplets, three boys, on February 18 at the Vanadzor Maternity Ward. More... [Category: Politics]
- + MP Pashinyan and Deputy Speaker Naghdalyan Condemn "Flock of Sheep" Remark—Armenian Parliament Deputy Speaker Hermineh Naghdalyan and opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan today condemned a recent incident during which MP Mher Setrak...
- + Armenia's Parliament Gets a Peek at Candidate for Country's Human Rights Defender—Tatoyan went on to say the office of the HRD must serve as a bridge between various civic organizations and state institutions, noting that various fl...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Feb. 20, 2016)—On Teddy the Bear My father always wanted to be the corpse at every funeral, the bride at every wedding, and the baby at every christening. …...
- + Lost Hagopian Art to Be Exhibited at AMA—On»Sat., March 12, the Armenian Museum of America (AMA) will host the opening of a touring exhibition displaying the works of Yenovk Der Hagopian enti...
- + Hadjin – Armenian Trades & Crafts During Ottoman Times—In Hadjin as in other Armenian populated areas, home-based trades were widely practiced from ancient times; some surviving until recent times. These t...
- + A Horror Film with an Armenian Touch— Amy (Harootian) Wade stands by a billboard promoting her new film ‘Condo Hell’, which premiered in Rhode Island and is headed for the Hollywood Reel ...
- + Houses without Doors: A Journey of a Hundred Years—A Film Review Special for the Armenian Weekly» “Houses without Doors” (Syria, Lebanon) 2016, color, 1:28 In Armenian, Arabic, French, and Spanish...
- + ?Tracing Family Roots?: First Armenian Genealogy Conference Planned for April—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—An»Armenian Genealogy Conference will take»place April 9-10 in Watertown. The conference, which grew out of the Armenian Genea...
- + Two Artsakh Soldiers Killed Today in 'Emergency' Incident—Two Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) soldiers were reported to have died early this morning as a result of an as yet unexplained accident at a military base...
- + VimpelCom Fined US$ 795 Million Over Uzbekistan Telecoms Bribes—Russian-Norwegian telecom operator paid possibly as much as US$ 183.5 million in bribes and other payments to Gulnara Karimova, a daughter of the Uzbe...
- + Questionable Expenditures: Armenia's Control Chamber to Investigate Universities—The investigations will look into how state funds have been spent, the spending of non-budgetary funds, and how state property is being managed and op...
- + Cabbie Protest: Individual Operators in Vanadzor Demand Cancellation of Municipal Fee—Individual taxi operators in Vanadzor, Armenia’s third largest city, are up in arms. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hate Crime Targets LGBT Activists in Yerevan—YEREVAN (A.W.)—A hate crime against LGBT activists in Yerevan on Feb. 15 highlighted the discrimination against LGBT individuals»in the country. The F...
- + An Evening of Poetry in NY—NEW YORK—Three distinguished Armenian-American poets—Sarah Giragosian, Albert Kapikian, and Lola Koundakjian—will read selections from»their writings»...
- + Boyamian to Speak on ‘Goodbye Antoura’ at St. James—WATERTOWN, Mass.—On»Mon., March 7, Houry Boyamian, M.Ed., the principal of St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School, will be the speaker at the ...
- + Targeted Robberies? Yezidi Couples Demand Their Assailants Be Brought to Justice—When Tarlan Saydoyan opened the door to her house one early morning in October of last year, she was confronted by masked assailants. More... [Categ...
- + Utility Turns Off Gyumri Family’s Electricity for $3.23 Unpaid Bill;Employee - ‘We caught them drinking’—The Sargsyan family, living in a Gyumri neighborhood where most residents reside in huts, haven’t had electricity for over two weeks due to an unpaid ...
- + VimpelCom To Admit to Corrupt Practices in Uzbekistan—VimpelCom says it will “acknowledge certain violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and relevant Dutch laws” in its fourth quarter report f...
- + Spain: Police Arrest 5 In Money Laundering Investigation—Five directors of the Spanish branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) have been arrested as part of a probe into alleged money la...
- + Mourad and Rouzan of Harzhis: The Oldest Married Couple in the Village—They’ve decided to slaughter a pig and a lamb and have a big party with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Neighbors and friends a...
- + Armenia's Criminal Appeals Court Gets New President—Vazgen Rshtouni was today appointed president of Armenia’s Criminal Court of Appeals by presidential order. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Women Inmates With Young Children Still Waiting for Government Promised Assistance—In October of last year, the Armenian government adopted a law stipulating that all imprisoned women taking care of children under the age of three wo...
- + Tchaikovsky Music School of Yerevan: Rising to the 21st Century—Lisa Stepanian, the executive director of Armenia Fund USA, recently returned from a trip to Yerevan where she reviewed first-hand the progress in the...
- + A Generation of Silence: Why Armenian Schools Matter—‘Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.’ – Ludwig Wittgenstein The Armenian Diaspora is slowly raising a generation of silence. Thi...
- + Remembering and Continuing: Detroit Marks 125th Anniversary of ARF—By Colette Gulian DETROIT, Mich.—Young and young at heart together celebrated the dedication and accomplishments of the Armenian Revolutionary Feder...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 800 Rounds Yesterday and Last Night—Azerbaijan’s military fired more than 800 rounds of small arms fire across the Line of Contact yesterday and last night, this according to Artsakh’s M...
- + Armenian Parliament President Hospitalized for Dizziness; Condition Improved—Armenian Parliament President Galust Sahakyan was hospitalized yesterday afternoon after complaining of dizziness. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Highest and Lowest Paid Salaries in Armenia—The average nominal monthly salary in Armenia in 2015 was 184,000 AMD; up 7.7% from 2014. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE Mission Conducted Artsakh Line of Contact Monitoring—On February 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned...
- + Kimprom and Vanadzor TPP Employees Again Demand Back Wages—Employees of the defunct Kimprom chemical plant in Vanadzor yet again took to the streets demanding several months of back wages they say they are owe...
- + Rental Solutions Has Launched a New Rental Car Website for Armenia—The new system allows tourists to view all offers in one place, compare prices and rent a car.. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Romania: Bioteching Poor Beer for Poor Countries—Commercial beer in Romania and other developing countries is increasingly produced with the aid of little-known biotechnology — industrial enzymes tha...
- + Millions Promised: What Has Russia Actually Allocated to Armenia for Joining EEU?—According to the ministry, the abovementioned agreement stipulates that Russia will finance, in the form of direct grants, various projects (providing...
- + OSCE to Monitor Artsakh Line of Contact Tomorrow—From the opposite side of the Line of Contact, the monitoring will be conducted by Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador ...
- + Armenia's Consumer Confidence Index: More Optimistic Regarding Future—The country’s Central Bank, which collects the data and publishes the CCI, says it went up by 0.9% in the last quarter of 2015 to reach 41.7%. More....
- + Made in Armenia: Yerevan Only Has 4 Developed Manufacturing Branches—While the Armenian government continually boasts that the country’s industrial output grew by 5% in 2015, the press and professional pundits have, in ...
- + Moldova: EU Calls For Investigation Into Missing US$ 1 Billion—The Council of the European Union has called on Moldovan authorities to investigate the massive Moldovan banking fraud, according to a Feb. 15 news re...
- + Oshagan: A Celebration of 125 Years of Service—The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 Special for the Armenian Weekly Anniversaries are moments to celebrate and rejoice, but ...
- + Mouradian to Speak at CUNY on Ottoman Syria during Genocide—NEW YORK (A.W.)—Historian Khatchig Mouradian will present an illustrated lecture, titled “Genocide and Humanitarian Resistance in Ottoman Syria, 1915-...
- + Breaking: Images Show Extent of Damage to Diyarbakir’s Armenian Catholic Church—On Feb. 14, reports emerged that the Armenian Catholic Church of Diyarbakir had suffered extensive damages during clashes between Turkish armed forces...
- + 73 Criminal Cases of Voter Obstruction Launched So Far—73 criminal cases related to instances where citizens have had their right to vote hindered have been launched as of February 15, this according to Ar...
- + Azerbaijani Military Fires 800 Rounds Across Line of Contact—The ministry adds that Azerbaijani forces also fired grenade launchers along the northeastern border. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Iranian Health Delegation in Armenia for Talks—Welcoming members of the Iranian delegation, Armenia Minister of Health Armen Muradyan noted that it had been two months since an Armenian health mini...
- + Armenian Minister Off to India to Promote Brandy and Wine—Armenia’s Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan today left for New Deli to promote Armenian brandy and wine in India and to bring back much needed ...
- + Lack of Magnifying Glasses Played Into the Hands of Some Local Candidates—Armen Stepanyan, president of the 37th polling precinct electoral committee in Syunik, told Hetq that magnifying glasses and Braille cards weren’t di...
- + Secret Accounts: Which Armenians Held Money in HSBC’s Private Swiss Bank?—According to “Swiss Leaks” findings, there were 10 clients associated with Armenia (4 had an Armenian passport/nationality) who opened 21 client acco...
- + Mourat Simonyan Elected Mayor of Enlarged Tatev Community—Mourat Simonyan won yesterday’s election for mayor of the enlarged community of Tatev in Armenia’s southern Syunik Province. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Levon Tzavaryan Elected Mayor of Tumanyan—By a vote of 1,678 to 229, Levon Tzavaryan won yesterday’s election for mayor of the enlarged Tumanyan community in Armenia's northern Lori Province....
- + Azerbaijan Fired More Than 2,500 Rounds Across Line of Contact, Artsakh Ministry Says—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan fired more than 2,500 rounds of small arms and mortars over the Line of Contact on Saturday and...
- + Yerevan Mayor Orders Construction of Two More Chess Schools—The schools, scheduled to open by the year’s end, will be constructed in the two Yerevan districts (Kanaker-Zeytoun and Nork-Marash) that have lacked...
- + Armenian President on Constitutional Change: "The political structure of Armenia will become more open, more flexible, and complex"—Tonight, at the Presidential Palace Serzh Sargsyan hosted representatives of the legislative, executive and judicial powers, regional governance and l...
- + Mikael Varantian: Profile of a National Hero—The Armenian National Committee of Eastern Massachusetts (ANC-EM) recently announced the formation of a lecture series, named in honor of Mikael Varan...
- + The Armenian Community of Jerusalem: Challenges and Realities—Special for the Armenian Weekly The Armenians of Jerusalem form one of the oldest Armenian communities outside of Armenia. The Armenian Quarter of t...
- + An Unstated Promise: Armen Marsoobian’s ‘Memory Project’—Special for the Armenian Weekly Marsoobian holding an original glass negative of the photo below—one of 600 in his possession (Photos: southernct....
- + Armenia's National Security Service Gets New Director—Giorgi Kutoyan has been appointed head of Armenia’s National Security Service by a decree issued by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. More... [Cate...
- + Yerevan's British Film Festival Kicks Off on Saturday, February 20—Seven films will be screened at Moscow Cinema at 17.00, 18.00 and 20.00. Entrance is free to all the screenings. More... [Category: Politics]
- + EU Delegation Issues Final Report on Dec. 6 Referendum: Calls for Improved Voter Register—EU Delegation Issues Final Report on Dec. 6 Referendum: Calls for Improved Voter Register More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bulgaria: Bokova Nominated as Candidate for UN Secretary-General—The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has nominated Irina Bokova, currently Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cul...
- + Commercial Banks in Armenia: Top Ten Taxpayers—Of the 21 commercial banks operating in Armenia, AmeriaBank was the largest taxpayer in 2015. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Kristian Vigenin Appointed PACE Special Rep on the South Caucasus—In his home country, Vigenin served as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2013-2014. He is currently a member of the Foreign Policy Committee and the Euro...
- + 8 Suspects Detained in Attack on Elderly Armenian Couple in Istanbul—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—Eight suspects were apprehended in the case of a home invasion that targeted an elderly Armenian couple in Istanbul’s Shishli ...
- + Rustamyan: ARF Likely to Be Assigned 3 Ministries, 2 Governor Posts»— ARF Bureau member Armen Rustamyan during his Feb. 10 interview with Armenian Public Television (Photo: Armenian Public TV) YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armen...
- + Turkish State Brutality against Kurds Continues—Historian Draws Parallels with Past Special for the Armenian Weekly The Kurds in Turkey seem to have committed an unforgivable sin in the eyes of...
- + Ukraine: IMF Threatens to Halt Bailout If Reform Continues to Lag—Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warned Ukraine’s government to “act now” to improve governance and figh...
- + Azerbaijani Sniper Fire Kills Artsakh Villager—Hakob Hambardzoumyan, a resident of the Vazgenashen village in Artsakh’s Martouni region, was killed yesterday afternoon by Azerbaijani sniper fire, t...
- + Artsakh Refutes Azerbaijani Claim That Its Forces Killed 5-7 Armenian Soldiers—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense has refuted a statement issued today by Azerbaijan that its forces repelled several attempted diversionary incursions by...
- + Yerevan Municipality Extends Yerevan Djur Contract Until End of 2016—Yerevan Djur is owned by Veolia Water, a unit of Veolia Environment, a world leader in water services in terms of revenue and population served. Mor...
- + Armenia, Artsakh Defense Ministers Tour Line of Contact—Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan and Artsakh Minister of Defense Levon Mnatsakanyan yesterday visited several points along the Artsakh Line...
- + Attacks Against Media Outlets in Turkey Unacceptable, Says OSCE Media Freedom Rep—Attacks against media outlets are unacceptable, as they can further undermine the significantly weakened situation for freedom of expression and media...
- + Vanadzor 'Development Council' Seeks to Address Problems Facing Armenia's 3rd City—Vanadzor Municipal Council member Armen Matinyan has launched a ‘development council’ seeking to bring together citizens who are concerned with their ...
- + ANCA Presses for Increased Artsakh Aid; Expanded U.S.-Armenia Trade—Urges Community Action WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) continued calls for grassroots action to increase aid to Nagorno...
- + Val Asbedian Kept His World Connected—BEDFORD, Mass.—At a time when the computer industry in Massachusetts was being threatened by a debilitating virus, on came Varoujan “Val” Asbedian to ...
- + New Book: ‘Armenians of the Merrimack Valley’—By Breanna Edelstein Title:» Armenians of the Merrimack Valley Release date:»Feb. 8, 2016 Includes:»128 pages, 179 photos Price:»$21.99 HAVERHILL,...
- + Armenia Gets New Ambassador to China—Sargsyan was also relieved as Armenia's Ambassador to Mongolia and Singapore. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Group-IB: Russian Cyber Criminals Manipulated Ruble Rate—Cybersecurity firm, Group-IB, published a report detailing how cyber criminals accessed terminals of a Russian foreign exchange (FOREX) trading system...
- + Armenian President Meets With UN Commission Head; Discuss Greater Cooperation—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today in Yerevan met with Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Detho, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social C...
- + 22 Tons of Armenian Tomatoes Bound for Russia Not Banned—News that 22 tons of Armenian tomatoes bound for Krasnodar and the Republic of Adygea in Russia had been turned back due to the discovery of the pest ...
- + Sargsyan Congratulates Iranian Leaders on 37th Anniversary of Revolution—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today congratulated President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei on the 37th anniversary...
- + 8 Armenia Citizens Arrested in Turkey for Deadly Robbery of Elderly Istanbul Armenian Couple—Three women and five men, all from the Republic of Armenia, have been arrested in connection with the February 6 assault and robbery of an elderly Arm...
- + Knights, ‘Facing History’ Sponsor Genocide Commemoration Essay Contest for High School, College Students—High school and college students are invited to participate in an essay contest to actively support»the 101st anniversary commemoration of the Armenia...
- + New Book: ‘The Festal Works of St. Gregory of Narek’— Abraham Terian’s The Festal Works of St. Gregory of Narek: Annotated Translation of the Odes, Litanies, and Encomia (Liturgical Press) is the first...
- + The Artsakh Struggle and the ARF—The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 Special for the Armenian Weekly The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) has enjoyed ...
- + An Island within an Island: Educational Needs Assessment of Armenian Migrants in Turkey—While the Russian Federation was and is the most attractive destination country for potential Armenian migrants, since Armenia’s independence there ha...
- + Mentally Disturbed Woman in Need of Help: Social Services Pass the Buck—The seemingly mentally-disturbed woman can often be seen lurking around the neighborhood, half naked, in ripped clothes. She’s been known to pilfer fo...
- + Javakhk Activist Chakhalyan Decries "Turkification of Georgia"—In a public statement released today, Javakhk-Armenian activist Vahagn Chakhalyan has raised the alarm over what he sees as the continuing “Turkificat...
- + The Long Trial of the Balkan 'Cocaine King'—Balkan drug lord Darko Saric is no stranger to courtrooms in Serbia. Stories on his ongoing trials have been published on the front pages of Serbian n...
- + Lithuania: Resignations, Criminal Inquiry Follow Food-buying Scandal—Two high-ranking Lithuanian officials have now resigned over a scandal about buying food for the poor at outrageous prices. More... [Category: Polit...
- + USAID Launches New Project to Address Groundwater Resource Challenge in Ararat Valley—The following is an official USAID press release. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Government Pays $1.6 Million to Private Company Monitoring Traffic for 2016 1st Quarter—In the first quarter of 2016, the company will be paid 800 million AMD (US$1.6 million) by the government to operate and maintain such equipment. Mo...
- + Civic Organizations Demand Publication of Voters' Names—The organizations, in a public statement, claim that over-inflated voter rolls increase the risk of multiple voting and other infractions as witnessed...
- + ARS Now Accepting Scholarship Applications—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS), Eastern USA recently announced that it is now accepting applications to its annual Undergraduate a...
- + Why Armenians Should Lean Left in 2016—Special for the Armenian Weekly Billions of dollars grease the machinery of American electoral politics as the 2016 election season heats up. Promis...
- + ANCA Cries Foul over Turkish Airlines Super Bowl Ads—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—American commercial broadcast television and radio network CBS’s Super Bowl 50 pregame broadcast on Feb. 7 was sponsored in part by ...
- + Cheap Turkish Tomatoes Hit Markets in Armenia: Local Producers Can’t Compete—Armenia imported 37.4 tons of tomatoes from Turkey, Iran, Georgia, Holland and Greece in 2015. That same year, 135 tons of cucumbers were imported fro...
- + Overseas Non-Commercial Transfers to Armenia Down $520 Million in 2015—Non-commercial overseas money transfers to Armenia amounted to US$ 1.208 billion, a drop of $520 million in 2015 in comparison to 2014, this according...
- + Yerevan’s Disappearing Past: MPs Sound Off on Continued Demolition of City’s Landmarks—MPs from four of the six factions in Armenia’s National Assembly responded to the following question: “What do you think about Yerevan’s current archi...
- + Swedish Foreign Minister to Yerevan for Talks—Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstr?m will travel to Armenia on an official visit today and tomorrow at the invitation of Armenian Foreign Ministe...
- + Antranigian Story Defines Horrors in Keghi—MENDON, Mass.— From Hell to Heaven is not your ordinary book because it was actually written by a man who experienced the genocide first-hand and liv...
- + 2015: A Record-Breaking Year for Environmental Education in Armenia—By Ani Melkonian YEREVAN—Environmental education has been one of Armenia Tree Project’s (ATP) strategic priorities since 2005, with trainings and wo...
- + The Gyumri Zoo Animals and the Issue of Privately Owned Zoos—Special for the Armenian Weekly On Jan. 19, an article was published in a UK publication, the Daily Mail, claiming that “the world’s saddest zoo” is...
- + Armenia’s Constitutional Referendum: 12 Incidents of Reporter Obstruction and Only 2 Criminal Cases—Of interest is the fact that none of the above criminal cases were launched according to Article 164 of Armenia’s Criminal Code: Hindering the legal p...
- + NAASR LA Leadership Circle Event to Feature Bohjalian and Nazarian—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will hold a special event featuring best-selling author Chris Bohjalian acclaimed f...
- + Clark University Grants First-Ever Doctoral Degree in Armenian Genocide Studies to Mouradian—WORCESTER, Mass. (Clark.edu)—On Jan. 5, Khatchig Mouradian»became the first student to complete a Ph.D. in Armenian Genocide Studies at the»Strassler ...
- + The Founding of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation—The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 Special for the Armenian Weekly One hundred and twenty five years ago, in the Caucasus, ...
- + Italian "Troublemaker" in Armenia: Getting Berated for Reporting Domestic Violence—Ester believes that what happened to her is part of her volunteer service since her motivation in calling the police was just one way of facilitating...
- + Yearly, More Pollutants Being Emitted into Armenia’s Atmosphere—In 2014, emissions into the atmosphere comprised 270,900 tons; 52.6% came from vehicles and 47.4% from stationary sources of emission. More... [Cat...
- + ONEArmenia’s “Bring on the Buzz” campaign to help sustain Armenian border village—On February 3rd, ONEArmenia, a non-profit organizationfocusing on building sustainableeconomies in Armenia, launched a new campaign to initiatebeekee...
- + OSCE Representative Launches Innovative Compilation on Safety of Female Journalists Online—“On 25 July 2013, I got my first rape threat. That was a Thursday. By Sunday, police had collected 300 A4 pages of threats that had been made against...
- + Post-Magnitsky, Cyprus Fails to Tackle Money Laundering—Dutch Member of Parliament Pieter Omtzigt questions whether Cyprus is paying “lip service” to international money laundering regulations after its fai...
- + St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in March— Alla Levonyan WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sat., March 12, St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the Soren...
- + Turkey Reinstates Ambassador to Holy See Following Vatican Statement—ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—Turkish ambassador to the Vatican, Mehmet Pa?ac?, returned to his post at the Holy See on Feb. 4, after a ten-month absence foll...
- + Knights of the Armenian Round Table—We grew up together in the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), went to camp, attended each other’s weddings, laughed and cried together in moments of hap...
- + New Electric Power Plant Slated Armenia's Lori Province—The Armenian government today backed a project with a company called Grange Power to build and run a thermal 234 MW electric power station near the Lo...
- + Government Allocates 5.5 Hectares to Football Federation for Academy—In return for the land, the federation is obligated to invest 300 million AMD (US$609250) in the project over the next five years. More... [Category...
- + Political Realities of Armenia: Major Threat to its Security—Sharpening international policy of “war on terror” is becoming a conundrum for more and more states of the world. Slump in oil prices, flows of migran...
- + Hayastan Fund Continues Major Renovations at Yerevan’s Tchaikovsky Music School—The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is implementing a multi-year renovation project at Yerevan’s Tchaikovsky Secondary Music School, with the sponsorship o...
- + Ukraine: Economic Minister Quits Over Corruption—Aivaras Abromavicius, Ukraine’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, has resigned, saying that “neither me, nor my team, have any desire to ser...
- + ARS Eastern USA Raises Over $100,000 for Syrian-Armenian Relief in 6 Months—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Eastern USA has raised more than $100,000 (USD) for Syrian-Armenian relief in the past six months. ...
- + Rustamyan: ARF Ready to Risk Approval Rating for Armenia?s Betterment—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau member and head of the party’s political affairs Armen Rustamyan said that risking the p...
- + US Funding for NKR Rehabilitation Center Is an ANCA FY17 Foreign Aid Priority—WASHINGTON—Among the Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) foreign aid priorities being advanced by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is an appropri...
- + Weakening Russian Economy Hits Armenian Brandy Exports Hard—As to how much Armenian wine and brandy has been exported in 2015, we cannot say. Customs figures only cover the first half of the year. More... [Ca...
- + NKR Foreign Minister Received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office—During the meeting the sides exchanged opinions on a range of issues of mutual interest, in particular, the situation on the Line of Contact between ...
- + Australian Senator Slams “Ludicrous” Anti-Armenian Statement on Artsakh by MP Simpkins—Senator Joe Bullock of Western Australia today delivered a speech in Australia’s Senate, blasting the anti-Armenian stance on Nagorno-Karabakh recentl...
- + Czech Republic: Ex-PM’s Aide Sentenced to 5 Years for Army Deal Graft—The Prague Municipal Court has sentenced Marek Dalik, a lobbyist and an ex-aide to former Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek, to five years in priso...
- + Italy: Yacht Once Belonging to Mussolini Seized in Anti-Mafia Operation—Italian authorities have seized assets worth € 28 million (more than US$ 30 million) from a businessman investigators say may have links with a huge o...
- + One Year Later: What Has Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Accomplished?—Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Council (ACC) has only met twice since it was set up one year ago. More... [Category: Politics]
- + In Search of the ARF’s 1908 Istanbul Headquarters—The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 Special for the Armenian Weekly By Varak Ketsemanian & Daniel Ohanian Of the...
- + Armenia's National Assembly Debates $113 Million Yerevan Road Construction Loan—Armenia’s National Assembly today debated a recent US$113 million loan that Armenia will be receiving from the Asian Development Bank to continue roa...
- + Year End Wrap Up: Armenian Foreign Minister Highlights 2015 Activities—The following is an official text released by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summarizing the work it carried out in 2015. More... [Category:...
- + DEA Cracks Down on Alleged Hezbollah Terror Financing Operation—The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made several arrests targeting a global drug trafficking and money laundering network as part of a la...
- + Hayarpi and Her Two Kids: Without Help, They’ll Wind Up On the Street in Four Months—The young woman is out of breath from walking fast. She apologizes for making us wait and immediately unlocks the door. More... [Category: Politics...
- + ADAA Announces Judges for Saroyan/Paul $10,000 Playwriting Prize—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) recently announced the honorary jury for the 2016 cycle of the biennial Saroyan/Paul $1...
- + ARS to Participate in 54th Session of UN Commission on Social Development—NEW YORK—The 54th session of the Commission on Social Development (CSocD) will take place from Feb. 3-12 at the United Nations (U.N.) Headquarters in ...
- + Berj and Ani Chekijian Host Reception for AMAA—BELMONT, Mass.—On Sat., Jan. 16, the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) held a reception graciously hosted by Berj and Ani Chekijian of...
- + Armenia’s Economy 2015 and EEU Implications—Although 2015 was a year of miscellaneous political and economic shifts, especially for countries of the region, Armenia’s economy succeeded in provid...
- + Azerbaijan Intensifies Firing Along Line of Contact, Says Artsakh Ministry—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan has stepped up military actions along the Line of Contact of late firing more 900 rounds, includ...
- + A Record Breaking Year for Environmental Education in Armenia—Thousands of schoolchildren visit ATP’s two education centers sponsored by the Ohanian Family of Boston. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia: Just Over 1 Million Tourists in 2015—The NSS reports that 1.192 million tourists came to Armenia in 2015. (256,572 in the last three months alone) More... [Category: Politics]
- + “Mirror” Book Release and Concert at Tufenkian Fine Art Gallery in Glendale—Tufenkian Fine Art Gallery is pleased to present Mirror, an interactive exhibit and book that merges photography by artist Ara Oshagan and music by Go...
- + Foreign Charitable Aid to Armenia Drops $11 Million Since 2011—Armenia received US$49.3 million in charitable aid in 2015 according to the country’s National Statistical Service (NSS). More... [Category: Politic...
- + A Conversation in Havana: Lessons for Armenia?—Ivan wanted to set a na?ve visitor straight about trouble in Workers’ Paradise: “Do you know what my paycheck is? Ten pesos! I have no spending mon...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 1,500 Rounds Over the Weekend—Artsakh’s Ministry of defense reports that Azerbaijan fired 1,500 rounds, including 60 millimeter mortars, across the Line of Contact on January 30 a...
- + While Imports From Some Countries Drop, Armenia Still Has Trade Deficit—In 2015, Armenia imported US$ 3.254 billion in goods and exported $ 1.487 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $1.767 billion. More... [Categor...
- + Fraud or Fact? Hollande Launches Drafting of New Bill Criminalizing Genocide—He has given the responsibility to Jean-Paul Costa, former president of the European Court of Human Rights. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Prison Notes: My Interview with Michael O’Brien, Who Served 11 Years in a British Prison for a Murder He Never Committed—This time for “Prison Notes” I’ve interviewed Michael O’Brien, who spent eleven years in a British prison for a crime he didn’t commit. More... [Cat...
- + Yerevan Street Peddler Margo: “I make $2 on a good day”—Margo Mouradyan, 73, has been peddling her meager wares on Yerevan’s Khorenatsi Street for the past twenty years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + EU: “Armenia needs to further step up its efforts to effectively address several persisting human rights problems”—Armenia benefits from the reformed GSP+ as from the start of its application. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OCCRP, RISE & EurActiv Launch Internet Ownership Project—As the internet becomes more central to our lives, the question grows more urgent: who owns it? OCCRP, in partnership with RISE Project and EurActiv.r...
- + Armenia's International Reserves and Foreign Debt Have Increased—Armenia has US$ 1.771 billion ticked away for a rainy day in international gross reserves as of December 2015 according to the country’s central bank....
- + Artsakh Repels Attempted Azerbaijani Incursion on January 26—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan fired some 3,500 rounds across the Line of Contact during the period January 24 and 30. More...
- + Let’s Enjoy a Vibrant Drink on Me—News flash: A 70-year-old bottle of Armenian brandy was sold at Sotheby’s auction in London this November for (gulp!) 80,000 pounds. That’s more than ...
- + Meline’s Garden: Challenging Monoculture in the Motherland—Special for the Armenian Weekly Diasporan Armenians are known to develop obsessions about local Armenian food. The taste of the apricots, the juicin...
- + From Family Roots to Tree Roots: How an Armenian Family Celebrated (American) Christmas in 2015—Special for the Armenian Weekly Ekmekcioglu with her daughters and a copy of her new book Recovering Armenia One rainy afternoon in late October...
- + Army Day in Armenia: Paying Their Respects—On the occasion of ‘Army Day’, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan and Catholicos Garegin II paid their respects to sol...
- + Financial Snapshot: Two Newly Appointed Judges in Armenia—Changes are taking place in Armenia’s judicial system. Young judges are replacing those who have retired and those employed in the provinces are being...
- + Media in Armenia: What's the Overall Discourse Regarding External Security Threats?—New accords on joint Armenian-Russian air defence, reached in December of the last year by Armenia’s and Russia’s Defence Ministers, rather strengthen...
- + Man Pleads Innocent in 755 Million AMD VivaCell Embezzlement Case—The trial is being conducted behind closed doors, something which Kuyumjian’s lawyers Inessa Petrosyan and Karen Mezhlumyan describe as preventing pub...
- + Lusineh on Crusade: Succumbing to the Charms of My Armenian ‘Mama’—I was thinking about Lusineh’s proposition to stay in Yerevan for school. Over the past two weeks I had come to look at Armenia as a diamond in the ro...
- + Armenian Regional Tax Departments Consolidated—The Armenian government today agreed to consolidate the Etchmiadzin and Armavir tax departments into one body to be called the Armavir Tax Department....
- + International Conference of ARF Youth, Student Organizations Held in Yerevan—YEREVAN—Delegates representing the ARF’s student and youth organizations from around the world met for a three-day conference in Yerevan at the ARF “A...
- + The Dashnaktsakan…—The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 Vahan Navasardian Vahan Navasardian—undoubtedly one of the more prominent Armenian Revo...
- + Embracing Social Justice: The ARF in Armenia—The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 After decades of being banned from Soviet Armenia, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (A...
- + “No Credit Allowed”: Akhtala Shopkeepers Get Tough With Unpaid Mine Workers—No one at Masko Mine, the parent company of Akhtala Mountain Enrichment Combinat (AMEC), was to talk to workers, Akhtala residents or the press regard...
- + Armenian President Congratulates Soldiers, Officers and Vets on Army Day—On the occasion of Army Day, a group of servicemen received high state awards and military distinction for their dedication, courage and outstanding s...
- + Human Rights in Armenia: Systemic Issues in the Light of Former and Current Constitutions—Before any assessment on conditions for human rights (HR) in Armenia, its political system should be analyzed first as a decisive pattern for the curr...
- + PACE Adopts Anti-Armenian Measure, Rejects Another—STRASBOURG, France (A.W.)—Earlier today, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) held a debate on two reports on Nagorno-Karabagh: ...
- + Storytime Foods Sweetens the Vermont Palate—MIDDLEBURY, Vt.—On any given day, you’ll find Pearl Bargamian Teague and her family working a farmers’ market in this Green Mountain State. Pearl B...
- + Pianist Lilit Karapetian-Shougarian to Perform at Jordan Hall—BOSTON, Mass.—On Tues., Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m., pianist and New England Conservatory (NEC) faculty member Lilit Karapetian-Shougarian will appear in a s...
- + PACE Adopts One “Anti-Artsakh” Resolution, Rejects the Other—PACE today narrowly voted not to adopt a resolution on “Escalation of violence in Nagorno-Karabakh and the other occupied territories of Azerbaijan”, ...
- + Press Release of the PACE Armenian Delegation—At the January 26, 2016 Plenary Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) the voting of the controversial resolutions was ...
- + PACE MP Milica Markovi?: “Armenian side has to withdraw from that territory in order to let international experts come there and do their work on separation of Sarsang reservoir”—It is obvious that the story has its background and it is referring to the conflict of 1992-1994, and I sticked to that background. I could not escape...
- + Qatar Airways to Operate 4 Weekly Doha-Yerevan Flights Starting May 15—Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker has said that passengers on the new direct service to and from Yerevan will benefit from easier acc...
- + Armenian FM and EU South Caucasus Special Rep Discuss Karabakh Issue—Ambassador Salber mentioned the results of the meeting in Bern between the presidents of Armenian and Azerbaijan in this context, reaffirming the EU’s...
- + WHO European Regional Director to Attend Yerevan Conference—Health ministers from around fourteen countries are scheduled to participate in an international conference entitled “The New Challenges of Public Hea...
- + NASDAQ OMX Armenia Announces The Listing of The First UCO Securitized Bonds in Armenia—During an official ceremony on January 27, NASDAQ OMX Armenia marked the successful launch of the first securitized bond issuance in Armenia and annou...
- + Tamar Sings to Get Warm: 65-Year-Old Woman Hasn’t Bathed In 30 Years—Tamar's joy is genuine. In her radiant eyes on her grimy face, I notice her desire for attention. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 2015 a Bad Year for Armenian Aviation: Most Numbers are Down—If current trends continue, the Armenian aviation market will be at the mercy of foreign companies, mostly Russian. They can, at any time based on the...
- + Armenia's Economic Activity Index Climbs 3.1% in 2015—According to preliminary data published by Armenia’s National Statistical Service, the country’s Economic Activity Index (EAI) rose 3.1% in 2015 compa...
- + Armenia Exported 3.9% Less in 2015—Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS) reports that Armenia exported 1.486 billion AMD (US$3.049 million) worth of goods in 2015, down 3.9% from...
- + Georgians Invest in Armenia’s Aviation Market: New Company Waits For License—In the meantime, the new company, with Georgian financial backing must first receive an Armenian operator’s license. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan: Gold Mine Workers Protest Lack of Salary—About 300 employees of the Azerbaijan International Mineral Resources Operating Company Ltd. (AIMROC) protested outside Parliament in Baku Monday sayi...
- + Lernagog Dorm Residents: “Just so long as we die together”—16 year old Anya’s blue eyes redden when we speak of her dreams. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Army Repels Attempted Azerbaijani Reconnaissance Incursion, Ministry Reports—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense says its forces repelled an attempted reconnaissance incursion by frontline Azerbaijani military units early this morn...
- + Live Discussion: PACE is debating two resolutions that many have deemed unfavorable to Armenians—They are titled: “Growth of Violence in Nagorno-Karabakh and the Other Occupied Azerbaijani Territories” and “Azerbaijani Border Residents Have Been D...
- + President Sargsyan Tours Metzamor Nuclear Power Plant—The President of the Republic toured the Plant, familiarized himself with the current works and the results of last year's production, as well as wi...
- + Armenian, Iranian Presidents Have Phone Conversation; Seek to Deepen Ties—Today, President Serzh Sargsyan had a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani. More... [Category: P...
- + 10 Arrested in Netherlands in Bitcoin Operation—Police in the Netherlands have cracked down on a group they suspect has laundered proceeds, in the form of the virtual currency Bitcoin, from the onli...
- + Latvia: Regulators Rein In Trasta Komercbanka—The Latvian Financial and Capital Market Commission (FKTK) said on Friday that it would set “operational restrictions” on Trasta Komercbanka barring t...
- + While Hotel Numbers Increase, Most Tourists Stay with Relatives or Rent Apartments—Four or five new hotels are set to open In Armenia this year according to the tourism department at the ministry of economics. More... [Category: Po...
- + Appeals Court Throws Out Suit Filed by Skizb Media in Copyright Case—Armenia’s Civil Appeals Court on January 21rejected an appeal filed by Skizb Media Kentron seeking to overturn a decision handed down by the Kentron a...
- + ADAA Announces Honorary Jury for Saroyan/Paul Playwriting Prize—The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) is proud to announce the Honorary Jury for the 2016 cycle of the biennial Saroyan/Paul $10,000 Human Rights...
- + Tavoush Robbery: Father Killed, Son Hospitalized—Armenian law enforcement have launched a criminal investigation into a robbery that occurred on the night of January 23 in the Tavoush village of Nerk...
- + 2015 Average Monthly Salary in Armenia - US$378—According to Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), the 2015 monthly average salary in the country was 184,000 AMD (US$378 based on today’s exc...
- + Norvart and Her 3 Boys: “We snatch days from God and live here”—The building looks like it was bombed a few days ago. Some of the walls have collapsed and the roof ominously sways. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Book Review: Rev. Vahan H. Tootikian?s ‘Observances and Observations’—By Rev. George Kevork Terian Cover of Rev. Vahan H. Tootikian’s Observances and Observations In the first week of the New Year 2016, the...
- + ARS Youth Connect at NYU to Feature Bohjalian, Zaman, and Ozbenian—Program will explore ‘Cultural Resistance and Informed Activism’ NEW YORK (A.W.)—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Youth Connect Program (YCP) will ...
- + Markarian: We Must Be Able to Work Together—ARF Leader Says No Decision Made on Joining Coalition YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) supported Armenia’s new constituti...
- + New Hydro-Plant in Syunik: Company Owned by Provincial Governor’s Relatives—A company called Karalyevas Ltd. is planning to build a hydroelectric plant on the banks of the Vararakn River in Armenia’s Syunik Province. More......
- + Press Release by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group—2016 – The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group – Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, James Warlick of the United States of America, and Pierre Andrieu...
- + Deputy Foreign Minister participated in the session of Armenia-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee—Deputy Foreign Minister participated in the session of Armenia-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee More... [Category: Politics]
- + AGBU Musical Armenia Program Is Accepting Applications—Learn about an ancient musical tradition with a three-week program in Yerevan The May 16 deadline for the 5th annual Armenian General Benevolent Uni...
- + Panel at Northeastern to Consider Artsakh’s Past, Present, and Future— Dr. Anna Ohanyan BOSTON, Mass.—On Fri., Feb. 12, at 7 p.m., Dr. Anna Ohanyan, Richard B. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Political Science and ...
- + Nazarian: Dink and the Persistence of Hope—The following text has been adapted from a speech written by filmmaker Eric Nazarian for the Hrant Dink commemoration event in Los Angeles on Jan. 19,...
- + United States Begins Visa Waiver Program Restrictions: Iran, Syria, Iraq,Sudan Cited—Nationals of VWP countries who have traveled to or been present in Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria on or after March 1, 2011 (with limited exceptions for ...
- + Jan. 26 USC Lecture: “19th Century Diplomatic Encounters in the Caucasus: Iran and Russia”—The discussion will take place at Ground Zero Coffeehouse at USC from 12 to 1 pm. Lunch will be served More... [Category: Politics]
- + Expansion Drive: AmeriaBank Sets Its Sights on London Stock Market—The ERBD is taking a 20% stake in the bank to support its growth by providing funds for lending to small business, big local companies and retail cust...
- + Local EU Statement: "We learned with regret that Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan has resigned"—The Delegation of the European Union issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Members States Heads of Mission in Armenia. More... [Ca...
- + Hovsepian to Perform Khachaturian Concerto with Concord Orchestra—CONCORD, Mass.—The winter Concord Orchestra concert, “The Call of History,” features the winner of the Ehlers Young Artist Competition and a performan...
- + All-ASA Engages Students in Discussions on Identity at Annual Retreat—WRIGHTWOOD, Calif.—From Fri., Jan. 8 to Sun., Jan. 10, the All-Armenian Student Association (All-ASA) held its annual retreat at AYF Camp in Wrightwoo...
- + Two Missiles Hit Kessab—Report Says Missiles Came From Direction of Turkish Border KESSAB, Syria—The mostly Armenian-populated Syrian town of Kessab was hit by two BM-21...
- + U.S.Embassy Reacts to Resignation of Human Rights Defender: 'Our ultimate goal remains a democratic and prosperous Armenia'—The United States remains dedicated to working with the Armenian Government and our Armenian partners to advance the cause of democratic development a...
- + Artsakh NGOs Urge PACE Not To Adopt 'Pro-Azerbaijan' Resolutions—On the eve of the forthcoming session of PACE where the debates on two draft documents related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict are planned, the NGOs ...
- + Yerevan Municipality Issues 20 Illegal Trash Disposal Citations—The Yerevan Municipality reports that last week inspections crews issued twenty administrative citations for the improper disposal of trash throughout...
- + Vehicle Owners in Armenia Paid $36.3 Million for Insurance in 2015—As of December 31, 2015, 457, 878 vehicles are registered as insured in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Fires 82 Millimeter Grenade Launchers Along Line of Contact—Azerbaijan fired more than 300 rounds of small arms across the Artsakh Line of Contact yesterday and last night according to the Artsakh Ministry of D...
- + Ministry Sets Limits for Crayfish and Carp Nettings—The decree also allows for 100 tons each of Prussian Carp and Common Carp to be netted this year. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Turkey Was First Country to Recognize the Armenian Genocide…in 1918—The Armenian Genocide is rarely discussed in the Turkish Parliament; even rarer are statements calling for its recognition. On Jan. 14, two of the th...
- + Letter to Hrant»—The following poem appeared in the Armenian Weekly on Feb. 3, 2007. We would like to share it with our readers once again on the anniversary of Agos E...
- + Turkey’s Renewed War on the Kurds—Special for the Armenian Weekly A view from Van’s Akhtamar Island (Photo: Rupen Janbazian) In June 2014, during an Armenian Heritage Trip ...
- + To Date, 28 Criminal Cases Regarding Constitutional Referendum Violations—Armenia’s Special Investigative Service (NSS) reports that as of today, 28 criminal cases based on violations that took place last December 6, the day...
- + "Artist at War" Website Gives Voice to Artists from War-Torn Regions—The Platform to Introduce New Interviews with Artists on Ongoing Basis More... [Category: Politics]
- + Almost No New Cases of H1N1 Flu in Armenia, Says Ministry—Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that the number of people seeking medical treatment for H1N1 influenza and severe respiratory ailments has levele...
- + Yerevan: Police File Complaints Against Electricity Rate Hike Protestors and Vice-Versa—Investigations are still continuing regarding the use of force by police against protestors who demonstrated on June 23 of last year on Yerevan’s Bagh...
- + Gyumri Drivers to Park for Free, Says Mayor's Office—The mayor’s office in Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city, reports that drivers will now be able to park their cars for free at designated parking s...
- + Garbage Dilemma: Provincial Authorities Continue Issuing ‘Futile’ Directives—Provincial authorities should be working with local communities to see that financial and other resources are effectively and legally used to tackle t...
- + Two More H1N1 Flu Deaths in Armenia on Sunday—The ministry says the two were admitted to hospital on January 9 with severe respiratory compilations. More... [Category: Politics]
- + USA: FBI Arrests Two In Fraud Case Targeting Turkish Businessman—A man from Kansas and a woman from Texas have been arrested by the FBI in connection with a multimillion dollar fraud targeting a Turkish businessman,...
- + Opinion: Iran’s Role in Contemporary International Relations and Perspectives for Armenia—Iran-West relations entered a new phase after signing of the historical accord between Islamic Republic and the six leading world powers 14 July 2015 ...
- + MP Ayvazyan Doesn't Return Lake; Tabatzghour Villagers Appeal to Ivanishvili for Help—Villagers have petitioned the Georgian courts to regain their rights to fish the lake, their prime source of revenue. There have even been run-ins wit...
- + Armenia's Former HRD: "My reason for resigning is too complex to sum up in a few words"—On his Facebook page, Karen Andreasyan, Armenia’s Human Rights Defender until resigning on January 12, says that the reason why he stepped down is too...
- + Welcome to Armenia! Is It True Jews Control America?—I had a flight to Yerevan in less than a week, but nowhere to stay and no Armenian teacher. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 1988 Earthquake Survivor: ‘I would have been better off dying back then’—Silva Hakobyan, an architect by profession, cannot find work in her sector. Thus, she paints and sells her creations in Yerevan. More... [Category: ...
- + Georgian Connection: Is Former Armavia Owner Baghdasarov Getting Back in the Aviation Business?—We should note that Baghdasarov has strong ties with Georgian Airways dating back to when Armavia was operating. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Avetisyan Family Protest March in Gyumri a Non-Event; Only Reporters Show Up—Only reporters were on hand today at a protest march organized by relatives of the Avetisyan family today in Gyumri days before the trail of Russian s...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Jan. 16, 2015)—Italian Proverb Our last garment is made without pockets. Newspaper Advertisement “A piano for sale by a lady about to cross the Channel in a...
- + Tom Vartabedian: 16 Gold Medals and Counting—By Harry Derderian Project SAVE sure got it right when they recently awarded Board member Tom Vartabedian with a Community Commitment Award. T...
- + Strengthening Business Networks in the Armenian World—ABN Announces Upcoming Career Day Event in Boston The Armenian Business Network has announced its upcoming Career Day for high school seniors, colle...
- + Unfair Layoffs: Byureghavan Boarding School Employees Petition Prime Minister—A group of employees at the scandal ridden Byureghavan Boarding School have petitioned Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan to reinstate a number ...
- + Two More Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Armenia—The ministry says that the two individuals were admitted to local hospitals yesterday after their symptoms had severely worsened and that both had suf...
- + Third Flu Patient Dies Today; 14 Registered Deaths So Far—Armenia’s Ministry of Health has reported that a third person has died today from the H1N1 virus. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Spain: Princess Cristina Tried For Fraud—Princess Cristina was charged on Monday by a Mallorcan court with two counts of tax fraud- the first member of Spain’s royal family to be put on trial...
- + 365 Wines: A Small Company with a Young Vintner Making Big Inroads—Gor tells me that wine is a living organism that demands constant attention. “If you neglect it, the wine gets angry and sick”. More... [Category: P...
- + ANRC, AWWA Bring Christmas Joy to Armenian Nursing Home Residents—JAMAICA PLAIN, Mass.—On Sun., Jan. 3, the Board of Directors of the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) in Jamaica Plain sponsored its a...
- + Computer-Related Education in Armenia—During the last 10 years, the computer-related field in Armenia, excluding internet service providers, has grown at a compound annual rate of 22 perce...
- + Armenian-Azerbaijani Attrition War Escalates—Special for the Armenian Weekly In 2015, the on-again, off-again fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces continued a trend towards escalati...
- + Armenian FM Hosts Charles Kupchan, Special Assistant to the U.S. President—According to a communique issued by the foreign ministry, Nalbandian mentioned that Armenia attaches great importance to the development of relations ...
- + Armenian Health Minister Points Finger at Type A Flu: 11 Patients On Artificial Respirators—Muradyan linked the rise in Armenia with the concomitant rise of seasonal influenza A (H1N1) throughout Europe, according to figures provided by the W...
- + Armenian President Discusses NATO, Karabakh, with U.S. Official—Welcoming Kupchan, President Sargsyan thanked the U.S. for the assistance it has provided Armenia over the years resulting it advances in various dome...
- + US To Monitor Secret Luxury Real Estate Purchases—In a new move to crack down on money laundering, the US Treasury said Wednesday that it will begin identifying and monitoring anonymous buyers of luxu...
- + Italy: Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling Ring—Italian authorities have arrested 11 people they say were running an illegal online gambling business which brought them millions of dollars in profit...
- + Artsakh Army Says It Repelled Attempted Azerbaijani Incursion—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) says it repelled an attempted reconnoitering incursion by an Azerbaijani unit late last night along the eastern portion...
- + Local Election Commission Member Charged with Illegal Voting in Dec.6 Referendum—A member of the 10/15 polling station’s election commission has been charged with voting in the stead of two individuals during the December 6 vote fo...
- + Armenian Former Minister to Visit Bulgaria—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will spend January 15 and 16 in Sofia, Bulgaria, on an official visit. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan: Woman Charged with Killing Boyfriend in Jealous Rage—Araksya Sukiasyan has been charged with the murder of Yerevan resident Ashot Ovoyan, whose body was discovered in his Kanaker-Zeytoun apartment on Jan...
- + ADAA Announces Opening of 2016» Saroyan/Paul Human Rights Playwriting Prize—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) is proud to announce that its biennial $10,000 prize for playwriting is now named the S...
- + One Man’s Survival Journey Reflects Grit— Hrant Russian defied the odds he faced during the genocide. LEXINGTON, Mass.— Hrant’s Story: A Journey to Survive is a true eyewitness account of ...
- + Mouradian: The Book with a Black Cover—They arrived [in Meskeneh] by the thousands, but the majority left their bones there. —Auguste Bernau, German employee of the American Vacuum Oil Co...
- + Underage Marriage in Armenia: Is Criminal Prosecution a Fair Solution?—In November 2014, 19 year-old Arman married 14 year-old Karineh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE Mission Conducts Line of Contact Monitoring—The OSCE Mission carried out monitoring along the Artsakh-Azerbaijan Line of Contact today in eastern direction of the village of Talish, in Artsakh’s...
- + Price of Basic Foodstuffs Up 3% in December—Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS) reports that prices of basic foodstuffs rose 3% in December of last year when compared to November 2015. ...
- + Historian Keith D. Watenpaugh to Discuss New Book ‘Bread from Stones’— The cover of Watenpaugh’s Bread from Stones BELMONT, Mass.—Historian Keith David Watenpaugh will present a talk in connection with his most...
- + Gala Celebration of Two Significant Anniversaries—NEW YORK — Two celebratory events of historic proportions were held recently—the 100th anniversary of the founding of the St. Illuminator’s Armenian A...
- + Vardanyan: Our Shortcomings and the Work Ahead—The Armenian Weekly Magazine Dec. 2015: The ARF at 125 ARF Parliamentary Faction Secretary Aghvan Vardanyan delivered the following speech at t...
- + General Manager of Yerevan Ulisses FC Arrested on Game Fixing Charges—Also charged with game fixing is Ulisses defender Hayk Hunanyan. Ara Azaryan and Ruben Aroushanyan the administrator and manager’s assistant with Ulis...
- + One Year Anniversary of Avetisyan Family Murders: Relatives May Boycott Trial—Today marks the one year anniversary of the murder of seven members of the Avetisyan family in Gyumri. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Human Rights Defender Resigns: Gives No Explanation—Andreasyan expressed the hope that the HRD would continue to serve as a priority institution in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Tigran Sargsyan Replaced as Armenia’s Ambassador to U.S.—Tigran Sargsyan has been replaced as Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States by Grigor Hovhannisyan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Fires 450 Rounds Across Line of Contact—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan fired 450 rounds of small arms and 60 mm grenade launchers across the Artsakh-Azerbaijan Line of...
- + Seyran the Shepherd: Moving to the Next Village Just for a Bit More Money Is “Dishonorable”—Seyran felt it was beneath him to leave his native village of Tzater and move to Ardvi for a bit more money in his pocket. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenian President Visits Andranik Margaryan Chess Tournament—In his capacity as president of Armenia’s Chess Federation, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today paid a visit to the country’s chess academy and fo...
- + ECHR Throws Out Chakhalyan's Petition Against Georgia; Javakhk Activist Points Finger at Saakashvili—The European Court of Human Rights ECHR) has decided not to review a petition filed by United Javakhk leader Vahagn Chakhalyan charging Georgian autho...
- + 19-Year-Old NKR Serviceman Becomes First Armenian Casualty of 2016—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Nineteen-year-old Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh) serviceman Aramayis Voskanian became the first Armenian casualty of ...
- + Paylan to Fellow MPs: Are You Able to Sleep at Night?—Special for the Armenian Weekly Garo Paylan, the Armenian parliamentarian of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), delivered a speech in...
- + EAFJD Action Alert Aims to Stop Anti-Karabagh Measures in Europe—BRUSSELS, Belgium (Asbarez)–European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD, ANC of Europe) has initiated a»change.org petition»and is u...
- + Endangered Animal Trafficker, Wanted by Interpol, Continues Doing Business in Armenia—Artur Khachatryan, a citizen of Armenia wanted by Interpol for trading in endangered animals, continues to import such species to Armenia unimpeded. ...
- + Yerevan Mayor Lambastes Sanitek for Inadequate Snow Removal Work—During a meeting of municipal services heads today, Mayor Margaryan stated that he was dissatisfied with the way Sanitek organized snow removal of the...
- + Turkey: Opposition Leader Blasts Gov't for Journalist Crackdowns—Turkey’s main opposition party leader, Sezgin Tanr?kulu of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) rebuked President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an’s government for...
- + Book Review: The Magic Buttons (Nouneh Sarkissian)—The only remark I wish to make is related to the appearance of the book and not its literary merit. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Aleksan Harutyunyan Appointed Armenia's Ambassador to Chile—Aleksan Harutyunyan, currently Armenia’s Ambassador to Argentina, has been appointed to serve as the country’s ambassador to Chile as well. More... ...
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Kills Artsakh Soldier—Aramayis Voskanyan, a soldier in the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed by Azerbaijani fire on January 9 at 11:30 p.m. according to the Artsakh Ministry...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 500 Rounds, Says Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijani military forces fired 500 rounds of various caliber weapons across the Line of Contact yester...
- + No Influenza Epidemic, Says Armenian Health Minister:—Armenian Minister of Health Armen Mouradyan stated today that while there is no influenza epidemic in the country, the ministry continues to monitor t...
- + HayPost of Armenia partners with Ria Money Transfer to provide inbound and outbound remittance services—HayPost, the national postal operator of the Republic of Armenia, and Ria Money Transfer (“Ria”), the third largest money transfer company in the worl...
- + Medical Malpractice: Doctors in Armenia Get a Free Ride—Doctors in Armenia criminally charged with medical malpractice have, in the main, gotten off with a slap on the wrist. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Mexico: They Got Shorty, Again—Last night, Mexican marines busted Sinaloa cartel drug kingpin Joaqu?n ‘El Chapo’ Guzm?n Loera in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, ending a six-month internationa...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Jan. 9, 2015)—Thoughts of a Great Man Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. … George Washington Fr...
- + St. Stephen’s Church of Hartford and New Britain»Celebrates»90th Anniversary—On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated»it...
- + Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale Holds Christmas Concert—WORCESTER, Mass.—The Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale presented a special Christmas concert on Sun., Dec. 6, at 1:30 p.m., in the Sanctuary of Holy ...
- + Italy: Judge Sentences Suspects in 'Mafia Capitale' Trial—Daniele Ozzimo, a former member of the Rome city council, was sentenced yesterday with five others for their part in the ‘Mafia Capitale’ corruption s...
- + Report Says Armenia a Transit Point for Drugs Smuggled to Europe, Malaysia—Brazilian resident Malika Aboussena shared a photo of her friend Rafal Zelbert on Facebook and wrote: “Beautiful eyes; where are you now?” More... [...
- + Human Rights Watch Calls on Armenia to Release Jailed Opposition Activist—The authorities charged Safaryan with using violence against the police, and on January 3, a court granted a police investigator’s request to hold Saf...
- + Maestro Petrossian Defies Health to Conduct Chorale—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Days before conducting the Erevan Choral Society in its annual Christmas extravaganza, Konstantin Petrossian was confined to a hospit...
- + The Implications of Turkey’s Renewed War on the Kurds— ‘Their response to eliminate the Armenian problem was to attempt the elimination of the Armenians themselves.’ (Photo: Ottoman newspaper ...
- + Yessayan’s Literary Testimony Details Adana Massacres—Special for the Armenian Weekly In the year of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, we saw hosts of books published on the genocide, attended many insp...
- + Romania: Crackdown on ATM 'Cyber-Robbers'—Romanian police working with European colleagues have cracked down on a group suspected of using malicious software in order to crack and rob ATM mach...
- + Turkey: Vessel Carrying 13 Tons of Marijuana Stopped—Turkish authorities have captured a vessel carrying more than 13 tons of marijuana that was reportedly meant to be distributed to European countries, ...
- + Aunt of Convicted Former Soldier: 'They found a defenseless boy and put the blame on him'—Tsolak Poghosyan, now in his thirteenth year behind bars in Armenia, recently sent a letter to Investigative Journalists NGO President Edik Baghdasary...
- + House Foreign Affairs Committee Questions Warlick in Wake of Escalation of Azerbaijani Attacks—WASHINGTON—U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-Calif.) urged the Obama Administration to speed up implementation of Royce-Engel ...
- + Yerevan Municipality Spends $83,700 for X-Mas Tree and Holiday Concerts—This year, the Yerevan Municipality has allocated 40.5 million AMD ($83,700) for installing and lighting a Christmas tree in Republic Square and for f...
- + Major $ 732.6 Million Cocaine Seizure Reported in UK and Spain—The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has seized three tons of cocaine, worth half a billion British pounds sterling (US$ 732.6 million) and arrested sev...
- + Philadelphia Community Raises over $13,000 for Syrian-Armenian Relief—By Roupen Yaramian On Dec. 18, 2015, a crowd of almost 100 Philadelphia community members gathered in the St. Gregory’s Church Founder’s Hall. The P...
- + Kirk Kerkorian Leaves a Legacy of Honesty, Humility and an Epic Film—On June 15, the Armenian nation lost one of its greatest sons—a man who, through his brilliance, humility, and honesty, rose to become a symbol of gen...
- + Tekir: Armenian Ghosts Are Demanding Justice in Turkey—The following text was adapted from a speech delivered by Nor Zartonk spokesperson Sayat Tekir at the Armenian National Committee of America Eastern R...
- + A Bridge Made of Vordan Karmir: A Conversation with Turkish Artist Asl? ?avu?o?lu—Asl? ?avu?o?lu is a conceptual artist whose installations have been exhibited in Paris, Sao Paulo, Istanbul, London, Vienna, and New York City. Her re...
- + Car Chase Ends in Shooting of Suspect of Los Angeles Crime Spree—Artyom Gasparyan, 32, a man suspected in a month long series of carjackings, robberies and shootings in Los Angeles County, was shot and critically wo...
- + Made in Italy: Investigators Spotlight 'Agromafia' in Major Counterfeit Food Seizures—Last month, Italian State Forestry police and the District Anti-Mafia Directorate (DDA) of Bari, Italy seized 7,000 tons of counterfeit olive oil. Bra...
- + Poem: Without the Sea—Like golden suns the garden sunflowers soar in the stormy firmament entranced my eyes trail their motions… In my smile-filled days of ch...
- + Armenian Soprano Anush Hovhannisyan with Philharmonia Orchestra and Chinese Pianist Lang Lang at Royal Festival Hall—Philharmonia Orchestra and Philharmonia Voices under the baton of renowned Norwegian conductor Salonen gave a recital dedicated to the great Norwegian...
- + Why Should We Armenians Want Zionists to “Recognize” Us?—"Even today I am willing to volunteer to do the dirty work for Israel, to kill as many Arabs as necessary, to deport them, to expel and burn them...
- + Reality Show Saves Serbian Drug Trafficker—He cursed and openly threatened people. He beat them up in front of the whole world. Just out of view he bedded beautiful, young wannabe celebrities. ...
- + Banks, Oil, and Manats Add Up to Bluster—It seems to me I may have just realized why, over the past year and a half or so, Azerbaijan’s bellicosity and acting on that impulse have risen, cost...
- + New Year’s Resolutions a Lesson in Futility—Keeping a resolution for the New Year is a lot like the cat chasing his tail. Much as he tries, he cannot quite catch up with it. I’ve been making re...
- + New Year’s Resolution: Humility—Special for the Armenian Weekly During a time when it seems no one can say the right thing because it is offensive to someone or it isn’t nuanced en...
- + Kurdish MP Calls for International Solidarity in Face of Turkish State Violence— Faysal Sar?y?ld?z The following letter was penned by Faysal Sar?y?ld?z, a member of Turkey’s Parliament from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic ...
- + OCCRP Declares Milo Djukanovi? 2015 Organized Crime and Corruption ‘Person of the Year’—His first real job was as the Prime Minister of Montenegro. He has either been the President or Prime Minister for most of the nearly three decades o...
- + Azerbaijan’s Parliament Introduces Outrageous Anti-American Resolution—Given the joyful spirit of the holiday season, I wanted to dedicate my article to a cheerful subject. However, when I saw the text of the bizarre reso...
- + Book Review: Tufankjian’s ‘There Is Only the Earth’—Special for the Armenian Weekly Cover of Tufankjian’s There is Only the Earth Scout Tufankjian received photographic repute by becoming ...
- + Overhaul of Azerbaijan’s National Security Ministry and Its Significance—Special for the Armenian Weekly Eldar Mahmudov The last two months have seen an unprecedented crackdown on one of the pillars of the Aliyev regi...
- + Alaverdi Pupils Speak Out: Are School Uniforms 'Cool'?—The psychologist believes that schools should allow pupils to express their individuality within certain prescribed limits. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Belgrade Court Acquits Stanko Subotic of Cigarette Smuggling Charges in Final Ruling—After months of post-poned trials and seven years of litigation, the Belgrade Court of Appeals acquitted controversial businessman Stanko Subotic of c...
- + So Long, 2015—The challenge of investigative reporting is to always be a little ahead of the game. The people we write about are very smart, often wealthy and powe...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 500 Rounds Across Line of Contact—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan fired more than 500 rounds of various caliber small arms and 60 millimeter grenade launchers ye...
- + Mrs. Alikian, or What is Armenia?—It all started with my 11th grade chemistry teacher, Mrs. Alikian, who was to become my first Russian teacher, my second mama-jan and a life-long ment...
- + President Sargsyan Pays Respects at Yerablour Pantheon—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, escorted by government and church leaders, today visited the Yerevan’s Yerablour Pantheon to pay respects to thos...
- + Yerevan New Years - Snow, Colder Temps Predicted—Snow is predicted for Yerevan form December 31 to January 2. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Footballers Spread Holiday Cheer to Kids at Yerevan Hospital—Henrikh Mkhitaryan and other footballers went from room to room, saying hello to kids who will be spending New Years in the hospital. More... [Categ...
- + A Cocker Spaniel Named ‘Dznoont’— ‘My name is Dznoont and I’m a Christmas dog.’ Dear humans: Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Dznoont and I’m a Christmas dog. ...
- + Congressional Leaders, Rights Groups Urge White House to Characterize ISIS Attacks on Christians ‘Genocide’—WASHINGTON—With Christmas just days away, 30 U.S. Representatives, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-Calif.), have called on...
- + Sargsyan Sends New Years Greetings to Faculty/Students of Armenian Schools in Syria—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has sent a congratulatory message to faculty and students of the score of Armenian schools operating in conditions o...
- + Shoushanik – Yerevan’s Optimistic Balloon Seller—Shoushanik Galoyan doesn’t plan anything elaborate to celebrate New Years – just a modest family dinner on the eve. There’s no money for a real party....
- + Unbreakable Bond: 10 Year-Old Davit and Grandfather to Usher in the New Year in Mayisyan Village Animal Barn—10 year-old Davit and I talk on the grounds of the animal farm. Sunlight hits his face. He closes one eye from the burst. Then, he looks at me and smi...
- + 125th Anniversary of the ARF Celebrated in Armenia—YEREVAN (A.W.)—On the morning of Dec. 11, Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) members and supporters from around the world convened at Yerevan’s Y...
- + Toronto Armenian Community Resettles Syrian Refugees—Special for the Armenian Weekly The phones ring continuously at the Armenian Community Center of Toronto SAH office. (Photo: Toronto Star) TOR...
- + Azerbaijani Sniper Kills Artsakh Army Soldier—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that an Azerbaijani sniper today killed Karen Akoulyan, a soldier serving at a northern military outpost of t...
- + Narek the Collector: Wants to Open a ‘Proper’ Museum in His Native Horom Village—Narek Davtyan, 24, lives Shirak’s Horom village. He’s turned one of the rooms in the house into a temporary museum featuring scores of old copper ite...
- + Hamazkayin Dance Instructor Tovmas Harutyunyan Passes Away— Tovmas Harutyunyan Hamazkayin Eastern Region, Hamazkayin New Jersey, and Hamazkayin Philadelphia are extremely saddened by the untimely death of B...
- + Two Suspects Arrested in Yerevan Gas Station Armed Robbery and Murder—Armenia’s Investigative Committee reports that two suspects have arrested for the armed robbery of a Yerevan gasoline station on December 21, resultin...
- + Artskah-Azerbaijan Border Relatively Calm—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that the military situation along the Line of Contact with Azerbaijan was relatively calm yesterday and last nig...
- + Armenians, Kurds Hold Protest Action in LA—Remember El?i, Dink, Balikci LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Dozens of local activists and community members gathered at the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles» ...
- + Drug Monopoly in Armenia: Testing Center Wields Powerful Boycott Regarding Imports—The Center, as a leading player in Armenia’s medicine market, is creating unfair business conditions and stifling competition as it wields a powerful ...
- + Henrikh Mkhitaryan Named Armenia's Best 2015 Footballer—Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been declared the best 2015 football player in Armenia by the Football Federation of Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian PM Talks Energy with Georgian Deputy PM—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today in Yerevan hosted Kakha Kalazde, the Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia and its Minister of Economics. ...
- + Russia Raids Homes of Open Russia Employees, Arrests Khodorkovsky in Absentia—Officers from the Russian Investigative Committee raided the apartments of employees of Open Russia, a pro-democracy initiative spearheaded by Kremlin...
- + Azerbaijan Cross Border Fire Has Decreased, Says Artsakh Ministry—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijani forces fired fewer rounds across the Line of Contact yesterday when compared to previous days. ...
- + Carlos Melconian Appointed President of National Bank of Argentina—Stressing that the Bank of Argentina "will take a more prominent role as a development bank," Melconian began his tenure after being appoint...
- + Armenian Customs Officials Seize Gold Jewelry Smuggled from Turkey—Armenian customs officials seized 1,529 grams of gold jewelry hidden in a bags of clothes being sent from Turkey by an Armenian citizen through a carg...
- + Investigative Committee Launches Dec. 6 Referendum Vote Fixing Criminal Investigation—Armenia’s Investigative Committee has launched criminal investigation based on a claim made by Christina Gevorgyan, attorney for the Against Legal Arb...
- + ExxonMobil Corporation Awards STEM Grant to Hovnanian School— NEW MILFORD, N.J.—At Hovnanian School’s annual Manti Family Night on Fri., Dec. 5, ExxonMobil Corporation bestowed a generous grant to the school for...
- + AMAA Presents ‘Best of Christmas’ Holiday Concert—PARAMUS, N.J—Organized by co-chairs Anita Buchakjian and Seta Nalbandian with the coordination of featured soprano Solange Merdinian, the Armenian Mis...
- + Obama Should Dismiss Baer for Favoring ISIS Ally Turkey— Ambassador Baer (Photo: OSCE) Even the most uninformed person on earth is aware by now that Turkey is a major accomplice of ISIS. There have been c...
- + Samvel Konsoulyan of Lori: Foraging the Forest to Feed His 5 Kids—The village was freezing but Samvel only wore a thin jacket. He said he was used to it. Samvel has no permanent job and sustains the family by gatheri...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 2,000 Rounds Along Artsakh Line of Contact, Says Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan fired more than 2,000 rounds of various caliber rifle weapons during skirmishes along the Line...
- + Green 2015: ATP Plants 230,000 Trees in Armenia and Artsakh—As leaders from 195 nations negotiated a new global climate change agreement in Paris, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) was putting the final touches on ano...
- + Yerevan Gets $163.1 Million 2016 Budget—Yerevan’s Municipality today passed a 78.2 billion AMD (US$163.1 million) 2016 budget for Armenia’s capital. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sarkisian, Aliyev Meet amid Heightened Tensions—Nalbandian: Baku Resorts to Violence to Compensate for Its Insecurities During Negotiations BERN, Switzerland (A.W.)—Armenia’s President Serge Sarki...
- + 78 Year-Old Mrs. Asya: “If I sleep, just for an hour, I’d go hungry.”—Mrs. Asya is one of the 100 former employees of Yerevan’s “Center Cleaning” now out of work after the company dissolved. She still hasn’t received her...
- + Help Clear Artsakh of Landmines: Donate Today!—A quarter of these victims are children. Beyond the physical danger, land mines and cluster bombs cripple the economy by denying farmers the use of th...
- + Armenian Parliament Prez Calls for Minute of Silence to Honor Fallen Artsakh Soldiers—Before getting down to business today, Armenian National Assembly President Galoust Sahakyan called on legislators to stand for a minute of silence t...
- + Mother's Tetsimony Leads to Criminal Investigation Into Death of Soghomon Kocharyan—Armenia’s Department of Corrections has reported that it has launched a criminal case of “abuse of official authority” surrounding the November 7, 20...
- + Edward Nalbandian chaired CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting—On December 21, Foreign Minister of Armenia, Chairman of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Council of Foreign Ministers, chaired the...
- + Serzh Sargsyan Presides at CSTO Meeting in Moscow—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today presided at a council session of the Russian led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Moscow. ...
- + $35.2 Million in Additional Tax to Be Levied, Says Inspectorate Head—Samvel Isakahakyan, who heads the Financial-Budgetary Oversight Inspectorate at Armenia’s Ministry of Finance, reported today that as a result of tax...
- + Pallone, Schiff Slam Baer’s Statement Praising Turkey?s Role in Karabagh Negotiations—WASHINGTON—Hours after U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Daniel Baer’s statement citing Turkey&#...
- + OSCE Minsk Group: Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Continue Engagement on Settlement Proposals—The Presidents confirmed their readiness to continue engagement on proposals regarding a settlement currently under negotiation. More... [Category: ...
- + Armenian FM Nalbandyan On Today's Sargsyan-Aliyev Meet: Two Sides Remain "Not Close"—“In fact, during this meeting, the parties expressed their approaches regarding different elements, different principles, to settling the problem. We ...
- + Granite City Community Shows Support to Syrian Armenians—GRANITE CITY, Ill.—On Dec. 14, members of the Granite City Armenian community gathered at the St. Gregory Armenian Community Center to hear a presenta...
- + US Ambassador to OSCE Defends Turkey’s Role in Karabagh Peace Talks—Hachikian: Why Do US Officials Allow Themselves to Be Used as Props in Erdogan’s Farce? » WASHINGTON — Armenian National Committee of America...
- + Three NKR Servicemen Killed Ahead of Sarkisian-Aliyev Meeting—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Three Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR) servicemen were killed on Dec. 17-18, in two failed penetration attempts by Azerbaijani ...
- + Hetq a 3 Time Winner at Suitcase 2015 Migration Journalism Awards Ceremony—Pap Hayrapetyan's “International Crisis Forces Sevan Furniture Maker to Return Home” and Armineh Ghoukasyan’s “Dr. Arslanyan from Aleppo: All His Pati...
- + Prison Notes: Yenokyan and Former American Prisoner, Freed 16 Years After Wrongful Conviction, Exchange Observations on Lapses in Judicial Systems—I am a life-term prisoner from the Republic of Armenia, whose destiny is somewhat similar to yours, the only difference being that your struggle for...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed During Firefight with Azerbaijani Forces—Fidar Aloyan, a soldier in the Artsakh Defense Army, was killed last night during a firefight with Azerbaijani forces. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Former Armenian Deputy Defense Minister Arrested on Suspicion of Aiding Criminal Gang—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) reports that Vahan Shirkhanyan, a former deputy defense minister of Armenia, was arrested today on suspicion...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Leaves for Artsakh to Assess Recent Military Escalation—Against the backdrop of escalating military skirmishes and casualties on the Artsakh-Azerbaijan Line of Contact, Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohan...
- + ARS Participates in First International Day for Genocide Commemoration at U.N.—By Anahid M. Ugurlayan On Dec. 9, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) participated in an historic day for the Armenian people. It marked the first Uni...
- + From Destruction to Resurrection—Groong (Crane)! Groong , what word do you have of home? Le Le Yaman (Alas)! Le Le Yaman , our home, your home! Oh, Groong , send word! Send wo...
- + Syrian Armenian Community Leader Tours East Coast for Emergency Appeal—Detroit, Boston, Providence Armenian Communities Rally for Syrian Armenian Relief Unger Nerses Sarkissian speaking in Providence As part of an...
- + Former PM Tigran Sargsyan Partially Wins Slander Suit Against Businessman Hayrapetyan—An Armenian court yesterday partially ruled in favor of Tigran Sargsyan, a former prime minister of Armenia now serving as the country’s ambassador to...
- + Investigative Committee Throws out Bribery Claim by Local HAK Election Committee Member—Armenia’s Investigative Committee has written to Hetq saying that it has rejected launching a criminal case based on a Hetq article in which Samvel Bo...
- + Former President Arrested on Corruption Allegations—Montenegrin authorities today arrested the former president of Serbia and Montenegro, who they suspect was involved in large-scale corruption cases in...
- + US Court Sentences Russian Nuclear Official in $2.1 Million Bribery Scheme—A US federal court sentenced Vadim Mikerin to 48 months in prison this week for facilitating a US$ 2.1 million bribery scheme as the middleman between...
- + 3 Artsakh Soldiers Die: 2 While Repulsing Azerbaijani Attack—Arstakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that two of its soldiers were killed last night while repulsing a multi-pronged Azerbaijani incursion across the...
- + Murder Trial of Russian Soldier Permyakov Starts in Gyumri—The murder trial of Russian soldier Valery Permyakov, charged with killing seven Avetisyan family members in their Gyumri home on January 15, 2015, go...
- + GeoProm Mining CEO Talks Biz with Amenia PM Abrahamyan—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamayan and Roman Khudoliy, Chief Executive Officer of the GeoProMining (GPM) Group, discussed mining prospects in A...
- + Kherdian’s 1990 Book of Poetry Makes a Comeback— The 25th Anniversary Edition of Kherdian’s The Dividing River / The Meeting Shore In December 1990, David Kherdian’s The Dividing Ri...
- + NY ARF Hosts 125th Anniversary Celebration—Raises $30,000 for Syrian Armenian Relief Efforts NEW YORK—On Sat. Dec. 5, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) New York “Armen Garo” Gomide...
- + Senator Mark Kirk Applauds Armenian Commitment to #Nkpeace—‘What better meeting place to celebrate Nagorno Karabagh’s commitment to freedom and democracy than the United States’ Capitol, which, lik...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 180 Times, Reports Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire more than 180 times yesterday and last night, firing mo...
- + Sargsyan, Aliyev, to Meet in Switzerland—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan leaves for Bern, Switzerland, on December 18 to meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev the following day. Mo...
- + 1st Section of North-South Highway to Open by End of December, Says Deputy Minister—Armenian First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Artour Arakelyan today said that Tranche 1 (Artashat to Ashtarak) of the North-South Hi...
- + Artsakh Military Repels Azerbaijani Incursion and Inflicts Casualties—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that last night its forces repelled a three-pronged incursion attempt by Azerbaijan along the eastern section ...
- + ?etin: The ‘Secret’ Known by All—The following article was adapted from a presentation that Fethiye ?etin gave at the Gross Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies (GCHGS) at ...
- + ‘Pari Yegak’ – Welcome to Canada—It has been difficult to ignore the overwhelming international coverage of Canada’s acceptance of Syrian refugees over the past couple of weeks. From ...
- + Beglaryan Discusses Baku’s Misguided Escalation Strategy—Anticipates Renewed Efforts at Escalation ahead of Sarkisian-Aliyev Meeting Artak Beglaryan STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—In the span of a week, four ...
- + “Heightened tensions between Russia and Turkey do not impact NATO relations with countries of the South Caucasus”—The conference, organized by the Region Research Center, focused on current security challenges facing the South Caucasus and measures to be taken by ...
- + Unibank Creates Modern Data Processing Center—This is a several-stage project requiring significant investment from the bank. More... [Category: Politics]
- + China, Egypt imprison record numbers of journalists—Egypt is second only to China as the world’s worst jailer of journalists in 2015. Worldwide, the number of journalists behind bars for their work decl...
- + Citizen Office opens in Tumanyan Municipality, Armenia—On the 16th of December, 2015 another Citizen Office equipped with the Municipal Management and Information System (MMIS) opens in Tumanyan, Lori Marz...
- + Europol Arrests 12 in Crackdown on ‘Trojan Horse’ Cyber Crime Across Europe—Europol spearheaded a two-week joint operation with law enforcement agencies across France, Norway and Romania in a major bust of remote-access Trojan...
- + Near East Foundation Holds Centennial Gala Celebration—NEW YORK, N.Y.—The Near East Foundation (NEF) is the oldest non-sectarian international development organization in the United States. And it celebrat...
- + The Armenian Side of Tony Bennett— The inimitable Tony Bennett Like another one of his gems from “Love Story,” just where do you begin with Tony Bennett? He fought with an Armenian ...
- + Bohjalian Discusses New Book, Armenia in Weekly Interview— Bohjalian in Armenia (Photo: Aaron Spagnolo) Acclaimed novelist Chris Bohjalian’s latest book, The Guest Room , will be released just in time for ...
- + Hayk Kyureghyan Ends 26 Day Prison Hunger Strike—Hayk Kyureghyan, sentenced to nine years for discharging an air pistol towards police, today ended his 26 day protest hunger strike. More... [Catego...
- + Yerevan Police Detain Liberty Square Sit-Down Striker—The New Armenia Salvation Front, in a public communiqu?, demanded that police present a valid basis for detaining Tarverdyan and called for his immedi...
- + Moscow Rejects Navalny Suit Against Prosecutor Chaika—The Presnensky District Court of Moscow dismissed opposition activist Alexei Navalny’s suit against Russian Prosecutor General Yuri Chaika reported Sp...
- + Australian Court Pulls Nurofen from Shelves: Pain Killer Sold In Armenia—The Federal Court of Australia has ordered a variety of pain killers, marketed under the name Nurofen and manufactured by Reckitt Benckiser, to be rem...
- + Georgia: Land Grab Penalties Forgiven—A Republic of Georgia government program to sell valuable public land for below-market or token prices to encourage development has turned into a land...
- + Artsakh Refutes Azerbaijani Claim That It Killed 3 Armenian Soldiers—Artsakh’s Ministry Of Defense today refuted a claim made by Azerbaijan that three Armenian soldiers were killed when it destroyed an Artsakh firing po...
- + Yerevan State Medical University Students Conduct Free Medical Exams in Berd—Students from Yerevan’s State Medical Center conducted free medical exams for adults in the Tavoush border town of Berd on December 11 and 12. More....
- + Lifers at Noubarashen Penitentiary Renew Hunger Strike: Demand Case Review—Attempting to verify the news, Hetq contacted the Department of Corrections at the Ministry of Justice and we were told that 28 petitions had been rec...
- + Nagorny Karabakh: ICRC Submits Updated List of Missing Persons—More than 20 years after the ceasefire agreement, families still do not know what happened to relatives who went missing during the Nagorny Karabakh c...
- + U.S. Embassy Welcomes Commitment of Armenian Government to Investigate Referendum Irregularities—We have previously noted our serious concern about credible allegations of irregularities in the referendum reported by non-partisan observers and var...
- + MP Postanjyan Chides Parliament For Not Discussing Dec. 6 'Criminal' Referendum—During a special session of Armenia’s National Assembly to debate the 2016-2018 program of the country’s National Statistical Service, Heritage Party ...
- + MP Postanjyan and Parliament VP Sharmazanov Have Verbal Tiff—Heritage Party MP Zarouhie Postanjyan had her microphone cut off a second time today while speaking in Armenia’s National Assembly. More... [Categor...
- + Armenia's Investigation Commission Launches 12 Criminal Cases Linked to Dec. 6 Referendum—Armenia’s Investigative Commission (IC) reports today that it received a total of 201 notices/complaints regarding alleged violations that occurred du...
- + Congressional Karabagh Briefing to Address Escalating Azerbaijani Aggression—Annual Capitol Hill Celebration of Artsakh Freedom Caps Two Days of ANCA Grassroots Pro-Artsakh Advocacy WASHINGTON—A Capitol Hill celebration of Na...
- + Kobe Bryant’s Mistake and the Lesson for Our Youth—Kobe Bryant was my favorite basketball player growing up—an idol of sorts. I would often try to emulate his moves on the basketball court, and always ...
- + Father of Hayk Kyureghyan Issues Warning About His Son's Deteriorating Health in Prison—The father of Hayk Kyureghyan, sentenced in September to nine years for firing an air pistol in the direction of the police in July 2014, says his son...
- + Syunik Governor Gears Up to Operate Voskedzor Gold Mine—Geghi Gold LLC has filed a preliminary environmental impact assessment filing with Armenia’s Ministry of the Environment regarding the Voskedzor minin...
- + EBRD Gives 8 Million Euro Loan for Yerevan Solid Waste Landfill—The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €8 million loan to Armenia to finance the construction of a solid waste lan...
- + Serbia: Members of International Cocaine Trafficking Group Receive Lengthy Prison Terms—A Court in Belgrade sentenced the several members of a criminal organization which trafficked millions of dollars worth of cocaine from South America ...
- + FBI Busts Romanian Investor for Bribery of US Air Force Major—A Sacramento federal court charged Dumitru Martin, a Romanian investor, with bribing a United States Air Force major in order to win a US $10.4 millio...
- + Yerevan: Artak’s “Green Tank” Comes to a Halt Outside National Security Service—It’s not often one sees a green cardboard tank making its way through the streets of Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Another Artsakh Soldier Killed by Azerbaijani Sniper—Azerbaijani sniper fire killed Karen Grigoryan, a soldier in the Artsakh Defense Army, yesterday evening along the Line of Contact. More... [Categor...
- + AIWA Press Publishes Zabel Yessayan’s ‘In the Ruins’—First-Hand Account of Aftermath of 1909 Massacre of Armenians Cover of In the Ruins BOSTON, Mass.—The Armenian International Women’s Ass...
- + Manoyan Visits South America, Discusses Genocide Reparations— Giro Manoyan and Khatchik DerGhouhassian BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Prensa Armenia)—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau member»Giro Manoya...
- + On the Road to Exile: 100 Years Later in Kayseri—Special for the Armenian Weekly Kayseri While moving forward by rail to the Kayseri provincial borders, we take a two-day break to briefly explor...
- + Yerevan Resident Karineh Hovsepyan: “This is a cave; we are cave dwellers”—“This is a cave; we are cave dwellers,” says Karineh, her damp eyes gazing at the table. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Russia’s Use of Soft Power in Armenia to Maintain Influence—After the collapse of the Soviet Union a set of objective factors resulted in Russia’s wrapping in its domestic affairs at the early stage. Due to har...
- + Armenia's National Football Squad Gets New Head Coach—Armenia’s Football Federation today appointed Varuzhan Soukiasyan as the head coach of the national football team. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Kills Artsakh Soldier—Vardan Vardanyan, a soldier serving at an eastern outpost of the Artsakh Defense Arm, was killed earlier today by Azerbaijani gunfire, this according ...
- + EU Financing: Armenia’s Government Not Always Answerable to Donor Organization—Thus, the public at large must demand that both parties of the grant equation come clean and provide comprehensive information on such programs. The ...
- + Ukraine Toxic Chemical Clean-up Under Investigation—Between 2011 and 2013, an Israeli company called S.I. Group Consort Ltd. won a series of contracts worth more than 1 billion Ukrainian hryvnia (about...
- + ‘We Are Gyumri’ Launches Scholarship Fund— The ‘We Are Gyumri’ campaign first launched in 2014 LOS ANGELES—On the 27th anniversary of the earthquake that shook Armenia on Dec. 7,...
- + Billions Recognize Armenian Genocide—Last month, I reported in this column the results of the Zogby Analytics survey, which found that 35 percent of the American public was aware of the A...
- + Surviving Aleppo: An Interview with Nerses Sarkissian—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—As the Syrian Civil War approaches its five-year mark, the historic Armenian community of Syria continues to be caught in the ...
- + Armenian President;"Best way to pay tribute to the memory of the innocent victims of this most horrendous crime is the united fight against genocide"—On the occasion of the first ever observation of International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Preven...
- + Azerbaijan: Court Releases Famed Human Rights Activist—Azerbaijani human rights activist Leyla Yunus was released from prison early today by the Baku Court of Appeals due to deteriorating health, according...
- + Fraud, Theft and Money Laundering Totaled $1.1 Trillion in 2013, Says Report—A new report published by Washington, DC-based Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a research and advisory nonprofit, declared that “illicit financial f...
- + OSCE Representative urges authorities in Armenia to ensure journalists’ rights to report in a free and safe manner—“I urge the authorities to thoroughly investigate all incidents involving the violation of journalists’ rights,” Mijatovi? said. “Impunity for violenc...
- + Bulgaria: Minister’s Classmate Wins Bids for Expensive SUVs, Website Says—A classmate of Desislava Taneva, Bulgaria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food, may have won all public bids for supplying the state forest enterprises ...
- + Armenia: The Curse of Education “Reform”—When you hear the word “reform,” you had better grab your wallet. More... [Category: Politics]
- + UN Secrestary General: "Today we reaffirm our commitment to protecting human rights as the foundation of our work"—Amid large-scale atrocities and widespread abuses across the world, Human Rights Day should rally more concerted global action to promote the timeless...
- + Yerevan Cops Nix "New Armenia Front" Tent; Marchers Detained—Yerevan police today prevented members of the New Armenia Salvation Front from erecting a tent in Liberty Square during a speech by Heritage Party lea...
- + Human Rights Office in Yerevan Hit with Paint: Anonymous Group Calls for "Bold Action'—No one will defend your rights better than you. Not the next paid Human Rights Defender, nor the good willed president, the political parties or even ...
- + Police Detain Four Sit-Down Protesters in Yerevan—Police today detained four members of the New Armenia Salvation Front (NASF) who had been staging a sit-down protest in Yerevan’s Liberty Square. Mo...
- + Violinist Emmanuel Tjeknavorian Awarded Prize in 2015 Sibelius Competition—By Ara Arakelian BOSTON, Mass.—Violinist Emmanuel Tjeknavorian won second prize recently at the coveted 2015 Jean Sibelius International Violin Comp...
- + ‘ONEArmenia’ Recruits Santas—YEREVAN—On Wed., Nov. 25, ONEArmenia launched “Santas Wanted!”, a platform that enables people around the world to gift Christmas presents to children...
- + Yes, but No: How the Rights of 677 Citizens Were Trampled—By Ivan Ardhaldjian Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced yesterday that 825,622 citizens, around 63.4 percent of eligible voters,...
- + PACE: ‘Armenia’s Constitutional Referendum Driven by Political Interests, Not Public Welfare’—The delegation of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) has issued the following statement on the monitoring and the outcomes of the D...
- + U.S. Embassy Gives 'Thumbs-Up' to Passage of Constitutional Change Referendum—The change in the form of Armenia’s government that will result from the new constitution is significant. More... [Category: Politics]
- + MP Postanjyan Suggests Mock Funeral for Syunik Governor—Arguing that everyone had a part to play in toppling Armenia’s “criminal regime”, Heritage Party MP Zarouhie Postanjan today declared in parliament th...
- + Kremlin Foe Khodorkovsky Defies Summons to Moscow in Criminal Case—Almost two years after receiving a presidential pardon from Russian President Vladimir Putin, former oil billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been sum...
- + Azerbaijani Sniper Fire Kills One Artsakh Soldier—An Armenian soldier serving on the Artsakh frontline was killed by Azerbaijani sniper fire on December 8, this according to the Artsakh Ministry of De...
- + Armenian PM: 'Together We Can Make Armenia Flourish Economically'—Wrapping up, Abrahamyan stated called for the input of all healthy forces and rational proposals to resolve the economic issues facing Armenia. More...
- + Mary Balian Releases New CD ‘Hooysus Es’— Mary Balian Singer/songwriter Mary Balian recently released her second CD of Armenian Christian contemporary music. “ Hooysus Es ” (You Are My Hope...
- + Earthquake Memories Keep KOHAR Star Thankful— Kayane Manougian, a concertmaster with the KOHAR Symphony Orchestra, counts her blessings each day at surviving the earthquake of Dec. 7, 1988. (Phot...
- + Constitutional Amendments Approved in Armenia’s Referendum—Election Observers Share Preliminary Assessments YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced today that 825,622 citizens, ...
- + Serbia: 16 kg High-Purity Heroin Seized at Bulgarian Border—Two people were arrested Sunday when Serbian police found more than 16 kilograms of heroin hidden in a truck crossing into the country at its border w...
- + Edward Nalbandian and Federica Mogherini announced the launch of negotiations on Armenia-European Union framework agreement—On December 7 Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign ...
- + Preliminary statement on the conduct of the Constitutional Referendum Citizen Observer Initiative and European Platform for Democratic Elections Republic of Armenia—Preliminary statement on the conduct of the Constitutional Referendum Citizen Observer Initiative and European Platform for Democratic ElectionsRepubl...
- + Polls Close in Constitutional Referendum—Opposition Takes to the Streets YEREVAN (A.W.)—A total of 1,296,368 people, around 50.51 percent of eligible voters, participated in today’s referen...
- + Kasakh Village: 178 Residents Registered at One Apartment—178 residents are registered at one address located on the voter rolls posted at the 26/27 polling station in the Kotayk Province village of Kasakh. ...
- + Duplicate Voting: A Quick Costume Change Is the Key—See any similarity in the two sets of photos below? More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ajapnyak Precinct Prez - 'Someone voted in your name? Vote in someone else's'—Entering her local polling station in Yerevan's Ajapnyak district to vote in today’s constitutional change referendum, Nelli Minasyan (photo) saw that...
- + 2015 Referendum: 50.1% of Eligible Voters Went to the Polls—2015 Referendum: 50.1% of Eligible Voters Went to the Polls More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Referendum: Yes 63.35% - No 32.35%—By a vote of 63.35% to 32.35%, Armenia’s December 6 constitutional change referendum passed, this according to the country’s Central Election Commissi...
- + Artskah FM On Working Visit to USA—On December 6, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan left for the USA on a working visit. More... [Category: P...
- + HAK Declares Boycott of Parliament—A day after the referendum to modify Armenia’s constitution passed the opposition based HAK (Armenian National Congress) declared that it would be boy...
- + Yerevan Resident: 'Others Voted in My Name and For My Son Living Overseas'—Yerevan resident Zarouhie Mouradyan told Hetq that it took her 30 minutes and raising a bit of a stink to convince local election officials to file an...
- + New Armenia Front Claims its Supporters were Attacked in Yerevan's Liberty Square—The NSAF claims the attackers, members of the Gyumri and Etchmiadzin branches of the Yrkrapah Union, were led by Yura Aleksanyan, a leader of the Gyum...
- + Polls Open in Armenia for Constitutional Change Referendum—Voting began at 8 this morning at Armenia’s 1,997 polling stations on a referendum, which if approved, would make substantially modify the country’s c...
- + Seryozha from Margara: "I voted yes because I heard the kolkhoz would reopen"—Yeghishyan said he was told that according to the draft constitution, the old Soviet kolkhoz would be reestablished. The senior citizen is a fan of th...
- + 'Enough Already' - Republican Party Proxy Seizes Hetq Reporter's Computer—Minutes ago, Artour Khourshoudyan, a election proxy for the ruling Republican Party of Armenia seized the computer of a Hetq reporter covering the ref...
- + Historic Monument Dedicated to Genocide Inaugurated in Las Vegas—LAS VEGAS, Nev.—On Sat., Nov. 14, Armenians from Las Vegas and beyond gathered at Sunset Park for the unveiling and dedication of a monument that pays...
- + UAF Ends Humanitarian Shipments to Armenia—GLENDALE, Calif.—The Board of Directors of the United Armenian Fund (UAF) recently announced that the non-profit organization would be ending its oper...
- + ‘Who Killed the Armenians?’: Egyptian Filmmakers Tackle the Genocide—Special for the Armenian Weekly Last month, both Egyptians and the Armenian community in Egypt had the chance to watch the first screening of “...
- + Robots Inc. and AmeriaBank Introduce World’s Best Robots in Yerevan—For the first time in this part of the world, Robots Inc. (Russia) presents the Bal Robotov (Ball of Robots) project directly initiated by AmeriaBank ...
- + Building on a Shaky Foundation—It’s no secret that the family of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev likes to buy expensive buildings around the world, although it’s rarely clear whe...
- + 2,550,323 Voters Eligible to Participate in December 6 Referendum—The number of registered voters eligible to cast ballots in the December 6 constitutional change referendum is 2,550,323. More... [Category: Politic...
- + December 6 Referendum: Most Common Voting Violations and How to Prevent Them—There are 471 polling stations throughout the 13 election precincts in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Poghosyan to Perform Benefit Concert for Tchaikovsky Music School—NEW YORK—The Armenian-American pianist Karin? Poghosyan will pay tribute to Ludwig van Beethoven (b. Dec. 16, 1770) with a birthday celebration that w...
- + Spotlight on ‘Spotlight’: Two Armenians Who Took On the Catholic Church—Special for the Armenian Weekly Theatrical poster for ‘Spotlight’ (Photo: Open Road Films) It’s no secret by now that Boston has bee...
- + ?Minsk Group Calls NKR Status Quo ?Unsustainable?—BELGRADE, Serbia (A.W.)—The heads of delegation of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group countries expressed conc...
- + December 6 Referendum: Report Violations to Hetq—Hetq is calling on readers planning to vote on the December 6 constitutional change referendum to report any violations they observe, both in and outs...
- + $325 Million Investment to Restart Amulsar Gold Project—Claiming that foreign investment in Armenia is on the uptick, Armenian Minister of the Economy Karen Chshmaritian told a government cabinet session to...
- + Artsakh Repulses Azerbaijani Incursion; One Armenian Soldier Dies—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that an Armenian soldier died early this morning when Artsakh units repulsed an attempted incursion by Azerbai...
- + 68% of Foreign Nationals in Armenian Prisons Hail from Georgia, Russia and Iran—Of the 127 foreign national serving time in Armenia’s prisons in November 2015, 87 are from Georgia, Russia and Iran. More... [Category: Politics]
- + AmeriaBank Crowned Best Armenia Bank 2015—AmeriaBank was recognized as the “2015 Best Bank of Armenia” at an awards ceremony held in London on December 2 organized by The Baker, an English-lan...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 50 Times, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the line of contact ceasefire 50 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 1,0...
- + UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Message on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.—We mark this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the wake of the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developmen...
- + New EU programme for culture and creativity was launched in Armenia—The Eastern Partnership Culture and Creativity Programme was launched by the European Union to support the cultural and creative sectors’ contribution...
- + CSTO Foreign Ministers’ meeting was held in Belgrade under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister of Armenia—On December 3, the Foreign Ministers’ meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states was held in Belgrade under the chair...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Hosts New Iran Ambassador—Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan today met with Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to Armenia Seyed Kazem Sajadi. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Izmir - Nights of Refugee—Mostly not knowing what awaits them if they do take the trip. Moving and the word Europe mean hope for this people. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Macedonia: Newly Formed Special Prosecution Launches Its First Two Corruption Cases—The first two cases launched by the newly formed Macedonian special prosecution unit will focus on Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and former top membe...
- + New Armenia Front to Hold Another Public Rally in Yerevan This Evening—On the heels of yesterday’s rally in Yerevan, calling for an end to the constitutional change process and the ouster of the President Serzh Sargsyan, ...
- + Police Don't Know What They Paid for Devices Measuring Window Tint—Recently, however, Armenia’s Traffic Police have miraculously discovered that severely tinted car windows lead to traffic accidents and are instructin...
- + OSCE Monitoring: No Violations Reported—No ceasefire violations were reported during today’s OSCE monitoring of the line of contact separating Artsakh and Azerbaijan military forces. More....
- + U.S. Embassy Hosts “One Health” Master Class Workshop for Armenian Medical, Scientific Experts—The two-day workshop, hosted by experts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA),...
- + Armenia: 27% of High School Grads Continue Education—From 2000 – 2014, while the number of permanent residents in Armenia dropped by 6.4% (207,300), the number of pupils attending public school (grades 1...
- + Armenian Agricultural Minister Calls for Greater Produce Exports to Russia—At a meeting today with representatives of some twenty large exporters of locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables, Armenian Minister of Agriculture S...
- + Appeals Court Sustains 9 Year Sentence of Hayk Kyureghyan—Armenia’s Criminal Appeals Court today let stand a September 15 decision by a lower court sentencing Hayk Kyureghyan to nine years behind bars for fir...
- + Armenian FM to Attend 'Resolute Support' Meeting in Brussels—Armenian Prime Minister Edward Nalbandian flies to Brussels tomorrow to attend a meeting of member country foreign ministers participating in NATO’s R...
- + Police Announce 'Increased Presence' for December 1 Opposition Rallies in Yerevan—Regarding public rallies, mainly in opposition to proposed changes to Armenia’s constitution scheduled to take place on December 1 in Yerevan, the pol...
- + Serbian Wanted in Germany for Computer Crime Detained at Zvartnots Airport—Armenian law enforcement today detained Serbian citizen Arif Gratsa, wanted for computer crime in Germany, at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airpor...
- + Ukraine: MP Reveals Documents Detailing Bribery Case Against Yatsenyuk Ally—Ukrainian lawmaker Serhiy Leshchenko has revealed Swiss prosecution documents containing details of the case against Mykola Martynenko, deputy head of...
- + Opposition Group Says Police Preventing People From Reaching Yerevan to Attend Rally—The NASF says it has received such news from Vayots Dzor province and the communities of Abovyan, Garni, Byureghavan, Yeghvard, Nor Hadjn and Bouzhaka...
- + Unknown Individuals Break Into Heritage Party Office in Kapan—The New Armenia Salvation Front (NASF) reports that unknown individuals broke into the Kapan office of the Heritage Party last night. More... [Categ...
- + Companies Owned by Vanadzor Mayor Get Lucrative Road Repair Contracts—Companies belonging to the family of Vanadzor Mayor Samvel Darbinyan are heavily engaged in road construction projects financed by the state and commu...
- + Constitutional Change in Armenia: Venice Commission Heads Give Tentative ‘Thumbs-Up’—The cooperation was very fruitful. We have a very big team of experts and each time formulated some recommendations and proposals. More... [Categor...
- + Biography of Sahag Mnatsagan Kasardjian from Sis (1840-1912)—The memoirs of Ashod Kasardjian are divided into different chapters. Family related diaries, presented below, are an important part of these papers. ...
- + Garbage Dump Sustains Yerevan Family: “We aren’t beggars or thieves. We need work”—Her husband Norik and his mother Nouneh leave the house every morning at six and walk to the dump. It takes one and a half hours. They make the same t...
- + ‘New Armenia’ Front Stages Rally in Gyumri: Calls for Peaceful Civil Disobedience—At a rally today in Gyumri, the New Armenia Public Salvation Front (NAPSF) urged citizens to vote ‘no’ in the December 6 referendum that will decide w...
- + EU Financed Programs: Armenia’s Ministries More Interested in Self-Praise Than Financial Disclosure—Armenia’s Ministry of Finance informed Hetq that as part of its cooperation with the EU, Armenia receives financing, at special terms, by the European...
- + Brazil: Police Investigating Killings of 3 Journalists—Brazilian blogger Orislandio Timoteo Ara?jo was shot to death Sunday in Buriticupu, the the second journalist to be killed in the province of Maranh?...
- + Armenia's Police to Spend $416,000 to Send Referendum Notices Via Post—Armenia’s police department will pay HayPost 200.6 million drams (US$416,250) to send notices to residents eligible to vote in the December 6 constitu...
- + Saving Money at a Natural Gas Pump Costs Lives—Koba Jikia was just doing his job, pumping natural gas into cars at a rural filling station in the Republic of Georgia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + VimpelCom Negotiating Near-Record US$ 775 Million in Bribery Penalty—VimpelCom Ltd. is in talks with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to pay a near-record US$ 775 million to settle bribery allegations, according to Bl...
- + Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Telethon Raises $10,378,465—Hayastan All-Armenian Fund worldwide Telethon 2015 raised $10,378,465 in pledges and donations. The amounts raised at the Telethon Our Home will be us...
- + Armenian Minister: Basturma and Sujukh Exports to Russia Now Permitted—At a meeting today in Yerevan with domestic food manufacturers, Armenia’s Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan said that since joining the Eurasia...
- + Students in Some Lori Province Villages Have to Walk 3-10 Kilometers to School—Pupils in around half the villages in the Toumanyan region of Armenia’s Lori Province have to trudge from 3 to 10 kilometers every day to get to the n...
- + Ukrainian International Airlines Will Double the Frequency of Flights—“Ukrainian International Airlines” (МАУ) is going to double the flights to Yerevan in summer of 2016. Now the airline operates one flight per day. Sta...
- + New Armenia Salvation Front Says Regime Is Trying to Link It With Criminal Gang—The “New Armenia Public Salvation Front” (NAPSF) has condemned the government for attempting to link the group to today’s raid by local enforcement on...
- + Criminal Gang Had Maps of Yerevan and Gyumri, Says National Security Service—As proof that the group was planning to carry out criminal acts in Armenia, the NSS says it confiscated maps of Yerevan and Gyumri in today’s raid on ...
- + Wiretaps Raise More Questions About Bulgarian Courts—Leaked recordings that appear to feature two senior Bulgarian magistrates have once again drawn attention to the country’s judiciary, lack of separati...
- + Italy: Journalists Put On Trial Over Vatican Leaks—Italian journalists Emiliano Fittipaldi and Gianluigi Nuzzi, along with three former Vatican officials, have gone on trial charged with criminal misap...
- + New Armenia Front to Hold Rallies in Gyumri and Vanadzor—The Gyumri rally will start at 1pm at Theater Square and the Vanadzor rally is scheduled to commence at 4pm at Artsakh Park. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Police Say They Have Arrested Suspect in Yerevan Shooting Death of Bank Employee—Law enforcement in Armenia report that they have identified a suspect in the November 24 shooting death of 32 year-old H. Atanyan on a downtown Yereva...
- + Yerevan Residents Protest Outside Government Building: Demand Housing Compensation—“I was born in the Shahoumyan district of Karabakh. We had a three story house. The Turks came and seized it. Then we came to Yerevan, to Kond, and bu...
- + Qatar Airways to Operate Flights to Yerevan—Negotiations with Armenia assumed a renewed urgency after Etihad Airways recently announced that it would be halting flights to Armenia. More... [Ca...
- + “This Institution Never Serves The Purpose It Supposedly Has”—Leaning my head on his shoulder I listen to the translation of the Japanese sentences, mixed with Latin letters and Armenian notes. He is holding his ...
- + Criminal Gang Arrested in Yerevan: Large Weapons Cache Seized—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) reports that it has uncovered a criminal gang in Yerevan that was planning to carry out a series of serious ...
- + Artsakh President Convenes Census Working Group—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan today convened a working group to discuss issues related to the census that will take place next month. More... [Cat...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Hosts Serbian Defense Minister in Yerevan—While Nalbandian noted the progress that has been made in recent years to strengthen ties between the two countries, he said that much more needs to b...
- + All-Armenian Fund’s 2015 Phoneathon Raises Over 1.3 Million Euros—Proceeds form the Phoneathon will be used for the construction of community centers in Artsakh, expansion of agricultural projects in Armenia’s Tavush...
- + Balkan Organized Crime Sets up in Prague—Prague, the post-card perfect capital city of the Czech Republic, has long been hugely popular with tourists. But it’s also very popular with other, l...
- + No Reply from Ministry; Noubarashen Inmates Resume Hunger Strike—Fifty inmates serving life sentences at Armenia’s Noubarashen Correctional Facility have resumed their hunger strike after not hearing a response to t...
- + Former Byureghavan Boarding School Director Charged with Torture, Embezzlement—Gayaneh Margaryan, a former director of the Byureghavan Boarding School, has been arrested and charged with using torture against children under her c...
- + Actress Varduhi Varderesyan Dies in Yerevan—The award winning stage and screen actress Varduhi Varderesyan has died in Yerevan at the age of 87. More... [Category: Politics]
- + No State Money to Renovate Schools in Armavir Province: Principals Reluctant to Talk to Reporters—There are at least ten schools in Armenia’s Armavir Province that are in need of immediate renovation, according to the regional government. More......
- + Have Something to Say? Contribute to Hetq!—I’m looking for writers who can broaden the scope of Hetq’s English edition. Arts & Culture, Commentary, Politics, Civil Society, Interviews… M...
- + Armenia Takes Silver at European Team Championship—Armenia’s men’s team came from behind to take second place at the European Team Chess Championship in Reykjavik. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Military Drafts 7,269 During Summer Conscription—Movses Hakobyan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Armenia’s Armed Forces, today said that 7,269 individuals were drafted in the country’s 2015 su...
- + Ten Shirak Communities to Hold Local Elections—Mayoral elections will be held in Geghanis, Garnarith, Shirak, Pezashen, Basen, Toufashen, and Vahramaberd. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Harput - Missionaries—Danish Missionaries in the Kharpert Province: A Brief Introduction More... [Category: Politics]
- + Macedonia’s Special Prosecutor: Mystery Woman, Big Job—New special prosecutor Katica Janeva (pictured) is a woman whose task to untangle allegations made during a recent political crisis in Macedonia is tr...
- + Journalists Sue European Parliament in Historic Freedom of Information Drive—An unprecedented cross-border journalistic initiative, called The MEPs Project, was launched on Nov. 20 to demand greater transparency about expenditu...
- + ANCA-ER Celebrates Grassroots Advocacy at Sold-Out Banquet in Detroit—The 9th Annual Banquet Brings Together Hundreds of Activists from Around the Midwest DETROIT, Mich.—Hundreds of advocates from the Midwest and arou...
- + A 95-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Defies Age— Leo Sarkisian playing the kanoun (Photo: Tom Vartabedian) TEWKSBURY, Mass.—It’s Veterans Day week here at Bayberry Emerald Court and there’s someth...
- + USAID and Smithsonian to Launch Cultural Tourism Project in Armenia—On November 20, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Smithsonian will announce the launch of the “My Armenia” projec...
- + HAK, ARF and OYK to Vote Against 2016 Draft Budget—The Rule of Law (OYK), Armenian National Congress (HAK), and ARF factions in Armenia’s parliament have announced that they will vote against the 2016 ...
- + Solving Armenia’s Garbage Dilemma: 15 Communities Have Been Sorting Trash for Five Years—15 communities in Armenia’s Ararat Province have been operating a collective garbage collection service for the past five years. More... [Category: ...
- + Kalashnikovs Used in Paris Terror Attacks ‘Were Made in Bulgaria’—The Kalashnikov machine guns used in the terror attacks in Paris last Friday were manufactured in Bulgaria, reports Bulgarian National Television (BNT...
- + Armenia’s 2106 Budget: While Certain Medical Assistance Drops, 100 Million AMD in Compensation for Russian Military Aircraft in Armenia—According to the draft, next year the government will spend US$180.4 million in loan resources allocated by foreign nations and international organiza...
- + Footprints: Home Renovation in Yerevan—The paper-thin linoleum floors had finally given out in my rental apartment. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Referendum Run-Up in Armenia: "Yes" Camp Using Administrative Resources—This summary includes information on the clear use of administrative resources, or their possible use, during the referendum campaign in the first hal...
- + Bulgaria: Ultranationalist MP Arrested and Released on Bail—The founder and leader of Bulgaria’s ultranationalist party Ataka (Attack), Volen Siderov, and a fellow legislator from the same party were arrested T...
- + What It Takes to Become a Proud Armenian— Dr. Ara and Milka Jeknavorian find retirement very much Armenian.(Photo: Kevin Jacobus) As the daughter of a prominent Armenian writer, Lorig Gelen...
- + AYF Eastern Region Hosts ARF Educational Weekend in Connecticut—PLAINVILLE, Conn.—In the ARF’s 125th anniversary year, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Eastern Region hosted its biennial ARF Educational Weekend ...
- + Izabel Avedissian (1930-2015)— Izabel Avedissian Izabel Avedissian of Watertown, Mass., passed away on Nov. 13. She was born in Tartus, Syria, on July 15, 1930. Izabel was the b...
- + Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP): stronger partnerships for a stronger neighbourhood—The European Commission and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have unveiled today the main lines of the review of t...
- + Hungary: Pressure on PM’s Son-in-Law Intensifies as EU Probes Tenders—The European Union (EU) has stepped up its efforts to investigate contracts won under suspicious circumstances by a firm linked to the son-in-law of H...
- + Court Battle: Javakhk Armenian Charges Georgian Authorities with Discrimination Based on Nationality—Kobelyan claims that the cadastre agency is violating presidential decree 525 15.09.2007 and his company’s charter. This decree defines the process of...
- + Grand Candy Vardanyan Brothers Pledge 60 million AMD to Hayastan Fund—Karen and Mikael Vardanyan of Armenia, owners of Grand Holding, LLC, have pledged 30 million AMD each to the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund for the constr...
- + ‘They Shall Not Perish’: GenEd Expands Centennial Teacher-Training Services to NJ— Cover of ‘They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Relief’ Teacher’s Guide TEANECK, N.J.—The Genocide Education Project (GenEd), the Near East...
- + Sassounian: Only 35 Percent of Americans Are Aware There Was an Armenian Genocide—For the first time, a prestigious nationwide survey, conducted on Nov. 9 by Zogby Analytics, reveals the extent of the American public’s knowledge and...
- + Do What the West Says, Not What It Does—Advice for Armenia Against Leading Western Educational Reform Tendencies Special for the Armenian Weekly Armenia needs talented youth in order to...
- + Air France Cuts Yerevan-Paris Ticket Prices—Shoushanna Shahinyan, an agent at Yerevan’s Trichk Travel says that Air France is definitely promoting the route and that the price was good. More.....
- + Snow Falling in Armenia's Martouni Region—Snow is falling throughout the region of Martouni , along the southern shore of Armenia’s Lake Sevan, according to the Ministry of Territorial Adminis...
- + Where's the Money? Trial Looking Into $500 Million Siphoned from ArmenTel Continues—Ashot Poghosyan, a former security chief at ArmenTel, has confessed that he was involved in setting up a cable link for international telephone calls ...
- + OCCRP Wins First Magnitsky Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism—The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has been honored in the very first Sergei Magnitsky Human Rights Awards for “outstanding ...
- + Italy: Vatican Leaks Shine Light on Murky Church Finances—On Monday, Nov. 2, authorities in the papal state arrested Monsignor Lucio Angel Vallejo Balda and Doctor Francesca Immacolata Chaouqui. More... [Ca...
- + Armenian Health Ministry Gaffe; Austria Rejects Mandatory Flour Enrichment Due to Cancer Risks—On January 27 of this year, the Standing Committee on Health Care, Maternity and Childhood of Armenia’s National Assembly decided to postpone hearings...
- + Armenian Teams Not Doing Well at World Team Championships—During the 5th round at the European World Team Championships, Armenia’s men played to a 2-2 draw with Italy. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE to Monitor Artsakh Line of Contact November 19—On November 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a plan...
- + Yerevan Municipality Decorates 309 Arched Passageways—The municipality claims that the images painted on passage walls leading to interior yards are approved by local residents and correspond to the local...
- + Armenian FM, U.S. Official, Discuss Fight Against Terrorism—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs today met with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Bridget Brink (Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs) in ...
- + Azerbaijan Hands Overs Artsakh Soldier Andranik Grigorian—On November 18, 2015, at 13.30, the Azerbaijani side extradited contractual soldier of the NKR Defense Army Andranik Grigorian to the Karabakh side. ...
- + Landmine Free Artsakh Clears Tchartar of Unexploded Cluster Bombs—Landmine Free Artsakh is proud to announce that another village was successfully cleared from landmines in Artsakh in August, 2015. More... [Categor...
- + Prosperous Armenia MP Calls for Shake-Up Regarding Economic Policy—Hovhannisyan said that while the draft budget corresponded to the resources available, it did not meet the needs of the public. More... [Category: P...
- + ANCA Demands Implementation of Royce-Engel Proposals as Baku Escalates Attacks—Killing of 2»Karabagh Soldiers Sparks Renewed ANCA Congressional Advocacy; ANCA Highlights Importance of Dec. 8-9 Fly-In for #NKPeace The ANCA ini...
- + Raising Environmental Stewards One Classroom at a Time—By Ani Galustian ATP volunteer Ani Galustian On an early autumn day, the 6th grade class from Yerevan’s School No. 160 visits Armenia Tree Proje...
- + ISIS Terror Attacks Shake Paris, Beirut—Lebanese Foreign Minister: Paris and Beirut Attacks Are Connected; Both Countries Stand as Symbols of Diversity, Freedom of Speech, and Religion A s...
- + Armenia's Central Bank Says It Needs $67.8 Million for 2016—Armenia’s Central Bank is asking for 32.7 billion AMD (US$67.8 million) for capital investments and basic operating costs. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenian Government Cries ‘Poverty’, but Has the Money to Compensate Russian Railways—There are no objective studies as to how rural residents have benefited from this program; if at all. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 40 Times, Says Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Defense Army reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire some forty times yesterday and last night, firing more than 1,...
- + Yerevan Mayor, EU Delegation Head, Discuss Joint Projects—The Yerevan mayor said that his office was implementing several important EU-funded projects and that he would make sure that the projects were succes...
- + Election Math in Armenia: Population Deceases, Voters Increase—Hetq has taken a look at past national elections and has revealed that while the number of residents in Armenia has been decreasing, the number of eli...
- + Dirty but Profitable Work: Waste Disposal at Yerevan Zoo—Thus, while the contract only covers the disposal of animal waste, Baghdasaryan takes care of all the zoo’s garbage. The bid for the job was never ann...
- + Armenia's Parliament Pays Respects to Paris, Beirut Terrorism Victims—Members of Armenia’s National Assembly began the Monday session by observing one minute of silence to honor victims of recent terrorist attacks in Par...
- + Armenian Finance Minister Rules Out Minimum Wage Increase—At today’s debate in Armenia’s parliament regarding the 2016 national draft budget, Minister of Finance Gagik Khachatryan effectively ruled out any po...
- + Pulling Teeth: Many Armenian State Agencies Avoid Full Accountability Regarding Internationally Funded Programs—Our investigation thus reveals that Armenia’s state agencies are basically not interested in providing comprehensive information regarding programs th...
- + Another Cocaine Bust at Yerevan's Zvartnots Airport—Local police in conjunction with Interpol’s office in Armenia are said to have found three kilos of cocaine hidden in a suitcase belonging to Ilina Sh...
- + Artsakh FM in Moscow: 'International Community Must Unite to Fight Global Terrorism'—In his speech, Karen Mirzoyan briefed on the current stage of the peaceful settlement process of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict and the situation o...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Condemns Paris Terrorist Attacks—"We strongly condemn the barbaric terrorist attacks in Paris. We express our condolences and support to the friendly people of France. The fight ...
- + President Sargsyan Sends Condolences to President and People of France—At this difficult moment, Armenia stands by the side of brother France and is prepared to provide any and all assistance. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Nazeli from Djrarat: “I sent my child to kindergarten for lunch and to stay warm”—After taking her fifth child to kindergarten, Nazeli drops in at her neighbor’s house to warm up. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Drug Bust at Zvartnots Airport: Man Attempts to Smuggle $4 Million in Cocaine—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) reports that it arrested a Polish national today at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport after he tried to smuggle 13...
- + Azerbaijan: Court Releases Arif Yunus as His Health Worsens—An Azerbaijani court has released a human rights defender whose imprisonment was condemned by human rights groups and international politicians to ser...
- + Brazil: Anti-Corruption Radio Journalist Shot to Death—A radio journalist whose broadcasts explored alleged corruption and malfeasance by politicians and police has been murdered in Pernambuco state, Brazi...
- + President Sargsyan Signs Law Allowing Identity Card Holders to Vote—The new law allows citizens only holding an identity card to vote in the December 6 referendum on constitutional change. Prior to the law, only citize...
- + ANCA Initiates Washington Advocacy Days for Artsakh Peace—Pro-Artsakh Advocates Flying to the Nation’s Capital»December 8 and 9 WASHINGTON—Grassroots supporters of Artsakh’s search for peace wi...
- + Sassounian: Speaking at the Armenian Genocide Conference in Israel—Last week I spoke at the first conference on the Armenian Genocide in Israel, gave a lecture at the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem, and attended a...
- + From Baku Pogroms to Elected Office in Maine—Turcotte Speaks to the Weekly about Her Win, Election Campaign, and Journey WESTBROOK CITY, Maine (A.W.)—“Coming to the United States as a refugee i...
- + 450 Organizations Take Advantage of Border Community Tax Law—Armenia’s National Assembly today debated a bill that would modify and make amendments to a law that frees businesses in border communities in the cou...
- + Large Fish Farm in Armenia Goes Bankrupt—Unifish, one of Armenia’s largest fish farms, has been declared bankrupt. Artur Atoyan, president of Armenia’s Fish Farmers’ Union, told Hetq that if...
- + Want to Write for Hetq?—I’m looking for freelancers who can broaden the scope of Hetq’s English edition More... [Category: Politics]
- + Macedonia Rapped for High-Level Political Corruption and Restricted Press—Macedonia’s EU accession process is at critical stage after “one of the worst political crisessince 2001”, the Progress Report for 2015 prepared by th...
- + Government to Allocate $3,108 to Each Family That Lost Member in Nov. 3 Bus Crash—Armenia’s government today approved a decision to allocate 50 million AMD (US$103,596) in assistance to victims of the November 3 bus crash in Russia...
- + Telethon 2015 to Benefit Artsakh Families—LOS ANGELES—Hayastan All-Armenian Fund affiliates in the United States (Armenia Fund, Inc./Los Angeles and Armenia Fund USA/New York) recently announc...
- + Artsakh Representative to Attend ANCA-ER Banquet—Robert Avetisyan to Speak at ANCA-ER Workshop Robert Avetisyan DETROIT, Mich.—The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER...
- + ARF Calls New Constitution an ‘Opportunity for a New Beginning’—YEREVAN (A.W.)—In its efforts to urge the citizens of Armenia to vote for the proposed constitution in the Dec. 6 national referendum, the Armenian Re...
- + England: Smugglers Crash Drone into Prison Exercise Yard—Smugglers crashed a drone carrying drugs, mobile phones and SIM cards into a prison in the north of England while trying to deliver the goods to inmat...
- + U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills at AmCham Meeting - "My 1st priority is to deepen business/trade relations"—Let me begin by saying that since arriving here nine months ago, I’ve also seen first-hand the great strides Armenia has made since its independence a...
- + “Dig the Truth with a Soul of a Gambler”, Says Seven-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner—If you don’t have that inner drive, inner will, you will not be able to do this type of work, because it’s very difficult, risky, and there are many o...
- + Yerevan Rant: When Ignorance Frames the Public Discourse—And, in this jumble of fact and fiction, we are trying to conduct a rational national discourse. More... [Category: Politics]
- + EU Enlargement Report: Western Balkan States Must Tackle Organized Crime and Corruption—The European Commission (EC) has urged Turkey and Western Balkan governments to tackle organized crime and corruption if they want to meet European Un...
- + Germany Deports Nina Back to Armenia: "There's no war there"—In 2012 the woman traveled to Europe and applied for refugee status. Germany argued that she had to go back to Armenia, a country where there is no wa...
- + Gagik Jahangiryan: Constitutional Change Ill-advised Before Having an Independent Judiciary—“Now we have more than 230 judges in a country of some two million, and a backlog in criminal and administrative cases,” said Jahangiryan. More... [...
- + A Mother’s Death: Criminal Case Dropped Due to Medical Examination Board Screw-Up—Hetq has already covered a number of medical malpractice cases in which none of the doctors involved have been criminally charged. Here’s yet another....
- + Volunteers from UWC Dilijan College Help Build a Home with Fuller Center—DIAN, Armenia—The United World College (UWC) Dilijan volunteer team—with members from Lebanon, Italy, the United States, South Africa, Portugal, Costa...
- + A Good Time for a Church Cause—HAVERHILL, Mass.—They call themselves the Armenian Friends of America and their mission appears to be an effective one: bring people together and divi...
- + Nune Yesayan Performs in DC as Part of Centennial Tour—World-renowned Armenian pop singer Nune Yesayan recently concluded her nation-wide concert tour in the United States. Led by the efforts of the Hamazk...
- + New Ambassador of Venezuela Presents Credentials to Armenian Foreign Minister—On November 9, Juan Vicente Paredes Torrealba, newly appointed Ambassador of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Armenia (residence in Moscow) handed ...
- + Six Samples of Poultry Sold in Yerevan Stores Found in Violation of Health Standards—Six out of 21 samples of imported and domestic poultry from Yerevan’s SAS, Yerevan City, Parma, Krpak, and Nor Zovk supermarkets randomly tested by th...
- + Soghomon Kocharyan to b Buried at Yerevan's Yerablour Military Cemetery—Soghomon Kocharyan, the Artsakh War vet released after serving 21 years of a life sentence for murder on health reasons on October 22 and who passed a...
- + Romania: Police Arrest Mayor of Fire Tragedy District—Romanian authorities have arrested the mayor of the Bucharest district in which a fire in a nightclub killed dozens on Oct. 30. More... [Category: ...
- + Armenian PM Hosts Zohal Construction Company Reps from UAE—Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Zohal company founder Jabbar Gargash More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 60 Times, Reports Artsakh Ministry—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 60 times yesterday and last night, firing more than 800 r...
- + Five Armenians, Injured in Nov. 3 Bus Crash, Still Being treated in Russia—Five Armenians, injured in the November 3 bus crash in Russia’s Tula Oblast, are still being treated at the regional hospital there, this according to...
- + “Mom, when money falls from the sky will you buy me a toy?”—Water coming from the discharge pipe and dripping rainwater has accumulated in the yard outside the dormitory in the town of Masis. More... [Catego...
- + Armenian Construction Minister: Yerevan to Have New Circus by End of 2016—Armenia’s Minister of Urban Construction, Narek Sargsyan, told reporters today in Yerevan that 6.4 billion AMD (US$13.4 million) would be allocated to...
- + Armenia's HAK Calls for Fair Televised Debate on Constitutional Change Issue—The Armenian National Congress (HAK) has called for a televised debate on proposed changes to the country’s constitution where supporters and opponent...
- + Kapan, Areni, Named Best Communities in Armenia—Kapan, a town in Armenia’s Syunik province, and Areni, a village in Vayots Dzor province, have been named the best urban and rural communities respect...
- + Gov't Will Likely Pay 1 Million AMD to Families of Those Killed in Nov. 3 Bush Crash—“We, as the state, must assist our fellow citizens and stand by them in these troubled times. After the investigation is completed will we be able to ...
- + Belgrade: A Mayor Helps a Father—Sinisa Mali, as the mayor of Belgrade, and a man close to Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, prides himself on being a modern, progressive leader. The A...
- + Renovation of Vardenis - Martakert Road to be Completed by End of 2016—The second phase of renovation on a strategic stretch of road linking Vardenis, a town in Armenia on the southeastern shore of Lake Sevan, with Martak...
- + Tit for Tat in Armenian Parliament: "Why are you annoyed Mr. Ayvazyan?"—Vardan Ayvazyan, Chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Matters, asked Minister of Transportation and Communications Gagik Beglaryan why the pric...
- + NATO’s Role and Importance for the South Caucasus Region—Amid the largest security vacuum, emerged in the whole post-communist area after the collapse of the Soviet Union, most of the former Soviet republics...
- + Soghomon Kocharyan Dies; Only Enjoyed 15 Days of Freedom—Soghomon Kocharyan, released for health reasons on October 22 after serving 20 years in prison, succumbed to a number of illnesses and passed away las...
- + Armenia: Cradle of Winemaking—Armenia is home to some of humanity's first grape cultivators and many of the elements of Armenian culture stem from its experience growing and consum...
- + Pomegranate Film Festival »to Spotlight ‘Operation ?Nemesis’—By Dr. Roubina Yeghoyan Hamazkayin’s 10th annual Pomegranate Film Festival (POM) will take place in Toronto, Canada, from Nov. 16-22. In honor...
- + Unseen Armenia: My Young Hiking Guides—After deciding to turn back from my hike up a wooded dirt road to the Teghenyats Monastery in the village of Bujhakan, we asked some villagers if some...
- + ADAA Announces Opening of 2016 Saroyan/Paul Human Rights Playwriting Prize—LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) recently announced that its biennial $10,000 prize for playwriting is now named the Saroyan/Pau...
- + New Air Accident in Africa; Armenian Pilots and a Former Armenian Plane Involved—Many air cargo companies, registered in Armenia, have conducted business in the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa since Armenia gained its independ...
- + Continued Destruction of Jiliza Forest; HayAntar Top Brass Incommunicado—Yesterday, while travelling along the road through the Madan-Jiliza forest in Armenia’s northern Lori Province, we witnessed a horrific spectacle. M...
- + Business Innovation Forum 2015: A platform, where the international experience and Armenian innovation policy figures meet—The forthcoming 3d Business Innovation Forum (BIF) "Armenia 20.18 – Armenia among 20 most innovative countries by 2018" will take place on t...
- + Bulgaria: Police Protests Paralyze Cities and Divide Opinion—Bulgaria’s biggest cities and major thoroughfares have been blocked every day this week by rallies of police employees protesting proposed cuts to the...
- + Bosnia: Salafist Leader Gets Seven Years for Recruiting Boys to Islamic State—Husein "Bilal" Bosnic, the Islamic preacher accused of recruiting young Bosnians to fight for the Islamic State (IS), was sentenced Thursday...
- + Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia held a meeting with Deputy Secretary of State—Foreign Minister Nalbandian, while in a working visit to Paris, held a meeting with the Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken More... [Category: ...
- + Number of Armenians Killed in Russian Bus Crash Rises to Nine—The number of fatalities due to the November 3 bus crash in Russia has risen to nine with the death of an injured passenger being treated at a hospita...
- + Georgia: Upheaval At Top TV Station As Managers Suspended—Top management at Rustavi 2, the most popular television station in Georgia, has been ordered by a judge to step down to make way for new interim boss...
- + Azerbaijan Fired 10,000 Rounds Last Week, Says Artsakh Ministry—Artsakh’s Defense Army reports that from Nov.1 to 7, Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 700 times; firing more than 10,000 rounds of sm...
- + Eurasia Development Bank to Loan Armenia $300 Million—The Armenian government today agreed to terms for a US$300 million loan from the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) Fund for Stabilization and Developm...
- + 90 Year-Old Dounya Sargsyan: After a Lifetime of Teaching, She Still Embroiders—The wall of 90 year-old Yerevan resident Dounya Sargsyan’s living room is awash with framed artificial flowers – carnations, roses, and others. More...
- + Thriving Goat and Dairy Operations Showcase Benefits of U.S. Commitment to Boosting the Armenian Agricultural Sector—On November 5, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, Jr., accompanied by Armenian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Armen Harutyunyan, visited a numb...
- + The Gevorgyan’s of Loukashin: Priorities Involved When Raising Six Children—There are 269 children enrolled in the Loukashin village school in Armenia’s Armavir Province. 55 of them come from families with more than one child....
- + Over 2.5 Million Eligible Voters 30 Days Before Referendum Vote—Thirty days before the December 6 constitutional referendum in Armenia, the Police report that the number of eligible voters stands at 2,554,332. Mo...
- + Case Closed: Police Hand Over Information to Hetq in Court—Concluding a Freedom of Information suit dating back seven months, on October 30 Armenia’s Administrative Court finally declared the case closed when ...
- + Five Armenian Nationals Killed in South Sudan Plane Crash—JUBA, South Sudan (A.W.)—A cargo plane crash-landed on Nov. 4 near South Sudan’s airport shortly after taking off, killing at least 36 people on board...
- + EU, Opposition Groups Criticize Azerbaijani Elections—Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s ruling party won a landslide victory in the country’s Nov. 1 parliamentary elections, which were largely bo...
- + Artsakh?s Independence or Azerbaijan?s Territorial Integrity?—Special for the Armenian Weekly Ilham Aliyev (Photo: Gundem Azerbaijan) How frustrating it must be for President Ilham Aliyev to command the lar...
- + Armenian Government Continues Policy to Fill State Coffers with Fines and Penalties—At the October 29 Armenian government cabinet session, a proposal by independent MP Edmond Maroukyan to cancel obtaining fines from citizens by extra-...
- + Court Verifies Paternity of Kids Who Moved To Armenia From Mongolia—Armenia’s Gegharkounik Provincial Court yesterday issued a decision verifying that two children who moved to Armenia from Mongolia four years ago were...
- + NKR Foreign Minister Met with the Special Representative of the European Union—On November 4, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to Yerevan, met with the EU Special Represe...
- + Russia: ‘Billion Dollar Laundromat Chief’ Busted at the Dinner Table—Russia's "shadow banker" Alexander Grigoriev has been arrested while dining with his girlfriend in the glamourous restaurant he part-owns in...
- + Romania: Prime Minister Ponta Resigns Amid Protests Over Nightclub Fire—Romania's prime minister stepped down today after street protests in Bucharest yesterday called for his resignation, outraged by a tragic fire that le...
- + Yerevan Scribbles: Constitutional Mumbo-Jumbo, or Why My Head Nearly Exploded!—Sitting in an AUA classroom this evening, listening to a lecture on the proposed changes to the RoA Constitution and their possible impact on human ri...
- + Ex Russian Spy Turned Humanitarian Helps Himself—On April 24, 1985, the career of a promising young Russian official should have come to a screeching halt. On that day, 36-year-old Oleg Belaventsev, ...
- + “But What Are You For?”—It is a fair question. People want a vision of the future, however distant. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bakhshyan Calls Yerevan Street Parking Company 'Financial Terrorists'—The council member says that even though employees of the mayor’s office and the parking company have visited the area and promised that fines will no...
- + Armenia's National Football Team Drops to 127th Place Worldwide—Armenia’s national football team has dropped 39 spots in the latest round of FIFA rankings from 91st place to 127th. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Human Rights Defender Calls on Vardashen Inmates to End Hunger Strike—Andreasyan has also called on the inmates to end their hunger strike due to avoid unforeseen health concerns and hopes that prison authorities and the...
- + Armenian Gov't to Pay for Funerals, Medical Treatment of Bus Crash Victims—At the start of today’s cabinet session, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called for a minute of silence to honor those who perished. More... [Catego...
- + Richard Hovannisian to Discuss First Republic of Armenia at Lecture in Belmont— Richard Hovannisian BELMONT, Mass.—On Thurs., Dec. 3, Dr. Richard G. Hovannisian will present a lecture entitled, “The First Republic of Armenia an...
- + NEF, ‘100 LIVES’ to Provide Scholarships to Middle Eastern Students—Introduced at the NEF’s Centennial Gala, the Philanthropic Scholarship Program Will Offer Aid to 100 Middle Eastern Students NEW YORK, N.Y.—A new ei...
- + Moscow-Yerevan Bus Crash Kills at Least 8—TULA, Russia—A passenger bus carrying 59 passengers traveling from Moscow to Yerevan was involved in a tragic accident in the Uzlovsky District in Tul...
- + Armenian Minister to Head Delegation to Fatal Russian Bus Crash Site—A delegation headed by Armenian Minister of Transportation and Communication Gagik Beglaryan, will head to the site of today’s fatal bus crash near th...
- + Kajaran Medical Center: 16 Patients Contracted Hepatitis-C Due to Cost Cutting—Laboratory testing designed to reveal how a large number of surgery patients at the Kajaran Medical Center in Syunik contracted hepatitis C late last ...
- + Former Armenian PM Says Some Businesses Must be Monopolized Due to Strategic Importance—During a break in Armenian-Russian regional summit today in Yerevan, former Armenian Prime Minister Armen Darbinyan told reporters that the country’s ...
- + OSCE Monitoring to be Conducted Along Artsakh Border—On November 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a plann...
- + Pensions, Salaries Up In Armenia, According to Official Stats—As of 2010, pensions and average salaries have risen and the number of families receiving assistance has fallen. At the same time, the number of those...
- + Istanbul Panel: Combating Discriminatory Discourse—A panel discussion entitled “Combating Discriminatory Discourse: Teoretical Discussions & European Experience Regarding Hate Speech Laws” will tak...
- + Nicaragua's Newly Appointed Ambassador to Armenia Presents Credentials—Nicaragua’s newly appointed Ambassador to Armenia, Juan Ernesto Vasquez Araya (residence in Moscow), today presented his credentials to Armenian Presi...
- + Remains of 8 Armenians Killed in Bus Crash to be Flown to Yerevan Tomorrow—The remains of the eight Armenian citizens killed in yesterday’s bus accident in Russia will be transferred to Yerevan on November 5 via a special fli...
- + U.S. Embassy: Approved Visa Applicants Won't Have to Return to Embassy to Pick Up Passport—Starting November 9, 2015, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia will be changing its visa procedures to make it easier for approved visa applicants to pick up ...
- + Hetq to Join New Network for Investigative Journalism Launched in Berlin—Five journalism networks launched a new network for investigative journalism in Berlin. Initiated by n- ost, n-vestigate involves NGOs from Armenia, G...
- + Bus Accident in Russia Kills Eight Citizens of Armenia; Dozens Hospitalized—A bus carrying passengers from Moscow to Yerevan lost control yesterday and flipped over near the town of Uzlovya, in the Russian Tula Oblast, killin...
- + Armenia Participates in London's World Travel Expo—Armenia’s Development Fund and six other tourist companies are participating in the annual World Travel Market 2015 exhibition now taking place in Lo...
- + Tinted Car Windows Cause Accidents, Says Armenia's Traffic Police—Armenia’s Traffic Police have miraculously discovered that severely tinted car windows lead to traffic accidents and urge drivers to conform to a 200...
- + President Sargsyan Sends Condolences to Families of Those Killed in Bus Accident—In a message of condolence regarding today’s fatal bus accident in Russia in which eight Armenian citizens died and scores injured, President Serzh S...
- + The Family Tree and Biographical Information of the Kasardjians of Sis—Two brothers, Sefer and Mgrdich, are cited as the oldest forbearers of the Kasardjian family. They lived from 1680 to 1750/70. More... [Category: Po...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 200 Times, Says Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 200 times over the weekend, firing more than 2,500 roun...
- + Orange Armenia Subscribers Will Get Mobile Internet in Artsakh at 45 AMD/MB—Now when visiting Artsakh, subscribers of Orange Armenia can benefit from mobile internet at only 45 AMD/MB rate, without any activation fee. The same...
- + Armenian Finance Minister: 'President Sargsyan Didn't Lie About Tsarukyan's Businesses'—Armenian Minister of Finance Gagik Khachatryan was not flustered by reporters when asked today if President Serzh Sargsyan has lied earlier this year ...
- + Today is International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists—More than 700 journalists have been killed in the last decade -- one every five days -- simply for bringing news and information to the public. More...
- + Panel Discusses Plan to Save Ararat Aquifer: Record Over-Consumption in 2014—A panel of experts, who gathered today at Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection to debate a government plan regarding management of water resources ...
- + Hovannisian: ‘The Dream Must be Continued’—Richard Hovannisian on Genocide and Denial at Marquette Law School By David Luhrssen MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Richard Hovannisian opened his Oct. 18 talk at...
- + The Impact of Mansurian’s ‘Requiem’—On Sun., Oct. 18, Boston audiences»had the»privilege of hearing the»East Coast premiere of Tigran Mansurian’s “Requiem” at a concert commemorati...
- + Archbishop Nareg Alemazian?s Mission—Special for the Armenian Weekly A few weeks ago I attended Badarak at Sourp Asdvadzadzin Cathedral in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. I especially...
- + ARS NY ‘Erebouni’ Chapter Hosts New Member Recruitment and Fundraiser—NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.—On Oct. 23, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) New York “Erebouni” Chapter held a member recruitment and fundraiser at the lovely h...
- + Letter: ‘Rainbow Armenia’—Dear Editor, For the first time, an LGBT Forum was held in Armenia. Yes, you read it right. An LGBT Forum. In Armenia. It was symbolically called “Ra...
- + Hitler, Ataturk, and German-Turkish Relations—An Interview with Stefan Ihrig Special for the Armenian Weekly The following interview with Stefan Ihrig, author of Justifying Genocide: Germ...
- + Chaos, Fraud Mar Bulgaria’s Local Election and Referendum—Chaos reigned this week in the aftermath of two key polls in Bulgaria in which senior politicians alleged widespread foul play and vote-counters compl...
- + Constitution Change Debate in Sevan: Speakers Mostly See Negatives—Only twenty people showed up at a public debate in the town of Sevan yesterday regarding proposed changes to Armenia’s constitution. More... [Catego...
- + The Miracle of Survival: AMAA’s 96th Annual Meeting in San Francisco—By Rev. L. Nishan Bakalian For most people, the word “miracle” connotes something unexpected or incredible. But for those who believe in Jesus Chris...
- + Paraguay Senate Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Commemorates Centennial—ASUNCION, Paraguay (A.W.)—The Chamber of Senators of Paraguay (Camara de Senadores) passed a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide, during toda...
- + Tekir Discusses Camp Armen Resistance, Future Actions—‘Turkey is a rich country—when it comes to injustices’ Hours after news broke out that Camp Armen would be returned to the Gedikpasha Armenian Evange...
- + Artsakh in Autumn: Serving on the Frontline—This section of the Line of Contact has been relatively calm of late than others. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Fires 1,200 Rounds in One Day, Reports Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 70 times yesterday and last night, firing over 1,200 sm...
- + Information Deficiency: Public in Armenia Knows Little Regarding Foreign Grants Received by Government—Hetq’s investigation has revealed, however, that EU program assistance information is practically inaccessible to the Armenian public. There is little...
- + Suspected Mobster Rattled by Explosions in Bulgarian Capital—Explosions and loud gunfire rocked a neighborhood in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on Thursday morning, close to the city’s downtown area. More... [Ca...
- + Moldova: Government Ousted by Parliament Amid Graft Scandal—Moldovan Prime Minister Valeriu Strelet’s government was dismissed today, Oct. 29, after just three months in power. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ukraine: Kyiv Court Seizes Billionaire Kurchenko's 14 Offshore Accounts—A court in Kyiv has ruled to freeze 14 offshore bank accounts linked to Ukraine’s fugitive businessman and youngest self-declared billionaire, Serhiy ...
- + PMs of Armenia and Tajikistan Meet in Dushanbe—On the sidelines of a session of government heads of CIS member states, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with Kokhir Rasulzoda, the Tajiki...
- + Zhora Hovhannisyan from Vanadzor: 14 Time World Senior Freestyle Wrestling Champ—Zhora Hovhannisyan, a nationally celebrated sports trainer from Vanadzor, was recently recognized as the international senior freestyle wrestling cham...
- + PMs of Armenia and Russia Discuss Federal Cooperation Issues—On the sidelines of a session of government heads of CIS member states in Dushanbe, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a one on one meeting ...
- + Online Banking Little Used In Armenia: Some Banks Face Security Issues—According to an AmeriaBank study, debated today in Yerevan, only 1.3% of the country’s populace used such services in 2013; 2% in 2014. More... [Cat...
- + Advanced Summer School in Physics at Yerevan Physics Institute—YEREVAN—Twenty-four students from Yerevan State University and the Armenian State Pedagogical University participated in the Advanced Summer School in...
- + The Voices of ‘Zulal’— Zulal trio When the a cappella trio “Zulal” (meaning clear water in Armenian) first performed in the Chicagoland area in the fall of 2004 at Sts. J...
- + Thoughts while Shaving—Members of the Lowell Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Chapter pulled off yet another successful food fair at this year’s Lowell Folk Festival. Lowell...
- + Swiss Authorities Freeze Accounts of Ex-Russian Minister of Agriculture—Swiss authorities have reportedly frozen up to 60 million francs (US$ 61 million) held in bank accounts belonging to Yelena Skrynnik, Russia’s former ...
- + In London Serzh Sargsyan Pertakes in Ceremony to Commemorate Holy Armenian Genocide Martyrs—During the service, the sacred songs were performed by the choir of London’s St Yeghiche Armenian Church. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 100 LIVES Joins Near East Foundation to Announce $7 Million Scholarship Fund—Introduced at the Near East Foundation (NEF)’s Centennial Gala, the Philanthropic Scholarship Program Will Offer Aid to 100 Middle Eastern Students ...
- + Camp Armen Returned to Armenian Community—Camp Armen, the former Armenian summer camp located in the Tuzla district of Istanbul, was returned to the Gedikpasha Armenian Protestant Church Found...
- + Sassounian: Hastert to Plead Guilty, US Covers up Turkish Blackmail—This week, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert is expected to plead guilty to the charge of making secret payments to buy the silence of boys he had s...
- + Yerevan: Living in the ‘Dog House’—We walk through a long narrow hallway where Mr. Alaverdyan lives. Shoushanik, his wife, cracks open the door. They have a confused look on their face....
- + Potato Crop Grows in Armenia; Potential for Export—Armenia’s Ministry of Agriculture boasts that the yearly potato crop is on the rise and that it not only meets domestic consumption of the tuber but t...
- + Belgrade: The Mayor’s Free Land—A company controlled by Mayor of Belgrade Sinisa Mali and his family obtained more than 10 hectares of agricultural land worth anywhere from €123,000 ...
- + US Investigators ‘Expand Deutsche Bank Money-Laundering Probe’ into Russian Trades—The US Department of Justice (USDOJ) and New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) have expanded their Deutsche Bank money-laundering pr...
- + Living in Limbo: Residents of the Loukashin Dormitory—Fifty families live in a dormitory located in the Armavir village of Loukashin. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Man Vs Machine: How the Automobile Changed Yerevan—The 21st century was a transition point in Yerevan as more and more personal vehicles began to be imported into Yerevan. An increase in auto traffic o...
- + ANC of Michigan Meets with Congressman Mike Bishop—BRIGHTON, Mich.»— The Armenian National Committee (ANC)of Michigan delegation discussed major topics of concern for Armenian Americans of Michigan’s 8...
- + Soccer: Armenia Secure Wooden Spoon in Group I—“It’s all over bar the shouting.” That’s an idiom often used when the outcome of a situation or event (or campaign) is a certainty, particularly when ...
- + Venice Commission Approves Opinions on Armenia?s Constitutional Amendments—Vardanyan: ARF Will Campaign for Reforms throughout the Country» VENICE, Italy (A.W.)—The Council of Europe’s body of constitutional experts, the E...
- + Five ‘Connected’ Companies Monopolize School Construction in Armavir—Hetq has revealed that most school construction carried out in the province of Armavir from 2006 to 2014 was carried out by government officials or co...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Hosts Minsk Group Co-Chairs; Cites Azerbaijani Violations—On October 26, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs – Ambassadors Igor Popov, James Warlick, Pierre Andrieu and ...
- + Catholicos Garegin II Consecrates Church in Sweden—Catholicos of All Armenians, Garegin II, officiated at the consecration of the St. Mariam Astvatzatzin Church in the Swedish city of S?dert?lje on Oct...
- + Dynamics in Russia’s Nationalism and the South Caucasus—The nationalism, along with its moderate and radical modifications, has been one of the most criticized and targeted ideologies for civilized societie...
- + Restored Diesel Locomotive in Armenia; 1st in 25 Years—The locomotive has been delivered to the South Caucasus Railway depot and another 14 are scheduled for refurbishing as well. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Armenia: Drop in Myocardial Deaths Reported—A new program, launched at the beginning of 2015, to include more people in need of free cardiac surgery (stents, etc.) seems to have decreased mortal...
- + President Sargsyan Discusses Nuclear Safety with German Expert—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today met with Adolf Berghoffer who serves as president of Armenia’s Presidential Council for Nuclear Energy Safety....
- + Six Children Treated for Mushroom Poisoning—Six children from the provinces of Aragatzotn and Ararat, the youngest just ten months old, were reported hospitalized after eating wild mushrooms. ...
- + Armenian Gasoline Giant CPS Never Fined $100 Million; Case Appears Closed—It appears that Armenia’s State Committee for Economic Competitiveness Protection (SCECP) will not pursue the case to fine City Petrol Group (CPS) 100...
- + Garni Health Center: Experienced Physicians Make Up For Lack of Modern Equipment—The Garni Health Center services Garni and four neighboring villages – Geghadir, Hatsavan, Goght and Geghard– with a population of some 100,000. This ...
- + Azerbaijan Violate Ceasefire 120 Times, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 120 times over the weekend, firing more than 2,000 roun...
- + OSCE Minsk Group to Visit Nagorno Karabakh Republic for Monitoring—In the frameworks of their regional visit, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen Igor Popov (Russia), Pierre Andrieu (France) and James Warlick (USA), acco...
- + 1,997 Polling Precincts for Dec. 6 Constitutional Change Referendum—Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has set up 1,997 polling precincts for the December 6 referendum on changes to the country’s constitution. Mo...
- + 1A?s ‘HIKEArmenia’ Campaign Connects Travelers with Armenia’s Landscape through Mobile App—In spring 2015, ONEArmenia (1A), a non»profit organization focused on stimulating positive social and economic change in Armenia, created a guide that...
- + ‘Rebirth and Triumph’: Akh’tamar Dance Ensemble’s Remarkable Performances in Armenia, US—By Hagop Vartivarian This year, our community and most all of its organizations commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in their...
- + ASA, Inc.»5th Annual Journalism Internship Program Set For 2016»—WARWICK, R.I.—At its annual convention in June 2015, the Board of Trustees of the Armenian Students’ Association of America, Inc. (ASA Inc.) ann...
- + Fishing Rights at Stake: Will Residents or Vardan Ayvazyan Eventually Win?—The dispute dates to 2010 when Vardan Ayvazyan’s company Ldjer Ltd. obtained the right to use a lake in the village to farm fish. He banned locals fro...
- + Romania: Police Seize a Million Euros’ Worth of Heroin—Romanian authorities detained two people on Monday for drug trafficking. More... [Category: Politics]
- + The Same Show: Making Legal and Moral Unaccountability Commonplace in Armenia—Zurabyan, in an October 9 press briefing, said that he had evidence that Harutyunyan, who also heads the committee to implement the changes, had brib...
- + Why is Bulgarian Investigative Journalism Site Bivol Being Attacked by Other Media?—A number of Bulgarian mainstream media outlets have mounted an unusually rigorous smear campaign against investigative journalism website Bivol.bg, an...
- + Demoyan to Speak at ACF on ‘Armenian Sports in Ottoman Empire’—ARLINGTON, Mass.—From the highest positions in government to various professions, including arts and architecture, Armenians made major contributions ...
- + Jewish-American Umbrella Group Passes Resolution on Armenian Genocide— WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Last week, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), an umbrella group of Jewish organizations, adopted a resolution on the Arm...
- + On the Road to Exile: 100 Years Later in Bilecik—Special for the Armenian Weekly» The springs are flowing, but there is no one left to drink from them in Bilecik… My soul listens to the deat...
- + Unprecedented Court Decision: Soghomon Kocharyan, Serving Life Sentence, Released for Health Reasons—“I have been waiting for freedom for twenty years, thus I request that a decision be made the same day, October 22,” reads the petition. More... [C...
- + Armenian Refugee Families From Azerbaijan to Receive Ownership of Residences—The Armenian government today adopted a decision that would grant ownership rights to Armenian refugees who fled Azerbaijan between 1988 and 1992, an...
- + Relatives of Those Serving Life Highly Doubt Their Petition Will Ever Reach Justice Minister—Relatives of Those Serving Life Highly Doubt Their Petition Will Ever Reach Justice Minister More... [Category: Politics]
- + Moldova: Businessman Sentenced in Missing Billion Case—A company director has been sentenced to four years in prison for fraudulently obtaining a loan of € 1.7 million (US$ 1.9 million) from the Banca de E...
- + Hetq Wins Freedom of Information Suit Against Prosecutor General's Office—Hetq won a freedom of information suit against the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) seeking to be allowed access to court material regarding the 199...
- + New Feature Documentary Pierces Veil on Armenia's Corrupt Election Process—"This film begs the question of whether the referendum can even be a free and fair process, given the current state of affairs that I have tried ...
- + Acceleration Program involves 14 startups, developing innovative solutions—In line with the tendencies, currently dominating in the international market, teams in Armenia offer solutions in such areas as e-commerce, B2B solut...
- + OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs to Visit NKR—OSCE to Discuss Investigation Mechanism to Detect Ceasefire Violations STEPANAKERT, NKR—The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSC...
- + NJ High School Tennis Players Speak about Armenian Genocide—Recently, four Armenian-American high school students, Ema Bandazian, Jacqueline Fales, Gaby Bedrosian, and Kristina Bedrosian, brought attention to t...
- + ANCA-ER Announces Special Awards for the 9th Annual Banquet—Armen Topouzian, the late John Kchikian, and the Nor Zartonk Movement to Be Honored with Special Awards DETROIT, Mich.—Armenian National Committee...
- + Vatican to Investigate Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Catholic Priest in Javakhk Armenian Village—The Vatican says it will investigate long standing rumors that a Catholic priest serving in the Samtskhe-Javakhk village of Tzghaltbila has sexually a...
- + Master Blacksmith Rafik: “We hammer bread from iron”—The blacksmith stirs the fire with an iron rod. “It’s torturous work. Sometimes I tell my wife to help out but she’s getting up in years as well. When...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 60 Times, Says Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Fire ceasefire 60 times yesterday and last night, firing over 900 rounds ...
- + Eric Nazarian to Serve as Master of Ceremonies at ANCA-ER Banquet—DETROIT, Mich.—The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) announced that screenwriter and filmmaker Eric Nazarian will serve ...
- + The Eurasian Economic Union and Armenia—The Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) is an economic union of states that was established in May 2014 by the leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia, a...
- + The Search for Family during the Chaos of Genocide—Special for the Armenian Weeky Have you ever wondered how Armenian families were able to reconnect during and after the genocide before the communic...
- + EBRD Allocates 1.9 Million Euro Grant to Improve Yerevan Street Lights—Armenia today signed an agreement with the European Bank for Development and Reconstruction (EBRD) by which the former will allocate a 1.9 million Eur...
- + Armenia’s Constitutional Court, Regarding Source Confidentiality, Finds in Favor of the Press—The two news outlets had applied to the Constitutional Court after they fought cases in the country’s lower courts regarding the issue of source confi...
- + From Wild Flowers to Personal Adornments: The “Gisaneh” Success Story—Heghnar Petrosyan, from Armenia, loves to collect wild flowers and use them artistically. After all, she’s a painter. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s New Abattoirs Remain Underutilized; Animals Still Slaughtered In Unsanitary Conditions—The FAO abattoir project was designed to prevent contagious diseases and to ensure the safety of meat and meat products. The first step was to stop t...
- + No essential progress was made in legislative and law enforcement aspects of public procurement system in Armenia—The findings of 2014-2015public procurement system monitoring were presented on October 20, 2015 during an off-the-record discussion, held by Transpar...
- + Unbreakable Ties That Bind Gregorian to Gurun—YEREVAN—High above an apartment complex in Yerevan, not far from Freedom Square and the Opera House, repatriate Adrineh Gregorian watches the world sh...
- + Two Armenians Killed, One Injured in Aleppo Rocket Attack—ALEPPO (A.W.)—Two Armenians, Vera Giragosian-Kentimian,» 59, and her son, Harutiun Kentimian, 30, were killed in a rocket attack on Aleppo’s Nor Kyugh...
- + EAFJD Urges Turkish Citizens in Europe to Vote HDP on Nov. 1— BRUSSELS, Belgium— The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) released a statement on Oct. 19, endorsing the pro-Kurdish Peop...
- + HAK, People's Party of Armenia Form Joint Command to Oppose Constitutional Changes—The Armenian National Congress (HAK) and the People’s Party of Armenia have announced the creation of a united staff designed to organize steps in opp...
- + Mother of Seven Boys: “We always thought of moving to Armenia”—The sagging clothesline in the yard shows that the family residing inside includes a large bunch of kids. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Belgrade: The Mayor’s Hidden Property—Sinisa Mali, the powerful mayor of the Serbian capital of Belgrade and a close associate of Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic, is the director o...
- + Protestors Give Montenegro PM Djukanovic Six Days to Resign—Several thousands people gathered Sunday night for a fresh protest in Podgorica’s main city square to issue an ultimatum to Prime Minister Milo Djukan...
- + NKR Foreign Minister Received the ICRC Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia—On October 19, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of ...
- + Police Arrest Seven on Cocaine Trail that Leads from Costa Rica to New York and Italy—Italian police together with Costa Rican authorities have arrested seven people in Costa Rica, charging them with the international trafficking of coc...
- + Artsakh Defense Minister Hosts International Red Cross Official In Stepanakert—Artsakh Minister of Defense Levon Mnatsakanyan today welcomed Patrick Vial, the International Committee of the Red Cross Director for Europe and Centr...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 150 Times Over Weekend—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 150 times over the weekend, firing some 3,000 rounds of...
- + Ottoman Armenian Traces: The George Djerdjian Photo Collection—Only snippets of the multifaceted rich heritage of Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire have reached us. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Tatev Cable Car Has Ferried 430,000 Passengers in Five Years—It’s regarded as the longest two way cable car in the world, transporting passengers over the Vorotan Gorge to the Tatev Monastery high above. More....
- + Hackathon [YAN] - feast or contest—Following the tradition of many years Hackathon [YAN] unites various innovative adults, specialists from IT and other sectors for a twenty-four-hour h...
- + 2015 AYF Senior Seminar—By Sylvahna Menissian The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) held its annual Senior Seminar on Oct. 2-4 at Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Mass. With almost...
- + ARF-ER ‘Panagoum’ Held at Camp Haiastan—FRANKLIN, Mass. (A.W.) — The Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern Region (ARF-ER) held its regional Panagoum retreat on Oct. 9-11 at AYF Camp H...
- + Book Review: Goodbye, Antoura—Goodbye, Antoura By Karnig Panian Translated by: Simon Beujekian Stanford University Press, Redwood City (April 8, 2015) ISBN 978-0804795432; Hardcov...
- + Moldova: Ex-Prime Minister Detained over Missing Billion Case—The former Prime Minister of Moldova Vlad Filat has been detained by the National Anti-Corruption Center in connection with the disappearance of more ...
- + Russian Soldier Permyakov Also Charged with Armed Robbery in Addition to Gyumri Murders—Armenia’s Investigative Committee has now charged Russian soldier Valery Permyakov, charged with the January 15, 2015 murder of seven Avetisyan family...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Ceasefire 900 This Week, Reports Artsakh Ministry—The Artsakh Defense Ministry reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 900 times from October 11- 17, firing more than 15,000 rou...
- + The European Court Decision in Perspective—Robertson and Clooney Call Switzerland v. Perincek Judgment a Victory for Armenia STRASBOURG, France (A.W.)—The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR...
- + Armenia Allocates $1.8 Million for Constitutional Change Referendum—The Armenian government today approved the allocation of some US$3,376 to the Central Electoral Commission and $445 to the police to prepare for and c...
- + Azerbaijan: Court Rejects Ismayilova's Appeal amid Growing International Dissent—A court in Baku has rejected petitions by the defense lawyers of imprisoned Azerbaijani investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova at a Thursday hear...
- + Ukraine: Ex-Head of Security Service Accuses President's Ally of Money Laundering—At an anti-corruption committee meeting today Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, former head of Ukraine’s Security Service, accused lawmaker Ihor Kononenko, of t...
- + ECHR Confirms 1915 Massacres and Mass Deportations of Armenians—According to Professor Akhavan, “the divided opinion of the Grand Chamber, and the alarming increase in extremist violence in Turkey, is the clearest ...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Reports 120 Azerbaijani Ceasefire Violations—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 120 times yesterday and last night, firing over 2,600 s...
- + Armenian President Attends CIS Heads of State Council in Kazakhstan—The attendees discussed and adopted a wide range of documents regarding deepening integration in key areas of cooperation among CIS member nations. ...
- + Dragged—That’s what happened. The lifeless corpse of Haci Lokman Birlik was DRAGGED behind a Turkish police vehicle with a rope that formed a noose arou...
- + AYF Junior Conferences Held in Detroit—By Araxie Tossounian “Welcome to the Future,” was the theme for the Midwest Junior Conferences that were held Oct. 9-11, hosted by the Detroit “Kop...
- + From WWI to ISIS, Genocide Casts a Long Shadow—LANCASTER, Pa. (Fandm.edu)—Genocide never fully succeeds in eradicating a people, no matter how much its perpetrators destroy. They always leave behin...
- + Dr. Arslanyan from Aleppo: All His Patients at the Sevan Polyclinic Get a Kind Word and a Smile—There’s no shortage of people queuing up this afternoon at the Sevan Polyclinic. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Moldova: Police Chief Took Bribe from ‘Drug Trafficker’, Says Russian Report—A Moldovan police chief took a bribe of US$ 250,000 from an international drug trafficker, according a confidential document sent by Russian authoriti...
- + Smear campaign against investigative journalist—Reporters Without Borders condemns a smear campaign against Atanas Chobanov, the editor of the investigative new website Bivol.bg, and expresses its s...
- + On Armenia’s Border: Childhood Under Fire—The village is periodically shelled by Azerbaijan. Peaceful residents are the ones who suffer. Below, children of Koti talk about the shelling. Mor...
- + President Sargsyan Addresses Genocide Symposium- Today, We Demand Justice—Sargsyan thanked the symposium organizers, the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and Yerevan State University More... [Category: Politics]
- + Constitutional Amendments in Armenia? Who Cares!—A couple of days ago, as we know, Armenia’s National Assembly overwhelmingly passed a bill to accept a proposed package of amendments to the Armenian ...
- + Company Promises 'Safe Mining' to Arjout Residents Despite Planned Use of Cyanide—“The mine is of no benefit to us. The benefit goes to those removing the ore. You or I will get nothing. Who take our opinions into account?” exclaim...
- + ARS 71st International Convention Elects New Board—YEREVAN, Armenia—The 71st International Convention of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) convened from Oct. 4-9 in Yerevan, during which it evaluated t...
- + ARS ‘Sosseh’ Kindergarten Building Project Kickoff—YEREVAN—The Armenian Relief Society, Inc. (ARS) embarked on a fundraising kickoff campaign to erect a new building for the ARS “Sosseh” Kindergarten i...
- + The AKP?s»Election»Battle—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—Following the June general elections during which the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) secured 10 percent less vot...
- + Serbia: Dragoslav Kosmajac Charged for Land Registry Offense after Drug Probe Fails—Dragoslav Kosmajac, the man who was accused by the Prime Minister of Serbia of being the country’s most prolific drug dealer before being cleared in a...
- + Strengthening Cooperation: Armenia Signs Documents with Six African Nations—During the 31st session of the Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation of La Francphonie that took place in Yerevan On October 10 and...
- + Some Experts Claim that Alternative Energy is a Luxury for Armenia—While much of the world is investing in alternative energy, Armenia lags far behind and remains reliant on traditional sources like huge hydro-electri...
- + HDP Calls on International Community to Take ‘Firm Stance’ against AKP—Demirtas Criticizes Davutoglu, Erdogan, Labels Them Provocateurs ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—On Oct. 12, Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chairs Selahat...
- + Armenian American Veterans of Lowell Hold Annual Scholarship Dance—CHELMSFORD, Mass.—The Armenian American Veterans of Lowell»held their 26th»annual scholarship dance at Saints Vartanantz Armenian Church in Chelmsford...
- + Living with the Penguins in Antarctica—Imagine living in a freeze zone by an ice-covered lake named in your honor where the temperature hits 70 below (not counting wind chill) and your best...
- + Race Against Time: Archeologists Dig at Karmir Blur Site Before Road Construction Begins—Many Fossils at Uratian Burial Site May be Buried Forever More... [Category: Politics]
- + New Armenia Public Salvation Front to Launch Civil Disobedience to Remove President Sargsyan—The “New Armenia Public Salvation Front” (NAPSF), during its first news conference, stated that the country faced an ever deepening system-wide crisis...
- + 50 Prisoners Serving Life Sentences in Armenia Declare Hunger Strike; Demand Case Review—Their relatives told Hetq that the prisoners have handed a ten point petition, addressed to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, to the head of the Noub...
- + Italy: UniCredit Vice-Chairman Suspected of Mafia Links—Fabrizio Palenzona, vice-chairman of the Italian banking group UniCredit, is being investigated by Florence’s anti-Mafia department in connection with...
- + Spain: Police Break up 'Huge Human Trafficking Ring' in Barcelona—Spanish authorities have arrested 89 people in a crackdown on a large human trafficking network allegedly run by Chinese and Pakistani nationals. Mo...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Ceasefire 300 Times Over Weekend, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 300 times over the weekend, firing more than 5,000 rou...
- + Artsakh Wine Festival on October 17 in Togh—Folk dance and song will usher in the Artsakh Wine Festival on October 17 in the Hadrout district village of Togh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ankara Explosions Kill at Least 97 at HDP-Supported Peace Rally—Demirtas: Attack Perpetrated by the State against the People ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—Two explosions targeted a peace rally in Ankara this morning, kil...
- + Challenges Faced When Reporting on Development Issues—In a discussion about the challenges journalists face when reporting on development stories, three reporters showcased their multimedia projects as an...
- + Google’s Expert Top Research Techniques—Has your editor ever told you to write a piece about something you know nothing about? No problem. With a few simple tricks, you can become an expert ...
- + Stories from Balkans, Latin America, Ukraine Win Shining Light Award—First place was awarded to two series: “Unholy Alliances,” on Montenegro as a Mafia state, by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project; an...
- + A True Salt of the Earth: A Tribute to Watertown's Mayram Gulbahar Gigiyan Cinar—The year is 1915. The world is engulfed in warfare. In the cradle of civilization, an unprecedented genocide against the first Christian nation is fes...
- + Bob Dole Honored as ‘Hero of Responsibility and Principle’ by NCAGC—Sen. Bob Dole Received the ‘Survivor’s Gratitude Award’ for His Commitment to Recognizing the Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON—On Sept. 30, the National...
- + Sarajian: What I Learned in Artsakh—As I found out that my summer trip to Western Armenia was cancelled (due to circumstances overseas), I was disappointed and frustrated. My good friend...
- + 71st International Convention of the ARS Held in Yerevan—ARS Releases Statement on Baku’s Aggression The official opening of the 71st International Convention of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS, Inc.) to...
- + Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Secretary of State for European Affairs of France Harlem D?sir—Developments unfolding in the Middle East and ways to resolve those issues, fight against terrorist groups were on the agenda of talks. More... [Cat...
- + Armenian Bar Association Concerned Over Suppression of Political Speech during Current Deliberations on Constitutional Reform in Armenia—Where politics is the business of private interests, a constitution cannot become the business of politics. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Digital Production with Manual Interventions: Cafesjian Center Exhibits Ard?an Works—On October 9, the Cafesjian Center for the Arts in Yerevan launched an exhibition of works by students of the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies de...
- + Artsakh Army Repels Attempted Incursion of Azerbaijani Reconnaissance Unit—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that last night its forces repelled an Azerbaijani reconnaissance unit that attempted to cross the Line of Con...
- + Top 10 Data Research Tools for Investigative Journalists—How do you research thoroughly, save time, and get directly to the source you wish to find? More... [Category: Politics]
- + Skybox: A Tool to Help Investigate Environmental Crime—Today public companies have to provide reports with data, while many private companies do not have to provide anything. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Visualizing Investigative Journalism—Investigative journalists in the “Lighting rounds: Visualization” had five minutes each to present their projects which use different visualization te...
- + Ukraine: Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk's Ally Accused of Graft—Ukraine’s Ihor Kotvitsky, a lawmaker from Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk's People's Front party, has been accused of corruption for allegedly moving...
- + How To Create a Secure Leaks Platform—The hint that spawned an investigation into Italian police officer Dino Maglio, over accusations he had drugged and raped young female travelers, tran...
- + AWWA Hosts 100th Anniversary Gala—BOSTON, Mass.—On Sat., Sept. 12, the Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) celebrated its 100th Anniversary Gala at the beautiful and historic B...
- + The AYF Spirit Award and Then Some: Penny Giragosian—By Harry Derderian Penny Giragosian. The name says plenty. (L-R)»Anahid Varadian and Garry Giragosian receiving the Spirit Award for Penny, M...
- + 60 Pairs of Shoes, 60 Victims of Domestic Violence—Special for the Armenian Weekly» A pair of modest, worn-out pumps accompanied 31-year-old Inesa’s words: “My husband always says that I’m an absurd...
- + President Sargsyan Participates in Ceremonies Marking 2,700th Etchmiadzin Anniversary—President Sargsyan then visited the construction site of a new sports complex and participated in the cornerstone laying ceremony. More... [Catego...
- + Recycling Plant Planned for Armavir; 33 Million Euro Project Approved—The Armenian government today approved a 33 million Euro project to build as recycling plant and hot housed unit in Armavir province. More... [Cate...
- + Food Aid 'Scam': Bulgarian Bank Tangled in Romanian Anti-Corruption Probe—Romania’s National Anticorruption Department (DNA) raided the offices of the country’s Agency for Payments and Intervention in Agriculture (APIA) this...
- + GIJC15 Declaration on Journalist Safety—The plenary session of the 9th Global Investigative Journalism Conference, opening today in Lillehammer, Norway, focused on how journalists are fighti...
- + Prosecutors Probe TeliaSonera Ex-CEO over Uzbek Telecom Corruption Claims—Prosecutors suspect Swedish telecoms firm TeliaSonera's former CEO Lars Nyberg of abetting bribery, Swedish Television’s investigative program Uppdra...
- + David Kaplan: “We Are Changing This World One Story At a Time”—David E. Kaplan, Executive Director of the Global Investigative Journalism Network, gave this welcome speech at the Opening Plenary of the Global Inve...
- + France Bests Armenia in Football Friendly 4-0—France beat Armenia 4-0 in a friendly football match played yesterday at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Ministry Says Azerbaijan Violate Ceasefire 90 Times—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire some 90 times yesterday and last night and fired off more than...
- + EU to Allocate 880,000 Euro to Armenia's Chamber of Control to Improve Audit System—Signing a Memorandum of Understanding to create a steering structure for tracking and monitoring activities targeted within the cooperation agreement...
- + Demirbas Released from Jail Due to Deteriorating Health—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey—Abdullah Demirbas, the former mayor of the Sur municipality in Diyarbakir, was released from jail earlier this week after his lawye...
- + Turkish Authorities Drag Body of Kurdish Man, HDP Files Complaint— HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtas tweeted a photo of the incident with a caption vowing not to forget the atrocity that had taken place Images and v...
- + Lend Your Voice for Artsakh Peace—The commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial was a momentous and remarkable success worldwide and in Armenia. A great deal was accomplished—f...
- + Azerbaijan Reverts to Small Arms for Ceasefire Violations—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that on October 6 and 7, Azerbaijani forces mainly used small arms weapons, in contrast to those used in previ...
- + 84% of Armenia's Fruit and Veg Exports to Russia—Armenia has exported 60, 600 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables so far this year. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Energy Minister and Rosatom Head Discuss Metzamor No. 2 Power plant—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today hosted Sergey Kiriyenko, the head of Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom. More... [Category: P...
- + Russia: FSB 'Draws Up Plans to Conceal Property Ownership Data'—A government commission has approved initial plans to bar public access to property ownership databases in Russia, reports the RBC news agency. More...
- + Aknashen Mother of Six: “What’s important isn’t the ‘tomik’ but the love and warmth inside”—Some days, he returns with no money to show, other days he can make 2,000 – 3,000 drams ($4-$6). More... [Category: Politics]
- + Democratic Party of Armenia Opposes Constitutional Change Bill: "Poses Threat to National Security'—“We find it curious that a member of the committee claims that only those proposals were accepted that were agreed by and acceptable to the president ...
- + Balakian to Speak at Stone Hill College and Redwood Library in October— Peter Balakian Peter Balakian will deliver the annual Kenneally Lecture at Stonehill College in Easton Massachusetts on»Tues., Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in...
- + 2015 AYF Olympics: ‘Stand Up for Your Survivor’—The Providence committee had a serious discussion early on in their planning process. It was asked that, given it is the 100th anniversary of the Arme...
- + ANCA Eastern Region to Bestow ?Freedom Award? to Congressional Stalwart David Bonior—DETROIT, Mich.—Former House Majority Whip David Bonior (D-Mich.) will be honored with the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region...
- + Ameriabank and CR2 Sign an Agreement on Introduction of a New Omnichannel Banking Platform—Ameriabank in cooperation with Ireland-based CR2 is introducing a new BankWorld omnichannel banking platform which marks CR2’s first project in Armeni...
- + Montenegro: Anti-Government Protests Spread Across Montenegro—Peaceful anti-government protests, which have blocked a main street of the capital Podgorica for more than a week, are now spreading to other areas of...
- + Slovenia: Heads Could Roll at ‘Bad Bank’ in Overpayment Row—Slovenia’s Finance Minister Dusan Mramor has called on the government to fire the head of the Bank Asset Management Company (BAMC), a state-owned bank...
- + Shady Past: New Owner of Karen Demirchyan Complex Faces Bank Fraud Charges in U.S.—Awadisian’s reputation as a criminal swindler got a major boost in February 2014 when he was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on an outst...
- + 2015 AYF Olympics: Coaches’ Comments—By Bob Tutunjian This section is a compilation of quotes from some of the coaches who were involved in the preparation of their teams for this year’...
- + ‘Honoring America’s Call to Action: Then & Now’ Topic of Najarian Lecture on Oct. 22—BOSTON, Mass.—In commemoration of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the topic of the 2015 Najarian on Human Rights at Faneuil Hall is, “Honorin...
- + Mkrtchyan to Discuss Constitutional Reforms in Boston, Chicago, NY—Former Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau member and Armenian Education Minister Levon Mkrtchyan will visit the Armenian communities of th...
- + Armenian President Thanks Outgoing Iranian Ambassador—President Sargsyan thanked the ambassador for his efforts over the past three years in strengthening relations between Yerevan and Tehran and wished h...
- + Yerevan Cops Detain 17 Demonstrating Against Constitutional Change Bill—Police detained 17 activists demonstrating outside Armenia’s National Assembly in opposition to a bill that, if passed, would allow for a referendum o...
- + Armenia's Parliament Passes Constitutional Change Bill—By a vote of 104 to 10, Armenia’s National Assembly passed a bill on making changes to the constitution. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Welcomes New UK Ambassador—Judith Farnworth , the United Kingdom’s newly appointed Ambassador to Armenia, presented copies of her credentials today to Armenian Foreign Minister ...
- + Yerevan Cops Release 10 Anti-Constitutional Change Demonstrators; HAK Proposes Public Meetings—Police released ten activists detained earlier today while demonstrating outside Armenia’s National Assembly in opposition to a constitutional change ...
- + Bulgaria: Alleged ‘Cocaine King’ Makes Surprise Court Appearance, Dispels Rumors He Fled Justice—Bulgaria’s alleged ‘Cocaine King’ Evelin Banev, alias Brendo, has made a surprising appearance in a Sofia courtroom, dispelling media reports that he ...
- + Who Owns the Internet in Armenia—For the most part, foreign companies control the telecommunications sector in Armenia. They are international holding companies, companies founded by ...
- + U.S. Plastic Surgeon Introduces New Breast Cancer Procedure to Armenia—A surgical procedure to remove a cancerous breast tumor and, at the same time, place a prosthetic implant in the patient, has been brought to Armenia ...
- + 'A Huge Mistake' - Armenia's Second President Opposed to Constitutional Changes—In an interview with 2nd.am, Robert Kocharian, Armenian’s second president, reiterated his position that there was no urgent need for changes to Armen...
- + Armavia: Armenia’s Faded Colors—Armavia, regarded as Armenia’s flying colors, could have continue to operate. However artificial its dominancy over the ruins of Armenian Airlines may...
- + Planned Constitutional Referendum in Armenia Flawed; Few Trust Election Process—On September 4, 2013, President Serzh Sargsyan made a unilateral decision to introduce amendments to the Republic of Armenia Constitution and convened...
- + Reflective Landscapes: Yerevan Battlegrounds, City Parks—When we look around Yerevan, one of the first noticeable changes to the urban landscape that we notice is the change in the use of park space. More....
- + Pope Receives Warm Welcome by East Coast Armenian Communities—WASHINGTON—Armenian-American communities in Washington, DC, New York, and Philadelphia welcomed Pope Francis on his first ever visit to the United Sta...
- + The American University of Armenia: A Home Away from Home—An Interview with AUA President Armen Der Kiureghian The American University of Armenia»(AUA) is considered one of the top academic institutions in ...
- + HDP Election Platform Promises Armenian Genocide Recognition—Party’s Election Platform Comes amid Ongoing Violence and Arrests in Turkey The pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) will recognize the Armen...
- + Artsakh Refutes Azerbaijani Statement of 2 Armenian Soldiers Killed—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense has refuted a statement circulated today by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense that two Armenian soldiers were killed yest...
- + CSTO Peacekeeping Forces Exercises Continue at Baghramyan Training Center—The “Inviolable Brotherhood-2015” military exercises of CSTO’s Collective Peacekeeping Forces, which began on September 30, continue at Armenia’s Bagh...
- + ARF, ANCA Representatives Meet with Sarkisian in DC—WASHINGTON—A delegation of representatives of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) and the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) met wi...
- + It Is Time to Confront Aliyev’s Aggression—By Nora Hovsepian, Esq., and Steve Mesrobian Ilham Aliyev (Photo: president.az) Azerbaijani dictator Ilham Aliyev fears accountability. He w...
- + Akcam: Lemkin and the Question of Armenian and Kurdish Reforms—The following article is adapted from a keynote address delivered by Clark University»Professor» Taner Ak?am , Endowed Chair of Armenian Genocide St...
- + Offshore Companies Pave the Way: Russian-Armenian Businessman Takeover of Armenia’s Electricity Grid—On September 17, 2015, the government of Armenia adopted a decision regarding the petition filed by the Russian company INTER RAO UES, to sell all ...
- + Audit Completed: Armenian Prime Minister Declares Electricity Rate Hike 'Justified'—The company that Abrahamyan cites as conducting the audit of Armenia’s financially strapped electric provider Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) is D...
- + DigiTec 2015: Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia will recruit students for upcoming internship programs—Microsoft Innovation Center has been participating in DigiTec Expo 2015 already for four years and presents its interesting programs and creative boo...
- + Lori Regional Governor Warns of Mining Job Cuts Due to Drop in Metal Prices—This concerns us given that 610 people work at the Alaverdi smelter. If it closed, the impact would be devastating since we cannot offer alternative ...
- + Group of Armenian Doctors from America to Arrive in Armenia—A group of Armenian doctors and medical specialists from the United States will arrive in Armenia on October 5 to spend two weeks consulting with the...
- + Albert Sargsyan Reelected Head of NASA's Scientific-Educational Center—On September 30, the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia unanimously reelected Albert Sargsyan as the Director of the Academy’s ...
- + Police to Hand Over Info to Investigative Journalists NGO—In its two Freedom of Information suits, one filed against the police in Armenia and the other against the General Prosecutor’s office, the Investiga...
- + $7,500 Raised for ARS Eastern Region’s Syrian Armenian Relief—On Sat., Sept. 19, a fundraising event was held at GrandTen Distilling in South Boston to raise funds for the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern...
- + Things that make you go, ‘Hmmm’—Perhaps the most ongoingly jaw-dropping, cognitive-dissonance-inducing, and just plain annoying head-scratcher is the continued seat Azerbaijan is giv...
- + HRW Calls on Armenia to Investigate Beating of Protester—BERLIN, Germany—On Sept. 23, Rachel Denber, the deputy Europe and Central Asia director at Human Rights Watch (HRW), called on the Armenian government...
- + Kimprom Workers Demonstrate Yet Again for Back Wages; No Resolution in Sight—Kimprom chemical plant workers were back on the street today outside the Lori Provincial Governor’s Office in Vanadzor to demand they be paid nine mon...
- + Tashir Group is to acquire the electric energy assets of Inter RAO in Armenia—Tashir Group and Inter RAO have signed an agreement of sale and purchase of electric energy assets in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Lithuania: Police Seize 600 Kilos of ‘Cocaine Disguised as Coal’—Police in Lithuania’s central Kaunas county announced Tuesday that a record seizure of cocaine has been made after discovering the drug mixed in with ...
- + Italy: Police Crack Down on 'Cosa Nostra-backed Credit Card Hackers'—Italian authorities have arrested 24 people they suspect of involvement in a cloned credit card scam that allegedly netted about € 3 million (US$ 3.36...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry: 120 Azerbaijani Ceasefire Violations—According to the Artsakh Ministry of Defense, Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire some 120 times yesterday and last night, firing more t...
- + Medical Windfall: Company Owned by Wife of Deputy Health Minister Gets Big State Contracts—Take the case of the Healthy Future Medical Center, Ltd. The Armenian government has been pouring lots of cash to the company as part of a program cal...
- + Armenian President Meets with ARF/Hay Tad Officials in Washington DC—President Sargsayn thanked the representatives for their work on pan-Armenian matters and for their role in fostering improved relations between Armen...
- + Sassounian: Everyone Should Support Nomination of Pope Francis for Nobel Peace Prize—Several weeks ago, Sarkis Assadourian, a former member of the Canadian Parliament, informed me that at his request Parliamentarian Judy Sgro had nomin...
- + Davutoglu: We Expect Turkish Americans to Counter Armenian, Jewish, Greek Lobbies—NEW YORK (Asbarez/Combined Sources)—Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, who has previously stated that the Armenian Diaspora is also the diaspora ...
- + Sarkisian Addresses UN General Assembly, Highlights Baku’s Aggression—NEW YORK, N.Y. (A.W.)—Armenia’s President Serge Sarkisian addressed the 70th Session of the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly at the U.N. headqua...
- + "I am applying to the Pope of Rome for the freedom of Soghomon, my friend"—Your Holiness Supreme Pontiff, I am pleading you in this open letter to make an appealfor Christian mercy to the RA President Serzh Sargsyan, summonin...
- + Slap on the Wrist: Court Fines Supplier of Inedible Chicken Meat to Yerevan Kindergartens $1,000—Unfit for consumption poultry also winds up in Yerevan grocery stores More... [Category: Politics]
- + Like a Sandwich on Mt. Sion: The Ever Diminishing Armenian Community of Jerusalem—Armenians were the first to operate a printing press in Jerusalem. The building still stands and is supposed to be turned into a museum. Right now, it...
- + Possible Scenarios of War Resumption on Artsakh Dividing Line—If republics of Armenia and Artsakh will have to undertake preventive military actions independently, for the purpose of imposing peace to Azerbaijan,...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Former Agriculture Minister Among Five Arrested for 'Farm Incentives Fraud'—The former agriculture minister of the Federation entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been arrested alongside four other current and former governmen...
- + President Sargsyan Addresses U.N.: 'If Baku Continues Aggression it Will Leave Armenia No Alternative but to Take Necessary Legal and Political-Military Steps'—I shall note that the aggressive policy pursued by Azerbaijan resulted in the absence of any meaningful progress of negotiations for the conflict sett...
- + Sargsyan, Obama Discuss Armenian Issues in New York—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, seen in above photo flanked by the Mr. and Mrs. Obama, attended a reception in New York hosted by the U.S. presiden...
- + Artsakh President Congratulates Abkhazia President on Liberation Day—“In the name of the people of the Artsakh Republic, government, and myself, I warmly congratulate you and all the people of the Republic of Abkhazia o...
- + Armenian Justice Minister Meets CoE Human Rights Policy Head—The two discussed a Council of Europe program called Human Rights’ Education for Professionals in the Legal Sector now being taught at Armenia’s Acade...
- + Armenian Health Ministry Cites Chile and Canada to Back Flour Enrichment Program—The Armenian health ministry says it wrote to Chile asking if it had registered an increase in cancer cases after allowing the enrichment of wheat flo...
- + Artsakh's Nor Haykadjour Village To Finally Get Drinking Water—Residents of the Nor Haykadjour community in Artsakh have been forced to drink water earmarked for irrigation for the past three years. More... [Cat...
- + Tutunjians Turn AYF Olympics into Family Affair—PROVIDENCE, R.I.—All said and done, no family in these AYF Olympic Games could possibly have done more than the Tutunjians. Bob and Shooshan Tutunj...
- + Artsakh Retaliates, Reports Azeri Casualties—Minsk Group: We Urge Azerbaijan to Accept Mechanism to Investigate Ceasefire Violations STEPANAKERT (A.W.)—The Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR) Defen...
- + 2015 AYF Olympics: Providence Wins Cup #40—By Bob Tutunjian EAST GREENWICH, R.I.—In New England when someone speaks of dynasties, they are usually referring to a certain NFL team that has won...
- + Yerevan Mayor Orders Beefed Up Monitoring of Food Suppliers to Public Schools—The Yerevan Municipality reports that it has uncovered “deficiencies” in 17 public schools when it comes to companies supplying food to cafeterias com...
- + Property Tricksters: Armenia’s Culture Minister and Presidential Adviser Appropriate Yerevan Landmark—Two government officials in 2001 finagled the property documents to gain ownership of this state registered landmark. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Emil’s Sun: New Therapy Center for Children with Multiple Disabilities Opens in Gyumri—The Armenian Caritas benevolent organization opened a new center for children with multiple disabilities in Gyumri on September 26. More... [Categor...
- + The Message of His Holiness Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians On the Occasion of the Blessing of the Holy Chrism—In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yozgat - Games and toys—Boys and girls played this together or separately. More... [Category: Politics]
- + We Have Risen From the Ashes, but Continue to Create Within the Confines of a Casino-Centric Mentality—It was early march, 1985. We, a group of Diaspora students, were returning from Lebanon to our classes in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian FM and OSCE Chairperson Discuss Karabakh Conflict Settlement Process—On September 27, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and Ivica Da?i?, the OSCE Chairperson in Office, met and discussed the current state of t...
- + Hetq Source Claims 12, Not 3, Azerbaijani Servicemen Killed Overnight—While the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense has circulated a statement today regarding the death of three of its soldiers on September 27, purportedly d...
- + Artsakh Refutes Azerbaijani Claim of 7 Dead Armenian Servicemen—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense has refuted claims made earlier by Azerbaijan that seven Armenian servicemen were killed and several others wounded yes...
- + Minsk Group Co-Chairs Call for OSCE Mechanism to Investigate Ceasefire Violations—The following is a September 26 press statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sarkisian: We Will Chase Down Azeri Perpetrators—Armenia’s President Serge Sarkisian spoke about the ceasefire violations and recent killings of Armenian civilians and soldiers by Azerbaijani artille...
- + Azerbaijani Shelling Kills 4 Soldiers in Artsakh—The Artsakh Defense Army reports that four of its soldiers were killed by Azerbaijani shelling today at a defensive position in the northeastern part ...
- + Hetq – Medal Winner in Three Categories—Hetq won in the categories: Observer: Investigative Reportage, Re-information: Best Use of Reforms, and Media 3.0: Best Use of Technology”. More... ...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister in New York: 'Baku Shows Its Contempt for Human Life'—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan had a second meeting with the Minsk Group Co-chairs in New York and said that Azerbaijan’s attempts to des...
- + Armenian President: 'Azerbaijan Government Will be Held Accountable for Tribulations It Causes Its People'—Before discussing agenda issues in the 6th session of the state coordinating committee dedicated to events marking the 100th anniversary of the Armeni...
- + Press Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group—The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Ambassadors Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, James Warlick of the United States of America, and Pierre And...
- + Bogosian Spotlights the Extraordinary Men of Operation Nemesis—Author and actor Eric Bogosian enjoyed a warm Watertown homecoming on Mon., Sept. 14, discussing his acclaimed book Operation Nemesis: The Assassinat...
- + Vardanyan: If Willing, Minsk Co-Chairs Have Power to Stop Innocent Deaths—Minsk Group Condemns Civilian Killings, Fails to Blame Baku (A.W.)—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Parliamentary faction secretary Aghvan Va...
- + Four Armenian Servicemen Killed by Azerbaijani Fire—STEPANAKERT (A.W.)—Four Armenian servicemen were killed today in an offensive operation launched by Azerbaijan on Sept. 25. Norayr Khachatryan (b. 199...
- + The Armenian Connection to Istanbul’s Salt Water—Many works at the Istanbul Biennial reflect forgotten, abandoned, haunted spaces, drawn-out intervals and loss. And since silence expresses loss best ...
- + Royce and Engel Work to Secure Bipartisan Support for Karabagh Peace-Keeping—Congressional Sign-On Letter Calls for Sniper Withdrawal, Additional Observers, Deployment of Gunfire Locators — Ask your U.S. Representativ...
- + Azeris Attack Armenian Art Pavilion at the Beijing Biennale—BEIJING, China (A.W.)—Organizers of the Sixth Beijing International Art Biennale have temporarily shut down the Armenian pavilion, after three men cla...
- + Three Civilians Killed, Two Injured in Azeri Attack—Armenian Defense Ministry: Consequences will Fall on the Shoulders of Azerbaijani Military Leadership Eighty-three year old Parakavar resident Bay...
- + Naira Manoucharyan: “I will keep my kids, even if I have to feed them my flesh”—One can occasionally see 11 year-old Arman selling tissues on the streets of downtown Yerevan. His makeshift mobile store is a cardboard box. More....
- + Fatalities Today in Tavoush: Armenia Says It Will 'Respond Appropriately' to Azerbaijani Shelling—Armenia says it will mount an 'appropriate response' to Azerbaijani shelling today that killed a number of residents in Tavoush Province border villa...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets with Minsk Group Co-Chairs in NY: Condemns Azerbaijani Shelling of Tavoush—Immediately upon arriving in New York on a working visit to the U.N., Armenia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbanyan met with the Minsk Group Co...
- + Sarkisian Issues Congratulatory Message on Independence Day—On the occasion of the Republic of Armenia’s 24th independence anniversary, President Serge Sarkisian held a reception at the Karen Demirchyan Sports ...
- + Markarian: The ARF Has Always Advocated a Parliamentary System of Government—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) has supported and promoted a parliamentary system of government since independence, according to ARF Burea...
- + Artsakh Fund Holds Fundraising Event in Greater Boston—Unveils New Village Expansion Project LEXINGTON, Mass.—It was a festive and informative day on Sun., Sept. 13, as 90 supporters gathered to support ...
- + Montenegro: Former Mayor of Bar Arrested in Abuse of Office Probe—Montenegro's special prosecutor for corruption and organized crime issued an arrest warrant today for the former mayor of the coastal city of Bar, ?ar...
- + Trial Gets Underway in Hetq's Freedom of Info Suits Against Police and General Prosecutor—Two ‘freedom of information’ suits filed by the Investigative Journalists (IJ) NGO, one against the General Prosecutor’s Office and the other, the pol...
- + Young Scientist Flies High with Leg Up From Putin—A 28-year-old woman previously known for her participation in the sports discipline called acrobatic rock-and-roll is heading a 110 billion ruble (US$...
- + Axis of Upheaval: Northern Avenue—With the construction of Northern Avenue financial profit was the primary motivator for construction in the beginning of the rabid construction era of...
- + Technical Problems Can Be Deadly: Etchmiadzin’s Inadequate Ambulance Fleet—The Vagharshpat Hospital has four ambulances. Two are 2010-2011 Ford and one is a 2003 Gazelle van. The fourth is a 25 year-old Raf that hardly is u...
- + Circulation of Stocks of Hrazdan Energy Company and Trading was Terminated in NASDAQ OMX Armenia—On September 23, 2015 the circulation and trading of stocks of Hrazdan Energy Company (Raz TES) was stopped and terminated in NASDAQ OMX Armenia’s fre...
- + Armenian President Attends Consecration of Holy Martyrs Armenian Catholic Church in Gyumri—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today was in the crowds of hundreds present at the consecration of the Armenian Catholic Holy Martyrs Church in Gyum...
- + Welcome Reception for New Citizens at Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway—Dr. Vartan Gregorian to Offer Welcome Dr. Vartan Gregorian, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1, a N...
- + The Armenians of Kiev—Kilikia beer and lahmajoun . In Kiev? When I thought of my upcoming visit to Kiev, I thought of bristling revolution in Maidan Square and the tragedy...
- + Getty, Western Prelacy Reach Settlement in Art Restitution Case—LOS ANGELES, Calif. (A.W.) —After a five-year legal battle, a settlement was reached between the Getty Museum and the Western Prelacy of the Armenian ...
- + The Petrosyans of Stepanakert: One Room and Two Beds for Five People—Entering through the small gate leading to a mish-mash of huts and hovels in a central neighborhood in the town of Stepanakert the capital of Artsakh,...
- + Ticking Time Bomb: Kapan’s Disused Kavart Mine—The Armenian Environmental Front has circulated the following video on a disused mine near the town of Kapan, in Armenia’s southern reaches. More......
- + FM Nalbandyan to Meet with Mamedyarov in New York—Nalbandyan is scheduled to meet with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs as well as Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mamedyarov. More... [Category: Po...
- + Armenian Women Rower: 'Limited opportunities force many to leave'—“I am satisfied with my result because I’ve only been doing the sport for one year. The person who won has been at it for more than ten years,” said B...
- + Romania: 13 Arrested over 'Health Insurance Scam'—Romanian authorities have raided 59 houses in a large-scale swoop on a group of pharmacists, doctors and health officials they suspect made up to US$ ...
- + Letter: Happy September 21—Dear Editor: It is a Saturday afternoon in 1969 in Toronto. I am driving to the Community Center on Dupont Street for the AYF Juniors’ weekly meeting...
- + Armenian Re-Independence: A Celebration Marked by Hope for a Brighter Future—By Khajag Mgrdichian Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern Region Central Committee member Unger Khajag Mgrdichian delivered the followin...
- + Sassounian: Reflections on the 24th»Anniversary of Armenia’s Independence—By Harut Sassounian On the occasion of the 24th»anniversary of Armenia’s independence, I had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the celeb...
- + President Sargsyan Pays Respects at Yerablour Military Pantheon—On the occasion of the 24th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, President Serzh Sargsyan today visited the Yerablour Military Pantheon to pay respe...
- + Vahe the Vintner—Comparing the wines produced by various countries, Vahe is convinced that Armenia, due to its long sunny season, can produce some of the best. More....
- + U.S. Embassy’s Franchise Day Connects American Businesses with Armenian Investors—The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan and the U.S. Commercial Service in Moscow, in partnership with Ameria Management Advisory Services, organized a one-day bu...
- + Untapped Potential: Transforming Sevan Into a Quality Tourist Town—Roudik Ghoukasyan, mayor of the Armenian town of Sevan, says that the problems facing his community, a major tourist resort given its proximity to the...
- + Soghomon Kocharyan: Correctional Facility Waited Two Weeks to Transfer Inmate to Hospital as Advised—Even though a Yerevan hospital advised the Noubarashen Penitentiary housing lifer Soghomon Kocharyan, now into his 21st year behind bars, to transfer ...
- + Armenian Delegation Led by PM in Peking—A delegation led by Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan left for Peking last night and participated in ceremonies at Armenia’s embassy in the Chi...
- + Armavia: Beginning of the End for Armenia’s National Carrier—Of note are the periodic contradictory statements of Baghdasarov and Armavia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + HALO’s First All-Female Team of De-Miners Deployed in Artsakh—In July, the HALO Trust dispatched their first all-female team of de-miners to the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh). “Having successfully depl...
- + White House Issues Statement on Armenia?s Independence—The following message was issued on Sept. 18 by United States Secretary of State John Kerry on behalf of President Barack Obama on the occasion of the...
- + Matosian: Be the Change You Want to See in Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly As descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors, many of us in the diaspora have built our identities and ideologies a...
- + Artsakh: Vardadzor Village Gets New Drinking Water Network—A new drinking water supply system, financed by the Swiss-based Sedrik Marten Fund, was inaugurated today in the Askeran village of Vardadzor. More....
- + Swedish Telecoms Giant TeliaSonera Pulls Out of Azerbaijan—TeliaSonera, the Swedish telecoms giant which has been linked by investigations to alleged multi-million dollar corruption in Azerbaijan and Uzbekista...
- + Romania: Prime Minister Ponta Faces Trial—Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta is facing trial for graft, according to Romania’s Anti-Corruption Agency (DNA). More... [Category: Politics]
- + Police Arrest Man for Murder of Tavoush Military Commissar—A man has been arrested and charged for the September 18 murder of Derenik Papyan, the Military Commissar of Armenia’s Tavoush Province, reports Armen...
- + Adrineh Gregorian Traced Her Roots `Back to G?r?n' and won!—After a successful crowd funding campaign and hundreds of supporters, the documentary film `Back to G?r?n' is finally being released. More... [Categ...
- + Homenetmen 11th General World Congress Convenes in Yerevan—YEREVAN—The 11th General World Congress of Homenetmen (Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts) took place in Aghveran, Armenia, on Sept. 7-11. Six...
- + Soccer: The Road to Euro 2016 Runs through Yerevan—When the Euro 2016 qualification draw took place at the Palais des Congr?s Acropolis in Nice, France, on Sun., Feb 23, 2014, one thing was abundantly ...
- + Former ISIS Slave Speaks to the Weekly—Teenage Yazidi Girl Speaks to the Armenian Weekly about Life as ISIS Slave Special for the Armenian Weekly PARIS, France (A.W.)—Jinan is an 18-ye...
- + Yerevan Watchmaker: “They’ve destroyed the old spots but I’m still here”—“I’ve repaired watches in various spots, but those buildings no longer exist. They destroyed them, but I’m still here.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hakobyan Steps Down as Heritage Party Faction Head—MP Roubik Hakobyan has stepped down as leader of the four member Heritage Party faction in Armenia’s National Assembly. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Reclaiming the Right to the City in ‘Elite’ Yerevan—Special for the Armenian Weekly ‘The freedom to make and remake our cities and ourselves is, I want to argue, one of the most precious yet most neg...
- + Municipal Elections Held in Artsakh: 32 ARF Councillors Elected—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—On Sept. 13, municipal elections took place in cities and towns across the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR/Artsakh). According ...
- + ‘Poetry of Memory,’ an Evening in Solidarity with Armenia—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—On Sept. 21, an evening of poetry, titled “Poetry of Memory, an Evening in Solidarity with Armenia,” will feature readings by renowne...
- + Artsakh MP - "Only way to decrease border incidents is to fortify the front-line"—It is possible that all this will suddenly get out of hand and lead to much wider operations. Our challenge is to be prepared for all eventualities. ...
- + Official Car Smuggled Drugs, But Nobody Seemed to Care—When a Hyundai sedan assigned to the chairman of the Batumi City Council was involved in a middle-of-the-night drug arrest at the Turkey-Georgia borde...
- + Police Blotter: Iranian Citizen Claims He Was Robbed After Bringing Prostitutes Home—An Iranian citizen claims he and two friends were robbed on September 6 after bringing two women, posing as ‘ladies of the night’ at Republic Square, ...
- + Armenian Health Minister Discusses Cooperation with Counterpart in Sweden—During his visit to Sweden, Armenian Minister of Health Armen Mouradyan met with his Swedish counterpart and had meetings with other top officials. ...
- + Iran to Allocate $2 Million for Gas Distribution Network in Meghri and Agarak—Iran has agreed to issue a US$2 million grant to construct a natural gas distribution network in Meghri and Agarak, two Armenian communities that bord...
- + Government to Review Proposed Sale of ENA Stock—The Armenian government today instructed various ministries and departments in the energy filed to review a petition by INTER RAO UES OJSC to sell 10...
- + Government Allocates $10,360 for Independence Day Celebrations—The Armenian government today agreed to allocate five million AMD (US$10,360) for celebrations at the National Opera and Ballet Theater to mark the 24...
- + Rhode Island LL’ers Make Big Hit—CRANSTON, R.I.—What’s it like winning a New England championship and playing in the nationals before a TV audience in Williamsport, Pa.? Michael (...
- + Abovyan Cyclists Ride for CRD, Sport of Cycling in Armenia—By Anahid Yeremian The sixth Annual Bike-a-thon from Aug. 10-13 to raise funds for the scientists of the Cosmic Ray Division (CRD) of the Yerevan P...
- + Venice Commission Publishes Opinion on Armenia’s Constitutional Draft Amendments—Venice Commission: Draft Amendments in Line with International Standards STRASBOURG, France (A.W.)— The Council of Europe’s body of constitutional ...
- + Yerevan Court Sentences Hayk Kyureghyan to Nine Years for Shooting Air Pistol—The defendant never heard the sentence read out loud by Judge Armen Bektashyan. Not following the judge’s demand that all stand during the declaratio...
- + 13 Year-Old Sargis Mouradyan: The Only Pigeon Flyer Left in Yeraskh—“I’m the only pigeon fancier left in the village,” Sargis boasted. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Raffi Hovannisian in Lebanon, Meets Catholicos Aram I—Hovannisian had arrived in Lebanon to take part in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the heroic self-defense at Musa Dagh and the 75th birt...
- + Armenian Public TV to Broadcast Parliamentary Hearings on Constitutional Changes—Armenian Public TV reports that it will broadcast upcoming parliamentary debates on a bill designed to make changes to the country’s constitution gi...
- + 2015 International Hrant Dink Award Goes to Kaos GL from Turkey and Samar Badawi from Saudi Arabia—This year’s awards were granted to women’s rights activist Samar Badawi from Saudi Arabia and to Kaos GL, an initiative that works for LGBT rights in ...
- + Heated Exchange in Armenian Parliament: MPs Call Each Other Out—A heated exchange broke out between opposition HAK MP Hrant Bagratyan and ruling Republican Party MP Hayk Baboukhanyan during today’s parliamentary h...
- + How Could Such Beauty Be Left Behind?—Zabelle Panosian’s Breathtaking Recordings Special for the Armenian Weekly Zabelle in 1922 Zabelle Panosian was 23 years old and the mothe...
- + UN General Assembly Designates ‘International Day of Commemoration of Victims of Genocide and of its Prevention’—UNGA Adopts Resolution on International Genocide Commemoration Day, Initiated by Armenia The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution en...
- + Navigating the Syrian Crisis: An Interview with Zepure Reisian—The following interview with Zepure Reisian, an Aleppo-based member of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Central Executive, was conducted at the Armen...
- + Musical Odyssey: Two Brothers from Armenia Reunite in Paris 14 Years Later—Two brothers, world class violinists Henrik and Hrayr Karapetyan, leave Armenia and don’t see each other for fourteen years. Here, we take a glimpse i...
- + National Assembly Prez Rejects Request by Opposition MPs to Broadcast Constitutional Debates Live—Armenia’s National Assembly President Galoust Sahakyan rejected a suggestion by HAK (Armenian National Congress) MP Levon Zourabyan that the current s...
- + Armenian President Departs to Tajikistan for CSTO Summit—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan departs today for Dushanbe the capital of Tajikistan to participate in a summit of the Collective Security Treaty Or...
- + Maralik Mayor Artak Gevorgyan Reelected—Artak Gevorgyan was reelected the mayor of Maralik, a community in Armenia’s Shirak Province yesterday by a vote of 1,965 to 1,110. More... [Categor...
- + Water Eroding Foundations of St. Norashen Church in Tbilisi: What Will Be Its Fate After Repairs?—Construction work was underway when I visited the Saint Norashen Church in Tbilisi. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Scholarships and the Haigazian Endowment Campaign: Reflecting on the University’s Impact from a Distance—Haigazian University in Beirut awards $1 million in scholarships to Armenian students each year. Its 60th year of instruction just began, and a gala m...
- + Shift, Shape, Mobilize: Call for Participants—Are you an active blogger? An activist who wants to shift mindsets, shape social change, mobilize people? Is your work related to Eastern Europe? Are ...
- + War, Refugees, and Passports—I watch the powerful images of hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing war in the Middle East and I hear the harsh voices of some senior government ...
- + Vaughan Turekian Named Science and Technology Adviser to US Secretary of State—Armenian-American Dr. Vaughan Turekian, formerly the Chief International Officer at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), wa...
- + Artsakh at 24: A Reality Check—Sept. 2 marked the 24th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabagh’s (Artsakh) independence. This is a good time to take a reality check with respect to th...
- + Supporters Demand Access: Judge in Hayk Kyureghyan Trial Calls Postponement—The trial of Hayk Kyureghyan, detained for over a year for discharging an air pistol in the direction of the police on July 12, 2014, ended almost as ...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Tears as Mother Testifies over Death of Son at 'ISIS Recruiter' Trial—Nobody knew that Nermin would go to Syria, said the mother of a young man who died fighting alongside the Islamic State (IS) in a quiet, shaky voice. ...
- + Yerevan: Hundreds Protesting Electricity Rate Hike Close Baghramyan Avenue—Hundreds of demonstrators, protesting a recent electricity rate hike, again closed Yerevan’s Baghramyan Avenue. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Police Clear Baghramyan Avenue: Detain 48 Electricity Rate Hike Protesters—Making good on their call to clear Yerevan’s Baghramyan Avenue from demonstrators protesting an electricity rate hike, police moved in at 5:00 this mo...
- + UN General Assembly Unanimously Adopts Resolution Establishing 'International Day of Commemoration of Victims of Genocide and of its Prevention' Initiated by Armenia—The UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution entitled “International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Geno...
- + Heritage Party VP: People Want Regime, Not Constitutional, Change—Heritage Party VP Armen Martirosyan told those attending a conference of political forces opposing proposed constitutional changes in Armenia that mos...
- + Founding Parliament Prez: Regime In More Precarious Position Today than 2008—At today’s conference of political forces opposing proposed constitutional changes in Armenia, Founding Parliament President Garegin Choukaszyan said ...
- + Ministry Points to Water as Source of Dysentery Outbreak in Tzithankov—Armenia’s Ministry of Health says that drinking water is to blame for the recent outbreak of dysentery that landed a number of residents in the Shirak...
- + EAFJD Accompanies Belgian Deputies to Armenia and NKR—BRUSSELS—A six-member Parliamentary delegation from the Kingdom of Belgium is on a week-long working visit to the Republics of Armenia and Nagorno Kar...
- + HDP Calls for International Action against Turkey’s ‘Politics of Violence’—The following statement was released by the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Foreign Affairs Commission on Sept. 10, urging internati...
- + Government Rejects Proposal to Cut Traffic Fines to 'Poor' Drivers by 50%—The Armenian government today turned down an amendment proposed by MP Nikol Pashinyan that would reduce traffic violation fines issued to financially ...
- + European Parliament Calls for Release of Azerbaijan's Political Prisoners—The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan, among other anti-corruption and pro-de...
- + Mine Controversy: Vociferous Tzaghkashat Residents Nix Vallex Group Public Hearing—A public hearing regarding a new mine proposed by Vallex Group took place today at the Alaverdi Municipality but broke down after several heated excha...
- + Village Kids Hospitalized with Intestinal Virus—Four children from the Shirak village of Tzithankov were hospitalized with intestinal flu and another 28 were treated on an out-patient basis, accordi...
- + School Kids Sick from Eating Bad Hot Dogs On the Mend—Most of the twenty children from the Ararat village of Baghrayan who were hospitalized for severe tummy aches and dizziness after eating a batch of ba...
- + Armenian Scientist Wins Prestigious ICO Galileo Galilei Award—Aram Papoyan, head of the Physical Research Institute of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences, has won the ICO Galileo Galilei Award for 2015. ...
- + Armenian Leaders Support National Christian Conference on Capitol Hill—Archbishop Choloyan, ANCA’s Aram Hamparian and Kate Nahapetian to Share Armenian Perspective at ‘In Defense of Christians’ Conference ‘In De...
- + ARF Holds Meeting in Buenos Aires with Participation of 5 Regions—At the invitation of the Armenian Revolutionary (ARF) Bureau, a regional meeting between the ARF Americas—comprised of the United States East and West...
- + ‘Lynching Campaign’ Targets Kurds in Turkey, HDP Offices Attacked—Kurdish National Congress: Erdogan must end violent, racist, and divisive policies DIYARBAKIR (A.W.)—In a Sept. 8 press release, the Kurdish Nationa...
- + Compulsory Enforcement Service Embezzles Citizen’s Funds, Writ Claims Unperformed—According to the online auction listing, Bouniatyan was the winner and that same day the entire purchase amountof 7.9 million dram was transferred to ...
- + Tzaghkashat Village Mayor: "98% of residents oppose the mine"—Mining, in no instance, is conducive for us,” said Paranyan, adding that many residents spend twelve hours a day away from home working at the Teghout...
- + Safety Suffers: Elevator Maintenance Contract Goes to Company Affiliated with Yerevan Municipality—Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan has recently organized a number of advisory meetings designed to tighten the monitoring of elevators in Armenia’s capita...
- + Artsakh Wine Festival: September 17 in Togh Village—The second annual Artsakh Wine Festival, where the best of the country’s wines will be displayed and available for tasting, takes place on September 1...
- + Serbia: Long-Awaited Testimonies Heard in Case of Murdered Journalist—At the latest hearing in the long-awaited trial of suspects in the 1999 murder of Slavko Curuvija, one of Serbia's most prominent opposition journalis...
- + Bulgaria: New Anti-Graft Law Rejected—Bulgaria’s National Assembly has shot down a piece of legislation that would help fight corruption at the country’s highest level upon a first reading...
- + Albania: Interior Minister Protected Drug Smugglers, Says Opposition—Albania's oppositional Democratic Party has called for the resignation of Sajmir Tahiri, Minister of the Interior, accusing him of protecting criminal...
- + Food Poisoning Hits 20 Pupils in Ararat Province School—Armenia’s Food Safety Inspectorate reports that the cafeteria food in the Baghramyan village school in Ararat Province is being inspected after more t...
- + Letter: Response to Sassounian’s ‘Worldwide Collaboration Required to Confront Pan-Armenian Crises’—Dear Editor: Harut Sassounian’s recent article, “Worldwide Collaboration Required to Confront Pan-Armenian Crises,” was a well-articulated piece. No ...
- + Merrimack Valley to Host Genocide Commemoration Program»Sept. 20—NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—A commemoration bearing the theme, “Weaving Armenia’s Story through Music” will take place»Sun., Sept. 20, at»3 p.m.»at North And...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Sept. 12, 2015)—Easy Doesn’t Do It Some problems are so complex that you have to be highly intelligent and well informed just to be undecided about them. …»Laur...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Signs Economic Documents at Eurasian Meeting in Belarus—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan signed more than ten documents outlining collaboration on intellectual property and other business issues tod...
- + Armenian FM Departs for London; Will Speak at Chatham House—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian leaves for London today on a two day visit at the invitation of Great Britain’s Secretary of St...
- + Yerevan's Rapid Development Years—The attics and first floors of Soviet era buildings are converted into private businesses, in the form of restaurants, retail stores, bars, clubs, and...
- + Artsakh Foreign Ministry Charges Baku with Hindering Local Elections in Karabakh—Along with aggravating the situation on the line of contact and making repeated attempts of reconnaissance and sabotage, as well as continuously shoot...
- + 60 New Graduates, Mostly Displaced from Syria and Ukraine, Will be Offered Paid Internships In Armenia—Around 60 fresh graduates, mostly displaced youth from Syria and Ukraine, will be offered six-month paid internships in private companies in Armenia a...
- + Hetq Selected as Finalist for Global Shining Light Award—Hetq Selected as Finalist for Global Shining Light Award More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Program at the 14th Istanbul Biennial became a celebrated event—The presentation of the Armenian program for the 14th Istanbul Biennial of contemporary art, for which the project Dilijan Art Initiative of Initiativ...
- + Trial of Air Pistol Shooter Kyureghyan Begins Sept. 11; Protest Scheduled Outside Yerevan Court—The trial of Hayk Kyureghyan, who has been detained for over a year for discharging an air pistol in the direction of the police on July 12, 2014, is ...
- + New Videos Show Balkan Crime Boss Meeting Top Serbian Police—Balkan drug gang boss Rodoljub Radulovic has met nine times with officials of the Serbian Ministry of Police, according to intelligence videos obtaine...
- + Heated Exchange Between Kimprom Workers and Lori Governor Prompted Attempt to Close Highway—Before this morning’s failed attempt by Kimprom factory workers to close a section of highway linking Vanadzor and Alaverdi to raise the issue of back...
- + $29.6 Million for the Sciences Next Year in Armenia—14.4 billion AMD (US$29.6 million) has been earmarked for the sciences in the 2016 Armenia budget. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Allocates Biological Threat Equipment to Armenia—The U.S. Defense Ministry’s Threat Reduction Agency will hand over special vehicles and equipment to Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations needed...
- + Armenia Participates in CIS 'Military Commonwealth 2015' Exercises—Armenia has participated in the opening ceremonies marking the start of the military exercises of the Joint Air Defense System of the CIS 'Military Co...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed in 'Extraordinary Mishap', Ministry Reports—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that one of its soldiers was killed in what it describes as an “extraordinary mishap” today at a northern mil...
- + Wage Protest: Police Preventing Kimprom Factory Workers from Closing Highway—Large numbers of police are currently preventing Kimprom chemical plant factory workers,demanding they be paid back wages, from closing off a stretch...
- + Investigation Launched into Death of Three Armenian Army Officers in Road Accident—The military branch of Armenia's Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case into the death of three army officers on September 5 when the ...
- + Cousins Lock Horns in Upcoming Antaramout Village Mayoral Race—There are two candidates on the ballot: 60 year-old Sandro Gevorgyan and 44 year-old Arayik Gevorgyan. The two are cousins. More... [Category: Pol...
- + ANCA Condemns Aliyev’s Latest Escalation of Attacks Against Armenia and Artsakh—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian condemned, on Sept. 4, Azerbaijan’s latest attacks on Armenia and the ...
- + Artsakh Issues Warning to Baku: Continued Aggression Will Lead to Severe Consequences—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) has issued a public warning to Azerbaijan that if it continues its recent intensification of military operations along...
- + Land and Culture Organization Restores 7th Century Lori Monastery—The summer of 2015 marked another successful campaign for the Land and Culture Organization (LCO)/Organisation Terre et Culture (OTC). More... [Cat...
- + Providence: A Great Armenian City—It is a pure joy to be in Providence again, a strong vibrant city with a lovely downtown in the heart of New England. It is the city of the Green Mach...
- + Baku Resorts to Violence as NKR Celebrates Independence—Armenian Servicemen Killed, Villages Shelled A scene from the destruction in the village of Sevkar (Photo: Civil Contract Party leader Arayik Haru...
- + 1.5 Million Minus 2: DNA Testing Brings Ancestors Back from the Dead—Special for the Armenian Weekly Every Armenian family has the same story: persecution, fear, robbery, rape, murder … genocide … and the unknown. The...
- + Two Earthquakes Hit Azerbaijan; Tremors Felt in Yerevan—An earthquake measuring 7 points on Richter scale hit the Sheki district of Azerbaijan today at 09:49:36 (UTC/GMT +5 hours). More... [Category: Poli...
- + Medical Mystery: Armenia Continues to Purchase Indian DiaZone MR Despite Nasty Side Effects—Armenia continues to import DiaZone MR, an Indian manufactured drug for Type-2 diabetes sufferers, despite the existence of a better quality French su...
- + Arpineh Hovhannisyan Appointed Armenia's New Justice Minister—A graduate of the Yerevan State University Faculty of Law (2004), Ms. Hovhannisyan served as the Advisor to the President of the National Assembly fro...
- + Two Armenian Soldiers Killed in Artsakh While Executing Military Operation—Two Armenian soldiers serving in Artsakh have been reported killed while executing a “military issue” today according to the Artsakh Defense Army (ADA...
- + 100 Artsakh War Vets Leave for Tavoush Province—100 Artsakh War vets left Stepanakert this morning for Tavoush Province (Armenia) in a show of moral support for soldiers of the Armenian Army positio...
- + Azerbaijan Fires 14,000 Rounds of Ammo Last Week—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 1,000 times between August 30 and September 5. More......
- + Providence ARF Holds 8th Annual Panagoum—The Providence»ARF»“Kristapor”» Gomideh ’s»8th annual »panagoum »took place on Aug. 28-30 at the»Husenig Grove, a secluded and tranquil sp...
- + Meet Anoush: Jerusalem’s Armenian-Palestinian Bodybuilding Champion—Meet Anoush Aram Sarkis Belian. On Aug. 22, Anoush became the first Palestinian female bodybuilder to participate and win an Israeli competition, outs...
- + Fethiye Cetin to Receive Freedom Award at 9th Annual ANCA Eastern Region Banquet—DETROIT, Mich.—The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) will be honoring renowned lawyer, writer, and human rights activist...
- + Armenian Program Revealed at The 14TH Istanbul Biennial: Saltwater: A Theory of Thought Forms—The artists’ work will not be located in a single venue, but will be dispersed along the Bosphorus, in spaces ranging from the Istanbul Modern to the...
- + President Sargsyan Welcomes Delegation of French Deputies—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today welcomed a delegation to Yerevan led by Bruno Le Roux, leader of the Socialist Group in France’s National Ass...
- + Electric Networks of Armenia Wants Court to Declare Nairit Bankrupt—Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC went to the courts in May of this year demanding that Nairit Plant be declared insolvent. More... [Category...
- + Artsakh Ministry of Defense Claims Azerbaijan Intensifies Ceasefire Violations—Artsakh’s Defense Army reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 250 times on September 1 and 2, firing over 5,000 rounds of amm...
- + Romania: Former Organized Crime Prosecutor and Former Tax Chief Arrested for 'Bribery'—Romanian authorities have detained the country's former chief prosecutor for organized crime and the former head of the tax authority, both of whom ar...
- + "America on the Road" Program Kicks Off Next Week in Armenia—The U.S. Embassy in Armenia announces that the America on the Road cultural program will kick off next week throughout the provinces of Armenia. Mo...
- + OSCE Mission Conducts Planned Monitoring of Artsakh Line of Contact—The monitoring passed in accordance with the agreed schedule. No violation of the cease-fire regime was registered. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Lori Beekeepers Oppose Mine Opening: Good Honey Requires Healthy Environment—Harout argues that the mine will not only disturb the ecological balance of the forest but that local residents will pay a heavy price later on as we...
- + Armenian President to Meet Putin in Moscow—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan leaves for Moscow on September 7 to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. More... [Category: Politics]
- + CSTO Group Arrives in Armenia to Observe 'Shant 2015' Military Exercises—A united command working group from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) arrived in Armenia on September 2 to observe the ‘Shant 2015’ ...
- + Sassounian: Worldwide Collaboration Required to Confront Pan-Armenian Crises—By Harut Sassounian There has been a serious lack of coordination in dealing with critical global issues. Armenians around the world have repeatedly ...
- + Targeting Democracy: An Armenian Account of Kurdish Ambitions—Day by day, Turkey’s onslaught against the Kurds is intensifying. Just last month, Ankara launched over 500 air strikes against the Kurdistan Workers ...
- + Vahakn Hovnanian Passes Away at Age 83— Vahakn Hovnanian (Photo: Photolure) Armenian businessman and benefactor Vahakn Hovnanian passed away on Aug. 31, at the age of 83, Hovnanian Intern...
- + Garni-Geghard: Armenia’s Legal and Illegal Garbage Dumps—Garni-Geghard: Unregulated and unapproved garbage dumps increase alongside tourism-related services More... [Category: Politics]
- + Confronting Challenges: To Be an Armenian Feminist in Turkey—An interview with Lerna Ekmekcioglu, McMillan-Stewart Associate Professor of History and Women and Gender Studies at Massachusetts Institute of Techno...
- + US: Russian Nuclear Official Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering—A former Russian nuclear official has pleaded guilty in the United States to conspiracy to launder more than US$ 2 million in an elaborate bribery sch...
- + 2,379 Calls to Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Hotline Last Month—The ministry received a total of twenty complaints. Ten dealt with state regional divisions of social security and five dealt with regional social ser...
- + Abovyan Cyclists Ride for CRD and for Cycling in Armenia—The sixth Annual bike-a-thon from August 10 through 13 to raise funds for the scientists of the Cosmic Ray Division (CRD) of the Yerevan Physics Insti...
- + Video: Armenia, Two Years Down the Eurasian Road—On this day in 2013, President Serzh Sargsyan announced that Armenia intended to join the Customs Union and, consequently, the Eurasian Economic Union...
- + Mayor Abdullah Demirba? Arrested in Diyarbakir—Dear Editor: On Aug. 9, Abdullah Demirba?, the former mayor of the Sur municipality in Diyarbakir, was arrested by Turkish authorities in Diyarbakir....
- + Azerbaijan: Investigative Reporter Khadija Ismayilova Sentenced to 7.5 Years—Khadija Ismayilova, who is known for her investigative reporting on corruption in Azerbaijan, was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison today by the Azerba...
- + OSCE Representative and Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Condemn Sentencing of Journalist Khadija Ismayilova by Azerbaijan—The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, and the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Mui?nieks, today conde...
- + Azerbaijan: Aliyev Family, Friends Cruise Aboard SOCAR Super Yachts—Friends and family of President Ilham Aliyev make free use of two luxury yachts worth US$ 59 million that are owned by the State Oil Company of Azerba...
- + Artsakh President Issues Congratulatory Message on Independence Day—In his message, President Sahakyan congratulated citizens of Artsakh for realizing their long held dream, despite numerous hardships, of creating a st...
- + Studio Z to Exhibit Collection of Original Armenian Art—PROVIDENCE, R.I.—In an exhibit titled, “Armenian Artists: A Rich Collection of Original Armenian Art,” Studio Z will showcase works from nationally an...
- + Turkish Obstacles No Barrier for Karanian—PASADENA, Calif.—You’re three weeks away from your first trip to Historic Armenia, flying to Istanbul aboard a Turkish airliner from Boston, and news ...
- + 100 Years Later: On the Road to Exile—Special for the Armenian Weekly As we begin Some people look for their stories at their desks, others among the pages of history. For som...
- + School Hijinks: Dismissed Kotayk Schoolteacher Claims Principal and Daughter Conspired Against Her—Nelli Tovmasyan was an English teacher for six years at Teghenik Middle School in Kotayk before being fired by the school principal in December 2014....
- + Botulism Lands Two Gyumri Residents in Hospital—Two residents of Gyumri were hospitalized with botulism after eating some cucumbers that they had pickled and canned three weeks before. More... [C...
- + Journalist Khadija Ismayilova's Final Statement to Azerbaijan Court—The following text is from Khadija Ismayilova's statement given today to Azerbaijan's Court of Grave Crimes in Baku. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Group Opposed to Constitutional Changes in Armenia Plans Public Actions—A group of young activists in Armenia opposed to changes to the country’s constitution has told Hetq that it will be convening a summit soon of like ...
- + Hungary: Police Arrest Fifth Suspect in Refugee Truck Deaths Tragedy—A fifth man suspected of involvement in the deaths of 71 migrants found in a truck in Austria last week has been detained in Hungary, said police Sund...
- + Armenia: The Dark Years of Independence—We clearly remember flying into the Yerevan airport in May of 1993. Except for several lights on the runway, the capital city of the Republic of Arme...
- + Azerbaijan Blacklists Maestro Marciano Over Artsakh Visit—Gianluca Marciano, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Tbilisi State Opera & Balle Theater and Artistic Director of the Al Bustan festi...
- + Armenian President Travels to Artsakh—Sargsyan will participate in celebrations marking the 24the anniversary of the declaration of the republic. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Pedestrian Struck by Car and Killed Along Lake Sevan Roadway—A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in Martouni, a town in Armenia’s Gegharkounik Province on the shore of Lake Sevan at around 9pm on August...
- + Colonel -General Gourgen Dalibaltayan Dead at 89—Colonel-General Gourgen Dalibaltayan, who served as Chief of the General Staff of Armenia’s Armed Forces during the 1992 Battle of Shoushi, died toda...
- + Mousa Ler – Pilgrimage and Other Ancient Sites—Antioch, the nearest city to Mousa Ler, is a name that survives from ancient times. It isn’t by accident that there are numerous ancient sites in the...
- + Children in Armenia Hear the World for the First Time—This past summer, the Armenian International Medical (AIM) Fund, a nonprofit organization specializing in implementing integral health care programs ...
- + LOT to Resume Warsaw-Yerevan Flights on January 1,2016—There will be three weekly flights from Warsaw – Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Return flights from Yerevan will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday....
- + Armenia's Education Ministry Discusses Issue of Children Not Attending School—A major issue discussed at a recent advisory meeting at Armenia’s Ministry of Education and Science, chaired by Minister Armen Ashotyan, dealt with c...
- + Government of Armenia Received $450 Million in Grants from EU and USA in 2007-2014—During the last 8 years, the Armenian government received grants equal to approximately 542 million USD from foreign states and organizations. We kno...
- + 'Armed Hooliganism' on Yerevan's Amiryan Street—Police have launched a criminal investigation into a brawl that occurred on Yerevan’s Amiryan Street around 10 pm yesterday in which gunshots were fi...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Aug. 29, 2015)—The Winning Attitude We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time. … Vince Lombardi A Modern Aphorism It’s the few that help us tolerate...
- + Prime Healthcare Donates $1.8 Million of Medical Equipment through UAF—GLENDALE, Calif.—Prime Healthcare»Management, Inc., a division of Prime Healthcare»Services, one of the largest hospital management companies in the U...
- + Chicago Commemorates May 28th—The 97th anniversary of the First Armenian Republic and the victories of May 28, 1918, were commemorated at the Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church a...
- + Armenian Military Medics Trained by U.S. Peers—For the past three months, six U.S. Army personnel have led classes for the Armenian military medics, who will now serve as instructors for the Armeni...
- + Aznavour's 1st Visit to Armenia: Producing a Memento in Secret—When Charles Aznavour, the world famous singer-songwriter visited Armenia for the first time in 1964, he was welcomed with jubilation and a deep sense...
- + Armenian Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of India—After the ceremony, President Mukherjee told Ambassador Martirosyan that India wanted to deepen its ties with Armenia and that collaboration in the cu...
- + Eric Bogosian to Speak at St. James—WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Mon., Sept. 14 , Eric Bogosian , an actor, playwright, monologist, and novelist, will speak about his latest book, Operation Neme...
- + Marty Mooradian Announces Run for Virginia General Assembly House of Delegates—By Marni Pilafian MIDLOTHIAN, Virginia—Marty Mooradian, is a Democrat running for House District 27 of the Virginia House of Delegates from Midlothi...
- + A New Awakening: An Interview with Nor Zartonk’s Sayat Tekir—An Armenian Struggle Against Rights Abuses in Turkey ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—In late June, as the live-in demonstration to save Camp Armen, the form...
- + Yerevan Kowtows to Washington: Appeasement in Iraq, Slaughter in Syria—Yerevan’s appeasement of American warmongering in the Middle East is only one of many instances that demonstrate that Armenia’s rulers are incapable o...
- + Artsakh Army Repels Azerbaijani Incursion Attempt—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that its forces repelled an attempted incursion by an Azerbaijani reconnaissance unit of 20-25 soldiers along th...
- + His Holiness Aram I Hosts the New Ambassador of Greece to Lebanon—On April 26, Catholicos Aram I hosted the recently appointed Ambassador of Greece to Lebanon H.E. Theodore Passas at St. Mary’s Monastery More... [C...
- + Armenia Producing More Copper Despite Drop in International Price—Armenia produced 147,000 tons of copper ore in the first half of this year (up 54.2% over the same period in 2014) and 4,800 tons of blister (converti...
- + Newly Appointed Belarus Ambassador Submits Credentials—Sargsyan stressed that relations between the two countries are developing in all directions and expressed the hope that the new ambassador would contr...
- + Marquette Senior Economics Professor Awarded Fulbright to Armenia—Toumanoff to Teach at Armenian State University of Economics Dr. Toumanoff (Photo: sentinelsource.com) MILWAUKEE, Wis.—Dr. Peter Toumanoff, asso...
- + ARS of Eastern USA Concludes 95th Annual Convention—NOVI, Mich.—Delegates from across the eastern United States gathered at the Sheraton in Novi from Aug. 13-16 for the 95th»Annual Regional Convention o...
- + Public Briefing on Syria Held in Watertown—WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sun., Aug. 16, a public briefing was held at the St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church Hall in Watertown about the Syrian-Armeni...
- + IDeA and Regional Development Foundation of Armenia sign Memo of Cooperation—The Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation and Armenia’s Regional Development Fund today signed a memorandum of understanding desig...
- + Sargsyan Discusses Constitutional Changes with ARF Reps—The ARF representatives expressed their willingness to continue multi sided talks on the issue in the country’s National Assembly. More... [Category...
- + Azerbaijan: Ismayilova’s Lawyers Seek Acquittal in Closing Statements—Lawyers for investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova asked for her acquittal at a hearing in Baku today, Azadliq Radio reports. More... [Category...
- + Woman Dies from Snake Bite: Family Accuses Hospital of Negligence and Ministry of Lying—The ministry statement says that Karineh Tadevosyan was bitten on August 16 and that twelve hours later, on August 17, she arrived at the Ararat Medic...
- + Hungary Launches 'Border Hunter' Units to Block Refugees, Bulgaria Takes Fright—Hungarian police will send special border patrol units to its southern border with Serbia to stop a stream of predominantly Syrian refugees from enter...
- + Armenia Defense Ministry Received $45 Million in Support from the USA and China—During 2005-2014, the Ministry of Defense received grants in the amount of US$45 million from the U.S. and China. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Dersim - Ottoman Era Armenian Schools—To better understand the history of the last century of Ottoman Armenians and relations between the state and the Armenian community, it is necessary ...
- + The Importance of Being There: A First-Hand Look at the Many Faces of the Pro-Turkey Lobby in DC—By Shaunt Tchakmak A majority of the work the Armenian community does to advance the Cause happens in our own home towns—the meetings with officials...
- + Historic Requiem Service Held at Sis Catholicosate—A delegation representing the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia held a Requiem Service at the site of the historic Sis Catholicosate on Aug....
- + Turkey, U.S Agree to Coordinate Operation against ISIS amid Turmoil—Demirtas: Not Only the HDP, but the Whole of Turkey Wants Peace Turkish and U.S. military officials have concluded talks that resulted in an agreeme...
- + Armenia: Average Wages Up; So is Inflation—In the first seven months of 2015, the average nominal monthly salary was 180,000 AMD – a 9.9% increase over the same period in 2014. More... [Categ...
- + Romania: OCCRP Partner Probes President Iohannis over ‘Undeclared Rents’—The president of Romania may have earned a lot more from their rental properties than he has publicly declared, according to an investigation by OCCRP...
- + Prosecutor Generals of Armenia and Georgia Met in Tbilisi—Armenia Prosecutor General Gevorg Kostanyan met with his Georgian counterpart Giorgi Badashvili in Tbilisi and the two discussed ways to widen effecti...
- + Sargsyan Discusses Constitutional Changes with Prosperous Party Reps—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today met with Prosperous Armenia party representatives to kick off a round of discussions with political party lead...
- + Modern Classroom Opens Doors at Armenia's Military Police HQ—A new classroom equipped with the latest computer technology opened yesterday at the Ministry of Defense’s Military Police headquarters with the assis...
- + Armenian American Helped Stop French Train Attack—A 51-year-old Sorbonne professor, Armenian-American Mark Moogalian, has been identified by the UK’s the Telegraph daily as the first passenger to tack...
- + Draft Amendments to Constitution Meet Around 95 Percent of ARF Expectations— Aghvan Vardanyan and Armen Rustamyan YEREVAN—The Commission on Armenia’s Constitutional Reforms, which is headed by President Serge Sarkisian, rele...
- + Annual Pilgrimage and Mass at Akhtamar Postponed—VAN, Turkey—The annual pilgrimage and Mass at the Holy Cross Armenian Church on Van’s Akhtamar Island—originally scheduled for Sept. 3—has been postpo...
- + Teghout CJSC Wants to Expand Operations; Seeks Geological Study Permits—Valeri Mejlumyan, chairman of the Vallex Group of Companies that runs the Teghout mine in Armenia’s Lori Province, asked a bunch of local community le...
- + Armenia 2015: Births and Marriages Down; Suicides Up—Take the number of births for example. In the first half of 2015, 18, 719 births were recorded – down 2.8% when compared to the 19,249 births recorded...
- + Armenia Produced 4.4 Billion kWh of Electricity in First 7 Months of 2015—Armenia produced 4.406 billion kWh of electricity in the first seven months of this year – 1.9% more than the same period in 2014, according to the Na...
- + Famer Elected Mayor of Spandaryan in Shirak—Residents of Spandaryan, a town in Armenia’s Shirak Province, yesterday elected independent Avetik Mkhitaryan as their new mayor. More... [Category...
- + Four Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed Over the Weekend, Reports Artsakh Defense Army—Four Azerbaijani soldiers were killed and more than 15 wounded in gun and artillery battles over the weekend along the Artsakh Line of Contact accord...
- + Arrest of Guinean Official Implicated in Illegal Animal Trade; Signed Export Permits for Armenia as Well—Ansoumane Doumbouya, former head of the CITES Management Authority of Guinea and a key player behind the illegal export of hundreds of chimpanzees an...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: 8 Suspected IS Fighters Plead Not Guilty—Eight men, accused of fighting for the Islamic State (IS), have pleaded not guilty at the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). More... [Category:...
- + The Sunset of the Union—The Demirchyan Arena, Sports and Music Complex, or simply Hamalir, was built in 1983 and is recognized as one of the greatest works of architecture p...
- + Uzbekistan: More Karimova Associates Arrested in Corruption Probe—Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has reported that Uzbek authorities have arrested nine more suspects in their investigation into corruption s...
- + AWWA Celebrates 100th Anniversary Gala— Members of the committee The Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) Gala Committee is hard at work planning the 100th»Anniversary Gala to be h...
- + Lessons Learned—Andy Rooney was born in 1919 and died in 2011 at the age of 92. He began his career in journalism in 1942 while he was in the U.S. Army during World W...
- + Clearing the Path to Justice for the Armenian Genocide—By Patrick Babajanian As an intern with the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) this summer, I worked on a project that involved reading a...
- + Come September, Nairit Workers to Stage Demonstrations Demanding Reopening of Plant—Former employees of the debt ridden Nairit chemical plant in Yerevan will launch a round of protests starting in mid-September demanding that the Sovi...
- + STUDIO Z: “ARMENIAN ARTISTS - A RICH COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL ARMENIAN ART”—Opening Reception & Gallery Night: Thursday, September 17th, 5-9PM. More... [Category: Politics]
- + #ElectricYerevan: Lessons from the Armenian Summer—After occupying a capital avenue for two weeks earlier this summer, Armenia’s #ElectricYerevan protest against an electricity price hike dissipated wi...
- + The Gradual Demise of Our Collective Memory—While the capital city shuts off the lights and prepares for sleep in its endless bliss of naive trust, an invisible monster lurks the city streets. I...
- + Turkey MP: Is Erdogan Trying to Drag Turkey into a Civil War?—“Is the palace trying to drag Turkey into a civil war?” asked Idris Baluken, a parliamentarian from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), d...
- + Yerevan Police Detain Gevorg Safaryan, Reports Founding Parliament—The Founding Parliament political organization in Armenia reports that police detained Gevorg Safaryan, one of its members, earlier this afternoon whi...
- + Private Ambulance Service in Yerevan Gets 600-650 Calls Daily—A private ambulance service in Yerevan reports that it receives 600-650 calls a day, mostly dealing with cardio-vascular problems. More... [Category...
- + Trade in Exotic Animals Jumps in Armenia: Government Conveniently Covers its Eyes—Hetq has learnt that 60 pygmy vervet monkeys, imported from Tanzania to Armenia at the beginning of August, were never quarantined even though they we...
- + Slovakia: 3 More Convicted in Trafficking Ring—A Slovakian gang with a United Kingdom (UK) base in Gravesend has been convicted of trafficking women from Slovakia to Great Britain for profit, the S...
- + Armenia's Economic Activity Index Up 4%; Agriculture Biggest Gainer—Armenia’s Economic Activity Index (EAI) has increased 4.2% in the first half of 2015 when compared to the same period last year. More... [Category: ...
- + Four Citizens of Armenia Die in Georgian Highway Accident—Four citizens of Armenia were killed in a highway accident in the Samtredia region of Georgia yesterday. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Arax Kesdekian Suny (1917- 2015)— Arax Kesdekian Suny (1917- 2015) Arax Suny died peacefully in Flourtown, Pa., at the age of 98. She died from old age with no underlying illness. T...
- + Merrimack Valley Knights Honor Nine Graduates—NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—It was a banner year for students of Armenian descent living in Merrimack Valley. Included in the graduating class were scholars...
- + Mensoian: Looking Beyond 2015 (Part II)—Special for the Armenian Weekly “Part I: Looking Beyond 2015” was an overview of the several changes that must be addressed during the post-Centenni...
- + Tavoush Province: Armenia’s Legal and Illegal Garbage Dumps—Every year Armenia generates 368.6 more tons of household garbage More... [Category: Politics]
- + Aurora Prize Pledges Its Support to World Humanitarian Day—Reward Humanitarian Heroes. Nominate Now. More... [Category: Politics]
- + A Yezidi Wedding in Armenia: Groom Hits the Bride with an Apple to Make Her Obey—It’s the first day of a Yezidi wedding in the village of Alagyaz in Armenia. Seven lambs have been sacrificed. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Ambassador Visits IT Infrastructure Development and Implementation Department of the Armenian Ministry of Finance—On August 19, U.S. Ambassador Richard M. Mills, Jr. visited the IT Infrastructure Development and Implementation Department of the Armenian Ministry o...
- + Open Call Wrap-Up: 190 f\Farmer Groups Submitted Applications as Part ENPARD Armenia Project—A total of 190 applications were submitted as part of the the European Union’s ENPARD project “Producer Group and Value Chain Development”. More......
- + Azerbaijan: Supporters Protest Against Ismayilova’s Detention Outside Courtroom—Supporters of imprisoned investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova protested against Ismayilova’s detention as her trial continued today. More.....
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Journalists Trace Property of Politician's Family—The Sarajevo-based Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN)has published the results of a three-month investigation into property owned by the family ...
- + Relief in Sight: Temps to Fall 7-11 Degrees—Weather forecasters predict that temperatures in Armenia will fall 7-11 degrees starting tomorrow until the 24th. More... [Category: Politics]
- + No Decrease in Price for Gas; New Monopolies for Gazprom Armenia—Yesterday the RA Government session endorsed the project of replenishing the sale agreement of “HayRusGasArd” and the agreement on order of price form...
- + Canadian Prime Minister Meets Syrian Armenian Refugee Family—During a campaign stop on August 10 at St. Mark's Coptic Church in Markham, near Toronto, Prime Minister Harper privately met with a newly-arrived Syr...
- + Tougher Times for Armenia's Cheese Producers—Armen Gigoyan, president of the Lari Union of Cheese Manufacturers, says the price of milk obtained from farms and village residents has remained arou...
- + Lunchtime Talks at USC: Decades after Genocide is Justice possible?—The Ottoman government’s systematic annihilation of its Armenian population took place 10 decades ago. The Khmer Rouge’s Killing Fields allowed for th...
- + Poetry for Syrian-Armenian Relief—Silva Zanoyan Merjanian Donates Proceeds from Her New Book to SARF Special for the Armenian Weekly Silva ZanoyanMerjanian In her new book, a ...
- + Sassounian: Turkey Pays CIA Director and Lobbyists to Misrepresent Attacks on Kurds and ISIS—Thousands of articles have been published worldwide in recent weeks exposing Turkey’s strategic trickery—using the pretext of fighting ISIS to carry o...
- + Businessman Ruben Hayrapetyan Accused of Violent Assault—Ruben Hayrapetyan, a notorious Armenian businessman and president of the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA), this week was accused of assaulting Ars...
- + September School Bells - What Parents Have to Spend—For many parents, sending their children to class with anything less than spanking new clothes would be an embarrassment. But what does such a luxury ...
- + Summer Vacationing in Armenia Remains an Expensive Proposition—A cursory perusal of what’s available in Armenia for a vacationing family reveals that the options are quite pricey. The resorts in Dilijan, Tzaghkadz...
- + Turkey: Erdogan Threatens Tit-for-Tat in Extradition Row with Germany—Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has issued a blunt threat to Germany: if Germany doesn't extradite two Turkish prosecutors pronto, Turkey ma...
- + Moldova: Air Traffic Company Must Pay Electric Bill to Ukrainian Company—All of the money collected over the past four months by MoldATSA, a state company responsible for air traffic security in Moldova, is being held in a ...
- + Quarter of a Million Tourists Visit Armenia in Spring of 2015—256,917 tourists visited Armenia in the 2nd quarter of the year, up from 232,583 in the 1st quarter, according to the National Statistical Service (NS...
- + Vegetable Oil Production in Armenia Continues to Fall—Armenia produced 883.1 tons of vegetable oil in the first half of 2015, down 56.3% from the same period last year according to the National Statistica...
- + Vicken Cheterian: 'Kurds replaced the Armenians'—Journalist and historian Vicken Cheterian wrote a book which assesses the effects of Armenian genocide on global politics, academic research, Kurdish ...
- + Armenia to Exchange 'Secret Info' with Eurasian Economic Union Countries—The Armenian government today agreed to sign a December 2014 protocol regarding “The free movement of capital in order to create the conditions for fi...
- + Not Enough Water in Azad River to Build World Bank Financed Irrigation Project—Water readings taken in July and August have shown that there isn’t enough water flowing in the Azad River to build the World Bank financed gravity fe...
- + Bus Carrying Children Flips Over; 9 to Hospital—A bus carrying children flipped over this morning at 11 along the Sevan-Ljashen road, sending nine to the hospital. More... [Category: Politics]
- + A Trace of President Hollande in Yerevan—When French President Fran?ois Hollande paid a visit to Yerevan on May 14, 2014, he participated in the opening ceremonies of a park dedicated to Fren...
- + Musical Luminary Vatsche Barsoumian Reflects on His Haigazian University Experience—Maestro Vatsche Barsoumian, founder and director of the highly acclaimed Lark Musical Society in Glendale, CA, welcomes over 200 students each year to...
- + Unseen Armenia: Trchkan Falls?—By Hovsep Dagdigian The Trchkan Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Armenia, located near the border of Shirak and Lori marzes (provinces) on th...
- + The 6th Pan-Armenian Games Come to a Close—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The 6th Pan-Armenian Games officially came to an end with the closing ceremony in Yerevan on Aug. 13. Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abr...
- + To Baptize or Not to Baptize the Hidden Armenians—Along with the many high points experienced during the historic Armenia»trip of the 80 hidden Armenians from Turkey, there were also a few low points....
- + Safety Lapse: What Causes Automobile Gas Tank Explosions and Deaths in Armenia?—From 2012-2015, 18 explosions at natural gas filling stations were reported in Armenia. Four were reported in Yerevan and Kotayk, three incidents occu...
- + The Story of One House: “From a small dream to great happiness”—We walk down the dusty road in the village of Yeraskh towards the new house of Sergey Stepanyan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Uzbekistan: US Seeks to Seize $1 Billion of Assets in Karimova Corruption Probe—The US is reportedly seeking to seize US$ 1 billion in European assets as part of investigation into alleged corruption between three major telecoms c...
- + Montenegro: Police Arrest 13, Including City Mayor, in Abuse of Office Probe—Authorities in Montenegro have arrested 13 people, including the mayor of the coastal city of Budva, several Budva municipality officials, the directo...
- + Pilgrimage in Lebanon: July 18-19, 2015—Special for the Armenian Weekly» In a conversation with His Eminence Archbishop Nareg Alemazian at the beginning of May, I expressed my wish to visi...
- + Armenian Serviceman Killed by Azerbaijani Fire—STEPANAKERT, NKR—Armenian serviceman Karen Hovhannisyan was killed by a fatal gunshot wound in a shelling targeting his military unit by Azerbaijani f...
- + Istanbul’s Camp Armen Attacked—Activists occupying the grounds of Camp Armen, the former Armenian summer camp located in the Tuzla district of Istanbul,»were attacked on the hundred...
- + Armenian Defense Minister: 'Situation Along the Border Under Control'—Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan told a government session today that despite recent intensified Azerbaijani aggression along the Armenia-A...
- + Moldova: Record Heroin Seizure at Customs Post Stopped on Way to EU—Moldovan authorities have seized 136 kilograms (300 pounds) of heroin along the Moldova-Romania border. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Russia: Giant Aquarium to Open September Despite Embezzlement Scandal—The construction of one of the world's largest ocean aquariums is set for completion this September despite being hit with a multi-billion rouble frau...
- + Armenian Community of Argentina to Hold Armenian Genocide International Conference—The Commemorative Commission of the Armenian Genocide Centennial in Buenos Aires will hold an international conference entitled "Genocide and Hum...
- + An Online International Magazine is Launched—On August 12, 2015 the InPerspective.media team has launched the online, international magazine. More... [Category: Politics]
- + HRHN Condemns Sentencing of Azerbaijani Civic Activists Leyla Yunus and Arif Yunus—Today, a court in Azerbaijan sentenced Leyla Yunus and her husband Arif Yunus to many years in prison. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Reconstruction is for the Brave Inhabitants of Artsakh's Vurgavan Village—Gueorgui Khachatryan has been living in Vurgavan since the beginning of its resettlement in 1995-6, immediately after the ceasefire between Armenia an...
- + 40 Times More Apricots Warehoused This Year in Armenia—As of August 14, 10,843 tons of fruit have been warehoused and reprocessed in Armenia; substantially up from 1,360 tons collected by the same time las...
- + Bang, Bang - Ministry Announces New Hunting Season Regulations—The ministry reports that those with hunting license can kill grey crows, magpies, wolves and jackals during the 2015-2016 hunting season. More... [...
- + Chronic Kurd-Kicking Capers Come Back—Was anyone surprised when Turkey bombed Kurdish targets in Iraq and Turkey itself to “fight ISIS”…in Syria? How about using, as a &#...
- + Russian Military Court Convicts Permyakov in Gyumri—YEREVAN—Valery Permyakov, the Russian serviceman accused of murdering seven members of the Avetisyan family in Gyumri, was convicted on Aug. 12 of des...
- + ARF Calls for Restraint, Re-Engagement in Turkish-Kurdish Peace Talks— The following statement was released after the Aug. 10 extraordinary plenary session of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau, convene...
- + Family of Artsakh Soldier Killed by Sniper Seeks Housing Improvement Assistance—Alongside the photo is a poem by eldest son Sergey dedicated to the memory of his father. Sergey’s grandma tells me that on the day Davit was killed, ...
- + Russian Military Court Sentences Soldier Charged in Gyumri Murders to10 Years—A Russian military court in Gyumri today sentenced Valery Permyakov, the Russian soldier found guilty for killing seven members of the Avetisyan famil...
- + European Commission Approves Billions to Combat Illegal Migration—The European Commission has approved € 2.4 billion ($2.6 billion) funding to European Union (EU) member countries as they attempt to manage the impact...
- + ARF Calls for Restraint, Re-Engagement in Turkish-Kurdish Peace Talks—The following statement was released after the Aug. 10 extraordinary plenary session of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau, convened i...
- + Yeraskh Road Accident Kills 1, Injures 9—A road accident in the village of Yeraskh(Ararat Province) earlier today killed one person and injured nine others. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Diabetes Patients in Armenia Still Receiving Indian Drug Despite Importation of French Brand—Government continues to purchase Indian DiaZone MR despite nasty side effects More... [Category: Politics]
- + New Park in Downtown Yerevan By Year's End—The Yerevan Municipality says it’s taking a systematic approach to the construction of a 2.5 hectare park between Saryan and Mashtots Avenues in the c...
- + Yerevan's Karen Demirchyan Complex Sold for $30 Million: New Owner to Pump In $100 Million—The sales agreement stipulates that the name of the building cannot be changed; that job contracts at a monthly minimum of 55,000 AMD must be signed w...
- + AGBU, Teach For Armenia Partner to Bring Quality Education to Armenia—TFA Fellows Prepare for Start of First School Year Through its partnership with the AGBU and the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies, Teach For...
- + Public Briefing on Syria to Take Place in Watertown on Aug. 16—WATERTOWN, Mass.—A public briefing will take place on the situation in Syria at the St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church hall on Sun., Aug. 1...
- + Project Rebirth: Homecoming of ‘Hidden Armenians’—Some»came by chartered bus from Diyarbakir, Sasun, and Urfa, others by public transport from Dersim through Tbilisi. A few came by rail from Artvin in...
- + Armenian Mineral Water: Huge Reserves, Untapped Potential—Walk down the aisle of any store or supermarket in Armenia and you’ll have a hard time spotting any of the fancy imported mineral waters so common in ...
- + First Team of Female De-miners Deployed in Artsakh—Landmine Free Artsakh congratulates the HALO Trust for deploying its first team of female de-miners in Artsakh in July. The female More... [Categor...
- + Tracking the Billions Stolen in Azerbaijan: An OCCRP Interactive Tool—In Azerbaijan, a small coterie has done its best, registering businesses in relatives’ names and scattering assets among dozens of offshore companies....
- + Germany: Court Forces Newspaper To Unpublish Military Docs—A court in Cologne has forced a regional newspaper’s website to unpublish more than 5,000 pages of leaked internal German military reports about Afgha...
- + OSCE Representative condemns killing of journalist in Azerbaijan, calls on President Aliyev to ensure safety of journalists and free media—OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovi? today condemned the recent killing of journalist Rasim Aliyev in Azerbaijan, following a l...
- + Solar Power Proves a Successful Energy Alternative in Armenia’s Basen Community—Residents of Basen, a rural community in Armenia’s Shirak Province, have been using solar power to heat their kindergarten and grow vegetables in a ho...
- + Armenia Foils Two Azerbaijani Border Incursion Attempts—In a Facebook post, the press spokesman for Armenia’s Ministry of Defense writes that Armenian military units foiled two Azerbaijani attempts to infil...
- + Thousands in Armenia Get Free Medical Screenings—Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that 143,000 citizens between the ages of 35-68 have been examined for high blood pressure and another 98,000 hav...
- + Armenia Bans Certain Bulgarian Juices—Armenia’s Food Safety Service (FSS) has banned the importation of 700 kilograms of juice concentrate (strawberry, peach and mango) from Bulgaria becau...
- + EAFJD to EC President: Stay True to EU Values in Dealing with Azerbaijan—European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy President Kaspar Karampetian sent a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk on July 30...
- + World Bank Advises Shut Down of Nairit; Government and Employees Oppose the Idea—The World Bank report states that a large portion of Nairit’s resources have deteriorated (wear and tear). More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Defense Minister Visits Military Units on North-Eastern Border—Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan (photo-right) visited military units stationed along the country’s north-eastern border on August 7 and 8....
- + Nork Infectious Diseases Hospital Hit with Criminal Negligence Charge—Yerevan’s Kentron and Nork-Marash branch of Armenia’s Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings regarding the death of Julianna Sargsy...
- + Bulgaria: Former Spy Chief Becomes Country’s First Top Official Jailed for Corruption—Bulgarian former intelligence chief, General Kircho Kirov, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for embezzlement. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ukraine: Fugitive Former Ecology Minister Zlochevsky ‘Owns Fashion Store in Kyiv’—Ukraine’s wanted former environment minister Mykola Zlochevsky appears to have ownership links to an upscale fashion boutique in downtown Kyiv, accord...
- + Azerbaijan: Journalist Dies of Injuries from Beating—Azerbaijani journalist Rasim Aliyev died yesterday in a Baku hospital after being severely beaten by a group of attackers on Saturday. More... [Cate...
- + Khadija Ismayilova Didn’t Do It, Says Original Accuser at Trial—At the latest court hearing in the case of imprisoned journalist Khadija Ismayilova, her original accuser once again said Ismayilova did not commit th...
- + Tensions Flare in Tabatzghour: Police Arrest Three, Villagers Blockade Road—Police arrested three people earlier this morning in the Armenian populated community of Tabatzghour (Samtskhe-Javakhk region of Georgia) in the lates...
- + Champagne and Wine Production Up This Year in Armenia—Armenia’s National Statistical Service reports that in the first half of 2015 Armenia produced 4.35 million liters of vodka (down 2.1% from the same p...
- + Armenia Produces Whiskey: MP Aleksanyan Selling 1 Liter Bottles for $2.40—There are currently two brands of whiskey on sale at Yerevan City – Mac Alex and Mac Grant. The two are produced by companies affiliated with Alexanya...
- + New Out-Patient Clinic in Shatin, Vayots Dzor—Vayots Dzor Provincial Governor Harutyun Sargsyan and Nelson Tzouloyan, who heads the Health Programs Implementation Office at the Ministry of Health,...
- + Four Armenians Reported Killed in August 8 Plane Crash in Russia—Four Armenians are reported to have died on August 8 when the Cessna aircraft they were in collided with a Robinson -44 helicopter above the Istrinsky...
- + Aram I Hosts WCC and MECC Reps in Antelias—On August 7, Catholicos Aram I hosted Dr. Michel Nseir, representative of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in the Middle East and Dr Michel Jalkh...
- + Ukraine’s Former Agriculture Minister ‘Took Harley-Davidson as a Bribe’—Ukraine’s former agriculture minister and a member of right-wing nationalist Svoboda Party Ihor Shvaika is suspected of taking a bribe worth 250,000 U...
- + Margarita Gasparyan Wins Tennis Title in Baku—On Aug. 3, pro-tennis player Margarita Gasparyan won a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Rising Star Final at the Baku Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was ...
- + Daron Acemoglu Named Most Influential Economist—Istanbul-born Armenian economist Daron Acemoglu has topped the Research Papers in Economics (RePEc) ranking of the world’s most influential economists...
- + Mensoian: Looking Beyond 2015 (Part I)—Special for the Armenian Weekly Within a few months, the Centennial year observances will become part of history. These observances represented the ...
- + Azerbaijan: First Family's Russian Dacha—Seven kilometers west of Moscow along the Rublyevo-Uspenskoye Highway, a three-meter-high green metal fence cuts through the cool pine forest. Behind ...
- + Romania: Court Rejects Appeal by Lukoil Managers Against Charges for $2 Billion ‘Fraud’—A court has rejected the appeal by six executives of the embattled Romanian subsidiary of oil giant Lukoil against an indictment for money laundering ...
- + Artsakh Army Takes Countermeasures to Quell Azerbaijani Firing—Between August 2 and 8, Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 900 times, firing more than 14,000 rounds, according to the Artsakh Defense ...
- + Yerevan: Soviet Idealism to Soviet Reality—Contemporary Yerevan is an expression of a multitude of ideas, ideals, and ideologies, and their manifestation as an ideology is produced, expressed a...
- + Global Competitiveness and Armenia—A comprehensive global competitiveness study has been conducted by the World Economic Forum utilizing various indicators to rank 144 countries in diff...
- + ANCA Seeks Release of Office of Congressional Ethics Findings on Azerbaijani Travel Scandal—Urges Leadership of U.S. House Ethics Committee to Allow Public Access to 70-Page Findings WASHINGTON—A 70-page Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE)...
- + ‘From the People to the People’: In Syria, ARS Remains Faithful to Mission—An Interview with ARS Eastern USA Chair Talin Daghlian At the very beginning of the war in Syria more than four years ago, the ARS committed to prov...
- + Armenia's Football Squad Climbs 1 Spot to 88th Globally—In the Group 1 qualifiers for Euro-16, Armenia faces Portugal, now ranked 6th in the world. Armenia’s other opponents include Albania (22nd), Denmark ...
- + Ambassador Hints that Japan Might Invest in Armenia's North-South Highway—At a meeting today in Yerevan with Armenia’s Minister of Transportation and Communication Gagik Beglaryan Japan’s Ambassador to Armenia Eiji Taguchi n...
- + US State Department ‘Inflated Uzbekistan’s Human Trafficking Rating’—The US State Department watered down its annual human trafficking report and inflated the ratings of 14 strategically important countries, including U...
- + Croatia: Attack on Journalist Investigated as Attempted Murder—The criminal investigation into a violent attack on a Croatian investigative journalist has been upgraded to attempted murder. More... [Category: Po...
- + Ukraine: Police Seize Tons Of Amber And Cash In Illegal Mining Crackdown—Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) has seized tons of amber and hundreds of thousands of dollars in an ongoing fight against illegal mining of the preci...
- + Membership Benefits? Armenia’s Exports to EEU Countries Plummet—Armenia exported US$694.4 in goods during the first half of 2015, a 1.3% drop from the same period last year. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Pan-Armenian Athletes Get Day Off Tomorrow—Instead of competing, the athletes will visit the Armenian Genocide Museum followed by trips to Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard, Etchmiadzin and Sardarabat...
- + 1960s Rocket Program Launches Haigazian University into the History Books—As Haigazian University celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2015, it also commemorates 52 years since the height of its rocketry program founded by an ...
- + PM Abrahamyan Meets with UITE Reps; Says Government Pays Attention to IT Sector—During a meeting today with representatives of the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE), Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan stated...
- + ANCA Makes Case for U.S.-Armenia Tax Treaty in Meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary—Thanks Secretary Lew for Leading Presidential»April 24»Delegation to Armenia WASHINGTON—The ANCA met on Aug. 4 with Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew to...
- + More Than 200 Youth Have Called Camp Haiastan Home This Summer—Campers from all over the United States (and in some cases, the world) descended on AYF Camp Haiastan this summer. They’ve reunited with old fri...
- + Minister Zakharyan Won’t Respond to Inquiries from Nairit Factory Workers—A group of Nairit employees had sent a letter to Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan on July 18 requesting that he explain sev...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Thanks Outgoing Belarus Ambassador—Armenia’s Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan today bade farewell to outgoing Belarus Ambassador to Armenia Stepan Sukhorenko, congratulating him for ...
- + Anthrax Case Leads to Temporary Ban on Importation of Meat for Personal Use at Border Crossings—To prevent the possible spread of anthrax, Armenia’s Food Safety Service (FSS) has banned the importation of large horned meat products for personal ...
- + Yerevan Police Looking for Suspect in Wallet Theft—Yerevan police are looking for this man (see photo), suspected of stealing US$300 and 75,000 AMD from a wallet left on a table in the Naregatsi Art I...
- + Leyla Aliyeva’s Little Getaway in the Piney Woods—It’s no secret that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s family likes nice houses. There’s the US$ 25 million London mansion, the properties worth US$...
- + Serbia: Police Arrest a String of Suspected Human Traffickers—Police in the town of Subotica, in northern Serbia, have detained one person and charged eight on suspicion of illegal border crossing and human traff...
- + St.Karapet Church, in Vahan Teryan's Native Village of Gandza, Undergoes Renovation—Saint Karapet Church in the village of Gandza where Vahan Teryan was born (Ninotzmida region of Georgia), is undergoing renovation. More... [Catego...
- + Cyprus Ambassador and Aram I Discuss Middle East Politics—Cypriot Ambassador to Lebanon Homer Mavrommatis met with His Holiness Aram I at St. Mary’s Monastery in Bekfaya this morning. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Latin American Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide—On Fri., July 31, the Latin American Parliament passed a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The Ecuadorian delegation played a major role ...
- + 25th Annual Homenetmen Games Take Place in Boston—WATERTOWN (A.W.)—The 25th Annual Homenetmen Eastern United States Navasartian Games took place in Boston from July 2-5. A total of 430 athletes from 8...
- + Aghjayan: A New Source for Armenian Roots—I wish to thank Vural Gen?, Cihangir G?ndo?du, George Leylegian, Khatchig Mouradian, and the staff at the Ottoman archives (Ba?bakanl?k Osmanl? Ar?ivi...
- + Medical Mystery: Disabled Patient Claims Malpractice, Doctors Say They Never Touched Him—Albert Karapetyan has been bedridden for the past five years and blames Albert Mkhitaryan, a manual therapist at Medical Unit #2 Ltd., for his plight....
- + Stay or Leave? - Aleppo’s Asmaryan Brothers Attempt Agricultural Venture in Artsakh—The brothers say that last year’s apricot and peach crop was spotty. They are having trouble selling this year’s. More... [Category: Politics]
- + AmeriaBank Is Largest Bank Taxpayer in Armenia—AmeriaBank is the largest taxpayer of the 21 banks (13th overall), paying 3.444 billion AMD (US$7.197 million) in taxes in the first six months of thi...
- + $8.7 Million in Paid Auto Insurance Claims in Armenia—As of June 30, 2015, the number of third party liability insured vehicles in Armenia stood at 435,585, a drop of 6,500 compared to one year ago. Mor...
- + Dilijan Park's Bldan River Area Gets Much Needed Clean-Up—Employees of the Dilijan National Park SNCO got down and dirty as they cleaned up an area adjacent to the Bldan River that had been turned into a conv...
- + United States: No Proof of Knowing Misconduct by Congressmen on Trip ‘Paid by Azerbaijan’, Says Ethics Report—No action will be taken by the House of Congress ethics committee against a group of lawmakers who took a trip to Azerbaijan allegedly paid for by its...
- + Armenia Seeks Legal Assistance of Foreign Governments Re: Prosecution of Largest Drug Bust—Armenian Deputy Minister of Justice Vigen Kocharyan has told Hetq that the ministry is seeking the legal assistance of foreign governments regarding t...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Aug. 1, 2015)—Swedish Proverb Joy shared is twice the joy. Sorrow shared is half the sorrow. Having It Both Ways The best part about being a hypocrite is t...
- + Speaking Hands: Artsakh Tackles Issue of Educating the Deaf—In the mornings when 16-year-old Oksanna and her 15-year-old younger brother Alex hurry to school, they take their turns in front of the computer and ...
- + Criminal Investigation Launched Into Death of Cesarean Patient—Armenia’s Investigative Service has launched a criminal investigation into the death of Meri Margaryan who died two days after undergoing a Cesarean s...
- + Moldova: New PM Elected, Vows to Tackle Missing Billion Bank Crisis—The Parliament of Moldova has voted in a new pro-European prime minister to tackle financial crisis and corruption in the small ex-Soviet nation. M...
- + The Ambulances of Armavir Province: Some New, Some Quite Old—Of the eight ambulances operating out of the Armavir Medical Center, five were produced between 1987 and1992. The other three are relatively new, manu...
- + Three Former Aleppo Classmates Now Work at Same Yerevan Company—Karen Garabedian, Goriun Soghomonian and Harout Paloulian were classmates in Aleppo. Graduating seven years ago, they were forced to flee Syria due to...
- + 540 Babies Born in Yerevan Last Week—540 babies, 283 girls and 257 boys, were born in Yerevan hospitals from July 24 – 30, according to the city’s municipality. More... [Category: Poli...
- + $108 Million in Private Money Transfers to Armenia in June; Drop of 23.2% From 2014—In the first half of 2015 $386.8 million in private transfers were sent to Armenia, a decrease of $219 million (36.1%) when compared to the same perio...
- + Armenia's First Deputy Defense Minister Awards Outgoing OSCE Officer with Medal—Armenia's First Deputy Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan today met with representatives of the OSCE Office in Yerevan and personally congratulated Lil...
- + Tumanyan’s Ice Box: A Must Have Item for the Hospitable Writer—One of the more interesting items on display at the Hovhannes Tumanyan museum is the icebox that once stored all types of food items that the famous w...
- + Yerevan’s Access Ramps: Many are Non-Functional and Just Plain Dangerous—I walk with 18 year-old Artak Davtyan along Saryan Street, a busy thoroughfare in downtown Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Nathan Kibarian Is a Pastry Chef Personified—BOSTON, Mass.—Nathan Kibarian grew up watching his mother and grandmother bake exquisite Armenian pastries. Now, people are watching him. Nathan is t...
- + A Woman?s Place Is in the House?—By Arevig Afarian “I want to become a pharmacist.” I kept repeating that sentence to my friends, family, and acquaintances, hoping that if I said it...
- + The Azerbaijani Security Service and Its Glendale Bank Account—Special for the Armenian Weekly The recently leaked e-mails of Italy-based Hacking Team (HT) contain a number of revelations. One of them is that HT...
- + Young Yazidi Refugee from Iraq: ‘We felt it best to come to a Christian country like Armenia’—Fadil’s family of nine and that of his brother (5 members), took the flight from Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan and arrived in Armenia last night. More......
- + Shopping in the U.S. Becomes Easy for Armenia’s Residents with New Shop-In-America Service—HayPost and Armenia's Ministry of Finance have announced the launch of a new HayPost ew service - “Shop-In-America” - which allow the residents of A...
- + Donald Trump, US Presidential Candidate, Linked to Controversial Azerbaijani Oligarch—Donald Trump – United States presidential candidate, real-estate tycoon, and reality TV star – has earned money from a deal with one of Azerbaijan's m...
- + Artsakh Defense Army Suppresses Azerbaijani Cross Border Firing—The Artsakh Defense Army reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 1,100 times from July 26 to August 1, firing 17,000 rounds inc...
- + Italy: Police Seize Assets of Accused Mobster in Old Yugoslav Arms Case—Italian police have finally frozen € 11 million (US$ 12.2 million) in assets belonging to a businessman accused of working for organized crime and imp...
- + Two Pillars Keep Haigazian Standing Strong—Haigazian University would not be here today without the outstanding leadership it has had over the last 60 years.»Two such passionate visionaries wer...
- + Chicago Armenian Community Marks Lisbon Anniversary—GLENVIEW, Ill.—The Chicago Armenian community marked the 32nd anniversary of the martyrdom of the Lisbon Five this week by holding a special requiem s...
- + Turkey Attacks Kurds under Anti-ISIS Cover—Special for the Armenian Weekly» On Wed., July 22, U.S. President Barrack Obama and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan got on the phone and struck a d...
- + French Ambassador Charpentier: Orange Ownership Change Was a Business Deal—When asked why Orange, so successful elsewhere in the world, faced problems here in Armenia, and if he had talked to company management, Charpentier s...
- + Annotating Yerevan—Tina Bastajian is a media artist and researcher born in Los Angeles and based in Amsterdam. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Acceleration Program of Microsoft Innovation Center offers unique opportunities to Armenian startups—Microsoft Innovation Center Armenia has started the application process for Acceleration program, targeting startups with innovative solutions. More...
- + US: Global Magnitsky Act Passed to Senate—A United States bill which would allow authorities to bar corrupt foreign officials and those responsible for human rights abuses from entering the US...
- + Romania: Record Heroin Seizure 'Biggest Since the Nineties'—Romanian authorities have seized 333 kilograms of heroin from two trucks they say were headed towards Hungary. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Line of Contact Ceasefire—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 140 times last night and fired more than 2,500 rounds o...
- + Lunatic Crap or the Devil’s Dung?—We are supposed to believe that our older compatriots, inexplicably, have a sentimental attachment to those “miserable years of Soviet rule.” More....
- + Sales of Private Homes in Yerevan Slump 24.2%—Armenia’s State Property Cadastre also reports 2,052 private house buy/sell transactions in the first half of 2015 throughout the country, of which 60...
- + An Obituary That Proved Erroneous—As an obituary writer in my previous newspaper life, I took great satisfaction at perusing the day’s death notices and picking out one for a memorial ...
- + Diyarbakir, Dersim to Participate in Pan-Armenian Games—TORONTO (A.W.)—For the first time, teams from Diyarbakir and Dersim will participate in the Pan-Armenian Games in Yerevan. They join 57 other teams th...
- + Turkey: A Flip and a Flop with Benefits!—Dear Editor, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could not pass up an opportunity to bomb the Kurds on his way to attack ISIS strongholds in Syria...
- + 2014 Saw Uptick in Downward Trend of Births in Armenia's Lori Province—Data supplied by the Lori Provincial Government (in which Vanadzor is located) does show a gradual downward trend in births over the past five years: ...
- + Towards Lifelong Freedom—Shall I open my eyes? I am already awake. I feel the light upon my closed eyelids. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Gulbenkian Grant Helps Update “Armenian Jerusalem” Project—The Gulbenkian Foundation, one of the world's leading philanthropic organizations, has provided the "Armenian Jerusalem" heritage preservati...
- + England: Albanian Drug Dealer Claimed to be Interpol Crime-Fighter—When British police arrested an Albanian drug dealer red-handed he had an unusual cover story up his sleeve. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Privatization Agency Official in Deal with ?ari? Associates—A company owned by Balkan drug lord Darko ?ari?’ s gang and frozen by the Serbian government has been quietly transferred to a company owned-in-part b...
- + Gyumri Kindergarten Temporarily Closed Due to Lack of Water—Citing a lack of water, Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan issued a directive on June 10 temporarily closing the Arevik Kindergarten attended by 90 childr...
- + "Shame, Shame": Nairit Plant Workers Again Demonstrate for Back Wages—Several hundred disgruntled Nairit chemical plant workers again demonstrated in front of the Government Building in Yerevan demanding that they be pai...
- + Foreign Grants Received by Armenia’s Ministry of Culture—The “Union of Informed Citizens” has already presented the international grants Armenia has received in the agriculture sector. Continuing this series...
- + Ban Ki-moon Calls for Vigilance on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons,—The United Nations estimates that at any given time, 21 million people are trapped in modern-day slavery. Men, women and children fall into the hands ...
- + The Intelligence Officer Back from War; 20 years in Prison—The documentary is dedicated to the memory of Suzanna Kocharyan, daughter of life-term prisoner Soghomon Kocharyan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Embassy Makes Additional Visa Appointments to Armenia Citizens on Saturday, August 15—In order to accommodate the high demand for travel to the United States by Armenians this summer, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan will be open on Saturday...
- + Armenian Health Minister Visit Akhalkalak Medical Center—An Armenian delegation, headed by Armenian Minister of Health Armen Mouradyan, wound up its trip to Georgia with a visit to the Unimed-Samtskhe Medica...
- + Chobanian Premieres ‘Der Voghormia’—BEREA, Ohio—Loris Ohannes Chobanian is professor emeritus and a composer-in-residence at Baldwin Wallace (BW) University, and her composition “ Der Vo...
- + Sassounian: Erdogan Is Pursuing His Self-Interests, Instead of Fighting ISIS Terrorists—Last month, only after losing his party’s parliamentary majority, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan realized that there are dangerous terrorists in neigh...
- + Hamazkayin Launches ArtLinks 2015—The Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Associations of North America are launching Art Links, the first youth forum to link a range of reno...
- + Armavia: Falling from Grace—Despite Baghdasarov’s estimate, in actuality Armavia flew over 800,000 passengers in 2010 (see the infograph above for number of passengers from 2003 ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Hosts Swiss-Armenian Businessman Sirmakes—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today hosted Swiss-Armenian businessman Vardan Sirmakes, chairman and co-owner of luxury watch brand Franck M...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Declares "War on Corruption", Then Visits Son's Business Partner—Today, in Yerevan, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan presided over the first ever meeting of a newly created anti-corruption council, declaring...
- + Tbilisi Court Rejects Suit Filed by Tabatzghour Residents Against MP Ayvazyan; Will Appeal—The Tbilisi Municipal Court today refused to hear a suit filed by residents of the Armenian populated village of Tabatzghour (in the Samtskhe-Javakhk ...
- + Kazakhstan: Corruption Trial of Former Prime Minister Begins—A former prime minister of Kazakhstan, Serik Akhmetov, attended court in the central city of Karaganda on Monday as his trial began for embezzlement a...
- + Russia: $126 Million Stolen From New Cosmodrome, Says Prosecutor—Nearly 7.5 billion roubles (US$ 126 million) have been embezzled from the project to build a landmark new space base for Russia, according to the coun...
- + Azerbaijan: Meydan TV Boss Condemns Family Harassment as Brother-in-Law Arrested—Authorities in Azerbaijani have detained the brother-in-law of activist-turned-journalist Emin Milli. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's 6 Insurance Companies End First Half of 2015 with Profit—Rosgosstrakh-Armenia is the largest with a 30.7% market share, followed by Ingo Armenia (26.6%), Nairi Insurance (15.8%), Sil Insurance (12.1%), Reso ...
- + Artsakh Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Raises Missing Persons Issue with ICRC Representatives—At the meeting a range of issues of mutual interest was discussed. The parties also touched upon the problem of uncovering the fate of the missing per...
- + Artsakh Refutes Azerbaijani Claim Regarding Downing of Drone—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense has issued a communique refuting a claim made yesterday by Azerbaijan that its military had downed an Armenian drone. ...
- + Yerevan Municipality Renovates Unsafe Apartment House Balconies—The Yerevan Municipality states that it has completed 60% of the work to renovate 343 unsafe balconies throughout the Armenian capital this year. Mo...
- + Croatia: Court Overturns Prison Sentence of Ex Prime Minister—Croatia's constitutional court has overturned the verdicts for which former Prime Minister Ivo Sanader was given an eight-and-a-half year prison sente...
- + Resurrection: Building of Soviet Yerevan—Yerevan, as the capital of Armenia, is always at the center of national pride, there are cultural festivals commemorating Yerevan-Erebuni anniversary ...
- + Aghjayan: The Paradox of Dersim—Special for the Armenian Weekly Recently, I spent a week traveling throughout the region of Dersim, now the modern Turkish province of Tunceli. Rugg...
- + Armenians Remember Lisbon Five—Thirty-two years after five young Armenian men gave their lives in the “Lisbon Five” operation, Armenians around the world—from Beirut to ...
- + PKK: Truce with Turkey Has No Meaning—The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) said that its fragile truce with Turkish authorities had lost all meaning following»Turkish warplanes attacked PKK c...
- + Government Houses Patients with Psychological Problems Next to Refugees from Azerbaijan—Only one bus, the #39, makes its way to the section of Yerevan called Korea Valley. It’s only been operating for the past few years. Residents say tha...
- + Armenia in 9th Place in Terms of Tourist “Scam” Destination—4.4 % of 2,000 British tourists said they were “ripped off” in Armenia according to a poll published in the Travel and Tour World website. More... [...
- + Artsakh Military Responds to Azerbaijani Firing Along Line of Contact—Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 210 times last night and early this morning according to the Artsakh Ministry of Defense. More... ...
- + Armenia Maintains “Tier 1” Status in the 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report—Of the 188 countries covered in the report, only 31 achieved the coveted Tier 1 status. The Government of Armenia earned its Tier 1 ranking by taking ...
- + Soccer: World Cup 2018 Preliminary Draw—Special for the Armenian Weekly Although the 2018 World Cup finals is a distant three years away and host nation Russia has plenty more work to do i...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (July 25, 2015)—Patience and Fortitude The most difficult thing in the world is to know how to do a thing and to watch someone else do it wrong, without comment. ...
- + The Quest for the Perfect Fourth—By Denise Altounian From the time I received the e-mail of my acceptance to the Leo Sarkisian Internship Program, I had one date circled in my calen...
- + Azerbaijan Continues Intensive Firing Along Line of Contact—Over the weekend, Azerbaijani military units continued their intensive fire across the Artsakh Line of Contact, reports the Artsakh Ministry of Defens...
- + Armenia, Debtor Nation – Who Is Owed and How Much? (Part 2)—As of March 31, 2015 the IMF has lent Armenia US$ 412.580 million, or 10.5% of the country’s total foreign debt. (According to Armenia’s National Stat...
- + Belgian Chamber of Deputies Recognizes Armenian Genocide—BRUSSELS—Members of the Chamber of Deputies (Parliament) of Belgium with an overwhelming majority on Thursday voted for the resolution recognizing the...
- + Azerbaijan Continues Ceasefire Violations, Artsakh Army at the Ready—Beglaryan: No Reason to Panic; We Trust the Artsakh Army As the Azerbaijan Armed Forces continue to violate the ceasefire along the entire length o...
- + Shady Deal: Ardshininvest Bank’s $9.1 Loan to a Company Registered in the Seychelles—Banks in Armenia have become untouchable fortresses. They are under the protection of the government and can operate as they please because they do t...
- + Armenian PM Off to Georgia: Will Inspect Kazbek Border Crossing—Abrahamyan is scheduled to participate in the opening ceremonies of the 2015 European Youth Summer Olympic Festival. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Grand Theft Moldova—The bank theft was so outsized and bold that citizens of the Republic of Moldova came out in the streets this past May by the thousands to protest: “...
- + Russia: Deputy PM Owns US$ 18 Million Flat in London, Navalny Says—Igor Shuvalov, Russia’s deputy prime minister, owns a posh apartment in central London worth ?11.44 million (US$ 17.7 million), says corruption activi...
- + Armenia Refuses Extradition Request by Driver in Country's Largest Drug Seizure—Armenian Deputy Justice Minister Vigen Kocharyan said that the petition had been reviewed but that extradition wasn’t considered appropriate at this ...
- + Armenian President Takes Short Vacation—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will be taking a short vacation, according to the presidential press department. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Wages and Inflation Up In Armenia—The average nominal monthly salary in Armenia as of June 2015 was 182,000 AMD (US$381), according to the country’s National Statistical Service. Mo...
- + Electricity Output in Armenia Up This Year—During the first six months of this year, Armenia produced 3.792 billion kWh of electricity, up 1.5% over the same period in 2014, according to Armen...
- + Power of Ideology in the Urban Landscape—The city is a very powerful product of modern society and its performance has an immediate impact on its citizens. Further, a city in the process of c...
- + Two Pillars Keep Haigazian Standing Strong Throughout the Years—It was a memorable day in 1955 when John Markarian, a young tenured Religion Professor at La Fayette College in Pennsylvania More... [Category: Poli...
- + State of Rio de Janeiro Recognizes Armenian Genocide—The law was enacted by the governor of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Fernando Pez?o. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ANCA Eastern Region 9th Annual Banquet to Be Held in Detroit—ANCA-ER Banquet Comes to the Midwest First Time since its Inception DETROIT, Mich.—Armenian Americans throughout the Eastern U.S.—especially from th...
- + Army Medal Awarded to Vietnam Victim—46 Years Later!—METHUEN, Mass.—Better late than never. That’s how John and Margaret Bedrosian view the coveted award that was presented posthumously to their son who...
- + Her Name Was Takouhie (Part II)—I feel blessed that I have in my possession the notes and tapes of many long conversations with my mother, Takouhie Charverdian Apigian, which contrib...
- + Price Drop Elicits Protest: Akhlatyan Villagers Dump Milk Onto Streets—Residents of Akhlatyan, a village of 600 in Armenia’s Syunik Province, have voiced their opposition to the low prices being offered for their milk by ...
- + Italy: 51 Arrested in Multi-National Online Gambling Ring—Gambling executive Mario Gennaro was arrested Wednesday by Italian police along with his associate Domenico Lagrotteria and 49 others accused in an on...
- + Russia: Paper Says Capello’s $35 Million Buyout More Than Twice First Reports—A Russian newspaper is reporting that football coach Fabio Capello was paid US$35 million to step down as head coach of the Russian football team earl...
- + Artsakh Military 'Silences' Intensified Azerbaijani Firing—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that its military units, responding to a recent intensification of Azerbaijani ceasefire violations along the ...
- + New Ministry Purchases $204,000 in Furniture—On June 25, 2015, the Armenian government approved the expenditure of 98 million AMD (US$204,000) to purchase furniture for the recently created Minis...
- + Disabled Artsakh War Vet, Serving a Life Sentence, Raises Conditional Release Issue—49 year-old Kamo Shalounts, an Artsakh War vet who has spent the last twenty years in Armenian prisons after being found guilty for the premeditated m...
- + Russia: Suspect In Vodka-King Murder Case Claims Torture—A suspect in the murder of a well-connected Russian businessman who led a billion-ruble liquor store empire says investigators forced him to confess b...
- + Romania: Police Roust Alleged Drug Traffickers Out of Sewers—Romanian authorities have raided the sewers in the North Station area of Bucharest, as well as several nearby buildings, to crack down on what they sa...
- + Armenian Museum Picks 2015 Spring Sports Raffle Winners—WATERTOWN—The Armenian Museum of America concluded its 10th annual Spring Sports Raffle with great style and success, bringing in contributions that e...
- + Boat Talk Sending Me Overboard—We have an all-out alert this week, or better said an SOS warning. My kids want me to buy a power boat. Not necessarily for me but for them. I’m n...
- + Unseen Armenia: Verin Shorzha, Nerkin Shorzha—By Hovsep Dagdigian About a year ago I published an article on the scenic village of Ayrk in Gegharkunik province, which I visited with my friend V...
- + Armenia, Debtor Nation – Who Is Owed and How Much?—In a July 2015 report published by the Jubilee Debt Campaign (JDC), Armenia is listed as one of 22 countries already in a government external debt cr...
- + Orange Group Entered into Exclusive Discussions with Ucom—"The agreement between Orange Group and Ucom will enable both our companies to unite their complementary strengths and offer customers innovativ...
- + Azerbaijan Intensifies Firing Along Artsakh Line of Contact—The ministry states that Azerbaijani military units fired 1,500 rounds of ammunition, including mortars and grenade launchers. More... [Category: P...
- + Orange Armenia For Sale: ViavCell and ArmenTel Always Paid More Taxes—Orange Armenia (OA) CEO Francis Gilbert has told the press in Armenia that while his company is negotiating with internet and cable TV provider Ucom ...
- + American-Armenian Delegation Presses State Dept. to Close Gaps in Aid Delivery to Syrian Armenians—A delegation representing American-Armenian organizations met with senior State Department officials this week to seek workable solutions to gaps in...
- + Armenian Museum Presents Talk by Hrair Hawk Khatcherian—WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Thurs., July 30, at 6:30 p.m., the Armenian Museum of America will present a program and book release by noted Canadian-Armenian p...
- + Paylan, Demirtas Criticize Government over Suruc Terror Attack—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—An»Armenian member of Turkey’s Parliament, Garo Paylan of the pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party (HDP), said the target in the rece...
- + Anniversaries of Horror, Reality of Denial—Bosnia and Armenia are victims of genocide and of denial by the perpetrator regime—Serbia and Turkey, respectively. On July 11, the world commemorate...
- + Intensive Firefights Along Artsakh Line of Contact—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that as of 2pm today Azerbaijani forces have intensified shooting and shelling across the Line of Contact in t...
- + If Ucom Buys Out Orange Armenia Its Internet Subscriber Base Will Equal Beeline's—Claims that Ucom has bought out Orange Armenia will perhaps be officially verified today when representatives of the two companies make a public state...
- + IDeA Foundation and EBRD to Support Projects Aimed at Infrastructure and Tourism Development—Initiatives for Development of Armenia (IDeA) Foundation and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a memorandum of unders...
- + Financially Strapped Electric Networks of Armenia Has Allocated Millions to Luys Foundation—Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), the embattled utility that has racked up a ton in debt, has allocated millions of dollars to a number of foundatio...
- + Armenia, Israel Aviation Reps Discuss Measures to Increase Air Traffic—Airline safety issues designed to increase air traffic were on the table yesterday during a meeting of civil aviation representatives of Armenia and I...
- + Russia: Weapons Trafficking Ring Dismantled—Russian authorities have dismantled a weapon trafficking ring they say was running a supply chain from Ukraine and the European Union to Russia. Mor...
- + Haypost International – A New Bridge between Armenia and the USA—On July 21, 2015 HayPost, the national postal operator of Armenia, opened its first international office in Glendale, California. Among the guests who...
- + Hungary: Scandal-Tarred Tax Chief Resigns—The head of Hungary’s tax authority who was banned from entering the United States (US) last year on suspicion of corruption has resigned, the Ministr...
- + Joy Rides Better Serve the Fearless—A wimp, am I? Well, guess again! How do you explain the fact that I’m first in line for the kiddie rides at any one of your theme parks and love the ...
- + European Council President Visits Armenia, Lays Wreath at Genocide Memorial—Tusk: 2015 will Become Crucial Year for EU-Armenia Relations YEREVAN (A.W.)—During his visit to Armenia on his three-day tour of the South Caucasus,...
- + Blessing of the Holy Muron Held at Genocide Memorial in Bikfaya—Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia His Holiness Aram I blessed the Holy Muron in a ceremony held at the Armenian Genocide Memorial at the St. Ma...
- + Government Service Pays Off: The Millionaire “Marzpets” of Armenia—Reviewing the financial disclosure statements of Armenia’s marzpets (provincial governor) one gets the impression that they all live solely on their g...
- + Armenia Has Exported 18,787 Tons of Apricots So Far This Year—Armenia has exported 45,620 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables so far this year, a marked rise over the 27,287 tons exported in the same period last y...
- + Serzh Sargsyan Received Today The President of the European Council—President Serzh Sargsyan received today the President of the European Council (EC), Donald Tusk, who has arrived in Armenia on a regional visit. Mor...
- + Cassation Court Returns, on Technical Grounds, Appeal to Change Vardan Pertosyan Sentence from 5 to 6 Years—Ruben Baloyan, representing the Hakobyan family, now has five days in which to make corrections and re-file the appeal asking that Petrosyan’s sentenc...
- + The Gentrified City?—First of all, as a researcher in urban studies, I would like to emphasize that Vrej’s previous article and the last one are very important from severa...
- + UK: 11 Sentenced in Hungarian Sex Trafficking Case—Eleven people have been sentenced for their involvement in a prostitution ring which trafficked at least 250 women from Hungary into the United Kingdo...
- + From Silicon Valley to Aragyugh: Margosyans to Produce Natural Line of Cosmetics Using Botanicals of Armenia—The Margosyans say that their Nairian company will be the first to produce natural cosmetics in Armenia. They use only natural ingredients and do not ...
- + Uniting Church in Australia Recognizes Armenian Genocide—The Uniting Church in Australia (UCA) has formally acknowledged that the 1915 Armenian massacres and forced deportations constitute Genocide. The UCA ...
- + UK: Anti-Corruption Euro-MP Jailed For $500,000 Expenses Fraud—A British court has sentenced Ashley Mote, a former Member of the European Parliament (MEP), to five years’ imprisonment for theft, fraud, false accou...
- + President Sargsyan Hires New Press Secretary—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today dismissed Arman Saghatelyan as his press secretary, replacing him with Vladimir Hakobyan. More... [Category:...
- + Hetq Reporter Petrosyan Wins 'Local Governance' Coverage Award—The Yerevan Press Club, on the occasion of its 20th anniversary, today recognized Sara Petrosyan for her in-depth coverage regarding local government ...
- + Reflections on the Centennial Commemorations in Istanbul—My roommate and I always joke about what things are like in some “parallel universe,” where bizarre things are the reality. For example, in one parall...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (July 18, 2015)—Armenian Proverb Would that I have many friends; would that I have thousands of debts. Headline in College newspaper “Deans Promise to Stop D...
- + This 91-Year-Old Earned a College Degree—NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—Take it from Harold Paragamian. You’re never too old to get an education. Harold Paragamian, 91, displays the liberal arts deg...
- + Adviser to Armenia's PM Fails to File Financial Disclosure; Isn't Censured—Loqyan, son of former Minister of Agriculture Davit Loqyan, was legally obligated to file a disclosure revealing his financial assets 15 days after as...
- + The Gentrified City—The beginning of the twenty-first century marks a phase of extensive developmentin the center of Yerevan, as the country begins to stabilize after the...
- + Armavia: Armenia’s Greatest Aviation Disaster—On May 3, 2006 at 2:13 am local time near Adler Airport, Armavia’s Airbus A320-211 (EK-32009), flight 967 en route to Sochi from Yerevan, crashed into...
- + Yerevan’s Deadly Elevators: A Maze of Confusion in Which No One is Held Accountable—When the next tragic accident occurs, it will come out that the real owner (Argishti) didn’t have a contract with the service provider. The courts wil...
- + Faulty Focus: Prime Minister Should Ask Why Foreign Carriers are Pulling Out of Armenia—Surprisingly, the government press release focused on flight times and cites Abrahamyan saying that flights arriving in the early morning hours are a ...
- + Forcing Journalists to Disclose Confidential Sources Infringes Work of Media in Armenia, OSCE Rep Says—OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovi?, today expressed concern regarding reports that Armenia’s Special Investigative Service l...
- + US: MH17 Victims Sue Pro-Russian Separatist Leader For $900 Million—The families of 18 victims of the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 that killed 298 people are suing Igor Girkin, an East Ukraine separatist l...
- + 34 Year-Old Man Shot Dead in Yerevan—34 year-old Artur Hovhannisyan was shot dead today as he left his building in the Kanaker-Zeytoun district of Yerevan to walk to his car parked nearby...
- + Foreign Minister Hosts Armenian Assembly of America Delegation—Welcoming the guests, Minister Nalbandian highlighted the productive activities of the AAA towards raising and solving Pan-Armenian issues, as well as...
- + Artsakh Threatens Retaliation if Azerbaijani Planes Cross Border—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan has again increased military training flights along the Line of Contact. More... [Category: Po...
- + Take the Stairs? Newest Elevator in Vanadzor 27 Years Old; Oldest 46—There are 207 registered elevators in Armenia’s Lori Province. Many haven’t been inspected for years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 23 Years In Jail: Convict Claims Police Tortured Him Into Confessing and Shot Him in the Back—Maroukyan claims he was tortured by the police into making a confession. He says that police even shot him in the back and that the bullet is still lo...
- + Gyumri: A City of Statues, But at What Cost to Struggling Taxpayers?—There are no records to be found regarding the grouping of statues known as the Duduk Players. More... [Category: Politics]
- + The Murky Business of an Israeli MP in Bulgaria—Israeli Deputy Speaker of Parliament Oren Hazan of the ruling Likud Party and several of his relatives have ties to a Bulgarian resort hotel connected...
- + United Kingdom: Sham Marriage Trade Continues: OCCRP—Despite new rules targeting the sham marriage industry, the trade in fake marriages for immigration fraud purposes appears to continue online. More....
- + Azerbaijan Using Heavier Weapons on Artsakh Line of Contact—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that Azerbaijani military units have started to violate the Line of Contact ceasefire more intensively during t...
- + Shirak: Connected Companies Still Receiving Millions in Government Work Contracts—All of the 660 million AMD (US$1.4 million) the Armenian government earmarked to solve the most pressing problems in the province of Shirak went to co...
- + Central Asia: Hacking Team OK’d Spyware Show For Turkmenistan Secret Police—Leaked email exchanges indicate Hacking Team gave permission for its spyware to be ‘presented and promoted’ to the secret police of Turkmenistan. Mo...
- + Artsakh President Visits Sports Camp—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan (photo-seated left) yesterday visited a sports camp near the village of Patara in the Askeran district. More... [Cat...
- + Belarus Wanted To Use USB Sticks to Infect Devices and Collect Data—On two occasions, law enforcement from Belarus expressed interest in buying Hacking Team surveillance software, via a Ukrainian firm called Altron whi...
- + Light Showers Forecast for Most of Armenia—Thunder and lighting, and possible light showers, are expected in Yerevan during the evenings and early nighttime hours from July 16 to 18. More... ...
- + Serbia: Drug Lord ?aric Sentenced to 20 Years—Darko ?ari?, convicted of organizing a criminal group that smuggled tons of cocaine from Latin America to western Europe, was sentenced today to 20 ye...
- + Mexican Drug Lord Escapes Jail, Triggers Manhunt—Mexican drug lord Joaqu?n Guzman Loera, known as El Chapo or Shorty, has escaped from Mexico’s Altipano prison, the country’s most secure facility. ...
- + Romania: Prime Minister Quits as Party Leader Over Corruption Allegations—Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta resigned from the leadership of his Social Democrat Party (PSD) over the weekend, after his indictment by prosecu...
- + Armenian President Visits French Embassy for La F?te Nationale—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited the French Embassy in Armenia to congratulate Ambassador Jean-Fran?ois Charpentier and the staff on the occ...
- + Editors in Armenia Decry Moves to Restrict the Press—The editors of a number of newspapers and online news sites in Armenia have signed a public statement condemning the government for taking measures t...
- + “The Man in the Iron Mask” Revealed as an Armenian Bishop—For three centuries, sleuths, scholars and conspiracy advocates have extrapolated over the identity of the "Man in the Iron Mask," the enigm...
- + 100 lives opens nomination period for new global humanitarian award—Nominations are now open for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a new annual international humanitarian award to be given to a person or a grou...
- + Total Number of Syrian Refugees Now Exceeds Four Million—The number of refugees fleeing the conflict in Syria to neighbouring countries has now passed four million, confirming that crisis as the world’s sin...
- + Risk of Wildfires High in Ararat Valley and Syunik—The risk of wild fires breaking out in the Ararat Valley and in Syunik will reach a peak during the next few days as temperatures inch up several deg...
- + Cardiovascular Diseases the Number 1 Cause of Death in Armenia—Malignant tumors followed at 20%; digestive ailments - 6%; respiratory – 6%; unfortunate accidents and poisoning – 5%; endocrine ailments – 4-5%; con...
- + Gegharkounik Contracts: Millions to Companies Owned by Relatives of Former Deputy Governor and Vardenis Mayor—In 2014, a 32.2 million AMD (US$62,000) contract to pave a road in the Gegharkounik community of Yeranos went to a company 95% owned by the brother A...
- + Dried Up Trees and Rose Bushes at ‘Half Renovated’ Alaverdi Municipal Park—Most of the tree saplings planted had withered under the relentless summer heat. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Three Arrested in Yesterday's Daylight Yerevan Mugging That Netted $38,000—Yerevan’s Investigative Committee has launched a criminal investigation into yesterday’s daylight mugging in downtown Yerevan of a 32 year-old man who...
- + Armenia Produced 21.2% Less Cognac So Far This Year—In the first five months of 2015 Armenia produced 7.1 million liters of beer, 4.380 million liters of brandy 3.9 million liters of vodka, 2.241 millio...
- + Romania: $2 Billion in Lukoil Assets Seized in Tax Probe—Romanian prosecutors this week seized assets worth € 2 billion (US$ 2.2 billion) from major Russian petroleum company Lukoil. More... [Category: Pol...
- + Azerbaijan Spent $384,000 on Spyware but Lacked Tech Savvy to Use It—According to a report published on July 9 in Meydan TV, Azerbaijan's Ministry of National Security couldn’t effectively use the spyware it purchased f...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Line of Contact Ceasefire 350 Times—Artsakh’s Defense Army reports that Azerbaijan violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 350 times during the past week, firing 6,500 rounds of ammunitio...
- + Single Mom with 5 Kids: “I want them to grow up and be good people’—Stella Haroutyunyan is a 39 year-old single mom struggling to raise five children in the Etchmiadzin area village of Artimet. Her husband left to wor...
- + Seven Communities in New Garbage Management Project Will Have to Pay Off World Bank Loan—To improve household waste management in Armenia’s Kotayk Province and the town of Sevan, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (ERBD)...
- + Artsakh Prez Meets AGBU Reps in London—Sahakyan noted that Artsakh has always enjoyed the assistance of the AGBU and hopes that the organization will continue its mission in the homeland. ...
- + "Reading Yerevan" Book Fair Opens Tomorrow—Yerevan bookstores, publishers and libraries will participate and the Writers Union will introduce the authors of recently published books. More......
- + Armenia's Football Squad Drops to 89th in FIFA Rankings—The Latin American team is followed, in descending order, by Germany, Belgium, Colombia, Holland, Brazil, Portugal, Romania, England and Wales. Mor...
- + Questionable Crawfish: Lake Dispute Continues Pitting Javakhk Armenian Villagers Against MP Ayvazyan—On July 28 the Tbilisi Municipal Court is scheduled to rule on a long-going dispute between residents of the Armenian populated village of Tabatzghou...
- + Georgian Parliament Debates State Language Bill—Yesterday, the Georgian parliament’s standing committee on cultural and education affairs began debating a language bill that would have Georgian ens...
- + Phylloxera Infection: 6,000 French Grape Vines Turned Back at Armenian Border—6,000 grapevine seedlings imported from France were turned back at the Armenian border because they were infected with the Phylloxera - one of the mo...
- + “Yerevan in a Global and Neoliberal World”—With the recent Electric Yerevan grassroots movement and Greece’s referendum vote, it appears that citizens in Armenia and Greece are beginning to qu...
- + Investigative Journalists v Police: Judge in Freedom of Information Suit Demands Substantiation from Defendant—IJ President Edik Baghdasaryan had sent an email request to Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan, requesting that the department provide information as to...
- + Armenian PM Off to Moscow to Meet With Medvedev—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan will travel to Moscow tomorrow and is scheduled to meet with his Russian counterpart Dimitry Medvedev. More...
- + Court Hears Investigative Journalists Freedom of Information Case Against Prosecutor General Office—At today’s court session regarding The Investigative Journalists (IJ)NGO Freedom of Information petition to oblige the Prosecutor General’s Office (P...
- + Online Surveillance Firm ‘Hacking Team’ Gets Hacked—Online hackers have released more than 400 GB of internal data, including staff emails and company documents, stolen from Hacking Team, a company in n...
- + Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense Buys Hacking Team Surveillance Spyware—It now appears that the Milan-based company Hacking Team has, contrary to denials, licensed its Remote Control System (RCS) computer spyware to Azerba...
- + New Optometry Service in Armenia's Tavoush Province—Armenia’s Minister of Health Armen Mouradyan yesterday visited a new optometry service located in the Ijevan Medical Center in the country’s northern ...
- + Two Armenian Border Communities Get Health Centers—Armenian Minister of Health Armen Mouradyan and Tavoush Regional Governor Hovik Abovyan attended opening ceremonies for the out-patient centers financ...
- + No Tender Windfall: Company Owned by Vayk Mayor Gets 28 Million AMD Contract—Saghatelyan Brothers, a company fully owned by Aragatz Saghatelyan (the mayor of Vayk) received a 28 million contract to install an irrigation water p...
- + Fourteen Electrifying Days: #ElectricYerevan—The following photos chronicle the two-week standoff (June 22 – July 6) between police and Armenians outraged at the decision by the Public Service Re...
- + Driver in Armenia's Largest Drug Bust Requests Extradition to Georgia—Avtandil Martiashvili, the Georgian citizen sentenced to 17 years by an Armenian court for driving a truck in which 850 kilos of heroin were seized on...
- + "No to Plunder" Movement Announces March Next Tuesday—The “No to Plunder” movement say it will organize a march on July 14 to the Prosecutor General’s Office to demand that police who used physical force...
- + Spain: Mass Arrests In Strike Against Georgian Burglary Gang—Spanish anti-organized crime prosecutors have arrested more than 30 people allegedly connected to a Georgian burglary gang in a major operation that i...
- + ‘No depiction of catastrophe will ever make up for a 100 years of denial’—Last week, renowned Canadian film director Atom Egoyan was in Turkey for the first time. Although he had received many invitations from film festival...
- + Calls to Health Ministry's Hot Line Up 22.2%—Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that in the first six months of 2015 its emergency hot line received 7,488 calls, up 22.2% over the same period ...
- + Armenia's 'Fat Cat' Officials Beware: The Day of Reckoning is Coming—It’s mostly the boys of those semi-starving families who are now defending the borders of Armenia under this sweltering summer heat; standing for hou...
- + Armenia's Electricity Utility Fined 60 Million AMD for Installation Violations—Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission today reports that it has decided to fine the Electricity Networks of Armenia (ENA) a total of 60 mil...
- + Threat of Landslides Closes Georgian Highway—Georgia’s Stepantsminda-Lars Highway has been closed in both directions due to the threat of landslides. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Consumer Electricity Rate: Future Increases Are In the Cards—President Sargsyan has no doubts that the rate hike is justified. The World Bank has already studied the sector and has made suggestions to reform the...
- + Ukraine: President Targets Illegal Amber Mining Industry—Ninety percent of the amber being mined in Ukraine today is being extracted illegally with the connivance of police and prosecutors, Ukrainian Preside...
- + Georgian Agriculture Minister Visits Fish Farm—On a two day working trip to Armenia, Georgia’s Minister of Agriculture Otar Danelia has already visited the Ararat Food Combinat, known for its canni...
- + Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in Vanadzor—The four afflicted had eaten wild mushrooms picked in the field. They were taken to hospital, treated, and later released. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Company Owned by Brother of Aragatzotn Governor Gets Millions in Construction Contracts—Half of the money, 150 million AMD, wound up be funneled to company owned by the brother of Provincial Governor Sargis Sahakyan. More... [Category: ...
- + Two Armenian Soldiers Killed in Road Accident—Two Armenian soldiers were killed and two others injured in a road accident at around two o’clock this morning along the Berdzor-Stepanakert stretch o...
- + Police to Open Baghramyan: Traffic to Flow—Armenia’s Police state that they will open Yerevan’s Baghramyan Avenue after electricity rate hike protesters succeeded in closing the main artery for...
- + Armenia Exports 40,000 Tons of Fruit and Veggies—Armenia has exported 40,053 tons of fruit and vegetables so far this year, according to the country’s ministry of agriculture. More... [Category: Po...
- + Police Remove Baghramyan Barricade; Detain a Number of Protesters—Police detained an unspecified number of protesters today who sat down in the middle of Baghramyan when cops moved in to remove a barricade of trash b...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 300 Times Last Week—According to the Artsakh Defense Army (ADA), Azerbaijani forces violated the Line of Contact ceasefire some 300 times from June 28-July 4. More... ...
- + Deathbed Ramblings of Islamized Armenian Orphan to Granddaughter: ‘We ran from the Kurds and soldiers’—She says that her family has lived as a Turkish family, which in Turkey is an advantage. She adds that while not being nationalistic, her family has, ...
- + Armenian President Visits U.S. Embassy on Independence Day—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today visited the U.S. Embassy in Armenia to congratulate Ambassador Richard Mills and, by extension, the people of ...
- + Russia: Offshore Companies Banned from State Contracts—A new law passed by Russia’s State Duma will prohibit state procurement from companies registered in offshore jurisdictions, RIA Novosti reports. Mo...
- + Armenian Government to Allocate $9.2 Million for Provinces—Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan said that the allocation of the funds, given the scarcity of the country’s resources, was an important step to solve ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister on 2 Day Working Visit to France—The Armenian prime minister will also visit the recently opened exhibition at the Paris Municipality dedicated to the centenary of the Armenian Genoc...
- + Armenian PM Hosts Diasporan Investors—According to a government statement, the two guests presented Abrahamyan with an outline of extensive investment projects that will attract internati...
- + Italy: Human Trafficker Who Caused Shipwreck Gets 18 Years—A court in Italy has sentenced the human trafficker who helped cause the catastrophic 2013 shipwreck near Lampedusa in which 366 migrants lost their l...
- + Hetq Gets Results: New House Purchased for Family of Artsakh War Vet—Thanking the benefactors, we’d like to tell readers that Hetq will visit the family once they’ve settled in. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Russia’s Eurasian Ambitions, Tools and Ways of Leverage—To strengthen its own economic capabilities Armenia, for sure, has an imperative to disengage with Russia's imperial field More... [Category: Polit...
- + Mother's Raises Alarm About Soghomon Kocharyan's Worsening Medical Conditon—Mrs. Kocharyan has told Hetq that she is calling on the Minster of Justice and the Chief Warden of the Nubarashen Penitentiary to transfer her son to ...
- + Former Armenian PM: 'Regarding Utility Rates, Public Doing the Work of Government'—In his Facebook page, former Armenian Prime Minister Hrant Bagratyan today writes that the “No to Plunder” movement opposing an electricity rate hike ...
- + Sargsyan Awards "Homeland Services Medal" to Vartkes and Mary Najarian—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today hosted Ara Najarian, the mayor of Glendale, California, his wife Palmira and son Christopher, and his parents ...
- + Prime Ministers of Russia and Armenia Have Phone Conversation: Discuss Federal Relations—The prime ministers of Russia and Armenia spoke by phone today, but true to form, Armenia’s government press office provided little in the way of deta...
- + Armenian Police to Baghramyan Avenue Protesters: 'Move or We Will Use the All the Forces Legally at Our Disposal'—From June 19-22, 2015 the citizens protesting against the increase of the price of electricity, organized an assembly and twenty-four-hour sit-down st...
- + Former Kotayk Governor Signed 90 Million AMD in Contracts with Companies He Owned—When Aram Harutyunyan was the Kotayk Provincial Governor (currently Chairman of Armenia’s State Committee of Water Economy), he funneled millions of A...
- + Armenia Wins 3rd Place at Coin Constellation 2015 Contest in Moscow—The third place was given to the series “The Oldest Trees of the World” presented for the contest by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia and b...
- + Gross Earnings for Armenia's Hotels Down 51% in 2014—Gross earnings for the 268 hotels and other tourist accommodations operating in Armenia was 24.955 billion AMD (US$52.8 million) in 2014, a 51.5% drop...
- + May 2015 Private Money Transfers Down 29% Over Last Year—Private money transfers to Armenia in May amounted to US$84.3 million, a drop of 29% ($34.4 million) from May of 2014, according to figures released b...
- + Armenian Parliament Speaker Lauds 'Independence Generation' of Young Activists; But Urges Protesters to Leave Baghramyan Avenue—The parliament speaker also calls for dialog between the public and state institutions, arguing that only through such dialog and mutual influence can...
- + Moldova: Ex-Tax Chief Still at Large after Six-Year Sentence Announced—The former chief of Moldova's highest tax authority, Nicolae Vicol, remains at large after being sentenced in absentia to six years in prison for corr...
- + Founding Parliament Says Unidentified Individuals Following Jirayr Sefilyan—The Founding Parliament (FP) political movement in Armenia issued a statement today claiming that unidentified individuals in the cars pictured above ...
- + Azerbaijan: Four Meydan TV Reporters Slapped with Travel Ban, Placed on ‘Blacklist’—Just two days after the European Games closed in Azerbaijan, four journalists say they were barred from leaving the country and told they were placed ...
- + President Sargsyan Congratulates Prosecution System Employees—It’s a special day in Armenia – a day to honor those employed in the Prosecution system. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Serbia: Time Limit Nears in Stanko Subotic Trial—The trial of a wealthy Serbian businessman with alleged criminal links was postponed on Tuesday for the third time after one of the defendants failed ...
- + Artist Donates "The Future of Yerevan" Paintings to Maternity Wards—In the words of Manasaryan, all the children displayed in the paintings, whether from Yerevan, Armenia’s provinces, or the diaspora, are the future bu...
- + Byurakan Observatory Declared Regional Center of Astronomy—Given this decision, Armenia’s National Academy of Sciences, which owns and operates the observatory, today decided to draft a strategic plan for the ...
- + The City of Socialist Man—Older Yerevan residents have a way of remembering city life in the good old days of the Soviet Union. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Who’s Responsible for Death of Little Artash? Not the Attending Doctor Who Graduated with Honors!—Sayad says he has rejected all offers made by Asatryan, through friends and family, to pay compensation. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Defense Ministry to Create Cyber-Security Center—Armenia’s Ministry of Defense today announced that it would be creating a cyber-security center called Hye Tek tasked with raising the level of secur...
- + Gyumri Electricity Rate Hike Protesters Seek Other Options, Even Civil Disobedience—Karen Petrosyan, one Gyumri activist, announced that if force was used to disperse the demonstration in Yerevan they would resort to civil disobedien...
- + $3.175 Million in Precious Metals and Gems in Armenia's Treasury—The total value of precious metals and gems, and items produced from them, in Armenia’s treasury as of January 1, 2015 amounts to 1.502 billion AMD (...
- + Special Session of Armenian Parliament on Russian Export Credit—Armenian National Assembly President Galoust Sahakyan will convene a special session of the legislature on July 2 at noon to review an agreement betw...
- + Man Shoots Wife at Yerevan Maternity Ward, Then Kills Himself—Today, at Yerevan’s Republic Hospital’s maternity ward, a man shot his wife and then killed himself with a pistol he had brought with him, this accor...
- + Russia: Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentences of Politkovskaya Murder Convicts—Russia’s Supreme Court has upheld the life sentences of two men convicted of the 2006 murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya. More....
- + Armenia's Police Chief to Protesters - 'You have 30 minutes to leave...or else'—Armenia’s Chief of Police Vladimir Gasparyan has given protesters at Bghramyan Avenue 30 minutes to leave the site or else he will instruct the cops t...
- + American Political Consultant: ‘Regime in Armenia Won’t Back Down’—He said that the problem faced by the protesters is getting organized and cited the example in Buenos Aires where 100 organizations would be on the gr...
- + Police Deadline Passes - Situation on Baghramyan Remains Tense—Police Deadline Passes - Situation on Baghramyan Remains Tense More... [Category: Politics]
- + Protesters Continue to March in Vanadzor Against Electricity Rate Hike—Protesters Continue to March in Vanadzor Against Electricity Rate Hike More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Prime Minister: 'There are forces at Baghramyan seeking to foment instability'—Abrahamyan writes that these forces have pushed “incomprehensible and near-sighted political agendas to the fore, and not the issue’s social or econom...
- + Yerevan Police Detain Protester Claiming He Was Calling for "Armed Action"—Yerevan Police have issued a statement claiming that last night at 11:50 they and protesters in Liberty Square detained a person making calls for an a...
- + Armenian Bar Association Condemns Police Actions of June 23 in Yerevan—The Armenian Bar Association demands an immediate, independent investigation and full, public accountability with respect to the decision to use dispr...
- + Aliyev Family Owns Some of the Best Hotels in Baku—Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has spent billions on capturing the world’s attention to the European Games in his Caspian seaside capital of Baku. ...
- + Baghramyan Ave: Why You Owe It to Yourself—I am not telling you to go to spend the night at Baghramyan for the sake of others. I am suggesting that you go and do it for yourself. More... [Cat...
- + ATP Honors Genocide Centennial by Launching ‘Living Century Initiative’—ATP has planted more than 4.7 million trees in over 1,000 locations throughout Armenia and Artsakh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sanitek Wants Its Garbage Bins Back from Baghramyan - All 41—In a weird twist to the week old electricity rate hike protest in Yerevan, Sanitek Ltd, the company that collects garbage in the Armenian capital, has...
- + Turning Armenia’s Caves into Tourist Destinations: Will the Prime Minister’s Decision Get the Project Off the Ground?—On June 3, 2015, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan declared the formation of a working group tasked with studying the potential that caves in A...
- + "No to Plunder" Movement Says its Members are Being Followed by "Shady Characters"—Hetq got in touch with movement member Maxim Sargsyan who verified the above news, noting that two individuals in civilian dress had appeared outside ...
- + Trial of Hayk Kyureghyan, Who Discharged Air Pistol Outside Court, Postponed—On that day, Kyureghyan climbed atop a car and shot an air pistol off several times in the direction of the police as a sign of protest over the way p...
- + Electricity Rate Hike Protester Says She Was Followed Home By a Man in Plainclothes—Ani Yeghikyan, who participated in the electricity rate hike protest yesterday in Yerevan, has told Hetq that she was followed home by a man in plainc...
- + Armenia's Prime Minister Rules Out Electricity Rate Hike Roll Back; Notes Dire Consequences to Economy—“At the outset, I want to say that no government, including Armenia’s wishes any rate increase. However, the government is obligated to come to grips ...
- + The Voice of Armenia’s New Generation – Three Steps to Changing Armenia—Hetq asked young people participating in the Yerevan street protest against the electricity rate hike to name the three steps needed to change the cou...
- + OHCHR Concerned by Credible Reports of Excessive Use of Force by Yerevan Police—We are concerned by credible reports of excessive use of force by police officers, including against journalists, in their handling of protests in Yer...
- + Turkey: Journalist Investigated for Criticizing Erdogan—A US-based correspondent for the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet may be facing libel charges after writing a book that criticizes Turkish President Recep T...
- + Scores in Kapan Protest Electricity Rate Increase—On the Occasion of the UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Embassy in Yerevan to Restore Consular Services—U.S. Embassy Yerevan expects to be able to restore full visa services by next week thanks to the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs’ har...
- + Armenians Stage Demonstration Outside Glendale Armenian Consulate—A small group of Armenians staged a demonstration outside Armenia’s Consulate General in Glendale, California. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Torture, Cruel and Inhumane Treatment: A Harm to Individuals and to Society—On the Occasion of the UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims More... [Category: Politics]
- + No to Plunder, No to Maidan—Whether or not the demonstrators understand it, they are repudiating the generation of pro-Western leaders who long ago set the stage for the privatiz...
- + Golden Apricot Film Official: "This year's Armenian films weren't that good"—“Sadly, this year’s Armenian films weren’t that good. We found ourselves in a serious quandary because we watched the films for a long time, discussed...
- + Syunik’s Kornidzor Village: Once Fertile Fields Lie Fallow—Residents of Kornidzor, a village of some 1,300 souls in Armenia’s southern Syunik Province, say they had bountiful fields in the Soviet era and that ...
- + Sargsyan Off to Belgium for EPP Summit—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will leave for Belgium this evening to attend a summit of the European People’s Party (EPP) in Brussels. More... [...
- + Gyumri: Electricity Rate Hike Protest Continues—Rain hasn’t dampened the spirit of activists in Gyumri who continue to protest the electricity rate hike. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Electricity Hike Rate Protester: "I want to live in a positive city where people smile and are happy"—Hope died over the course of several years and after several developments. I might say over a few decades. But we will restore it. It will return. I a...
- + Azerbaijan: Prosecutors Complete Investigation Into Case of Jailed Journalist Khadija Ismayilova—The criminal investigation into the case of jailed investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova has been completed by Azerbaijani prosecutors. More.....
- + Nikol Pashinyan: 'Movement Stronger than Ever'—“Today, the movement opposed to the electricity rate hike is stronger than ever. Yesterday, some were lamenting its demise, in part due to the Live Wa...
- + Baghramyan Avenue, Yerevan – The Morning of June 25—Baghramyan Avenue, Yerevan – The Morning of June 25 More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Protest Birthday Boy: "I am ready, with these young people, to build a flourishing country"—The friends of Michael Sarukhanyan, who is participating in the Yerevan street protest against an electricity rate hike, had a surprise for him last n...
- + ODIHR Director Calls on Armenian Authorities to Respect Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly of Yerevan Protestors—Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), today called on the Armenian authorities to resp...
- + France Latest to Investigate the Magnitsky Affair—French authorities have launched an investigation into money laundering and organized crime activities in France, Monaco and Luxembourg connected to t...
- + Cheap Imports Remain Main Challenge to Armenia's Textile and Clothing Manufacturers—According to Armenia’s National Statistical Service (NSS), clothing production comprises a mere 1% of the country’s manufacturing sector today. More...
- + Guinean Expat: 'The president must come here and talk to the young people'—Bah Amir, a native of Guinea who has been living in Armenia for the past three years, is participating in the electricity rate hike protest ongoing in...
- + Bishop Manoukyan Appointed Armenian Apostolic Primate of Great Britain—Bishop Hovakim Manoukyan, currently Primate of the Artik Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, has been appointed the new Primate of Great Britain...
- + Armenian Prime Minister: 'Such protest actions are counterproductive'—Abrahamyan called on protest organizers to be “more constructive” and said that the government is ready to discus every question, every problem” voice...
- + Police Release Detained Hetq Reporter Hrant Galstyan—Hetq reporter Hrant Galstyan, detained earlier this morning by Yerevan police when they dispersed mass sit-in protesting electricity rate hikes, was r...
- + Armenia's Human Rights Defender Gives Police Chief 3 Days to Respond Regarding 'Use of Excessive Force'—Andreasyan writes that after reviewing videos circulated in the mass media it is apparent that members of the police used excessive force against some...
- + U.S. Embassy: 'Armenian government must conduct full and transparent investigation regarding reports of excessive use of force by police'—It is imperative that the Government conduct a full and transparent investigation of reports of the excessive use of force by the police to the full e...
- + OSCE Rep Responds to Yerevan Protest: 'Safety of journalists must be ensured at all times'—“I call on the authorities to promptly investigate these incidents and take steps to ensure restraint on the part of law enforcement representatives t...
- + Yerevan Electricity Rate Hike Protest - Day 2—Those protesting the recently approved electricity rate hike in Armenia have marched from Liberty Square up Baghramyan Avenue in Yerevan to participat...
- + Yerevan Photo Story #2: Police Disperse Peaceful Electricity Rate Hike Protest—A phalanx of riot geared police confronted thousands of protesters marching up Baghramyan Avenue in Yerevan yesterday evening. More... [Category: Po...
- + CoE Commissioner for Human Rights: "I call on Armenian authorities to respect their international human rights obligations"—I am seriously concerned about the use of force applied by the police to disperse peaceful protesters in Yerevan, Armenia, earlier today. More... [...
- + Turkey: Smugglers Caught With Cesium, Gems On Georgian Border—Border guards at the Sarpi checkpoint between Turkey and Georgia Friday detained two Georgian nationals for allegedly carrying 1.2 kg of cesium, a hig...
- + Armenia Producing Less Electricity This Year—3.157 billion kilowatts of electricity were produced in Armenia during the first five months of this year; 2.9% less than the same period last year. ...
- + Live Feed: Yerevan Electricity Rate Hike Protest - Day 3—Yerevan’s electricity rate hike protest, which started two days ago and drew a few thousand people to the streets, seems to be fizzling out. More......
- + Forged in Fire: The Making of an Investigative Reporter—Khadija Ismayilova knew she didn’t have to go to prison. But in her mind, her only other option was to exile herself from her native Azerbaijan. Mor...
- + "No to Plunder" Movement: "We will assemble at 6 pm today at Liberty Square"—The initiative declares that the street protest will continue until the rate hike decision is nullified, and states that the presence of everyone is i...
- + Jailed Actor Vardan Petrosyan Declares Hunger Strike in Solidarity with Electricity Protestors—“I am not there physically, but in this way I can express my solidarity with all those participating in the protest,” Petrosyan conveyed. More... [C...
- + Armenia or Turkey? Laklakian Family from Aleppo Faces Difficult Choice—A few months after relocating to Armenia, Kevork’s family moved to Istanbul from Syria. The family advised him to come to Istanbul as well and Kevork ...
- + Top Iraqi Yazidi Commander Visits Armenia; Seeks Creation of Independent Military and Political Force—Shesho, who has run afoul of the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq, was accompanied by writer and researcher Hoshang Broka, a Yazidi from Syri...
- + Yerevan Police Use Force to Disperse Electricity Rate Hike Sit-In Protest—Police used water cannons at 5:30 am local time to disperse those participating in a sit-in, protesting an electricity rate hike, which closed a major...
- + Two Hetq Reporters Covering Electricity Sit-In Detained and Roughed Up by Yerevan Police—Yerevan police moved in early this morning and forcibly dispersed hundreds of people who participated in a sit-in on Baghramyan Avenue, a major thorou...
- + Police Manhandle and Detain Electricity Hike Protesters in Gyumri—Police Manhandle and Detain Electricity Hike Protesters in Gyumri More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia’s Police: ‘We were forced to maintain public order’—Armenia’s Police: ‘We were forced to maintain public order’ More... [Category: Politics]
- + Raffi Hovannisian: “This government is a national shame”—Raffi Hovannisian: “This government is a national shame” More... [Category: Politics]
- + I Defect—I defect. This morning there was no electricity to make my coffee. I imagined that the authorities were trying to remind me of their power. But the...
- + Hetq Reporter Hrant Galstyan Remains in Police Custody—Hetq Reporter Hrant Galstyan Remains in Police Custody More... [Category: Politics]
- + Serj Tankian on Facebook: “Peaceful civic disobedience in Armenia has borne fruit”—Serj Tankian on Facebook: “Peaceful civic disobedience in Armenia has borne fruit” More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Photo Story: Police Disperse Peaceful Electricity Rate Hike Protest—Seeing their path was blocked, the marchers decided to stage a sit-in then and there. Early this morning police moved in and forcibly removed hundreds...
- + .—At first they would say “You’re a Mongolian”. Then, when I started to speak Armenian, they would say, “No, you’re Armenian”, recounts Varsik. More.....
- + Profile of an Undercover Lobbyist for Azerbaijan—The rise of Brenda Shaffer as a scholar and oft-quoted expert in the field of energy politics illustrates just how vulnerable the American foreign pol...
- + Azerbaijani Journalist Threatened for Working for the Istanbul-based Armenian Newspaper Agos—Agos talked to her during a recent visit to Turkey. She says she still hasn’t unburdened herself of the pressure. Geybullayeva has even been deprived ...
- + Tough Battle: Preserving Armenian Cultural Legacy in Turkey—While Turkey’s Ministry of Culture has renovated a number of historic sites, they are just a tiny fraction of what remains. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Questioning the Family Narrative: Turkish Photographer Asks ‘Did we really flee from Armenians’?—Emin Akpinar, a 32 year-old Istanbul based freelance photographer, is a man on a mission to fill in certain questionable aspects of his family’s histo...
- + Statement of the Members of Civil Society of the Republic of Armenia, including the Community of Advocates Addressed to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe—During its June 9-10, 2015 session the Committee on the Election of Judges to the European Court of Human Rights (hereinafter: the Committee) of the P...
- + Anoush Remains Positive Despite Disability: Dreams of Performing on the World Stage—Anoush hopes to develop her dancing abilities via such performances and to achieve success. She hopes that such feats will one day land her on stages ...
- + Simonyan Elecetd New Rector of Yerevan State University—Aram Simonyan was today elected rector of Yerevan State University at a meeting of the scientific council. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Interpol Operation Seizes 20 Million Counterfeit Medic—The complex operation involved 236 police, customs, and health agencies, spawning 429 different investigations. The operation toppled 2,414 websites ...
- + Armenia Will End 2015 with $4.4 Billion in National Debt—Armenia’s national debt at the end of 2014, according to the Natioanl Statistical Service, stood at more than US$4.4 billion, of which $3.7 billion wa...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 150 Times—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire 150 times during the past week, firing 1,300 rounds of ammunition. Mor...
- + Armavia: With Siberia Out of the Picture, It’s Baghdasarov’s Time—Later on, many experts and company employees would draw comparisons between Siberia and the Baghdasarov eras, in favor of the former, pointing out poo...
- + A Beautiful City Creates Beautiful Residents—Important as beauty was for itself, its role in environmental conditioning was never far from the minds of civic center advocates. The civic center's ...
- + Number of Displaced People Hits Record High, Fuels Boom in Human Trafficking—The number of people who have been displaced worldwide reached an all-time high in 2014, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), a statistic that ...
- + OCCRP Reporters and Partners Honored With EU Investigative Journalism Prize—OCCRP journalists Saska Cvetkovska and Pavla Holcova have been awarded the European Union investigative journalism prize for 2014’s best investigative...
- + Italy and South America: Police Forces Bust ‘Drug Ring Led by Italian Ndrangheta’—An operation involving police in Italy, the United States and Spain has resulted in the arrests of 33 people and arrest warrants for six more as they ...
- + HOW AZERBAIJAN MANIPULATES PUBLIC OPINION IN THE US—To see how foreign interests distort reality to steer political debate and influence American foreign policy, look no further than a Dec. 5, 2012, mee...
- + Intestinal Flu Hits Armavir Again; 4 Year-Old Succumbs—Armenian Minister of Health Armen Mouradyan today visited children being treated for intestinal flu at the Armavir Medical Center. More... [Category...
- + Russia: Former Pensions Official Gets Ten Years in Penal Colony For Accepting Bribes—A senior Russian pensions official has been sentenced to ten years in a penal colony and hit with a fine of 950,000 roubles (about US$ 17,600) for acc...
- + Macedonia to Pass Law Allowing Migrants Three Days' Free Passage—The Macedonian government has adopted a bill that would allow migrants coming illegally into the country three days to pass through. More... [Catego...
- + Presidential Advisor Waves Magic Wand to Get Desired Results in Khachaturian Violin Competition—The XI Aram Khachaturian International Violin Competition 2015 (6-14 June), Yerevan, Armenia under the High Patronage of the first lady Rita Sargsya...
- + Polish Linguist: “I was amazed that students in Armenia place great attention on how they look”—Michalina Ostrowska teaches Polish at Yerevan’s Valery Bryusov State Linguistics University. She‘s been living and working in Armenia for two years. ...
- + “I’m a do-gooder. I help people flee Armenia”—Twice a week, buses and minivans depart from Yerevan’s Davit of Sassoun train station for Russia. The manager of the company selling tickets, a man wh...
- + Kazakhstan: Ex-Chairman of Expo 2017 Under House Arrest—A World’s Fair-type event called Expo 2017, planned for the Kazakhstan capital of Astana, has been hit by scandal as a top executive at the firm organ...
- + Armenia: The Most Expensive Electricity in CIS—As it is known, the Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia plans to make a decision about raising the price for electricity ...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Court Indicts Twelve Suspected Islamic State Fighters—A court in Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved the indictment of 12 people for funding terrorism and fighting for Islamic State (IS) forces in Syria. ...
- + The People Behind Bars in Azerbaijan, And How They Got There—The numbers alone are appalling: nearly 100 political prisoners. Dozens of attacks on journalists, stretching back nearly 15 years. More... [Categor...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Hosts Working Lunch for OSCE Ambassadors—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian today hosted a working lunch for the ambassadors of OSCE member states in Yerevan and Ambassador Adrei Sor...
- + Iva Miletic Awarded 1st Prize at the 11th Aram Khachaturian International Competition—On June 14 the 11th Aram Khachaturian International Competition crossed the finish line. This year, the jury awarded the first prize to Serbian violin...
- + USA - Delays in Visa and Passport Issuance—The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs is currently experiencing technical problems with our overseas passport and visa systems. This i...
- + Wages Highest in Armenia's Financial and Insurance Sector—Taking up the rear were agriculture, education, culture/entertainment, and retail services, in descending order. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Iran’s Role and Place in Armenia and in Azerbaijan—Countries’ geopolitical and geostrategic locations certainly play a significant role in their state-to-state relationship. To comprehensively analyze ...
- + 12th Annual Golden Apricot Film Festival Kicks Off July 12—1,600 submissions from 105 countries were received this year, up from 1,500 submissions from 95 countries in 2014. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Serbia: 29 Police Officers Arrested in Bribery Case at Hungary Border—Serbian authorities have arrested 29 police officers, nine customs officials and one other person whom they accuse of letting people illegally cross t...
- + Armenian School Kids Won't Travel to Baku Chemistry Olympiad—The Ministry says that the Azerbaijan failed to “manifest appropriate political will to guarantee the safety of the Armenian team of school pupils.” ...
- + Etchmiadzin Water Woes: Renovations Worsen Supply to Some Neighborhoods—Residents of Petrozavodsk Street in the town of Etchmiadzin contacted Hetq, complaining that after renovations to the municipal water conduits, water ...
- + ATP Provides Fruit Trees for Syrian-Armenian Refugees in Artsakh—Many have large families and are experienced farmers who were engaged in agriculture in pre-war Syria where they had working farms. The refugees are t...
- + Kimprom Workers Again Demonstrate; Demand 7 Months Back Wages—Kimprom factory workers have been gathering outside the Lori Provincial Administration in Vanadzor on and off for over a year to demand back wages. ...
- + Anna Melikian's Film Wins Grand Prize at Kinotavr Film Festival—Baku born Anna Melikian's film "About Love", an anthology of five short stories, won the grand prize on Sunday at the 26th Kinotavr Open Rus...
- + Armenian Job Fair in Paris Seeks to Reverse “Brain Drain”—On June 13, the “Know Armenia” forum and “Work in Armenia” job fair was held in Paris as part of the EU financed “Targeted Initiative for Armenia” pro...
- + Ilham Aliyev's Family: The Mansion on the Heath—Ilham Aliyev’s family owns a 10,500-square-foot London mansion worth more than US$ 25 million. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Goldfingers? Control Chamber Deputy Chairman to Dabble in Mining—Levon Yolyan, Deputy Chairman of Armenia’s Control Chamber, has his eyes set on running the planned for gold mine in the Gegharkounik village of Kout....
- + Spanish Princess Stripped Of Duchess Title Amid Tax Fraud Allegations—Amid a simmering tax fraud scandal, King Felipe VI of Spain has stripped his sister of her title. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Interpol Suspends Anti Match-Fixing Partnership with FIFA Over Corruption Claims—Interpol has suspended its partnership with FIFA in the wake of a huge corruption scandal. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Fight for Armenian Rights Continues, Says Departing Member of Armenian Bar Association Board of Governors—Hovanes Margarian is stepping down as a member of the Armenian Bar Association’s Board of Governors. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Writer Affiliated with Pro-Israel Policy Center Charges Orange Telecom with “War Crimes” Over Nagorno-Karabakh Business—A writer affiliated with a pro-Israel think tank has written a piece in The Washington Post arguing that while Orange telecom recently threatened to b...
- + The Accidental Historian: Balint Kovacs and the Transylvanian Armenian Diaspora—By Ronald Grigor Suny “No, young man, you cannot see the library,” the old woman told the eager student.» “I am the only one with the key.» Even I d...
- + Dastardly Denny and Improving the System—This is fun.» We get to add dastardly Denny Hastert to our universe of aspersively alliterated appellations and rhyme-named former elected officials: ...
- + A Lesson Worth Repeating: Reflections on the Occasion of May 28—Special for the Armenian Weekly The following is based on a speech Dr. Antranig Kasbarian gave on the 97th anniversary of the First Republic of Arm...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 150 Times Last Week—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire 150 times from June 7-13 along the Line of Contact, firing more than 1,...
- + European Parliament Turkey Report Highlights Human Rights Concerns, Genocide Resolution—STRASBOURG, France—The Plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France) adopted the 2014 Turkey progress report on June 10. The repor...
- + Paylan Calls on Diaspora, ARF to Bring Struggle to Turkey—Newly Elected MPs Paylan, Do?an Speak about Being Armenian, Turkey Politics Garo Paylan, an Armenian elected to Turkey’s Parliament on June 7, belie...
- + On Justice, Syria, and Women’s Rights: An Interview with Catholicos Aram I—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armenian Weekly had the opportunity to sit down with His Holiness Aram I of the Holy See of Cilicia on June 2 to discuss i...
- + Heritage Party Demands Action to Save Armenians in Syria—Heritage also called on all interested parties, from political parties to civil society representatives, to jointly discuss the issue as soon as possi...
- + Turkish Documentary Filmmaker Seeks Inner Reconciliation with Armenians—Umut doesn’t agree with those people who, having recently discovered their Armenian or Greek roots, use the media to spread the news. He thinks that’s...
- + U.S. House Appropriations Committee Passes 2016 Foreign Assistance Bill—U.S. House Appropriations Committee Passes 2016 Foreign Assistance Bill More... [Category: Politics]
- + Women in Armenia are Less Free Today Than 30 Years Ago—The notion of post-Soviet freedom is, among other things, a male supremacist notion. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hachikian: What?s Next?—Justice. The justice that Armenians deserve. More importantly, the justice that the Armenian nation requires. Justice is, very simply, vital to»Arm...
- + MA Rabbis Call on Turkey, U.S., and Israel to Recognize Genocide—The following statement was issued by the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis on the occasion of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The Massachusett...
- + Armenian Youth Performs with Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra—By David Salstein Each fall, the Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO) hosts auditions as part of its youth concerto competition, in which students u...
- + Syrian-Armenian Simon Hamamdjian: ‘There were always problems about the way I dressed and talked’—“We always thought of selling our business in Syria and returning to Armenia. We thought of buying land and a house over time. But we never thought it...
- + Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received James Warlick, the US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group—The sides discussed in detail the issues related to the negotiations on peaceful resolution of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno -Karabakh. ...
- + Albania: Owner of London Football Club Wanted Over ‘Hydro Power Plant Scam’—Prosecutors in the Albanian capital Tirana have issued arrest warrants for the Italian entrepreneur Francesco Becchetti – majority owner of London’s L...
- + OCCRP Reporter, Two Partners Win Georgia Prizes—OCCRP reporter Nino Bakradze was among six Republic of Georgia journalists who were honored in the fourth annual Josh Friedman Excellence in Investiga...
- + Reflective Landscapes: Part II - Yerevan, Tamanyan’s Garden City—In its modern history, Yerevan has undergone numerous physical changes. Many of these changes have been motivated by popular credos at a given time, a...
- + Russia: Witness Says 'Leader' of Neo-Nazi Group Had Links With Kremlin—A suspected murderer who allegedly co-founded an ultranationalist Russian gang had links with top officials in Russia’s presidential administration, a...
- + “If I return to Syria, I’ll die just once under fire. But in Armenia we die every day”—The Syrian-Armenian Safar family started manufacturing shoes in Armenia eight months ago. It been an uphill battle ever since to remain in the country...
- + Armenian Soldier Killed in Artsakh—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that conscript soldier Edgar Melkonyan was killed this morning at a military defense post in the south of the ...
- + Azerbaijani 1st Family Big on Banking—From a distance, Azerbaijan may look like any other oil-rich country. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sargsyan to New CoE Armenia Head: 'We've made progress'—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today hosted Natalia Vudova, the newly appointed Head of the Council of Europe’s Office in Armenia. More... [Categ...
- + Azerbaijan: Government Silences Human Rights Defenders Ahead of Baku Games—Azerbaijani authorities have barred Amnesty International (AI) from entering the country to give a briefing ahead of the European Games. More... [Ca...
- + Armenian Observers in Turkey’s Parliamentary Election—A delegation led by the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) was invited by the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP, Halklarin D...
- + Armine M. Saryan (1921-2015)—Armine Manoukian Saryan was born on Feb. 11, 1921, in Talas, Asia Minor, and passed away on May 13, 2015, at her home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., with h...
- + Balakian Reads with Kurdish Poet in Diyarbakir—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey—On May 27, author Peter Balakian read poetry with Kurdish poet Tawa Nemir in Diyarbakir (Dikranagerd) to a packed audience at the c...
- + Physicians Off the Hook: No One Held Accountable for Death of 27 Year-Old Tsolak—For two years, the case bounced around the courts before being dropped. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Entire Toumanyan House In Tbilisi Handed Over to Armenian Diocese—Four of the six rooms at Amaghleba Street (formerly Davitashvili) had been turned into a library and were purchased in 2012 by former Gyumri mayor Var...
- + Group Threatens "Drastic Steps" to Stop Electricity Rate Hike—A group calling itself “No to Plunder” is calling on citizens to gather on June 19, in Yerevan’s Liberty Square, to protest against a proposed electri...
- + Macedonia: Authorities Launch Investigation into Migrant Kidnap Gang—Macedonian authorities are investigating media claims that a gang is kidnapping hundreds of Middle Eastern migrants and keeping them for ransom in sec...
- + UNICEF Lends Itself to 'Dictatorship Propaganda' European Games—The goal of the United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is to protect the rights of children. Yet UNICEF is lending its name to the European Games in A...
- + Albania: Nine Arrested in Alleged Forged Prescriptions Scam—Albanian authorities have arrested nine government officials and pharmacy employees accused of stealing almost 56 million Albanian leks (US$ 449,994) ...
- + Chechen Corruption Documentary Receives More Than A Million YouTube Views—A film documenting alleged widespread corruption and human rights abuses in the Russian republic of Chechnya has received more than a million views de...
- + Bill to Modify "Law on Referendums" Passes—By a vote of 74 to 11, Armenia’s National Assembly today passed a bill making changes and amendments to the existing Law on Referendums. More... [Ca...
- + Staff Talks Re: Fall CSTO Exercises Continue at Ministry of Defense—Staff talks at Armenia’s Ministry of Defense continued today regarding preparations for the Collective Security Treaty Organization’s “Inviolable Frie...
- + 30,000 € for LGBT Rights Protection in Armenia—The project is sponsored with an amount of 30,000 €. It aims at promoting LGBT human rights in Armenia, and at fighting against their discrimination a...
- + Transportation Modes in Armenia—Being a landlocked country, Armenia has an economy that depends on transport and cross-border access. Armenia has a few railway lines and an extensive...
- + Connecting with Western Armenia a Century Later—Aghjayan Launches New Website on Western Armenia Special for the Armenian Weekly The first time George Aghjayan traveled to Western Armenia was...
- + SCSU President Mary Papazian Addresses UN Association on Genocide Centennial—NEW HAVEN, Conn.—Dr. Mary Papazian, president of Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), addressed the United Nations Association of Connecticut...
- + Close to 1,000 Kilos of Heroin Destroyed—The heroin was discovered when a truck entering Armenia from Iran was inspected at the Meghri customs house on January 17, 2014. The truck was desti...
- + Artsakh Barley Harvest In Full Swing—Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Haroutyunyan today convened a consultative meeting to discuss the ongoing barley harvest and devise measures tasked wit...
- + Romania: Austrian Firm at Center of Illegal Logging Scandal—An investigation by RISE Project, an OCCRP partner, has revealed how an Austrian-based company bought huge volumes of timber from controversial local ...
- + Father Isakhanyan Appointed Vicar of the Pontifical Legate—Father Serovbe Isakhanyan has been appointed to serve as the Vicar of the Pontifical Legate of Western Europe (Armenian Apostolic Church) based in Ho...
- + Popular Armenian Comedy, “Where Is Your Groom?” New York City Finale Performance June 20—The highly praised Armenian comedy, “Where Is Your Groom? (Pesad Oor Eh),” will mark its New York City finale performance on Saturday, June 20, at th...
- + RootsForRefugees Campaign Kicks Off on Indiegogo.com—Collectively this program will provide affordable rent subsidized housing to more than 800 Syrian urban refugees in Armenia in 2015 More... [Categor...
- + Voters Hit the Polls in Pivotal Parliamentary Election in Turkey—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—Voters in Turkey headed to the polls today in what may prove to be one of the most critical elections in the country’s moder...
- + Three Armenians Elected to Turkey’s Parliament—Turkey’s Ruling AKP Loses Majority in Parliament, HDP Receives 13 Percent of Votes ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—About 86 percent of around 53 million eli...
- + President partakes in Midem Opening Night in Cannes—With the support of the State Commission on Coordination of the Events for the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and the...
- + Georgian Highway Closed at Night—Georgia reports that due to the risk of sinkholes, the Stepantsminda-Lars Highway will be open to traffic from 7am to 7 pm only. More... [Category: ...
- + Lifer Seeks Redress in the Courts Re: Conditional Release—Stepan Grigoryan, serving a life sentence in Armenia’s Nubarashen Detention Facility and now in his sixth day of a hunger strike, has petitioned the c...
- + Digital Journalism for Eastern Europe 2015—The ‘Digital Journalism for Eastern Europe” program is aimed at professional journalists from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia a...
- + AGBU ‘Sayat Nova International Composition Competition’ Holds Gala Concert in NY—Original Compositions Premiered by an International Ensemble of Musicians NEW YORK—On May 11, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Sayat No...
- + Centennial Commemoration Held at Ramapo College—Zarakolu, Barsoumian Discuss Turkey’s ‘Denial Industry’ MAHWAH, N.J.— A conversation between activist, writer, and publisher Ragip Zarakolu and Arm...
- + ‘We’re Still Here’: Protesters Enter Day 31 of Camp Armen Occupation—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Protesters entered day 31 of a live-in demonstration at Camp Armen, the former Armenian summer camp located in the Tuzla district of I...
- + Italy: Politicians Among 44 Arrested in Tender Rigging Bust—Italian police have arrested 44 people suspected of involvement in an underworld scheme that rigged tenders and skimmed off huge sums of money from pu...
- + ??We communicate more via the visual?? - Leslie Thornton—Leslie Thorton is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The theme of her ...
- + Romania on Brink as Prime Minister Urged to Quit Over Corruption Claims—Romania’s president has urged Prime Minister Victor Ponta to resign after prosecutors named Ponta in connection with allegations of corruption. Mor...
- + Rare Violins on Display at Yerevan’s Aram Khachaturian Museum—Rare string instruments, including a 1711 Stradivarius violin, will be on display at Yerevan’s Aram Khachaturian House Museum on June 7 and 8. More...
- + Bad Mulberries Send 25 to Hospital?—25 residents of Vahan village, some children, went to a nearby medical center complaining of vomiting, diarrhea and overall weakness. More... [Cate...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 200 Times During Past Week—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijani military units violated the Line of Contact ceasefire 200 times during the past week firing ...
- + Azerbaijan’s Isolation in Troubled Waters and Implications for Artsakh—Given the geographic proximity of the South Caucasus to Europe, the Middle East, and the former Soviet Union, virtually all developments in those area...
- + AYF-YOARF Junior Seminar 2015: ?Look Forward, Move Forward’—Memorial Day weekend is meant to be a time to honor those who served in America’s armed forces (though for most it’s a long weekend to barbeque poolsi...
- + Bohjalian: Murder Cannot Be Hid Long. The Truth Will Out.—The Armenian Weekly Magazine April 2015: A Century of Resistance In March I spent three days at “Responsibility 2015,” the conference on the Armen...
- + Hetq Reporter Zaruhie Medjlumyan Wins Media Excellence Prize—Hetq reporter Zaruhie Medjlumyan today won the “Media Excellence” prize at the 2015 Universal Rights awards for her unique professionalism and cover...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnic Received Money From International Islamic Source, Says Witness—Suspected Islamic State (IS) recruiter Husein Bilal Bosnic received money from foreign Islamic sources to buy property for poor people in his local co...
- + Uzbekistan: Rights Activist Detained, ‘Sexually Abused’ By Police—A prominent human rights activist has claimed that she was detained and sexually abused by Uzbek police after photographing and documenting people inv...
- + Armenian Prez Flys to Cannes for Music Festival—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will be leaving for Cannes today to take part in the musical Midem Festival. More... [Category: Politics]
- + “Affliction of the Patriarch”: Aret G?c?r Explores Existentialist Dilemmas of Armenians in Turkey—In the “Affliction of the Patriarch” series, Aret G?c?r depicts the present state of Armenians and Turks. The Armenians have lost their culture and th...
- + Armenian Footballers Gear Up for Portugal Match—Armenia’s national football team has started intensive training in preparation for its June 13 Euro 2016 qualifying match with Portugal at Yerevan’s V...
- + The Aliyev Family: 'How do you get a billion dollars for free?'—How do you get a billion dollars for free? More... [Category: Politics]
- + Catholicos Garegin II Meets Rep of Iranian Supreme Leader for Pilgrimage Affairs—Armenian Apostolic Catholicos Garegin II today met with Seyyed Ali Ghazi Asgar, representative of the Iranian Supreme Leader for pilgrimage affairs, a...
- + ‘Ready to Fight for Armenia’: A Remembrance of Maral Melkonian Avetisyan—When I Wake Up When I wake up I look forward to a good day. W hen I wake up I look forward to telling more people about Armenia. » ...
- + Boston Armenian Community Celebrates May 28 with Aram I—Aram I Awards Former Ambassador John Evans ‘Medal of Knight of Cilicia’ WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—More than 500 Boston Armenian community members fil...
- + Federal Senate of Brazil Recognizes Armenian Genocide—(Agencia Prensa Armenia)—The»Federal Senate of Brazil passed on»June 2»a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The»Resolution No. 550/2015»was...
- + Syrian-Armenians: A Return They Never Predicted—“If things get better in terms of work, we won’t even think about returning to Syria, because Syria after the war won’t be the same as before. It los...
- + Controversial Russian Bankers Target Crimea—Some of the first banks that streamed into Crimea after Russia wrested control of the region from Ukraine in 2014 were better known for laundering mo...
- + Interpol Issues Red Notice for FIFA Officials—Interpol has put out a red notice on six people linked to the unfolding FIFA bribery scandal, as the organization’s embattled president Sepp Blatter s...
- + Armenian Delegation to Participate in Paris Meeting Tasked with Developing Digital Universities—A delegation led by Armenia’s minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan left for Paris to participate in the first meeting of higher education...
- + Yerevan Municipal Council Member Calls for Search for Missing Abovyan Children—Anahit Bakhshyan, a member of the Barev Yerevan faction in Yerevan’s Municipal Council, has called on local authorities to issues an all points bulle...
- + Mining Production Up; Teghout a Main Factor—For the 1st quarter of this year sector production was valued at 75.7 billion AMD ($158.7 million), an increase of 30.9% over the same period in 2014...
- + Aid to Armenia and Artsakh among Issues for Key House Panel This Week—ANCA Seeks $5 Million in Aid to NKR, Zero Military Aid to Azerbaijan as House Appropriations Subcommittee Casts Initial Vote on FY2016 Foreign Aid Bil...
- + FIFA Corruption Scandal Fallout Grows—Banks are now reviewing whether they complied with bribery and money-laundering laws when they processed allegedly illegal payments linked to a huge c...
- + Reflective Landscapes: Yerevan, a National Capital—Northern Avenue was not built yet and the fountains located in republic square were being demolished. Yerevan was getting ready for its modern transfo...
- + An Art Sale that Beats Any Gallery—I’d like to invite you all to an art sale at my home, date and time to be announced. I won’t be auctioning off any Rembrandts or Picassos for good r...
- + ARF Delegation Meets with Socialist EDEK Party in Cyprus, Discusses Syria—NICOSIA, Cyprus—An Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) delegation headed by ARF Bureau member Khatchig Mouradian met with the Movement for Sociali...
- + Belgian CDH Party Expells Deputy Denying Armenian Genocide—BELGIUM—Member of the Belgian Parliament Mahinur ?zdemir was excluded from her party on May 29, after she refused to recognize the Armenian Genocide. ...
- + Children's Day 2015: Armenian Government Charged with Not Adequately Protecting Mothers and Children—One month ago Save the Children published its 16th annual State of the World’s Mothers report. Using the latest data on women’s health, children’s he...
- + Artsakh’s Shoushi: Trying to Regain its Prominence as a Center of Learning—There are three schools operating in Shoushi today (a senior, primary and high school), two kindergartens, a music school, and one teachers’ college....
- + Hamlet Hovsepyan: ‘Armenia has too many political parties. They ruin everything’—The streets were empty. I heard no cries from children going to school. Just a few men were playing cards in the town square. More... [Category: Po...
- + Russia: National Football Union President Sacked—The Russian Football Union (RFU) has voted to sack its president Nikolai Tolstykh. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian PM Meets Czech Parliament Speaker—During his official visit to the Czech Republic, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today met with Jan Hamacek, Speaker of the Chamber of the D...
- + ARF Eastern Region Central Committee Meets with Aram I—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern Region Central Committee met with His Holiness Catholicos Aram I of the Holy See ...
- + Seven Kids in Vardenis: Dreams of Playing the Duduk and Dhol—As I approach the Avetisyan family’s two story house on the outskirts of Vardenis, a village in Armenia’s Aragatzotn Province, I get the feeling that ...
- + What Could Democracy Be?—Democracy, or rather liberal democracy, advertises itself as a system of government in which individual rights prevail, but more accuratelyit is the n...
- + Council of Europe Launches Project to Strengthen Healthcare and Human Rights Protection in Armenia Prisons—The launch of the “Strengthening Health Care and Human Rights Protection in Prisons in Armenia” project will take place on June 2, 2015 at 10:00 at th...
- + OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Da?i? to visit Armenia—OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Serbia’s Foreign Minister IvicaDa?i? will visit Armenia on 3 June 2015. He will meet President Serzh Sargsyan, Speaker ...
- + First Armenian Genocide Memorial Inaugurated in Sweden—On May 29, 2015, the first 1915 Armenian Genocide memorial was opened in Sweden, in the city of ?rebro. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Draft Resolution on Armenian Genocide Introduced in Brazilian Senate—(Agencia Prensa Armenia)—A draft resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide was introduced in the Federal Senate of Brazil on May 26. Senators Aloiz...
- + Providence ARF Celebrates Liberation of Shushi, Remembers Khanasor Expedition—PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Under a bright sunny sky, the Providence Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) “Kristapor” Gomidehoutiune hosted its annual picni...
- + New Book: ‘The Ash Tree’—A “powerful and beautifully told” novel about one family’s journey out of the Armenian Genocide and its rebirth in California has been written by Dani...
- + Sahagian: The Next 100 Years—Special for the Armenian Weekly And where do we go now? The storm of the Armenian Genocide Centennial has passed. The nation came out in full force ...
- + Return of Camp Armen Remains Unresolved: Next Ten Days Crucial—According to information disseminated this past Monday, property owner Fatih Ulusoy will not hand over the land deed within the next ten days. Ulusoy ...
- + The TeliaSonera Scandals: A Swedish Trauma—Even though TeliaSonera is partly government-owned, it is the largest publicly owned firm in relatively corruption-free Sweden. Yet in recent years it...
- + Azerbaijan’s Administration Calls OCCRP Story 'Black PR'—A representative of Azerbaijan’s President Aliyev has responded to OCCRP’s latest investigation, calling it a part of a “black public relations” campa...
- + Armenia's Foreign Minister Welcomes Brazil's Senate Recognition of Genocide—The irrevocable process of international recognition of the fact of the Armenian Genocide is underway.Armenia welcomes the Resolution recognizing the ...
- + TeliaSonera Warned Not to Pay Further Dividends to Azeri Partners—It was the previous management of Swedish telecoms giant TeliaSonera that entered an allegedly corrupt deal in Azerbaijan in which companies close to ...
- + Downtown Yerevan Average Apt Price; $900 for a Square Meter—According to recent figures released by Armenia’s State Committee of the Real Estate Cadastre there were 3,318 buy and sell transactions for apartment...
- + Armenia's Gross Foreign Reserves Reach US$1.495 Billion—Armenia’s gross foreign reserves stood at US$1.495 billion as of April 2015 according to figures released by the country’s Central Bank. More... [Ca...
- + President Sargsyan Attends Opening Ceremonies for New Businesses in Jermouk—During a visit to Vayots Dzor Province today, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan made an appearance at the opening of EcoFarm, an agricultural processi...
- + Metro Detroit Community Remembers Genocide Victims—Thousands Attend Ecumenical Service; Chorale Concert Set for June 19 DETROIT, Mich.—In an amazing display of unity, clergy and lay people gathere...
- + Berj Najarian to Speak at St. James—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Berj Najarian, the New England Patriots’ director of football/head coach administration, will be the keynote speaker at the dinner me...
- + Sassounian: NY Times Ad Depicts Obama as ‘Liar’—The Centennial commemorations of the Armenian Genocide were marked with unprecedented, and sometimes unexpected, developments. One such occasion was ...
- + Liparit Petrosyan Ends Hunger Strike—The Founding Parliament reports that Liparit Petrosyan, who participated in the “Revolution of Values” organized by Shant Haroutyunyan in November 13 ...
- + High-level FIFA Officials Arrested in “Rampant” Corruption Row—Swiss authorities arrested seven high-level FIFA officials at a luxury hotel in Zurich, Switzerland, in a dawn raid this morning. More... [Category:...
- + ‘Sacred Space’ Exhibit at SCSU Memorializes Genocide Victims—NEW HAVEN, Conn.—Through»July 9, 2015, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) will host “Ashfall,” an art installation and exhibit by Dallas-bas...
- + Power vs. Progress: The HDP’s ‘Threat’ of Democracy—Special for the Armenian Weekly One of the most persistent lies associated with the Armenian Genocide is the notion that Armenians were killed beca...
- + Determined Triumph—The Armenian Weekly Magazine April 2015: A Century of Resistance The voice of a sighing heart, its sobs and mournful cries, I offer up...
- + Dsegh Seas: This Fabled Lake is Gradually Losing Water—Sadly today, the lake located three kilometers southeast of Dsegh village in the north of Armenia, is losing water. More... [Category: Politics]
- + The Farmer…All the Way from Los Angeles—Pedro Zorikian, who moved to Armenia from Los Angeles, never thought he’d be working with the earth in the homeland. At first, he wanted to start a s...
- + New postage stamp dedicated to Missak Manouchian—On May 26th, 2015 Haypost CJSC cancelled and put into circulation a new stamp dedicated to the Armenian poet, French Resistance fighter and a nationa...
- + OCCRP Reporter Detained in Moscow, Banned from Russia until 2020—OCCRP journalist Stevan Doj?inovi? has been detained for 20 hours in a Moscow airport without explanation, deported, and banned from entering Russia ...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister To Visit Syria—Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian, now in Lebanon, will today visit neighboring Syria at the invitation of that country’s Deputy...
- + Founding Parliament: Police Seek to Quash News of Saturday Rally—The Founding Parliament (FP) released a statement today charging Yerevan police with continuing to harass and detain activists who are affixing poste...
- + Azerbaijan: Offshores Close to President Paid Nothing for State Share of Telecom Giant—Taxpayers in Azerbaijan lost more than $600 million in a deal that made no sense for all involved expect for a murky offshore deeply connected to Pre...
- + Armenian Prez Signs Number of Laws; One Regarding Cemeteries and Crematoriums—They include: “A Law to Modify and Amend the RA Law on the Organization of Funerals, and Operating Cemeteries and Crematoriums”; “A Law to Modify and...
- + 2015 Telethon to Provide Housing to Artsakh Families with 5 Children—At a meeting today in Yerevan of the board of trustees of the Hayastan All Armenia Fund, Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan proposed that a portion of t...
- + Armenian Government Wants to Privatize HayPost—The Armenian government today gave the green light for the privatization of HayPost CJSC, the national postal operator if Armenia. More... [Categor...
- + Letter to Ahmet Davutoglu—To Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey More... [Category: Politics]
- + Last Day of School No Vacation—The final day of school for me was no respite. It meant sweat labor in my dad’s coffee shop. We had a deal, my father and I. In school, I was on vac...
- + Camp Armen to Be Returned to Armenians?—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Fatih Ulusoy, the current owner of Camp Armen, said on May 23 that he would sign the transfer of the property over to the Gedikpa?a Ar...
- + Book Review: ‘Operation Nemesis: The Assassination Plot That Avenged the Armenian Genocide’—Operation Nemesis: The Assassination Plot That Avenged the Armenian Genocide» By Eric Bogosian Little, Brown and Company, New York (April 21, 2015)...
- + Intestinal Flu Virus Hits Armavir Kindergartens: Sanitary Conditions Found to be Lacking—The No. 6 kindergarten in the town of Armavir has been closed for three days due to an intestinal flu outbreak that landed a bunch of kids, aged 3-6 ...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Makes Spot Check—Armenia’s Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan yesterday made an unexpected visit to a military base in the country in order to see how various militar...
- + Armenia's Former Prime Minister Sues Paylak Hayrapetyan for Slander—Tigran Sargsyan, Armenia’s former prime minister and presently its ambassador to the United States, has filed a one million AMD slander suit against ...
- + Average Monthly Salary in Armenia is US$376—The average public sector monthly salary was 156,000 AMD (up12.6%), and the average private sector monthly salary was 214,000 AMD (up 10.5%). More....
- + Yerevan Police Detain Founding Parliament Activists Last Night—The Founding Parliament (FP) political opposition organization in Armenia says that Yerevan police last night detained a group of its activists who w...
- + Hetq Files Freedom of Information Suit Against Prosecutor General's Office—Administrative Court that seeks to oblige the Prosecutor General’s Office to provide information in the case of Soghomon Kocharyan, who is serving a ...
- + Armenia's 1st Deputy Minister of Defense Heads Delegation to Iran—A delegation headed by Armenia’s First Deputy Minister of Defense David Tonoyan traveled to Iran from May 24-25 to clarify the schema of Armenian-Ira...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister to Visit Lebanon—Nalbandian will be visiting Beirut at the invitation of Gebran Bassil, Lebanon’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants. More... [Category: Polit...
- + The Time for Courage and Vision for Middle East Peace is Now—The search for peace in the Middle East is, once again, at a crossroads. Negotiations on the two-State solution have stalled. More... [Category: P...
- + Artsakh Security Council Discusses Harvest Season Issues—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan presided over a session of the country’s Security Council yesterday in Stepanakert which discussed ways of organizing ...
- + The Relatives of Armenia’s Prime Minister Operate Outside the Tax Laws; I Propose that President Sargsyan Shops at Artashat Plaza—Today, Abrahamyan’s relatives enjoy such a privileged status as their illustrious sponsor and refuse to pay taxes on their business operations. More...
- + VP Joe Biden Keeps Low Profile in DC—WASHINGTON—It wasn’t bad enough that President Barack Obama again declined to properly acknowledge the Armenian Genocide in this Centennial year. Bad...
- + Choosing ‘Co-Resistance’ Rather than ‘Turkish-Armenian Dialogue’—Competing Narratives of Suffering The Armenian Weekly Magazine April 2015: A Century of Resistance A global non-governmental and governmental ...
- + Istanbul Protesters Demand Camp Armen Return—ISTANBUL (A.W.) – The Nor Zartonk Armenian youth movement of Istanbul held a solidarity demonstration in Istanbul on May 22, calling on authorities to...
- + Yerevan State Medical University’s Deal: Aid for 21 Students Frozen—Student Aid Wasn’t Returned to the State Budget. More... [Category: Politics]
- + PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN TOOK PART AT THE FOURTH EASTERN PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT—President Serzh Sargsyan, who has paid a working visit to the Republic of Latvia, today took part at the fourth Eastern Partnership Summit in Riga whe...
- + Tbilisi Church Cleaner: ‘Armenians Have Lost Their Former Position in This City’—It’s early Sunday morning, not yet ten. Children are seen filing into the St Gevorg Armenian Apostolic Church in Tbilisi. More... [Category: Politic...
- + U.S. Embassy Helps Make the Armenian Border More Secure—The equipment includes a multi-media lab that will be used in training Armenian border guards and other tools that will enhance the ability of border ...
- + European Parliament Passes Directive for Central Registers of Companies—The European Parliament has passed the fourth anti-money laundering directive (AMLD4), a law that will oblige European Union (EU) member states to kee...
- + Armenia Police Sign $314K Contract for Promotional Films and Videos—Armenia’s Police Department has placed an order with Armenia Public TV to produce fourteen 26 minute films in a series entitled “My Army”. More... [...
- + Vardenis Mayor: “Our people don’t have the right to die, to get baptized and married”—“There is no place to hold a wedding or funeral. We sometimes use the school’s gym. The regional governor told us not to hold requiem meals in the gym...
- + Berjouhi Kailian (1914-2014)—By Sahag Dakesian Born on Oct. 25, 1914, in Kghi, Western Armenia, Berjouhi (Berj) and her mother, Alem Alemian Siroonian, escaped the Armenian Geno...
- + All Eyes on Turkey: Parliamentary Elections on June 7—Turkish-Armenian Candidates on Ballots On Sun., June 7 the people of Turkey’s 85 electoral districts will head to the polls to elect the members of ...
- + Armenia's Prosecutor General: 'I Do Not Receive Directives from the President'—Zurabyan added that if Kostanyan doesn’t consult with the president regarding permissible prosecution targets, then why the prosecutor general isn’t f...
- + RISE Moldova Investigation Traces Politician’s Ties to Businesses—After analyzing more than 1,000 documents, IP addresses and servers, OCCRP partner RISE Moldova has revealed previously unknown details about a promin...
- + Armenia Expels French-Armenian Activist with Ties to Opposition Founding Parliament—Voskeritchian, who holds a ten year special residency passport under the name of Jean Baptiste Ozkirisian, is said to have been detained by Armenian a...
- + Jeanmarie Papelian Joins ATP as New Executive Director—WATERTOWN, MA--The Executive Committee of the Armenia Tree Project (ATP) announces the hiring of Jeanmarie Papelian, Esq., as Executive Director of th...
- + Intestinal Flu Sends Armavir Pre-Schoolers to Hospital—An intestinal flu outbreak has hit two pre-schools in the Armenian town of Armavir, sending sixteen children aged 3-6 to local hospitals for treatment...
- + Ara Toranian, Publisher of Nouvelles d'Arm?nie, Condemns Expulsion of French-Armenian Activist by Armenian Authorities—According to a statement released by Ara Toranian, publisher of Nouvelles d'Arm?nie Magazine in Paris, Schanth Voskeritchian, a leader of the Renaissa...
- + Food Safety Inspectorate Tests Food at Armavir Pre-Schools Hit with Intestinal Flu—The FSI says that there is one company, M.A.S.T.A. Ltd., supplying food provisions to Armavir pre-schools. An inspection of the company’s premises has...
- + ASA Journalism Internship Program Set for 2015—Deadline Extended to June 10 WARWICK, R.I.—The Board of Trustees of the Armenian Students’ Association of America (ASA), Inc. recently announced tha...
- + Aram I Visits East Coast Armenian Communities—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of the Great House of Cilicia, is currently on a Pontifical visit to the Easte...
- + ANCA Action Alert: Stop Demolition of Camp Armen—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) started an action alert»calling on the public»to urge Congress to support swift U....
- + Venezuela: US 'Probes Senior Officials' for Cocaine Trafficking and Money Laundering—Several top Venezuelan officials, including the National Assembly President, are being investigated by the United States over their alleged role in th...
- + Armenia's Jewelry Sector: Despite Problems, Potential for Growth Exists—The country has gold mines and top quality jewelers. Jewelry exports, in terms if customs valuation, are at the top of the list when it comes to expor...
- + OSCE Provides Environmental Testing Equipment to the American University of Armenia—Dr. Armen Der Kiureghian, President of the American University of Armenia, received the equipment, which includes a heavy metals soils analyser, photo...
- + Komitas: A Genocide Survivor or Victim?—Special for the Armenian Weekly Komitas (Soghomon Soghomonian) (1869-1935) Soghomon was born to Kevork and Takoohi Soghomonian, a young Armenian ...
- + Activists, Rights Groups in Turkey Continue to Block Camp Armen Demolition—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Protesters entered day 14 of a live-in demonstration at Camp Armen, the former Armenian summer camp located in the Tuzla district of I...
- + Armenia Advances to Eurovision 2015 Final (Video)—VIENNA, Austria (A.W.)–Armenia, represented by the group “Genealogy,” has moved forward to the final stage of the Eurovision 2015 contest....
- + How to Stay Connected Without the Internet—Often, we read about how internet access is restricted in some country or other, especially during times of civil unrest. More... [Category: Politic...
- + South Africa Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Sargsyan—Sargsyan told Ambassador Baston that Armenia valued friendly and mutually conducive relations with Africa and expressed the hope that the ambassador w...
- + Ashot Smbatyan, Armenia's New Ambassador to Germany—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today appointed Ashot Smbatyan as Armenia’s new ambassador to Germany. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Family Has No Collateral Left; $4,000 Needed to Keep Little Marianna from Going Blind—The family needs $4,000 to take Marianna come the fall. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh President in France; Signs Cooperation Agreement with Dr?me—President Sahakyan, accompanied on his official visit to France by Artsakh Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan, was welcomed to Paris by the co-chairs of ...
- + PM's Son Transfers Supermarket Stock in Run-Up to Artashat Mayor's Race—Take Artashat Plaza for example - the largest supermarket in the town of Artashat. When it opened its doors last October, Argam Abrahamyan was the 100...
- + European Union: Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Package Could Fail—The European Commission’s attempt to launch a comprehensive strategy to tackle the ongoing migrant crisis in the Mediterranean has apparently failed, ...
- + ERBD Loans Armenia €3.5 Million for Kotayk Solid Waste Management Project—The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (ERBD) has provided a €3.5 million fifteen year loan to the Republic of Armenia for the construct...
- + Armenian President Thanks Outgoing Japanese Ambassador—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today bade farewell to Tikahito Harada, Japan’s ambassador to Armenia, whose diplomatic posting is coming to an end....
- + ‘Music for Armenia’: Musical Evening Held at London’s Royal Festival Hall—By Assadour Guzelian Sponsored by Ambassador of Armenia to the United Kingdom Dr. Armen Sarkissian, a concert was held at the Royal Festival Hall, L...
- + Bogosian to Discuss ‘Operation Nemesis’ in Talk in Lexington—LEXINGTON, Mass.—On Wed., May 27, at 7 p.m., acclaimed author Eric Bogosian will speak in connection with his recently published book, Operation Neme...
- + Seferian: More than One April 24, 2015, in Istanbul—Special for the Armenian Weekly It was the evening of April 24, 2015, and I was sitting on the street in Istanbul, right near where Istiklal Avenue ...
- + Single Mom Raises Three Kids in Yeraskh Village: ‘What’s the use of crying and complaining?’—Waiting at the village bus stop I remember the words of the village mayor – whoever assists Anzhela’s family will be blessed a thousand fold. More.....
- + How the Genocide Shaped My History—This is how the Genocide has shaped my family’s and my personal history. My grandfather survived. Moreover, from a family of simple peasants, he grew ...
- + Romania: High Court Sentences Minister in Election Fraud Case—A Romanian court has convicted Regional Development Minister Liviu Dragnea of electoral fraud, making him the latest casualty of Romania’s ongoing cra...
- + National Press Club to Honor Azerbaijani Journalist—The National Press Club announced that it will honor an Azerbaijani reporter, Khadija Ismayilova, with one of its 2015 press freedom awards. More......
- + 71% of Armenian Bank Individual Accounts in Foreign Currencies—According to the latest figures released by Armenia’s Central Bank, deposits in the country’s 21 commercial banks amounted to 1,711,299,000,000 AMD (U...
- + Artsakh Prime Minister: 'Liberation of Berdzor 23 Years Ago Was an Historic Event'—At celebrations yesterday marking 23rd anniversary of the liberation of Berdzor (Lachin), Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Haroutyunyan underlined how vi...
- + Permissible Violations: Armenia’s Motkor Forest Being Felled for Lumber—Trucks transporting felled young hornbeam trees are freely leaving the forest in Ahnidzor. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Syrian-Armenian Singer Lena Shamamian: “The identity of my voice is Anatolian”—My music has always been influenced by Armenian melodies and harmonies. Even if I sing in Arabic, the roots are more Anatolian than Arabic More... ...
- + What Prospects will the Venice Golden Lion Award Have for Armenia?—On May 9, Armenia won the Venice Biennale 2015 Golden Lion award for Best National Participation. The pavilion curator for Armenia was Adelina Cuberya...
- + Colorado Governor Unveils First State Capitol Khachkar on Genocide Centennial—DENVER, Colo.—On April 24, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and other dignitaries commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by un...
- + Boston Pops Violinist Sprouts His Wings—BOSTON, Mass.—What does it take to be a teenaged violinist with the Boston Pops? Just ask 17-year-old Sammy Andonian, who will be making the appearan...
- + Theriault: 2015 and Beyond—The Armenian Weekly Magazine April 2015: A Century of Resistance This paper is an expansion of remarks given by the author at McGill University a...
- + IT contests, designed for IT professionals and beginners—Cloud-based Hackathon [YAN] 2015 and Seedstars Yerevan will take place in Vahakni residential community More... [Category: Politics]
- + Barsamian: A Century Is a Long Time. It Is and It Isn’t.—The following talk was given by Alternative Radio founder and director David Barsamian in Ankara on April 25. The commemoration was co-sponsored by 18...
- + Byurat: My Grandfather’s Legacy—The following talk was given by Seda Byurat»in Ankara on April 25. Byurat is the»great-great-granddaughter of prominent Armenian writer Smbat Byurat, ...
- + Barsoumian Delivers Speech in Ankara on April 25 (Full Text)—There Is No Peace without Justice The following talk was given by Armenian Weekly Editor Nanore Barsoumian in Ankara on April 25. The commemoratio...
- + Armavia: Controlling the Armenian Skies—All this goes to show that in 2003 Armenian passenger aviation was controlled by these prominent oligarchs and, of course, Russian Siberia Airlines. ...
- + Azerbaijan Oil Junket: 10 Members of U.S. Congress Took Trip Secretly Funded by Baku—The 70 page report by the Office of Congressional Ethics claims that SOCAR allegedly funneled $750,000 through nonprofit corporations in the U.S. to c...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnic Speeches May Have Driven Young Men to Syria, Says Expert Witness—The speeches of a high-profile Salafist in Bosnia have encouraged young men to join Islamic State (IS) forces in Syria, according to the testimony of ...
- + ‘Master Thieves’: Kurkjian’s Theory behind the Mystery of the World’s Biggest Art Heist—Special for the Armenian Weekly The March 18, 1990 theft of 13 priceless works of art from Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum remains the larg...
- + Rustamyan: We Must Ensure Safety of Syrian Armenians—Bouchakjian: Fate of Community Is Not a Matter of Concern»for Syrian Armenian Leaders Alone YEREVAN/BEIRUT (A.W.)— Armenian Revolutionary Federation...
- + An Artsakh Vet’s Wish: ‘Just Some Slate Roofing So My Mom Doesn’t Have to Sleep Under an Umbrella’—“I didn’t go for the money or to plunder. Nothing really happened to me. I went to defend my children,” he notes. When I asked what dreams he had at t...
- + Boston Armenians to Celebrate Independence Day of First Republic of Armenia—Aram I to Deliver Keynote Address WATERTOWN, Mass.—The ARF “Sardarabad” Gomideh , with the participation of the St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Ch...
- + Three Apples: The Architect in a Box—Once there was and there was not… There was nothing but sand here. Now, a picture-perfect 21st-century metropolis stands tall with pride. Highrises ...
- + Panel at Tufts to Commemorate Centennial of Armenian Genocide on May 13—Armenia’s Ambassador to the U.N. Zohrab Mnatsakanian to Deliver Keynote Remarks MEDFORD, Mass.—On May 13,»visiting scholars from the 2015 Tavitian S...
- + Only 5% of Akhuryan Medical Center’s Equipment Replaced in the Past Decade—Multiple hospital wards and polyclinic services were somehow all made to fit into a trailer-like structure. Only the infection and proctologic depart...
- + Five Cigarette Companies Among Armenia's Top 20 Taxpayers—Cigarette production in Armenia is taking off. According to the National Statistical Service, 2,891,000 cigarettes were produced in Armenia in the fir...
- + Alaverdi Mayor Will Not Seek Re-election on June 7—As of yesterday, there were two registered candidates running in the June 7 mayoral election in Alaverdi – Artur Abgaryan and Karen Paremuzyan. More...
- + South-East Asia: ‘8,000 Migrants Stranded’ as Indonesia Sends Hundreds Back to Sea—As many as 8,000 people from Bangladesh and Myanmar are stranded in the Malacca Strait, the BBC and other news agencies report. More... [Category: P...
- + Macedonia: New ‘Proof’ of Government Wrongdoing Sparks Violent Protests—Last week the streets of Skopje erupted with protests that occasionally turned violent as Macedonia’s opposition leader released a stream of incendiar...
- + Spain: Crackdown on Chinese Money Laundering Network—Spanish police working with the European Union police agency (Europol) report that they have dismantled a massive transnational money laundering netwo...
- + Rohani to Armenian Ambassador: 'No obstacles to greater ties'—Preseident Rohani told Toumanyan that Iran was pleased with the current mutually beneficial relations with Armenia and that he saw no obstacles to str...
- + UNESCO Chief Denounces the Murder of Mexican Journalist Armando Morales—While stressing the need to end impunity of crimes against media workers, the head of the United Nations agency charged with promoting press freedom u...
- + Socialist Youth World Council Adopts Resolution Calling for Armenian Genocide Recognition, Reparations—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) World Council unanimously passed a resolution on the 100th anniversary of the Armenia...
- + 29 Heroes Recognized for Contributions to the Armenian Community at Centennial Banquet in DC—Presidents Wilson and Reagan, the American Red Cross, the New York Times, and Numerous Foreign Governments among Recipients WASHINGTON—Twenty-nine i...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (May 9, 2015)—The Viking Reminder Always remember to pillage before you burn. Daffy-nition Liberty: the privilege of being free from things we don’t like so t...
- + Taron-Avia: The Next Armenian Air Carrier?—On April 30, a company called Taron-Avia operated a flight from Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport to Amman, the capital of Jordan. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Azerbaijan: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Baku Bureau Finally Closed—Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Baku office has officially closed. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Europe Seeks UN Approval to Use Military Might Against Human Traffickers—World leaders continue the search for solutions this week to a human trafficking crisis in the Mediterranean. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Opinion: Foundation and Collapse of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU)—From the viewpoint of political realism the Eurasian Economic Union is a project, by which Russia tries to raise its power and influence in the post-S...
- + World Bank Responds: ‘People Not Displaced Due to Our Projects’—The World Bank yesterday rejected the findings of a recent International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) that projects funded by the Wo...
- + Wife of UNESCO Freedom Prize Winner: 'The international community knows how to stop the crisis in Syria'—We are all paying the price of the war, but I hope the guilty will be in court one day and Syrian society will be able to overcome this together. Mo...
- + Armenians Arrested in Massive U.S. Criminal Conspiracy Ring—The U.S. law enforcement agencies arrested 32 people, including a number of Armenians, on May 6 after being charged with various criminal conspiracy c...
- + Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine Largest Mining Taxpayer - $839 Million—Only two mining companies – Zangezour CopperMolybdenum Combinat (ZCMC) and Tegout - have made it to the top 20 list of taxpayers in Armenia for the 1s...
- + Yerevan to Host 2016 General Assembly of the World Federation of International Music Competitions—The event, the most important event of the organization which counts 115 members on 6 continents, will be held in Yerevan next year. More... [Catego...
- + Pilot Project to Modernize Yerevan’s Street Lights—Armenia today signed a loan agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (ERBD) for a pilot program designed to update Yerevan’...
- + President Sargsyan Hosts International Scouting Delegation—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today hosted a delegation from the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) led by its secretary general Scot...
- + Armenia Wins “Best National Participation” Award at Venice Biennale—Armenia walked away with the Golden Lion for the Best National Participation award at the 56th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. ...
- + Armenian President Visits U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum—WASHINGTON—On May 6, Armenia’s President Serge Sarkisian visited the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum as part of his three-day trip to Washington, D.C. ...
- + AYF Hosts Socialist Youth World Council in Yerevan—YEREVAN—Over 160 participants gathered today at the invitation of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), the youth organization of the Armenian Revoluti...
- + Artsakh Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of Shushi Liberation—SHUSHI, NKR (A.W.)—On the 23rd anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi and Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR) Army Day, a number of celebration events we...
- + Spiritual Crisis: Armenia’s Compulsory ‘Heroes’—There is no room for the spiritual in Armenia today. Just look at the regime’s heroes who have been thrust upon the public – Lfik Samo, Tokhmakh Mher,...
- + Armenia's Electric Utility Proposes 17 Dram Rate Hike—Electric Networks of Armenia today petitioned the country’s Public Services Regulatory Commission for a rate hike of 17 drams (approximately US 4 cent...
- + EU Suspends $1.1 Billion in Romania Funding Over Corruption Complaints—The European Union has suspended €1 billion (US$ 1.13 million) in funding to Romanian projects, according to an announcement made by Prime Minister Vi...
- + Khadija Ismayilova’s Plight told in PEN American Center’s Cartoon Tribute—As the glittering PEN awards ceremony came to a close on Tuesday, a set of cartoons flashed onto the screen. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ode to a Forgotten Genocide Survivor—NEW YORK—My name is Vartouhi Avedisian and I am a mournful survivor of the Armenian Genocide. I took my place alone during the commemoration in Time...
- + From Survival to Revival: Boston Youth Hold Centennial Vigil—On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the youth of Greater Boston led their community during a vigil at the Armenian Heri...
- + Nalbandian, Afeyan Hold Press Conference on Genocide Centennial—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Armenia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandian joined the National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) c...
- + Falling Price of Molybdenum Translates into Huge Losses for Armenia—Despite the fall in prices, molybdenum remains an important component of Armenia’s economy. In 2014 Makour Yerkat paid 2.271 billion AMD ($4.7 milli...
- + New Postage Stamps on the Theme of “The Centennial of the Armenian Genocide”—On May 6th, 2015 in the Library of Congress, Washington DC, USA, the designated National Postal Operator of the Republic of Armenia HayPost CJSC canc...
- + President Sargsyan Hosts ARF Delegation in Washington DC—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with a delegation from the ARF in Washington D.C. for an hour long discussion that focused on a number of domes...
- + Wildlife Legislation Lacking: Armenia Falters Regarding its CITES Obligations—When it comes to legislation preventing the illegal trade in wildlife, Armenia is dragging its feet. More... [Category: Politics]
- + They Punished a Man Who Stole…Blood—I ask you. Didn’t the old man in my story commit the act of stealing blood in a situation of ‘extreme necessity’; as a last resort to save the life o...
- + Son of Armenian Prime Minister to Run for Mayor of Artashat—The younger Abrahamyan will appear on the June 7 ballot as a candidate for the ruing Republican Party. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Revised Edition of Edgarian’s Bestselling»‘Rise the Euphrates’»Published to Mark Centennial—Narrative Library recently announced the release of the 20th anniversary edition of Carol Edgarian’s critically acclaimed bestselling first novel,» Ri...
- + Why Is Armenian Genocide Recognition an Urgent Cause for the Free World Today?—Imagine that the German state that came into being after World War II had never acknowledged Nazi Germany’s Holocaust, and instead used all of its sta...
- + ARF Delegation Meets with President Sarkisian in DC—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—An Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) delegation headed by ARF Bureau member Khatchig Mouradian met with Armenia’s Presid...
- + In Yerevan’s polyclinics about 80 percent of the X-ray machines in use are past their expiration date—In Yerevan’s polyclinics about 80 percent of the X-ray machines in use are past their expiration date More... [Category: Politics]
- + Russia: Navalny Reveals How Government Spends Millions on Patriotic Biker Gang—A biker gang favored by President Vladimir Putin has received 56 million rubles (US$ 1.1 million) in taxpayer funds in the past 18 months, according t...
- + Jailed Azeri Journalist Khadija Ismayilova Receives PEN Press Freedom Award—Investigative Journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who has been jailed in Azerbaijan since last December, was honored with the prestigious PEN Freedom to Wr...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Reporters Win Court Case Against Parliament—The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIN), an OCCRP partner, has received national media coverage after winning a court case in Bosnia and Herzegov...
- + Tufenkian Carpets Launches Fundraising Campaign for Nepal Earthquake—On April 25, 2015, a massive 7.8 earthquake rocked the fragile nation of Nepal, leaving much of historic Kathmandu in rubble and shattered hundreds of...
- + ABMDR Leaders Attend Scientific Conference in Geneva—Dr. Frieda Jordan, president of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), Dr. Sevak Avagyan, executive director of the organization, and Armine...
- + Bird Flu Scare: Armenia Bans Poultry Imports from Turkey—In order to prevent the spread of the H5N1 virus (bird flu) from Turkey, Armenia’s Ministry of Agriculture today issued a directive forbidding the imp...
- + Writer Eric Bogosian Discusses New Book at AGBU Central Office—‘Operation Nemesis’ Explores the Plot That Targeted the Perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide NEW YORK—On April 22, the Armenian General Benevolent...
- + Yegparian: Arizona Centennial—This April 24 found me in Arizona. I had the honor of speaking at the Centennial gathering held in Phoenix’s Bolin Memorial Park, where that community...
- + ARS Urgent Appeal: Aleppo Armenian Community in Crisis—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA calls on its members and supporters to aid the Armenian community of Aleppo, as the civil war in Syri...
- + Expired X-ray Machines: Dangers of Radiation a Shut Topic in Armenia—In Yerevan’s polyclinics about 80 percent of the X-ray machines in use are past their expiration date. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Ambassador Mills Marks World Intellectual Property Day at the Microsoft Innovation Center—U.S. Ambassador Mills Marks World Intellectual Property Day at the Microsoft Innovation Center More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh War Vet’s Plea: ‘They should at least grant a pardon on Shoushi Liberation Day’—Garnik Arakelyan, a 60 year-old veteran of the Artsakh War, has been serving a prison sentence ever since being found guilty of premeditated murder i...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Thanks Outgoing Head of Red Cross Delegation—Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan today met with Sara Epprecht, the outgoing head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) deleg...
- + Providence ‘Kristapor’ ARF Holds Centennial Memorial Dinner—On Fri., April 24, the Armenian Cultural Association of America, Inc., Rhode Island branch, hosted the Providence ARF Armenian Genocide Centennial Mem...
- + Holy Trinity Church Offers Moving Centennial Commemorative Concert—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The third week of April saw a wave of commemorations for the centenary of the Armenian Genocide sweep the world. Most strikingly, on ...
- + Sarajian: #TurkeyFailed, but Our Work Has Just Begun—In sports, players win and lose all the time. Often you can learn more from losing than winning. When elite athletes lose, it can be demoralizing. You...
- + Jirayr Sefilyan and 4 Others Released from Pre-Trial Detention—Five members of the “100 Centenary without the Regime” opposition movement have been released from pre-trial detention but are still awaiting trial o...
- + Movement 88 MP - 'Too Early to Say If We'll be Part of the Opposition in Artsakh'—Vitali Balasanyan told Hetq that the party should have won enough votes for five seats in the legislature but that the people have spoken and that th...
- + Moldova: US$1 Billion Disappears From Banks, Thousands Protest in the Capital—Thousands took to the streets in Chisinau on Sunday to protest the disappearance of more than a billion dollars from three Moldovan banks that were re...
- + Russian Football under Scrutiny on Coaches Contract—When 68-year-old Italian football coach Fabio Capello took charge of the Russian national team in 2012, expectations for the famous coach were as hig...
- + Former Prosperous Armenia MP Arrested on Suspicion of Involvement in Murder Plot—Last night Yerevan police arrested Gohar Yenokyan, a former MP with the Prosperous Armenia Party, on suspicion that the 73 year-old took part in the ...
- + What Could Democracy Be?—Adults in Yerevan these days seem to have doubts about the word democracy. In view of the record, this is not surprising. But the doubt comes with i...
- + Activist Sevak Mnatsakanyan Released from Prison After Serving 16 Months—After spending 16 months in prison on charges stemming from the November 2013 Shant Harutyunyan case, Sevak Mnatsakanyan was released today and is ba...
- + Romania: City Mayor Accused of Illegal Surveillance of Girlfriend, Abuse of Power—Romanian authorities are investigating the mayor of the town of Iasi, east Romania, who allegedly abused his office when he ordered local police offi...
- + “Nor Haleb” Housing Project Faces Uncertain Future: Mistrust and Lack of Money the Culprits—The parcel of land in the Aragatzotn town of Ashtarak, earmarked for a new residential community to house Syrian-Armenian refugees, remains barren. ...
- + European Parliament's "Artsakh Group" - Yesterday's Legislative Elections Met International Standards—Following an invitation sent by Mr. Ashot Ghulyan, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Artsakh Group in the Eu...
- + Preliminary Election Results: Five Parties to be Represented in Artsakh Parliament—Artsakh’s Central Electoral Commission recently issued the following preliminary results regarding yesterday’s legislative election in Artsakh in whic...
- + Armenia’s Membership in the Eurasian Economic Union: Political Implications—By announcing about its intention to join the Eurasian Customs Union/Economic Union (EEU) on 3 September 2013, Armenia put aside the Association/Deep ...
- + AYF ER Educates New York Public on Centennial—On Sat., April 25, the Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region took over New ...
- + Thousands Gather in Chicago to Commemorate Genocide Centennial—Armenians from across the Chicago area and from the neighboring states of Wisconsin and Indiana converged on Chicago’s Daley Plaza for a program to ma...
- + Centennial Commemoration at Ramapo College to Discuss Turkey’s Denial Industry—MAHWAH, N.J.—In commemoration of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies will host a conversation...
- + Thousands Commemorate Genocide Centennial in Boston—Senators Markey and Warren Criticize Obama’s Annual Statement BOSTON, Mass.—On Fri., April 24, nearly 3,000 people marched from the Massachusetts St...
- + Armenian Genocide Commemorated in Diyarbakir—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—Hundreds gathered to commemorate the Armenian Genocide in Diyarbakir on April 24. The commemoration began with a march from...
- + Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemorated in Bangkok—BANGKOK, Thailand—Honoring»100 years with 100 candles and prayers, the Armenian community of Thailand marked the centenary of the Armenian Genocide wi...
- + More Visitations: Suicide of 19 Year-old Suzy Kocharyan Hasn’t Taught Armenia’s Prison System a Vital Lesson—Now, as back then, I still believe that if the two had the chance to see each other more often Suzy wouldn’t have chosen to end her life so tragically...
- + A Civilization Destroyed: November Istanbul Academic Conference—The Hrant Dink Foundation, Bo?azi?i University, Istanbul Bilgi University and Sabanc? University will organize an academic conference titled “A Civili...
- + Little Known Genocide History to Be Exhibited at Washington Centennial—Virtually unknown are two documented and compelling events that are a significant part of the genocide story. Even Armenians are not aware of them. Th...
- + Runners Go the Marathon Distance for Genocide—BOSTON, Mass.—Anytime you can catch millions of people paying attention to the genocide mission, you’ve completed a successful marathon—whether you fi...
- + Oshagan: No Rest Until Justice—Hayg Oshagan, chairman of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Central Committee of Eastern U.S., gave the following remarks»at the Armenian Ge...
- + Macedonia: Opposition Publishes 'List of Government Wiretapping Victims'—Macedonia's main opposition party has revealed what it claims is a list of the names of 20,000 people that the government monitored using illegal wire...
- + Photos of Bosnian Citizens 'Fighting Alongside Islamic State' Shown in Court—A police official has shown photographs of men who police say went to Syria to fight alongside terrorist groups to a court hearing at the trial of Hu...
- + April on the Line of Contact – It’s Been a Tough Month—These posts are set apart at the same distance up and down the 180 border that separates Artsakh from Azerbaijan. Every day, thousands of soldiers are...
- + Ecological Disaster Threatens Armenia’s Motkor Forest: Is the Former Environmental Minister Involved?—A pristine corner of Armenia, 16,000 hectares of forest in the north-central section of Armenia, may be the next victim of commercial mining spearhead...
- + Artsakh Prez Attends Anti-Aircraft Exercises—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan today attended anti-aircraft military exercises at an army post in the south of the country. More... [Category: Poli...
- + New Bagratashen Customs House Nears Completion—Bagratashen, on Armenia’s northern border with Georgia, was the first checkpoint scheduled for modernization in August 2013 and the bulk of the work w...
- + Serbia: Police Arrest 15 on Suspicion of Human Trafficking—Serbian police have arrested 15 alleged members of an organized people-smuggling group. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian PM Discusses Foreign Investment with Top Officials—Abrahamyan also raised questions regarding fostering foreign investment and locating new investment sources and the initiatives needed to attract such...
- + Freedom House Reports: Free Press is Weakened in the Balkans, Backsliding in Azerbaijan—Only one in seven people in the world live in a place where coverage of politics in the media is robust and journalists can work without legal and eco...
- + Two Cigarette Manufacturers Charged with Unfair Business Practices—The SCPEC has charged the two companies with bribing retailers with expensive gifts and other perks on condition that they do not carry the products o...
- + Haverhill Observes Genocide Centennial with Added Gusto—HAVERHILL, Mass.—Everything from the filming of a TV special to increased genocide education in public schools highlighted the Armenian Centennial obs...
- + Maine Genocide Commemoration to Feature ‘The Great Fire’—On Thurs., May 14,»Portland Public Library and the Armenian Cultural Association of Maine will host an evening to commemorate the 100th»anniversary of...
- + Aleppo’s Armenian Church of Forty Martyrs Destroyed—ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—The Armenian Church of Forty Martyrs in Judayda, Aleppo, has been destroyed. Some sources reported that the church was bombed wit...
- + Turkey: Police Seize Three Million Dollars of Heroin in Istanbul—Turkish police have seized 358 kilograms of heroin from a flat in Istanbul. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 21 Armenian girls and boys to study at UWC Colleges in 2015-2017—21 teenagers from Yerevan, Dilijan, Sisian, Masis and Gyumri were selected in the final stage. Out of them, 11 will study at UWC Dilijan College, and ...
- + Canada Designates April Genocide Condemnation, Prevention Month—OTTAWA, Canada (A.W.)—On April 24, on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Canadian Parliament unanimously adopted Motion M-587, callin...
- + Commemorations in Istanbul Demand Truth, Justice for Genocide—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—Human rights organizations in Turkey, under the umbrella group “100th Year—Stop Denialism” gathered in front of the Museum of ...
- + From Haydarpasha to Ayash on April 24… 2015—Special for the Armenian Weekly I was awakened unexpectedly at»4 a.m.»on April 24, 2015. There was no knock at the door. No noise on the street. No...
- + Khadija Ismayilova To Be Honored Tonight In Sweden—The Swedish National Press Club will honor Azerbaijani investigative reporter Khadija Ismayilova in absentia tonight with its 2015 Freedom of Speech A...
- + Romania: Police Bust Cyber-Crime Ring That Hit 24 Countries—Romanian authorities raided more than 40 homes across the country Sunday to take down a transnational cyber-criminal group accused of coordinated thef...
- + A Tale of Two Parliaments—Georgian lawmakers waste millions because they can't even agree on where to meet. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Gagik Melikyan Wins Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Award—Gagik Melikyan, a chemistry professor at California State University, Northridge, has been awarded the Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational...
- + President Sargsyan Tours Made in Armenia Expo—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today visited the “Made in Armenia Expo” now underway in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Clinches 3rd Place at World Team Chess Championship—Armenia’s men’s team is on its way to win the Bronze medal at the 2015 World Team Chess Championship underway at the Armenian resort town of Tzaghkadz...
- + Panel at MIT to Address Role of Diaspora in Armenia’s Economy—On Fri., May 1, Ani L. Kharajian of the Harvard Business School (HBS) will moderate a panel discussion entitled, “Transforming Cynicism Into Success: ...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (April 25, 2015)—Nature’s Perversity There are people whose defects become them, and others who are ill served by their good qualities. … La Rochefoucauld Arme...
- + Armenian Youth Stage Peaceful Protest against Denialists Fein, Gunter—On Sat., April 11, the Turkish-American Cultural Association of Michigan (TACAM) sponsored an event featuring two heavyweight Armenian Genocide denier...
- + US State Department Condemns Azerbaijan for Sentencing Human Rights Lawyer—The US State Department has put out a statement condemning the imprisonment of human rights lawyer Intigam Aliyev and calling for his release and all ...
- + Russia: Artist Sells Bribery Envelopes as Moscow Holds Anti-Corruption Forum—A Siberian artist sold out of his supply of "bribery envelopes" imprinted with the text of the Russian criminal code, as a government sponso...
- + Young Armenian Soldier Repels Azerbaijani Incursion Singlehandedly—A few days ago the 23 year-old Armenian soldier from the Lori village of Dsegh repelled an Azerbaijani incursion attempt and sustained a hand grenade ...
- + Taner Ak?am at New York’s Genocide Commemoration: “Without truth, there cannot be peace”—Following is the statement made by Taner Ak?am at the Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration in New York’s Time Square on April 26. More... [Cat...
- + Zhengyalov Hats Festival in Tsaghkashat on April 29—Within the framework of the Program of preservation of intangible cultural heritage the Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs of the NKR will organize...
- + “#TurkeyFailed because I live in Armenia, and so should you”—As the world’s Armenian community gears up to commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide at the hands of the Ottoman Turks, the hashtag #Turk...
- + Kaligian: Denial, Reparations, and Armenia’s Security—Below is the text of a speech delivered by Dr. Dikran M. Kaligian, chairman of the Armenian National Committee of Eastern Massachusetts, at the Armeni...
- + Youth Lead Massive March to Dzidzernagapert—By Harout Kassabian YEREVAN—Armenians from around the world converged at Yerevan’s Republic Square late in the evening of April 24 to march through...
- + Reconciliation: An Ill-Conceived Notion—During the past few months, leading to the April 24 Genocide Centennial, thanks to the dedicated, relentless, and energetic efforts of Armenian organi...
- + First Annual ‘Walk to End Genocide’ to Take Place in DC on April 26—WASHINGTON—On April 26, hundreds will gather in Washington, D.C. for the first annual family friendly Walk to End Genocide hosted by Darfur Interfaith...
- + AGCCA Issues Statement on Obama’s April 24 Address—The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America (AGCCA) issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s April 24 address: We are de...
- + Thousands March in Istanbul – We Are Here, We Remember!—For many in Turkey, the issue of the Armenian Genocide is seen as a vital part of the overall struggle for democracy in the country. More... [Catego...
- + Raffi Hovannisian Welcomes EPP President Joseph Daul—Daul and Hovannisian discussed projected developments on the heels of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Armenia’s domestic situation and the is...
- + Germany Bears Responsibility for Armenian Genocide, Says President—By»Deborah Cole BERLIN (AFP)—Germany condemns the massacre a century ago of 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman forces as a “genocide,” Pre...
- + Obama Statement Misguided Attempt to Appease Ankara—Below is President Barack Obama’s April 24 “Armenian Remembrance Day” statement, which the Armenian Weekly received from the White House Press Office....
- + ARS Issues Statement on Armenian Genocide Centennial—The Armenian Relief Society Central Executive Board issued the following statement on the eve of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. In spite ...
- + System of a Down. Live in Armenia—System of a Down. Live in Armenia More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenians of Javakhk March: Demand Genocide Recognition from Turkey—Armenians of Javakhk March: Demand Genocide Recognition from Turkey More... [Category: Politics]
- + Serzh Sargsyan - 'Our struggle does not end in 2015 – it will just enter a more mature phase'—The RA has never declared any territorial claims either to Turkey, or to any other country since our independence. There has never been such an issue ...
- + Istanbul School for Children from Armenia Struggles On: 150 Students and Growing—“We have a duty to maintain our culture here in Turkey. Not just for the children, but the parents as well,” Zavakyan says. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Genocide Memorial Unveiled in Gyumri—Sculptor Frid Soghoyan noted that the cross held aloft in the hands sculpted in touf stone symbolize the inextinguishable hope of the Armenian people....
- + Atom Egoyan: 100 years ago today, the Armenian nightmare began—With recognition, with respect, with reparation, we can begin the process of healing More... [Category: Politics]
- + Scores Converge in Armenia for Centennial Commemoration—Weekly Interviews Visitors from around the World YEREVAN (A.W.)—As the world prepares to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, Yereva...
- + 1915 Genocide Centennial Coin—By L. A. Saryan The Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia issued a 100-dram denominated silver commemorative coin dedicated to the Centennial obse...
- + Yegparian: Harnessing the Hundredth—It will come as no surprise that during these days of intense activity on the occasion of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, some serious discus...
- + Azerbaijan: Court Delays Ismayilova Hearing after Soundproof Box Row—Court guards put investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova in a sound-proof box after she received loud applause at a hearing in a Baku court, Turan...
- + Istanbul Acting Patriarch Welcomes Davuto?lu's Remarks—Archbishop Aram Ate?yan, Locum Tenens of the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul, has welcomed the recent remarks of Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto...
- + A Letter to Turkey from an Armenian Youth—Dear Turkey, Growing up, the word “hate” was strictly banned by my parents. The word was rarely used unless I was feeling rebellious. I would use it ...
- + Dr. Jacob S. Nakshian, Jr.: An Appreciation—By Sonia I. Ketchian Dr. Jacob Sarkis Nakshian, Jr., of Attleboro, Mass., who died on Jan. 4, 2015, was the younger son born on June 17, 1927, in Pr...
- + Obama Not to Recognize Armenian Genocide—White House Briefs Armenian-American Leaders about President’s Decision to Exclude ‘Armenian Genocide’ from his April 24 Centennial Statement ...
- + President Sargsyan Receives New Argentine Ambassador—Sargsyan congratulated Urriolabeitia on his appointment and wished him success ?n carry?ng out h?s m?ss?on in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Prosecution Demands Minimum Six Year Sentence in Vardan Petrosyan Case—Today, at the Court of Appeals, two complaints filed by prosecutor Artur Sargsyan and the defendants' lawyer were heard in the case of Vardan Petrosya...
- + South Korean PM offers to Resign in his own Fight Against Corruption—The prime minister of South Korea offered his resignation on Monday, having become the target of his own war on corruption. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Update: Two Suspected Human Traffickers Arrested over Mediterranean Boat Disaster—Italian authorities have arrested two suspected human traffickers thought to have been involved in the case of a migrant vessel that capsized in the M...
- + President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Armenia to Attend the Centennial Commemoration of the Events of 1915—President Barack Obama yesterday announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Armenia to attend the Centennial Commemorat...
- + Azerbaijan Continues to Violate Ceasefire—Yesterday and last night, according to the ADA, Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire a total of 220 times, firing a total of 5,500 rounds. More... [Cat...
- + Obama Not to Utter the "G" Word—President Obama's Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes confirmed to Armenian American reps, during a White H...
- + Zaven Tachdjian Donates Time and Talent to New St. Nersess Campus—NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.—When Zaven Tachdjian saw an opportunity to volunteer his expertise to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, he jumped at the chance to joi...
- + PEN World Voices Festival to Commemorate Writers Killed in Genocide—NEW YORK—For the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the PEN/World Voices Festival will host an evening titled, “Armenian Genocide: A Dark Par...
- + Centennial Commemoration Program in Rochester—ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The Armenian Church of Rochester invites the Rochester community to a special commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian G...
- + Investigative Committee “Invites” Alek Yenikomshyan as Eye Witness—The Constituent Parliament reports that Alek Yenikomshian, the organization’s temporary coordinator, and member Yerem Khondkaryan were called to the I...
- + The Tsarukyans Love Their Jewelry: Wife Buys USD 1 Million in a Year—The diamond encrusted watch on Ga?k Tsarukyan’s wrist costs USD 300,000. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Civic Group Stages Protest Outside Akhtala Mining Company—After raising the issue of the environmental damage being caused by the tailings dam and nighttime exhaust emissions from the Akhtala Mining Company o...
- + Trees Get the Axe: High-Rise Going Up in Yerevan’s Nork District—Residents of Nork Street 7 called Hetq today complaining that a larg swath of trees have been cut down to make way for a high-rise residential buildin...
- + Notes on the Centennial—For several weeks now I’ve been trying to put into words what the centennial of the Armenian Genocide means to me personally, and how I am either dire...
- + Europe: Rights Groups and Governments Respond to Huge Migrant Boat Death Toll—Up to 700 migrants were killed when their boat capsized late on Saturday night in what has been called the Mediterranean’s worst tragedy in living mem...
- + Five Minutes with Serj Tankian—This virtual interview was conducted with artist/activist Serj Tankian just as he was about to hit the stage with System of a Down in Moscow. The band...
- + Armenia's Parliament Passes Resolution Urging Worldwide Genocide Recognition—Armenia’s parliament today unanimously adopted the following resolution calling on parliaments around the world to recognize ad condemn the 1915 Armen...
- + Turk?sh Prime M?n?ster: “We understand what the Armenians feel…but”—Ahmet Davuto?lu, Turkey’s Prime Minister, released a statement today that Turkey “remembers with respect the innocent Ottoman Armenians who lost their...
- + Providence ARF Centennial Memorial Dinner to Take Place on April 24—The Providence Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Armenian Genocide Centennial Memorial Dinner will take place on Fri., April 24, at the Omni Pro...
- + Armenians in Muay Thai—Special for the Armenian Weekly Gabriela Murg, the senior legal advisor of the World Muaythai Federation, said that she “could not be more proud of ...
- + Turkey Rights Groups Demand Apology, Compensation, and Restitution for Genocide—Human rights organizations in Turkey, under the umbrella group “100th Year – Stop Denialism,” have issued the following statement: An indelible, mas...
- + Armenian Assembly of America appoints Arpi Vartanian as regional director in Armenia—Armenian Assembly of America appoints Arpi Vartanian as regional director in Armenia More... [Category: Politics]
- + “Dasaran” Educational Program Beyond The Borders of Armenia—On April 14, 2015 in Boston, MA the founders of New Generation School NGO presented “Dasaran” educational program, its aims and objectives, achievemen...
- + Boston to Commemorate Genocide Centennial with Series of Public Observances—Elizabeth Warren, Cardinal O’Malley, Charlie Baker among the Speakers BOSTON, Mass.—The Centennial of the Armenian Genocide will be commemorated dur...
- + GSI Publishes New Issue Dedicated to Centenary of Armenian, Assyrian, Greek Genocides—The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute) is pleased to announce the release of “Genocide...
- + Writing ‘In the Shadow of the Sultan’—Special for the Armenian Weekly Irredeemable loss, violence, and atrocities; how to write about these subjects in a novel for young people? Most st...
- + Wastes Dumped in the Debed River Preventing Restoration of Tchotchkan Orchards—The two men are upbeat about the future. They say that the old orchards are being restore and that the only impediment are the toxic wastes being dump...
- + Artsakh Political Party Integrated Into European Free Alliance Party—This membership represents the first EU structure ever accessed by any Karabakhi political institution or body. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OCCRP Launches 1st Documentary: Feud Between Kremlin Connected Businessmen—The film is the result of a two-year, multi-country investigation examining a violent feud between businessmen connected to the Kremlin, and the crimi...
- + Loose Lobbying Laws Leave EU Governments Prone to Corruption, Says Report—Unfair and opaque lobbying practices have left governments in the European Union (EU) prone to corruption, according to a report released by watchdog ...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Country's 'Most Dangerous Organized Crime Group' Jailed—A court in Bosnia and Herzegovina has delivered a prison sentence of 40 years to an organized crime kingpin who murdered five people including a pregn...
- + Father Doesn’t Blame Doctors for Death of Six Month Old Girl: Just Wants the Truth—Little Nareh died six months later, on March 14, 2015 at the Gyumri Mother and Child Hospital after being diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus. M...
- + Nazik Armenakyan’s “Survivors” Photo Exhibit Opens on April 21 in Yerevan—The exhibit, creates over the past decade, showcases archival photos, eye witness accounts, and portraits of Armenian Genocide survivors. More... ...
- + Turkish PM’s Armenian Advisor Steps Down following ‘Genocide’ Remarks—ANKARA (Agence France Presse)—The first ever member of Turkey’s Armenian community to hold the post of senior advisor to the Turkish prime minis...
- + Philadelphia Genocide Centennial Events Leave No Stone Unturned—By Kim A. Yacoubian Under the auspices of the Armenian Inter-Communal Committee of Philadelphia, the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Phila...
- + Yegparian: The Kardashian Factor—Let’s get the disclaimer out of the way first: I am not related to the subject of this article. I say this because of my surname and because ye...
- + Bottoms Up! Yerevan Municipality Spends $62K on Brandy and $3,180 on Fancy Glasses—One June 3, 2014, the Yerevan Municipality signed a deal with the Yerevan Cognac Factory to buy 28.8 million AMD (US$62,000) of the Armenian produced ...
- + Lake Sevan Fish Farming Outfit Gets VAT Payment Deferment—The Armenian government today extended the deadline, by which Sevan Ishkhan CJSC must pay VAT on goods imported between April 15, 2015-December 31, 20...
- + PEN to Give Press Freedom Award to Jailed Journalist Khadija Ismayilova—The investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova, who was jailed in Azerbaijan in December, will be awarded the PEN American Center’s prestigious Freed...
- + 1st and 2nd Issue of Foreign Currency Denominated Bonds by ARMSWISSBANK Placed at NASDAQ OMX Armenia—On April 16, 2015 placement of the first and the second issues of foreign currency denominated bonds by “ARMSWISSBANK” CJSC took place at NASDAQ OMX A...
- + Ukraine: Yanukovych Ally Shot to Death—An ally of the former President Yanukovych, Oleg Kalashnikov, was found dead at his home in Kiev on Wednesday evening. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Uzbekistan: More Than A Million Forced to Harvest Cotton in 2014, says NGO—More than a million people were forced to work on cotton fields in Uzbekistan during last year’s harvest season under harsh conditions in which 17 peo...
- + Puzzling Out the Iranian Conundrum? New Situation and New Perspectives for the Region—Puzzling Out the Iranian Conundrum? New Situation and New Perspectives for the Region More... [Category: Politics]
- + World Bank Project Displaces 440 People in Armenia According to ICIJ Investigation—In addition to the above project, the ICIJ claims that another three World Bank (WB) projects in Armenia have been cited as having confirmed or possib...
- + European Parliament Adopts Bill on Genocide Centennial, Calls on Turkey to Reconcile with Past—BRUSSELS—During its plenary session, the European Parliament today adopted a resolution on the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the European Armen...
- + Dr. Ara Caprielian (1943-2015)— Arevik and Ara Caprielian in Yerevan Dr. Ara Caprielian, 72, passed away on Tues., April 14, in New York. He was an active and dedicated member of ...
- + European Parliament Genocide Vote Shines Spotlight on Obama—WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of an Armenian Genocide Centennial Reso...
- + Armenian President Congratulates Yezidi Community on Their New Year—“The genuine friendship of the Armenian and Yezidi peoples has passed through a joint struggle of time and shared calamities and has been strengthened...
- + United Kingdom: Criminal Gang Jailed for ?10 million Fake Viagra Scheme—Members of an organized criminal group that made at least ?10 million (US$ 14.7million) from selling fake Viagra have been jailed. More... [Category...
- + Statement by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on the occasion of the adoption of European Parliament Resolution on the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide—Armenia welcomes the European Parliament Resolution on the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Why Aren’t Textbooks Sent From Armenia Reaching Schools in Javakhk?—The textbook issue hit the pages of the press after teachers at Javakhk Armenian schools said they hadn’t received material sent from Armenia. The pre...
- + Update on U.S Government Assistance Cuts to Armenia—The U.S. Embassy would like to announce some anticipated changes to its assistance budget for FY2015, which would take effect October 2015. More... ...
- + Serj Tankian Presents "100 Years" Commemorative Video—Some of you have already heard the composition “100 Years” that I co-composed with my good friend John Psathas. More... [Category: Politics]
- + European Parliament Reaffirms its Recognition of Armenian Genocide—On April 15, the European Parliament once again passed a resolution recognizing the 1915 Armenian Genocide and called on Turkey to come to terms with ...
- + New Street Photography Book Chronicles the Legacy of Bourj Hammoud—Beirut Neighborhood Became Home to Thousands of Armenian Genocide Survivors More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Genocide Centennial Peace March to Be Held in Texas—Armenians from across Texas to Gather at State Capitol for Commemoration on April 18 Khatchig Mouradian, Emily Sample to Deliver Remarks AUSTIN, T...
- + ‘ARMENIA 100’: Judith Lynn Stillman’s World Premiere to Commemorate Genocide Centenary—PROVIDENCE, R.I.—“ARMENIA 100: A Musical, Theatrical, and Artistic Tribute to Armenian Culture in Commemoration of the Genocide Centenary,” with a ros...
- + App Released to Inform Public about Centennial Events in Boston—BOSTON, Mass.—The Massachusetts Committee to Commemorate the Armenian Genocide has launched an app for iOS and Android devices to inform the public on...
- + Armenia as Lab Rat? Flu Vaccine Donation Includes Odd List of Obligations—It seems that the top brass over at the ministry of health have completely misunderstood the Hippocratic Oath and overriding principle of health worke...
- + Paris Concert Dedicated to Genocide to be Broadcast Live in Armenia—People in Armenia will be able to watch a live broadcast of the 100 Ans de M?moire concert that will take place on April 21 at the Paris Th??tre du Ch...
- + LTP Briefs U.S. Ambassador on Armenia's Internal Political Situation—The meeting was at the invitation of Ambassador Mills, who wanted to hear Ter-Petrosyan’s observations regarding the domestic politics in Armenia and ...
- + US Must Sanction Officials Behind Human Rights Abuses in Azerbaijan, says NGO Open Letter—Azerbaijani officials linked to human rights abuses should be subject to targeted sanctions by the United States, according to an open letter signed b...
- + A Story with Numbers: Data Journalism Enters the Newsroom—In Armenia I didn’t see many works except at your outlet. But I was surprised to see that there is a lot of data online for Armenia. Just by Googling ...
- + Artsakh Vet Group Calls On Comrades to Support Sefilyan and Others Arrested on April 7—Thirty Artsakh War vets have called on other freedom fighters to participate in a public rally scheduled for April 17 at Yerevan’s Liberty Square in s...
- + Sargsyan Hosts EDB Chairman: Bank OK's US$150 Million North-South Road Credit—Yesterday, EDB and the Armenian government signed an agreement on the provision of an investment credit from the ACF to finance the construction of th...
- + WSU Theatre to Perform ‘Beast on the Moon’ to Honor Armenian Genocide—This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in which countless Armenians were deported and killed in the Ottoman Empire during Worl...
- + ANCA: Pope Statement Sets Stage for Obama Recognition of Genocide—WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian underscored the Armenian American community’s long-st...
- + The Last Survivor in the First Community—Worcester is universally recognized as being home to the first Armenian community in the United States. Armenians have been coming to Worcester for ne...
- + Armenian Mining Town of Alaverdi Enveloped in Smoke—Exhausts poured from the Armenian Copper Programme’s copper and molybdenum processing plant in Alaverdi from 11am to 3pm today, blanketing a number of...
- + Romania: 73 Syrian Migrants Discovered Hidden in Furniture Truck—Border authorities discovered 73 Syrian migrants packed into the back of a furniture truck on Saturday as the driver tried to cross the Romania-Hungar...
- + OCCRP Wins Special Award at the European Press Prize—The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has been honored by the European Press Prize (EPP) as a “force for good” in independent j...
- + Armenian Customs Officials Seize $500,000 in Methamphetamine at Iranian Border—Armenian customs official say that have confiscated 2.5 kilograms of methamphetamine at the Meghri border crossing between Iran and Armenia hidden in ...
- + Pope Holds Centennial Mass, Condemns Genocide Denial (Video)—Pope Francis held Solemn Mass for the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide today, during which he remembered “the first genocide of the 20th»century,” s...
- + Turkey Summons Vatican Envoy after Pope Says ‘Genocide’—Turkey has summoned the Vatican’s Ambassador in Ankara after Pope Francis used the word “genocide” on April 12 to describe the atrocities ...
- + ANCA Statement on Pope Reaffirmation of Armenian Genocide—WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian offered the following comment regarding Pope Francis’ state...
- + Deep Pockets: Central Bank Prez Pays $113K for Third Private Home—Armenia’s Central Bank is another government institution that likes to keep a close lid on how much information about its internal dealings gets out t...
- + Priceless Artifact: Komitas Piano Returns Home—The Komitas Museum-Institute, which opened in January, received its most expensive exhibition piece from the Charents Museum of Literature and Arts—th...
- + 50 Bus Passengers Stranded for Several Hours at Armenian-Georgian Border—Fifty passengers in a bus travelling to Russia from Armenia were stranded for several hours last night at the Armenian-Georgian border after the bus d...
- + Pope Francis: “Concealing or denying evil is like allowing a wound to keep bleeding without bandaging it”—English Translation of the Greeting of the Holy Father (Mass for the Faithful of the Armenian Rite, April 12, 2015) More... [Category: Politics]
- + Kim Kardashian: Fomenting a Revolution in Armenia—The only positive revolutionary outcome of all this is that society has seen, and perhaps learnt, how the process of manipulating information flows, ...
- + Yerevan Polyclinics: When Patients Have to Pay for “Free” Medical Exams—Patients who cannot get examined at their local clinic are forced to visit private medical establishments and pay. More... [Category: Politics]
- + UNL Hosts Centennial Conference—LINCOLN, Neb.—On the occasion of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) on March 19-20 hosted a two-day int...
- + Centennial Committee of Central Virginia to Commemorate Genocide—RICHMOND, Va.—On Sat., April 18, at 11 a.m., the St. James Armenian Church in Richmond will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide...
- + Armenia Avenue Doesn’t Live Up to Its Billing—“If you’re troubled and can’t relax Close your eyes and think of this Armenia, city in the sky Armenia, city in the sky. Just take off, there’s no...
- + Armenian Soldier Dies from Injuries Sustained in Freak Accident—The committee says that Arakelyan fell while hanging from a football goalpost and that the bar collapsed, hitting the solider on his head More... [C...
- + Prison Notebook: “Every day I go to the Slavonic University and the Hetq office”—Every day, I set about to bring my day of return closer yet. I clearly picture myself walking to the Slavonic University and the Hetq office. Thus, I ...
- + US: "Carder" Cybercriminal Who Stole Millions is Sentenced—A court in Nevada, United States, has sentenced another member of the cybercrime enterprise "Carder.su" for selling stolen and counterfeit c...
- + Worldwide Reading Commemorating Genocide Centenary to Take Place at MIT—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—In commemoration of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide, “Worldwide Reading for Armenia” will pay tribute to great Armenian writer...
- + Screening of ?Orphans of the Genocide? film in Wisconsin Draws Capacity Crowd—RACINE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Armenian community came out in force for a screening of “Orphans of the Genocide” on March 19.» The film, written and pro...
- + Kardashians Meet with Armenian Prime Minister—Pledge to Continue Struggle for Armenian Genocide Recognition Kardashians meet with Armenian Prime Minister (photo: gov.am) YEREVAN (A.W.)— O...
- + Ari Hajian from Argentina: Armenia’s Future President—Ari Hajian moved to Armenia from Argentina in 2010. His childhood dream of living in Armenia has now been realized. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Azerbaijan: Accuser Drops Complaint Against Jailed Journalist Khadija Ismayilova—The man who accused Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and OCCRP journalist Khadija Ismayilova of driving him to attempt suicide has withdrawn his accusa...
- + Former Finance Minister Admits Accepting Bribes—Darius Valcov, the former finance minister of Romania, has admitted to prosecutors that he had accepted at least € 1.5 million (US$ 1.6 million) in br...
- + Journalism for Future Challenges Program: Apply Today!—The OCCRP is partnering up with the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga) Center for Media Studies to present the Journalism for Future Cha...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Witness Says Bosnic Supports ISIS—Husein "Bilal" Bosnic is the leader of the Salafi movement in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and supports the Islamic State (IS), a witness te...
- + PFA Condemns Arrests of Prominent Opposition Leaders by Armenia's Regime—We are deeply disturbed by actions against these individuals carried under the pretense of "preempting mass disturbances," despite several ...
- + Benefactor Halts Financing of Odzoun Renovations: Issues Still Remain—Tzavaryan, who has pumped close to $780,000 into the renovation project over the past fifteen years, told Hetq that the important work to stabilize t...
- + Dutch House of Reps: Armenia and Turkey Must Reach Agreement on 1915—The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly adopted a decision yesterday underscoring the importance of Armenia and Turkey reaching an overall ...
- + SOAR Holds 10th Anniversary Gala »—The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR), the only non-profit organization whose singular mission is to provide humanitarian assistance to orph...
- + Sassounian: Armenians Should Build ‘Wall of Shame’ for Those Going to Gallipoli on April 24—While Armenians criticize Turkey for genocide denial and other massive violations of human rights, it is just as important to blame all non-Turks who ...
- + Rhode Island Community Stunned by Accidental Death of 9-Year-Old—PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Ani Emdjian lived well beyond her nine and a half years. Nine-year-old Ani Emdjian reflected upon the goodness in life. A third-...
- + Armenia's Parliament Calls for End to Persecution of Yezidis by the Islamic State—All six parliamentary factions backed the statement that singled out the Yezidi community in Iraq as a target for the IS extremists which has led to a...
- + Appeals Court Drops State Fee Compensation in Hetq v Skizb Media Copy-Paste Case—Armenia’s Civil Appeals Court partially overturned a December 17, 2014 ruling, the first of its kind in Armenia, finding Skizb Media Kentron LLC of vi...
- + Mexico: 15 Policemen Killed in Suspected Cartel Ambush—Fifteen police officers were killed in the Western Mexican state of Jalisco Monday evening in a clash with suspected drug cartel members. More... [C...
- + China Donates Three Mobile TV Stations to Armenia—According to the agreement, the stations will be air delivered to Armenia on April 15 to ensure TV coverage of events marking the centennial of the Ar...
- + Croatia: Record Heroin Seizure at Serbia Border—Croatian authorities seized more than 140 kilos of heroin at a Croatia-Serbia border crossing on Monday. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Founding Parliament Members to be Charged: Emergency Rally Planned—Armenia’s Founding Parliament (FP) reports that several of its members, recently detained and/or arrested, have been brought before the Investigative ...
- + Opposition MP: Natural Gas Consumer Rate Needs to Drop by $30—Aram Manukyan, an MP from the opposition Armenian National Movement (HAK) said that Armenia burns more atar (dried dung) for fuel than gas nowadays. ...
- + Armenia Donates Hyundai Elantra to Artsakh—Armenia’s National Security Service will donate one of its Hyundai Elantra cars worth 6 million AMD (UD$12,650) to Artsakh’s National Security Service...
- + Armenian Night at the Pops to Feature Violinist Sammy Andonian—The Friends of Armenian Culture Society will present the 64th annual “Armenian Night at the Pops” on Fri., June 5, at 8 p.m. at Boston’s Symphony Hall...
- + ‘Renewal and Remembrance’: A Centennial Concert in Philadelphia—By Harout Aghajanian Maroush Paneyan-Nigon (soprano), Barig Nalbantian (soprano), and Vartan Gabrielian (Bass-baritone) To commemorate the Centen...
- + Book Review: ?Orhan’s Inheritance?—Special for the Armenian Weekly ‘Sometimes we have to be like a riverbank, twisting and turning along with the earth, withstanding swells and...
- + Nikol Pashinyan: Arrests of Founding Parliament Members Baseless—Opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan has described today’s arrests of several Founding Parliament members as baseless and downright wrong. More... [Categor...
- + Seven Hour Search of Founding Parliament Office Ends: Seized Items Trucked Away—The seven hour search of the Yerevan central office of the Founding Parliament (FP) organization by Armenian law enforcement wrapped up minutes ago. ...
- + Ukraine: Protests Call for Probe into Government Corruption and Suspension of Prime Minister—Activists gathered in front of Ukraine’s Parliament in Kyiv today to demand the suspension of Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and the establishment o...
- + European Olympic Committee Urged to Press Azerbaijan’s Crackdown on Opposition—A coalition of human rights groups and sports organizations has claimed that human rights abuses will overshadow the European Games to be hosted by Az...
- + Armenia's Parliament - Birthday Congrats and One Minute of Silence—Armenian legislators first congratulated Armenian National Assembly President Galust Sahakyan and MP Armen Mkhitaryan on the occasion of their birthda...
- + The Armenian Genocide Legacy 100 Years On—Dr.Seyhan Bayraktar described the framing of the “Armenian issue” in Turkey as a matter of contemporary terrorism and the government’s training of exp...
- + Armenian Soldier Killed in Artsakh—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that an Armenian soldier was killed yesterday by Azerbaijani fire yesterday evening while on duty at a guard p...
- + Heritage Condemns Yesterday's Arrests: Calls for Immediate Regime Change—Armenia’s Heritage Party has condemned yesterday’s searches and arrests of Founding Parliament members as illegal, describing them as acts of desperat...
- + World Bank to Loan Armenia $52 Million for Electric Substation Rehab—Armenia and the World Bank today signed a US$52 million loan agreement to finance the rehabilitation of the Ashnak and Yerevan Thermal Power Center su...
- + ATP Planning Series of Programs as Part of Global Earth Day Movement—YEREVAN—Earth Day marks the anniversary of what many consider to be the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Since spring is one of the...
- + Sayat Nova Dancers Gear Up for 30th Anniversary—BOSTON, Mass.—At a time when the Armenian world is commemorating the Genocide Centennial, the Sayat Nova Dance Company of Greater Boston is relentless...
- + Discovering Zabelle—Special for the Armenian Weekly “Thus they shall hear and see the Beauties of nature, and imprint the spirit of the times, not only for the advance...
- + Ushi Village Family - We Have a Big "Yeraz"!—Pretty enigmatically I can give you a hint that recently we are beginning to train ourselves in the art of documentary work. This week’s lesson was a ...
- + Police Arrest ‘Founding Parliament’ Member Pavel Manukyan; Others Detained—Armenian police today arrested Pavel Manukyan, a member of the Founding Parliament (FP) organization, and have detained others, including Jirair Sefil...
- + Armenian Lawmakers Debate Bill Making Education Mandatory Until Age of 19—The government sponsored bill would effectively prohibit students from leaving high school after the ninth grade. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Stories of Struggle: Istanbul Artist’s New Exhibition on 1915 Depicts Women Who Resisted—Aret G?c?r’s second solo exhibition, Between Fire and Sword, will run from April 10 to May 9 at the ?ktem & Aykut contemporary art gallery in Ista...
- + Government Line: Founding Parliament Members Were Planning Public Disturbances on April 24—Armenia’s Investigations Committee, the country’s top investigative body, says that four members of the Founding Parliament have been arrested on char...
- + Artsakh Defense Minister: Turkish Soldiers Participating in Azerbaijani Cross Border Raids—We have such information that they [Turks] are participating but not permanently. The possibility is great. More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. Representatives Press Obama to Recognize Armenian Genocide—Representatives Join Senators in Sending Bipartisan Letters to the White House WASHINGTON—Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a b...
- + ‘Oh Mother, Sweet and Tender, Where Art Thou?’—Special for the Armenian Weekly This article is dedicated to the memory of Kourken Magarian. Magarian was one of the 110 Georgetown Boys—orphans of...
- + Armenia: What Could Democracy Be?—Some older readers may recall a statement by one of the self-described “Velvet Revolutionaries” in Eastern Europe a quarter of a century ago, to the e...
- + Groundbreaking Conference at Columbia Highlights ‘Monuments and Memory,’ Ancient City of Ani—Scholars from around the world participated in an in-depth and timely academic conference, “Monuments and Memory,” focusing on buildings and material ...
- + Armenian Genocide Novel Chosen as Amazon’s Best Book of April—LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Genocide novel, Orhan’s Inheritance , by Aline Ohanesian has been chosen as Amazon’s Best Book of the Month for April 2015, ...
- + Paul Ignatius to Speak at Centennial Banquet in DC—“All Armenians mourn this most devastating tragedy,” said Paul Ignatius in a telephone conversation from his home in Washington, D.C. He will be one o...
- + Artsakh Defense Army Repulses Attempted Azerbaijani Incursion—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that it repulsed an Azerbaijani reconnoiter unit early this morning along the southern line of contact. More....
- + USAID: Armenia's Small and Medium Enterprises to Benefit from Secured Transactions Reform—As a result of these legislative changes MSMEs and individuals will be able to pledge vehicles, inventory, crops, equipment, and other forms of moveab...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Young Man Who Allegedly Tried to Join ISIS Testifies Against Bosnic—An 18-year-old arrested in February at the Sarajevo Airport while allegedly embarking for Syria to fight for the Islamic State (IS), testified that he...
- + Afghanistan: Suicide Bomber Kills 16, Injures Dozens at Anti-Corruption Protest—An anti-corruption rally in eastern Afghanistan ended in tragedy on Thursday when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near the crowd, killing at...
- + Tankian, Dolmayan Hold Press Conference on Genocide Centennial—Join Akcam, Schiff, and Hamparian in Call for Justice “Genocide is a disease that continues until today,” System of a Down’s Serj Tankian told repo...
- + Armenian Genocide Commemoration to Take Place in Diyarbakir—DIYARBAKIR (A.W.)—An Armenian Genocide commemoration event will take place in Diyarbakir on April 24. The commemoration will be held at the Surp Girag...
- + Yegparian: 10 Reasons Why Obama Should NOT Travel to Armenia on April 24—I must give credit to fellow columnist, Harut Sassounian, for inspiring this piece with his “10 Reasons Why Obama Should Travel to Armenia on Ap...
- + Charitable Health Gift: $600,000 in Flu Vaccines to Armenia—And despite the fact that Armenia is located in the northern hemisphere and the flu cases, according to the ministry of health, peak during September ...
- + Newly Appointed Kotayk Governor’s Business Ties to the Prime Minister’s Family—The Armenian government today appointed Abovyan Mayor Karapet Gouloyan as the new provincial governor (marzpet) of Kotayk. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Armenian PM - Nairit Back Wages Can Only Be Paid After Sell-Off of Plant's Assets—Touching on the ongoing dispute regarding back wages owned to Nairit Rubber Plant workers, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today stated that ...
- + Russian Activist Close to Navalny is Granted Asylum—The United Kingdom has granted political asylum to a Russian opposition activist close to Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny who faced embezzlement charges...
- + Armenia Welcomes Iran Nuclear Deal Struck in Lausanne—On behalf of the Armenian government, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan has welcomed the framework for an agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program ...
- + Orange Armenia Cited for Misleading Advertising—Armenia’s State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition (SCPEC) has launched administrative action against telecommunications company Orang...
- + ARS Addresses Migrant Needs in Armenia—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Armenia, in cooperation with People in Need, a Czech humanitarian non-governmental organization with an office in...
- + ?Gamavor Story? Comes to St. Gregory Armenian Church in Philadelphia—By Silva Santerian A scene from the “Gamavor Story” On Sun., March 15, the “ Gamavor Story” came to life at St. Gregory’s Founders Hall in Phila...
- + A Century through a Boy’s Eyes—Last week, I received an email from a friend, asking that the Armenian Weekly publish a notice about a woman in Armenia searching for her older brothe...
- + Hands Off 44 Hanrapetutyan Street! Yerevan Senior Protects Home from Demolition—Eighty-six year-old Albert Makyan, who lives at 44 Hanrapetutyan Street in Yerevan, posted a sign above the entrance to his home that reads, “Please d...
- + European Sambo Federation Prez Reprimands Azerbaijani Athlete for Unsportsmanlike Conduct—Sergey Eliseev, President of the Russian and European Sambo Federation, has publicly reprimanded Azerbaijani athlete Bakhtiyar Abbasov for ‘unethical ...
- + Rosneft and Yukos Settle Legal Dispute: So What Awaits Yukos’ Armenian Subsidiaries?—Russian petroleum giant Rosneft has announced that it has resolved its quarrel with the Yukos family of companies. More... [Category: Politics]
- + US Asks Sweden to Freeze Assets Linked to Uzbek President’s Daughter—The United States Department of Justice has asked Swedish authorities to freeze US$ 30.4 million in assets controlled by Gulnara Karimova, the elder d...
- + The Allies at Gallipoli: Defeat in 1915, Disgrace in 2015—April 25 will mark 100 years since the Allies – the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and France – made their ill-fated landing on Turkey’s Gallipoli penins...
- + Sassounian: Armenian Vendors Sue Americana for Violating Their Civil Rights—I reported last month that the Americana shopping center in Glendale had banned three Armenian vendors from selling genocide-related T-shirts from the...
- + Agos Editor Sarkis Seropyan Passes Away—ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—A founding member of the Turkish-Armenian newspaper Agos, Sarkis Seropyan, passed away on March 28 from heart failure after a ...
- + Searching for Yeghia, Genocide Survivor—Yepraksia Gevorgyan, 109, lives in the village of Armavir in Armenia with her grandson and daughter. Gevorgyan survived the Armenian Genocide by cross...
- + Armenia’s Police Houses Foreign Delegations at Posh Yerevan Hotel Linked to Minister—Last year, Armenia’s Police Department paid 4 million AMD (approx US$8,490) to high class Yerevan hotel to house a delegation from Russia’s interior m...
- + Armenia’s Gold Exports on the Rise but Revenues Drop—Armenia exported a record 3.6 tons of gold dust in 2014 with a customs value of US$ 82 million. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Romania: Son of Former Moldovan President Probed over ‘Blackmail Plot’—Romanian authorities questioned the son of the former president of Moldova late on Monday night on suspicion of corruption. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Obsolete Equipment: Is the Free Medical Treatment at Yerevan’s Polyclinics Worth the Risk?—50% of all the medical equipment now being used in Yerevan polyclinics is at least 25 years old. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Israel: Former Prime Minister Guilty in Bribery Case—Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been found guilty of accepting bribes in a corruption retrial at Jerusalem District Court. More... [Ca...
- + Contaminated Chicken Sold In Major Food Stores In Armenia—Despite tests in 2013 showing excessive hormones in imported chicken, government meat inspectors in Armenia appear to inadequately test meat coming in...
- + Ukraine: Bad Meat, Big Money—Businesses in Ukraine have been buying meat from companies abroad that have been guilty of selling unsafe meat to Eastern Europe. More... [Category:...
- + Armenian President Congratulates Assyrian Community on New Year's Day—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has congratulated the Assyrian community in Armenia on the occasion of Ha b’Nisan, a spring festival ushering in th...
- + April 19-26 Proclaimed "Days of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" In Nevada—On the occasion of the Centennial of Armenian Genocide, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval issued a proclamation, declaring April 19-26 as the “Days of Re...
- + Bishop and General's Son Share a River—Davit Ohanyan, son of General-at-Large Hovik Ohanyan (appointed to the special post in 2013), wants to increase the wattage capacity of a hydro power ...
- + Welcome to Haiastan!—Are you ready to put away your scarves and mittens and take out your sunscreen and shorts? Are you sitting in class each day wondering when this cold ...
- + AMA to Present Two New Exhibitions—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The opening reception of two new exhibitions, “The Armenian Genocide: A Silent Testimony” and “Along the Trails of the Armenian Orpha...
- + Erdogan: Armenians ?Fixed? Genocide Events to Coincide with Gallipoli Ceremonies—ANKARA (A.W.)—Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Armenia of “fixing” the date of the Armenian Genocide commemorations to coincide with the...
- + World Bank Specialist: “I would like to see a stronger water resources management system in Armenia”—Winston Yu, Senior Water Resources Specialist at the World Bank, responds to questions from Hetq More... [Category: Politics]
- + EURO 2016 Qualifiers: Armenia Continues at Bottom of Group I—Playing at home, Albania defeated Armenia and Portugal beat Serbia 2 -1 in yesterday’s EURO 2016 Group I qualifiers. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Romania: Former Finance Minister Questioned over Picasso and Warhol Collection—Former finance minister Darius Valcov was interrogated by Romania’s anti-corruption agency on Friday after the discovery of a hoard of 101 works of ar...
- + Artsakh Refutes Baku's Claim That Five Armenian Soldiers Killed—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense today refuted allegations appearing in the Azerbaijani press that five Armenian soldiers were killed in heavy clashes....
- + Two Police Officers Extradited from Romania to Turkey, Arrested on Arrival—Two former police officers accused of wiretapping Turkey’s President Erdogan were arrested late on Saturday at Istanbul airport after being extradited...
- + Educating for a Better Future—I imagine a world free of violence and oppression, where living things co-exist in a beautiful cacophony, and where compassion guides our actions and ...
- + New Book Chronicles the Legacy of Bourj Hammoud—Neighborhood Became Home to Thousands of Genocide Survivors More... [Category: Politics]
- + Yerevan Municipality Boast: One Square Mile of Roadway Asphalted in Two Years—Under the heading “The Day’s Fact”, the Yerevan Municipality claims to have asphalted 2.5 million square meters (1,553 miles) of roadway in the Armeni...
- + Time for Armenia to choose:Mining for Development or Systematic Plunder?—It is indisputable that different aspects of themountaintop mining industry, especially the production and processing of useful metal mining, cause ir...
- + Paris Conference on Genocide Draws Experts from Around the World—Special for the Armenian Weekly ‘France is working to pay off its debt to the Armenians for not having made every effort to save them and prevent th...
- + Spectator Stabbed at “100th Anniversary Without the Regime” Rally in Gyumri—A spectator at today’s “100th Anniversary Without the Regime” rally was stabbed after he chased down a group of youths who were heckling speakers and ...
- + …And the Struggle for Justice Continues—The following is a speech delivered by Armenia-based journalist Harout Ekmanian in Berlin, as part of a program titled “It Snows in April,” which was ...
- + 2015 ARS Youth Connect Program a Success—The 2015 Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Youth Connect program took place on Feb. 28-March 1, at New York University. Program Director Khatchig Mouradia...
- + UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution on Prevention of Genocide—GENEVA, Switzerland (A.W.)—On March 27, The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution on the prevention of genocide, which was ...
- + Drop in World Copper Price Hurts Armenia’s Economy—In January 2014, the international price of copper stood at US$ 7,500 per ton. By January of this year it had dropped to $5,500. More... [Category:...
- + Armenian President Pays State Visit to China; Sectors of Cooperation Cited—Armenian President Pays State Visit to China; Sectors of Cooperation Cited More... [Category: Politics]
- + $4,110 Dinner: Estonia’s Honorary Consul to Armenia Is Also in the Catering Biz—Many government offices are clients of Ghukasyan’s catering and lunch services. They include the Yerevan Municipality, the Prosecutor General’s Office...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnic Recruited our Sons to IS, Say Witnesses—Wahhabi leader Bilal Bosnic recruited a young man to fight for the Islamic State after hiring the boy to tend his sheep, a court in Bosnia has heard. ...
- + United States: Three Million Reward for Suspected Carder.su Kingpin and Accomplice—The US Department of State has announced US$ 3 million in rewards for tips that would help them arrest two alleged leaders of an online cybercrime syn...
- + Balakian Discusses Genocide, Cultural Destruction at Holocaust Museum Houston—Anticipation was»peak as a record crowd gathered at the Holocaust Museum Houston on Sat., March 14 for an emersion into»a fascinating lecture on Rapha...
- + ARS ‘Maro’ Chapter Hosts Town Hall on Human Trafficking—By Georgi-Ann Oshagan DETROIT, Mich.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) “Maro” Chapter of Greater Detroit hosted a town hall meeting to learn and exp...
- + ANCA Presses for Increased Artsakh Aid—Government Affairs Director Kate Nahapetian Advocates for Full Range of Armenian American Foreign Aid Priorities WASHINGTON—Armenian National Commit...
- + French Minister Najat Vallaud-Belkacem Opens Armenian Genocide Symposium at Sorbonne—On March 25, the French Minister of National Education and Research, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, opened a three day symposium at the prestigious Sorbonne ...
- + Azerbaijan: Khadija Ismayilova Allowed to See Family for First Time in Months—Khadija Ismayilova, the investigative journalist jailed in Azerbaijan, has been allowed to see her family for the first time since her December arrest...
- + Central America: Journalists Launch New Database of Controversial Figures—Journalists in Mexico and Central America have created a groundbreaking new database compiling information on leading controversial figures, or person...
- + Ukraine: Live on TV – Two Officials Arrested for Corruption—Two Ukrainian officials suspected of high-level corruption have been arrested during a government meeting being aired live on TV. More... [Category:...
- + Cross-Border Bust: 78 Arrested for Shuttling Migrants from Kosovo to EU Countries—Nearly 400 law enforcement officials have collaborated to make 78 arrests in a cross-border effort to bust a huge human trafficking ring. More... [C...
- + New Book: Karnig Panian’s ‘Goodbye Antoura’—April 24, 2015 marks the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, one of the most horrific events of the 20th century. Goodbye Antoura , by Karnig Pani...
- + ARS Centennial Events in NY Feature Historic Exhibition—NEW YORK—More than 200 women traveled from all over the United States and as far away as Europe, Canada, and South America to attend and participate i...
- + Soccer: Armenia Heads to Albania for Pivotal Euro 2016 Qualifier—Special for the Armenian Weekly Euro 2016 qualifying resumes this week, and for Armenia, it can’t come quickly enough. After spending a long winter...
- + Average Monthly Salary in Armenia is $364—The nominal average monthly salary in Armenia last month was 173,000 AMD (US$364), up 11% from the same period last year, according to the country’s ...
- + Minister Backs Flour Enrichment Program; Points to Anemia Rise in Childbearing Aged Women—In response to a question posed by a Prosperous Armenia Party MP, Minister of Health Armen Muradyan quoted figures that the number of anemic women of...
- + “The 100 Years, 100 Facts Project” Charges Ahead in Turkish, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Russian—The 100 Years, 100 Facts Project has launched the Turkish version of its website – “100 Y?l, 100 Ger?ek” (100yil100gercek.com) – raising the total num...
- + Situation Remains Tense Along Artsakh - Azerbaijan Frontline—The ministry says that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire some 140 times last night, firing over 1,700 rounds of various caliber weapons. More... [C...
- + Wounded Armenian Solider Dies in Artsakh Hospital—Samvel Hakobyan, one of the four Armenian soldiers wounded while repulsing an Azerbaijani incursion on the morning of March 19, died earlier today wh...
- + AGBU's Upcoming General Assembly in Yerevan to Tackle Armenia-Diaspora Relations—On April 4, 2015, more than 300 delegates of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) will participate in the 88th General Assembly at the Mesrop...
- + MP Hrant Bagratyan - 'Punish Those Responsible for Armenia's Dire Economic Situation'—Hrant Bagratyan, a former Armenian prime minister who now serves as an Armenian National Congress (HAK) MP, criticized the government for not taking ...
- + Top Armenian Official Enjoys Banana Monopoly: Imported 12 Tons in 2014—Now, let’s take a look at the amount of bananas Mihran Poghosyan, who enjoys a monopoly over the fruit, imports to Armenia. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Transforming Sorrow—STANFORDVILLE, N.Y.—Artist Kardash Onnig will unveil a powerful multimedia installation on four consecutive Saturdays, opening»April 25»and continuing...
- + Author Karanian to Present ‘Historic Armenia’ at the Embassy in DC—WASHINGTON—On Thurs., April 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C., will host a reception and book signing for author Matthew K...
- + Armenia Recognizes Assyrian and Greek Genocides—YEREVAN (A.W.)—On March 24, Armenia’s National Assembly passed a resolution recognizing the Assyrian and Greek Genocides committed by the Ottoman Empi...
- + Nikol Pashinyan's Lays Out 'Opposition Roadmap' for Armenia—Establish an institutional political structure (party) that will differ from previous parties by its internal democracy and competitiveness, collabora...
- + Ter-Petrosyan: Diaspora Should Draft Its Own Genocide Agenda; Recognition Not a Cornerstone of Armenia's Foreign Policy—The former president says that the Armenian government should not assume to instruct the Diaspora regarding its agenda because the worldwide Armenian ...
- + Hungary: Atlatszo’s Digital Activism Award Will Shore Up Independent Journalism—Tamas Bodoky, editor-in-chief of the Hungarian media watchdog and independent journalism outlet Atlatszo, has won the 2015 Index on Censorship Freedom...
- + Bulgaria’s Largest Telecoms Firm Shares Bought by Group Linked to Sanctioned Oligarch—A majority stake in the largest telecoms company in Bulgaria has been bought by a group linked to an oligarch close to Putin, according to a probe by ...
- + PFA: "Cease Funding the Regime in Yerevan"—We call upon the international community and capital market participants to cease funding the regime in Yerevan in light of the overwhelming evidence ...
- + Tourist Numbers Up 11.3% in 2014—The number of tourists visiting Armenian totaled 1,230,000 in 2014, an increase of 11.3% over the previous year, according to the country’s National S...
- + Brazil: Ruling Party Treasurer Joao Vaccari Will be Tried over Petrobras Scandal—The treasurer of Brazil’s ruling party Joao Vaccari will go to trial on corruption and money-laundering charges, according to court papers revealed on...
- + Turkey: 'It’s Hard to be a Hero', says Journalism Group as Dozens of Reporters Sued—More than 60 journalists have been targeted by 100 lawsuits since a corruption probe incriminated government ministers in 2013, according to a promine...
- + 5,000 Athletes from Abroad Expected to Participate in 6th Pan-Armenian Games—The Armenian government today held a meeting regarding this summer’s 6th annual Pan-Armenian Games to be held in the country from August 2-13. More....
- + Service Sector Rates Up 3.2% in Armenia—From January 2014 to January 2015, rates for services in Armenia rose by 3.2% according to the country’s National Statistical Service (NSS). More......
- + Historic Ecumenical Service to Be Held May 7 at Washington National Cathedral—Join Wait List for Ecumenical Service Tickets “I am a proud person. I am the grandchild of a saint,” said Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of t...
- + Yegparian: What’s the Point?—In just over a month, it will crescendo. It has already begun. Weeks and weeks worth of commemorations, conferences, demonstrations, marches, memorial...
- + Sara Vosgarichian Dedicated Her Life to the ARS—HAVERHILL, Mass.—For more than 50 years, Zarouhi (Sara) Vosgarichian was all heart and soul when it came to the Armenian Relief Society (ARS), both in...
- + ELA Condemns the Inaction of the RA Police in Detecting the Crime—On March 13, 2015, between 19:00 and 20:00, unidentified persons entered the ELA office and took away 2 notebooks. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry Refutes Azerbaijani Video Showing Surrender of Armenian Soldier—The Artsakh defense ministry claims that the video is a fabrication and an Azerbaijani attempt to show that its forces were in control on the ground ...
- + Armenian Parliament Passes Bill Condemning 1915 Genocide of Greeks and Assyrians—By a vote of 177-0, Armenia’s parliament today passed a bill condemning the 1915-1923 Genocide of Greeks and Assyrians by Ottoman Turkey. More... [...
- + Naira Zohrabyan - Prosperous Armenia Is Part of the Opposition—Naira Zohrabyan, who has assumed leadership of the beleaguered Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) after the ignominious retreat from politics of Gagik Tsa...
- + Spelling Squabble Over Greek and Assyrian Genocide Bill: Lower or Upper Case?—While the bill, introduced by Deputy Speaker Edvard Sharmazanov (of Greek extraction) was supported by all parliamentary factions, a debate ensued ove...
- + Uzbekistan: President's Daughter Investigated for Bribe Taking—Gulnara Karimova, the elder daughter of Uzbek President Islam Karimov, has been accused of taking bribes for allowing Scandinavian and Russian telecom...
- + ‘Martyred Writers’ Anthology Brings Western Armenian Literature from 1915 to 2015—On March 7, Dr. Herand Markarian presented his new book, The Martyred Armenian Writers 1915-1922 , at the Armenian Community Center’s Shahnazarian Ha...
- + Poem: Requiem—Hovhannes»Tumanian , 1916 Translated by » Tatul Sonentz And I stood up, as our ancient custom dictates, To summon peace for my butchered kinsmen’...
- + Mouradian Speaks at First Genocide Commemoration in Aintab (Full Text)—The Story of Two Armenian Midwives Below is the text of a lecture delivered by scholar and former Armenian Weekly editor Khatchig Mouradian at the ...
- + Armenian Defense Minister Travels to Artsakh: Visits Soldiers Wounded in March 19 Firefight—Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan left for Artsakh today to tour the frontline positions where three Armenian soldiers were killed on March 19 ...
- + Armenian Exports of Live Fish Nearly Quadruple in 2014—The National Statistial Service reports that the country exported close to 96,000 tons of live fish last year. Despite yearly increases, during the pr...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry: Front Line Relatively Calm—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that the situation on the border is relatively quiet in the wake of yesterday’s clash that left three Armenian...
- + A Fusion of Old and New: Los Angeles Element Band Brings Innovative Sound to Yerevan—The band members like to call their unique product a part of the world music scene. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Moldova: Two Russian Journalists Banned for Five Years—Authorities in Moldova have banned two Russian journalists from entering the country, preventing them from presenting a documentary on Crimea. More....
- + President Sargsyan: Happy Nowruz to Armenia's Kurds and Iran—Armenian President Sezh Sargsyan has sent a letter of congratulations to Kurds living in Armenia on the occasion of Newroz (Nowruz) marking the first ...
- + Napkin Art: Gyumri’s Noush Petrosyan Sketches Caf? Patrons—A wide and warm smile is etched on her face, and her expressive eyes get rounder from confusion when Gyumri’s Gallery 25 director Aleksan Ter-Minasyan...
- + Three Artsakh Servicemen Killed, Four Injured—STEPANAKERT (A.W.)—Azerbaijani Special Forces attacked Armenian positions in the northern part of the contact line near Gyulistan on March 19, the Nag...
- + ‘One Nation, One Culture’ Event Held in NJ for Centennial—LODI, N.J.—On Sun., March 1, the New Jersey chapter of the Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Society hosted a cultural evening titled, “One...
- + Shifting the Armenian National Narrative on Women—An Interview with Award-Winning Educator and Author Sona Zeitlian Special for the Armenian Weekly Throughout Armenian history, women have held va...
- + Farmer’s Advice: Assist Local Wheat Growers Rather than Enriching Imported Flour—Smbat Hakobyan, who’s been growing wheat in the Shirak village of Anoushavan for the past twenty years, says there’s a much better alternative to enri...
- + Artsakh Defense Army Reports 3 of Its Soldiers Killed and 4 Wounded Repulsing Azerbaijani Incursion—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that three of its soldiers were killed and four wounded during a two hour firefight to repulse an Azerbaijani i...
- + ABMDR Passes European Licensing Inspection with Flying Colors—The renewal of the Stem Cell Harvesting Center’s EFI license will enable the facility to continue its collaboration with laboratories and transplant c...
- + Armenia's "Civil Initiative" Movement Works to Become Political Party—The governing council of the Civil Initiative organization in Armenia has issued a press communiqu? stating that a group has been formed to transform ...
- + Over 40 House Members Introduce ‘Truth and Justice’ Resolution, Call for Genocide Recognition—WASHINGTON—Today, Reps. Robert Dold (R-Ill.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), David Valadao (R-Calif.), and Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), along with 40 other member...
- + Armenian Protesters Trap Turkish Ambassador in Beirut Theater—BEIRUT, Lebanon (A.W.)—Turkey’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Suleiman Inan Oz Yildiz, was temporarily trapped today inside a Beirut movie theater, as Armeni...
- + ‘1915’ Movie Trailer Released, Opening Dates Announced (Video)—LOS ANGELES—In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Bloodvine Media, in conjunction with Strongman and mTuckman Media, plans to re...
- + Two Prominent Istanbul-Armenians: Two Widely Divergent Views of 1915—Hetq talks to Bedros ?irino?lu and Dikran Altun, two influential members of the Armenian community of Istanbul regarding their perceptions of the even...
- + UNICEF Rep in Armenia Pushes Flawed PR Regarding Enriched Flour Initiative—Manja Henriette Ahrens, who heads the UNICEF office in Armenia, is so intent to publicize the enriched flour project sponsored by her organization in ...
- + Lap of Luxury: Armenian Prime Minister Flies to Kuwait and Back for $48,985—On March 11, 2015 Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan headed a delegation to Kuwait for a two day visit at the invitation of the Kuwaiti prime mi...
- + EU: New Europol Team to Combat Human Smuggling Gangs in Mediterranean—Europol, the European Union's Netherlands-based police agency, launched a new initiative to tackle human trafficking gangs operating across the Medite...
- + Worldwide Release April 17: Film “1915” To Shed Light on Forgotten Armenian Genocide—In honor of the 100th anniversary of the forgotten genocide that ravaged the Armenian population of Ottoman Turkey, Bloodvine Media, in conjunction wi...
- + Tired of the Same Old Song: Nairit Employees Protest Yet Again for Back Wages—Disgruntled Nairit Rubber Plant employees again demonstrated outside the Government Building in Yerevan today demanding another meeting with Prime Min...
- + Referendums to be Held on Creation of Cluster Communities in Armenia—The Armenian government will conduct referendums in three provinces (Lori, Syunik and Tavoush) to see if local residents are for or against the idea o...
- + Members of Congress to Unveil Genocide Resolution on Wednesday—WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Wed., March 18, Reps. Robert Dold (R-Ill.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), David Valadao (R-Calif.), and Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), as well ...
- + Sassounian: New York Turned into an Armenian City for a Few Days Last Week—New York City, the unofficial Capital of the World, became the hub of major Armenian events last week on the eve of the Armenian Genocide Centennial. ...
- + Panel at Harvard on ‘Armenia 1915-Auschwitz 1945’—BELMONT, Mass.—A special program commemorating the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide and the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, entitl...
- + 56th Venice Biennale: Diaspora-Armenian Artists to be Featured at Armenian Pavilion—Armenia’s pavilion will be handed over to Armenian artists residing outside of Armenia, in a symbolic gesture to this year’s centennial of the 1915 Ge...
- + Armenian FM Hosts Reps of the Preparatory Committee for Ministerial Conference of Francophonie—On March 17, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received members of the Preparatory Committee for the 31st Ministerial Conference of Franco...
- + Ghost Village of Tegher: Who Profits from Holding Elections in Community of Twelve Permanent Residents?—The Aragatzotn village of Tegher, spread across the slope of a mountain, is only visible after traversing the last turn of a winding road. More... [...
- + Turkey: Trafficking Boats Intercepted after UN Warns of Crisis—Two incidents involving migrant boats near the Turkish coast have followed UN warnings last week that Syrian refugees are being driven into the arms o...
- + Mexicoleaks: Journalists Fired After Joining Whistleblowing Alliance—Mexican news reporter Carmen Aristegui has been fired after publicly supporting new anti-corruption whistleblowing alliance Mexicoleaks More... [Cat...
- + Mouradian’s ‘My Mother’s Voice’ Adapted to Film—NEW YORK—To preserve her mother’s legacy, author and filmmaker Kay Mouradian wrote the biographical memoir, My Mother’s Voice , in 2013. The book has...
- + Sarkisian Approves Concept Paper on Constitutional Amendments—YEREVAN (A.W.) – On March 14, President Serge Sarkisian gave his approval to the Concept Paper on Constitutional Amendments tendered by the Specialize...
- + ‘Responsibility 2015’ a Resounding Success—Conference Attracts Hundreds from U.S. and Beyond NEW YORK (A.W.)—Hundreds converged in New York last weekend to attend the “Responsibility 2015” co...
- + Textbook Procurement in Armenia: School Principals Play with Millions of Drams—Sometimes, the winning publishers have supplied textbooks at a greater price than their competitors. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Address by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at the Euronest PA Committee on Politicial Affairs, Human Rights and Democracy—On March 3, the European People's Party has passed a resolution which calls on Turkey to recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide committed by the ...
- + EIB Lends 10 Million Euros to Construct High Voltage Connection Between Armenia and Georgia—The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 10 million to finance the construction of an electricity transmission line and a high voltage direct...
- + Romania: Finance Minister Quits over Two-Million Euro Bribe Claims—Romanian finance minister Darius Valcov has resigned over allegations he took a huge bribe when serving in a previous mayoral post. More... [Categor...
- + Bosnia’s Radoncic Accused at Kelmendi Drug Trial in Kosovo—Bosnian politician and media mogul Fahrudin Radoncic allegedly claimed to have the final word on any assassinations or other illicit activity conducte...
- + Andorra: Authorities Take Over Bank in Money Laundering Storm—Andorran authorities have taken control of Banca Privada d'Andorra (BPA) after the US treasury named the bank a “primary money laundering concern”. ...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Four Held over Suspected Plot to Supply Bomb to Sweden—Bosnian police have arrested five suspects who allegedly built an explosive device for export to Sweden to be used in a terrorist attack. More... [C...
- + Javakhk ‘Deserters’ Call on the Youth to Return and Enrich the Region—This year has been declared the year of Javakhk cultural centers and that renovations will begin at such sites More... [Category: Politics]
- + Personal Finances: Winners in Yesterday’s Mayoral Elections in Armavir Province—By a vote of 9,246 to 810, Ruben Khlghatyan was reelected as mayor of Armavir yesterday. 810 votes were nullified as invalid in the local election in ...
- + Artsakh to Conduct Trial Census This Week—Artsakh will hold a trial census this week to prepare for an official population count scheduled to take place this October. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Nazo Bravo Releases Web Series Documenting Trip to Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly Los Angeles-based actor and hip-hop artist Nazo Bravo (Naz Aslanian) released the first episode of a documentary web...
- + Genocide Memorial to Open in Stepanakert—Memorial to House Genocide Relics from Der Zor STEPANAKERT (A.W.) – The opening ceremony of Stepanakert’s Armenian Genocide monument will take place...
- + ARS Commemorates Genocide Centennial in NY—Several events dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, initiated by the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Central Executive Board, with the ...
- + Canadian Prime Minister Meets with Armenian Conservatives—On March 4, members of the Armenian Canadian Conservative Association (ACCA) met with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper shortly after he announce...
- + Repressive actions against journalists in Crimea, Ukraine; OSCE Representative calls for immediate release of journalist—OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovi? condemned the intimidation of independent journalists in Crimea following the detention to...
- + New Web Site Assesses Armenian Genocide Losses—Yerevan – Armenian Genocide Losses 1915, is a new web site created by an independent research group in Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + European Parliament Urges EU Member States to Recognize Genocide—STRASBOURG (A.W.)—The European Parliament (EP) has called on European Union (EU) Member States to recognize the Armenian Genocide ahead of the 100th a...
- + ARF, Sarkisian Discuss Constitutional Reforms—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Representatives of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) met with President Serge Sarkisian to discuss their proposals on constit...
- + Armenia Releases Eurovision 2015 Entry ‘Don’t Deny’ (Video)—VIENNA, Austria (A.W.) – Armenia’s Eurovision 2015 song entry, “Don’t Deny,” was released earlier today. Diasporan artists from five continents and on...
- + Etchmiadzin Hospital: Limping Along with 30 Year Old Medical Equipment—In the past few years the Armavir Provincial Government has not allocated any funds for health-related projects. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Single Source Procurements: Taxpayers Assist Business Interests of Former Minister of Health’s Sons—The state budget has become the main source for government officials and their relatives to develop their businesses. Oftentimes, companies that win s...
- + The 5th ArmNet ?aunched in Yerevan—Today Orange, Maeutica Branding Agency and “Internet Society” NGO have announced the launch of the 5th annual “ArmNet” project. More... [Category: ...
- + Russians Moving to Latvia: Dream or Nightmare?—Vitaly Mansky, a Russian documentary director, knows exactly when he decided to establish a sanctuary outside of the Russian Federation. It was the s...
- + President Sargsyan Discusses Constitutional Reforms with Pan-National Movement Reps—Within the scope of the constitutional reform process, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met today with Armenian Pan-National Movement party represent...
- + Armenian President Discusses Constitutional Reform Process with Free Democrats—Within the scope of the constitutional reform process, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met today with Free Democrats Party representatives Khachatur...
- + Fishing Rights at Stake: Tabatzghour Residents Take Company Owned by MP Ayvazyan to Court—Tabatzghour residents want to stop Ayvazyan from building a fish farming enterprise on a lake in the village. They also want to be granted first fishi...
- + Montenegro: Reporters Call on Tax Authority to Investigate Former President—Montenegro's leading anti-corruption group, MANS, has demanded that tax authorities investigate the finances of the former president of Serbia and Mon...
- + Genocide Centennial in D.C.: Events Proceeding at Top Speed—WASHINGTON—Preparations for the Armenian Genocide Centennial commemorations, slated to take place in Washington, D.C., from May 7-9, are proceeding wi...
- + 100 LIVES Initiative Launched in New York—Clooney and Wiesel Co-Chair Human Rights Award NEW YORK (A.W.) – The launch of an initiative entitled 100 LIVES was announced on March 10 in New Yor...
- + Mouradian: ‘Only That, Which I Gave to Others’—In Memory of Bill Hausrath At long last, what is there left from life? What’s left to me? Strange as it seems, only that, which I gave to others… ...
- + Genocide Survivors Get Free Medical Check-ups In Armenia—At the behest of Armenia’s Ministry of Health, a committee has been established to provide health services to survivors and eye witness to the 1915 Ar...
- + Robbery of Etchmiadzin Bank Thwarted—A robbery at the Etchmiadzin branch of VTB Bank was thwarted today, according to a statement released by the bank. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hungary: Third Brokerage Firm in a Row Loses License—The National Bank of Hungary revoked the license of brokerage firm Quaestor Financial Hrurira on March 10, the latest development in a scandal that ha...
- + Azerbaijan: Ismayilova Writes New Letter From Jail—Khadija Ismayilova, the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and OCCRP investigative journalist detained in Azerbaijan, has written a letter sharply critic...
- + Address by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the Special Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council—"It is a pleasure to address the Permanent Council again. Last time I was here in 2013 in my capacity as the Chairman of the Committee of the Min...
- + Romania: Multiple Raids Nab 46 Drug Trafficking Suspects—Raids ordered by Romanian prosecutors resulted in a court hearing Wednesday for 46 people suspected of drug trafficking. More... [Category: Politics...
- + Acclaimed Journalists Marchand and Perrier to Speak at NAASR—BELMONT, Mass.—On Thurs., March 19, acclaimed French journalists Laure Marchand and Guillaume Perrier will present a talk in conjunction with their ne...
- + Describing the Indescribable: 1915—The following is an excerpt from The Armenian Genocide: The Essential Reference Guide (Santa Barbara, ABC-CLIO, 2015), edited by Alan Whitehorn, t...
- + The Armenians of Bangkok—Special for the Armenian Weekly Bangkok evokes a myriad of impressions. Some will envision gloriously colored temples, incredible Thai street food, ...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia met the President of Slovenia—On March 10, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian was received by the President of Slovenia Borut Pahor. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights: “My job is to push the Armenian authorities to do more and to move faster”—I hope to continue having discussions with officials and I hope that I can help push this discussion forward. More... [Category: Politics]
- + George Clooney to Award Inaugural Humanitarian Prize in Yerevan on April 24, 2016—The humanitarian prize, to be announced on Tuesday in New York, is part of an expansive effort by prominent Armenians to ensure that the history of th...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister to Address OSCE Permanent Council Session—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian leaves for Vienna today to address a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council. More... [Category: P...
- + International Figures Unite to Announce New Humanitarian Prize as Part of 100 LIVES Initiative—The 100 LIVES initiative is launching today expressing gratitude to the individuals and institutions whose heroic actions saved Armenian lives during ...
- + President Sargsyan Tours First Carrefour Market in Armenia—Sargsyan toured the store, located in Yerevan Mall, with Christian De Nale, Carrefour Armenia Country Manager, and Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan. Mo...
- + Armenia Sports Minister Backs Participation in Baku 2015—Armenia’s Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Gabriel Ghazaryan says he supports the participation of Armenian athletes in the 2015 European Games to...
- + Lebanon, Armenia Discuss Strengthening of Defense Cooperation—At a meeting today in Yerevan, Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan discussed defense cooperation issues with Lebanese Brigadier General Manuel K...
- + Tajik Opposition Leader Gunned Down in Istanbul, Three in Custody—Turkish police have arrested three men in connection with the murder of Tajik opposition leader Umarali Kuvatov, who was shot and killed in Istanbul l...
- + Archbishop Aram Ateshian: 'Women from Armenia Come to Istanbul, marry Turks, and cover their heads'—And what about the Armenians who come here from Armenia? When I talk to some of them in Armenian, they answer back in Turkish. I ask them, ‘Aren’t yo...
- + OCCRP Launches Secure Whistleblowing Platform—The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project is proud to launch its new, secure whistleblowing platform OCCRP Leaks today. More... [Categor...
- + Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Slovenia Discuss Bilateral Relations in Ljubljana—Foreign Minister of Armenia touched upon the commemoration events on the occasion of Centennial of the Armenian Genocide to be held in Armenia and a...
- + Armenia should intensify its efforts to ensure gender equality and protect human rights in the justice system—The Commissioner recommends addressing the problem of non-combat violence in the army by ensuring accountability and strengthening measures to prevent...
- + Vanishing Species: International Experts Find Fault with CITES ‘Documents’—Wild animals imported to Armenia are not only circumventing monitoring by the customs inspectorate but also that of the veterinary inspectorate. Mor...
- + Montenegrin Official's Wife Stashed Millions in Switzerland—Djordjina Marovic, wife of a top Montenegrin official, had US$3.8 million in an account in the Swiss Bank HSBC, according to leaked documents. More....
- + Heading to Artsakh: In the Company of R?nin—During the feudal period of Japan (1185-1868), a r?nin (???) was classified as a samurai who did not have a lord or master. A samurai would become a r...
- + Prometey Bank has grown its regulatory total capital—On March 6, 2015, Prometey Bank issued and privately placed EUR 10.0 million long-term subordinated bonds to a leading Swiss bank, as a result of whic...
- + Letter: A Blizzard in Perspective—Dear Editor, Here I sit looking out my second-floor window in Watertown, Mass., as yet another blizzard-load of snow dumps itself during this record-...
- + Artsakh: Overnight Raids Aim to Thwart Azeri Attacks—STEPANAKERT (A.W.) – The Defense Ministry of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic (Artsakh) reported that the Karabagh Defense Army conducted two overnight r...
- + NKR Police Face Dismissal for Berdzor Attack—STEPANAKERT (A.W.) – On March 6, the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR) police moved to sack ten officers for their violent response to several oppositio...
- + Cancer Screenings in Northern Armenian Mining Town Reveal a Growing Health Problem—250 of the 500 males screening for prostate cancer were diagnosed with prostate adenoma. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Mexico: Los Zetas Kingpin Captured—Mexican police have arrested Omar Trevino Morales, leader of Los Zetas – one of the country's largest and most dangerous drug cartels. More... [Cate...
- + Azerbaijan: Court Prolongs Detention of Khadija Ismayilova—fficials in Baku today extended the pre-trial detention of investigative reporter Khadija Ismayilova. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sleeping with Our Enemy: Russia Sells Weapons to Azerbaijan—Russia has sold some $4 billion worth of modern weapons to Azerbaijan in the past few years, with perhaps more to come. These include S-300 air defens...
- + Azerbaijan: More Isolated than Ever—Special for the Armenian Weekly Over the course of the past seven years, the influence of the West has waned in the South Caucasus, as its attentio...
- + Experts, Celebrities to Speak at ‘Responsibility 2015’ Luncheon and Reception—Click Here to Register for Luncheon and Reception NEW YORK—Registration is now open for the “Lunch with Robert Fisk” and Saturday Night VIP Recepti...
- + The Emeksiz Sisters of Istanbul: “The Armenians call us Turks, and the Turks call us Armenians”—The Emeksiz sisters of Istanbul are on a mission to tell people in Armenia about the fate of their Armenian grandfather Khachik and others who shared...
- + Teach For Armenia is the 36th Teach For All network partner—Today Teach For Armenia announced that it has joined the Teach For All global network. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Political Farewell: Tsarukyan Steps Down as Prosperous Armenia Party President—At a special summit of the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) held today in Yerevan, Gagik Tsarukyan said he pulling out of politics and now longer has a...
- + Vardan Oskanian Quits Prosperous Armenia: 'Party couldn't achieve fundamental change'—Former Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanian issues a press release today stating that he is leaving the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) because i...
- + Foreign Minister of Armenia Meets Israeli President in Jerusalem—President Rivlin and Minister Nalbandian noted the importance of intensification of political dialogue, which, in their opinion, would give the possi...
- + Armenia-Council of Europe Action Plan Steering Committee Session In Yerevan—During the meeting, the results of implementation of Action Plan for Armenia 2012 – 2014 in the fields of human rights, rule of law and democracy wer...
- + Spain: former finance minister of Ukraine arrested in seaside resort swoop—Spanish authorities have arrested Ukraine’s former finance minister Yuri Kolobov on suspicion of embezzlement. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Attends Armenian Genocide Centennial Concert in Jerusalem—The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra is dedicating its concert to the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide, and I would like to thank all those who worked ...
- + Javakh News Launches Armenian Edition—Open Borders says the site, financed and technically assisted by the United States National Endowment for Democracy and the Czech social and ecologic...
- + At Least Seven Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed Overnight, Reports Artsakh Defense Army—The Artsakh Defense Army reports that it killed at least seven Azerbaijani soldiers last night and early this morning in moves to counter Azerbaijani...
- + Armenia Appoints Ambassador to Slovenia—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today appointed Sargis Ghazaryan as the country’s ambassador to Slovenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sassounian: Let’s Kick Genocide Denialist Bill Shuster Out of Congress—I reported last week on the Armenian-American community’s success in securing the cancellation of Los Angeles City’s $845,000 contract with the Gephar...
- + Erdogan Fined for Insulting Turkey-Armenia Peace Monument—ANKARA (A.W.)—An Istanbul court has ordered Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to pay 10,000 Turkish liras ($4,000 USD) to artist Mehmet Aksoy for...
- + Dersim Leaders Embrace Armenian Roots, Plan Armenia Trip—Armenian Weekly readers will remember well the historic first journey taken by 50 “hidden Armenians” from Diyarbakir (Dikranagerd) last August to Arme...
- + Bayandour: Village of Budding Champions—The sound of children playing football on the barren field breaks the silence enveloping the village of Bayandour in Armenia’s Shirak Province. Mor...
- + Azerbaijan: Jailed Journalist Rebukes President, Calls Charges Insulting—Jailed journalist Khadija Ismayilova has released to the media her defiant closing statement in a closed trial last week, in which she calls the Azerb...
- + London: Billions in ‘Dirty’ Money Fueling UK Real Estate Boom—According to a new report from Transparency International (TI), the London property market has been flooded with billions of pounds in dirty capital ...
- + In Armenia the Rich Rule: Liberal Democracy Is Plutocracy—In Armenia today, as in other capitalist democracies, the wealthiest few hold a near-total monopoly of political power. More... [Category: Politics]
- + EPP Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Calls on Turkey to Face History—BRUSSELS (A.W.)—On March 3, the European People’s Party (EPP) adopted a resolution recognizing and condemning the Armenian Genocide. According t...
- + French-Armenian Activist Showers Turkish Ambassador in Red Juice (Video)—‘Nor Seround’ Claims Responsibility: ‘There Can Be No Peace Without Justice’ PARIS (A.W.)—On March 2, a French-Armenian activist threw a...
- + Prelacy’s NE Conference Rallies Around Genocide Centennial—WORCESTER, MASS.—“Your church. Your nation. Engage!” These»words served as a backdrop and motivational tool for delegates attending the Prelacy’s New ...
- + “The Seat Is Sweet”: What’s Holding Up Elections for a New Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople?—The Armenian community of Istanbul believes there is only one reason why elections to appoint a new Patriarch Of Constantinople haven’t been held—Arch...
- + From Lake to Table: Armenian MP Builds Fish Market in Tbilisi—Vardan Ayvazyan, a Republican Party MP in Armenia’s parliament who heads the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, is building a huge fish market in...
- + Abstract Photo Exhibit Opens in Yerevan—A one man abstract photo exhibition featuring the work of Aztag newspaper photographer Gabriel Panosyan opened today at the Yerevan History Museum M...
- + Armenian Bar Association on Genocide Centennial: “Let Our Redemption Begin and End with Us”—The two girls were born three months and three hundred miles apart in 1909, one in Kharpert’s Kessrik village and the other in Ordu’s seaside hills an...
- + Hovsepian, Messenger to Perform in Belmont—BELMONT, Mass.—The winners of the 2015 Belmont High School Concerto Competition, Haig Hovsepian and Hanna Messenger, will perform selected pieces at t...
- + NAASR to Present Program Honoring Near East Relief at Heritage Museum—LEXINGTON, Mass.—On Sun., April 12, the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR), in partnership with the Near East Foundation, ...
- + Armenian Youth Stage ‘Die-in’ on ‘Zero Discrimination Day’—LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Armenian activists staged a “die-in” demonstration on March 1, to raise awareness about the Armenian Genocide. The protest actio...
- + In 1999, Russia Wanted to Try Its Two Soldiers Accused of Murder in Gyumri; Armenia Refused—In the first installment of this article comparing the cases of murders committed by Russian soldiers, the first in 1999 and the second in January o...
- + Azerbaijani Fire Kills Armenian Soldier Killed on Artsakh Frontline—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that Azerbaijani gunfire killed one of its frontline soldiers last night. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Victims' Family Appeal: Vardan Petrosyan Should Get Minimum of Six Years—While Vardan Petrosyan, the performance artist sentenced on January 29 to five years for his complicity in a deadly October 2013 car accident that ki...
- + Artsakh Remembers Sumgait Pogroms, 1,200 ARF Members Join Commemoration—STEPANAKERT (A.W.)—Around 1,200 members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) joined high-level officials and citizens in Na...
- + Illinois Holocaust Museum Hosts Symposium for Centennial—SKOKIE, Ill.—On Feb. 8, the second largest Holocaust museum in the United States hosted the symposium, “American Response and American Philanthropy,” ...
- + Hayastan All-Armenian Fund to Construct Community Center in Mushkapat—The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is building a community center in Mushkapat, a village in Artsakh’s (Nagorno-Karabagh) Martuni region. The project is c...
- + Activists Turn Their Backs to Denialist Speakers at UofT—TORONTO, Canada—On Feb. 27, Armenian youth held a silent protest at a lecture entitled “WWI 100th Anniversary-Human Suffering in Eastern Anatolia,” fe...
- + Tonsillectomy Gone Horribly Wrong: Ministry of Health Absolves Physicians of Medical Malpractice—Everyone wants to wash their hands of any responsibility regarding what happened to little 6 year-old Hasmik. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Baghdad-Yerevan-Erbil: A Commercial or Political Route?—Armenia’s General Civil Aviation Department reports that the Iraqi Airways flight, linking Baghdad and Yerevan with a quick stopover in Erbil, will op...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Judge Accused of Recieving Bribes from Alleged Organized Crime Figures—Police in Bosnia and Herzegovina have arrested a senior appeals court judge who is suspected of taking bribes from two men whose sentences were overtu...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies After Being Shot: Ministry Investigating Circumstances—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that a soldier died yesterday at a defensive military outpost from a fatal gunshot wound. More... [Category:...
- + Pogharian’s High School Science Fair Project Leads to Medical Possibilities—Special for the Armenian Weekly While volunteering at the Montreal General Hospital, 17-year-old Anya Pogharian was fascinated by the dialysis machi...
- + Congresswoman Chu Commemorates Anti-Armenian Massacres—Condemns»Baku,»Sumgait, Kirovabad Massacres, Defends Artsakh’s Right to Freedom WASHINGTON— U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.) took to th...
- + South Dakota House Recognizes Armenian Genocide—Becomes 43rd State to Recognize the Armenian Genocide PIERRE, S.D. (Asbarez)—The South Dakota House of Representatives on Thursday passed a resoluti...
- + Armenian Mining Exec – International Investors Interested in Gegharkounik Gold Fields—Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection has given the green light for International Gold to conduct geological studies around the Tzarasar goldfield i...
- + FBI’s ‘Largest Cybercrime Bounty Ever’ Offered for Russian Hacker—The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have announced a reward of US$ 3 million this Tuesday, Feb. 24, for information that would lea...
- + Amnesty International World Report: 2014 a ‘Year of Regression’—Amnesty International’s report for 2014 has condemned the response of the international community to worsening human rights abuses across the globe. ...
- + Romania: Anti-Corruption Agency Indictments 'Doubled' in 2014; Former Minister Arrested—Romania’s national anti-corruption agency has announced that 2014 was its most productive year yet, according to an annual report released on Tuesday....
- + Armenia: My Illusion—For a Turk, going to Armenia seems a crazy idea. It’s not like going anywhere else with a Turkish passport. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sex Ed a Taboo in Armenia: If Taught at All, It’s by Phys Ed Teachers, Some 80 Years Old—The highest number of HIV cases was reported in Yerevan, the capital: 667 cases, which constitute 34.2% of all registered cases. More... [Category: ...
- + Contemporary Genocide Play to Debut in NYC in April—NEW YORK—Although the Armenian Genocide occurred a century ago,»descendants»of victims are still grappling with the consequences»of this historic cala...
- + ‘Chhange’ to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide—The Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education (Chhange) will be hosting a number of events in commemoration of the Centenary of the Ar...
- + Around 1,000 ARF Members to Visit Artsakh on Feb. 27—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Around 1,000 members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) will travel from Armenia to Artsakh (Karabagh) on ...
- + Gyumri Murders: Differences in 1999 and 2015 Cases Involving Russian Soldiers—Hetq searched the court archives to compare the case materials regarding the January 12, 2015 murder of seven members of the Gyumri Avetisyan family, ...
- + OCCRP Double Finalist for European Press Prize—The European Press Prize's annual European Awards for Journalism shortlist includes two OCCRP investigations. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Babaian-Khachikian to Present on Cultural Heritage of the Armenians in Isfahan—On March 2, Ani Babaian-Khachikian will speak at a dinner meeting of the St. James Armenian Church Men’s Club about the cultural heritage of the...
- + Police Hang Turkish Flags on Starbucks Storefronts in Adana—Special for the Armenian Weekly Adana Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Huseyin Oral instructed the municipality’s police to hang Turkish flags at the...
- + Turkey’s Tactics of ‘Oriental Slyness’—Turkey has announced that the annual commemoration of the Gallipoli Dardanelles battles of World War I, which was traditionally held on March 18, will...
- + Ismayilova Convicted, Fined in Yet Another Case—In a closed-door trial on Monday, a Baku court convicted investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova of libel and fined her 2,500 Azerbaijani manat (a...
- + Montenegro: Probe into Police HQ Contract Begins—A probe into a multi-million euro contract for a police headquarters building in Montenegro has begun. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh PM and Armenian Minister Discuss Sector Cooperation—At a meeting today in Stepanakert between Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan and Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency...
- + Number of Registered Drug Users in Armenia Passes 5,000—There are 60 intravenous drug users registered at the Lori Provincial Neuro-Psychiatric Dispensary in the northern Armenian town of Vanadzor. More.....
- + Aboard the Armenian Heritage Cruise—By Ara Yeretsian The Armenian Heritage Cruise (AHC) did it again! From Jan. 17-24, nearly 1,000 Armenians enjoyed 7 days of 24-carat fun on board the...
- + Poem: I Am Cricket . . .—I am cricket, Always singing Astride a nimble reed… A drop of hope Deep inside me Turns to stream and Songs flow from my lips… A shoot of...
- + Banners Celebrating Genocide Displayed in Turkey—Anti-Armenian Protests Held in Istanbul Anti-Armenian banners celebrating the Armenian Genocide have been displayed in cities around Turkey. Meanwhi...
- + Armenia’s Latest Staged Show - Yet Another Anti-Corruption Drive—Things aren't really as bad as they might seem. We can consider all of Armenia’s issues with corruption solved with the formation of the Anti-Corrupti...
- + Ukraine: Yanukovych Vows to Return to Ukraine—Viktor Yanukovych, the disgraced former president of Ukraine, says he will return to Ukraine if the opportunity arises. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Decorated Artsakh Vets Hand Over Medals to Sefilyan—Two celebrated Artsakh war veterans, protesting the actions of the Artsakh police and other law enforcement bodies that occurred on January 31 in Berd...
- + Watchdogs Urge EU Representative to Speak Up Over Azerbaijan Crackdown—International groups are asking Stavros Lambrinidis, the European Union’s representative for human rights, to challenge Azerbaijani authorities this w...
- + A Family Affair: Business Interests of President of Armenia’s National Assembly—Naturally, Galust Sahakyan knows the companies issuing dividends to his wife. It’s another question whether it’s in his best interest to divulge their...
- + The International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation to Honor Armenians Who Aided Holocaust Victims—To date, 24 Armenians have been officially recognized as Righteous among the Nations, but many more stories are waiting to be revealed. More... [Cat...
- + World Bank to Assist Renovation of Senior Schools in Armenia—At a meeting today between Armenian Minister of Education Armen Ashotyan and World Bank Armenia Country Manager Laura Bailey, it was agreed that the b...
- + Bohjalian to Speak at Watertown Public Library—Library Holds Centennial Events in March Ten-time»New York Times»best-selling author Chris Bohjalian will appear at the Watertown Free Public Librar...
- + ?Khojali: A Pretext to Incite Ethnic Hatred?—On Feb. 20, the Human Rights Association of Turkey issued a statement in response to a planned anti-Armenian demonstration on Feb. 22 in Istanbul, ope...
- + Turkey Denies Report on Cancellation of Gallipoli Commemoration Events—Sources close to the Turkish government have denied the»Sunday’s Zaman report»that claimed the Gallipoli commemoration events have been canceled, acco...
- + Italian Researcher: Armenian and Azerbaijani Migrants in Turkey Both Want to Make Money—Most Armenians, on the other hand, do not plan to live the rest of their lives in Turkey. They cannot picture themselves as part of Turkish society. H...
- + Deputy Environment Minister's Confession: Illegal Animal Trade Exists but We Haven't Uncovered any Actual Evidenc—While Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Nature Protection Khachik Hakobyan confesses that Armenia has a problem regarding the illegal trade of endangered a...
- + New Artists for Peace Music Video with Ken Davitian Kicks Off Stop Racism Campaign—A new music video featuring an impressive line-up of celebrities hits YouTube this week, hoping to go viral in the hope of stopping racism around the ...
- + Breaking: Gallipoli Commemorations Canceled in Turkey—Disinterest by World Leaders Reason for Cancellation ANKARA (A.W.)—The commemoration ceremonies marking the centennial of the Gallipoli Campaign of ...
- + Azerbaijan Accuses Armenian, French Eurovision Entries of Being Political—Kaprelian to Join Genealogy in Representing Armenia at Eurovision VIENNA, Austria (A.W.)— Artists from five continents will represent Armenia in th...
- + Concert to Commemorate Genocide Centennial—The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee presents Grammy Award-nominated soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian in concert with her husband, pianist Serouj Kra...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Feb. 21, 2015)—Maxim How can we expect someone else to keep our secret if we cannot keep it ourselves? … La Rochefoucauld Armenian Proverb There are m...
- + Prison Reform in Armenia: ‘The Butchers Continue to Operate without Punishment’—Human rights organizations and defenders, both locally in Armenia and internationally, have been critical of the reports the CPT has been sending to ...
- + Sargsyan Rejects Face to Face Meeting with Ter Petrosyan Over Genocide Proclamation—Ter-Petrosyan basically lambasted the proclamation on several points, one being that the body (state commemorative organizing committee) that drafted...
- + Leak Reveals US and UK Spies Hacked Mobile Phone Data in Bulk—British and American agencies have harvested encryption codes that allowed them to access the voice calls and messages of millions of mobile phone use...
- + Sleeping with Our Enemy: Russia Sells Weapons to Azerbaijan—Russia has sold some $4 billion worth of modern weapons to Azerbaijan in the past few years, with perhaps more to come. More... [Category: Politics]
- + 900 Ceasefire Violations by Azerbaijan in Last Week—Artsakh’s Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire along the Line of Contact some 900 times during the past week. More......
- + UC Berkeley Student Senate Passes Resolution Calling for Divestment from Turkey—BERKELEY, Calif.—The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) undergraduate student body Senate unanimously voted on Feb. 18 »to divest $72.6 ...
- + New Documentary: ‘Turkey, the Legacy of Silence’—PARIS, France—For the past two years, Anna Benjamin and Guillaume Clere have been driven by the desire to give a voice to descendants—in Turkey—of Arm...
- + ARS-ER Scholarship Fund Established in Honor of Vergine Jamgotchian—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA Board of Regional Directors recently announced the establishment of a $15,000 scholarship fund in hon...
- + Hrair Hawk Khatcherian: Photographer Talks About Armenia's Unrealized Potential on Eve of 100th Anniversary of Genocide—"Everyone has to start being positive and stop saying that we don’t have anything in this country.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + President Sargsyan Greets Visiting UAE Delegation—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, who also serves as president of the country’s chess federation, today welcomed a delegation from the UAE headed by ...
- + Akhtala Mining Takes Back Workers Fired Over Wage, Safety Demands—After firing thirteen employees at Armenia’s Akhtala Mining and Processing Plant for filing a petition for wage increases and better work safety condi...
- + Armenian PM to Head New Anti-Corruption Council—The Armenian government today adopted a decision to create a council tasked with fighting corruption in the country. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bulgaria: Sofia Judge Suspended in Government Wiretapping Case—The head of the Sofia City Court (SCC) has been suspended for her alleged involvement in a wiretapping operation that lasted nearly a year. More... ...
- + Bosnia: Six Arrested in Terrorism Financing Bust; Bosnic Trial Continues—Bosnian police made six arrests overnight Tuesday through Wednesday, raiding six locations in an investigation into the illegal travel of Bosnia and H...
- + Landmine Free Artsakh Clears Karegah Minefield: Two Fundraisers Planned for U.S.—The HALO Trust, the non-profit organization we partner with to remove the landmines, destroyed 21 anti-personnel mines and 6 other deadly explosive re...
- + NAASR Lecture to Compare Plunder of Properties during Armenian Genocide, Holocaust—BELMONT, Mass.—On Thurs., March 5, Umit Kurt of Clark University will present a talk entitled “‘Legal’ and ‘Official’ Plundering of Armenian and Jewis...
- + PAP Calls Off Rally, Commits to Peaceful, Legal Solution—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP) announced today that the rally scheduled to take place on Feb. 20 at Yerevan’s Liberty Square has be...
- + Sacred Justice—Special for the Armenian Weekly For the first six years of my life, my parents, brother and I lived in my maternal grandparents’ house in Syracuse,...
- + 14 Year-Old Edgar: “I’ll probably go to work at the quarry as well, breaking rocks”—The clothesline, full of wash, hanging from the second story of this building indicates that people actually live inside. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Interpol Fake Food Raids Result in Record-Sized Seizures—In a two-month operation spanning 47 countries, Interpol and Europol have seized thousands of tons of fake food and drinks. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Russia: Navalny Conviction Upheld, House Arrest Ends—A Russian appeals court has released activist Alexei Navalny from house arrest, while upholding his suspended three-and-a-half-year prison sentence. ...
- + Artsakh Defense Minister and Minsk Group Co-Chairs Meet in Stepanakert—Artsakh Minister of Defense Movses Hakobyan today met with the Minsk Group Co-Chairs (Ambassadors Igor Popov of the Russian Federation; Pierre Andrie...
- + Bill Would Grant 70% Pensions to Presidents After Leaving Office—The Armenian government has proposed a bill today that would grant a special pension amounting to 70% of their salary to presidents once they leave o...
- + Sassounian: Who Is Responsible for Turning Erdogan into a Fanatical Tyrant?—When the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in 2002, its founder, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, appeared like a devout Muslim seeking to elimin...
- + Indoor Swimming Pool Built at Gyumri Children’s Home—The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund built an indoor therapy pool and related amenities at the Children’s Home of Gyumri, which shelters and provides care t...
- + AMAA Executive Director Zaven Khanjian Delivers Hrant Dink Lecture—PARAMUS, N.J.—As part of the Armenian Missionary Association of America’s (AMAA) commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide...
- + Armenia's Official Position on 1915 Genocide: Ter-Petrosyan Calls For Face to Face Meeting with Sargsyan—Levon Ter-Petrosyan has called for a one on one meeting with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan to personally convey his concerns regarding the recentl...
- + Amulsar: even "responsible" mining is destructive - Dr. Anahid Shirinian-Orlando—Lydian International Limited company, registered in an offshore zone, presented a document entitled "Amulsar Project, November 2014" to Arme...
- + Founding Parliament Calls for Establishment of National Liberation Movement in Armenia—The Founding Parliament, in its communiqu?, goes on to say that the forces who have become the target of the regime are equally incapable of thinking ...
- + $100 Milion Scandal: Rolls-Royce Accused of Bribing Brazilian Oil Company Petrobras—British engineering firm Rolls-Royce has been accused of bribing state-controlled Brazilian oil company Petrobras for a US$ 100 million contract. Mo...
- + Russia: Oligarchs Dodging Sanctions—Companies linked to blacklisted Russian oligarchs are avoiding Western-imposed sanctions by exploiting loopholes, the Economist has revealed. More.....
- + Romania: Prime Minister's Brother-in-Law in EU Embezzlement Probe—A company owned by the sister and brother-in-law of the Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta was among 14 locations raided by anti-corruption official...
- + Tsarukyan Calls for Political Calm: "Present direction leads to no good"—Tsarukyan expressed regret that developments in Armenia over the past few days had taken a direction that “would lead to no good.” More... [Category...
- + Prosperous Armenia Pulls Out of Friday's Pan-National Rally—In a stunning reversal, the Prosperous Armenia Party (BHK) now says it will pull out of a political rally it had scheduled for this Friday along with ...
- + Founding Parliament Sues Republican Party Member for "Turkish" Reference—Armenia’s ‘Founding Parliament’ (FP) organization has sued Republican Party parliamentary faction secretary Gagik Melikyan for slander More... [Cate...
- + Armenian Environment Minister and French Ambassador Explore Greater Cooperation—At a meeting today in Yerevan, Armenia’s Minister of the Environment Aramayis Grigoryan and French Ambassador to Armenia Jean-Francois Charpentier exc...
- + ANCA Leads Pro-Karabagh Campaign on Capitol Hill—Baku-Armenians Share Eyewitness Accounts of Azerbaijani Aggression; Support Artsakh’s Security and Press for Increased US Aid WASHINGTON—A di...
- + Der Kiureghian Appointed President of AUA—YEREVAN—The American University of Armenia (AUA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Armen Der Kiureghian has accepted the position of president of AUA. D...
- + Which Cold Don’t You Prefer?—Hack! Hack! Sniffle! Sniffle! Brrr … I’m cold– and I’ve got a cold. So what else is new this winter? It seems like we’re all in the same boat....
- + Kocharian to Sargsyan: Back Off on Moves Against Tsarukyan—“On the contrary, there are signs of the opposition uniting. Any moves against the leader of the BHK will now be seen as a political witch-hunt that ...
- + Amenian President Recalls Armenia-Turkey Protocols—However, we cannot but stress the lack of political will on the part of Turkey, the distortion of the letter and spirit of the protocols and the cont...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets Speaker of the Georgian Parliament in Yerevan—On February 16, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Davit Usupashvili who's paying an official visit to ...
- + Medical Malpractice: Six Year-Old Hasmik Goes In for Tonsil Removal, Discharged with Brain Damage—Today, little Hasmik is taking an array of drugs and treatments to reverse the effects of the anesthetic overload that causes lapses in memory, mood ...
- + Diasporan Volunteer’s Journey in Armenia: Los Angeles Firefighter Paramedic Teaches First Aid in Villages—I am on my way to bring donated medical equipment to the Gyumri Ambulance Service, something I have been doing since the summer of 2013 when I first ...
- + Armenian Political Opposition Calls for "Pan-National" Rally This Friday—Three opposition political parties in Armenia (Prosperous Armenia, Armenian National Congress and Heritage) have called for a pan-national rally on Fe...
- + Armenian Deputy Prosecutor Gets $66K Apt for Free at Taxpayer Expense—On October 2, 2014, in a reversal of its former decision, the Armenian government allocated 754.8 million AMD (US$1.58 million) to upgrade the housing...
- + Billion-Dollar Cyber-Heist Shows Patience, Sophistication—An unidentified hacking group has stolen as much as US$ 1 billion from 100 different banks in 30 nations since 2013, according to a Russian cyber-secu...
- + Poem: Stranger—I search In their eyes And do not see me I hear only the silent sighs In my soul, as I fail to see Me on their minds as time flies Falls a...
- + Book Review: ‘The Martyred Armenian Writers 1915-1922’—The Martyred Armenian Writers 1915-1922: An Anthology By Herand M. Markarian Libra-6 Productions, N.Y. (Jan. 2, 2015); 250 pages ISBN 978069234...
- + The Cup Runneth Over: A New Era of Oligarchic Competition—Special for the Armenian Weekly Civic activist Artak Khachatryan was kidnapped by three masked men in front of a shopping center in Yerevan, on Sat...
- + Another Artsakh Soldier Dies as a Result of Apparent Negligence—The Artsakh Defense Army reports the death of yet another soldier earlier today in as yet unspecified circumstances at a military outpost in the nort...
- + Armenian Army Captain Arrested for "Dereliction of Duty" in Yerevan Soldier's Murder—Captain Artyom Avetisyan, an officer at the Vazgen Sarhgsyan Military Institute has been arrested and charged with “dereliction of duty” in the death...
- + Komitas Conservatory Instructor: Young Composers are Basically Forced to Leave Armenia—Let’s come clean. The Komitas Conservatory doesn’t afford such an education. Working at the conservatory I can attest to this and explain why. More...
- + Major International Conference to Mark Genocide Centennial at UNL—LINCOLN, Neb.—On the occasion of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will host a two-day conference from...
- + Lamenting Love Story Endings—In 1912, Armen Tigranian wrote the beautiful opera “Anoush ,” based on Hovhannes Tumanyan’s poem of the same name, which became the most beloved oper...
- + New Book: ‘In the Shadow of the Sultan’—In the Shadow of the Sultan by R.P. Sevadjian is a historical coming of age novel, published by Yerani Publications in December 2014. It is the story...
- + Tsarukyan, Ter-Petrosyan Meet for Talks—Talks within the tripartite opposition bloc (BHK, ANC and Heritage) will continue for another day or two, after which a unified political agenda will ...
- + Azerbaijan: Journalist Faces New Charges—Fresh charges have been filed against investigative reporter and OCCRP partner Khadija Ismayilova. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ak?am Awarded ‘Hrant Dink Spirit of Freedom and Justice’ Medal—WORCESTER, Mass.—On the 8th commemoration of the assassination of Hrant Dink, the Organization of Istanbul Armenians awarded its Hrant Dink Spirit of ...
- + Billboards Commemorate Genocide Centennial—By Rosario Teixeira BOSTON, Mass.—In January 2015, Peace of Art, Inc., began to display digital billboards that commemorate the Centennial of the Ar...
- + Not Another ‘Je Suis’ Article—Special for the Armenian Weekly The attack on the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo last month prompted millions of French citizens and peopl...
- + Gyumri Protestor Now Charged with Hooliganism—Mnatsakan Aleksanyan, who participated in a public protest in Gyumri on January 15 demanding that a Russian soldier charged with murdering members of ...
- + Latin American Cocaine Smugglers Busted in Yerevan: Drugs Were Headed to Turkey—The NSS says that the drugs were hidden in cargo flights from Latin America to Armenia and then picked up by Bulgarian and Lebanese agents who would t...
- + Senior Lieutenant Arrested as Suspect in Death of Armenian Soldier—Simonyan died from gunshot wounds sustained while serving at a military base, where Gedoyan was also posted, in the north of the country. More... [C...
- + Romania, Spain and the EU Bust Human Trafficking Ring—Romanian, Spanish and European Union (EU) authorities teamed up to bust a human trafficking ring in Pahova County in central Romania, officials said T...
- + Bosnia and Herzegovina: Suspected ISIS Recruiter's Trial Starts—Husein "Bilal" Bosnic received “vast sums'' of money from Arab countries to help fund Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), prose...
- + Rome: Camorra-style Gang Busted—Italian police have cracked open a Camorra-type crime gang based in Rome, arresting 61 suspects linked to the group. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Football Team Rises 5 Spots to 74th Worldwide—Armenia’s football team has risen five spots, to 74th place, in the latest FIFA rankings of 209 national squads. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Presidet Sargsyan Convenes Meeting of National Security Council—The President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan invited today a meeting of the National Security Co...
- + Tsarukyan Throws Down Gauntlet to Sargsyan: Calls for Complete Regime Change—In response to yesterday’s stinging attack by President Serzh Sargsyan against his person and political capabilities, Gagik Tsarukyan upped the stakes...
- + New U.S. Ambassador Hands Credentials to President Sargsyan—Sargsyan thanked Mills on his new diplomatic appointment, wished him success at the job, and hoped that his tenure would lead to new achievements in U...
- + Hollywood Embraces ‘Men of Granite’—“Here’s a song for dear old Granite Lift your voice and sing Here’s a cheer for dear old Granite Shout it, let the echoes ring Victory’s our h...
- + Beyond Independence: An Interview with Artak Beglaryan, Spokesperson for NKR Prime Minister—Special for the Armenian Weekly Today, nearly 24 years after declaring independence, the Nagorno-Karabagh Republic (NKR) is home to a thriving democ...
- + Legendary Armenian-American Basketball Coach Jerry Tarkanian Passes Away—LAS VEGAS (A.W.)—Legendary Armenian-American college basketball coach Jerry “The Shark” Tarkanian has died at the age of 84. Tarkanian’s son, Danny Ta...
- + Armenian Foreign Minster Greets New U.S. Ambassador—Nalbandyan thanked the new ambassador on his appointment and expressed the hope that he would expand the scope of Armenia-U.S. relations and solidify ...
- + It?s/They?re Coming!—April 24, 2015. Events on, around, about, for, through, because of, and probably a whole lot of other prepositionally connected events are what “...
- + AUA Instructor Commemorates Centennial with ‘100 Years, 100 Facts’—YEREVAN, Armenia— On Feb. 2, American University of Armenia (AUA) Instructor Nareg Seferian gave a presentation on the “100 Years, 100 Facts” project,...
- + Register for ‘Responsibility 2015’ Conference in NY—NEW YORK— Registration is now open for the upcoming “Responsibility 2015,” the international conference marking the Centennial of the Armenian Genocid...
- + Artsakh President Meets with IDeA Foundation Head—Sahakyan said that Artsakh has great expectations from cooperating with the foundation, set up by philanthropist and businessman Ruben Vardanyan and h...
- + 25 Years Later: The Refugees of Hakhtanak Village In Armenia’s Tavoush Province—Out of the 160 families residing in the Hakhtanak village of Tavoush Province, 45 moved here in the late 1980s and early 1990s as refugees from Georgi...
- + Government Junket to Moscow Costs $53,900....Just in Airfare—It cost Armenian taxpayers US$53,900 to send Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and his entourage to Moscow last week for three days to participate in th...
- + Artsakh Soldier Dies from Gunshot Wound; Circumstances Under Investigation—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that one of its soldiers died from gunshot wounds sustained yesterday evening at a military base in the north ...
- + Artsakh Family of Eight Waits to Move Into New Government Constructed Home—Karineh says that while she receives a child disability payment for Arman it’s not enough to pay for diapers. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ak?am, Balakian to Speak at Genocide Conference at Arizona State—TEMPE, Ariz.—Students at Arizona State University’s (ASU) Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law will host “100 Years Later,” a two-day conference from Ma...
- + Rendahl: The Shame of Difference—Special for the Armenian Weekly Armenia has been in the social media spotlight recently. According to a New Zealand man who is the father of a newb...
- + Letter: Why Would NH Endorse a Foreign Dictator?—Below is an open letter by New Hampshire resident Aram Jeknavorian addressed to his state’s legislature, regarding an anti-Armenian bill, H.R.6, which...
- + Exclusive Contracts: Supplying Medals to Armenian Government—When it comes to supplying the Armenian government with medals, to be awarded by its various ministries and state agencies to individuals and organiz...
- + Broken Dreams: Family Flees War in Iraq Kurdistan for the Diaspora, Not Armenia—“When it was snowing, my son went out to play. But it was cold and I’m called him to come home. Armenia is our father. So why doesn’t he call us insi...
- + Contemporary Genocide Play to Debut in New York City in April—These issues are explored in the play, “From Sacred Wrath,” which will be performed on April 18, 2015 and April 19, 2015 at The Davenport Theatre in N...
- + Daughter Agrees to Exhumation: Claims Her Father was Murdered and Didn’t Commit Suicide—Gayaneh Hovhanyan doesn’t believe that her father, whose body was found hanging from a tree one day after he left his house in the Armenian ton of Ara...
- + OSCE to Conduct Line of Contact Monitoring Tomorrow—On February 10, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a plan...
- + Head of Armenian Church Shows up in Leaked HSBC Files—The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Garegin II, has shown up in a project published by The IJIC (International Consortium of Investi...
- + ADB plans to provide financial assistance of around $500 million over the next five years—TheAsian Development Bank(ADB) has approved a new country partnership strategy with Armenia which includes targeted support for infrastructure, urban ...
- + Armenians Need to Lose Their Faith in the Free Market—A quarter of a century ago, a generation of intellectuals in Yerevan seized on such statements, which became articles of a Free Market faith that seem...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Feb. 7, 2015)—Victimization It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier to be sometimes cheated than not to trust. … Samuel Johnson Lament of an ...
- + St. Gregory Church Celebrates 45th Anniversary—NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—“A small church with a big heart and a tremendous spirit.” With those words, Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar general of the E...
- + The Soap Maker of Yerevan—Special for the Armenian Weekly It seems as if soap making has become all the rage in Armenia. There are olive oil soaps being sold that come from S...
- + Yerevan’s Polyclinics: Take Advantage of the Free Healthcare but Stay Away From the Toilets—Medical institutions providing such restroom facilities to their patients are not only incapable preventing the spread communicable diseases but may a...
- + Aleppo Beckons: Istanbul Just a Temporary Refuge for Syrian-Armenian Family Longing to Return Home—The war raging in Syria has made refugees of Dzovig Vahramian’s family. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Karanian, Nazarian, Tufankjian to Speak at Youth Connect Program at NYU—NEW YORK (A.W.)—Author Matthew Karanian, filmmaker Eric Nazarian, and photojournalist Scout Tufankjian will speak at the 2015 Armenian Relief Society ...
- + Sassounian: Pan-Armenian Declaration Reveals Plans for Legal Claims against Turkey—The presidents of the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh (Karabagh), along with leaders of major diasporan organizations, issued an unprecedented joint ...
- + Government Allocates $21,000 for Armenian-Russian Youth Conference—The government says that the conference is intended to strengthen contacts between representatives of young people in the two countries. More... [Ca...
- + Azerbaijani Gunfire Kills Artsakh Soldier—The Artsakh Defense Army reports that one of its soldiers was killed by Azerbaijani gunfire on the afternoon of February 5. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Armenian FM Meets With Minsk Group Co-Chairs in Munich—Nalbandyan told the co-chairs that Azerbaijan continued to increase tensions along the Artsakh Line of Contact by constantly violating the ceasefire r...
- + Gyumri Mayor Requests Release of Protester Who Clashed with Cops Following Avetisyan Murders—A demonstration has been planned for later this afternoon in Gyumri callinf for Aleksanyan to be released unconditionally and that all charges are dro...
- + The Bachelors—I remember them all so fondly, those elderly Armenian bachelors back in the 1950’s when I was a teenager. They were survivors of the Armenian Genocide...
- + Loose Restraints: A Look at the Increasingly Shaky Karabagh Ceasefire—Special for the Armenian Weekly 2014 was the bloodiest year in the Nagorno-Karabagh conflict since the 1990’s. Here, Emil Sanamyan reviews the casu...
- + Historic Armenian Cemetery of Beyoglu Returned to Community—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—The Armenian community of Istanbul has regained ownership of a historic cemetery located in the ?i?li district, Turkey’s Daily Sabah r...
- + Armenian Parliament Passes Bill Modifying Circulation Law: Small Business Owners Get Temporary Respite—By a vote of 75 to 1, Armenia’s parliament today passed a bill modifying the Circulation Tax law now on the books that has been opposed by many small ...
- + 2014 Sees Increase in Reported Cases of HIV/AIDS in Armenia—350 HIV cases were registered in 2014, up from 236 the previous year. The number of children with HIV rose from five in 2013 to six in 2014. More......
- + Pre-Parliament Organization Claims Yerevan Police Beat One of Its Supporters—Armenia’s Pre-Parliament opposition political organization says that police detained and beat one of its supporters at a rally today in Yerevan. Mor...
- + Construction to Start on Chinese Language School in Yerevan—The Armenian government today gave the go-ahead for the construction of a school to teach intensive Chinese in Yerevan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Groundbreaking Symposium at Columbia to Focus on ‘Monuments and Memory’—NEW YORK—Major scholars from around the world will participate in a timely and thought-provoking conference at Columbia University titled, “Monuments ...
- + NKR President Bako Sahakyan Holds Meeting on Berdzor Attack—STEPANAKERT (A.W.) — Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR) President Bako Sahakyan held a meeting on Feb. 3 regarding the police blockade and assault on mem...
- + Genocide Education Project Establishes Course at URI—KINGSTON, R.I.—The University of Rhode Island (URI) is offering the course, “The Armenian Experience: History and Culture,” at its Kingston campus for...
- + Artsakh Prez on Berdzor Incident - "Sadly, it proved impossible to prevent disorder and clashes"—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan convened a meeting today of top government officials to discuss the incident that took place on January 31 when a car ...
- + Debt Ridden Armavia: Is Baghdasarov’s Financial Gambit Doomed to Fail?—But, if Mika Limited remains in the 8th round of creditors to be paid, it is difficult to see how Armavia’s assets will be sufficient to pay the money...
- + Armenian MP Keeps Endangered Siberian Tigers as Pets: ‘Those in the wild would be jealous’—“They have a large swimming pool in which to bathe. They drink clean water like we do. They have large tree limbs on which to sharpen their claws. All...
- + Armenia, Sweden to Establish Embassies—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with Martin Enberg, Sweden’s Charg? D’Affaires to Armenia to discuss establishing embassies in one anothe...
- + Armenian FM to Germany for Security Conference—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan will travel to Germany to participate in the 51st annual Munich Security Conference (MSC) to take place on...
- + International Red Cross Seeks to Find Fate of 4,500 Who Went Missing During Karabakh War—The Head of the ICRC delegation to Armenia noted, on her part, that one of the priorities of the ICRC as an impartial, neutral, and independent organi...
- + Astarjian: A Quadruple Historic Bypass—Special for the Armenian Weekly Major occurrences have studded the globe and civilizations— events, some good (such as the three monotheistic religi...
- + Pipe-Scented Candle Gains New ‘Light’—There seems to be a scented candle for everything. You want a stroll in the forest, there’s pine. How about a walk along the shoreline? Try salt a...
- + Violence Against Opposition Group in Berdzor Draws Condemnation—ARF Supreme Council Representative Aghvan Vardanyan Calls Incident ‘Unacceptable’ YEREVAN (A.W.)—On Jan. 31, police and unidentified men blocked and...
- + Head of Karabakh Opposition Party: ‘Artsakh authorities are competing to win favor of President Sargsyan’—The authorities are trying to create a closed-mouth society in which they can continue to enrich them and rule through unparalleled corruption More....
- + All In the Family: Armenian Prime Minister’s Booming Business Empire-3—We continue to present the companies, doing business in a variety of sectors, owned by Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and his relatives. M...
- + Armenia – KRG Keen to Establish Relations; Yerevan Opens Consulate in Erbil—This was the first visit by Ambassador Karin Gregorian to Erbil for talks with the government of the Kurdish Region. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Prez on Berdzor Incident - "Sadly, it proved impossible to prevent disorder and clashes"—Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan convened a meeting today of top government officials to discuss the incident that took place on January 31 when a car ...
- + Four Armenian Soldiers Indicted for Murdering a Fellow Soldier—Four Armenian soldiers have been indicted for the murder of fellow Armenian soldier Haykaz Barseghyan, whose body was discovered on January 29 hanging...
- + Live Feed: Opposition Political Group Founding Parliament Holds Press Conference—Live Feed: Opposition Political Group Founding Parliament Holds Press Conference More... [Category: Politics]
- + Nine Months and Counting: Decorated Artsakh War Vet Still Waiting for Military Pension—The amputation of Ararat Kirakosyan’s leg was a consequence of the war. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Display of Genocide Commemorative Medals Wins Top Award—By Charles A. Hajinian MILWAUKEE, Wisc.—A spectacular display of commemorative medals memorializing the Armenian Genocide received “Best-in-Show” hon...
- + Aram Garabedian Remains Ultimate Patriots’ Fan—CRANSTON, R.I.—When it comes to cheering on the New England Patriots, look no further than Aram Garabedian. New England Patriots’ fan Aram Garabedi...
- + Pan-Armenian Declaration on Armenian Genocide Centennial Adopted—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The State Commission on Coordination of Events for the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide released a Pan-A...
- + ANCA Welcomes Rep. Dold as New Republican Co-Chair of Congressional Armenian Caucus—Launches Online Campaign Urging Increased Bi-Partisan Armenian Caucus WASHINGTON–The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed Il...
- + “Broken Childhood”: 17 Year-Old Yerevan Painter Wins Holocaust Competition—The young artist told Hetq that he has two canvases dedicated to the victims of the1915 Armenian Genocide. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Applications for ‘SERVICE Armenia’ 2015 Now Available—BERKELEY, Calif.—Applications are now available for the Paros Foundation’s SERVICE Armenia 2015 program, which will run from June 22 to July 23. The p...
- + Heating Armenia the Sustainable Way—Special for the Armenian Weekly This is the last installment in a six-part series I’ve written as a volunteer with the Armenian Environmental Networ...
- + Recent Publication Highlights Complexities of Uncovering the History of the Medieval City of Ani—Special for the Armenian Weekly “Preserving the Medieval City of Ani: Cultural Heritage between Contest and Reconciliation,” an article by Dr. Heghn...
- + Armenian Court Sentences Vardan Petrosyan to Five Years—Armenia’s Kotayk Provincial Court today sentenced performance artist Vardan Petrosyan to five years imprisonment for his involvement in an October 201...
- + Uruguayan President Jose Mujica Sympathizes with the Victims of the Holocaust and Recalls the Armenian Genocide—The President of Uruguay, Jos? Mujica, delivered a speech in a national radio and TV chain on January 27 to commemorate the International Day of Remem...
- + Business Owners Continue Yerevan Tax Protest—Business Owners Continue Yerevan Tax Protest More... [Category: Politics]
- + Four Armenian Soldiers Arrested In Killing of Another—Four Armenian Soldiers Arrested In Killing of Another More... [Category: Politics]
- + Babaian-Khachikian to Speak at Men’s Club on ‘Cultural Heritage of Isfahan’—WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Mon., Feb. 2, Ani Babaian-Khachikian will speak about the “Cultural Heritage of the Armenians in Isfahan, Iran” at the dinne...
- + Sassounian: Armenia’s Jewish Community Leader Lashes Out at Pro-Azeri Propagandists—Rima Varzhapetyan-Feller, the president of the Jewish community of Armenia, recently wrote a scathing article titled, “World Jewry Cannot Become...
- + Florida State Coach Mark Krikorian Wins Third National Title—TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Add the name to the venerable list of prominent Armenian-American coaches who have made an imprint on the national scene. He’s Mark...
- + Government Grant Distributed by ‘Secret’ Experts: Ministry of Education and Science Won’t Publish Names—The Ministry of Education and Science and the State Committee of Science refuse to publish their names without the grounds per an act of law prohibiti...
- + Armenia’s Potato Trade: Import from Holland, Export to Georgia—Over the last two years, Armenia’s potato exports have risen considerably. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia's Investigative Committee Hasn't Yet Ordered Psych Tests for Russian Soldier Charged with Gyumri Murders—While the Investigative Committee (IC) has ordered a number of forensic and ballistic tests regarding the case, Hetq has learned that no psychological...
- + Live Coverage: Business Owners Protest in Yerevan—Hundreds of small and medium sized business owners have again gathered outside the Government Building in Yerevan demanding that a new Circulation Tax...
- + Body of Armenian Soldier Found Hanging in Gym—Armenia’s Ministry of Defense reports that the body of Armenia solider Haykaz Barseghyan, was found earlier today hanging from a rope attached to the ...
- + Armenian Church Torched, as Fighting over Mosul Intensifies—Dr. Henry Astarjian Provides Analysis in Armenian Weekly Interview Militants of the Islamic State (IS) have burned down an Armenian church in Mosul,...
- + Yegparian: The First Salvo—Great news came out of UCLA and its student government this week. “A Resolution to Divest from the Republic of Turkey to End the Perpetuation of the ...
- + Sarkisian Issues Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day—YEREVAN (A.W.)— Jan. 27 marked the seventieth anniversary of the liberation of the biggest Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz in south-western Polan...
- + Police Seize $2.5 Million In Cocaine at Armenia-Georgia Border—Three citizens of Bulgaria have been detained after Georgia’s regional police department made a significant drug bust. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE Chairperson Deplores Upsurge of Violence on Armenian-Azerbaijani Border and the Line of Contact.—The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Da?i? expressed concern at recent developments on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border a...
- + Armenian President Pays Respects at Yerablour on Army Day—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today, visited the Yerablour Military Pantheon on the occasion of Army Day, a national holiday in the country.Accomp...
- + Minsk Group Co-Chairs Call on Azerbaijan to Observe Commitments to Peaceful Resolution of Conflict—We expressed to the Minister our serious concern about reported incursions across the Line of Contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, resulting in ...
- + Turkish Human Rights Organizations to Become Intervening Party in Perin?ek Case—The Human Rights Association of Turkey and the Center for Truth Justice Memory released a statement announcing that they would become an intervening p...
- + The Punchline: Keskin Heads to Prison?—About a week before the Perincek versus Switzerland retrial was scheduled to begin at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Jan. 28, a Turkish ...
- + Declaration of 32nd ARF World Congress—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) convened its 32nd World Congress in Dilijan, Armenia, from»Jan. 16 and 24. Delegates from...
- + Pools of Wealth (Part 2): Armenia Begins to Dam the Waters Flowing to Azerbaijan—When taking into consideration Turkey’s tendency to build large reservoirs along the Arax River and the lower elevation of Azerbaijan, towards where A...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 300 Times Overnight, Says Artsakh Defense Army—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that the Azerbaijani military violated the ceasefire 300 times overnight firing more than 4,500 rounds, includi...
- + Challenges for Art in Armenia: View from Three Contemporary Artists and an Art Curator—I recently sat down with them to discuss their thoughts on the challenges they face regarding art in the Armenian context as well as the impact they b...
- + Armenian President Sargsyan: ‘Armenians Empathize With Pain of Jewish People’—The genocide committed against the Jews during the World War II was truly one of the cruelest and most tragic pages in the human history. More... [C...
- + New Polish Ambassador to Armenia Presents Credentials—Poland’s newly appointed ambassador to Armenia Jerzy Nowakowski today presented his diplomatic credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. Mor...
- + Iranian Foreign Minister Arrives Today in Yerevan for Talks—Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, arrives in Armenia today for a two day visit at the invitation of Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nal...
- + Georgian Driver Sentenced to 17 Years for Involvement in Armenia's Largest Drug Bust Goes on Hunger Strike—Martiashvili was found guilty on January 20, 2015 for driving a truck that was found to contain 850 kilos of heroin when inspected seized at the Megh...
- + Live Feed: Trial of Vardan Patrosyan—Live Feed: Trial of Vardan Patrosyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + 32nd ARF World Congress Concludes, Elects New Bureau—YEREVAN—The 32nd World Congress of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) concluded on Jan. 24. ARF delegates, leaders, and observers had hailed ...
- + Armenian Museum to Present ‘Kiss the Ground’ Exhibit, ‘Voices’ Film—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America, together with the Thompson Gallery of the Cambridge School of Weston, presents a new exhibition, “Kis...
- + A Document That Cries Out—Special for the Armenian Weekly My maternal grandparents were from Dikranagerd (or Tigranakert, now Diyarbakir), where my mother Mari and uncle Mgrd...
- + Dink’s Assassination Anniversary Commemorated in Diyarbakir—DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—The eighth anniversary of Hrant Dink’s assassination was commemorated in Diyarbakir’s Cegerxweyn Cultural Center this week. ...
- + Anthropologist Rejects 'Turk Remains a Turk' Adage; "All Turks aren't monsters"—The Turk of today differs from that of the start of the 20th century and from the Middle Ages. There is no universal or unified conception of being Tu...
- + Nowhere to Go: Landlord Issues 20 Day Eviction Notice to Armavir Family with Eleven Children—“Don’t portray us as down and out, a family to be pitied.” She added that the family needed no assistance from otters and that having a place to call ...
- + Plaintiff Calls Petrosyan's Lawyer "Riff-Raff"—After his defense lawyers made counter arguments, the ongoing trial of performance actor Vardan Petrosyan was postponed today until January 26. More...
- + Endangered Bonobo Chimp Imported to Armenia Goes Missing: Preliminary Investigation Drags On—An endangered bonobo primate has disappeared from the Jambo Exotic Park in Armenia’s Tzoraghbyur village. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Defense Army Claims at Least 14 Azerbaijani Soldiers Killed This Past Week—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that over the past week its forces have killed at least 14 and wounded more than 20 Azerbaijani military person...
- + Spirit of Christmas Fills Sisters Academy in Radnor—RADNOR, Pa.—Amidst the flurry of activity that takes place at the end of each year, the Armenian Sisters Academy of Radnor was filled with the spirit ...
- + Genocide Centennial Event to Take Place in South Florida—Sayat Nova Dance Company of Boston to Perform at FAU on Jan. 24 BOCA RATON, Fla.—The first official event in the United States marking the 100th co...
- + Pursuing Justice in a Culture of Impunity: Ivan Karakashian of ‘Defense for Children International Palestine’—Special for the Armenian Weekly This past summer during the height of Israel’s “Operation Protective Edge” against the Gaza Strip, I noticed the na...
- + Japanese Minister Expresses Condolences Regarding Gyumri Tragedy—At a reception today in Yerevan for Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Minoru Kiuchi, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan stressed that relatio...
- + Two Armenian Soldiers Killed While Repulsing Azerbaijani Assault in Tavoush—The spokesperson for Armenia’s Ministry of Defense says two Armenian soldiers were killed while repelling an Azerbaijani assault this morning along t...
- + ‘Sayat Nova International Composition Competition’ Announces Winners—The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) recently announced the winners of the 2014 Sayat Nova International Composition Competition: Hovik Sardar...
- + Letter: Hrant Dink (1954-1915)—Dear Editor, The title is not a misprint. Hrant Dink was murdered in 1915. Hrant Dink was murdered because of 1915… because he brought out the trut...
- + Watertown Program to Explore Legacy of ‘Lost’ Armenians in Turkey—WATERTOWN, Mass.— O n Tuesday evening , Jan. 27, two authors from Istanbul will discuss efforts in recent years to uncover the silence about Isla...
- + Moldovan Jailed For Selling Weapons After Offering Arms To OCCRP—Ion Druta, a Moldovan national accused of selling weapons bound for the conflict in Ukraine, was sentenced to five years in prison for arms traffickin...
- + Ukraine: Warrants Issued For Two Former Top Officials—The Pechersky district court in Kyiv has issued arrest warrants for two former top officials of the Ukrainian government. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Documentary Film: St. Gregory of Gagkashen Church in Ani—A recent film prepared by the Research on Armenian Architecture NGO regarding the Armenian church of Saint Gregory of Gagkashen in Ani talks about its...
- + Armenia’s Prosecutor General Gevorg Kostanyan Addresses Parliament on Gyumri Killings—Armenia’s Prosecutor General Gevorg Kostanyan Addresses Parliament on Gyumri Killings More... [Category: Politics]
- + Fethiye Cetin Speaks at 8th Hrant Dink Commemoration in Toronto—On Jan. 18, the Toronto-Armenian community gathered to commemorate the 8th anniversary of the assassination of editor and journalist Hrant Dink, who w...
- + Questions Remain Unanswered for the Fate of Confessed Killer of Gyumri Family—Special for the Armenian Weekly YEREVAN—Tensions run high and sorrow besets the Armenian nation one week after the senseless killings of now seven v...
- + The Gyumri killings: Beyond the Legal Arguments—Special for the Armenian Weekly More than a week since the Gyumri killings, the city and Armenia at large are still struggling to come to terms with...
- + Requiem Service for Seryozha Avetisyan in Gyumri—A requiem service for Seryozha Avetisyan, the six month old boy who died yesterday from wounds sustained in a vicious attack that took place last Mond...
- + Court Issues Lengthy Sentences to Two Charged in Armenia's Largest Drug Bust—Armenia's Syunik Provincial Court today sentenced two men accused in Armenia’s biggest drug bust to lengthy prison terms. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Azerbaijani Incursion Repelled: One Artsakh Soldier Killed—Artsakh’s defense ministry reports that Armenian forward units repelled an attempt by Azerbaijani forces to infiltrate the border in the Karvatchar re...
- + Armenia, Russia to Form Joint Command to Investigate Gyumri Kikkings—The top investigators of Armenian and Russia yesterday signed off on an agreement to create a joint command designed to effectively prosecute all thos...
- + 32nd ARF World Congress Convenes—YEREVAN (A.W)—The 32nd World Congress of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) kicked off on Jan. 16. ARF delegates, leaders, and observers hail...
- + A Wish for Aladdin and the Future of Atonement—The following is the text of the speech given by Eric Nazarian in Ankara, Turkey, on Jan. 17, 2015, for the conference, ‘1915, Hrant and Justice.’ Hen...
- + 6-Month-Old Survivor of Gyumri Tragedy Succumbs to Injuries, Despite Medical Efforts—YEREVAN (A.W)—The six-month-old survivor of the Gyumri massacre died at the St. Astvatsamayr Medical Center on Jan. 19, according to Armenia’s Ministr...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 400 Times, Says Artsakh Defense Ministry—Artsakh’s defense ministry reports that Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire a total of 400 times during the past two days, firing more than 4,557 round...
- + Little Seryozha Avetisyan Dies—Seryozha Avetisyan, the six month old baby boy who survived a deadly attack in Gyumri last Monday, died this afternoon in a Yerevan hospital where he...
- + NKR Foreign Minister Received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office—On January 19, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-O...
- + Bulgaria: 8 Charged In Mother-Son Contract Killer Ring Bust—Prosecutors in Sofia have charged eight alleged members of an organized crime group with arson, attempted murder, firearms possession and drug offence...
- + Russia: Offices Of Navalny’s Non-Profit Searched—Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny was brought in for questioning by the Russian Investigative Committee (TFR) in Moscow on Friday, Jan 16, du...
- + Top Russian Investigator Reaffirms Armenia's "Auxiliary Role" in Gyumri Investigation—During the meeting, Bastrikin noted that the legal teams of the two nations have reached a clear understanding of the role of Armenian law enforcemen...
- + Funeral and March Held for Murdered French-Armenian Teenager—PARIS (A.W.)—Funeral services were held this week at the Armenian Cathedral of Marseille for Micha?l Assaturyan, a 16-year-old French-Armenian student...
- + Medical Condition of Six Month Old Gyumri Attack Survivor Worsens—Functioning of the baby’s kidneys has decreased and local physicians, in concert with specialists from Russia, have decided to perform peritoneal dial...
- + Tbilisi Armenian Church Holds Requiem Service for Avetisyan Family—Bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan celebrated a Hogehangist (Repose of Souls Service) at the St. Etchmiadzin Armenian Church in Tbilisi yesterday in memory of...
- + Top Russian Investigator Arrives in Armenia for Talks on Gyumri Murder Prosecution—Alexandr Bastrikin, President of Russia’s Investigative Committee, will arrive in Armenia today at the invitation of his Armenian counterpart Aghvan H...
- + Translator of ?afak and Pamuk: “There definitely won’t be any miracles come this April 24”—Hetq talks to Arpi Atabekyan, who translated Elif ?afak’s The Bastard of Istanbul and Orhan Pamuk’s My Name is Red from Turkish to Armenian. More......
- + Capitalism Run Amok Is Just Plain Capitalism—The source of Armenia’s misery and humiliation, we often hear, is not capitalism per se, but rather “gangster capitalism,” “a broken system,” “capital...
- + ANCA-ER Seeks Candidates for Director of Community Outreach and Communications Role—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region Board of Directors is seeking qualified candidates for its Community...
- + Relatives of Slain Gyumri Family Back Calls for Handover of Russian Suspect—GYUMRI, Armenia (Asbarez)—Relatives of a family allegedly slaughtered by a Russian soldier in Gyumri declared that they had no part in the Jan. 15 pro...
- + Sarkisian: Turkey Is Perfecting Distortion of History—YEREVAN (A.W.)—In a strongly worded letter, President Serge Sarkisian on Jan. 16 responded to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s invitation to T...
- + Irish Photographer Probes “Lost Landscapes” of Armenian Diaspora Exiles—“I was thinking about Armenian culture and was asked what it means to survive in a culture of exile, without having the possibility of going to your n...
- + Prosecutor Demands Six and a Half Year Sentence for Vardan Petrosyan—Prosecutor Demands Six and a Half Year Sentence for Vardan Petrosyan More... [Category: Politics]
- + Russian Soldier Permyakov Gets Public Defender—Hayk Hakobyan, spokesperson for Armenia’s Chamber of Advocates writes in his Facebook page that a public defender has been appointed for Valery Permya...
- + President Serzh Sargsyan responds to Turkish President’s invitation letter—President Serzh Sargsyan responds to Turkish President’s invitation letter More... [Category: Politics]
- + Albania: Former Dictator’s Grandson Arrested In Drug Sweep—Albanian police have arrested 11 people including Ermal Hoxha, grandson of former Albanian dictator Enver Hoxha, on suspicion of drug trafficking and ...
- + Turkish Media Crackdown Prompts EP Concerns—Attacks on media freedom by the Turkish government are the subject of much concern within the European Parliament (EP), according to a document detail...
- + ‘Passages’ Exhibit Comes to Armenian Museum—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America recently announced a new exhibition, “Passages,” featuring the art of Sirarpi Heghinian Walzer, on vie...
- + French Ambassador to the U.S. Clarifies Armenian Genocide Comment on MSNBC with ANCA Leaders—WASHINGTON—The Ambassador of France to the United States has clarified, to leaders of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), remarks he ma...
- + Yerevan’s Strangely Silent Streets—Special for the Armenian Weekly My first encounter with Yerevan’s curious accordion-playing visitor took place as I descended the stairs into the ca...
- + Yerevan Police Break Up Protest Outside Russian Embassy—Police are currently preventing a small group of activists from approaching the Russian Embassy in Yerevan to stage a protest. More... [Category: Po...
- + Live Feed from Gyumri Public Protest—Live Feed from Gyumri Public Protest More... [Category: Politics]
- + Archbishop Ajapahyan, Shirak Primate, Agrees With Protestors: 'Hand Over Russian Soldier'—“We will demand that they hand over the criminal to Armenian law enforcement. Here, on both sides, stand Armenians. The object of our demand isn’t her...
- + Russia: Former Rosneft Director Shot Dead—Former Rosneft Oil Company CEO Aleksander Chernukhina was found dead from bullet wounds near his mother’s home in the southwestern Russia city of Stav...
- + Police Detain Scores in Yerevan Protest Over Russian Soldier—Yerevan police detained scores of protestors on January 15 in Liberty Square who had gathered to demand that the Russian soldier accused of killing si...
- + Two Gyumri Nursing Home Residents Die From Smoke Inhalation—Two Gyumri nursing home residents are said to have died from smoke inhalation yesterday evening when a shawl fell on an electric heater in the room th...
- + New EU assistance to Armenia of € 77.5 million (44 billion AMD)—New EU assistance to Armenia of € 77.5 million (44 billion AMD) More... [Category: Politics]
- + The Embassy of Georgia expresses its deepest sorrow on the tragedy in Gyumri—The Embassy of Georgia expresses its deepest sorrow on the tragedy in Gyumri More... [Category: Politics]
- + The DC Life: ANCA Leo Sarkisian Interns Look Back at a Summer of Commitment to Cause and Community— The ANCA Leo Sarkisian interns participated in lectures and meetings throughout D.C., including one at the Center for Strategic and International Stu...
- + Obituary: Lenore Arabian—Lenore (Hagopian) Arabian of Belmont, Mass., passed away on Jan. 11.»She was the devoted daughter of the late Arthur and Paris (Tookoian) Hagopian; be...
- + International Cast of Journalists to Speak at Centennial Conference in NY—NEW YORK—Journalists Laure Marchand , Guillaume Perrier , David Barsamian , and Robert Fisk are among the confirmed speakers at “Responsibility 2...
- + OSCE Karabakh Monitoring Halted Due to Shooting from Azerbaijan—The Karabakh side led the OSCE mission to its front-lines, however, due to the shot from the Azerbaijani side, the Field Assistants of the Personal Re...
- + Live Broadcast: Gyumri Residents Demonstrate Outside Russian Army Base—Residents of Gyumri have assembled outside the Russian army base to voice their anger over the killings of six members of the Avetisyan family two day...
- + Russian Soldier Has Been Accused of Murder in Gyumri Case—Valery Permyakov, the Russian soldier suspected of killing six members of the Avetisyan family in Gyumri on January 12, has been officially accused of...
- + Hundreds March on Russian Military Base in Gyumri: “Hand Over Accused Killer!”—One Demand Heard in Gyumri: Accused Killer Must Be Handed Over to Armenian Law EnforcementHundreds of Gyumri residents assembled today near the Gyumri...
- + Armenian Bar Association Launches Genocide Legal Journal—On the occasion of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Bar Association will publish a law journal encompassing a collection of manus...
- + Murdered Gyumri Family Members Laid to Rest; Town Pays Last Respects—Wash is still hanging from the clothesline at the Avetisyan house in Gyumri. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Little Seryozha Avetisyan Remains on Life Support in Yerevan Hospital—Six month old Seryozha Avetisyan, the sole survivor of a brutal attack on January 12 in Gyumri, remains in stable but serious condition at a Yerevan h...
- + Gyumri Bids Final Farewell to Its Own—Thousands from Gyumri and beyond gathered to pay their final respects to the six members of the Avetisyan family murdered in the early morning hours o...
- + Tragedy in Gyumri: Six Members of Family Killed, Suspect Detained at Turkish Border—GYUMRI, Armenia (ArmRadio.am)–“Russian border guards have detained Valery Permyakov, the Russian deserter suspected of killing a family of six in Gyum...
- + Searching for Historic Armenia after 100 Years—…And Finding that There’s Enough to Fill a Book Special for the Armenian Weekly The last boat had just departed Aghtamar Island and I was o...
- + Istanbul Police Officers Arrested in Dink Murder Case—ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Two Istanbul police officers, ?zkan Mumcu and Muhitten Zenit, were arrested on Tues. Jan. 13 and are being charged with negligence in ...
- + Gyumri Russian Consular General: 'Yesterday's Attack a Gross Crime'—Yevgeny Konishev, Russia’s Consular General in Gyumri, today labelled yesterday’s deadly attack on the Avetisyan family as a gross crime that has no j...
- + Suspected Killer of Six in Gyumri Will Remain in Russian Custody—According to a statement released today by Armenia’s Prosecutor General Office, Valery Permyakov, a Russian citizen serving at the Russian 102nd milit...
- + Romanian Senator Investigated In Forest Restitution Case—Romanian senator and former justice minister Tudor Chiuariu has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering, trading in influence, and involvement ...
- + US: "Carder" Pleads Not Guilty—A Macedonian national accused of belonging to a global identity theft and cyber crime syndicate responsible for US$50 million in financial losses worl...
- + Baby Who Survived Gyumri Attack Remains on Life Support—Six month-old Seryozha Avetisyan, the sole survivor of a deadly attack that took place two days ago in Gyumri, remains on an artificial respirator in ...
- + Vache Terteryan Appointed First Deputy TAES Minister—Vache Terteryan was today appointed first deputy minister at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations. More... [Category:...
- + Now I Can Speak—I first met Lousine Shamamian like many others do: through her stand up comedy. Invariably, I found myself watching her web series Lousine: Lesbian Ma...
- + Hamparian: Particularly Vicious—As we pivot toward reparations and make progress within»Turkey itself, we will—as Armenians—be lectured without end about our responsibility to meet T...
- + AMAA’s ‘Stitched with Love’ Program Provides Hats, Blankets for Newborns—Late in 2013, Betty Cherkezian and Nancy Burdman of New Jersey came up with the idea of “Stitched with Love,” a program to provide newborn children in...
- + Facing History and Ourselves to Hold Workshop on Armenian Genocide—BROOKLINE, Mass. (A.W.)—The non-profit organization Facing History and Ourselves is holding a free online workshop, titled “The Armenian Genocide and ...
- + Armenian Military Unit Heads to Germany, Then Afghanistan—A contingent of 65 Armenian military personnel left yesterday for Germany for 3-4 weeks of training before being sent to Afghanistan as part of the th...
- + Yanukovych Placed On Interpol's Most Wanted List—Former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych was placed on the International Criminal Police Organization's (Interpol) wanted persons list today, Jan....
- + Afghanistan: US$300 Million In Aid Improperly Accounted For—The US$300 million provided annually by the US government for police officer salaries in Afghanistan is being inaccurately accounted for using a syste...
- + Soldier Suspected of Gyumri Killing Spree Now in Russian Hands, Says Shirak Prosecutor—Valery Permyakov, a soldier from the 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri suspected of killing six members of the Avetisyan family in Gyumri early ye...
- + 6 Month Old Child, Lone Survivor of Gyumri Attack, Transferred to Yerevan Hospital—Seryozha Avetisyan, the six month old child who miraculously survived a deadly attack yesterday in Gyumri that left six other family members dead, has...
- + Russian Soldier Murder Suspect: 'I entered Avetisyan house at random',—Hounan Poghosyan, First Deputy Head of Armenia’s Police, reports that the Russian suspected of killing six members of a Gyumri family early yesterday,...
- + Yerevan Street Cleaners Protest Layoffs and Wage Infractions—One of the protestors, Liana Aloyan, told Hetq that their employer, a company called Sanitek, has not only withheld wages but has dismissed some work...
- + 13 Fun and Cool Things to Do In Yerevan—Yerevan is a beautiful city with nice buildings, but sometimes stress and annoying routine can make you ignorant of its vibrations. Thus, you need to...
- + Russian Soldier Suspected of Killing 6 Members of Gyumri Family—According to the local grapevine, a Russian soldier stationed at the 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri is suspected of murdering six members (fi...
- + ‘Where Is Your Groom’ Comes to Philadelphia—Comedic Armenian Play, “Where Is Your Groom? ( Pesad Oor Eh )” to Perform for Philadelphia Armenian Community Jan. 31 The culturally relevant play, ...
- + Armenian Catholic Cathedral in Aleppo Bombed Hours Before Mass—Bishop Mouradian Provides Details in Weekly Interview ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—Terrorists on Jan. 9 reportedly bombed the Armenian Catholic Cathedral O...
- + Rashid Khalidi, Rakel Dink Speak at Hrant Dink Memorial—CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (A.W.)—Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, was the main speaker at a memorial for sl...
- + Protecting Wildlife in Armenia— FPWC’s Eco Training Center at the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge Special for the Armenian Weekly The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife...
- + Artsakh Soldier and Cancer Patient Mayis: "Thank God, I welcomed the New Year with two legs"—Geghamyan’s physician Levon Badalyan now reports that after five rounds of therapy a portion of the metastases in the young man’s lungs have disappear...
- + Norway: Bribery Trial Linked To Gaddafi Regime Underway—Four former executives of a Norwegian chemical fertilizer company are on trial in Oslo, accused of making corrupt payments in Libya and India. More...
- + Russian Businessman Charged With Bribery By US—A Russian national who owns a US-based consultancy has been indicted for paying US$3.5 million in bribes to gain funding from the European Bank for Re...
- + CSUN Armenian Studies to Host Genocide Conference—NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—On Sat., Jan. 31, the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) will host a one-day conference on ...
- + Movsesian, Morgenthau Offer Moving Remarks at ANCA-ER Salute to Civic Activism—Morgenthau: ‘The world has paid a heavy price for not paying attention to the Armenian»Genocide.’ NEW YORK—Lifelong humanitarian Alice Movsesian and...
- + The Music Never Stops with Ara Topouzian—DETROIT, Mich.—Ara Topouzian is one calibrated musician, whether he’s performing on the kanoun, recording other people’s music, compiling a documentar...
- + Wife of Armenia's Control Service Head Gets $200K in Loans Without Any Declared Income—Despite the fact that Armineh Kocharyan, Grigoryan’s wife, never worked in 2013 and declared no financial revenues, she was able to receive three subs...
- + One Nation, How Many Aspects of Culture? Armenian Diversity—Perhaps the fate of the Armenian language is questionable in America, but the Armenian identity is going strong there. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Black Robes in the Armenian Bar Association - Five Profiles of Judges in the Federal Sector—It seems we, in the Armenian Bar Association and beyond, are compelled to find unifying threads in the lives of the people we value More... [Categor...
- + Javakhk Armenians Eagerly Await Their Piece of the Georgian Dream—The Georgian Dream Party (GDP) dramatically came to power in 2012 on the back of a popular message. The GDP claimed that Mikhail Saakashvili’s United ...
- + 81st Annual AYF Convention Held in New Jersey—The 81st annual AYF-YOARF Convention took place Dec. 26-30, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. More than 30 delegates attended this year, and the event wa...
- + Letter: Conformists or Individuals?—Dear Editor, I just finished reading Meline Toumani’s book entitled, There Was and There Was Not: A Journey Through Hate and Possibility In Turkey, ...
- + Edward Nalbandian. “Strongly condemn terrorist act committed in Paris”—We strongly condemn terrorist act committed at the office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris on January 7, which resulted in numerous human ...
- + Gyumri Painter: “People don’t have money so they buy those Chinese imports”—Natural landscapes and Armenian churches dominate the oil paintings hanging from the walls of the Gyumri living room of 82 year-old Aleksandr (Shoura)...
- + Earthquake Hits Armenia-Azerbaijan Border—A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Armenia-Azerbaijan border region at 3:02 am today. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bohjalian Receives Award in Moscow—Russian Translation of ‘Sandcastle Girls’ to Come Out in 2015 MOSCOW, Russia (A.W.)—New York Times best-selling author Chris Bohjalian received a So...
- + The Armenians of Singapore: An Historical Perspective—Special for the Armenian Weekly Travellers visiting the bustling city-state of Singapore may not be aware of the great impact made by the Armenians ...
- + Kharpert: The Golden Plain of the Armenian Plateau—The following excerpt has been adapted from Historic Armenia After 100 Years: Ani, Kars, and the Six Provinces of Western Armenia (Stone Garden Pres...
- + Letter to Father Christmas—By Moushegh Ishkhan Translated by » Tatul Sonentz The cover of a 1999 edition of Moushegh Ishkhan’s ‘Letter to Father Christmas...
- + Remembering Vahan Hovannesian—The passing of Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) longtime»Bureau member Unger Vahan Hovannesian has reverberated through the veins of the part...
- + Fitchburg State Taps Harootian a Second Time—FITCHBURG, Mass.—Every good act deserves another. After being inducted into the Fitchburg State University Athletic Hall-of-Fame in track, lightning ...
- + Artsakh Defense Ministry: Line of Contact Remains Tense—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that the situation along the line of contact with Azerbaijan remains tense and that the Azerbaijani military c...
- + Project SAVE Archives Honors John Kebadjian—WATERTOWN, Mass.—John Kebadjian considers himself a very rich man. Not in terms of monetary wealth, but in good friends, good health, and service to o...
- + Ekmanian: Armenia’s Uncommon Sense—Special for the Armenian Weekly After the stillborn Turkish-Armenian protocols in 2009, the (non)relations between both countries hit rock bottom in...
- + First Armenian Float Wins Presidential Award—PASEDENA, Calif. (A.W.)— The first Armenian American Rose Float Association(AARFA) won the 2015 New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses’ President...
- + Yerevan Reporter's Home Burgled New Year's Eve; Information the Target—“I immediately called the police and they came to the house. I reported the missing items. I have to go to the police station today and testify,” Gevo...
- + Journalist Tatul Hakobyan to Head Newly Formed ANI Foundation for Armenian Studies—Tatul Hakobyan, who is a journalist and a specialist on the conflicts in the Caucasus, will co-ordinate the activities of the newly-established ANI Fo...
- + Vladimir Putin Wins OCCRP’s Person Of Year For 2014—Putin was chosen as Person of the Year by more than 125 OCCRP-affiliated investigative reporters and 20 investigative reporting organizations in count...
- + Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas?—I know now that religion by default does not add up to "hope, faith, and love, " and a person's relationship to a higher power, whatever th...
- + Eric Nazarian, Scout Tufankjian to Speak at Youth Connect Program at NYU—Program Director Khatchig Mouradian Also Among Speakers NEW YORK (A.W.)—Filmmaker Eric Nazarian and photojournalist Scout Tufankjian will speak at ...
- + Karabagh Court Sentences Azerbaijani Saboteurs, Baku Denounces Trial—STEPANAKERT (A.W.)—The Trial of two Azerbaijani saboteurs, Dilham Askerov and Shahbaz Guliyev, concluded on Dec. 29, with a life sentence for Askerov ...
- + ‘I’ll squeeze those Armenians like lemons’—Special for the Armenian Weekly It was one of those receptions that had taken months to organize. The tables were fitted with fancy decor topped with...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Dec. 3, 2014)—Maxim Cunning is a poor substitute for sagacity. … La Rochefoucauld A Toast To Church: The first time one goes he has water thrown on him, the ...
- + A New Cyclotron at Yerevan Physics Institute—YEREVAN—The Alikhanyan National Laboratory in Yerevan (Yerevan Physics Institute, or YerPhi) will soon deliver a new 18 MeV (Million electron Volt) cy...
- + Prominent Scholars to Speak at Centennial Conference in NY—NEW YORK—Scholars Richard Hovannisian , Deb?rah Dwork , Raymond K?vorkian , Roy L. Brooks , Elisa Von Joeden-Forgey , Janna Thompson , and Jerm...
- + Shopkeeper Hasmik and Santa the Cat—Santa the cat was rolled up in a ball behind the stove in Hasmik Grigoryan’s shop in Kapan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + AGBU NYSEC Concert Raises Over $60,000 for Performing Arts Initiatives—Carnegie Hall Concert Celebrates 75th Birthday of Composer Tigran Mansurian NEW YORK—On Dec. 6, nine performers and hundreds of guests gathered at t...
- + AWWA Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Elderly Clinic in Stepanakert—In October, five members of the Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) visited the Hanganak non-governmental organization (NGO) in Stepanakert, t...
- + Soccer: A Year to Forget for the Armenian National Team—Special for the Armenian Weekly In business, it is customary and good practice to complete a comprehensive year-end assessment of team performance. ...
- + Armenian Government Allocates $1.1 Million to Launch Program Offering Free Coronary Stents to Qualified Patients—The Armenian government has allocated 500 million AMD (US$1.1 million) to launch a coronary stent program that will be offered in the Gyumri Medical C...
- + ARF Leader Vahan Hovannesian Passes Away—YEREVAN—Armenian revolutionary Federation (ARF) leader Vahan Hovannesian passed away today (Dec. 28), after a long battle with illness. He was 58. ...
- + Two Armenian IT Entrepreneurs Want to Set Their Own Parameters—He’s decided to implement a project called Trade Santa, where people can obtain various items without paying money. He wants to create a platform that...
- + Azerbaijan Violates Ceasefire 900 Times, Says Artsakh Defense Army—Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire 900 times, with a total of 11,000 shots fired, from December 21 to 27 according to the Artsakh Defense Army (ADA). ...
- + The Season for Giving (of Yourself)—It’s that time of year again. The word “donation” is everywhere. It can be bewildering. You are besieged by charities seeking financial assistance. Yo...
- + Minister Calls on Provincial Governors to Monitor Retail Price Hikes—At a meeting yesterday with provincial governors, Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan urged them...
- + Armenian Judge Arrested for Pocketing $20K Bribe—Units of Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) arrested Lori Provincial Court Judge Khachadour Khachadouryan when he was pocketing a US$20,000 bri...
- + Civil Society in Armenia: Challenges and Opportunities—Special for the Armenian Weekly Civil society is a system of public mechanisms and relations that is self-contained and independent from the state....
- + ‘Project1915’: Chicago Artist Creates Monumental Painting to Memorialize Genocide—Chicago painter Jackie Kazarian is creating a painting of enormous scale both in size and subject matter to memorialize the 20th century’s first genoc...
- + Armenian and Kurdish Village Names Restored in Van—VAN, Turkey (A.W.)—The Van Metropolitan Municipal Council restored the old names of 704 neighborhoods, Turkish newspapers reported. Sign in Armeni...
- + Azerbaijani Infiltration Attempts Repulsed, Says Artskah Defense Army—The Artsakh Defense Army (ADA) reports that it repelled two attempted Azerbaijani military incursions along the southeastern Line of Contact around 1...
- + Dec. 27th Concert and Auction to Benefit Armenian's Politically Persecuted—The Rights and Support Foundation will be organizing a charity concert and auction on Saturday December 27 from 7pm-10pm at the Tekeyan Cultural Cent...
- + Armenian Weekly Featured at Newseum Exhibit—WASHINGTON (A.W)—The Armenian Weekly’s front page will be featured at the Newseum’s “One Nation with News for All” exhibit until Jan. 4. C...
- + The Survival of Armenia: Dangers and Opportunities—This article is an edited version of a presentation given by Boyajian before Massachusetts Armenian Americans in December 2014. Before considering t...
- + Land-Locked: The Necessity of Open Borders in Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly The historically positive relationship between Israel and the Republic of Turkey has been strained since the 2008-09...
- + Pools of Wealth: Armenia’s Reservoirs—Since the Soviet era Armenia has implemented reservoirs as the most advantageous method for properly utilizing Lake Sevan and other bodies of water. T...
- + Azerbaijan Has Highest Journo Jailings Per Capita—With nine journalists currently behind bars, Azerbaijan is ranked 9th on the list of 10 world's worst journalist jailers the Committee to Protect Jour...
- + Defense Attorneys in Armenia's Largest 'Drug Bust' Trial Demand Not-Guilty Verdict—Martiashvili, a Georgian citizen who was driving a truck when 850 kilos of heroin were seized on January 17, 2014 at the Meghri customs house, argued ...
- + Arrested Businessman Levon Hayrapetyan's Health Worsens, Says Doctor—Artsakh Today reports that according to Dr. Henry Bakounts, Hayrapetyan has been diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, and suffers from cardio issues. ...
- + Kajaran’s 2015 Miscellaneous Expenses: Cognac for Newlyweds, Flowers for the Deceased—“Someone in the town dies, so we send a flower arrangement. The cognac and fruit are for other events like weddings. Then there are all the holidays. ...
- + Sassounian: Amal Clooney to Represent Armenia in European Court—Here is a surprising news item being disclosed for the first time in this column—Amal Ramzi Alamuddin, wife of prominent actor and human rights activi...
- + Artsakh Soldier Killed: Cause Yet Unknown—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reports that Davit Koloyan, a soldier stationed at a frontline position, was killed yesterday in as yet unknown circu...
- + Study Claims 20% Drop in Breast Cancer Patients in Armenia—The number of women in Armenia diagnosed with breast cancer has decreased by 20% according to data processed by the Armenia-American Wellness Center....
- + Offshore Labyrinth: Former Armenian PM and Church Primate Have Yet to be Questioned—We know that the Bentley was a gift from businessman Ashot Sukiasyan who, in turn, purchased it with loans received from Ameria Bank for which anothe...
- + United States will begin issuing 10-year tourist and business visas to qualified Armenians sooner than expected—The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia is pleased to announce that the United States will begin issuing 10-year tourist and business visas to qualified...
- + Montenegro: US Indicts 3 For Selling Guns To Colombian Rebels—Two Romanians and a former Italian member of Parliament living in Greece have been arrested on charges that they conspired to sell machine guns and an...
- + Darakjian Elected President of AMAA Board—PARAMUS, N.J.—On Dec. 5, the Board of Directors of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), in accordance with the association’s establi...
- + Hovannisian Gives Multiple Fall Presentations—LOS ANGELES—During the 2014 fall quarter at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Prof. Richard Hovannisian participated in 20 university ...
- + Bogosian, Tufankjian, and Bohjalian to Speak at Centennial Conference in NY—Other confirmed speakers include Jurist Geoffrey Robertson and journalist Robert Fisk NEW YORK–Actor and playwright Eric Bogosian, photojournalist S...
- + Vanadzor’s Derelict Park Saga: Town Council Annuls Lease Agreements after Six Years of Negligence by Tenant—Khachatryan later found out that the 2009 lease contracts signed between Mayor Darbinyan and Karavar-Tan was done without the council’s approval. Mo...
- + Hungary: ‘Meat Mafia’ Held Over US$ 20 Million Tax Fraud—Officials in Hungary are questioning 33 people about a meat trafficking scheme involving an alleged tax fraud of US$ 20 million. More... [Category: ...
- + Readers Share Their Gratitude Toward America—Every good story deserves a sequel, or so it’s said. Sometimes I get more pleasure out of a follow-up than I do with the original. Please read on. T...
- + Yegparian: Soul Searching or Self Serving?—I’ve been torn for weeks now over whether to write this piece. The dilemma arises from the conflicting responsibilities of speaking truth to power (in...
- + The Armenians of Singapore—Singapore is an incredibly successful country on the southern tip of Malaysia. More than 5 million people are packed into this compact area. It is a v...
- + Armenia's National Football Squad Closes Year in 79th Place—According to the latest FIFA rankings of national football teams released today Armenia came in 79th, a drop of two spots, with an overall score of 4...
- + Armenian Prime Minister: 'We will not tolerate unjustified price hikes'—Abrahamyan said that currency fluctuations had stabilized somewhat yesterday and that he was certain this trend would continue. More... [Category: ...
- + Walnut Lovers Beware: Gyumri Price Hits $28.45 a Kilo—A month ago shoppers could purchase one kilo of the shelled nuts for 10,000 dram (US$18.97) a kilo. Today, they’re selling from 12,000 ($22.76) – 15,...
- + Mother Charged with Forcing Her Son to Beg on Yerevan Streets: Faces 7-12 Years Imprisonment—Lousineh Arakelyan faces a 7-12 year prison stretch if found guilty of ‘trafficking’ her three year-old son Eric. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Special Consideration? Son of Armenian Ambassador Gets Early Jail Release on Hashish Trafficking Conviction—Davit Vardanyan, the son of Armenia’s ambassador to Georgia, who was found guilty this last September of trafficking and procuring hashish, has been ...
- + ERBD To Loan Armenia €3.5 Million for Hrazdan Solid Waste Landfill—The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today signed a €3.5 million loan deal with Armenia to finance the construction of the cou...
- + Akcam to Present Talk on League of Nations’ Aleppo Rescue House—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—On Tues., Jan. 13, 2015, Dr. Taner Akcam will present an illustrated talk entitled, “Giving Voice to the Voiceless: Armenian Genocide...
- + Society for Armenian Studies DC Conference on ‘Armenians in the Ottoman Empire’ (Part I)—By Aram Arkun Special for the Society of Armenian Studies The Society for Armenian Studies (SAS), a primarily American association of scholars an...
- + ‘Seeing Hands’: Providing Massages to Weary Diasporans, and Work for the Blind—Special for the Armenian Weekly At some point during my time in Armenia, I must have accepted that having constant back pain was normal. I realized ...
- + Etchmiadzin Large Store Owners, In a Tizzy Over Pricing, Close Doors—Four of the largest stores along the main commercial avenue in Etchmiadzin have been closed by their owners due to the weakening AMD. More... [Categ...
- + Armenian Prime Minister: 'We'll continue our floating currency policy'—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, in a statement issued today, pointed to currency speculation as one factor in the weakening on the Armenian ...
- + Investigative Journalists NGO Wins 1st Ever "Copy Paste" Legal Case in Armenia—The Kentron and Nork-Marash Court today ruled that the defendant pay 100,000 AMD in compensation and seized another 158,000 to cover the plaintiff’s l...
- + Project SAVE Partners with St. Stephen’s Elementary—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Principal Houry Boyamian of St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School, and Ruth Thomasian, the executive director of Project SAVE Arme...
- + Young Biologists Dedicated to Environmental Conservation in Armenia, Artsakh—Special for the Armenian Weekly I’ve reached the halfway mark of this six-part series chronicling the work of environmental organizations in Armenia...
- + Turkey?s Shame: The Case of Fatma and Azad Tokmak—Special for the Armenian Weekly The following quote contains what reportedly happened to Fatma Tokmak, a Kurdish woman from Sirnak in Turkey’s Kurdi...
- + The Ghost Shipments: Police Arrest Six Over Italian Navy Oil Fraud—Just two weeks after a broad-reaching police swoop on the new Mafia of Rome, police made another significant mafia arrest over a multi-million dollar ...
- + Georgian Forest Ranger's Suspicious Death: Investigation Is Not Bullet-Proof—One fact is certain: Merab Arevadze was killed on May 17, 2012 while on the job as a ranger working in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park in the Republi...
- + Weakening Dram Hurting Armenia’s Small-Scale Farmers; Especially Those with Bank Loans to Pay—Small scale farmers in Armenia’s northern Lori Province are feeling the pinch of the recent weakening of the national currency the Dram. More... [Ca...
- + Hydro-Plants vs Tourism: Battle Lines Drawn in Armenia's Syunik Province—The affected areas fall within a region that the IDeA (Initiatives for Development in Armenia), co-founded by Vardanyan, has been actively promoting a...
- + Sahagian: No, I Am Not Anatolian!—With the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide approaching, Armenians have done well in preserving the identity of our lost land, at least mental...
- + Armenian Community in China and Hong Kong Gathers for Lecture, Christmas Party—GUANGZHOU, China (A.W.)—China and Hong Kong Armenians gathered on Dec. 12 in Guangzhou for a lecture on the history of the Armenian community in China...
- + Armenians Celebrate Mass in China for First Time in Decades—GUANGZHOU, China (A.W.)—The Armenian community in China gathered at a church in Guangzhou on Dec. 14 to celebrate mass for the first time in decades. ...
- + Dalarik’s Lavash Maker: Baking Bread Barely Keeps Family of Eleven Afloat—Alvard Bouniatyan is one of the women in the photo who makes lavash all day to earn a living. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Who's Listening In On Norway's Politicians? Probe Launched—Norway’s Police Security Service launched an investigation today into a network of fake mobile towers discovered by journalists in central Oslo, capab...
- + Ukraine: Cops Go After Casinos, Suggest Yanukovych Connection—Ukraine’s ministry of internal affairs has launched a campaign against illegal casinos amid fears that a large network of underground gambling dens co...
- + Prophetic Name? Syunik Governor's "Tatev Anapat" Company Building Two Local Mini Hydro-Plants—One questions such a name for the company since “anapat”, in Armenian, can be translated as the noun “desert” or “wasteland”, or the adjectival equiva...
- + Gyumri Teacher Arrested for Demanding and Accepting $130 Bribe—Armenia's National Security Service reports that its officers arrested a teacher at Gyumri’s State Pedagogical Institute today at the moment he was ac...
- + Cross-Border Bust Reveals Ring Of 350 Romanian Sex Workers In Austria—In the latest part of a long investigation into an organised crime group, Austrian and Romanian authorities in cooperation with the EU'spolice force (...
- + Selective Disclosure: Armenia’s Central Bank Conceals Data on Offshore Transfers—Armenia’s Central Bank (CB) claims thatsome data regarding money flows to and from offshore financial centers is protected from public disclosure und...
- + Akhalkalak Store Owners Demonstrate; Demand a Lifting of Fines—Some 100 shop owners are demonstrating today outside the Akhalkalak Regional Administrative Building, demanding that recent fines levied against them...
- + Haypost and Russian Post signed an agreement to implement “Forsage” money transfer system between Armenia and Russia—HayPost and Russian Post signed an important Agreement in order to implement “Forsage” express money transfers system between Armenia and Russia. Acc...
- + A Voice from the Homeland: A Message of Despair and Hope—Samvel will be missed, tremendously. His close friend, and Armenia's best novelist, Levon Khechoyan, had died a year ago to the day. Maybe this was me...
- + Paros Foundation, Atamian Family Build Safe Haven for Border Village Children—Armenia’s First Security Wall Built at Nerkin Karmir Aghpyur Kindergarten The village of Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur, located in the Bert area of Armenia’...
- + Three Holiday Gift Ideas from the Armenian Diaspora of Europe—By Dorothy Garabedian It’s that time of year again, when we start thinking about unique gifts for special people. From the European diaspora h...
- + Tomo of Istanbul—Special for the Armenian Weekly “Before traveling to Europe, [Armenian writer Yeghishe] Charents visited this city with his good friend, Avetik Isah...
- + Yerevan’s Medical University Denies Free Placement to Some Students: So Where’s the 16.8 Million AMD in ‘Savings’?—An equally puzzling question is where the 16.8 million AMD, which the university hasn’t disbursed, has gone? More... [Category: Politics]
- + Bosnia: Eight Alleged Drug Smugglers Held In "Operation Oscar"—Officers have swooped on eight alleged organized crime gangsters as part of a large narcotics bust involving cross-border police cooperation and multi...
- + Hungary: Homeless People "Paid By Crime Gangs To Steal Cars"—A group of organized criminals in Hungary has been paying homeless people to rent luxury cars abroad and bring them back to the country to be sold on,...
- + Whitinsville Honors Its Retiring (?) Pastor—WHITINSVILLE, Mass.—He was a carpenter, electrician, mechanic, and an astute businessman. He could get the stains out of a deacon’s vestment, replumb ...
- + 100’s—A hundred, with a hundred, for a hundred, on the hundredth, that was the original, vague “plan”—100 miles, 100 people, $100,000, 100th gen...
- + Armenian-American Activists Speak Out on Ferguson—‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. What...
- + Weakening AMD Has Resulted in Consumer Price Rises; Says SCPEC Head Shaboyan—According Artak Shaboyan, who heads Armenia’s State Commission for the Protection of Economic Protection (SCPEC) the recent devaluation of the Armenia...
- + Two Chinese Citizens Arrested in Yerevan for Organizing Sex Trafficking Scheme—Armenia’s Investigative Committee (IC) has launched criminal case regarding four citizens of China who were brought to Armenia under false pretense an...
- + Russia: 100,000 Sign Initiative Against Untraceable Wealth—The Russian government has been forced to consider a public proposal to criminalize possession by officials of unexplainable assets, after a petition ...
- + Trans-Atlantic Mob Swoop Hits New York's Gambinos And ’Ndrangheta—Italian police Wednesday brought charges against eight men linked to Mafia syndicates from Italy and the US in New York and the Italian cities of Mila...
- + Armenia's Human Rights Defender Concerned About Recent Spate of Attacks Against Political Opponents—In his statement, Andreasyan said that his office was closely following the case of Souren Sargsyan, an Artsakh War veteran, who was attacked and beat...
- + Armenian Firm Wins "Software of the Year" Competition at GITI 20214—Armenian Software LLC won the “Software of the Year” competition held at the Georgian Information Technologies Innovation (GITI) annual regional conf...
- + Defendant in Armenia's Biggest Drug Bust Testifies He Was Offered $100K—At yesterday’s trial of Armenia’ biggest drug bust to date, one of the two men charged in attempting to smuggle 850 kilos of heroin into Armenia from ...
- + 35 Armenian Local Elections to Take Place Sunday—Elections for 26 community heads and nine municipal councils will be held this Sunday in 35 communities throughout Armenia’s provinces of Aragatzotn, ...
- + U.S. Citizens Can Now Travel to Armenia "Visa Free" For Up to 180 Days Per Calendar Year—Longer visa validity will allow students and exchange visitors to more easily return to their home countries during school and work holidays. More.....
- + Genocide Centennial Commemoration to Be Held in Istanbul—Turkish and Armenian-American organizations are working together to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2015, and to enco...
- + Rwandan Genocide Exhibit Displayed in Congress—A collaborative art installation commemorating the Rwandan Genocide was on display in the Rayburn Foyer at the House of Representatives on Dec. 2. U.S...
- + ANCA-ER Celebrates Grassroots Activism at 8th Annual Banquet—NEW YORK—Armenian Americans from throughout the Eastern U.S. gathered at the Ritz Carlton New York, Battery Park»on Sun., Dec. 7, in a salute to expan...
- + Artsakh Brandy Headed for Havana After Winning CUBAEXPO 2014 Competition—Brandy produced in Artsakh and made from local grapes will soon be sold on Cuban store shelves afterwinning a slew of international medals. More... ...
- + Masked Men Assault Artsakh War Vet in Yerevan—Armenia’s opposition Pre-Parliament organization reports that four masked men attacked and severely beat Artsakh War veteran Sourik Sargsyan earlier t...
- + Azerbaijan: Meydan TV Shuts Down As Independent Press Shrinks—Meydan TV, one of the few remaining independent media outlets with an office in Azerbaijan, terminated its operations in Baku today following the impr...
- + Armenia 3rd Most Militarized Country in World, Claims New Study—According to the 2014 Global Militarisation Index (GMI) conducted by the Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC), Armenia ranks 3rd overall ou...
- + Robertson, Fisk to Speak at Centennial Conference in New York—NEW YORK–Jurist Geoffrey Robertson and journalist Robert Fisk are among the confirmed speakers at “Responsibility 2015,” the international confe...
- + AMA to Feature New Exhibit: ‘Kiss the Ground—A New Armenia’—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America (AMA), together with the Thompson Gallery of the Cambridge School of Weston, presents a new exhibition...
- + ‘Zulal’ to Perform at St. Vartan Cathedral—NEW YORK—On Sun., Dec. 14, the Armenian»a»cappella»folk trio “Zulal” will appear in concert performing new material from their upcoming third album at...
- + European Investment Bank to Lend 50 Million Euros to Promote SMEs in Armenia—The loan will particularly target the agro-processing and rural sectors, which play an important strategic role in terms of development. More... [C...
- + Armenian President Thanks Visiting Uruguayan VP for His Country's Lead in 1915 Genocide Recognition—The Armenian president once again thanked the government and people of Uruguay for officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide as early as 1965, not...
- + Surge In Response Over Jailing Of Azerbaijani Journalist—International protests are set this week over the arrest of award-winning investigative reporter Khadija Ismayilova amid widespread fears that her two...
- + Some Javakhk Armenians Will Have to Pay $50 and Have 5,000 Lari in the Bank to Get Home—Citizens of Armenia may now enter Georgia without a visa for a short-term stay not exceeding 90 days (in any 180 day period) but will have to pay US$...
- + Armenia’s M-6 is a Driver’s Nightmare: Dangerous Tunnels and Roadway Need Immediate Upgrade—To get to the Sanahin and Haghpat UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Armenia, travelers are forced to drive through three dangerous tunnels on the way. ...
- + Yerevan Court Finds 13 Civil Servants Guilty of Embezzling $575K in Pension Funds—Twelve Armenian civil servants and a former head of the State Social Security Service were handed lengthy prison sentences by a Yerevan court today a...
- + Court Sustains Hetq's Freedom of Information Case Against Environmental Ministry—Hetq sought the copies for an investigative series it was working on entitled “Dangerous Monkey Business: Armenia’s Links to the Illegal Trafficking ...
- + Serbia: Close To A Ton Of Cannabis Seized In Biggest Drug Bust Yet At Southern Border Crossing—Customs officers at the Presevo border crossing between southern Serbia and Macedonia have seized nearly a ton of cannabis in the biggest drugs bust ...
- + Major Organized Crime Bust Explodes No-Mob-In-Rome Myth—Early in the morning of Dec. 2, the Carabinieri (Italian national military police) arrested 37 people and launched investigations against 100 others, ...
- + Closed Border Hurting Eastern Turkey More than Armenia, Says New Hrant Dink Foundation Study—According to a recent study entitled ‘‘Research on the Socio-Economic Impact of the Turkey-Armenia Border’’ commissioned by the Hrant Dink Foundation...
- + Opium Production In South-East Asia Hits New High—UNODC has released its Southeast Asia Opium Survey 2014 Lao PDR - Myanmar, showing that opium cultivation had risen more than four percent in one year...
- + Azerbaijan: Jailed Journalist Khadija Ismayilova's Home Searched—New details have emerged about the bizarre case under which investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova has been imprisoned in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mor...
- + Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Obama Nominee as Next Ambassador to Armenia—The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) this week approved Richard M. Mills, Jras President Obama's nominee to serve as ambassador to Armen...
- + Bread Chessboard & Pieces: A Journey of Exile and Return—A chess board and pieces made of bread is one of the unique pieces a visitor to the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) HistoryMuseum in Yerevan c...
- + Hairenik Publishes ?Voices from the Past: Excerpts from Writings of Armenian Revolutionaries?—‘Voices from the Past,’ Translated by Vahe Habeshian, Is Now Available for Purchase on Amazon, Kindle, iTunes, and Google Play Stores WATERTOWN, Mas...
- + Khatchig Mouradian: A Man in Motion—It wasn’t enough editing the Armenian Weekly for seven years and coping with all the innuendoes of what this business of journalism demands. Sleepless...
- + Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs to Join ANCA ER Celebration of Civic Activism—New York— Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) and Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) will join the annual salute to Armenian American c...
- + Raffi Hovannisian to Hold Civic Assembly in Gyumri Tomorrow—Heritage party leader Raffi Hovannisian will hold a public assembly in Gyumri on December 6 in Theatre Square. The event is scheduled for 5:00 pm. M...
- + Armenia Enjoys “Net Freedom”, Says New Freedom House Study—While Armenia may not have a free press, the country’s internet appears to be so. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Farmer: ‘Here you can either serve in the army or work in agriculture’—Sargsyan explains that since ordinary water costs more in the shops than milk purchased from villagers, the latter have no interest in enlarging their...
- + Azerbaijani Journalist Detained For Two Months—Journalist Khadija Ismayilova, a Radio Free Europe/OCCRP reporter, was taken into custody today in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the latest of a series of lega...
- + Arrest of journalist latest case of crackdown of free media in Azerbaijan, says OSCE Representative—On 5 December Khadija Ismailova, a journalist with Radio Azadliq, was sentenced to pre-trial detention for two months on charges of inciting a person ...
- + Apigian-Kessel: In Lieu of a Bucket List, the ‘Things I Miss’ List—Thinking of the survivor generation stirs up feelings of love and respect. They occupy a special place in our hearts, where there still exists a bit o...
- + Poem: The Road Back Home?—The Road Back Home… By Avik Derentz Translated by »Tatul Sonentz How to live – how, Under alien skies… Where sorrow fe...
- + Akcam: Textbooks and the Armenian Genocide in Turkey: Heading Towards 2015—Special for the Armenian Weekly Education is extremely centralized in Turkey. All issues, including setting policy, the administration, and content ...
- + 85.2 Million Euro Loan by KfW Bank to Unite Armenia-Georgia Electricity Grids—The Armenian government today gave the green light for a 105.2 million Euro project that will unite the electricity grids of Armenia and Georgia. Mo...
- + OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs: Downing of Armenian Helicopter an “Avoidable Tragedy”—We, the Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries – Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Secretary of State ...
- + Public Contracts Are Main Reason Behind Most Foreign Bribery Cases—A new analysis of international bribery cases shows that kickbacks are not limited to countries with a reputation for corruption. More... [Category:...
- + Uruguay VP Arrives in Armenia Tomorrow—Vice President of Uruguay Danilo Astori will arrive in Yerevan on December 5 for a one week official visit according to Agencia Prensa Armenia. Mor...
- + Russia: Putin Proposes Amnesty On Offshore Assets—Russian president Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-off amnesty on capital returning to Russia amid concerns that the country will slide into recessio...
- + 10 U.S. Representatives Join Capitol Hill Celebration of Artsakh?s Independence—Legislators Mark 23 Years of Freedom for NKR WASHINGTON—U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), ...
- + Armenian ‘Sound of Music’ Delights Audience in Watertown—WATERTOWN, Mass.—As hundreds of people filed into the Watertown High School auditorium on Sat., Nov. 15, the “Sound of Music” was clearly in the air. ...
- + Michael Aram Hosts Event to Support Tumo Center—Joseph Oughourlian Announces Pledge of $150,000 towards Tumo Karabakh NEW YORK—On Tues., Nov. 18, artist Michael Aram hosted a holiday shopping even...
- + Croatia: Zadar’s “King Fish” Questioned Over Graft—One of Zadar’s most powerful businessmen, dubbed the “king fish of the Adriatic”, was detained Tuesday morning on suspicion of corruption More... [C...
- + Turkey And Bosnia Slip In Fight Against Corruption, Says New Transparency International Index—Turkey as the country whose reputation for graft has grown the most in the past year. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Ranks 94 Out of 175 in Transparency International Corruption Index—Armenia ranked 94th out of the 175 countries included in the 2014 in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) recently released by Transparency Internat...
- + Holiday Chocolate Drive for Armenia's Border Village Children—A holiday drive to collect chocolates and other sweets for children in Armenia’s border villages has been launched with assistance from the Fund for A...
- + Franck Muller CEO Vartan Sirmakes to Finance "Hin Yerevan" Construction Project—Swiss resident Sirmakes, who was born in Istanbul, also serves as Armenia’s consul general in France (Marseille). Sirmakes is a large shareholder in A...
- + Vatican City, Monaco, San Marino, Andorra and Montenegro Citizens Can Travel to Armenia Without Visa—Citizens of San Marino, Monaco, Andorra, the Vatican City and Montenegro will now be able to travel to Armenia without an entry visa. More... [Categ...
- + ADAA to Award $10,000 Saroyan Playwriting Prize—LOS ANGELES—To kick off Human Rights Day, the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) on Dec. 6 will award the 2014 William Saroyan Playwriting Prize f...
- + Resolution with Justice: Theriault Discusses Armenian Genocide Reparations Report—Special for the Armenian Weekly While recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the government of Turkey has been a priority for Armenian communities ...
- + Bolivia’s Legislature Unanimously Recognizes Armenian Genocide—LA PAZ, Bolivia—The two houses of the Bolivian Parliament unanimously approved measures to recognize the Armenian Genocide on Nov. 26, reported Agenci...
- + Alaverdi Father of Seven: 'Artificially Terminating a Pregnancy is Murder'—“Having three girls in succession was a bit tough. But then we had four boys in a row. We understood that was the way it had to be,” says Vitaly. Mo...
- + Armenia's Central Bank: Promises to Stabilize a Weakening AMD—The Bank argues that while it regards such fluctuations are short-term in nature, it nevertheless calls on citizens in Armenia not to engage in curren...
- + Macedonia: Police Skeptical Of Passport Fraud—Macedonia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVR) has nixed claims that a new video, which purports to depict the large-scale forgery of passports, revea...
- + Bosnia: Bilal Bosnic, 'Terrorist Leader,' Released By Court—A court in Bosnia has denied prosecutors' requests to extend the detention of a high-profile terrorism suspect. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Single Mom of Six: “Children are innocent but they are the ones who suffer”—Sveta Sirekanyan, a 45 year-old mother of six, waits her turn in line outside the outside the village mayor’s office in Karekert, a village in Armenia...
- + Artsakh Fund Raises Money for Village Expansion Project—NEW YORK—On Nov. 9, the ACAA Artsakh Fund (Eastern US) held a kick-off reception in New York to announce its expansion plans for Arajamugh, a model vi...
- + Battle Scarred: Artsakh Soldier On the Long Road to Recovery After Repelling Azerbaijani Incursion—20 year-old Norayr Kamalyan, a former Artsakh Army soldier has metal screws holding his lower jaw bone together. More... [Category: Politics]
- + UK Firms Probed Over Multi-Billion Dollar Money Laundering Scam—Police investigators in the UK have launched an inquiry into the involvement of 19 British shell companies in a US$20 billion money-laundering operati...
- + Moldova: Pro-EU Parties Lead Elections—Preliminary results of Moldova’s Nov. 30 national elections show the outcome tipping toward parties in favor of closer ties with the European Union (E...
- + Artsakh Parliament Prez Meets U.S.Minsk Group Co-Chair in Washington D.C.—On the same day, Ghoulyan also met with Frank Pallone Jr., who co-chairs the U.S. Congressional Caucasus on Armenian Issues. The two discussed options...
- + Nairit Rubber Plant Workers to Picket Presidential Office Tomorrow—The leadership of the financially strapped Nairit rubber plant’s labor union has called for a demonstration tomorrow outside the presidential office i...
- + Armenia's Central Bank to Spend $226K on 30 Car Fleet in 2015—26.6 million AMD will go to servicing the cars and 47 million AMD will be spent on gasoline. Another 20.1 million AMD will be spent on diesel fuel. ...
- + Bolivia's Parliament Recognizes 1915 Armenian Genocide—The Senate and the Chamber of Deputies of Bolivia have approved documents recognizing the Armenian Genocide of 1915. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE to Monitor Artsakh Line of Contact Tomorrow—On December 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a plann...
- + Court Will Hear Appeal by Lifer Soghomon Kocharyan to Reopen Murder Case—The appeal of Soghomon Kocharyan, now serving his 20th year in prison for the murder of an Iranian citizen, to have his case reopened will be reviewed...
- + Renovations to Armenia's Ancient Odzoun Church Completeted—The 5-7th century Odzoun church in Armenia’s northern Lori Province has been successfully renovated according to Levik Ghoughasyan, president of LevGo...
- + Armenia Applauds Hejinian Art Exhibit—YEREVAN—Artist Daniel Varoujan Hejinian of Chelmsford, Mass., is not one to sit idle very long, not when his heritage is at stake. Armenia’s First ...
- + Obituary: Vartkes Sinanian—Vartkes Sinanian passed away on Sat., Nov. 22, in Glendale, Calif. Sinanian was born in Nicosia, Cyprus, on March 7, 1926. Vartkes Sinanian Sinan...
- + Project Save: A True Gift of History—Ruth Thomasian and Project SAVE are a very important, worthwhile organization worthy of your attention. I had the pleasure of talking with Ruth recent...
- + Cars Belonging to Opposition Group Torched in Yerevan: Criminal Charges Launched—Criminal charges have been launched in the incident involving the Chery Tiggo passenger car belonging to Susanna Melkonyan. More... [Category: Polit...
- + Croatia: ‘Salami King’ Probed For Wartime Embezzlement—Anti-corruption authorities in Croatia will investigate a prominent meat mogul. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Moldova: Pro-Russia Party Banned From Elections After OCCRP Expose—Patria, a pro-Russian political party has been struck from the slate of upcoming parliamentary elections in Moldova by a ruling fromthe country's Appe...
- + New Ministry - New Minister for Armenia—Even though its name has yet to appear on the government’s official website, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan today appointed Vache Gabrielyan as the...
- + Armenian Government Grants Amulsar Go-Ahead to Lydian International—On November 27, Lydian International Ltd. announced that it had been issued a comprehensive mining right approval by the Armenian government for the A...
- + Latvia: Prison System Plagued By Violence—An investigation by OCCRP partner Re:Baltica has opened a new window into the brutal conditions of prisons in Latvia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ghana: Alleged Smuggler’s UK Arrest Breeds Cocaine Scandal—Pressure grew on the president of Ghana this week to launch a public inquiry into alleged connections between his own circle and a Ghanaian woman arre...
- + Turkey: Media Ban On Corruption Case ‘Protects Thieves’—The leader of the Turkish opposition has claimed that the media ban on a major corruption investigation serves only to protect thieves. More... [Cat...
- + Karabakh Telecom Manager Charged with Stealing $1.729 Million in Calling Cards—A Karabakh Telecom manager was yesterday charged with stealing over 750 million AMD worth of cell phone calling cards since 2010. More... [Category...
- + Hemolytic Anemia Strikes Ptghavan Siblings; Family Can’t Afford Proper Treatment, Says Desperate Mom—22 year-old Armen and 20 year-old Karineh have been taking various medications for the past fourteen years. The disease has left them unable to perfor...
- + Armenian Energy Minister Floats Idea of International Tender to Re-Launch Nairit Rubber Plant—The minister said that the plants debts amount to 102 billion AMD (US$13.8 million), of which 6 billion is owed in wages. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Detroit ‘Azadamard’ Celebrates ARF’s 124th Anniversary—More than 400 members and supporters of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) attended the Detroit “Azadamard” Gomideh ’s celebration of the AR...
- + Jaklin Celik’s ‘Festival of Wrath’—Book review by Aziz Gokdemir Special for the Armenian Weekly Take a stroll today in an old district of almost any sizable town in Turkey and yo...
- + Giving Thanks as Proud American Armenians—As we hover over our dinner tables sagging with food this»Thanksgiving, let us pause to reflect what this day may bring us. A Thanksgiving to coun...
- + A Shady $600 Million Power Plant: Armenia Strikes Deal with Offshore Company—Armenia to provide numerous concessions to a company owned by a Georgian businessman with criminal past More... [Category: Politics]
- + Two Defendants in Armenia’s Largest Drug Bust Declare Their Innocence—The two men charged with involvement in Armenia’s largest drug bust ever both protested they were innocent during trial proceedings yesterday at the ...
- + Goris Apiarist: ‘Beekeeping Isn’t Difficult, but It’s Still Hard Work’—According to Jagharyan, it’s important that bees receive their nourishment from honey and not sugar syrup. Bees survive six months on syrup and eight...
- + France: Total Faces Trial Over Iran Deals—French oil company Total is to stand trial over corruption allegations related to Iranian oil contracts from the mid 1990’s and early 2000’s. More.....
- + Romania: Chief Prosecutor Resigns Over Abuse Of Power Allegations—The chief prosecutor of Romania's anti-organised crime agency has resigned after being remanded in custody for 30 days on suspicion of corruption. ...
- + Helen Garabedian Mikitarian (1937-2014)—(The Providence Journal)—Helen M. (Garabedian) Mikitarian, 77, of Auburn, Mass., passed away on Oct. 16 at Saint Vincent Hospital with her loving fami...
- + Rendahl: Pit Stops and Acts of Kindness—Special for the Armenian Weekly I left Tbilisi by car after work on a Friday last month. I’d been traveling in cramped airplanes for weeks, so I opt...
- + Tickets on Sale Now for AGBU NYSEC’s 7th Annual ‘Performing Artists in Concert’—Proceeds to Benefit AGBU Performing Arts Initiatives Worldwide NEW YORK—The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) New York Special Events Committ...
- + Monte Remembered: Notes From Prison—In 1988, my friends and I were exhilarated. As soon as we heard about the demonstrations, we hurried to Opera Square from our NairiDormitory rooms. Be...
- + Hetq’s ‘Listen to Our Voices’ to be Screened Nov. 26—On November 26 the documentary film “Listen to Our Voices” produced by Hetq will be screened at the Naregatsi Art Institute in Yerevan at 1:00 pm. M...
- + "A more blackened garden" - Thomas de Waal's Book Now in Turkish—“But if I did decide to change it, I would have written a more 'blackened garden’” noted De Waal, who added that the Karabakh conflict isn't a frozen ...
- + SOCAR Chief’s Son Practices "Charity" With Government Funds—Since arriving in Istanbul in 2010 at the age of 17 to study chemical engineering at Koch University, Rashad Abdullayev started working at SOCAR Tradi...
- + Armenia's Foreign Minister in Sweden; "Azerbaijan is clearly losing its sense of reality"—Baku is not only ignoring the appeals of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries, the international community on the non-use of force, consolidation o...
- + Dalarik’s Plight: “The people don’t have bread to eat. They are building a church. Go figure”—The old men of the Dalarik, a village in Armenia’s Armavir province, had gathered in the square to hunt for the first rays of sunlight from between th...
- + Poem: Moon—By Aris»Shaklian , 1925 Translated by »Tatul Sonentz Summer night. Flaunting moon On the wall’s shoulder. Soon moves in Through the window....
- + National Hero Gen. Sebouh Reinterred at Yerablur—YEREVAN—On Thurs., Nov. 20, the remains of General Sebouh (Arshak Nersesian), a prominent leader of the Armenian liberation movement in the late 19th ...
- + Conference on Turkey-Armenia Border Takes Place in Ankara—Special for the Armenian Weekly The poster of the conference ANKARA, Turkey (A.W.)—Nearly 200 participants filled an auditorium at the Faculty o...
- + UK: 34 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized, Pilot Arrested—Border Force officers arrested the pilot of a light aircraft at an airfield near Shelby, England on Nov. 17, seizing 34 kilos of cocaine and charging...
- + Armenia's Central Bank: Devaluation of the Dram Will Assist Country's Exports—In a curtly worded statement explaining the fall of Armenia’s national currency, the Dram, to 435 Dram per US$1, Armenia’s Central bank today stated t...
- + China: Top General Caught With Ton Of Cash—More than a ton of cash and other valuables was seized from the basement of one of China's most senior former military officials, it emerged Thursday....
- + Portugal’s Former PM Arrested At Airport—Portugal’s former prime minister is one of four to have been arrested in an investigation into suspected tax evasion, money laundering and corruption....
- + The Ups and Downs of Tobacco Farming in Artsakh; This Year’s Drought Cut into Profits—Tadevosyan says that the company will continue to invest in Artsakh’s tobacco sector even though it’s not profitable. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Catholicos Aram I Hosts Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon—Catholicos Aram I Hosts Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ministry Workers Dismantle Largest Illegal Well in Ararat Valley—A team from Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection is wrapping up work to dismantle the largest illegal natural flowing well in the Ararat valley. ...
- + Diasporan Benefactor Maral Anjargolian Donates Cow to Khachikyan Family—After reading a recent Hetq article about Koti village resident 17 year-old Adelina Khachikyan and her family’s plight, American-Armenian Maral Anjarg...
- + Georgian Prez Tiptoes Around 1915 Genocide Issue: National “Coexistence” More Important—A representative of an organization called the Armenian Community of Georgia asked Margvelashvili if he would make a public statement to the effect th...
- + Hetq v Environment Ministry: Judge Admonishes Official for Impertinence in Court—The ministry refused, arguing that such documents contained ‘secretive material’. It merely provided a list of animals imported to and exported from A...
- + Bodies of the Three Artsakh Pilots Retrieved in Special Military Operation—STEPANAKERT—The bodies of the three Artsakh pilots were retrieved from the Mi-24 helicopter crash site in a special military operation late on Nov. 21...
- + Artsakh Military Launches Special Op; Retrieves Remains of Downed Helicopter Crew—The Artsakh Ministry of Defense reported today that on November 20 it successfully recovered the remains of the three crew members who were killed whe...
- + Australia: ‘Sir Lunchalot,’ Political Crony Finally To Face Court—Australia’s disgraced former minister, Eddie Obeid, is to be prosecuted along with fellow former Labor politician Ian Macdonald over charges of miscon...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Nov. 22, 2014)—From a Native American The white man who is our agent is so stingy that he carries a linen rag in his pocket into which to blow his nose, for fear h...
- + Blood For Memory: A Unique Approach to Honoring the Genocide Centennial—By Audrey Selian It was a busy day on Sat., Nov. 1 at the Blood Donation Center at the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG) in Switzerland; nearly a ...
- + There is Only the Earth: An Interview with Photojournalist Scout Tufankjian—Special for the Armenian Weekly The first time I came across photojournalist Scout Tufankjian’s work was about six years ago; it was during one »of ...
- + Karakert Residents Pay 35 Times More than the Going Rate for Water—Most people prefer to purchase their water, as residents claim that the water being piped into the village is not suitable for drinking because it is ...
- + Ambassador Charpentier: France Will Do All to Facilitate Return of Remains of Downed Helicopter Crew—France’s Ambassador to Armenia, Jean-Fran?ois Charpentier, today stated that as a member of the OSCE Minsk Group France would like to see the remains ...
- + Foul Play: James Rodriguez’s Former Club Sanctioned For “Laundering Cartel Cash”—The United States has imposed sanctions against a “Kingpin List” of people and firms they say support a Colombian drug cartel—including the profession...
- + A Living Legacy & Tribute: Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway—Recognized for its innovative design that both celebrates and commemorates, Armenian Heritage Park—prominently located on Boston’s Rose Fitzgerald Ken...
- + Hairenik’s 2015 Calendar of Western Armenian Churches Now Available for Purchase—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Hairenik Association is proud to announce the release of its 2015 Hairenik Wall Calendar. The bilingual calendar features photogr...
- + Minsk Group ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Inaccessibility of Helicopter Crash Site—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs released a statement expressing “deep concern” over the inaccessibility of the crash site of the Arts...
- + ECHR Orders Armenia to Pay 160,000 Euros in Three Eminent Domain Cases—All three cases are eminent domain in nature and involve property located on Byuzand Street in downtown Yerevan. Said property was expropriated by the...
- + Italy: ‘Ndrangheta Initiation Ritual Exposed—Police in Italy have arrested 40 suspected gangsters after capturing unprecedented hidden-camera footage of the ‘Ndrangheta’s infamous organized crime...
- + Sex, Drugs And Baltimore: US Prison Corruption Trial Begins—The trial began yesterday of the two inmates, five guards, and kitchen worker accused of running a years-long criminal enterprise from within Baltimor...
- + Armenian Mother of Nine: “We’d always say this one would be our last”—“What will change by complaining? We try to adjust to our reality and to create something new besides.” More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Defense Army Claims it Controls Helicopter Crash Area—The ADA says that Azerbaijani violations of the ceasefire have increased of late, especially in the region where the helicopter was shot down. More....
- + Sassounian: Countries Selling Weapons to Azerbaijan Are Just as Guilty for Attacks on Artsakh—Azerbaijan’s armed forces committed a criminal act on Nov. 12, shooting down an unarmed Armenian helicopter inside Artsakh’s borders and killing three...
- + ANC-MI Hosts Republican David Trott—DETROIT, Mich.—On Sun., Oct. 26, the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Michigan hosted David Trott, then-Republican candidate for the 11th Congress...
- + Aram Arkun Appointed Executive Director of Tekeyan Cultural Association—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Tekeyan Cultural Association’s (TCA) Central Board of Directors recently appointed Aram Arkun as executive director of the associ...
- + Vintage Car Enthusiast Roubik Grigoryan: “I was the first to drive the ZIM-12 in Leninakan”—The yard of Robert Grigoryan, a 75 year-old resident of Gyumri, resembles an open air museum devoted to retro cars and motorcycles. More... [Categor...
- + House Of Scandal: Mexico President’s Wife Vows To Sell Mansion—The wife of Mexico’s president has attempted to stave off fresh accusations of corruption by promising to sell her share in the lavish mansion at the ...
- + Azerbaijani Government Blocks Journalist From US Commission Hearing—Khadija Ismayilova, an investigative journalist and OCCRP partner facing criminal libel charges in Azerbaijan, could not attend a hearing scheduled at...
- + Minsk Group Co-Chairs Call for Accessibility to Helicopter Crash Site—We call on the sides to cease firing in the vicinity of the crash site and facilitate the demining of the area surrounding the site. More... [Categ...
- + Hungary: Protesters Rally Against Prime Minister—More than 10,000 Hungarians protested on Monday, Nov. 17 against Prime Minister Viktor Orban, saying he is too close to the Kremlin and employs corrup...
- + Caveat Emptor: 80 Armenian Companies Given Warnings for Using "Organic" and "Ecological" in Their Brand Names—Consumers in Armenia should be aware of food items marked as “organic” and “biologically pure”; for the most part such advertising may be misleading. ...
- + World Bank Report: Doing Business in Armenia Getting Slightly Easier—The largest improvement in Armenia was registered in terms of paying taxes. In the current report Armenia was ranked 41st – an improvement of 32 place...
- + Armenian Orphan Rug Goes on Display at White House—Description of the rug avoids reference to the Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON—The Armenian orphan rug went on display at the White House this morning,...
- + Members of Congress Welcome White House Display of Orphan Rug—Call for End to Ankara’s Gag-Rule against US Reaffirmation of Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON—Members of Congress joined with Armenian American o...
- + Rehabilitating Criminal Offenders in Armenia: Government Must Invest in Creative Approaches—Our approach had been to retrain workers in the system and then appoint them as psychologist in the correctional facilities. But experience has shown ...
- + Hetq Expose Prompts Ministry to Study Pharmaceuticals from India—Armenia’s Minister of Health Armen Muradyan recommended that a new committee be formed to study a pharmaceutical produced in India called DiaZone MR t...
- + China: 288 Arrested In 56 Nations In Corruption Crackdown—As China continues its crackdown on corruption, its operation dubbed “Fox Hunt” has arrested 288 fugitives suspected of committing economic crimes. ...
- + Armenia's Defense Minister Raises Plight of Downed Helicopter Crew with OSCE Official—The two are said to have discussed the November 12 downing of an Armenian helicopter by Azerbaijan along the Karabakh Line of Contact and the steps be...
- + Artsakh Government Asks Red Cross to Help Locate Helicopter Crew Remains—The Artsakh government has officially contacted the International Red Cross mission in Stepanakert with the request that it facilitate locating and re...
- + How I Found My Brother—Special for the Armenian Weekly I dedicate this article to nine Armenians. Without their assistance, my odyssey would not have occurred. Their names...
- + Near East Foundation?s Mardirossian to Present ANCA Freedom Award to Morgenthau—New York—In honor of United States’ heroic humanitarian efforts to assist survivors of the Armenian Genocide, Near East Foundation Chairman Shan...
- + Queenie and Al Bagian’s Enduring Impact on the ARS—Two years have already passed since the somber days that forever deprived the Armenian-American community from the cherished presence of a remarkable ...
- + Inadequacies of Criminal Science in Armenia: Observations Culled from Hetq’s “Distorted Fates” Series—Due to the revelations of the Distorted Fates series, there has been some progress registered in two cases and government agencies have responded to o...
- + Worker Falls from Artzavan Tailings Dam and Dies—A worker earlier today slipped and fell to his death while working on the Artzavan tailings dam in Armenia's Syunik Province. More... [Category: Po...
- + Artsakh Defense Minister Meets OSCE Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk—According to the ministry’s press service, the pair talked about the current situation between the Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces as well as th...
- + New Action In Long-Dormant Bangkok Film Festival Bribe Case—The former head of Thailand’s tourism authority, indicted in the US more than five years ago for allegedly accepting bribes in connection with the Ban...
- + NKR Foreign Minister Receives Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office—On November 17, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-O...
- + Karakert Villagers Still Waiting for Armenian President to Fulfill Campaign Promise—Hartenyan claims he’s been told in private that it’s a question of funding holding up the road work. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE to Monitor Karabakh Line of Contact Tomorrow—On November 18, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan in the A...
- + Indigenous Peoples and Thanksgiving: Getting at the Truth—Armenians know how conquerors, who commit genocide against indigenous peoples, can fabricate lies that lead to miseducation and false celebrations. ...
- + Banjos and Bayonets: The Tale of a Holocaust Survivor—Elia Kahvedjian's adept fingers could tease the strings of his banjo and mandolin into seductive dances and renditions, just as skillfully and felicit...
- + Chairman Royce, Members of Congress Condemn Azerbaijan Shoot Down of Karabagh Helicopter—ANCA Rallies Grassroots Protest of Azerbaijani Military Escalation » AYF Leads #ArtsakhStrong Social Media Campaign in Support of Karabagh Freed...
- + Meet Steve Evarian—He’s the smiling man waving a handkerchief as bahr bash at Armenian events, leading a long line of lively dancers to the melodies of his favored tra...
- + Telethon 2014 to Benefit Construction of Vardenis-Martakert Highway—YEREVAN—Proceeds from the 2014 Telethon of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, to be held on Nov. 27, will be used to implement the final phase of the Var...
- + Causes and Consequences of the Helicopter Attack, and Baku’s Motives for Escalation—Special for the Armenian Weekly The continuous state-sponsored terrorism campaign of the Republic of Azerbaijan against the Republics of Artsakh and...
- + French Ambassador to Armenia Calls for Calm after Downing of Armenian Helicopter—France’s Ambassador to Armenia, Jean-Fran?ois Charpentier, issued a statement today in which he expressed his condolences to the families of the three...
- + Nigol Bezjian’s Ceaseless Search for Truth and Discovery — An Interview—I want to make the point that this man left Istanbul alive. Bring him back. More... [Category: Politics]
- + FIFA: Corruption Investigator Says Findings Were Misrepresented—A report of findings on corruption in the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup bidding process was attacked by the very man who did the research it claims to ...
- + The Engraved Worry Beads of Varteres Atanasian: Family Memento as Genocide Testament—When the police came to knock on the door of the home of Varteres Atanasian, a jeweler and district council head, his wife didn’t know what to expect....
- + Centennial Opportunities—Things are starting to move on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide’s Centennial. I hasten to agree with fellow columnist Haut Sassounian that ...
- + A Hero’s Tale—By Elizabeth Chouldjian As Azerbaijan once again escalates its aggression against Armenia and Artsakh, we are reminded of the bravery of Major Serg...
- + Press Conference on White House Display of Orphan Rug to Take Place Nov. 18—Washington—On»Tues., Nov. 18, Members of Congress including Reps. Adam Schiff and David Valadao and Armenian-American groups will host a press confere...
- + Armenia’s Deadly Road Accidents: Could Monday’s Tragedy Have Been Averted?—While driving with the headlights off may not be a factor for inter-city accidents, it certainly is when it comes to city commutes. Automobile drivers...
- + Armenia's Ambassador to Italy Gets Croatian Post As Well—President Serzh Sargsyan today declared that Armenian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Italy Sargis Ghazaryan will henceforth concurren...
- + Artsakh Asks International Red Cross to Assist in Retrieval of Remains of Downed Helicopter Crew—The petition notes that Azerbaijani forces continue to fire on the site of the crash, thus preventing the retrieval of the bodies of the three crew me...
- + Military Analyst: Azerbaijani Forces Probably Panicked and Fired on Armenian Helicopter—Military analyst Davit Sofiyan believes that a panic stricken Azerbaijani military position fired upon an Armenian Mi-24 helicopter yesterday out of c...
- + Kosovo: EU To Investigate Corruption In Its Own Ranks—In response to accusations of corruption, the European Union (EU)’s foreign policy chief has appointed an independent expert to review the EU Rule of ...
- + Truck Driver in Monday's Deadly Accident Charged with Violating Traffic Rules—Investigators say that Vardanyan, entering the intersection from a secondary road, failed to yield to highway traffic and plowed into the oncoming Gaz...
- + Number of Diabetes Patients in Armenia Up 108%; Mortality Rate Up 206%—On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, Armenia’s Ministry of Health reports that the number of registered diabetes patients has grown by 108% from 199...
- + Landmine Free Artsakh Aims to Raise $100,000 to Clear Govshatly Village; Schedules Series of Events in California—Landmine Free ArtsakhAims to Raise $100,000 to Clear Govshatly Village; Schedules Series of Events in California More... [Category: Politics]
- + Turkey’s Post-Post-Modern Coup and U.S. Foreign Policy—Special for the Armenian Weekly Turkey is no stranger to changes in regime. The administration in Ankara has seen fundamental, abrupt shifts a numbe...
- + Azerbaijan Shoots Down NKR Air Force Helicopter, Casualties Reported—STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—Azerbaijani Armed Forces shot down an Artsakh Air Force Mi-24 helicopter on a training flight on Nov. 12. The helicopter was e...
- + Minsk Group Co-Chairs Express ‘Serious Concern’ Over Downed Helicopter—(A.W.)—Following news of the downing of an Artsakh Mi-24 helicopter by Azeri forces, the Minsk Group Co-Chairs—Ambassadors Igor Popov of Russia, James...
- + Armenia's National Football Squad Leaves for Portugal—Armenia’s national football team flew today for Portugal in preparation for their November 14 UEFA Euro 2016 match with the Portuguese national team. ...
- + Artsakh Poultry Factory Director: “People are starting to prefer local produce”—The plant is semi-automated and employees 150 people mostly from Martouni and the surrounding villages of Gishi, Spitakashen and Khnoushinak. A compan...
- + Prime Minister Claims Annual 25% Growth in Armenia’s IT Sector—According to Abrahamyan, many world-leading IT companies are opening operational branches in the country, which has been a significant goal of the Arm...
- + Azerbaijan Shoots Down an Artsakh Military Training Helicopter—The Artsakh Defnse Army (ADA) reports that Azerbaijani forces shot down an Artskah helicopter during a training flight today at 1:45pm local time. M...
- + Environmentalist Threatens Sit Down Strike to Halt Syunik Governor's Mining Expansion Plans—Armen Parsadanyan, an environmental activist and president of the Kapan “Sustainable development” NGO, told Hetq today that he is ready to stage a one...
- + RA Defense Ministry Spokesman: Downed Helicopter Wasn't Armed; Azerbaijan Will Pay Dearly—Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman Artzroun Hovhannisyan says that an Artsakh military helicopter wasn’t armed when it was fired upon and downed this...
- + US: Former Venezuelan Judge Admits Cartel Involvement—A former judge and ally of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has pleaded guilty to extortion, obstruction of justice and money laundering in M...
- + Armenia Severely Condemns Downing of Helicopter by Azerbaijan—“Azerbaijan is grossly violating the agreements reached at recent summits regarding a peaceful settlement of the conflict. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Minsk Group Calls for Calm after Yesterday’s Downing of an Armenian Helicopter by Azerbaijan—The Minsk Group Co-Chairs expressed their “serious concern” regarding yesterday’s downing of an Armenian helicopter by Azerbaijan near the Karabakh Li...
- + Azerbaijan Video of Helicopter Downing Backfires on Baku—The video below, showing the downing of an Armenian helicopter yesterday in Artsakh, has been circulated by Azerbaijan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian President Leaves for Artsakh: Will Review Unity-2014 Military Exercises—It was during these exercises that an Armenian helicopter was shot down yesterday by Azerbaijani military forces. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Foreign Ministry: Baku Openly Derides the Minsk Group Co-Chairs—The Artsakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs today labeled yesterday’s downing of an Armenian helicopter by Azerbaijan as an unprecedented violation of the...
- + Hasmik Harutyunyan: World Renowned Folk Singer Believes in the Power of Pure Music—After all that, when you see how the torrents wash away everything and left muck… And that slime took bodily form; a nose and a mouth. And if that was...
- + Armenia's National Security Council OKs Drug Trafficking Bill—Armenia’s National Security Council met today and gave the green light for the introduction of a bill to craft a national policy against drugs and ill...
- + Poem: I Forgot…—By Aris Shaklian Translated by»Tatul Sonentz I forgot, I forgot My fairy-tale trysts On the rosy road Of what I was… No longer do I reca...
- + Soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Welcomes Armenia to the Algarve—Special for the Armenian Weekly European championship qualifying is set to continue on Fri., Nov. 14, as Armenia travels to Est?dio Algarve in the ...
- + Aleppo Prelacy Employee Killed in Bombing—ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—A bomb exploded in front of the Armenian Prelacy building in Aleppo on Nov.8, killing an employee. A bomb exploded in front o...
- + Will New Government Bill Deprive Women Inmates of Maternity Allowances?—Haroutyunyan points to Article 17 of the amendments bill that would modify Article 23 of the existing law, stating that, “Maternity allowances will n...
- + More Than the Nation’s Guardian: Rethinking Mother Armenia—She stands tall atop a hill overlooking Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Law Enforcement Takes On The Black Markets Of The “Dark Web”—Authorities from the US and Europe have made 17 arrests and taken down more than 400 so-called “Dark Web” domains in a crackdown on illegal online mar...
- + President Sargsyan Offers Condolences to Victims of Yesterday’s Deadly Car Crash—Today Armenian President SerzhSargsyan expressed his condolences to the victims of a car collision that claimed the lives of seven people. More... [...
- + Director Of Armenia's "HayAntar": Corruption Doesn't Dominate the Forestry Sector—“There is a great lack of forestry professionals in Armenia. Sadly, this problem exists in all countries. Luckily, a forestry division recently opened...
- + Temporary Parliamentary Committee on Troubled Nairit Plant Delayed Up to a Year—At today’s parliament session, ARF MP Artzvik Minasyan announced that it had been decided to create a subcommittee to look into the possible reopening...
- + Four Noubarshen Prison Inmates Voice Concerns Regarding the Medical Condition of Their Cellmate—The four inmates, who share a cell with Iskandaryan, have written to department of corrections head Artour Osikyan saying that the inmate, who lost a ...
- + Gold Medal Awarded to Vahan H. Tootikian on 55th Anniversary of Ministry—By Rev. Shant Barsoumian On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of his pastoral ministry and the publication of his 36th book, Rev. Dr. Vahan H. T...
- + ARS Initiates New Chapter in Belgium—On Oct. 15, during a special two-day visit to Brussels, Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Central Executive Board Chairperson Vicky Marachelian and Adviso...
- + Letter: Amoulsar, A Mining Disaster in Armenia—The following is an open letter by the Save Teghut Civic Initiative, a coalition of groups and individuals concerned about Armenia’s environment, urgi...
- + Prima Ballerina Jacqueline Sarkhoshyan Seeks New Challenges Abroad but Promises to Return—Jacqueline Sarkhoshyan, a prima ballerina at Armenia’s National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet for twenty years, has left the country to explor...
- + Newly Appointed Uruguayan Ambassador to Armenia Presents His Credentials—President Sargsyan conveyed his best wishes to the ambassador at the start of his diplomatic post in Armenia and hoped that relations between the two...
- + Armenia's Environment Minister In Berlin for Talks with German Development Bank—Minister Grigoryan and the KfW board members discussed on-going projects in Armenia financed by the bank and paid particular attention to third stage...
- + Two Yerevan Senior Police Supervisors Suspended After Taking $550 Bribe—Police report that the two senior supervisors, Major A. Haroutyunyan and Lieutenant Colonel H. Khachatryan were caught in the act of taking 80,000 AM...
- + Mystery Explained: The Strange Disappearance of the Mayr Hayastan T-34 Tank in 1990—Many probably don’t know that one day, back in 1990, the T-34 tank weighing several tons suddenly went missing. More... [Category: Politics]
- + “The Many Truths of the Middle East” Talk to Feature Harout Ekmanian—USC Professor Sandy Tolan, a journalist who teaches at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will be guiding the discussion. Mo...
- + ARF Day Celebrated in Worcester—WORCESTER, Mass.—On Sun., Oct. 26, around 100 people gathered for the Worcester “Aram” Gomideh ’s celebration of ARF Day at Val’s Restaurant in Holde...
- + Over 95 Percent of ANCA Endorsed Candidates Win Seats in Congress—WASHINGTON—Months of intensive voter registration efforts and grassroots campaigning contributed to significant Congressional victories for pro-Armeni...
- + ‘We Don’t Run’: An Interview with Archbishop Shahan Sarkisian, Prelate of Aleppo—Special for the Armenian Weekly WATERTOWN (A.W.)—In late October, Archbishop Shahan Sarkisian, the prelate of Aleppo, granted an interview to the Ar...
- + Armenian PM Wants to Reverse Disparity in Male vs Female Births—Noting that more boys than girls are being born in the country and that this trend doesn’t bode well for future population sustainability, Armenian Pr...
- + Aznavour in the Crosshairs: Did Armenia’s Ambassador Actually Say Those Things in Paris?—To make some sense of it all, Hetq spoke to Hayk Martirosyan,who received his PhD in Political Science at the Sorbonne. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Glendale Hills Can’t Fulfill Its Obligations: Government to Pay Gyumri’s Homeless to Find their Own Housing—The Armenian government, perhaps finally accepting the fact that it cannot make good on its promises to provide housing to homeless families of Gyumri...
- + Alice Movsesian to Receive Vahan Cardashian Award at 8th Annual ANCA ER Banquet—New York—The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) will be honoring longtime Hai Tahd activist Alice Movsesian at the 8th ...
- + Paros Foundation’s ‘100 for 100 Projects’—What do computer classes for children, new traditional Armenian dance costumes, and a photo exhibit of Armenian women have in common? All 3 are the la...
- + “Made in Kapan”: Knitting Factory Struggles On Hoping for Better Days Ahead—There used to be guards at the Kapan Knitting Factory checking workers on their way out to see if they had pocketed any items - thread, fabric – on th...
- + Armenian Health Minister Meets with World Bank Health Team—The two discussed two current bilateral projects in Armenia – Modernization of the Health System 2 and The Prevention and Monitoring of Diseases. Mo...
- + Created a manual on improving the management of wastewater treatment facilities—In the frameworks of "The Cooperation Program of Black Sea regional countries for 2007-2013" in collaboration with researchers of Romania, M...
- + Yerevan Cops Detain Nine Supporters of Jailed Activist Shant Harutyunyan—The nine, wearing Guy Fawkes masks and holding images of Harutyunyan, were taken into custody without any explanation by the police. More... [Categ...
- + Moldovan Crime Boss Arrested After Selling Weapons To OCCRP Journalists—Ion Druta, one of the most powerful organized crime figures in the Republic of Moldova and the breakaway state of Transdniestr, was arrested on Nov. 4...
- + Where’s My Apartment? Glendale Hills Turns Buyer into a Bad Credit Risk—The housing construction company was obligated to get her a 39 square meter apartment, at a market value of around 10 million AMD (US$24,185), by Nove...
- + Ara Ayvazyan Dismissed as Armenia's Ambassador to Finland—President Serzh Sargsyan today relieved Ara Ayvazyan of his duties as Armenia’s ambassador to Finland. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenian PM Proposes Creation of One New Ministry and Elimination of Another—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan today proposed merging the Minister of Emergency Situations into the Ministry of Territorial Affairs and to c...
- + New Historical Novel on Armin T. Wegner Launched at Frankfurt International Book Fair—By Dorothy Garabedian Armin T. Wegner was a German intellectual, writer, photographer, Dr. of Law and, above all, a defender of human rights. He is b...
- + Cyclists, Hye Riders, AHS Join ‘100 km Tribute’—GLENDALE, Calif.—The Hye Riders Motorcycle Club, Armenian Cycling Association (ACA), and Armenian Hiking Society (AHS) have joined the “100 km Tribute...
- + AUA Honors Hovannisian for Donation of Book Collection to AGBU Papazian Library—YEREVAN—On Oct. 10, the American University of Armenia’s (AUA) AGBU Papazian Library unveiled a plaque in honor of Prof. Richard Hovannisian, who rece...
- + Anna Ohanyan: Striding the Gap between Her Armenian and German Families—During Germany lessons, all of us would immerse ourselves in a language that would open borders to another country…a country where it seemed doors wou...
- + Azerbaijani Demonstrators Fail to Disrupt Artsakh's Participation In London trade Show—About ten Azerbaijani demonstrators unsuccessfully attempted to disrupt Artsakh’s participation in the World Travel Market-Excell London 2014 tourism ...
- + Kricorian to Speak at Harvard Coop in Cambridge—Author Nancy Kricorian will be at the Harvard Coop Bookstore in Cambridge, Mass. presenting a slideshow about the research that went into the writing ...
- + Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (Nov. 8, 2014)—Words to Ponder In this time of political,»economic, and personal disintegration,»music is not a luxury,»it is a necessity;»not simply because it is...
- + Bedrosyan: Three Fugitives and a Great Crime—Nov. 2, 1918 was a turning point in Turkish, German, and Armenian history. Three days after the Marine Minister of Ottoman-Turkey signed the Mondros ...
- + Armenia and Iraqi Kurdistan: Why Doesn’t Yerevan Have Diplomatic Representation in Erbil?—During a trip to Baghdad in February of this year, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian announced that Armenia was planning to open a consulate...
- + Those Who Sew Do Not Reap Profit—A reporter for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) posing as a textile worker found such conditions in the Republic of Georgi...
- + Armenia’s Odzoun Church Gets Needed Rehab; Water Removal Remains a Problem—Father VrtanesBaghalyan, parish priest at the 6th century Odzoun church in Armenia’s Lori Province says that while the company responsible for renova...
- + Minister Lidington: UK Regards Armenia as Important Partner—The two ministers agree that for such ties to expand Armenia must first take steps to improve and strengthen the efficacy of its legal sector. More...
- + Russian Health Minister to Visit Yerevan for 1st Armenian-Russian Health Conference—The heath ministers of Armenia and Russia will meet in Yerevan on November 7 to sign three agreements designed to bolster cooperation in the health f...
- + Virginia US Senate Candidate Gillespie Voices Support for Armenian American Priorities—Pledges to visit Armenia as part of a Congressional Delegation during his first term in office WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of Americ...
- + Anger Turns to Protest Against Erdogan’s Visit to France—Special for the Armenian Weekly PARIS (A.W.)–French President Fran?ois Hollande received Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Oct. 31. Erdogan ...
- + Old Yerevan Clock and Crows Foiled Many Romantic Rendezvous—Every day, Yerevan residents walk past the clock affixed to the Armenian Government building facing Republic Square. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Georgia: President Moves To Limit Surveillance, Parliament Acquiesces—The Georgian Dream – Democratic Georgia parliament majority has said it won't try to overturn a first-ever presidential veto on the issue of governmen...
- + Yeghoyan Discusses Gyumri IT Center in Talk at AMA—WATERTOWN, Mass.—A gathering of approximately 60 business people and technical developers gathered at the Armenian Museum of America (AMA) in October ...
- + Activating Awareness Through Alternative Art in Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly On Aug. 4, a group of activists from the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) in Armenia formed the Facebook group “Art + A...
- + Robert Morgenthau to Receive Freedom Award at 8th Annual ANCA Eastern Region Banquet—New York, N.Y.—The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) will be honoring renowned lawyer Robert Morgenthau and the Morgenth...
- + Domestic Violence in Armenia: A Crime or Merely a National Tradition?—She married Sargis Hakobyan, a resident of the same village, nine years ago. She never met her future husband before the marriage. More... [Categor...
- + Argentine Armenian Community Thanks Buenos Aires Football Club Prez for Rejecting Azerbaijani Sponsorship—Matias Lammens, President of the Buenos Aires football club San Lorenzo de Almagro, was recognized by the Armenian community on October 31 for rejecti...
- + Montenegro: Smear Campaign Against Executive Director Of MANS Continues—The smear campaign against Vanja Calovic continues with the publication of seven new video montages published in the Montenegrin government-controlled...
- + Aleppo Prelate Briefs Boston Community, Thanks ARS—WATERTOWN, Mass.—Under the Auspices of the Armenian Relief Society of Eastern USA, Inc., the Greater Boston community gathered at St. Stephen’s Aposto...
- + Confronting Domestic Violence in Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly Try if you can to put yourself in the position of a battered woman who awakens each morning praying that she can go ...
- + Crowdfunding Campaign to Protect Armenia from Heavy Metal Pollution—Special for the Armenian Weekly For rural mining communities in Armenia, knowledge is power, and with the support of ONEArmenia, the American Univer...
- + Thinking Big: Adelina Has Never Attended School but Dreams of Becoming a Police Officer—17 year-old Adelina Khachikyan has never attended school but the teenage dreams big – she’s always wanted to become a police officer. More... [Cate...
- + In Armenia, the Hippocratic Oath is Too Often Just a Piece of Paper—Diabetes patients in Armenia who have taken the drug have complained about muscle pain, upset stomach, dizziness and headaches. More... [Category: P...
- + Armenian President Has "Spiritual Moment" at River Jordan—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan wrapped up his tour of Jordan today with a visit to a spot on the river by the same name where it is said that Jesus...
- + Italy: President Testifies In High-Profile Mafia Trial—President Giorgio Napolitano testified he did not know anything about secret talks between the state and the Mafia at a trial Oct. 28 in which the sta...
- + Getting Armenia on the Dental Tourism Map? Three Young Visionaries Argue It’s Possible—The idea doesn’t sound too far-fetched in the minds of three young men from Armenia. In fact, they argue that Armenia can make its mark in this field ...
- + UK Minister of State for Europe to Pay Official Visit to Armenia—David Lidington, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Europe, will pay an official visit to Armenia on November 3 for a meeting with RA Minister...
- + Hairenik, Armenian Weekly Anniversaries Celebrated in Boston—WALTHAM, Mass. (A.W.)—Around 180 Boston community leaders, activists, and supporters gathered at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Avo and Carmen Barmakian to...
- + Sassounian: Strangely, Turkey Did Not Publicize Correcting Signpost of Armenian Church—I just learned that the Turkish government has quietly corrected the signpost near the historic Holy Cross Church (Sourp Khach) on Akhtamar Island in ...
- + ARS Holds Second Inter-Executive Meeting in London—On Oct. 18-19, the Armenian Relief Society’s (ARS) Second Inter-Executive Meeting took place in London’s “Navasartian” Armenian Center, organized join...
- + Artsakh Parliament Passes Law Regarding Ratification of European Cultural Convention—The parliament’s press office describes this step as the beginning of Artsakh’s unilateral drive to join a number of international treaties and conve...
- + Armenian Environment Minister: "We welcome responsible mining"—During a recent meeting held at the Aragatzotn Provincial Authority with the heads of communities located adjacent to mining operations, Armenian Mini...
- + Former Armenian Deputy PM Appointed Head of IDeA Foundation—Armen Gevorgyan is appointed the new Head of IDeA Foundation (Initiatives for Development of Armenia) set up by philanthropist and businessman Ruben V...
- + Armenian Genocide Museum/Institute Announces 2015 Lemkin Scholarship for Foreign Students—The deadline for application is on December 15, 2014. The winner will be selected by the Scientific Council of the AGMI on December 25, 2014. More.....
- + Armenia’s Biggest Drug Bust Trial Postponed Yet Again; Georgian Attorney Needs More Time—The heroin was seized on January 17, 2014 at the Meghri customs house when a truck, driven by Georgian citizen Avtandil Martiashvili, entering Armenia...
- + Armenian PM - Changes to Maternity Leave Law Must Not Harm Working Moms—“I believe we must work on the bill so that no working expecting mother suffers as a result,” Abrahamyan added. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ADAA Announces Finalists for Saroyan Prize—LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) recently announced the finalists for the $10,000 William Saroyan Prize for Playwriting in Human...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Nov. 1, 2014)—He Should Know It takes a great man to be a good listener. … Calvin Coolidge Strange Advice Be careful of your virtues; they may turn o...
- + Protecting Humanitarian Norms, Avoiding Escalation—Special for the Armenian Weekly On Mon., Oct. 27, the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan met in Paris for another set of negotiations on the Nago...
- + Judge Arazyan’s Businesses: Naturally, None are Registered Under His Name—Looking at the financial disclosures of various Armenian judges, one would get the impression that they’re just making ends meet. More... [Category...
- + Moldova: 6 Ministers Investigated After OCCRP Partner Expos?—Officials in Moldova have launched an investigation into the wealth and property declarations of six government ministers in response to reports by O...
- + Mexico: Governor Replaced In Missing Student Controversy—The governor of the Mexican state of Guerrero resigned amid the ongoing crisis over a group of student protestors who have been missing for the past m...
- + Air Armenia Flight to Krasnodar Delayed Four Times: Irate Couple Demand Compensation—Lousineh says that the airline offered to reimburse them for their tickets. She says this option was out of the question because purchasing a new set...
- + Spotlight on Rhode Island State and Local Elections—The following state and local candidates have distinguished themselves on issues of importance to the Rhode Island Armenian community. These candidate...
- + Spotlight on 2014 Congressional Races in Eastern US—SENATE Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) – ANCA Rating: A+ Sen. Ed Markey Sen. Markey has been a leading force on issues of concern to the Armenian-A...
- + ANCA Announces 2014 Congressional Grades and Endorsements—Throws Community’s Electoral Support Behind U.S. House and Senate Candidates with Proven Track Records on Armenian-American Issues WASHINGTON—...
- + Spain: 51 People Arrested As Spain Continues Anti-Corruption Probe—Spain’s police conducted an anti-corruption raid Oct. 27 and arrested 51 people, mostly senior politicians and public officials suspected of being inv...
- + Mexico: Governor Replaced In Missing Student Controversy—The governor of the Mexican state of Guerrero resigned amid the ongoing crisis over a group of student protestors who have been missing for the past m...
- + Over US$1 Billion in Money Transfers to Armenia from Russia—The bulk of the money transfers from the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to Armenia so far this year come from Russia. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Armenia Ranks 103 in Global Gender Gap Report 2014—The Global Gender Gap Report 2014 benchmarks national gender gaps of 142 countries on economic, political, education- and health-based criteria. Mor...
- + Main Advisor to Armenia’s Police Chief Owns 65% Stake in Company to Operate Ardjoud Gold Mine—The company in question is Baktek Eco Ltd. which is owned by Grigor Badiryan (65%) and Azat Vardanyan (35%) More... [Category: Politics]
- + Prosecutor General Sends Hetq Revelations in Kocharyan Case to Special Investigative Service—The lawyer of Soghomon Kocharyan, now serving his 20th year in prison for the murder of an Iranian citizen, has told Hetq that his drive to have his c...
- + Artsakh Foreign Minister Tours Armenian Communities in Canada—NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan yesterday met with Armenian community representatives in Toronto on his first leg of a working visit to Canada. ...
- + Primate of Armenian Church in Georgia Hosts Yerevan Municipality delegation—During an October 25-26 visit to Tbilisi to participate in the Tbilisoba annual October festival, a delegation from the Yerevan Municipality attended ...
- + Ideas for Armenian Justice Exchanged at APP Conference (Detailed Report with Videos)—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—From the concept of worthy and unworthy victims to calls for reparations for the Armenian Genocide, the fifth Armenians and Progress...
- + Which Season Is Your Favorite?—I’ll start out by telling you mine. It would be the one that’s embracing us all. The splendor of autumn. This all started when the grandkids were rev...
- + Prelate of Aleppo Visits North America—WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—His Eminence Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of Aleppo, has been meeting with members of the Armenian communities across...
- + From Knee Injury to Life Threatening Bone Cancer: Young Soldier Appeals for Help—This is the story of Mayis Geghamyan, a 19 year-old whose life was irrevocably changed on July 15, 2013 while serving as a conscript soldier in Artsak...
- + Spain: People Demanding Crackdown Against ‘Untouchable’ Elites—Alleged corruption among Spain’s elites has authorities taking tougher actions in response to public outrage. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Macedonia: Ex-Official, 8 Others Allegedly Embezzled Millions—Nine people, among them a former Defense Ministry official, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling US$ 2.76 million in a helicopter maintenance s...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Oct. 25, 2014)—Ancient Wisdom Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication. … Leonardo da Vinci Intuition In 1939, Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) publi...
- + Sassounian: Why the UN Rejected Turkey’s Bid for a Security Council Seat—The Turkish government got a big slap in the face last week when the United Nations (UN) General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to turn down its applic...
- + Vartan Gregorian Donates Book Collection to AUA—YEREVAN, Armenia—On Oct. 14, the American University of Armenia (AUA) welcomed Vartan Gregorian, the president of Carnegie Corporation of New York, fo...
- + Catholicos Aram I – Armenia and Diaspora Have Different Approaches, but Same Aim, Regarding Genocide Demands—Catholicos Aram I, in his remarks, noted nations live and survive based on certain holy values and that in the case of Armenians there are four such v...
- + Armenian Environmentalists in Uproar Over Government Plan to Replant Endangered Flora at Amulasr Gold Mine—Environmental groups in Armenia are in an uproar over a July 2014 government decision they say will allow a mining company to remove and replant endan...
- + Contemporary American Writers’ Tour of Armenia Ends with Public Reading at AUA—Introducing Armenians to the contemporary American literary scene plus a bit of Turkish-Armenian diplomacy More... [Category: Politics]
- + Hungary: Corruption Suspects Banned From US—Six Hungarian officials have been forbidden to travel to the United States following accusations of corruption. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Tour De Armenia – New Travel Book about Armenia Now Available—In the words of Raffi Youredjian, the London based author of Tour De Armenia, the book tellsthe story of his 1,000-kilometer cycling journey through A...
- + Lowell ARS Loses Beloved 65-Year Member—LOWELL, Mass.—Few have given more of their lives to the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) than Rose Narzakian. Rose Narzakian was all heart when it ca...
- + No Friends but the Mountains: ISIS and the Kurdish Struggle—Special for the Armenian Weekly On June 6, ISIS forces captured the Iraqi city of Mosul. The Islamist forces, outnumbered 15 to 1, overran the city...
- + SAS to Mark 40th Anniversary with Two-Day Conference in DC—On Nov. 21-22, the Society for Armenian Studies (SAS) will hold a two-day conference at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., titled “A...
- + Romania: Forest Agency, Officials Investigated For Corruption—The Romanian Anti-Corruption Office (DNA) raided offices and businesses connected to the Romanian state forest authority, Romsilva, on Oct. 15 over al...
- + Vayots Dzor Governor Resigns—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik, acquiescing to the resignation request of Edgar, today discharged him from the post of Vayots Dzor Provincial Govern...
- + Prime Minister Puts the Brakes on Bill to Eliminate Military Conscription Postponement for Post-Grads—In response to a bill introduced today by MPs Rubik Hakobyan and Tevan Poghosyan to eliminate military conscription postponements for students seekin...
- + Carolann Najarian to Present ‘Avedis’ Story’ at NAASR—BELMONT, Mass.—Dr. Carolann Najarian will present a talk entitled, “Telling Avedis’ Story: An Armenian-American’s Journey into Her Father’s Saga of Su...
- + Abu Lala Mahari: Fourth Surah—By Avediq Isahakian Translated by Tatul Sonentz (Note: read the first surah» here.) Like an enormous, ominous black bird, the awesome night spr...
- + Yerevan Marchers Protest Police Manhandling of Former ASALA Member Alek Yenikomshian—A statement issued by the Pre-Parliament issued the same day says that Yenikomshian told the police, allegedly from the Criminal Investigation Divisi...
- + UK: Police Intercept Stolen Cars At Ports—In ports across the United Kingdom, shipping containers may conceal stolen vehicles destined for other countries. A recent operation by British author...
- + Kissing Couple Still Adorns Yerevan Wall: Passersby Appear Unfazed—Plastered by a street art group calling itself Hakaharvatz (Counter Strike), the image of the kissing couple has yet to be torn down, as is the case ...
- + “The country is a country”: The Strength of Armenian Resolution—The question we must ask is what kind of country do we want, and what are we going to do to make that happen? More... [Category: Politics]
- + ‘Genocide Studies International’ Examines the Armenian Genocide, Geopolitics, and Denial—The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (A Division of the Zoryan Institute) recently announced the release of “Genocide Stu...
- + New PAEF Film Highlights Destructive Mining in Armenia—Special for the Armenian Weekly In my journey to learn more about Armenia’s environmental organizations, I attended a movie screening of the Pan-Arm...
- + Oxfam Launches Worker-Owned Factory in Armenia— Oxfam in Armenia Country Director Margarita Hakobyan (center) visits workers at the Ayrum fruits factory prior to its grand opening. On Fri., Oct. ...
- + Armenian Opposition Parties Declare Shant Harutyunyan and Friends "Political Prisoners"—Shant Harutyunyan, the event organizer was sentenced to six years imprisonment on October 17 on the charge of “hooliganism committed with a weapon or ...
- + Eastern Partnership Reps to Visit Armenia—A delegation of the representatives for Eastern Partnership will be visiting Armenia on October 21 and 22. During their trip the Ambassadors will give...
- + Croatia: Zagreb Mayor, 2 Others Arrested On Corruption Charges—Croatia’s anti-corruption police (USKOK) arrested the mayor of the capital city, Zagreb, and several of the city’s top administrative officials on Oct...
- + Closed Border? Armenia Imports Most of Its Wood from Turkey—Readers might be surprised to learn that despite closed borders, for the past four years Armenia has been importing the bulk of its wood and wood by-p...
- + PFA Condemns Police Action Against Prominent Activist, Alec Yenigomshian—Policy Forum Armenia condemns in strongest possible terms the brutal treatment of Alec Yenigomshian, a blind political activist, by police in downtown...
- + Local Election Results: Shirak Province—In Lousakerd, incumbent Samvel Balabekyan beat his rival Mourad Voskanyan by 254 to 85 votes. More... [Category: Politics]
- + ATP Anniversary to Feature Actor David Alpay, Artist Arthur Hovhannisyan—Tickets Moving Fast for Fundraiser in Downtown Boston Nov. 8 WATERTOWN, Mass.—The organizing committee of Armenia Tree Project’s (ATP) 20th anniver...
- + The U.S. and the Armenian Genocide: Humanitarianism, Politics and the Struggle for Recognition—Special for the Armenian Weekly One of the most important sources of evidence regarding the Armenian Genocide is the collection of the American cons...
- + Artsakh Freedom Fighters Honor Angele Manoogian in Yerevan—A funny thing happened to Angele Manoogian on her way to Yerevan last month. Not only was her flight re-routed to Warsaw—that’s Poland!—but her luggag...
- + Armenia’s Membership in the EEU: Raises More Questions Than It Answers—Regional integration is an extremely important decision for Armenia. As a small state, Armenia needs to expand its access to markets and lower the cos...
- + Kazakhstan: Agriculture Official Sentenced To 10 Years For Taking Bribes—A court in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Oct. 13 sentenced Muslim Umiryayev, the country’s former vice minister of agriculture, to 10 years in prison for acc...
- + US: Woman Sues DEA Over Facebook Impersonation—When Sondra Arquiett agreed to cooperate with government investigators investigating drug traffickers, she gave them access to her cell phone and all ...
- + Armenians of Iraqi Kurdistan – Taking Up Arms Against the Ongoing ISIL Threat—Commander Murad Vardanian - "We went to confront the treacherous enemy on the riverbank, before they reached our villages.” More... [Category: ...
- + White House to Display Orphan Rug at November Exhibit—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—The White House announced it would display the Ghazir rug, also known as the Armenian Orphan Rug, as part of an exhibit titled, “Tha...
- + Ayanian Documentary Planned for Centennial—Philadelphia, Pa.—Stephanie Ayanian is developing what she calls “A New Armenia” and just in time to commemorate the genocide centennial next year. ...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Oct. 18, 2014)—Self Delusion The man who thinks he loves a woman for her own sake is very much mistaken. … La Rochefoucauld Bad News Because of current eco...
- + Italy: Two Tennis Players Suspected In Match-Fixing Probe—A pair of Italian tennis players face corruption accusations after intercepted Internet and phone conversations indicate they fixed tennis matches, re...
- + Trial Begins For Ex-UBS Banker Accused Of Hiding $20 Billion In US Assets—A former top executive of Zurich-based UBS AG, a Swiss financial services company, faces up to five years in prison for conspiracy to commit tax fraud...
- + US: Liberty Reserve Founder Pleads Not Guilty—The founder of Liberty Reserve, a digital currency payment processing company that prosecutors say criminals used to launder US$6 billion of illicit p...
- + AUA’s Akian Art Gallery Features Paintings by Haroutune Armenian—YEREVAN—The Akian Art Gallery at the American University of Armenia (AUA) is currently showcasing a new art exhibition titled, “Colors from Armenia an...
- + Kurt: Bardak??’s Chest as a Cognovit—Special for the Armenian Weekly In Kanunlar?n Ruhu: Emval-i Metruke Kanunlar?nda Soyk?r?m?n I?zini S?rmek (The Spirit of the Laws: Pursuing the Tr...
- + White House Set to Announce Display of Armenian Orphan Rug—WASHINGTON—Sources close to the Obama Administration report that, after months of Congressional and community pressure, the White House is set to anno...
- + Goghtanik Resident Raises Alarm Regarding Neglected Bronze Age Artifacts—Arman Nazaryan, a resident of the Goghtanik village in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province, was so concerned that a number of neglected stone crosses and ...
- + Ukraine: Parliament Approves Anti-Corruption Measures—Ukraine’s parliament has approved several highly-anticipated anti-corruption policies in their final session before October elections. More... [Cate...
- + US: Ex-Mayor Sentenced To 44 Months For Taking Bribes—A federal judge sentenced the former mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina to nearly four years in prison on Oct. 14 for taking bribes since 2009, report...
- + Catholicos Aram I Travels to Iran—Catholicos Aram I left for Iran this morning to visit the churches and schools under the administrative jurisdiction of the Great House of Cilicia. ...
- + Bag a Wolf and Receive $244 Per Hide—Hunters who have ‘bagged’ a wolf under a $49,00 Armenian government culling program, ostensibly to maintain an healthy ecological balance of the wolf ...
- + Prime Minister's Son to Open Largest Shopping Center in Artashat—Argam Abrahamyan, son of Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, is gearing up to open the largest shopping plaza in the town of Artashat on October...
- + Historian Claude Mutafian: The Old and New Diasporas Have Yet to Reconcile—Mutafian condemned the inequitable distribution of wealth in Armenia which favors the rich, adding that better governance would greatly improve the so...
- + Armenia's Vice PM Resigns; To Enter Private Sector—Gevorgyan, who also serves as Armenia’s Minister of Territorial Administration, told Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan that he’s decided to leave govern...
- + Four Mining Companies Get Government OK for $200 Million Tailings Recycling Program—The Armenian government today gave a preliminary green light for a US$200 million tailings recycling program purposed by four mining companies – Croni...
- + Artsakh State University and Belgium’s Catholic University of Leuven Sign Declaration of Cooperation—On October 13, the Artsakh State University and Belgium's Catholic University of Leuven signed a Declaration of Cooperation in Stepanakert. More.....
- + April 24, 2015 - Candid Interview with an Unknown Armenian Demonstrator—When self-delusion and reality clash… More... [Category: Politics]
- + Vanadzor's 2015 "Survival Budget": Only 50 People Show Up at Public Hearing—Of the fifty people who showed up at yesterday’s public hearing regarding the proposed 2015 budget of Vanadzor, Armenia’s third largest city, thirty ...
- + Uncle Garabed?s Notebook (Oct. 18, 2014)—A Timely Tip Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Don’t overdo it. …Lao-Tsze Plain and Fancy Mary wears her hair down. Mar...
- + A Musical Detour with Yerevan’s #ONEBus—In June 2013, ONEArmenia, a for-purpose platform with community-building objectives based out of Yerevan and New York, launched a campaign to reimagin...
- + Armenia Joins Eurasian Economic Union Despite Hurdles, Objections—MINSK, Belarus (A.W.)—Armenia signed documents of accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) on Oct. 10, joining Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan i...
- + "Invest in Armenia and Make Money", Armenian PM Guarantees Washington DC Community Reps—Abrahamyan told the group that his government was extending a hand of cooperation to the community and was putting into place a number of measures des...
- + Kleptocracy: Veep Must Return $30 Million, Michael Jackson Memorabilia—The vice president of Equatorial Guinea has agreed to hand over more than US$ 30 million worth of property including Michael Jackson memorabilia to th...
- + Iraq: US Official Tracks Missing Money To Lebanon—In the chaotic days after the fall of Saddam Hussein, nearly US$ 20 billion was sent from the US to Iraq, to be used to help reconstruct the war-torn ...
- + Armenia’s Entry into Eurasian Union: Price Rises in Sugar, Medicines, Cars and Even Toilet Paper !—The following five minute film (in Armenian), prepared by the Union of Informed Citizens, argues that some 7,000 items will increase in price, sooner ...
- + Malta Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Sargsyan—Pierre Clive Agius, Malta’s newly appointed ambassador to Armenia, presented his credentials to President Saerzh Sargsyan earlier today. More... [Ca...
- + Russia's "Dirty" $20 Billion: Follow The Money, Follow The Banker—When US$ 20 billion in dirty money swirled out of Russia and into Europe in one of the biggest money laundering operations yet uncovered in Eastern Eu...
- + Armenia's Eurasian Accession; Security Guarantee the Game Changer—On Friday, 10 October, Armenia officially joined the Eurasian Customs Union. It was more than a year ago since the Caucasus country made its fateful ...
- + Sahagian: Save the ‘Tamada?!—We in the diaspora are losing one of the most pleasurable elements of our culture: toast-mastering, or tamadayutyun in Armenian . This is ever mo...
- + ANCA Eastern Region Seeks Candidates for Director of Community Outreach and Communications Role—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region Board of Directors is seeking qualified candidates for its Community...
- + ANCA Leaders Consult with Menendez and Royce on Crisis in Syria and Iraq—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) recently held consultations with the chairmen of the Senate Foreign Relations Co...
- + Special Forces Unit "Snatches" Yerevan Street Art Activist for Questioning—A group of 10-15 red beret “special forces” swopped down on Counter Strike street art group member Artak Gevorgyan earlier this evening on a Yerevan s...
- + Anadolu Group Launches $200 Million Hydro-Electric Plant in Javakhk; Electricity Destined for Turkey—The Turkish-based multinationalAnadolu Group officially launched the operation at its US$200 million Paravani hydro-electric plant in the Armenian-pop...
- + All-Armenian Fund to Construct a New School Campus in Artsakh’s Sos Village—After years of making do with a dilapidated school, the village of Sos, in Artsakh’s Martuni Region, is set to have a new, modern campus, to be built ...
- + World-famous soprano Montserrat Caballe is back in Artsakh—On October 12, world-famous soprano Montserrat Caballe arrived in Artsakh. On October 14, the singer will give an exclusive concert at Stepanakert Ren...
- + UK: Two Sentenced In Major Heroin Smuggling Case—The Crown Court in Luton, a large town north of London, has sentenced two men convicted of conspiracy to import 230 kg (507 lbs) of heroin into the Un...
- + Hackers Using Malware To Steal Millions From ATM’s—ATM machines are being targeted by cyber-criminals using malware to steal millions of dollars around the globe. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Sahagian: Save the ‘Tamada?!—We in the diaspora are losing one of the most pleasurable elements of our culture: toast-mastering, or tamadayutyun in Armenian . This is ever mo...
- + ANCA Eastern Region Seeks Candidates for Director of Community Outreach and Communications Role—WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region Board of Directors is seeking qualified candidates for its Community...
- + ANCA Leaders Consult with Menendez and Royce on Crisis in Syria and Iraq—LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) recently held consultations with the chairmen of the Senate Foreign Relations Co...
- + What Price Honor? Balkan Taxpayer Money Spent for Meaningless International Awards—A CINS/OCCRP investigation reveals how taxpayer money from the Balkans is spent so that public institutions can “win” meaningless international awards...
- + Mexico: Ju?rez Cartel Leader Captured—Authorities have caught the notorious and elusive leader of the Ju?rez Cartel, one of the most wanted men in Mexico and the United States. More... [...
- + Armenian Police Spending Big Bucks for Toyota Vehicles and Maintenance—The Armenian police signed a 300 million AMD (US$727,503) contract with Toyota Yerevan to service the 319 Toyota Corollas, 12 Toyota Prados, 8 Toyota...
- + ADAA 2014 Saroyan Prize Announces Honorary Jury—LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) recently announced the honorary jury for the 2014 William Saroyan Playwriting Prize for Human R...
- + ARS Detroit Chapters Celebrate 104th Anniversary with ‘Dohmig Or’—DETROIT, Mich.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Mid-Council of Greater Detroit held its annual ARS anniversary celebration on Sept. 20 with a tribute...
- + Baku to Yerevan: My Voyage Home, Despite the Pain—Special for the Armenian Weekly When my son was born in 2007, I named him Armen simply because I could. When I was born in 1978, as Armenians in Bak...
- + EU: Balkans Still Plagued By Crime, Corruption And Censorship—Organized crime, corruption, and pressure on media continue to be major barriers to countries hoping to join the European Union (EU). More... [Categ...
- + European Commission: Did Amazon Cheat On Luxembourg Taxes?—The European Commission (EC) is investigating whether Amazon’s deal to avoid paying taxes in Luxembourg violated the rules. More... [Category: Polit...
- + EU: International Customs Operation Seizes 1.2 Million Counterfeit Goods, 130 Million Cigarettes—A two-week international customs operation, code-named “Replica”, has seized 1.2 million counterfeit goods and 130 million cigarettes, or a year’s wor...
- + China: Prominent Media Group Accused Of Extortion And Blackmailing—Shanghai police are investigating allegations of blackmail and extortion against 21st Century Media Co., China’s leading media group. More... [Categ...
- + Yerevan Calling: A Weekly Roundup of Random Musings from Armenia—Hetq has revealed that a total of 66 primates have been brought into Armenia, from the DRC and elsewhere in Africa, that were never registered with th...
- + Kristof: Erdogan Said 1915 not Genocide ‘to My Face’—SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (A.W.)—Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof told Michael Krasny, host of KQED radio’s Forum program,...
- + ARF Expresses Solidarity with Kobani Resistance—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) issued a statement on Oct. 8 condemning Turkey for blocking the road for assistance to the ...
- + The World Never Really Faced Kobani—Special for the Armenian Weekly Some stories are here to stay, and I suspect the story of the 3,000 fighters defending Kobani will be retold for gen...
- + Igniting Entrepreneurship in Unexpected Places: An Interview With Sara Anjargolian of Impact Hub Yerevan—About a year ago, I found myself sitting in the least desirable seat on the plane - the middle of the middle on a massive airliner directly in front o...
- + India: Court Rejects Politician’s Bail Plea—The former chief minister of the Indian southern state of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalitha Jayaram, was denied bail on Oct. 7 after a high court in the neighbo...
- + Cuban Court Sentences Canadian Businessman Cy Tokmakjian to 15 Years on Bribery Charges—A Cuban court last week sentenced Canadian businessman Cy Tokmakjian to 15 years imprisonment for bribing top Cuban officials in return for lucrative ...
- + Armenian PM to Attend World Bank and IMF Meetings in Washington D.C.—Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan will led a delegation to Washington D.C.to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary F...
- + President of Artsakh Control Chamber Resigns—The control chamber is akin to the General Accountability Office in the U.S. that investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. M...
- + Catholicos Aram I Receives the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Iran to Lebanon—Last week, Iran’s newly appointed ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Fateh Ali, visited Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia at Antelias. Mor...
- + Detroit to Honor Rev. Dr. Vahan H. Tootikian—On Fri., Oct. 10, the Armenian Congregational Church of Greater Detroit will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Vahan H. Tootikian’s pasto...
- + An Open Letter to UEFA President Michel Platini—Special for the Armenian Weekly Dear Mr. Michel Platini, president of the Union of European Football Associations, It is with great surprise and di...
- + Rumi: Haven?t I Told You?—By Jalal Eddin el Rumi (1207-1273) Translated by Tatul Sonentz Haven’t I told you not to go there, since I am your family – me, the only fou...
- + A Fraud In The Family—The renovated building meant for refugees at 7 Tashkent Circle in Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic of Georgia, is home to 35 families. But it’s th...
- + Great Britain: NCA Chief Says Greater Internet Surveillance Necessary—Britons should agree to more government surveillance of their emails and phone calls, reports The Guardian. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Canadian Businessman Sentenced For Corruption—Cuba has sentenced Canadian businessman Cy Tokmakjian to 15 years in prison on corruption charges. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and France—On October 7 Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian, in the framework of his working visit to Paris, had a meeting with the Foreign Minister of...
- + Armenia’s Prosecutor General Again Rejects “Iranian Meddling” Argument as Basis to Reopen Kocharyan Case—Armenia’s Prosecutor General has again refused to reopen the case of Soghomon Kocharyan, now serving his 20th year in prison for the murder of an Iran...
- + OSCE to Conduct Monitoring of Artsakh Line of Contact—On October 9, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a planne...
- + Armenian FM to Minsk for CIS Conclave—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will participate in the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers meeting to take place in Minsk tomorrow. More....
- + New Legal Approach to Azerbaijani Cross Border Fire - Attempted Murder Based on Racist/Religious Motivations—In what appears to be a new legal approach to Azerbaijani cross border fire targeting Armenians, the Tavoush Provincial Office of Armenia’s Investigat...
- + United States: DEA Fined For Incompetent And Corrupt Operations—The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been ordered to pay more than a million dollars in damages for failing to protect an informant who wa...
- + From Energy Efficiency to Environmental Education: Meet Eco-Club Tapan—Special for the Armenian Weekly This is the second in a series of six articles that feature the work of environmental organizations in Armenia. T...
- + Sarajian: The Last Lion—By Ken Sarajian It was a simple conversation at the Olympic Ball in Philadelphia a few years ago, between two coaches talking coaching and kids. Aram...
- + Sue Merian: Pioneer of AYF Women’s Track—RENO, Nev.—At a time when women’s athletics was not considered fashionable, Sue (Merian) Arzoian created inroads. Detroit luminaries (L-R) Sue (Mer...
- + Armenia’s Deadly Dance with Ebola: Will Government Enforce Its Ban on Certain African Animals?—With the deadly Ebola virus running rampant in certain eastern African countries, the Armenian government has said that is taking measures to beef-up ...
- + Greece: Rugby-Loving British Fugitive Sentenced After Being Caught Watching Game—Kevin Hanley, 52, was sentenced on Sept. 30 at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales to more than 17 years in prison after pleading guilty t...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Meets with Secretary General of the CSTO—Armenian Foreign Minister Meets with Secretary General of the CSTO More... [Category: Politics]
- + Are the Financial Disclosures of Top Armenian Officials Trustworthy? Take the Karapetyans—The financial assets of Karapetyan and his wife Hasmik Stepanyan have increased of late, but there is nothing on their joint disclosure indicating whe...
- + Passenger Traffic at Zvartnots Airport Up 16% in September Over 2013—197,602 passengers entered and departed the airport last month in comparison to 169,776 in September 2013. More... [Category: Politics]
- + De-escalating the Caucasus: Armenia's Potential Role in Normalizing Russo-Georgian Relations—After his election as Georgia's prime minister in October 2012, Bidzina Ivanishvili vowed to repair relations with Russia. More... [Category: Poli...
- + Convicted Murderer Ends 40 Day Hunger Strike: Why Didn’t the Court Order a DNA Test of the Physical Evidence?—Hetq continues its coverage of the case of 26 year-old Ashot Shahzadyan who recently ended a forty day hunger strike to protest his guilty sentence of...
- + Javakh Armenians Want Visiting Armenian Parliament Prez to Get Them Permanent Georgian Residency Status—A group unnamed Javakhk Armenian intellectuals has sent a letter to Armenian National Assembly President Galust Sahakyan (now heading a delegation to ...
- + Three Generations of AYF Tennis Medals—By Harry Derderian It is not unusual to see children follow their parents into AYF Olympic competition. There are many such stories, and the pride o...
- + Not Quite an Angel over the Olympics—This article, as in the past few years, is dedicated to Angel Perethian and modeled after her long-running contribution, “Angel over the Olympics,” to...
- + Attack on Aleppo?s Nor Kiugh Intensifies—ALEPPO, Syria (Asbarez)–Bombing of the predominantly Armenian neighborhood of Nor Kiugh intensified on Oct. 4, with local residents reporting that new...
- + French Gymnast Arthur Magakian Dies at 89—PARIS - Dubbed King Arthur by the French press, legendary gymnast Arthur Magakian died Thursday at age 89 from a brain tumor. More... [Category: P...
- + WHS Armenian Club Sponsors Medical Care for Karahunge Village—It is 6 a.m. on a hot Yerevan morning. The medications are ready, the second-hand clothes are packed, the food is bought, and four doctors are ready f...
- + Starry, Starry Night: Faith Leads to Heaven—In childhood, we knew little about what the word faith meant when we looked up to the sky and repeated, “Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder wh...
- + Armenians and Progressive Politics Conference at MIT a Success—CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—A distinguished line-up of speakers from Armenia, Turkey, Europe, and the United States examined Turkey, the media, Turkish-Armenian ...
- + Parents Say Their Son Was Framed for Murder; Present Symbolic Cake to Justice Minister—Artour’s parents say their son is innocent of the charges and that he was framed. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Romania: Anti-Corruption Watchdog Seeks Microsoft Bribe Probe—Romania’s National Ant-Corruption Directorate (DNA) has filed a request to launch a criminal investigation into nine former ministers for bribery, mon...
- + Liechtenstein: Prosecutors Investigating Bulgarian Bank Owner—Authorities in Liechtenstein are probing possible money laundering by a Bulgarian businessman who already faces embezzlement charges in his home count...
- + Providence & Detroit Duel in the Pool—By Bob Tutunjian During Friday evening’s swim meet, Providence and Detroit were tied going into the final 2 relays with 28 points each. But the “Vara...
- + Olympic King Alex Sarafian Shuns Obstacles—DETROIT, Mich.—Given the choice between basking in royalty or passing the glory on to others, there’s no contest. Alex Sarafian was never much for in...
- + The Northernmost Armenians of the World—Special for the Armenian Weekly Svalbard, an isolated Norwegian island, lies in the Arctic Ocean between 74 and 81 degrees north latitude. During th...
- + Consumer Prices Inch Up .4% in September—Overall consumer prices in Armenia rose by .4% rise in September over the preceding month according the National Statistical Service. More... [Categ...
- + Attorney of Man Convicted of Murder 20 Years Ago Cries Foul: Alleges Political Pressure Exerted by Iran—Revazyan has asked the prosecutor general to launch a criminal case into the matter. More... [Category: Politics]
- + United Kingdom: Three Albanian Mob Members Sentenced For Drug Trafficking—Three men have been sentenced to prison for conspiring to supply cocaine in England hidden in secret compartments in cars. More... [Category: Politi...
- + Mexico: Drug Lord Captured At Seafood Restaurant—The Mexican army seized one of Mexico’s most wanted drug lords Oct. 1 after nearly a year of investigations and tracking while he was dining at a seaf...
- + PFA’s New Report: A Roadmap for Armenia’s Relations with the West and a New Vision for the Caucasus—The report notes that, while Armenia owns its current problems, the West has lost a valuable opportunity to steer Armenia toward more democracy and be...
- + Yerevan Calling: A Weekly Roundup of Random Musings from Armenia—It’s sort of a catch-all of news snippets, irreverent commentary, and personal observations on what’s happened during the week here in Yerevan, and th...
- + Semerdjian to Speak at NAASR on Armenians in Aleppo, Then and Now—BELMONT, Mass.—Dr. Elyse Semerdjian will give a lecture entitled, “The Armenian Presence in Aleppo: Glorious Past, Uncertain Future,” on Thurs., Oct. ...
- + A Gift of Art to Mark the Centennial—NORTH READING, Mass.—With the 100th»anniversary of the Armenian Genocide next April, many are making plans. Artist Martin Barooshian displays the p...
- + ARF-ER to Organize Multiple Trips to Western Armenia—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern Region, through its “Armenian Genocide Justice” Centennial Committee, recently announced plans to ...
- + A.Y.F. Joins Armenian Bar Association Outreach Offering Free Legal Advice to Southern California Armenians—Dozens of lawyers, law students, and community members gathered on September 18 to participate in a free legal clinic reaching deep into the Armenian ...
- + Azerbaijan: OCCRP Partner Journalist Threatened With Arrest—Khadija Ismayilova, an Azerbaijani investigative journalist and partner of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), has told Radi...
- + Armenian-Georgian Math; Bilingual Instruction in Javakhk Armenian Schools a Failure—Two years ago the Georgian Ministry of Education and Science introduced a bilingualinstructional system throughout Armenian schools in the country. ...
- + Sevan Businesses Close Doors to Protest Tax Changes; People Line Up for Bread—Protesting recent changes to Armenia’s “trade tax” (a sort of sales tax), shopkeepers and manufacturers in the town of Sevan closed their doors today ...
- + Artsakh Hands Over Corpse of Azerbaijani Infiltrator to Baku Authorities—The Artsakh government has handed over the corpse of H. Hasanov, an Azerbaijani citizen who was killed after infiltrating the border in the Karvatchar...
- + United States: New York Fed Regulators Too Cozy With Big Institutions—Forty-six hours of secretly recorded meetings between Goldman Sachs and its regulator, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (commonly known as the NY ...
- + Topouzian, Sarkisov Score Repeat Wins in AYF Olympic Pentathlons—By Bob Tutunjian The women’s and men’s pentathlon events ended up being won by large margins by last year’s champions. In both cases, the winners ha...
- + Turkey’s Kristallnacht—Special for the Armenian Weekly ‘We will stay in this country, where we were born and raised, where our forefathers’ graves lie, ?albeit damag...
- + Poem: My Tender, Tiny Bird…—By Avik Derentz Translated by » Tatul Sonentz » You flew away My sweet swallow, Towards distant, dreary, disconsol...
- + Presidents of Greece and Armenia Confer in Yerevan—President Papoulias stated he was pleased with the level of Armenian-Greek military cooperation as expressed the importance strengthening collaboratio...
- + Armenia Ranks 78th in 2014 World Press Freedom Index—Armenia ranks 78th in the 2014 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders that covers 180 countries. More... [Category: Politic...
- + Bosnia And Herzegovina: Journalists Publish Politicians’ Property Database—A new database assembled by investigative reporters details the property holdings of many politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina, noting a steady incre...
- + China: Senior Official Sacked On Graft Charge—A Chinese official has been fired from his position as an internet regulator and expelled from the Communist Party on graft charges. More... [Catego...
- + Europe: More Than 1,000 Organized Crime Suspects Arrested In Multinational Operation—Law enforcement agencies have arrested 1,146 suspects in what they claim is Europe’s largest-ever international coordinated operation against organize...
- + Armenian Foreign Minister Off to Serbia on Two Day State Visit—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will leave tomorrow on a two day state visit to Serbia at the invitation of First Deputy Prime Minister an...
- + Armenia's Opposition Cries Foul: Application to Stage Joint Rally in Ararat Rejected—Armenia’s three opposition political parties have cried foul for not being allowed to stage a joint rally in the town of Ararat on October 3, in the l...
- + System Crashes During Vote on Sending Armenian Peacekeepers to Lebanon—During today’s vote in the Armenian National Assembly on the matter of sending an Armenian contingent to southern Lebanon as a member of UNIFIL (Unite...
- + Armenian President Congratulates Chinese Ambassador on PRC National Day—In his message to Ambassador Changchun, Sargsyan noted that China had made great socio-political and economic strides under its current leadership and...
- + Convicted Murderer Ends 40 Day Hunger Strike: “My mom pleaded with me to stop”—Ashot Shahzadyan, sentenced to twenty years for the murder of a fellow villager, told Hetq that he recently ended a forty day hunger strike after his...
- + Haykadzor Gets Renovated Community Center; Residents Complain about Railway Station Closing—Following a top bottom renovation, the community center in Haykadzor (an Armenian village near the Turkish border in Shirak Province) reopened to the ...
- + Prayer Service Held for UN General Assembly—Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of the St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York and a member of the Armenian Prelacy Religious Council, represe...
- + Open Borders: Armenia’s Trade with Iran and Georgia—Armenia has open border with only two countries – Georgia to the north and Iran to the south. More... [Category: Politics]
- + OSCE to Conduct Monitoring along Artsakh Line of Contact—On September 30, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission will conduct a pla...
- + When a Homeland Is Not a Home—I am a descendent of a Genocide survivor.My grandmother, who relocated to Soviet Armenia in 1946, was a small woman with a shadow that reigned large a...
- + Diabetes on the Rise in Goris: Many Patients Forgo Free Hospital Treatment Out of Embarassment—Of the 930 diabetes patients now registered at the Goris Medical Center in Armenia, 96 receive insulin injections and the rest take other medicines in...
- + Greek President to Pay Two Day State Visit to Armenia—Greek President. Karolos Papoulias will arrive in Yerevan on September 29 for a two day state visit at the invitation of Armenian President Sargsyan. ...
- + Clark, Worcester State to Host ‘Manufacturing Denial’ Conference—WORCESTER, Mass.—From Oct. 24-25, a conference on “Manufacturing Denial and the Assault on Scholarship and Truth” will take place at Worcester State U...
- + Congresswoman Speier Condemns Destruction of Der Zor Church—WASHINGTON–Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo Counties) today released the following statement in response to the destruction of t...
- + Domestic Violence in Armenia: An Ugly Crime Still Denied—Special for the Armenian Weekly Zaruhi Petrosyan was a young mother of a two-year-old infant girl when her life came to an end after an alleged fall...
- + Argentina Overtakes Russia as Largest Source of Foreign Investment in Armenia—Armenia: Foreign Investment Inflows 2007- 2013 More... [Category: Politics]
- + Artsakh Ready to Hand Over Corpse of Azerbaijani Killed in July Infiltration Incident—The Artsakh government says it is now ready to hand over the corpse of an Azerbaijani citizen who was killed after infiltrating the border in the Karv...
- + Police Detain Russian Citizen Who Spray Painted Garni Temple—Russian citizen Maksim Nikitenko was handed over to local authorities after defacing the Garni Temple in Armenia with spray paint yesterday morning, a...
- + Armenia’s Biggest Ever Drug Bust Trial Postponed; Case Documents First Have to be Translated into Georgian—An Armenian court today postponed the trial of two men accused of attempting to transport 850 kilos of heroin through Armenia to Europe. More... [Ca...
- + Armenian Government Reinstates Much Maligned Khachatryan as Syunik Governor—Sourik Khachatryan, who temporarily resigned as the Provincial Governor of Syunik in the summer of 2013, after being embroiled in a deadly shooting th...
- + United Kingdom: Four Men Jailed For Carbon Credit Cyber-Heist—Four British men have been sentenced to jail for aiding the sophisticated theft of US$ 9.4 million worth of EU carbon credits in an international cybe...
- + US: Florida Mayor Found Guilty Of Corruption—The former Mayor of Homestead, Florida, charged with two felony counts for receiving illegal compensation, was found guilty on both by a Miami jury la...
- + ECHR Approves Armenia as 3rd Party Litigant in "Perincek v. Switzerland" Genocide Denial Case—The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) today approved the inclusion of Armenia as a third party litigant in the “Perincek v. S...
- + US Strongly Condemns Destruction of Der Zor Church by ISIS—YEREVAN (A.W.)—The U.S. Embassy in Armenia issued a statement condemning the destruction of the Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor, avoiding...
- + Fatih Altayli: Male Chauvinist, Owner of Usurped Armenian Property—By Ayse Gunaysu and Nadya Uygun Special for the Armenian Weekly On Oct. 2, 2012, members of the Revolutionary Socialist Labor Party (DSIP) gathere...
- + ‘To Hell with Your Ratification’: Sarkisian Threatens to Withdraw Protocols—NEW YORK (A.W.)—President Serge Sarkisian delivered a strongly worded statement at the 69th session of the UN General Assembly, threatening to recall ...
- + Kosh Prison Inmate: “For more than one year now I feel like a captive”—The following letter was written by Rouben Amatouni, now serving a seven year sentence at the Kosh Correctional Facility after being found guilty of r...
- + Dilijan Resident with Poor Eyesight Tries to Break Stereotypes Through Art—A 32-year-old man with extremely poor eyesight in Dilijan, northern Armenia, tries to break people's preconceived notions of people with disabilities ...
- + President Sargsyan to Ankara: “To hell with your ratification”—The Armenian president thanked all those countries that have recognized the Genocide and then went on to condemn the destruction of the All Martyrs Ar...
- + Rendahl: I’m Still Here—Special for the Armenian Weekly A lesser-known fact about me is that I’ve played piano in church off and on throughout my life. These days I play at...
- + Abu Lala Mahari: Third Surah—By Avediq Isahakian Translated by Tatul Sonentz (Note: read the first surah» here, and the second surah here ) And Abu Lala’s caravan, gurgling ...
- + Members of Congress Condemn ISIS Attack on Deir Zor Armenian Church and Genocide Memorial—ANCA Raises Alarms about Ankara’s Ties to Terrorist Attacks WASHINGTON—Congressional condemnation of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria&#...
- + Armenian Police Not Inclined to Expose Cases of Violence Against Journalists: Corpus Delicti Nearly Always Absent—The number of several dozen cases of violence against journalists since Armenia gained independence that were exposed can be counted on one hand. M...
- + New Sales Tax Angers Merchants, In Protest, They Close Down Major Yerevan Thoroughfare—Hundreds of merchants took to the street in Yerevan to voice their opposition to a new “turnover tax” they claim will kill off small and medium sized ...
- + The US Urges to Degrade and Destroy ISIL—This senseless act of destruction demonstrates yet again the utter disregard the terrorist organization ISIL has for the rich religious and cultural h...
- + Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Met with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs—The parties discussed the preparations for the Paris meeting of the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, initiated by the President of France. More......
- + Court Slaps Man with 4 Year Conditional Sentence for Supplying Artsakh Army with Indian Buffalo Meat—Of the five individuals charged with supplying the Artskah Defense Army with buffalo meat instead of beef in 2012, only one was convicted in a Septemb...
- + Catholicosate of Cilicia to Sue Turkey over Historic Headquarters in Sis—YEREVAN (A.W.)—Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church said the Holy See was preparing to»initiate legal clai...
- + Groundbreaking Report on Armenian Genocide Reparations Published—YEREVAN—The Armenian Genocide Reparations Study Group (AGRSG) recently completed its final report, titled, “Resolution with Justice: Reparations for t...
- + ISIS Destroys Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor—DER ZOR, Syria (A.W.)—The Islamic State (also known as ISIS) destroyed the Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Der Zor, news agencies in the Middle E...
- + Armenians of France Protest Persecution of Iraqi Yezidis—Armenians of France Protest Persecution of Iraqi Yezidis More... [Category: Politics]
- + Political Party Calls for Opening of Artsakh Diplomatic Representation in Tehran—The National Rebirth political party in Artsakh has publicly voiced its concerns regarding the country’s low level of relations with neighboring Iran....
- + Bagratashen Customs Officials Uncover Cell Phones, Laundry Detergent and Medicine—Armenia’s Ministry of Finance reports that officials at the Bagratashen customs checkpoint found 4.5 kilos of medicine, 21.5 kilos of bio-materials, a...
- + Lifer in Prison for 22 Years Not Granted Early Release Prescribed by Law—A man who has spent 22 years behind bars in Armenia says his case for early release was postponed for no reason, despite the fact that the law grants ...
- + Residents Offer to Pay for Irrigation Water, But Yerevan Municipality Keeps Postponing Issue—Residents of one of Yerevan's many administrative districts have even offered to pay for an irrigation water system to water the trees in their yards;...
- + Revisiting Armenia’s Shengavit Historical and Archaeological Culture Preserve:Will it Survive Current Mismanagement?—The Shengavit Preserve is under the jurisdiction of the director of the Erebouni Museum, Mr. Gagik Gyurjyan. Erebouni’s director receives government f...
- + U.S. Ambassador Calls on Both Sides to Start Serious Negotiations on Karabakh—In the video clip below, US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern calls on the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan to renew their efforts to find a pea...
- + Ambassador Heffern Met with Some Members of the Armenian Yezidi Community—Today Ambassador Heffern met with some members of the Armenian Yezidi community at the U.S. Embassy. They discussed the current situation for Yezidis ...
- + Armenia, Artsakh Journalists Meet with Soldiers on Front Line, NKR Defense Minister—Hakobyan said the opponent made 16 sabotage attempts this year, which is high compared to previous years. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Heavy Rains Close Georgian Road Linking Armenia and Russia—Armenia’s Ministry of Transport and Communications reports that the Stepantsminda-Lars stretch of highways prior to the Georgian border with Russia ha...
- + Armenia to Allocate US$100,000 in Charitable Aid to Iraqi Yezidis—At a cabinet session today, the government of Armenia resolved to allocate US$100,000 in charitable aid to the Yezidi community in Iraq. More... [Ca...
- + India: Legislator Wants To Legalize Bribery—“If you can't rein in corruption, you should legalize it," said Indian regional lawmaker Rajiv Ranjan as he announced plans to introduce a bill t...
- + Azerbaijan Violated Ceasefire 240 Times in Five Days—The NKR Ministry of Defense reports that Azerbaijan violated the line of contact ceasefire 240 times between August 17 and 22, firing a total of 1,900...
- + State to Pay Pension Contributions of Those Earning Minimum Monthly Income in 597 Communities in Armenia—The state will pay the social contributions (i.e. pension contributions) of those born after 1974 who earn the minimum monthly income More... [Cate...
- + The Russian Laundromat - How $20 Billion Gets Laundered—Call it the Laundromat. It’s a complex system for laundering more than $20 billion in Russian money stolen from the government by corrupt politicians ...
- + Stop Your Patriotic Theatrics! MPs Need to Change Law Regarding Army Officer Housing—Hayk, a native of Martakert, has two brothers, each with two kids of their own. All three families live in their parents’ two story house in Martakert...
- + India: Court Rules 17 Years Of Mining Licenses Illegal—The Supreme Court of India has ruled all coal mining rights awarded in the country from 1993 to 2010 illegal due to an unfair and corrupt allocation p...
- + United States: Border Guard Allegedly Accepts Bribe From Justin Bieber—A Niagara Falls border guard in Ontario has been fired after allegedly accepting a bribe from pop star Justin Bieber. More... [Category: Politics]
- + Ruben Melkonyan: No Need for Sargsyan to Attend Inauguration of New Turkish President—When asked if President Serzh Sargsyan should attend the swearing in ceremony, given that it is the first time that an Armenian government official wi...
- + Repair Work on Yerevan to Dilijan Tunnel Road Nearly Complete—Repair work on the Yerevan to the Dilijan tunnel section of the M4 (the main road running from Yerevan to Sevan to Ijevan to the Azerbaijan border) th...
- + Armenian MP Cites Hetq Article in Call for Change to Officer Housing Assistance Law—On the basis of a Hetq opinion piece highlighting the restrictions regarding government housing assistance to serving army officers, Armenian MP Edmon...
- + US: 27 Years Prison Sentence For ‘King Of Pot’—A New York federal court has sentenced Jimmy Cournoyer, a 34-year-old Canadian citizen known as the “King of Pot”, to 27 years in prison. Prosecutors ...
- + The Armenians of Present Day Sebastia: Finding At Least One Armenian in Each Village—Sivas (Sebastia) is a city in central Turkey and the seat of Sivas Province. The province is said to have a population of 620,000 and the city itself,...
- + Photo Story: Russia is Largest Market for Artsakh Fruit and Vegetables—Russia is the largest market for the goods produced by the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh's Artsakh Fruit CJSC. Apart from the local, Artsakh market, si...
- + Armenian Prime Minister Declares Level Playing Field…But Wife’s Businesses Appear Exempt—It is one of the many businesses that belong to the family of Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. More... [Category: Politics]
- + California State Senate Passes Bill Recognizing Artsakh as Sovereign State—The California State Senate has passed Assembly Joint Resolution 32 with a majority vote of 23-0, recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Artsakh) ...
- + Op-Ed: No Criminal Investigation into Brawl Involving State Officials—Police confirmed the news of the incident. Arabkir's experienced police chief, Grisha Amirkhanyan, decided not to launch a criminal investigation as t...
- + News of—Armenia's former president says comeback in politics depends on circumstances [img][/img] More... [Category: VIP chronicle]
- + News of Politics—Armenia First President and US ambassador discuss domestic politics As well as regional cooperation and security issues… More... [Category: VIP c...
- + News of Politics—Azerbaijan can no longer cover up its antidemocratic situation with “caviar” politics – Armenia delegate to PACE After Russia, the international org...
- + News of Economics—Politics not reason for delaying privatization of Armenia’s Vorotan Hydro Cascade – Justice Ministry The talks with the investor are still in progre...
- + News of Society—Arthur Abraham rules out possibility of going into politics The WBO Champion says his life is sport... More... [Category: VIP chronicle]
- + News of Politics—Russian Ambassador: Sale of tanks to Azerbaijan just business, not politics Мilitary and technical relations with Armenia are developing... More...
- + News of Politics—Should we rejoice that our tragedy has become loose change in grand politics? – Armenian Genocide Museum Turkey is a main US ally in the region… ...
- + News of Politics—Turkey president to quit politics “I don’t have any future political plans”… More... [Category: VIP chronicle]
- + News of Politics—Armenia ex-PM’s resignation due to domestic politics and societal situation – analyst Tigran Sargsyan would hardly have had problems with the Russia...
- + News of Politics—Armenia politics turns into circus – newspaper But the clowns make fun of the audience, too… More... [Category: VIP chronicle]
- + News of Economics—We are not in politics and political parties – ArmRusGazprom We solely carry out a technical matter… More... [Category: VIP chronicle]
- + News of Politics—Interview of second president an attempt to come back to politics - Orinats Yerkir The January 18 rally was considered as a normal political process...
- + Living in Shame—Hetq Online, which sponsors this blog, just posted a new opinion piece that I wrote about Armenians’ obsession with shame and being shamed and t...
- + At the Areni Wine Festival—Here are some photos I took while at the Areni Wine Festival last Saturday, October 5. It was the first time I had ever gone and it was a blast. A h...
- + Stop the Custom?s Agreement from being Signed with Moscow—Armenian citizens should not allow the customs agreement to be signed with Russia. Joining a still-abstract Customs Union, with Russia, Belarus and ...
- + More ‘Progress’ in Yerevan: Parking Tickets by Mail—A few weeks ago I received a parking ticket in the mail (I’ve waited that long to report it so I could properly cool down and not sound vexed). On the...
- + News of Politics—Survey: 70% of Armenian men stand for women's participation in politics n case of equal opportunities 60% of men and 75% of women will vote for a wo...
- + When Being ?Politically Correct? About Karabakh Backfires—Sarsang Reservoir in Drmbon, Nagorno-Karabakh This morning I read an interesting, although lackluster, article supposedly about tourism in Nagorno-K...
- + Yerevan?s Digital Billboards ? Are They Really Necessary?— About six weeks ago a mounting stand for a digital billboard was fixed on the corner directly across the building in which I live adjacent to the pr...
- + News of Politics—If they spread falsehood, they conduct politics – Armenian statistical service head But if the situation becomes unendurable, if administrative proc...
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- + Yerevan Municipal Elections Over; Long Live Democracy in Armenia—A polling station in Yerevan The Yerevan municipal elections were held on May 5, complete with reported violations and harassment and subsequent cri...
- + Why I Love Election Time—Two days ago the Yerevan municipality was repairing the roadway through the courtyard behind the apartment building where I live. Huge potholes ran al...
- + Barevolution in the Rain—Despite the strange weather, rain for five minutes and muted sunshine for ten more, a sizable crowd gathered in Liberty Square to hear Raffi. The soun...
- + The People?s Inauguration— This afternoon, despite what many were anticipating, Raffi Hovanissian did not give his oath to the presidency before the Armenian public. Instead, ...
- + Raffi?s Altercation with the police—The Armenian police prevented Raffi Hovanissian and a pack of demonstrators from progressing along a specific route. Eventually he backed down and the...
- + The Turning Point?— At tonight’s rally there were noticeably fewer people in attendance, perhaps a few thousand at the most. While walking through the crowd I dis...
- + News of Politics—Raffi Hovannisian should bid farewell to politics – Armenian ruling party MP The opposition Heritage Party will lose many votes in the Yerevan munic...
- + Thoughts About a Generation of Armenian Chess Masters— I want to finally comment on an article that appeared on Motherboard lauding the Armenian Ministry of Education for making chess education in school...
- + News of Politics—Exchanging letters in politics more useful than insulting each other - MP Khosrov Harutyunyan commented on recent moves made by the opposition... ...
- + Notes on the Barevolution Rally, March 22—At the last rally held on March 22 Raffi Hovannisian read a list of demands from the president, all admirable but unrealistic since he feels empowered...
- + Democracy in Action—Yesterday I went to the third of five scheduled public forums held at Liberty Square organized by the Barevolution movement for this week. More will b...
- + News of Politics—Armenian women can have real impact on politics – party official Women’s role in politics is passing from the formal phase to the real phase… Mor...
- + Long Live the BAREVolution— Another BAREVolution rally was held on March 2, this one more effective than the one held just days before. The movement leader and proclaimed presi...
- + The BAREVolution Continues— It appears that the opposition camp, at least part of it, is in this for the long haul. Raffi Hovannisian will keep holding rallies until he has en...
- + Raffi’s ‘BAREVolution’—On February 28 Raffi Hovannisian is expected to reveal his plan of action for his “fight for freedom” to his supporters in Yerevan’s Liberty Square. O...
- + News of Politics—Armenian opposition leader aspires to significantly change country’s domestic politics – analyst Hovannisian seems to be cautious of a “color revolu...
- + Power to the People—Raffi Hovannisian held another rally today at 3 pm in Liberty Square before a crowd of several thousand people. Lots of youth in attendance, which was...
- + Elections Over. Now What?—Karen Minasian photo As the press and politicians predicted, Serzh Sargsyan won the 2013 Armenian presidential elections in a landslide victory with ...
- + My take on the 2013 Presidential Elections—With the 2013 Armenian presidential elections only days away I want to reprint an article that appeared in the Armenian Weekly fifteen days ago, basic...
- + News of Politics—53% of Armenia’s residents are interested in politics – poll But those with a higher education are not too satisfied by the serving president’s past...
- + News of Politics—Public opinion in Armenia not favorable for women in politics - Oxfam 7.8 percent have a very negative attitude towards women in politics… More.....
- + News of Politics—Politics is ability to dream marvelously - interview with Polish Ambassador An unprecedented progress of relationships has been registered in the 20...
- + Wishes for Armenia in 2013—At the end of every year I tend to be more pensive than usual, reviewing the events of the past twelve months, its successes and failures, and what I ...
- + A RETURN TO ROOTS: FILM ARGUES THAT THE "SOVIETIZATION" OF ARMENIAN SPELLING WAS MORE A CURSE THAN A BLESSING!—This one hour film Haroutyoun explores the history and implications of changes made to traditional Armenian orthography in the 1920s.It raises a numbe...
- + THE NUMBER OF GYUMRI FAMILIES LIVING IN MAKESHIFT TRAILERS (DNAKS) IS RISING—The following Shirak Center video shows how one family is surviving the winter in a dilapidated house on the outskirts of Gyumri.The Center's research...
- + ISTANBUL COURT FINDS DEFENDANTS GUILTY OF HATE SPEECH AGAINST ARMENIANS—On December 27, an Istanbul court found 6 defendants guilty for carrying a banner including hate speech against Armenians during a protest in Istanbul...
- + CHINA: CHILD TRAFFICKING SWEEP RESCUES 89—Police in China broke up nine child trafficking rings this week in a sting operation, rescuing 89 children and arresting 355 suspects, the Ministry of...
- + YEREVAN MUNICIPALITY TREATS SYRIAN-ARMENIAN AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN TO THEATER PERFORMANCE—Upon the initiative of Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, some 750 Syrian-Armenian and special needs children were invited to the Mher Mkrtchyan Artistic ...
- + SO-CALLED SHUSHA MAYOR: "THERE ARE STILL ARMENIANS WHO LOVE AZERBAIJANIS"—Bayram Safarov, who is billed as the "Head of the Azerbaijani Community of Nagorno-Karabakh and Mayor of Shusha", is alleged to have told re...
- + A STONE'S THROW FROM WAR (VIDEO)—Inna MkhitaryanGreta, 65, was a mother of 10 when the Karabakh war broke out. Their family was settled in village Talish of Martakert region. 17 years...
- + INDICTMENT OF MONTENEGRIN BUSINESSMAN DETAILS DRUG TRAFFICKING—By Bojana Jovanovi? and Stevan Doj?inovi?, CINSA Montenegrin businessman charged last month in Serbia for his involvement in smuggling nearly two tons...
- + CHAKHALYAN'S LAWYER: "WE EXPECT HE WILL BE FREED UNDER NEW AMNESTY BILL"—United Javakhk leader Vahagn Chakhalyan is expected to be freed under an amnesty bill passed by the Georgian Parliament on December 21.Chakhalyan's la...
- + PRESIDENT SARGSYAN HOSTS HOLIDAY PARTY FOR THE PRESS—On the occasion of the New Year and Christmas holidays, a reception was held today at the Presidential Palace hosted by Serzh Sargsyan for members of ...
- + IRAN MULLS NEW JOINT ECONOMIC ZONE WITH ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN—Fars News Agency reports today that Iran is studying a plan to establish a new zone for economic cooperation with Armenia and Azerbaijan.The issue was...
- + ALIYEV AGAIN TALKS TOUGH: "YEREVAN IS HISTORIC AZERBAIJANI LAND"—During a ceremony opening a building to house Karabakh war invalids in Sumgait, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is quoted to have declared Yerevan ...
- + NEW YEREVAN BOOK STORE TO OFFER CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE—Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan and Writers Union President Levon Ananyan ceremoniously cut the ribbon of a new bookstore located next to the Union's bu...
- + 40 MILLION IN TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR SYRIAN-ARMENIAN COLLEGE STUDENTS IN ARMENIA—Around 150 Syrian-Armenian students now continuing their higher education in Armenia will be receiving stipends this week from a group called the Arme...
- + RISKS OF MINING INDUSTRY CONCENTRATED IN MEGHRADZOR RESORT ZONE—"EcoLur" Informational NGO has sent a letter to Nature Protection Ministry, which says, "Meghradzor resort zone turned out to be in the...
- + SERBIA: TEAM MANAGERS ARRESTED IN FOOTBALL FRAUD—Police in Serbia arrested 11 men Monday in a sweep against corruption in football clubs, according to local media reports. The men were reportedly cha...
- + EUROPEAN COWS CAN'T STAND POOR LIVING CONDITIONS IN AZERBAIJAN—By Harut SassounianPublisher, The California CourierIn keeping with the holiday spirit, my last column of the year is devoted to a light-hearted topic...
- + MASIS POLICE ARREST BRIBE TAKING SOCIAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE—Armenian police say they arrested a social services employee in the town of Masis after he pocketed a 35,000 AMD ($87) bribe from a beneficiary.The un...
- + RAFFI HOVANNISIAN ON THE RISE OF BIG MINING IN ARMENIA: ''OUR HOMELAND IS BEING POISONED''—By now it is clear that the rise of big mining in Armenia has been not a project of the national interest but a privilege of the chosen few, who have ...
- + News of Politics—Armenian politics has moved from streets to parliament – analyst In general, results of the presidential elections are predestined… More... [Cate...
- + PREVENTING THE COMING U.S. DISASTER IN THE CAUCASUS—by David BoyajianThe United States is risking a disastrous renewal of war in the Caucasus between Armenians and Azeris over the breakaway Armenian-pop...
- + IMAGINE ARMENIA: A PRESENTATION BY REPATRIATED ARMENIANS—The Armenian Bar Association invites its members and the public to a presentation entitled IMAGINE ARMENIA by special guests who are living, working a...
- + THIRD FARMER'S MARKET OPENS IN YEREVAN—Yerevan's third farmer's market opened today near the Malibu Cafe on Mesrob Mashtots Avenue.Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan was on hand to of...
- + RAFFI HOVANNISIAN ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY—Today Raffi K. Hovannisian formally announced his candidacy for the Armenian presidency. In advance of the elections, scheduled for February 2013, he ...
- + SECOND BORDER POINT VISITOR SURVEY TO LAUNCH IN ARMENIA—The Armenian Ministry of Economy, the National Statistical Service, the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, the USAID Enterprise Developme...
- + RECONSTRUCTION OF THE RAILWAY BRIDGE ON QOBER-TUMANYAN STRETCH IS OVER—On December 18th a reconstructed railway bridge on Qober-Tumanyan stretch was opened, which was built in 1898. Reconstruction of the bridge was carrie...
- + MURDERED HIS WIFE BECAUSE OF LOVE: "IF HE LOVED, WOULD HE KILL HER?"- SAYS THE VICTIM'S DAUGHTER—In the framework of Rapid Response Unit created by Society without Violence NGO we present you another case of domestic violence with a tragic end. Th...
- + U.S. AMBASSADOR HEFFERN: ‘ARMENIA IS A LONG TRIP TO NOWHERE'—Dear Editor:I attended the presentation by the US Ambassador to Armenia, John Heffern, on December 13 at St. James Armenian Church in Watertown, MA. B...
- + HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH CALLS UPON TO SUSPEND THE CHARGES IN MATAGHIS CASE AND INVESTIGATE THE ALLEGATIONS OF TORTURE—Mr. Agvan G. HovsepyanProsecutor GeneralRepublic of Armenia5, V. Sargsyan, 0010, Yerevan, ArmeniaVia e-mail: info@genproc.amDear Mr. Hovsepyan,We ...
- + YEREVAN. THE CAROUSEL CITY—By Vrej HaroutounianA few months ago when I was in Yerevan, a friend and I found ourselves leisurely strolling down Abovyan Street whilst talking abou...
- + CYPRUS LAUNCHES PROBE INTO MAGNITSKY MONEY—Anti-money-laundering officials in Cyprus have opened an investigation into the possibility that Cyprus banks laundered stolen Russian tax money linke...
- + ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS CHANGE TACTICS IN DEALINGS WITH YEREVAN MUNICPALITY—Karineh Danielyan, a member of the Yerevan Municipality's Urban Construction Advisory Council's Environmental Committee, lamented the fact that propos...
- + RA FOREIGN MINISTER OFF TO BRUSSELS—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + THE TROUBLE WITH THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE—By Cecilie Banke (The following opinion piece appeared in the December 14, 2012 edition of the Copenhagen Post)Machiavelli once wrote that you can con...
- + MONEY LAUDERING ATTEMPT FAILS: TWO DIFFERENT VERDICTS IN NAYIRIT CASE—Through the efforts of the RA Ministry of Finance, yet a new case of money laundering was prevented.Both the police and the prosecutor's office knew a...
- + COMPANY WANTS TO CUT SALARY OF PREGNANT MOM EIGHT-FOLD—Gohar Gharibyan has worked as a financial supervisor at Armenian Datacom Company since July 2010.On November 12, the young wife informed the communica...
- + FATHER VAHRAM ON GANDZASAR: 'IT'S NOT THE JOB OF THE CATHOLICOS TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEMS OF INDIVIDUAL CHURCHES'—Father Vahram Melikyan, who heads the information service at the Holy See of Etchmiadzin, today told Hetq that he has no clue as to Catholicos Garegin...
- + STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE: MARIAM GEVORGYAN AND HER HARASSING STORY—December 2009, the beginning of her hectic marriage lifeMariam Gevorgyan was 20 years old when she married 26 years old David Ziroyan andmovedfrom vil...
- + RA PRIME MINISTER SARGSYAN VISITS HARVARD UNIVERSITY—Yesterday, visiting RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stopped off at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. The Prime Minister signed the ...
- + 46 FORMER "DEPI HAYK" VOLUNTEERS HAVE RELOCATED TO ARMENIA—During the years 2004-2012, some 750 diaspora Armenians have participated in the "Depi Hayk" organization. They voluntarily worked throughou...
- + STOPYA SAFARYAN: TSARUKYAN'S MOVE AKIN TO "STAY AWAY, I'M OUT"—Heritage Party representative Styopa Safaryan today stated that the decision of Prosperous Armenia Party head Gagik Tsarukyan not to run for president...
- + PFA REPORT: AUTHORITIES IN ARMENIA PUT A NEW FACE ON ELECTION FRAUD—Earlier this year, under mounting pressure by the international community and civil society, the government of the Republic of Armenia took measures t...
- + ATP: TREES PLANTED IN 75 MORE COMMUNITIES IN ARMENIA AND ARTSAKH—This fall, ATP's Community Tree Planting program planted another 28,383 trees at 75 sites throughout Armenia and Artsakh. "ATP's SEEDS program--o...
- + JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION EVENT TO DISCUSS KARABAKH—Karabakh will be a topic of discussion at an event entitled "Azerbaijan and Its Partners: Regional. European, Transatlantic" organized by Th...
- + BAKU PUSHES THROUGH KARABAKH ADDENDUM IN PACE MONITORING REPORT—According to the Azeri Press Agency (APA), official Baku was able to push through the inclusion of an addendum regarding Karabakh to a PACE monitoring...
- + REFLECTIONS OF A RIGHTEOUS TURK: CAN GERMANY BE A MODEL FOR TURKEY?—By Harut SassounianPublisher, The California CourierIf it were possible to clone prominent Turkish commentator Orhan Kemal Cengiz and make multiple co...
- + CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION: ARMENIANS LINING UP FOR NEW YEARS LOANS—For the past month, long lines have been forming outside banks and credit unions located in the regions outside ofYerevan.You'd think they're giving a...
- + HUNGARY OPENS FIRST "TRADE HOUSE" IN BAKU - SEEKS TO INTENSIFY TRADE RELATIONS WITH AZERBAIJAN AND THE EAST—By Shant KrikorianNearly three months after the Ramil Safarov affair, where suspicions were raised of a backroom deal between Budapest and Baku in the...
- + ARMENIAN GENOCIDE FUND DOWN TO LAST 16 DESCENDANTS—By Mark KellamA U.S. District Court judge ruled this week that an accounting firm can halt what so far have been unsuccessful efforts to contact 16 de...
- + UN SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN KI-MOON'S MESSAGE ON HUMAN RIGHTS DAY—Everyone has the right to be heard and to shape the decisions that affect their community. This right is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Hum...
- + MONTE'S MOTHER PASSES AWAY IN CALIFORNIA: REMINISCENCES OF OUR MEETING—Zabel Melkonian, mother of Armenian national hero "Monte" passed away today at the age of 92.I had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Melkoni...
- + FEBRUARY 18, 2013 - PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DAY IN ARMENIA—Armenia's Central Electoral Commission has announced February 18, 2013 as the day when Armenian citizens will go to the polls to elect the country's n...
- + MINSK GROUP DELEGATION HEADS: ‘WE REGRET LACK OF PROGRESS ON KARABAKH'—DUBLIN, 6 December 2012 - Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Secretary of State of the United States Hillary Rodham Clinton, an...
- + POLICE DETAIN YEREVAN ACTIVIST ART GROUP MEMBERS—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + ONLY THE GOVERNMENT CAN HALT DEFILEMENT OF GANDZASAR MONASTERY WALLS—To halt the ongoing fiasco regarding the face tiling of the historic wall surrounding the Gandzasar Monasetry in Artsakh, Manoushak Titanyan, Secretar...
- + DINK FOUNDATION: TURKISH MEDIA HATE SPEECH TARGETS ARMENIANS MOST—The Istanbul based Hrant Dink Foundation has issued a media study showing that Armenians in Turkey and overseas were the most targeted in hate speech ...
- + MARDIN CONFERENCE DRAWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS—On November 2-3, the Hrant Dink Foundation organized an international conference in Mardin, Turkey to discuss economical changes and social dynamism e...
- + UNITED STATES: SENATE PASSES MAGNITSKY ACT—The US Senate passed the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act yesterday, a bill which introduces targeted sanctions on Russian officials de...
- + SIPAN ASATRYAN: OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF BEING SIGHT-IMPAIRED IN YEREVAN—"I leave the house with my cane to show society that disabled people exist and to teach them how to lend a helping hand"Sipan Asatryan strol...
- + HETQ EXPOSE LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST FORMER MAYOR—Based on the revelations appearing in a December 4 Hetq article, the Lori Public Prosecutor has filed criminal charges against the former Shnogh Villa...
- + ARMENIA PERCEIVED AS SLIGHTLY LESS CORRUPT IN 2012—Armeniaranked 105th in the 2012 Corruption Perceptions Index just released by Transparency International that includes 176 countries and territories. ...
- + AZERBAIJANI FM MAMMADYAROV: "WE WILL NOT ACCEPT A TERRITORIAL DIVISION OF AZERBAIJAN"—The following commentary by Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov appeared in the December 5 edition of The Wall Street JournalSecuring Lasti...
- + NAREK BELIEVES HE CAN BEAT LEUKEMIA WITH YOUR HELP—Six year-old Narek was diagnosed with leukemia three years ago.He underwent a three stage round of chemotherapy but the disease has returned.Doctors s...
- + ARMENIA'S AMBASSADOR TO GREAT BRITAIN PAST AWAY—Karineh Ghazinyan,Armenia's Ambassador toGreat Britain, is reported to have passed away late during the night on December 5 in the United States.At to...
- + DANISH ROYAL LIBRARY UNDER FIRE FOR ARMENIAN GENOCIDE EXHIBITION—By Christian WenandeThe Royal Library has attracted heavy criticism after agreeing to let Turkey co-arrange an alternative exhibition about the Armeni...
- + KARABAGH WAR COMES TO HOLLYWOOD, COURTESY OF AZERBAIJAN—By Harut SassounianPublisher, The California CourierThe conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Karabagh (Artsakh) should not give free license t...
- + GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES 40 MILLION AMD IN UNIVERSITY TUITION ASSISTANCE TO SYRIAN-ARMENIANS—On November 29, the Armenian government declared that it would allocate 100 million AMD towards tuition reimbursement for first and second year univer...
- + ODZOUN ROUND-TABLE: SPURRING TOURISM, JOB CREATION—Odzoun is a historic town in Armenia's northern province of Lori.Visitors travel to Odzoun to see the famous 5-7th century Odzoun Church and to spend ...
- + PROTEST ACTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELD IN YEREVAN—"I used to be Anahit before my 30-years' husband killed me with a piece of concrete and a wooden stick after a regular violent quarrel."&quo...
- + BARROSO IN YEREVAN: VISA SIMPLIFICATION, FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IN THE CARDS—In a move designed to pull Armenia deeper into the European fold, European Commission President Jose Barroso touted the goal of a simplified visa regi...
- + KARDASHIAN PROMOTES MILKSHAKES IN BAHRAIN: PROTESTORS TEAR GASSED—Kim Kardashian's weekend visit to Bahrain to promote a milkshake franchise attracted admirers and protestors.CNN and BBC reports quote a local newspap...
- + PUTIN VISITS ISTANBUL FOR BILATERAL RELATIONS TALKS—Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in Istanbul today for talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on spurring bilat...
- + ETCHMIADZIN ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF ARTIK DIOCESE—Yesterday, during church services in Etchmiadzin, it was announced that a new diocese would be formed for the communities of the Artik region in Armen...
- + NEW TURKISH OMBUDSMAN UNDER FIRE FOR DINK VERDICT—Pressure is mounting for Turkey's newly elected first ombudsman to resign amid criticism from the family of slain journalist Hrant Dink.Mehmet Omerogl...
- + BRUSSELS FILM PREVIEW TO ASSIST ARMENIANS IN SYRIA—More than 100 people showed up at a fund-raising movie preview in Brussels to assist Armenians in Syria.UGC, the second largest cinema operator in Eur...
- + Are the Armenian presidential elections approaching?—The 2013 Armenian presidential elections are two months away but no one seems to be talking about them. There is no single candidate from a united opp...
- + BARROSO IN YEREVAN: ‘REFORM REQUIRES WILL OF THE GOVERNMENT AND SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE'—Speech delivered by José Barroso, President of the European Commission, in Yerevan yesterday.It is a pleasure to be here in Yerevan and in ...
- + MINING COMPANY TO RETURN: CALDERA RESOURCES STILL EYES ARMENIA AS CHEAP LABOR MARKET—The latest development in Armenia's mining sector, touted by the government as one of the locomotives of economic development, just might see the retu...
- + ARTUR HAROYAN'S PLAY "1915" ATTRACTS PACKED AUDIENCES IN BRAZIL—Artur Haroyan's play "1915" premiered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 28 and is still attracting packed audiences today. I recently telepho...
- + ULTRA-NATIONALIST GROUP TARGETS ARMENIANS IN TURKEY—A far-right Turkish group mostly active in the social media has been targeting Armenian schools, churches, foundations and individuals in Turkey as pa...
- + CONTROVERSIAL FORMER JUDGE ELECTED TURKEY'S 1ST OMBUDSMAN—A former Turkish Appeals Court judge who was a member of the supreme council that ratified a verdict finding Hrant Dink guilty of "humiliating Tu...
- + REVERSING THE DEPOPULATION OF ARMENIA: PEOPLE NEED REASONS TO STAY—By Gabriel Armas-CardonaArmenia has a people problem. While many Hayastancis may be proud of their country, they're leaving in droves, having less chi...
- + RAFFI HOVHANNISIAN IN BAKU PROCLAIMS SOVEREIGNTY AND INTEGRITY OF MOUNTAINOUS KARABAGH—Raffi K. Hovannisian, chairman of the Heritage Party and Armenia's first minister of foreign affairs, has returned from Baku, Azerbaijan, where he too...
- + CHAIRMAN OF TURKISH PARLIAMENT TO VISIT BAKU—Cemil Cicek, Chairman of Turkey's Grand National Assembly, travels to Baku today to attend a meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Ec...
- + REGIONAL FOREIGN MINISTERS TO MEET IN ERZEROUM—According to the Azerbaijani press, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu reports that he will meet with his Azerbaijani and Iranian counterparts i...
- + MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRS TO MEET ALIYEV IN BAKU—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + REALITY IS OFTEN BITTER—In light of current issues in Armenia and Diaspora once again I ponder about Monte's timeless thoughts. "I wrote that I was very eager to talk wi...
- + ANNA KARENINA SCREENING TO ASSIST SYRIAN ARMENIANS—The 2012 film Anna Karenina will have a pre-premier screening in Brussels on December 2 to assist the Syrian-Armenian community.The screening has been...
- + HAYASTAN ALL-ARMENIAN FUND RAISES TOTAL OF $21.4 MILLION—The Hayastan All-Armenia Fund reports that it has raised $21.4 million in donations and pledges in 2012.This is the combined total raised during yeste...
- + THE HANGING OUTHOUSE OF VANADZOR: RELIEF IS JUST A RIVER AWAY—Some residents of Vanadzor have taken the term "outhouse" to the extreme.Perched atop the Pampak River, the tin toilet affords passersby in ...
- + RAFFI HOVHANNISIAN TO ADDRESS BAKU CONCLAVE—Heritage Party leader Raffi Hovannisian leaves for Baku today to address the General Assembly session of the International Conference of Asian Politic...
- + FORMER ARTSAKH PM - NEXT FIVE YEARS CRUCIAL FOR KARABAKH—Former Artsakh Prime Minister Arman Melikyan said that Baku will pull out all the stops to resolve the Karabakh issue in its favor within the next fiv...
- + VIDEO: ARMENIA-DIASPORA RELATIONS DISCUSSED AT GLENDALE EVENT—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + BRITISH LIBRARY EXHIBITS RARE ARMENIAN BOOKS—A display of Armenian treasures celebrating the 500th anniversary of Armenian printing is on show at the Ritblat Treasures Gallery of the British Libr...
- + YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 25: MARCH TO PROTEST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN—The Armenian Resource Center will stage a march on November 25 in Yerevan to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women....
- + RULING BLOC MPS DERAIL OPPOSITION BILL; CELEBRATE WITH WHISKEY TOAST—MPs of the ruling Republican Party and its junior coalition partner Country of Law, walked out of the parliament today in a move designed to declare t...
- + TUMO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 2012 - JENYA SUKIASYAN—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + HIS HOLINESS ARAM I CONGRATULATES NEW POPE OF THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH—ANTELIAS, Lebanon - Archbishops Sebouh Sarkissian and Nareg Alemezian traveled to Cairo to represent His Holiness Aram I and the Catholicosate of Cili...
- + ARMENIAN MIGRANTS IN TURKEY: AN ALL FEMALE STORY—By Faz?la Mat Unofficial data state that between 10 and 20.000 Armenian immigrants work in Turkey illegally. The majority of them are women. Their chi...
- + GROUND BROKE FOR NEW ARMENIAN SCHOOL IN ISTANBUL—The Armenian community in Istanbul plans to build a new school in the city's Bak?rköy district according to Hürriyet Daily News.Fund...
- + AZERBAIJAN'S CONSUL INLOS ANGELES NEEDS TO LEARN HOW TO USE A LAPTOP—By Harut SassounianPublisher, TheCaliforniaCourierA funny thing happened to the Consul General of Azerbaijan on his way to make an audio-visual presen...
- + EVENT HONORING ARMENIAN NATIONAL HERO, MONTE MELKONIAN, TO TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER 7—Los Angeles, CA - A program celebrating the life and legacy of famed Armenian commander Monte Melkonian will be taking place on Friday, December 7, 20...
- + OSCE ENHANCES STUDENTS' ACTIVISM THROUGH DEBATES IN ARMENIA—Seven teams of students from Yerevan and Armenian regions will gather today and tomorrow in Yerevan for the final debate.The students will debate and ...
- + EUROPEAN PHONEATHON COLLECTS 1.4 MILLION EUROS—The All-Armenia Fund of France collected 1,424,776 Euros in its European Phoneathon that ended yesterday. The amount is 124,000 Euros more than last ...
- + MEXICO: ORGANIZED CRIME CHIEF STEPS DOWN—The head of Mexico's organized crime unit stepped down on Thursday, just weeks after announcing that members of his team had been charged with having ...
- + COCAINE SMUGGLING RUNS SILENT, DEEP—One of the newest trends in cocaine smuggling gives new meaning to the term "undercover."The latest version of "narco-subs" - or h...
- + DUTCH HOSPITAL TO LEAD ORGAN TRAFFICKING PROBE—A three-year international probe, based in the Netherlands, will investigate the illegal trafficking of human organs, researchers announced on Thursda...
- + SYRIAN-ARMENIAN ECONOMIST: "I WISH THAT LOCALS REGARD US AS ONE OF THEM AND NOT DIASPORA ARMENIANS"—The first time Harout Paloulyan, an economist from Syria, visited Armenia was in 2008 to watch the football match between Armenia and Turkey. The seco...
- + VARDENIS RAILWAY OVERPASS COLLAPSES DURING RENOVATION—A railway bridge located one kilometre from the Vardenis railroad station collapsed yesterday causing several injuries.Workers from the South Caucasus...
- + ARMENIAN BAR CHAIRMAN CHALLENGES AZERBAIJAN'S CONSUL GENERAL AT WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL—The guest speaker on the evening of November 13, 2012, was the Consul General of Azerbaijan to Los Angeles . The forum was the World Affairs Council (...
- + IRANIAN TOURIST BREAKS STATUTE BY SITTING ON IT—According to police, a life sized statue of the Armenian writer Hrand Matevosyan in a Yerevan park was broken last night when an Iranian tourist sat o...
- + MP GALUST SAHAKYAN: WE WORK WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF REALITY—This reporter caught up with Republican Party MP Galust Sahakyan in the National Assembly today and asked him the following questions.The main topic o...
- + UNITED STATES: BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CAN COMBAT ORGANIZED CRIME—A professor at Georgetown University who also runs a data analytics company says that "big data" can be a major player in the war on crime. ...
- + THEY MOVED TO TURKEY IN ORDER TO BUY A HOUSE IN ARMENIA—A Stroll Through Istanbul - Part 3When I asked Artash from Gyumri why he wound up in Istanbul, the young man answered, "The cheapest ticket I cou...
- + THE WORLD THROUGH MY EYES—Documentary Photography Workshop, Tumo, Summer/Autumn 2012 Edita Sahakyan, 17, Yerevan School #N114 "I have photographed small and imperceptibl...
- + 101,000 AMD IN PENSION MONEY STOLEN FROM MAILMAN—On the night of November 13,Yerevan police detained a security guard working at a factory on Baghramyan Avenue on suspicion of stealing a post office ...
- + ARMENIAN-AMERICANS SCORE MAJOR GAINS IN US ELECTIONS—By Harut SassounianPublisher, TheCaliforniaCourierAfter long months of hectic campaigning, a constant barrage of e-mails and ads, and billions of doll...
- + CHICHKHAN RIVER : HYDRO-PLANT HAS CREATED A DEAD ECO-SYSTEM—The mini hydro-plant shown in the accompanying video is located one kilometre down from the Trchkan Waterfall.The film shows how the plant is using 99...
- + RISKY ROOF? FORMER PRIME MINISTER GETS GREEN LIGHT TO BUILD ADDITIONAL FLOOR ON CASCADE BUILDING—By Nareh SahakyanWalking down the steps of Yerevan's Cascade Complex, I suddenly felt a sense of asymmetry; that something was amiss. What is "o...
- + ALJAZZERA VIDEO: ARMENIAN COMMUNITY STAYING PUT IN SYRIA—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP, TUMO, SUMMER/AUTUMN 2012—Hrach Sargsyan, 15 years-oldYerevan Senior School #46" I've mostly done a synthesis of colors, in which one color dominates. There's a minority o...
- + MAJOR PUBLIC FORUM TO ADDRESS CRUCIAL ISSUES FACING ARMENIA AND DIASPORA—On Friday, November 16, 2012, the Armenian Bar Association and the Glendale Youth Center, at the St. Mary's Church Hall in Glendale, California, will ...
- + SCR NEW APPOINTMENTS—А number of personnel changes are made at South Caucasus Railway.By the order of the CEO of CJSC "SCR" Victor Rebets, Vladimir Legkiy was ap...
- + TURKEY INTERCEPTS ANOTHER ARMENIAN PLANE BOUND FOR SYRIA—Turkey has intercepted another Syria-bound cargo plane from Armenia suspected of carrying arms, according to a report in Today's Zaman and CNN Turk an...
- + News of Society—Greek community actively engaged in Armenia’s domestic politics They maintain contact with the Parliament’s vice chair, who is their compatriot… ...
- + PHOTOS OF PEOPLE: MY RELATIVES AND STRANGERS—Ani Melkonyan - 18 years-oldArmenia State Uniersity of EconomicsI have created two series of photos. The first shows family members, my sisters, and t...
- + ALEPPO BURNS WHILE WE FIDDLE: A WAKE-UP CALL TO ALL ARMENIANS—By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier For almost two years, Armenians worldwide have followed the vicious civil war in Syria with ...
- + LITHUANIAN AMBASSADOR TO BAKU DOWNPLAYS MUSIC GROUP VISIT TO ARTSAKH—In an interview given to Azeri Pres Agency (APA), Lithuanian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Arturas Zurauskas commented on a protest filed by Baku to Lithua...
- + TURKEY'S INTANGIBLE CULTURE? FIRST "KESHKEK", NOW COFFEE—An article in today's Hurriyet Daily News says that Turkey's Ministry of Culture and Tourism will be submitting a proposal to have "Turkish coffe...
- + BAKU PROHIBITS U.S. AMBASSADOR MORNINGSTAR FROM VISITING JULFA CEMETERY—The following is a November 2 statement made by U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar regarding the preservation of cultural heritage. Sin...
- + YEREVAN'S #18 POLYCLINIC TOILET "SHOCKS" SWEDISH VISITOR"—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + COURT SHELVES SLANDER SUIT AGAINST HETQ REPORTER: PLAINTIFF MUST PAY COMPENSATION—On November 2, the Lori Regional Court decided to shelve the slander suit filed by Tereza Shahverdyan against Hetq reporter Adrineh Torosyan.In its de...
- + PRESIDENT ALIYEV: "WE WILL NEVER ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SECOND ARMENIAN STATE"—Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, during a ceremony unveiling a statute of Azerbaijani opera singer in Baku, remarked that, "I am sure that Aze...
- + TURKEY DENIES PRESENCE OF US MILITARY OFFICIALS IN DIYARBAKIR AIR BASE—The Turkish General Staff, in a strongly worded statement, has once again rejected claims that U.S. military officials have visited the Diyarbakir Air...
- + AMBASSADOR: TURKEY WILL SUPPORT BAKU IN KARABAKH NEGOTIATIONS—Turkey's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Ismail Coshgun, told reporters in Baku that Ankara would continue to support Baku in the Karabakh negotiations proc...
- + ARTSAKH GETS NEW HEAD OF APPEALS COURT—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + AMERICAN-ARMENIAN INVESTOR PLANS TO SUE ARMENIAN GOVERNMENT—American-Armenian businessman Edmond Khudyan, who claims he's been swindled out of millions in a case involving his Arin Capital & Investment Corp...
- + IS YEREVAN REALLY THE 2012 BOOK CAPITAL OF THE WORLD?—Yerevan was proclaimed the 2012 International Book by UNESCO. It was the first time that Yerevan even submitted a bid for such an honor. So why did Ye...
- + THE FORGOTTEN OF ALEPPO'S HOTEL BARON—By Flavia Amabile 'Madame Flavia, Syria is finished, Aleppo is finished'. Armen Mazloumian pauses, maybe following a flashing thought. An ominous sile...
- + JUDGE GRIGORYAN AND SPOUSE: SMALL SALARIES, BIG BANK ACCOUNTS—Judge Vladimir Grigoryan, who sits on the bench at the Erebouni and Noubarashen District Court, has flown under the radar of the press for some time.T...
- + ARMENIAN YOUTH CONFERENCE IN TBILISI—The Hayartoun Cultural Center of the Armenian Apostolic Church Diocese in Georgia conducted a youth conference in Tbilisi on October 26-27 that was at...
- + BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA: ANOTHER PUBLIC OFFICIAL ARRESTED FOR BRIBERY—Police made another arrest on Monday as part of the Republica Srpska Ministry of the Interior's "Operation Spring" campaign to combat corrup...
- + MUNICH LECTURE SERIES: THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE AND ITS EASTERN PROVINCES—The Turkish Studies Chair of the Institute of Near and Middle Eastern Studies at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), with the support of the...
- + ANALYST GIRAGOSIAN: AMAZED THAT FMS OF ARMENIA & AZERBAIJAN MET AT ALL—According to political analyst Richard Giragosian, the reason that the parliament of New South Wales passed a resolution recognizing the right of the ...
- + AZERBAIJANI DIPLOMAT: ARMENIAN GOVERNMENT DECEIVES ITS PEOPLE—According to the Azeri Press Agency, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan Elman Abdullayev said that the government of Armenia "was t...
- + PUBLIC FORUM TOMORROW ON SALE OF FOREIGN MINISTRY BUILDING—The public is invited to a forum tomorrow, October 30, at 2pm at the Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall on Abovyan Street to discuss the recent sale of the ...
- + U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE CLINTON CONGRATULATES TURKEY ON REPUBLIC DAY—"On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Turkey as you celebrate th...
- + ANALYST RICHARD GIRAGOSIAN: SARGSYAN WILL BE RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF ARMENIA—Political analyst Richard Giragosian told reporters today that Serzh Sargsyan would be re-elected president of Armenia, since there isn't a viable alt...
- + PRESS RELEASE OF MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIRS AND FM'S OF ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN—The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group and the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan issued the following press release in Paris on 27 October 20...
- + U.S. SECRETARY OF THE NAVY RAY MABUS VISITS ARMENIA—The Secretary of the Navy of the United States of America, Ray Mabus, met with Armenian Minister of Defense, the Honorable Seyran Ohanian, in Yerevan ...
- + SEEMO CONDEMNS DETENTION OF GREEK JOURNALIST AND HOPES FOR A FAIR TRIAL—Vienna 29 October 2012- On 28 October 2012, Greek journalist Kostas Vaxevanis expected the police to come and detain him several hours after having pu...
- + PRESIDENT SARGSYAN ATTENDS OPENING OF JEWELRY EXHIBITION IN YEREVAN—President Serzh Sargsyan attended the opening ceremony of the Jewelry Exhibition at the Marriott Hotel in Yerevan today.Jewelry pieces from Armenian a...
- + CANADA: POLICE UNCOVER ALLEGED ROMA SMUGGLING RING—Canadian authorities claim to have uncovered an alleged human smuggling ring which has brought hundreds of Romanian Roma to Toronto via Mexico, Canada...
- + MY VASYLI STUS—We have an Armenian poet who was anxious about the fate of Armenia, who was ready to sacrifice his life to Armenia, who used to say about those always...
- + ARMENIAN INVESTOR'S LETTER TO US AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA—The Honourable Mr. John A. Heffern, US Ambassador to Armenia Honourable Ambassador Heffern,My name is Edmond Khudyan, a US citizen and the president o...
- + LEGISLATION PASSED BY PARLIAMENT OF NEW SOUTH WALES RE: KARABAKH—20th Anniversary of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh1. That this House notes that 2012 marks the twentieth annivers...
- + ARCHEOLOGISTS PLAN NEW EXCAVATIONS AT ANI—Academics from Pamukkale University in Denizli, Turkey, are currently negotiating with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism to lead the new exc...
- + CONTROVERSIAL SERMON: DID CATHOLICOS ARAM I DEFROCK FATHER BARTEV FOR SPEAKING OUT?—On October 16, Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia officially defrocked Father Bartev Gyulumian.It seems that Cilician Catholicosate took ...
- + YEREVAN MUNICIPALITY DOING PRECIOUS LITTLE TO HALT ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION—Citing yesterday's collapse of a building under construction in Yerevan's Ring Park as yet further proof of the municipality's policy of allowing urba...
- + SHENGAVIT COURT PRESIDENT'S HEFTY BANK ACCOUNT—According to RA law, all judges, their spouses and dependent children, must file annual financial disclosure statements.Here's what Sourik Kostanyan (...
- + TURKISH BIRTH RATE HIGHER IN POORER REGIONS—Some interesting population figures about Turkey appear in today's Hurriyet Daily News. - There were a total of 1.23 million births in Turkey in 2011,...
- + CALLING ALL SANTAS: ERIC'S WISH IS THAT HIS MOM GETS WELL—By Shoushan Ohanyan42 year-old Ashkhen Mkrtchyan and her 9 year-old son Eric live in the town of Agarak.Ashkhen suffers from cirrhosis of the liver an...
- + EDUCATION MINISTER GRANTS "THEOLOGY" PROFESSIONAL RANKING—RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan has made an amendment to the law that will allow "Theology" and "Theory and History...
- + SEEMO CONCERNED AT ATTACKS ON SERBIAN JOURNALISTS' HOMES WITH MOLOTOV COCKTAILS—Vienna, 25 October 2012-Unknown attackers have launched Molotov cocktails against journalists' homes in Serbia's capital Belgrade in two incidents in ...
- + AZERBAIJANI AMBASSADOR PUSHES GAS PIPELINE IN WASHINGTON—Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan's Ambassador in Washington D.C, says he's a busy man these days lobbying the U.S. government to back the TANAP - the Trans...
- + UNITED STATES SUPPORTS PRE-SCHOOL RENOVATION IN YEREVAN—On October 25th, Gerald Oberndorfer, Humanitarian Assistance Programs Director, EUR/ACE, U.S. DOS, Governor of Kanaker-Zeytun administrative rayon, He...
- + YEREVAN BUILDING COLLAPSES INJURING AT LEAST 7 WORKERS—A building under construction in the vicinity of Yerevan's Vardan Mamikonian statute collapsed today injuring workers trapped under the rubble.Emergen...
- + BUILDING COLLAPSE UPDATE: 9 INJURED WORKERS HOSPITALIZED—Armenia's Ministry of Emergency Affairs reports that 9 injured workers have been rescued from a construction site that collapsed earlier this afternoo...
- + HAYASTAN ALL-ARMENIAN FUND TELETHON ON NOVEMBER 22—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + U.S. KINGPIN STRATEGY: TARGETING DRUG TRAFFICKERS—In an ongoing five-part series, the Baker Institute of Public Policy at Rice University weighs the pros and cons of the United States Government's Kin...
- + MINISTRY INACTION: TOXIC TAILINGS CONTINUE TO FLOW INTO AKHTALA'S DEBED RIVER—One month after Hetq reported that toxic tailings from the Akhtala Mining Enrichment Combine's Tchotchkan tailing dam were freely flowing into the Akh...
- + AZERBAIJANI PRESS REVIEW—Azerbaijani, Turkish Historians to Study "Genocide" Committed by ArmeniansTrend (Oct. 24) - "Azerbaijani and Turkish historians will i...
- + SARGSYAN ATTENDS ARTSAKH MILITARY EXERCISES; AZERBAIJAN REACTS—Reacting to yesterday's visit by RA President Serzh Sargsyan to a frontline military unit in Artsakh and his presence at military exercises conducted ...
- + DIASPORAN YOUTH SUPPORT THE ACTIVIST MOVEMENT IN TEGHUT—On the weekend of October 13th, at AYF Eastern Region Senior Seminar, themed "Project Armenia", AYF Seniors signed a letter addressed to Pre...
- + TURKISH JOURNALIST SENTENCED TO 15 MONTHS FOR NEWS HEADLINE—An Istanbul court has sentenced Özgür Gündem newspaper chief editor Reyhan Çapan to 15 months imprisonment on te...
- + ODZOUN POVERTY: VILLAGERS WANT JOBS BUT NOT WORKING THE LAND—Visit the village of Odzoun in Armenia's northern province of Lori and you'll hear the locals point to the uncultivated fields as the main source of t...
- + PARENTS UNABLE TO RETURN DAUGHTER'S BODY FROM TURKEY—The parents of a 24 year-old woman from Armenia, who was killed in an automobile accident in Turkey, was forced to bury her daughter in Trabzon when s...
- + ST. ANNA CHURCH CONSECRATED IN AGHAVNATOUN—A festive spirit permeated the village of Aghavnatoun in Armenia's Armavir Province yesterday.After three years of construction, the Saint Anna Armeni...
- + AZERBAIJANI FM: ARMENIA'S AGGRESSIVE POLICY HINDERS INTEGRATION OF CAUCASUS—During remarks made at an event organized by the German Society for Foreign Policy in Berlin, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov stated th...
- + SAMVEL KARAPETYAN: "ARMENIANS ALSO GUILTY OF CAUSING DAMAGE TO ANI"—In the following video, Samvel Karapetyan, who heads the Yerevan branch of the NGO Research on Armenian Architecture, recounts his first visit to Ani ...
- + FREE DEMOCRATS: "WE CAN'T SALVAGE ALLIANCE WITH HERITAGE PARTY"—The Free Democrats party in Armenia has issued a statement saying that its attempts to salvage its alliance with the Heritage Party have not met with ...
- + A DECREASE IN PHYSICAL ASSAULTS DOESN'T MEAN WE HAVE A FREE PRESS—Summing up his organization's 3rd quarter report regarding the state of freedom of speech in Armenia, Committee for the Defense of Freedom of Speech P...
- + APPEALS COURT REJECTS PETITION FILED BY VANADZOR HELSINKI CITIZENS' ASSEMBLY—The RA Court of Appeals today rejected the suit filed by the Vanadzor Office of the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly which sought to overturn a lower court...
- + Building a kindergarten in Moshatagh—The organization ONEArmenia is raising funds to build a kindergarten in the village of Moshatagh, which is located in the Kashatagh region of Nagorno-...
- + CORRUPT LAND GRAB FORCES MANY TO LEAVE ARMENIAN BORDER VILLAGE OF KOUTAKAN—The village of Koutakan lies 15 kilometres north-east of the town of Vardenis, not far from the Azerbaijani border.Most local residents call the villa...
- + ARCHBISHOP ARIS SHIRVANIAN ELECTED ACTING PATRIARCH OF JERUSALEM—The General Assembly of the St. James Brotherhood in Jerusalem has elected Archbishop Aris Shirvanian as Acting Patriarch following the death of Patri...
- + CONFERENCE TO EXPLORE LINGERING IMPACTS OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE ON THE DESCENDANTS OF ITS INHABITANTS—Internationally Renowned Novelist Amitav Ghosh Joins as Keynote Speaker Several years of artistic collaborations, informal conversations, and public d...
- + TURKISH PROF: GROUNDING OF ARMENIAN PLANE LEGAL BUT HOSTILE ACT—Assistant Prof. Volkan Günel, an expert on international law from Istanbul's Özye?in University, has stated that the forced groundin...
- + MINISTERS' WIVES HAVE THE BIG BANK ACCOUNTS—Armen Yeritsyan, Armenia's Minister of Emergency Situations, was never one of those state officials who stood out amongst his peers for the level of h...
- + U.S.-ARMENIA JOINT ECONOMIC TASK-FORCE TO MEET TOMORROW—U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eric Rubin and Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia Dan Rosenblum, will lead the U.S. delegat...
- + RAFFI HOVANNISIAN ON FACEBOOK'S OSKANIAN AND RALPH WALDO EMERSON—Yes, Armenia today faces a dead end, with people "voting with their feet." But that has been the case ever since Vartan Oskanian became an ...
- + MINI HYDRO-PLANTS DEBATE: "ILLEGAL OPERATORS NEVER PUNISHED"—The issue of mini hydro-plants sprouting like mushrooms across Armenia has been one of the most hotly contested issues of late in the country.Local re...
- + HUMAN RIGHTS FILM SCREENINGS IN CONGRESS HOTEL CANCELLED—The screenings of the film Parada scheduled for 17 and 18 October have been cancelled. The EU Delegation to Armenia and the Embassy of Germany to Yere...
- + KAPAN'S GROWING GARBAGE CRISIS: WHERE TO DUMP?—Garbage is a "hot" topic in the Armenian town ofKapan.Many irate residents of one Building 8 in the Shinararner District say they can no lon...
- + JOB VACANCY: "MULTIMEDIA REPORTER" FOR THE HETQ WEBSITE—The Investigative Journalists NGO has a "Multimedia Reporter" vacancy for the Hetq website. The job starts on November 1 and will initially...
- + NEW HYATT HOTEL TO OPEN IN YEREVAN NEXT SPRING—Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that it plans to build a 96 room hotel adjacent to Republic Square in Yerevan.Slated to open in the spring of 2...
- + YEREVAN, BAKU EXCHANGE MISSILE WARNINGS—In response to a statement made yesterday by a senior Armenian army official that Yerevan is capable of launching missiles against a potential enemy w...
- + YEREVAN CHRONICLE: "WE SHOULD THANK THE TURKS FOR THE GENOCIDE..."—The following is a true story...unfortunately.I had just finished a day's work translating for Hetq. Around 4:30, I decided to take a walk outside. It...
- + FUND HAS INVESTED OVER $235 MILLION IN TWENTY YEARS—At a gala fundraiser in Montreal to mark the 20th anniversary of the All Armenian Fund, Armenian Ambassador to Canada Armen Yeganyan noted that the or...
- + OSKANIAN'S LAWYER: HUNTSMAN FAMILY RESPONSE WILL RESEMBLE "LIGHTNING BOLT"—Tigran Atanesyan, lawyer for embattled Civilitas Founder and former Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanian, told reporters today that he had no ill...
- + EXPERT: HYDRO-PLANTS ON LORI'S SEDVI RIVER WILL DAMAGE ECO-DIVERSITY—For the past 30 years, Roza and Janibek Nazaryan have lived in a field that betwixt the Lori villages of Akori and Katchatchkout, not far from the San...
- + ISTANBUL ARMENIAN CHURCH SNUBS GOVERNMENT'S COMPENSATION OFFER—The Gedikpasa Armenian Protestant Church in Istanbul has snubbed a financial compensation amount offered by the Turkish Finance Ministry for a buildin...
- + ACTIVISTS DEMAND HALT TO CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HYDRO PLANTS—A number of environmental groups in Armenia have demanded that construction on all mini hydro-electric plants in the country be halted until proper en...
- + Yerevan?s 2794th Birthday—In celebrating Yerevan’s 2794 years of existence — I am assuming that beginning with the founding of Erebuni, or perhaps later since I am ...
- + MAN CHARGED IN BUFFALO MEAT SCAM UNDERGOES HEART OPERATION—Hetq has learnt that Albert Ohanjanyan, the Director of the Kapan Meat Combine, implicated in a frozen buffalo meat scam, was charged with swindling l...
- + PHOTOGRAPHER ARA OSHAGAN: "I CARRY MY MANY-SIDED IDENTITY AROUND LIKE A SUITCASE"—I was scheduled to meet with Ara Oshagan in Yerevan's Republic Square.Ara Oshagan, son of writer and literary critic Vahe Oshagan, is a photographer b...
- + PRESIDENT SARGSYAN MEETS WITH FOOTBALL TEAM—Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with the members of the national football team yesterday and wished them success in their upcoming qualifying ma...
- + CELEBRATING WORLD SIGHT DAY 2012 IN ARMENIA—The Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP), with the support of the Ministry of Health of Armenia and USAID/Armenia, and in collaboration with the National C...
- + OSCE OFFICE PROMOTES COMMUNITY POLICING IN ARMENIAN SCHOOLS—Four days of activities organized by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and the Armenian police as part of its 'Safe School' initiative concluded today in Yer...
- + NO WATER, NO PEACE: GETAHOVIT RESIDENTS CONVERGE ON ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY—Irate residents of the village of Getahovit converged on the Ministry of the Environment in Yerevan to protest the fact that they haven't had drinking...
- + ENVIRONMENT MINISTER - "I BELIEVE WE SHOULD HALT CONSTRUCTION OF THE GETAHOVIT HYDRO-PLANT"—After meeting with all sides in the Getahovit hydro-plant debate, RA Minister of the Environment Aram Harutyunyan declared that "I believe that i...
- + AZERBAIJAN'S CZECH ENCLAVE—By Pavla Holcova, Khadija Ismayilova and Jaromir HasonAt Heydar Aliyev Airport in Baku, you can always count on the business class checkin line at the...
- + ARTISTS UNITE TO RESTORE SHUSHI'S CULTURAL LEGACY—Twenty Armenian artists from around the world have converged on the historic Artsakh town of Shushi to participate in Land and Technologies project th...
- + ISTANBUL ARMENIAN CHURCH HALTS THE BLESSING OF MIXED MARRIAGES—There's an article in today's Hurriyet Daily News reporting that the Armenian Church in Istanbul has decided not to bless mixed marriages.It states th...
- + CIVILITAS CLAIMS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ARE TAILING ITS STAFF MEMBERS—Civilitas has issued the following statement, alleging that law enforcement officials are tracking the movements of its staff members outside the offi...
- + TWO CONGRESSMEN BATTLE OVER ARMENIAN-AMERICAN VOTES—By Harut SassounianPublisher, TheCaliforniaCourierThis is the second part of the debate between two Democratic Congressmen, Howard Berman and Brad She...
- + STRATEGIES OF UN (SILENCING): YEREVAN CONFERENCE TO EXPLORE COMPLEXITIES OF ARMENIAN/TURKISH DIVIDES—Conference in Yerevan-ArmeniaDate: Friday and Saturday October 26th and 27th, 2012 Venue: American University of Armenia, Alex and Marie Manoogian Hal...
- + "SOUTH CAUCASIAN RAILWAY" BEGINS TRANSPORTING COAL TO YEREVAN TPP—CJSC "South Caucasian Railway" started transporting coal from Vardenis station to Yerevan TPP. On October 6 from Vardenis station the first ...
- + NEW SCHOOL FOR SYRIAN-ARMENIAN STUDENTS IN YEREVAN—A school following the Syrian educational syllabus will open its doors on October 9 in Yerevan.Classes in Arabic will be held at the new Cilicia Schoo...
- + ARMENIA'S CAPITAL GEARS UP FOR EREBOUNI-YEREVAN CELEBRATION—Preparations are underway for the Erebouni-Yerevan festivities on October 14.In addition to the concerts scheduled at the Erebouni Museum and Republic...
- + SLOVENIAN JOURNALISTS MATEJ ?URC AND BLA? ZGAGA WIN CEI SEEMO AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING MERITS IN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM 2012—Special Investigative Journalism Diploma to Telnis Skuqi from Albania and Special Mention to CIN SarajevoThe Central European Initiative (CEI) and the...
- + JOURNALISM GROUP CONDEMNS BAN OF JOURNALIST—South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), announced on Friday its condemnation of the Mon...
- + BOSNIA: VOTERS SPOIL THEIR BALLOTS TO PROTECT AGAINST FRAUD—Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina made their regular trips to polling stations for municipal elections this Sunday but many came not for the usual reas...
- + PARTICIPATORY ART AND CULTURE EVENTS LAUNCHED IN YEREVAN—From October 8-14, the EU funded project SPACES will launch Public talks in Armenia, bringing together artists, curators, researchers, architects and ...
- + SHUSHI AVAN PLAZA HOTEL DIRECTOR REFUTES NEWS OF SICK GUESTS—The director of the Shushi Avan Plaza hotel has refuted the news published by Hetq that some guests had been taken to the local infectious disease hos...
- + HAYK OVERCOMES DEAFNESS TO BE CROWNED ARMENIA'S "BEST" DANCER—By Arev MelkonyanHayk Hobosyan is the winner of the first "Dance If You Can" competition broadcast by Shant TV in Armenia.Hayk is also deaf....
- + ARMENIAN ANALYST RESPONDS TO GEORGIAN PARTY LEADER'S 'ANTI-ARMENIAN' COMMENT—"Bidzina Ivanishvili can deny what he said a thousand times, or say that he said it in a different context and he didn't mean that at all, but, t...
- + DOCTORS NOT GUILTY FOR PATIENT'S DEATH, BUT ATTORNEYS CONTINUE TO PURSUE INVESTIGATION—In October of last year, Vanadzor resident Vachagan Markosyan, 60, was rushed to Vanadzor's No. 1 Hospital named after Areshyan for an injury to his s...
- + MISINFORMATION AT THE NEW YORK TIMES—The following article about Artsakh, titled "Off the Map in the Black Garden," and written by journalist Russ Juskalian, appeared in the Sep...
- + SARHAT PETROSYAN: BEAUTIFYING YEREVAN SHOULDN'T MEAN BUILDING MORE POOR QUALITY STATUES—The municipality says it is implementing a process of radical beautification and landscaping in Yerevan. Architect and urban developer Sarhat Petrosya...
- + VILLAGE SCHOOL CHILDREN AMAZED ADULTS WITH THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORICAL MONUMENTS—Thematic training seminars for school-aged children continue to take place at Yerevan City Hall's Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve...
- + SARAVAN HYDROELECTRIC STATION BUILT WITHOUT VILLAGE MUNICIPALITY'S PERMISSION. VILLAGERS' COMPLAINTS ARE FRUITLESS—The Nazaryan family has replaced its old windows with newer double-glazed windows so, once and for all, they can block the noise caused by the small h...
- + HARVEST AND TRADITIONAL CUISINE FESTIVAL IN VAYOTS DZOR—"Harvest and Vayots Dzor Traditional Cuisine" festival and opening ceremony of the first bed &breakfast facility in rural area of Vayots...
- + YEREVAN EXPERTS NOT OPPOSED TO TURNING MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS BUILDING INTO HOTEL—"Of course a cultural center in [Yerevan's] Republic Square would be desirable, but if we [have to] make a choice between a hotel and a state dep...
- + WORLD: INTERPOL BUST OF ILLEGAL ONLINE PHARMACIES—Interpol arrested 80 people and confiscated $10.5 million worth of illegal pharmaceuticals during an annual week-long global operation that ended earl...
- + SEEMO CONDEMNS FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION VIOLATION IN MONTENEGRO—The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), notes with concern that Monten...
- + "A CHILD IS A SPARK, WHICH WE HAVE TO BLOW ON TO MAKE A FIRE"—"A teacher is one of the first soldiers of the national army. And that soldier doesn't have the right to turn her back or skulk. She always has t...
- + STUCK IN SAMOA: THE US REFUSES TO TAKE BACK THIS ‘STATELESS' MAN—By Moises Mendoza VIENNA, Austria — Mikhail Sebastian's trip to American Samoa redefines the term nightmare vacation.Instead of a five-day h...
- + AT LEAST $63 MILLION LAUNDERED THROUGH LATVIAN BNKS IN THE MAGNITSKY CASE—Sergei Magnitsky was a lawyer for Hermitage Capital (an American managed fund investing in Russia) who tried to investigate the theft of money from th...
- + VARDENIS PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL DIRECTOR ARRESTED FOR PATIENT ABUSE—Nver Hovhannisyan, Director of the Vardenis Psychiatric Hospital, has been arrested and is facing charges of patient abuse.The arrest follows a recent...
- + FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTRY BUILDING SOLD FOR $51 MILLION—The government of Armenia has sold the building now housing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yerevan to Tango CJSC for a reported $51.272 million.Th...
- + SHELL COMPANIES FLAUNTING RULES, STUDY FINDS—International rules requiring shell companies to collect proof of customers' identities are ignored and flaunted, a study shows. A research team affil...
- + YEREVAN: CITY OF LOST MEMORIES—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + EIGHT MEMBER FAMILY SQUEEZED INTO ONE DORMITORY ROOM WHILE 2ND FLOOR IS EMPTY—For the past four years, Ashot and Marieta and their six children have been living in a cramped one room in a dormitory in Hrazdan.Marieta is expectin...
- + MONTENEGRO: OCCRP REPORTER BANNED FROM NATO MEETING—OCCRP reporter Miranda Patrucic has been uninvited at the demand of Montenegrin officials from the 81st annual Rose-Roth seminar, where she was schedu...
- + SYRIAN CONFLICT TAKING TOLL ON TURKEY'S LAST ARMENIAN VILLAGE—By Hasan KanbolatI am in Vakifli village, the last Armenian village in Turkey's Hatay province, Samandag township, near the Syrian border.Vakifli is o...
- + PROSPEROUS ARMENIA LASHES OUT AT TSARUKYAN DETRACTORS—The press secretary of Gagik Tsarukyan has lashed out at those he accuses of organizing a recent campaign of lies and slander against the leader of th...
- + ISTANBUL-ARMENIAN ARTIST: "THERE IS NO CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN TURKEY"—Aret Geçer , an Armenian artist based in Istanbul, doesn't let just anybody enter his studio.The reason for the secrecy is his series of wo...
- + FIFA DOWNGRADES ARMENIA TO 64TH PLACE—In its latest rankings, FIFA has downgraded Armenia's national football team eleven places to 64th.The main reason for the drop was Armenia's recent l...
- + IRATE RIDERS TO PRESIDENT: "DON'T BREAK OUR BACKS"—In Armenia, it's par for the course for citizens to take their complaints, large and small, directly to the president. It's as if the rest of the gove...
- + CENTRAL AMERICA: COCAINE STILL KING—Cocaine trafficking and associated violence are still the chief criminal issues affecting Central America, according to a new UNODC threat assessment....
- + TWO L.A.-AREA CONGRESSMEN IN HEATED DEBATE OVER ARMENIAN ISSUES—By Harut SassounianPublisher, The California CourierCong. Howard Berman and Cong. Brad Sherman, both serving on the powerful Foreign Affairs Committee...
- + ORGANIZED CRIME PLAGUES LOGGING INDUSTRY—Illegal logging is on the rise, as organized crime groups develop more advanced systems of stealing or forging permits, concealing criminal activities...
- + THE ARMENIAN BAR ASSOCIATION WELCOMES THE U.S. SUPREME COURT'S REQUEST FOR FURTHER BRIEFING IN THE MOVSESIAN CASE—In response to a group of Armenian-American claimants' appeal to the United States Supreme Court in the Movsesian matter, which dealt with the issue o...
- + BRAND TRAIN "ARMENIA" OF YEREVAN-BATUMI-YEREVAN ROUTE CLOSES THE SEASON—Brand Train "Armenia" of Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan Route Closes the Season on October 1st. According to preliminary data Since the start of the...
- + SERJ TANKIAN: THE PERSECUTION OF VARTAN OSKANIAN IS CLEARLY POLITICALLY MOTIVATED—Serj TankianSinger, Musician, Political ActivistMember of the Civilitas Foundation Honorary BoardLos Angeles, California, USOctober 1, 2012The persecu...
- + EGOYAN: OSKANIAN IS A BRILLIANT STATESMAN—Atom EgoyanFilmmakerMember of the Civilitas Foundation Honorary BoardToronto, Ontario, CanadaOctober 1, 2012I have known Vartan Oskanian for many year...
- + CURTAILING AN NGO -AND POLITICAL DEBATE - IN ARMENIA—By David IgnatiusThe campaign against Western-backed NGOs is spreading to Armenia, where a former foreign minister is accused of "money launderin...
- + THE BRIBERY BUSINESS—Survey says it's not just cash anymore.Elections are just weeks away in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro, which means it's bribery season in the Balk...
- + ARTSAKH SENDS FOODSTUFFS TO ARMENIANS IN SYRIA—An Artsakh program called "Help Your Brother" has sent the first shipment of foodstuffs to the Armenian community of Syria.The shipment, inc...
- + NEWLY ELECTED PROSPEROUS ARMENIA MP'S HAVE DEEP POCKETS—Newly elected Prosperous Armenia Party MP Abraham Manoukyan is a man of means and really has no need of the 300,000 AMD monthly salary he'll be gettin...
- + PRESS BLACK-OUT? VIRUS OUTBREAK IN STEPANAKERT KINDERGARTEN—This reporter was given the official run-around when he tried to verify the news that kids at Kindergarten #1 in Stepanakert had been exposed to a inf...
- + DRUG USE SPIKES IN 'TRANSIT COUNTRIES'—While illicit drug use remained stable in much of the world over the past several years, it rose disproportionately in so-called 'transit countries,' ...
- + DONKEY POWER: BROTHERS FINANCE RESTORATION OF HISTORIC BRIDGE IN NATIVE VILLAGE—By Anahit BaghdasaryanEven though Aram and Armen Stepanyan have been living in Moscow for the past twenty years, they haven't forgotten their native v...
- + JAVAKHK ARMENIAN STUDENTS TO STAGE YEREVAN PROTEST—Armenian citizens of Georgia now studying at Yerevan institutions of higher learning will stage a demonstration opposite the Georgian Embassy in the A...
- + STUDENTS GRILL LORI REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR RE: TAILINGS DAM AND ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMS—In an Armenian version of a town hall meeting, Lori Regional Administrator Artour Nalbandyan met with 32 local residents yesterday, most of whom prese...
- + SEPTEMBER 28TH PROTEST TO FREE ANC POLITICAL ACTIVISTS—A protest will be held on September 28 at noon opposite the RA Court of Appeals calling for the release of political prisoners in Armenia.On the same ...
- + LETTER TO THE EDITOR—It is disappointing that the Najarian Human Rights Lecture Series, affiliated with the Armenian Heritage Park on Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway, has t...
- + EU COMMISSIONER F?LE SIGNS FINANCING AGREEMENTS WITH ARMENIA—Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle signs today two Financing Agreements between the Europe...
- + ARMENIANS PARTICIPATE IN U.S. DEMINING TRAINING PROGRAM—On September 27, Major General Lee Tafanelli of the Kansas National Guard and Deputy Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan observed 22 Armenian military and ...
- + AZERI AND TURKISH-AMERICAN GROUPS DENIGRATE US-ARMENIAN EXECUTIVE—By Harut SassounianPublisher, The California CourierFour Azeri and Turkish-American organizations launched a coordinated anti-Armenian campaign last w...
- + RUSSIA - UGLY CAPITALISM EXPOSED IN OLIGARCHS' TRIAL—The British High Court has handed down a ruling in a protracted financial dispute between two of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs - it was the largest pr...
- + 16 YEAR-OLD ARTAK: NEVER BEEN TO SCHOOL AND JUST LEARNING TO TALK—16 year-old Artak Grigoryan hadn't spoken a word in his life until quite recently.He's never attended school in his native village of Akori, Lori Prov...
- + SINCE THE BEGINNING OF SEASON OF SUMMER PASSENGER FRIGHT YEREVAN-BATUMI-YEREVAN TRAIN HAS TRANSPORTED 49 864 PASSENGERS—Since running the brand train "Armenia" of CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" transported 49 864 passengers on Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan r...
- + COUNCIL OF EUROPE CALLS FOR ARMENIAN POLITICAL PARTIES TO BACK LOCAL DEMOCRACY—The mission of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe calls for a strong commitment of political parties to local dem...
- + ROUBEN THE SHEPHERD: DOESN'T GO TO SCHOOL BUT DREAMS OF BECOMING A LAWYER—Kristine AghalaryanGrisha Balasanyan This is the fifth year that 14 year-old Rouben Boudoyan won't be going to school.Instead, he's become a shepherd ...
- + AKHTALA MINING COMPANY CONTINUES TO DUMP WASTES INTO RIVER—After this reporter traveled to the Sarahart neighborhood in Akhtala and saw waste products from the nearby mine being dumped directly into the local ...
- + POLICE DETAIN FORMER REGIONAL GOVERNOR ON SUSPICION OF ATTEMPTED ELECTION TAMPERING—Today, Yeghegnadzor Police took former Vayots Dzor Regional Administrator Sergey Bagratyan into custody after receiving a report from a witness that h...
- + AKHALKALAK PROTEST: FREE VAHAGN CHAKHALYAN—Hundreds of Armenians took to the streets of Akhalkalak today, demanding the release of Javakhk-Armenian activist Vahagn Chakhalyan.The protestors ass...
- + FIRE CAUSES MINOR DAMAGE TO REPUBLICAN PARTY OFFICE ANNEX—Earlier this morning a fire damaged a small section of the roof atop the new Republican Party office annex under construction in downtown Yerevan.The ...
- + ARTSAKH PRESIDENT APPOINTS NEW CABINET—Here's the composition of the new government of Artsakh as appointed by President Bako Sahakyan:Prime Minister - Ara HaroutounyanDeputy Prime Minister...
- + FACT OR FANTASY: CONTEMPLATING LIFE AND THE ARMENIA BEYOND—By Raffi K. Hovannisian This 21st anniversary of the Republic of Armenia is my moment of ultimate truth. That moment can define and distinguish each ...
- + BOSNIA: CONFISCATED GOLD HINTS AT BIGGER SMUGGLING PROBLEM—Customs officials confiscated more than 100,000KM worth of illegal gold this week when they interrupted an attempt to smuggle jewelry across the Pavlo...
- + ARMENIAN FM NALBANDIAN OFF TO UNITED STATES—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian will arrive in the United States on September 24 to participate in the 67th session of the UN General Asse...
- + SUSPICIOUS FIRE RIPS THROUGH HARSNAKAR RESTAURANT—Earlier this afternoon, a blaze ripped through the Harsnakar Restaurant in Yerevan, site of the recent beating death of Armenian military physician Va...
- + SON BEATS FATHER TO DEATH WITH RIFLE BUTT—According to police, the village of Kakhakn, in Gegharkounik, was rocked by the terrible crime of patricide yesterday.Cops state that Rouben Tsankanya...
- + STATE AND CHURCH LEADERS PAY THEIR RESPECTS AT YERABLOUR MILITARY CEMETERY—To mark the 21st anniversary of Armenia's independence, high ranking state and church leaders made their way to Yerevan's Yerablour Military Cemetery ...
- + GETAHOVIT RESIDENTS DEMAND A HALT TO 2ND HYDRO PLANT—Residents of the village of Getahovit has written to the Ministry of the Environment demanding that construction of a second mini hydro-electric plant...
- + Reflections on Armenian independence unchanged—I am reposting this article about Armenian independence that I wrote exactly one year ago since I can’t emphase this message enough. I couldn...
- + CATHOLICOS ARAM I ARRIVES IN ARMENIA FOR GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION MEETING—Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia arrived in Armenia today to take part in an organizing meeting regarding events to mark the 100th anni...
- + UNITED STATES GANG USED SOCIAL MEDIA IN TEEN PROSTITUTION SCHEME—A violent gang in Virginia used social media sites to recruit high-school girls for prostitution, the FBI reports. The leader of the gang, 27-year-old...
- + COMMANDER TER-TADEVOSYAN: POSITIVE ASPECTS OF ARMY OVERSHADOWED BY THE NEGATIVE—Artsakh army commander Arkady Ter-Tadevosyan told reporters today that while the state of the Armenian military has greatly improved in the past 21 ye...
- + VISITING RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTER HOLDS TALKS WITH ARMENIAN COUNTERPART—On September 29, visiting Defense Minister of Russia Anatoly Serdyukov met with RA President Serzh Sargsyan and later held widerangi8ng talks with his...
- + THE WOMEN OF NERKIN SHORZHA: FROM MILKING COWS TO TOUCHPAD CELL PHONES—If a member of the Armenian parliament ever visited the village of Nerkin Shorzha, he or she would get an earful from the women in this rural communit...
- + "BEST" TEACHER IN ARMENIA WILL GET NEW CAR—On the eve of Teacher's Day in Armenia, the Ministry of Education and Science is running contests for best principal, best teacher and best educator.W...
- + COMPETITIVENESS FOUNDATION OF ARMENIA WILL PARTICIPATE AT TOKYO INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FORUM—On September 20-23, the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia will participate at the "JATA" International Tourism Forum in Tokyo.T...
- + THE ARMENIA AND ARTSAKH BOOTH SUFFERED DAMAGE—During the period of September 17th and the night of September 18th, the Armenia and Artsakh booth at the Top Resa 2012 International Travel Market su...
- + ANTI-AMERICAN PROTESTS TRIGGERED BY BAD MOVIE OR BAD POLICY?—By Harut SassounianPublisher, The California CourierAn amateurish US film mocking the Prophet Muhammad and denigrating Islam unleashed massive and vio...
- + UZBEKISTAN: FIRST FAMILY TIED TO TELECOM DEAL—When majority state-owned Swedish communications giant Teliasonera expanded its business to Uzbekistan in 2007, it bought the $320 million in licenses...
- + ACTIVISTS CALL FOR GREATER CIVIC PARTICIPATION—Today marks Civil Society day in Yerevan and, according to tradition, a program was held in Lovers' Park to raise awareness of the importance of civic...
- + ARMENIAN BAR ASSOCIATION LETTER TO: UNITED NATIONS, LEAGUE OF ARAB STATES; AND, TO UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL—Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General United Nations 760 United Nations Plaza, New York, New York 10017 Nabil Elaraby, Secretary General, The League of Arab ...
- + SYRIAN-ARMENIAN: "ALEPPO IS THE ONLY CITY WHERE CHURCHES AND MOSQUES COEXIST"—Vazken Mesrobian, a Syrian-Armenian now living in Armenia, told reporters in Yerevan not to give too much credence to the alleged relgious factor in t...
- + DAYS OF INNOCENCE: THE CHILDREN OF MARY IZMILYAN ORPHANAGE—Many of us wake up every morning thinking about what we are going to do for the day. We stress about work, how we are going to get through the week, a...
- + CHRISTIAN YOUTH MISSION FOR ARMENIA AND FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING ARMENIA BUILD HOPE FOR A HOMELESS FAMILY—The Christian Youth Mission to Armenia (CYMA) and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) joined forces in August to build hope for a homeless family...
- + VOLUNTEERS BAG AND SORT 600 CUBIC METERS OF TRASH—Some 2,600 volunteers in Armenia, backed by the financial support of 50 organizations, collected and sorted over 600 cubic meters of trash in an effor...
- + DIRECTOR FORCES VARDENIS PSYCHAITRIC PATIENTS TO GRAZE HIS PRIVATE LIVESTOCK—It appears that the director of the Vardenis Psychiatric Hospital is forcing patients to work as animal herders.Director Nver Hovhannisyan took a grou...
- + LET'S RETHINK ECONOMY BASED ON MINING AND LOOK TO A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE—By Serj TankianThe recent controversy over Hungary's transfer of a convicted killer and his subsequent pardon and hero's welcome in Azerbaijan have re...
- + INTERVIEW WITH RUBEN HAYRAPETYAN—Hayrapetyan (RH) on August 11, 2012 near a public swimming next to the Avan Soccer Academy and behind Harsnakar hotel-restaurant, where the tragedy of...
- + ARMENIAN COMMUNITY OF SWEDEN PROTESTED THE PARDONING OF SAFAROV—The Armenian community of Sweden held a protest rally on Friday in front of the Hungarian Embassy in Stockholm. The protesters held slogans such as &q...
- + ROZITA ALIKHANOVA: ARMENIAN ARTIST FROM TBILISI SELECTED TO STUDY IN U.S.—- Rozita, Rozita?- Yes, Elvina.- This morning a small bird brought me the news that you have a new landscape painting. Was the bird correct?At first R...
- + EC INVESTIGATES STATE-OWNED GAS GIANTS—Both Russia's and Bulgaria's state-controlled natural gas companies have come under investigation for anti-trust practices, the European Commission an...
- + EXHIBITION TO MARK 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF SMYRNA DISASTER—On September 14, 2012, at 12: 00 p.m., a temporary exhibition dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Smyrna disaster will be opened in the Armenian Geno...
- + SUSPECT LIABLE FOR MISCONDUCT IN BALIK?I CASE—Bianet reports that in the case involving the death of Turkish-Armenian soldier Sevag Bal?ikç?i, the expert report that arrived at the Diya...
- + TWENTY-FIVE ARRESTED AS BOSNIAN POLICE CRACK DOWN ON ORGANIZED CRIME—In a massive raid Wednesday morning, Bosnian police arrested 25 people they say are associated with a Bosnian drug gang on suspicion of murders, multi...
- + ANC CRITICIZES PUBLIC TV FOR PARLIAMENTARY CENSORSHIP—The Armenian National Congress has issued a statement criticizing Armenian Public TV for editing out certain segments of speeches made by MP's during ...
- + ARMENIAN VILLAGES ON SHAKY GROUND—Voghjaberd is a village without much of a future. Sitting on an area subject to frequent land slippage, and at risk from rocks tumbling down from high...
- + U.S. EMBASSY IN ARMENIA OBSERVING NORMAL WORKING HOURS—All U.S. citizens overseas, including U.S. citizens residing in Armenia, are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and good situational aware...
- + YENOKAVAN RESIDENTS TO STAGE PROTEST AGAINST 2ND HYDRO-PLANT—Residents of the rural community of Yenokavan say they will demonstrate in the village square on Saturday to voice their opposition to a mini-hydro el...
- + TRIAL OF BEATING DEATH OF VAHE AVETYAN GETS UNDERWAY IN YEREVAN COURT—The trial examining the beating death of Armenian military physician Vahe Avetyan has gotten underway in a Yerevan court.Six defendants are in the doc...
- + DAILY JOURNAL NAMES MARDIROSSIAN AS TOP 100 CALIFORNIA LAWYER—Civil rights cases are often personal injury disputes in which people's constitutional rights have been violated, Mardirossian said."Coming from ...
- + EU DELEGATION TAKES PART IN THE "LET'S DO IT! ARMENIA" ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP EVENT—This Saturday, September 15, the EU Delegation to Armenia will participate in the environmental clean-up event "Let's do it! Armenia". The e...
- + AZERBAIJAN-ARMENIA WAR COULD TRIGGER REGIONAL CONFLICT—By Timothy Heritage and Francesco GuarascioLINE OF CONTACT, Azerbaijan, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A dusty trench, interrupted every few metres by lookout po...
- + MEDIEVAL ARMENIAN ART NOT ONLY TO ADMIRE BUT ALSO TO BE USED—One of the most prominent examples of Armenian medieval masters' creative skill and imagination is the ornamental script.Armenian masters have transfo...
- + MOM TAKES THE WITNESS STAND IN SEXUAL TRAFFICKING CASE—The first trial session of H. Mouradyan, accused of sexual trafficking in Turkey, had been postponed at the Shirak Court because the alleged victim ha...
- + BILL PASSES IN PARLIAMENT DESPITE ARF'S RESERVATIONS—Minutes ago, Armenia's National Assembly got down to work105 legislators registered but some encountered technical difficulties and had to request ass...
- + DEFENSE LAWYER JUMPS SHIP IN HARTASHEN MAYOR'S MOLESTATION TRIAL—Today's trial of Hartashen former Mayor Azat Ghoukasyan, charged with sexually molesting a 14 year-old school girl, was once again postponed since his...
- + ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER NALBANDIAN: HUNGARY ATTEMPTS TO JUSTIFY THE SAFAROV EXTRADITION—What follows is the statement of Armenian Foreign Minister at a joint press conference with Jean Asselborn, the Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and F...
- + YEREVAN'S DIGITEC EXPO: OCTOBER 5-7—This year's Digitec Expo, organized by the Union of Information Technology Enterprises, will take place on October 5-7 at the Yerevan Expo Center loca...
- + EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT TO DISCUSS SAFAROV CASE—The European Parliament reports that it will refer to the case up the of Azerbaijani axe-murderer Ramil Safarov, who was extradited from Hungary on Au...
- + MEDIA GROUPS PROTEST RESTRICTED ACCESS TO GYUMRI EVENT—On September 4 during the RA President's visit to Gyumri, the representatives of the office of the head of the state restricted the local journalists ...
- + FIRST CREATIVITY LAB IN ARMENIA OPENS IN LERNAGOG SCHOOL—A classroom meeting all the requirements of a modern educational environment opened today in Lernagog, Armavir marz. The Children of Armenia Fund (COA...
- + ARF-DASHNAKTSUTYUN TO BACK REPUBLICAN PARTY OF ARMENIA INCUMBENT IN VANADZOR ELECTION—The opposition Armenian National Congress (HAK) alliance and the Heritage Party haven't put forth candidates in the Vanadzor mayoral election and are ...
- + VANADZOR MAYOR: ROADS PARTIALLY RECONSTRUCTED WHILE 3,600 FAMILIES CONTINUE LIVING IN EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGED HOMES—Participating in incumbent Vanadzor mayor Samvel Darbinyan's rally yesterday were representatives of state and community institutions — empl...
- + NOR KYUGH: LIFE GOES ON IN THE HEART OF ARMENIAN ALEPPO—Today, residents of the New Village district of Aleppo are feeling a bit more up-beat.They are hopeful that peace will return and that they can get ba...
- + NATO SECRETARY GENERAL EXPRESSES "DEEP CONCERN" OVER SAFAROV PARDON—Visiting NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, at a joint press conference with RA President Sargsyan in Yerevan, stated that, ""I'm...
- + THE FORMULA NEEDED TO GET THE WORLD TO RESPECT ARMENIA—The extradition of Ramil Safarov, who brutally killed a sleeping Gurgen Magaryan, and, in particular, his pardon by President Aliyev, has created an u...
- + 500 IN ISTANBUL PROTEST RELEASE OF TURKISH-ARMENIAN SOLDIER'S KILLER—According to Turkish press reports, some 500 people gathered in Istanbul's Taksim Square yesterday to protest the release of a Turkish soldier who is ...
- + ANNOUCEMENT BY YSU AND CEU ALUMNI ARMENIA—This is to express our deepest regret and concern regarding the announcement made by Yerevan State University through which the latter refused to take...
- + INVESTIGATION OF CRIMINAL GANG REVEALS A NUMBER OF THEFTS—The preliminary investigation of the criminal case initiated against a group of people for committing bandity and theft by wielding a gun was complete...
- + LETTER FROM ARMENIAN BAR ASSOCIATION TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA—Dear President Obama: Greetings to you on behalf of the Armenian Bar Association, the largest and most diverse group of Armenian-American judges, lawy...
- + GROUPS LEADERS WERE REPEAT OFFENDERS—A viral video showed Romanian thieves trying to rob a truck while it was moving at high speed. But the men behind the attempted theft have lived thei...
- + HUNGARIAN/AZERI SCANDAL VINDICATES ARTSAKH'S QUEST FORINDEPENDENCE—Armenians worldwide are outraged by Pres. Aliyev's pardon following the Hungarian government's release of Ramil Safarov - an axe-wielding Azeri Lieute...
- + SILVA BINGAZ: A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR WHOM HUMAN CONTACT IS EVERYTHING—When Silva Bingaz picks up a camera her facial expression immediately changes. Passion and curiosity fill her eyes as she gazes at the subject she is ...
- + ALEPPO ARMENIAN ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE $35 CARE PACKAGES TO THE NEEDY; IS IT ENOUGH?—By Vahakn KeshishianAmidst the tumult in Syria, particularly Aleppo, a number of Armenian organizations are working to meet the daily basic needs of h...
- + AZERBAIJANI NEW AGENCY FABRICATES ASALA THREAT OF RETALIATION OVER SAFAROV—A number of Azerbaijani news websites have ran a letter allegedly sent by ASALA to the Azerbaijani Embassy in Hungary, threatening to kill Azerbaijani...
- + MP RUBEN HAYRAPETYAN HAS 15 DAYS TO WITHDRAW RESIGNATION REQUEST—Minutes ago, RA National Assembly Vice-President Edward Sharmazanov interrupted parliamentary proceedings and read the resignation letter of MP Ruben ...
- + TURKEY SENDS OFFICIAL PROTEST TO FRANCE OVER 1915 TEXTBOOK FLAP—Turkey's embassy in Paris has sent a diplomatic note to the French Foreign Ministry and Education Ministry protesting the inclusion of a two-page sect...
- + BLOGGER'S SLANDER SUIT AGAINST NEWSPAPER GETS UNDERWAY—The trial in which blogger Tigran Kocharyan (aka Pigh) is suing the Chorrord Inknishkhanutyun newspaper for slander got underway at a Yerevan court.Th...
- + "HERITAGE": ACTIONS MUST FOLLOW THE SPEECHES—In regard to extradition of the life-sentenced murderer Ramil Safarov fromHungary toAzerbaijan and the regional and international developments generat...
- + CATHOLICOS ARAM I SENDS PROTEST TO HUNGARIAN PRESIDENT—Antelias, Lebanon - In a letter to Hungarian President Janos Ader, Catholicos Aram I expressed his deep concern and dismay concerning the extradition ...
- + MOTHER SAYS SHE KILLED HER BABY, CLAIMS HARTASHEN MAYOR GHUKASYAN WAS THE FATHER—"On October 7, one year will have passed when I wake up at 4 every night and can't go back to sleep. It was that very hour that I took my newly b...
- + COMMANDER TER-PETROSYAN: THE AZERIS WILL CONVENIENTLY USE AN ARMENIAN TO "REMOVE" SAFAROV—Famed Artsakh War Commander Arkady Ter-Petrosyan believes that Ramil Safarov was extradited from Hungary with the intervention of Turkey to boost the ...
- + EU CALLS ON ARMENIA, AS WELL, "TO EXERCISE RESTRAINT" IN SAFAROV CASE—The spokespersons of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission and S...
- + ARMENIANS OF INDIA PROTEST AGAINST HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT—Today members of the Armenian Community of India, voiced their protest against Hungary, in front of the Hungarian Consulate in Kolkata, following the ...
- + HISTORIC TIGRANAKERT: INCONSIDERATE PICNICKERS POLLUTE ARTSAKH SITE—Here are some unfortunate scenes taken next to the Tigranakert historic site in Artsakh.A cool stream runs through the site, making it a favourite sum...
- + A GROUP OF ARMENIAN STUDENTS AND THEIR FRIENDS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES INFER FROM HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT RECENT ACTIONS—Viktor Orbán The Prime minister of Hungary 1357 Budapest, Pf. 6.miniszterelnok@me.gov.hu Dear Mr. Orbán: We are writing thi...
- + MP MELIKYAN: A BUSINESSMAN BIG ENOUGH FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY—Democracy and Labor Party President Spartak Melikyan has been a member of the Armenian parliament since 2007, having been elected on the ruling Republ...
- + COURT THROWS OUT LIBEL SUIT AGAINST NEWS.AM—Today, a Yerevan court decided to reject the suit brought by Yuri Mnatsakanyan against the RA National Institute of Health, Vigen Shahinyan and news.a...
- + PIANO RECITAL AT DIYARBEKIR'S SAINT GIRAGOS ON SEPTEMBER 10—Istanbul-born Canadian Raffi Bedrosian will perform a piano recital at the newly restored Saint Giragos Armenian Apostolic Church in Diyarbekir on Sep...
- + HUNGARY AND AZERBAIJAN: UNORTHODOX BAIL OUTS—By Shant KrikorianThere is no doubt that the recent demise of the Hungarian justice system has come at the helm of Azeri interest in the Hungarian bon...
- + ARMENIANS OF NORWAY TO PROTEST IN FRONT OF THE EMBASSY OF HUNGARY IN OSLO—Oslo, Norway - Armenians of Norway will gather on Monday, September 3, at 2pm to hold a protest action in front of the embassy of Hungary in Norway. P...
- + CENTRAL COUNCIL OF ARMENIA IN GERMANY CALLS FOR DEMOS AT HUNGARIAN DIPLOMATIC INSTITUTIONS—On September 1, the Central Council of Armenia in Germany (CCAG) issued a press release in which the Council expressed its annoyance regarding the dec...
- + PROTEST AGAINST THE EXTRADITION OF SAFAROV—Yesterday the "Hayartun" Cultural Centre at the Diocese of Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Holy Church in Georgia and other organizations of the...
- + MINISTRY OF DIASPORA: ''THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE NATION TO UNITE AS ONE''—Dear compatriots, Leaders of the traditional Armenian political parties, pan-Armenian structures, youth and women's organizations, humanitarian, athle...
- + MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF ARMENIA: ''THE GOVERNMENT OF HUNGARY SHARES MORAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPONSORING A GRAVE CRIMINAL ACT''—On 31 August, 2012 the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice of Hungary has announced about its authorisation to transfer Ramil Sahib Safarov,...
- + Scenes of Armenia and Artsakh—All photos by Christian Garbis All photos by Christian Garbis More... [Category: Discus...
- + ARMENIAN NGOS PROTEST POSSIBLE EXTRADITION OF AZERBAIJANI OFFICER CONVICTED FOR MURDER—More than 80 NGOs in Armenia have signed a petition opposing the possible extradition of Ramil Safarov, an Azerbaijani army officer who murdered Armen...
- + ERDOGAN TO ATTEND STRATEGIC CONFERENCE IN BAKU—According to the Anadolu news agency, Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Baku on September 11-12 to attend a meeting of the Azerbaijani-Tu...
- + GAS WORKERS FROM ARMENIA FIND JOBS IN JAVAKHK—75 year-old Felix Igityan was the first to come from Armenia to explore job possibilities in the Javakhk.Igityan made his way to the Akhalkalak villag...
- + NAZIK AVDALYAN: IN SPORT, FAILURES ARE TO BE EXPECTED—In a statement to the press, Nazik Avdalyan, an Armenian Olympic hopeful who had to bow out of participating, says that she was with the team in spiri...
- + TIME FOR ACTION: SYRIAN-ARMENIANS NEED YOUR URGENT ASSISTANCE—By Harut SassounianPublisher, The California CourierThere has been too much talk about the tragic crisis in Syria by self-described analysts and exper...
- + CIVIC INITIATIVE WORRIED THAT FOREIGN COMPANIES FINANCIALLY ASSIST TO KAPAN ELECTIONS CANDIDATE—To ''Dundee Precious Metals'' Company owners,To ''Deno Gold Mining Company'' administration,То Armenian Mass MediaOn September 9th in LSGB's elections...
- + ARMENIAN FM OFF TO ATTEND NON-ALIGNED SUMMIT IN TEHRAN—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + PROSECUTOR OF SYUNIQ REGION DISMISSED FROM POST—According to the order of August 28 of General Prosecutor of the Republic of Armenia the prosecutor of the region Syuniq Araik Tarverdyan was dismisse...
- + DEPUTY MINISTERS OF DIASPORA AND NATURE PROTECTION APPOINTED—Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan signed a decree to relieve Armen Hayrapetyan of the post of RA Deputy Minister of Diaspora and to appoint Vahe Jilavyan...
- + AUGUST 30 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE DISAPPEARED—Geneva (ICRC) - The families of countless people all over the world who went missing in connection with armed conflict and other emergencies are endur...
- + EUROPEAN COMMISSION ALLOCATES NEW FUNDING FOR JUDICIAL REFORM AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION IN ARMENIA—Brussels - The European Commission adopted the Annual Action Programme 2012 for Armenia in the framework of the Eastern Partnership, accelerating just...
- + 5 DAY MARCH AGAINST GENDER-RELATED VIOLENCE—15 activists will set out from Gyumri on September 5 on a five day march to raise awareness about gender related violence in Armenia.The march, which ...
- + ACHIEVING PEACE IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH—By Diogo Pinto "The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is normally referred to as a "frozen" conflict, and that ...
- + TURKISH DIPLOMATS CRITICIZE FRENCH MOVE TO TEACH 1915 GENOCIDE—The move by France to include a chapter on the 1915 Armenian Genocide in high school history textbooks has elicited a severe response by Turkey's Euro...
- + FOG AND THEFT MAKE NIGHT DRIVING THROUGH SHUSHI HAZARDOUS—When the evening fog falls on the highway connecting Goris and Stepanakert, visibility diminishes drastically and drivers rely on the road reflectors ...
- + NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS TO LECTURE IN YEREVAN—Renowned British scholar and 2001 Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine Tim Hunt and 2008 Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry Martin Chalfie will...
- + HAK'S VANADZOR HEAD: "THERE'S NO ONE IN THE MAYORAL RACE WE CAN SUPPORT"—The Armenian National Congress (HAK) is not fielding any candidate for the upcoming mayoral election in Vanadzor, nor will it be supporting any of tho...
- + THE BIG LIE: TRADITIONAL ARMENIAN ORGANIZATIONS OF ALEPPO HAVE "FLOWN THE COOP"—By Saghatel Basil"I am amazed that nothing no longer amazes me..." Artour MeschyanEvery year at around this time, Armenian from Aleppo make ...
- + AUSTRIA'S NEW AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA IN YEREVAN—Alois Kraut, the newly appointed Ambassador of Austria to Armenia (seat in Vienna) presented copies of his credentials to Armenian Foreign Minister Ed...
- + VANADZOR MAYORAL CANDIDATE CALLS FOR NEW ELECTION BOARD PREZ—The campaign headquarters of Taron Apresyan, a candidate in the upcoming Vanadzor mayoral race, has requested that the Central Electoral Commission re...
- + PARTIES FAIL TO RECONCILE IN MIRZOYAN V. CHORRORD INKNISHANUTYUN—At today's slander trial in which Paravon Mirzoyan is suing the Chorrord Inknishanutyun newspaper, Simon Babayan, attorney for the plaintiff said the ...
- + THE ANSWER OF THE DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER SHAVARSH KOCHARYAN TO THE QUESTION OF THE PANORAMA.AM AGENCY—Mr. Kocharyan, The Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Davutoglu declared that Turkey wants the negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan on t...
- + COOPERATION COUNCIL OF TURKIC STATES MEETS IN BISHKEK—The Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States (CCTS) met in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek on Thursday to discuss efforts to expand economic cooper...
- + MARY TERZIAN WINS 2012 GLOBAL E-BOOK AWARD—Mary Terzian, a long standing member of the Writers' Club of Whittier, has been awarded Dan Poynter's 2012 Global E-Book Award for Multicultural Non-F...
- + NIKOLAI NIKULIN: WITH NO PASSPORT, THIS FATHER OF 5 HASN'T WORKED IN 22 YEARS—Nikolai Nikulin, a Russian living in the Lori Marz village of Tzater, has a serious "identity" problem.The man has no identity documents of ...
- + CELEBRATIONS TO BE HELD IN ARMENIA AND DIASPORA COMMUNITIES ON SEPTEMBER 21—Sitting of the state committee on preparation and organization of celebrations for the 21st Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia was...
- + DIRECTOR ARTUR SAYAN: "SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE THAT CAT ON THE HOT TIN ROOF"—Perhaps the time has come to accept those offers that will open the door to wide possibilities in front of me, especially to live and create overseas....
- + MINAS AVETISYAN MURAL IN DANGER DUE TO GYUMRI MUNICIPALITY NEGLIGENCE—The Asparez Journalists Club issued a statement today that it had obtained a copy of a letter sent by Arman Avetisyan, President of the Minas Avetisya...
- + US DEFENCE SALE BAN WON'T STOP AZERIS ARMING—Substantial arms purchases mostly made in other ex-Soviet states.By Shahla Sultanova - CaucasusThe United States' decision not to sell arms to Azerbai...
- + RAPE CASES HARD TO BRING IN GEORGIA—Victims often don't even file cases, or drop them later because legal process is so traumatic.By Nino Gvedashvili - CaucasusAs the Georgian parliament...
- + ISRAELI MINISTER ARRIVES IN YEREVAN—Yuli Edelstein, the Israeli Minister of Information & Diaspora, arrives in Yerevan today for a three day working visit.A number of treaties for mu...
- + ABKHAZ LEADER RULES OUT NEW ROAD TO RUSSIA—President talks of protecting nature, but road project is all about politics and economics.By Anaid Gogoryan-CaucasusAbkhazian president Alexander Ank...
- + OSCE CONDUCTS MONITORING OF ARTSAKH CONTACT LINE—Today, the OSCE Mission conducted a scheduled monitoring of the Artsakh and Azerbaijani armed forces' contact line in the Askeran direction. From the ...
- + VACATIONERS URGED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SEVAN'S PUBLIC BEACHES—Many vacationers off to Sevan for a bracingly cold dip in the mountain lake should know that most of the beaches along the shore have been either full...
- + HALEB DIARY: SPEAKING THE LANGUAGE OF KIDNAPPINGS, BOMBINGS AND PROPAGANDA—By Vahakn KeshishianWhile it is still difficult to open lines of communication with Haleb, the news that is filtering out merely deals with sporadic i...
- + KARDASHYAN IS NEW ARMAVIR 2ND IN COMMAND—... More... [Category: Politics]
- + JAHANGIRYAN FAMILY MINI-HYDRO PLANT DECIMATES TEZH RIVER—Summertime visitors to Meghradzor, a hamlet in Kotayk Marz, will be hard-pressed to take a cool dip in the local Tezh River.A mini hydro-plant operati...
- + VANADZOR MAYORAL RACE - FINANCIALS OF THE 5 CANDIDATES—The five candidates running for mayor of the northern Armenian town of Vanadzor have all filed their financial disclosure statements. Let's take a loo...
- + JANFIDA MAYORAL RACE - NEW TRACTORS AS VOTER ENTICEMENT?—In the run-up to the September 9 race for mayor in the village of Janfida, in Armavir Marz, the proverbial "new tractors" have arrived to en...
- + IRAN LOOKS TO ARMENIA TO SKIRT BANK SANCTIONS—By Louis CharbonneauUNITED NATIONS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - With international sanctions squeezing Iran, the Islamic Republic is seeking to expand its bank...
- + DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF US $ 100,000 TO THE UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND (UNICEF) REPRESENTATION IN ARMENIA—In an effort to help the Armenian Government to improve the situation of Armenian children all over the country, the Brazilian Government decided to m...
- + SINCE THE BEGINNING OF SEASON OF SUMMER PASSENGER FRIGHT YEREVAN-BATUMI-YEREVAN TRAIN HAS TRANSPORTED 30 575 PASSENGERS—Since running the brand train "Armenia" of CJSC "South Caucasus Railway" transported 30,575 passengers on Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan r...
- + CHARLES AZNAVOUR VISITS TBILISI ON WAY TO AKHALTSKHA CONCERT—Charles Aznavour, who had arrived in Georgia at the invitation of President Saakashvili, paid a visit to the Saint Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Tbilisi ye...
- + THE HYE RIDERS OF GYUMRI - "LIVE TO RIDE AND RIDE TO LIVE"—What separates a real biker from your average motorcycle rider?Well, you can ask the guys over at the Gyumri motorcycle club the "Hye Riders"...
- + SYRIAN-ARMENIANS ACCUSE REPORTERS IN ARMENIA FOR MAKING UNFOUNDED STATEMENTS—A group of Syrian-Armenians who have recently arrived in Armenia have taken the local press to task for making unwanted and unfounded remarks about th...
- + 116 ARMENIAN PEACEKEEPERS DEPART FOR TRAINING IN GERMANY—On August 15, the U.S. Embassy joined Armenian members of the Armenian Peace Keeping Brigade at Zvartnots Airport to send off 116 Armenian peacekeeper...
- + LITHUANIAN AMBASSADOR COMPLETING HIS DIPLOMATIC MISSION IN ARMENIA—Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Lithuania Giedrius Apuokas, who is completing his diplomat...
- + BULGARIA TOP IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN EUROPE—Bulgaria is one of the top European Union countries in terms of human trafficking, according to Bulgaria's National Committee for the Fight against Hu...
- + HETQ NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED SHORT-TERM TRANSLATOR—I am looking for a translator (Armenian-English) who can fill my shoes while I'm away from my desk at Hetq for 10-15 days during the month of Septembe...
- + SEEMO URGES BULGARIAN POLICE TO INVESTIGATE THREATS TARGETING JOURNALIST—The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), calls on the Bulgarian authori...
- + ASHOT ARSENYAN: THIS MP IS MORE BUSINESSMAN THAN LEGISLATOR—Ruling Republican Party MP Ashot Arsenyan, recently re-elected from Election District 39 in Vaots Dzor, is better known for his financial resources ra...
- + VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: PLASTIC BOTTLE BOAT TO SAIL LAKE SEVAN—Environmental activists in Armenia are making a boat, to be christened TheTeghout, entirely out of plastic bottles that they will eventually launch on...
- + LEADING MUSLIM CLERIC ISSUED FATWA, CONDEMNING TURKS FOR KILLING ARMENIANS—By Harut Sassounian I recently came across an extremely significant Islamic document that severely criticizes Turks for using religion as a cover to k...
- + HALEB DIARY: ABDO, YOUSEF AND THE ARMENIANS—By Vahakn KeshishianAbdo lives in the Skkari district. The name of this street has been in the news of late. It's a street that no one outside the are...
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