- + Detroit celebrates 135 years of the ARF’s unbroken spirit— On March 1, Detroit’s Armenian community came together to celebrate 135 years of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s (ARF) resolute vision. The m...
- + Easter, what a difference it made!— Easter is the greatest celebration of all church festivals. It commemorates the most important story of the Christian Gospel: the Resurrection of Jes...
- + Golden Thread Productions and Hakawati NGO present world premiere of “AZAD (the rabbit and the wolf)”— Golden Thread Productions , the first American theater company devoted to the Middle East, and Hakawati NGO , a nonprofit dedicated to bridging d...
- + Honoring the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide across Illinois— For years, the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Illinois has organized meetings, flag-raising ceremonies and proclamations in various cities to c...
- + Interview with an AYF-YOARF Eastern Region Junior Member: U. Carine Markarian— The AYF Central Junior Council (CJC) sat down with U. Carine Markarian to discuss her journey in the AYF Juniors and how the organization has shaped ...
- + “Our struggle is before us”— The following speech was delivered on April 12 at the annual Armenian Flag Raising Ceremony at the Fort Lee Borough Hall, organized by the AYF-YOARF...
- + Artak Beglaryan to keynote Connecticut Genocide Commemoration— The Connecticut Genocide Commemoration Committee will observe the 110 th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Saturday April 26, 2025 , at ...
- + Discussion on the topic of Armenian captives at the UN Human Rights Council— On March 18, a discussion titled “Human Rights in Azerbaijan: The Trials and Detention of Ethnic Armenians” was held at the United Nations Human ...
- + Armenian Legal Center condemns Armenia’s withdrawal of arrest warrant for Azerbaijani war crimes suspect—WASHINGTON— The Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights (ALC) has issued a public statement condemning the Armenian government’s decision t...
- + Reps. Dina Titus and Chris Smith lead bipartisan call to sanction Azerbaijani officials for war crimes— WASHINGTON— Thirty-six U.S. Representatives—led by Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Chris Smith (R-NJ)—have called on Secretary of State Marco R...
- + Calling young Armenian writers: IALA’s Young Armenian Poets Awards now open— The International Armenian Literary Alliance, in partnership with h-pem, is proud to open the 2025 Young Armenian Poets Awards in honor of Tamar Asad...
- + The International Armenian Literary Alliance appoints two new advisory board members— The International Armenian Literary Alliance is pleased to introduce its new advisory board members, Tamar Marie Boyadjian and Armen Davoudian. T...
- + Tracing my grandmother’s footsteps in AfyonKaraHisar— My grandmother, Annig Abroyan, was born in AfyonKaraHisar sometime around 1900. She didn’t know the exact date—or even the year—and would say that th...
- + “My Sweet Land” to premiere in Boston on April 24— Acclaimed new documentary film My Sweet Land , directed by Sareen Hairabedian, will have its Boston premiere at the Independent Film Festival Bo...
- + USC Shoah Foundation commemorates 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide— LOS ANGELES— The USC Shoah Foundation (USCSF), an organization committed to preserving survivor testimonies, advancing understanding of the Holoca...
- + No homeland on paper: Artsakh refugees reject Armenian passports that deny their origins— YEREVAN—The Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) has issued passports to forcibly displaced citizens of Artsakh listing Azerbaijan as their bi...
- + A new model for shaping Armenian communities— While much of the Armenian community’s focus rightly centers on strengthening the Republic of Armenia—addressing socioeconomic challenges and ensurin...
- + The Region in Brief— Armenia Residents of Kut village in Gegharkunik province have reported nightly gunfire over the past 15 days. Grigor Avagyan, the village head,...
- + Steve Kerr offers support to Armenia basketball during Armenian Heritage Night— Many basketball fans know Steve Kerr for winning multiple NBA championships alongside Michael Jordan or coaching the dynastic Golden State Warriors. ...
- + ANCA calls on President Trump to cancel US financing of cargo jet sale to genocidal Azerbaijan— WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has launched a nationwide grassroots campaign calling on President Donald Trump to overr...
- + The last breath of courage: Arman’s unfinished story— Images by Anthony Pizzoferrato Irina Mirzoyan showed us photos of her son Arman in military uniform, given to her by army comrades. These photos ar...
- + From Artsakh to Iraq: economic blockades as gendered violence— Sanctions and blockades have long been used as political tools, but their impact extends far beyond economic deprivation, often functioning as weapon...
- + Sometimes, it helps to vent for a moment— This column advocates for calm, rational and substantive discourse on matters of concern to our global nation. But the surreal obstacles we face from...
- + Overwhelming majority of Turks view foreign countries as enemies— Given Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s frequent and inflammatory attacks on the United States, Europe and Israel, it is not surprising that t...
- + Knowing homeland: The lasting impact of class trips to Armenia— Several weeks ago, during a gathering at our friends’ home, an unsettling debate emerged about whether class trips to Armenia organized by Armenian s...
- + Mary Kouyoumdjian’s latest album “Witness” chronicles memory as pain but also power— “I remember. I remember. I saw everything.” Witness is a sonic documentary on the power of memory in the face of tragedy. For many who have l...
- + ANCA welcomes Congressional Armenian Caucus call for Armenian prisoner release, Armenia security guarantees— WASHINGTON—A powerful bipartisan letter by 25 members of the Congressional Armenian Caucus has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National ...
- + Armenia Tree Project celebrates 30 years with exclusive commemorative trip to Armenia— Armenia Tree Project (ATP) is thrilled to announce a once-in-a-lifetime commemorative trip to Armenia from May 14-20, 2025, celebrating 30 years of e...
- + My first Advocacy Days— To start off my journey as a young AYFer, I went to Washington, D.C. with my mom, my brother and other activists from Michigan last week to advocate ...
- + Our priorities: Strengthening security is an existential imperative— Today, there is growing discourse surrounding the so-called Armenia-Azerbaijan “peace agreement.” However, those who see through this illusion of pea...
- + Petition launched urging OSCE action for the release of Armenian prisoners— The Armenian National Committee–International has launched a multilingual petition platform to advocate for the immediate release of Armenian hostage...
- + Stones and Stories: A NAASR journey through Cilicia and Historic Armenia—The National Association for Armenian Studies (NAASR) is pleased to announce a special trip across Cilicia and Western Armenia from August 16 through ...
- + AYF Olympics back in Boston— It’s time to ship up to Boston this summer as the AYF Greater Boston “Nejdeh” Chapter hosts the 91 st annual AYF-YOARF Olympic Games this Labor Da...
- + AEBU scholarship program open for 2025-2026 applications— PASADENA, Calif.—The Armenian Educational Benevolent Union (AEBU) Scholarship Fund Committee is excited to announce the start of the 2025-2026 AEBU S...
- + Metro Detroit composer Dan Yessian to host fundraising multimedia event—Metro Detroit composer Dan Yessian, in partnership with the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), will present Armenian Trilogy: Expressions of Love, Hope...
- + SOAR launches Glendale/La Cañada chapter to support Armenian orphans— The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) is proud to announce the establishment of its Glendale/La Cañada chapter, expanding on its mission to...
- + Motherhood Day in Armenia: A celebration amid grief— Throughout history, mothers have held a sacred place in Armenian culture and society. They are revered as the embodiment of love, sacrifice and the ...
- + Congressional leaders join ANCA in demanding accountability for Armenian and Artsakh Genocides— Photos by Justin Kaladjian WASHINGTON—Congressional leaders joined with Armenian Americans and allies from across the country on April 2nd for the a...
- + We regret to inform you— This is not happening. This was never here. No, you must be mistaken. We checked the records. Nothing was found. A church bell does not rin...
- + Civil Contract Party loses ground in Gyumri mayoral race— YEREVAN—For the past two days, the primary topic of discussion in Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, has been the selection of the new mayor....
- + The political and geopolitical implications of Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest for Turkey— The recent arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has escalated political conflicts within Turkey and critically threatened the country’s democrat...
- + The Region in Brief— Artsakh A court hearing in Baku took place yesterday, April 1, for the trial of Ruben Vardanyan, the former State Minister of Artsakh. According to...
- + Titus, Bilirakis, Lieu and Valadao introduce Armenian Genocide Education Act in U.S. House—WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV), joined by Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Ted Lieu (D-CA) and David Valadao (R-CA), introduced the A...
- + Walls of remembrance: Armenia’s murals of war and memory— As you walk the streets of Yerevan or the quiet alleys of Armenian towns, you’re bound to come across vivid murals of soldiers, both young and old. T...
- + Is it our lack of faith or a declining institution?— A few weeks ago, while driving to church services, I passed by a local YMCA. It was a beautiful Sunday morning, with the last vestiges of a fading wi...
- + Questions concerning Palm Sunday— Palm Sunday, the Sunday preceding Easter, commemorates Jesus’ entrance into the city of Jerusalem and is also called the Triumphal Entry. The event, ...
- + Working at Camp Haiastan: Giving back and so much more to a place we call home— As you look back on your days as a camper at AYF Camp Haiastan, which moments stand out the most? Maybe it’s the thrill of your first Camp Olympics w...
- + Interview with an AYF-YOARF Eastern Region Junior member— The AYF Central Junior Council (CJC) had the opportunity to sit down with longtime AYF Junior member, U. Garo Tarbinian, from the Providence “Varanti...
- + Pashinyan gives another misleading interview— Every time Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan gives an interview, he puts his foot in his mouth. One of his close advisors should suggest that he simply ...
- + Armenian Cultural Foundation salutes Armenian women composers— Arlington, MA – Known for their strength, resilience and dedication to family and community throughout history, Armenian women have often pla...
- + A stunning 40th Musical Armenia concert at Carnegie Hall— On March 9, the 40th Musical Armenia concert featured two young artists on the renowned Carnegie Hall stage. The enthusiasm was palpable as a full au...
- + Holy Archangels to host annual clergy conference and 123rd Diocesan Assembly— By Rev. Fr. Vart Gyozalyan We are thrilled to announce that, from May 1-3, 2025, our parish will host the Annual Clergy Conference and the 123 rd ...
- + Rallies in Yerevan demand rights and dignity for Artsakh’s displaced Armenians— YEREVAN—On March 29, Yerevan’s Freedom Square was the epicenter of a significant demonstration, as over 10,000 people rallied under the banner “Toget...
- + Our priorities: The pillars of the demand for the return of Artsakh must be strengthened— This article was originally published in Western Armenian (Մեր Առաջնահերթութիւնները. Անվտանգութեան Ամրապնդումը Գոյութենական Գերխնդիր Է ...
- + In memory of Robert “Bob” Smith— Robert Smith, 86, of Arlington, Massachusetts, passed away on March 21, 2025 after a two-year battle with cancer. Born in Portland, Maine, Bob move...
- + Armenian Cultural Association of Maine to host expert panel: “Yerevan to Jerusalem: Armenia’s Challenges in an Evolving Region”— When: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: University of Southern Maine, McGoldrick Center, 35 Bedford St., Portland, ME ...
- + Chris Bohjalian captivates with stories that must be told— She looked deep into the girl’s eyes. “They’re not servants. You—you and I both—need to stop calling them that. They were slaves. My husband set fre...
- + Elyse Semerdjian to speak at NAASR on “April 24: The Origins of Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day”— The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will host a hybrid (in-person and online) lecture in observance of the 110 th a...
- + From seed to soil: rebuilding Armenia’s green future— As winter recedes, a new season of hope takes root in Armenia. In ATP’s tree nurseries, a quiet urgency fills the air as thousands of seedlings are c...
- + Aleppo’s Armenians in a changing Syria— The road to Syria was a breeze. The taxi driver, one passenger and I drove through the charming Lebanese-Armenian town of Ainjar and north to the Leb...
- + Sixty U.S. representatives call on Secretary Rubio to end military aid to Azerbaijan—WASHINGTON—Sixty U.S. Representatives have called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to enforce Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act—demanding an imm...
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