- + Syria’s Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide—(AW/Asbarez)—Syria’s parliament has recognized the Armenian Genocide. On Thursday, lawmakers voted to adopt the resolution, formalizing the government...
- + Turkey’s Currency Crisis— You might think this piece has an exaggerated title. But, take a look at the accompanying graph. What would you call an 11-year-long decline in the v...
- + Armenian Youth Foundation Provides Technology Grant to St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School—Photo provided by St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School WATERTOWN, Mass.—As a result of the generosity and support of the Armenian Youth ...
- + Two Fortresses and Mother Armenia— Reprinted with permission. “Let’s go for a walk,” I said to Murad one balmy, sunny day, and together we strolled down Rishkov Street, past Y...
- + ARF of Armenia Issues Statement on Upcoming Constitutional Referendum— The Armenian Revolutionary Federation Supreme Council of Armenia has issued a statement on the Constitutional Court referendum scheduled to take plac...
- + Dearborn’s St. Sarkis Church Goes High Tech—A picture of the newly installed screens on either side of the altar at Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, Dearborn, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich.—St...
- + US Representatives Rally for Artsakh Aid at Capitol Hill Commemoration of 30th Anniversary of Baku Pogroms—Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA), Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), ANCA Gov...
- + The Imperative of a United and Strong Opposition—ARF “Sardarabad” Gomidehoutiun member Mourad Manoukian (Photo: Knar Bedian) In the parliamentary elections following the May 2018 events, receivin...
- + Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian Voted MCSA President—Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian being sworn in as President of the MCSA, February 11, 2020 WASHINGTON – Members of the Major County Sheriffs of...
- + Local Sunday Schools Present “Lightlab” Workshop— The Sunday School superintendents of Boston’s five Armenian churches—Armenian Memorial Church (Watertown), St. James Armenian Apostolic Church (Water...
- + Sts. Vartanantz Church Sunday School Celebrates God’s Love—Click to view slideshow. By Nora Simonian Sunday School Teacher PROVIDENCE, RI—God’s love was the theme of a special Sunday School Valentine...
- + Real-World Business Experience and the AYF Internship— By Haig Megerdichian AYF Greater Boston “Nejdeh” Chapter The summer of 2019 was my first time visiting Armenia, and I couldn’t hav...
- + Harry Setian: “You Do What You Can”—A photo of a billboard featuring Harry Setian of St. Gregory’s Armenian Church, located at the intersection of Main Street and Stony Hill Road in the ...
- + Inspiring Memories on 120/85— We love milestones. They remind us of our accomplishments and soften the feelings of past failures. To survive through history usually means your acc...
- + Armenia to Hold Fifth Constitutional Referendum in the Spring— YEREVAN—Armenians will be heading back to the polls on April 5 to vote on a proposed amendment to Article 213 of the Armenian Constitution. If su...
- + The Weekly’s Kristina Ayanian Crowned Miss Boston 2020—Weekly contributor, Miss Boston 2020 Kristina Ayanian (Photo: Hovig Papazian) WATERTOWN, Mass.—There’s a new queen in town. Weekly contributor and...
- + Annual V-Ball Draws Hundreds in Support of AYF Providence Chapter—Providence Varantian AYF members at 2020 V-Ball PROVIDENCE, RI—On Saturday January 25, 2020, more than 200 community members celebrated the Provid...
- + Adventures in Advocacy Await ANCA Washington DC Summer Interns—The 2019 ANCA Leo Sarkisian interns and Maral Melkonian Avetisyan fellow on the first day of their summer program, pictured in front of the ANCA Arami...
- + ANCA Shares Advocacy Priorities with Philadelphia’s Armenian and Hellenic Communities—A portion of the attendees at St. Gregory’s Seroonian Center for a Friday evening ANCA presentation hosted by the Philadelphia ARF Gomideh. WASHING...
- + NAASR Announces Winners of Sona Aronian Armenian Studies Book Prizes—BELMONT, Mass.—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Dr. Sona Aronian Book...
- + In Loving Memory of Astrid Sarafian—Sarafian, Astrid (Demirjian) of Newton, February 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Professor Vahe Sarafian. Devoted mother of Salpi, Aram and his wife...
- + The World Dislikes Trump and his Policies, According to Pew Research Center—President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, and walks back to the Oval Office upon his return from his trip to Charlotte, N....
- + Armenia Tree Project, Agrarian University Initiate Training Programs to Develop Much-Needed Specialists—In a new partnership with Armenia’s National Agrarian University, students will conduct internships and field research at ATP’s nurseries ...
- + Who Should We Execute in 2040?— The following was originally published in the Armenian language in Aravot on January 29, 2020. It was translated by Weekly staff. Some individua...
- + Primary Time! Part Two— Last week, the discussion focused on California and Los Angeles county. If you missed it and want to read about the major changes in the voting syste...
- + ANCA Rising Leaders: Embracing Change—ANCA Leo Sarkisian interns Roubina Bozoian and Nairi Diratsouian join ANCA Government Affairs Director Tereza Yerimyan in thanking Congressman Josh Go...
- + Dr. Taner Akçam to Present New Research on Genocidal Decision-Making—Dr. Taner Akçam, Clark University’s Chair of Armenian Genocide Studies, delivering his formal remarks at the 13th annual ANCA-ER banquet, Nov. 9...
- + Dr. Taner Akçam to Present New Research on Genocidal Decision-Making at NAASR—Dr. Taner Akçam, Clark University’s Chair of Armenian Genocide Studies, delivering his formal remarks at the 13th annual ANCA-ER banquet, Nov. 9...
- + The Dilemma of State Defense and Self-Destruction— On January 30, Vahram Avagyan, who enlisted in the armed forces of Artsakh six months ago, sustained gunshot wounds which cost his life. The fact its...
- + Genealogy and the Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island—Hagop and Marie Ghajanian translating Western Armenian script for George Chakoian For anyone seeking help in researching their family history, the...
- + Couples’ Night Out: An Invitation from the Sabounjians—Rev. Father Krikor Sabounjian & Yn. LuAnn Sabounjian By Rev. Father Krikor Sabounjian & Yn. LuAnn Sabounjian Marriage is a blessing when ...
- + Book Review: La Fanfare du Négus— La Fanfare du Négus By Boris Adjemian EHESS, 2013 350 pp. $28.17 paperback This book, in French, is an interesting analysis—in the field of...
- + USAID Betrays America’s Foreign Interests—The HALO Trust signs, placed throughout Artsakh, share the lifesaving work of US-funded de-mining efforts and ensure local residents that the area is ...
- + A Safe, Secure and Updated Camp Haiastan: The Legacy of Dave Hamparian—David Hamparian, July 9, 2017 (Photo: Garo Lachinian) Armenian Weekly: For the past seven years, you have served as Executive Director of AYF Ca...
- + Hayastan All Armenian Fund, Health for Armenia Unite for Fundraising Initiative—Co-founder of Health for Armenia Foundation Mkrtich Kirakosyan and HHAF Executive Director Haykak Arshamyan sign the Memorandum of Understanding Y...
- + This Year, Our Vision Can Be 2020— The diaspora runs on sustainable power. Where there was little prior to the early 20th century, there are now thriving communities full of philanthro...
- + Long Lost Cousins— It was a very busy day in May of 2016, as I was trying to come to terms with what had happened a few months ago. I was so tired, but for some reason ...
- + Dread and Heartbreak: Experiencing Chris Bohjalian’s MIDWIVES Play—Pictured with the after the show glow (l. to r.): Ara and Pauline Getzoyan, Chris Bohjalian, Joyce and George Aghjayan, Grace Experience (Photo: Pauli...
- + Lydian Restructuring Amid Ongoing Amulsar Site Blockade—(Photo: Lydian Armenia/Facebook) YEREVAN—The Anglo-Canadian mining consortium Lydian International has confirmed that its stock ticker was deliste...
- + The Engel Angle—Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY) speaking with ANCA Government Affairs Director Tereza Yerimyan following testimony before the House Rules Committee on H.R...
- + Trump’s Israeli-Palestinian ‘Peace Plan’ is Recipe for a Prolonged War—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House, January 27, 2020 (Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO/Twitter @I...
- + Peter Balakian, Aram Arkun to Present ‘The Ruins of Ani’— BELMONT, Mass.—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will host a presentation by Dr. Peter Balakian and Aram Arkun ent...
- + “Time Out With Manouk Akopyan” Debuts Across Major Platforms— LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A new radio show dedicated to shining a light on Armenian issues, as well as individuals and organizations that are making...
- + Midwives on Stage: An Interview with Chris Bohjalian— The Armenian Weekly staff conducted the following interview with novelist and playwright Chris Bohjalian, whose play “Midwives” opened at George Str...
- + ‘Midwives on Stage’: An Interview with Chris Bohjalian— The Armenian Weekly staff conducted the following interview with novelist and playwright Chris Bohjalian, whose play “Midwives” opened at George Str...
- + Primary Time! Part One— On March 3 rd ( “Super Tuesday”), 16 primary elections will take place in the U.S. – Alabama, American Samoa, Arkansas, California, Colorad...
- + Anahid Literary Award Celebration to Honor Poet Susan Barba— NEW YORK, NY—Poet Susan Barba, the recent winner of the Anahid Literary Award, will be honored at the Anahid Literary Awards celebration on Thur...
- + Not in Our Backyard— PROVIDENCE, RI—In the once affluent part of Cranston, RI which borders on the south side of Providence is the historic Oakland Cemetery. Years a...
- + The Istanbul Convention: A Peril or Prospect for Armenia?—Protesters against domestic violence during Mariam gevorgyan trial. (Photo: Society Without Violence in Armenia) Armenian society has been at logg...
- + Rep. Pallone Marks 30th Anniversary of Anti-Armenian Attacks in Baku—Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) condemned the January, 1990, anti-Armenian attacks in Baku and called on colleagues to joi...
- + Getting to Know Knarik Meneshian— The Armenian Weekly staff conducted the following interview with Knarik Meneshian, a longtime contributor to the Weekly and the author of the recent...
- + Suffolk Grad, Watertown Native Michael Hagopian Goes Pro in Armenia— Michael Hagopian was born to play basketball. “My dad put a ball in my hands when I was really young,” he fondly recalled during an interview wit...
- + Book Review: Waiting for Sophia at Shutters on the Beach— Waiting for Sophia at Shutters on the Beach By Aris Janigian Regent Press Printers & Publishers, 2019 200 pp. $15.95 paperback...
- + Hamazkayin Announces Winner of 2019 Tölölyan Prize in Contemporary Literature—Allan Arpajian and Susan Arpajian Jolley The Eastern Regional Executive of Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society announced the winn...
- + Tourism: An Economic Tide That Can Lift All “Boats”—Boat on Lake Sevan. Photo: Astghik Babayan/Wikimedia Commons, August 2013 Bluntly stated, the geostrategic position of Armenia may properly be des...
- + Echoes of Deir ez-Zor at Auschwitz—(Photo: Raffi Elliott) I’ve actually been to Hell – well, this Hell wasn’t located in the fiery depths of the afterlife, but in the countrys...
- + Tourist Destination or the Homeland?—Mayor, principal and school staff of the secondary school in Paruyr Sevak (Photo: Stepan Piligian) Many of us in America grew up with at least one...
- + AYF Camp Haiastan Welcomes Returning Directors— FRANKLIN, Mass.—The Board of Directors of AYF Camp Haiastan has announced that Seran Tcholakian and Ani Changelian will return as directors of the 20...
- + Armenia Announces New Jet Deliveries, Emblem on Armed Forces Day— YEREVAN—Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan announced on Tuesday that the Air Force was expecting a second delivery of the state-of-the-art Russi...
- + All-ASA Finances Transportation for Medovka Village Students—All-ASA finances purchase of micro-van to support students walking five kilometers one way to school in Medovka from neighboring village After fou...
- + Local Talents Shine at St. Stephen’s Armenian Saturday School Luncheon— WATERTOWN, Mass.—Over 150 community members gathered in the St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church hall on Sunday, January 26th for the St. Stephen...
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