- + 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...
- + 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...
- + 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...
- + Putin Appoints Official Representative of Joint Russian-Armenian Military Force—MOSCOW, Russia (A.W.)—On June 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an order appointing Russian Deputy Defense Minister Nikolai Pankov as the Ru...
- + The Lobbying and PR Firms Employed by Azerbaijan—After identifying the lobbying and public relations (PR) firms hired by the government of Turkey, we now report on four similar firms hired by Azerbai...
- + 2017 Staff Week at Camp Haiastan—By Victoria Ezgilioglu and Tsoline Karakelian Although some may think working at Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Camp Haiastan is just another job or...
- + 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...
- + 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....
- + 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 ...
- + $220,000 Raised for Mine-Free Artsakh at Massachusetts Event—WINCHESTER, Mass. (A.M.S.)—A dinner party on June 10, at the home of Raffi and Nina Festekjian, raised $220,000 for HALO Trust’s Safe Steps for the Pe...
- + 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 Ar...
- + 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...
- + 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...
- + 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 tim...
- + Tachjian’s ‘Daily Life in the Abyss: Genocide Diaries, 1915-1918’ Published by Berghahn Books—NEW YORK—Vahé Tachjian’s book, Daily Life in the Abyss: Genocide Diaries, 1915-1918, was recently published by Berghahn Books. Tachjian is the proje...
- + 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...
- + 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...
- + The Evolution of Yannis: From Turkish Nationalist to Jailed Greek Activist— Special for the Armenian Weekly Yannis Vasilis Yaylalı, an ethnic Greek peace activist born in Samsun, was recently arrested by Turkish police in t...
- + Armenian Olympian Simon Martiroyan Crowned World Junior Weightlifting Champion—TOKYO, Japan (A.W.)—Armenian Olympic silver medalist Simon Martirosyan was crowned the World Junior Weightlifting Champion (+105 kg Men) after winning...
- + Charles Aznavour to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Famed French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour has been selected to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Aznavour will join...
- + 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...
- + 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 infiltrate...
- + 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...
- + Armenian Police Provide Updates on Armenian National Captured by Azerbaijan—YEREVAN, (A.W.)— On June 22, Armenian Police released a statement regarding Zaven Karapetyan, who was captured by Azerbaijani forces. The police provi...
- + U.S. State Department, EU Express Concern Regarding Recent Escalation of Violence in Artsakh—State Department: People of the Region Deserve ‘Lasting Peace;’ EU: Recent Violations a stark Reminder That the ‘Status Quo is Unsustainable’ WASHIN...
- + Yerevan City Council Announces Competition for Monument Dedicated to Aram Manoukian—YEREVAN—Yerevan City Council recently announced a competition for the creation of a public monument dedicated of the Founding Father of Armenia’s Inde...
- + Bohjalian to Deliver 21st Annual Vardanants Day Armenian Lecture at the Library of Congress—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Acclaimed Armenian-American novelist Chris Bohjalian will be delivering the 21 st annual Vardanants Day Armenian Lecture at noon on...
- + Adam Schiff and Nine Congressional Colleagues Urge State Senate to Pass Turkey Divestment Bill—WASHINGTON—Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and nine of his Congressional colleagues from California sent a letter this week to California State Senate Pre...
- + Rep. Rohrabacher Says Turkish Government is a Threat to Freedom Loving People Everywhere—HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – The Armenian National Committee of America-Orange County chapter (ANCA-OC) recently commended Congressman Dana Rohrabacher ...
- + 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...
- + 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...
- + 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...
- + The 27th Homenetmen Eastern U.S. Navasartian Games: See You All in Providence on July 1!—The 27th Homenetmen Eastern U.S. Navasartian Games – Providence, R.I. July 1-4 The anticipation is real. The Homenetmen Providence chapter is r...
- + In Their Own Words: From Firsthand Stories of the Armenian Genocide to the Bablanian Family Reunion—By Herant Bablanian Special for the Armenian Weekly My parents Khanem (Poladian) and Hovhanes Bablanian were survivors of the Armenian Genocide. ...
- + International Association of Genocide Scholars Slams Australia’s Special Broadcasting Service—Criticizes SBS for Mischaracterizing the Armenian Genocide CANBERRA, Australia—The International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS) has written ...
- + 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...
- + 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 ...
- + 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...
- + Official Video of Chris Cornell’s ‘The Promise’ Released on World Refugee Day—LOS ANGELES, Calif.— The official music video for multi-Grammy Award-winning, Golden Globe nominee Chris Cornell’s song “The Promise” was released on ...
- + ATP Expands Green Landscapes with 87,724 More Trees and a New Park—YEREVAN—This spring, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) planted another 87,724 trees at 113 sites across the country and established a new public park in Asht...
- + Armenian-American Artist Norik Astvatsaturov to Receive National Endowment for Arts Fellowship—WASHINGTON (A.W.)—American-Armenian repoussé metal artist Norik Astvatsaturov will be one of nine 2017 National Heritage Fellowship recipients, who wi...
- + Turkey Spends $2.6 Million to Hire Two New Lobbying and PR Firms—Last week, I wrote about a dozen public relations and lobbying firms the Turkish government had already hired. In recent weeks, the Republic of Turkey...
- + Former Artsakh Defense Minister’s Criminal Charges Reduced—YEREVAN (A.W.)— Armenian law enforcement authorities have reduced the criminal charges against former Artsakh Defense Minister and Army Commander Samv...
- + European Parliament Committee Calls for Suspension of Turkey’s EU Accession Negotiations—Foreign Affairs Committee Urges EU Commission and the EU National Governments to Formally Suspend the Accession Negotiations with Turkey Without Delay...
- + Minasyan: Significant Improvements Coming to Armenia’s Environmental Protection Sector—YEREVAN (A.W.)— Armenia’s Minister of Nature Protection Artsvik Minasyan said that the new government program introduced on June 19 will mean signific...
- + EU to Provide €3 Million to Support Syrian Refugees in Armenia—Turkey to Receive €126.5 Million Assistance Package BRUSSELS, Belgium (A.W.)—On June 20, the European Union (EU) Regional Trust Fund in Response to t...
- + Memorial Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Jerair Gharibian’s Passing Held in Watertown— Jerair Gharibian WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—On May 28, the 99th anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia, a special memorial was held at the St. St...
- + Over $17,000 Raised for ARS Javakhk Fund in Student Coin Bank Drive—GLENDALE, Calif.—Through the efforts of Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Armenian one-day and day schools and students throughout the Western United Stat...
- + 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...
- + 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...
- + 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 ...
- + Construction of TUMO Gyumri Begins—GYUMRI, Armenia—The construction for the future TUMO Gyumri center, located at the city’s historic first theater, was launched earlier this month in a...
- + OSCE Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Recent Ceasefire Violations After Meeting with Aliyev—BAKU, Azerbaijan (A.W.)—The Co-Chairs of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group expressed deep concern over the re...
- + Manoyan: Armenia’s EEU Membership Does Not Hamper its Relations with EU—YEREVAN (A.W.)—According to Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau member and director of its Central Hai Tad office Giro Manoyan, countries...
- + Four Armenians Elected to French Parliament—PARIS, France (A.W.)—Four ethnic Armenians—Danielle Cazarian, Nadia Essayan, Guillaume Kasbarian, and Jacques Marilossian—were elected to France’s Nat...
- + Wounded Soldier Transported to Yerevan Remains in Life Threatening Condition—YEREVAN (A.W.)— On June 19, wounded serviceman Yuri Zakaryan (b. 1997) was transported from Stepanakert to the Ministry of Defense Central Clinical Mi...
- + 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...
- + 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 Armenia...
- + 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 kil...
- + 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 kil...
- + 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...
- + California Assembly Member Friedman Welcomes Armenian Genocide Museum Funding—SACRAMENTO, Calif.—California State Assembly member Laura Friedman announced that the 2017-2018 California State Budget, which was passed by both the ...
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