- + Beauty held in the eyes of an orphaned boy— They say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder — and I came to understand the depth of this truth through a poster that hung in my grandfather’s be...
- + Genocide in Gaza, a media cover-up and our moral obligation— Over a year has passed since Israel began its military assault and siege in the Gaza Strip, which has been deemed by multiple human rights organi...
- + “According to Armenian Time” reflects on one grandmother’s travels— According to Armenian Time by documentarian Diana Hovhannisyan tells the story of the director’s grandmother, Knar, a 60-year-old Armenian woman ...
- + Stay with me, Armenia— As a child, I stacked my toys, pretending every lopsided mess was Ararat. I’d clutch at the side of my mountaintop, embracing every rock in ful...
- + The future of minorities in post-Assad Syria: Steering a fragile path— As Syria struggles to recover from the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the status of minorities and their future is among the most crucial question...
- + The Native of Tigranakert— He was thought to be a bad man, because he quarreled with his wife and fought with his neighbors and at work. People were afraid of him. When he came...
- + Meet the founder of the top modern Armenian-Arabic cuisine in Dubai— In 2022, Vahagn Grigoryan embarked on an adventure, founding VAGA Restaurant and Bar, a fusion of the traditional and the contemporary, the Armenian ...
- + Aliyev the wolf vs. Pashinyan the lamb: It is clear who will devour whom— There seems to be no end to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s concessions to Azerbaijan’s demands. The only end will be the end of Armenia. Last wee...
- + Celebrating Thanksgiving dinner in Syunik— As I step outside, a bright, nearly full moon greets me, lighting up a deep blue sky studded with what appears to be every star known to mankind. I r...
- + IALA awards $8,500 to its 2024 creative writing and literary translation grant recipients— The International Armenian Literary Alliance (IALA) has awarded $2,500 to Lori Yeghiayan Friedman for her work-in-progress, How to Survive a G...
- + After the fire, a rose— Last week, after sending the newspaper off to the printer, I checked into social media. The first post I saw was a list of mutual aid resources t...
- + Hairenik Media launches new YouTube series “Hye Roots” featuring George Aghjayan— BOSTON—Hairenik Media is proud to announce the launch of its new YouTube video program, “Hye Roots,” a groundbreaking series dedicate...
- + ANCA mobilizes to block U.S. financing of Boeing cargo jet sale to Azerbaijan— The ANCA has launched a nationwide campaign — anca.org/exim — to block the EXIM Bank financing of $100+ million to guarantee Boeing’s sale of cargo ...
- + ANCA submits testimony in support of U.S. Senate confirmation of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State— Azerbaijan’s genocidal ethnic cleansing of Artsakh, the enforcement of sanctions, the right of Artsakh Armenians to return to their homeland, and th...
- + AYF-YOARF hosts 90th annual Convention— NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.—The Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern U.S. held its 90...
- + Are you a teacher of Արեւմտահայերէն? We want to hear from you!— Arus Khcheyan Movsesyan, a doctoral candidate in Education at the University of Michigan, Dearborn, is conducting a survey as part of her dissertati...
- + Armenians rally for relief efforts as wildfires devastate Los Angeles— Armenians have rallied to support their own as devastating fires sweep through Los Angeles, home to one of the largest Armenian immigrant communities...
- + Rhode Island Senator David Tikoian named Majority Whip— PROVIDENCE—Rhode Island State Senator David P. Tikoian (D – Dist. 22, Smithfield, North Providence, Lincoln) was appointed as the Majority Whip by Se...
- + My time spent in Armenia’s southernmost village, Nrnadzor— Syunik, the southernmost province of Armenia, is home to a vibrant Armenian community. I was fortunate to visit the Chitchian family and spend a day ...
- + ANCA welcomes 119th U.S. Congress on eve of Trump inauguration— WASHINGTON— The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is advancing an array of strategic initiatives with Congress and the incoming Trump-Va...
- + Panama Canal, Greenland, Canada and Armenia— The current bullying action by U.S. President elect Donald Trump regarding the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada is also an ominous threat to Armeni...
- + The Region in Brief— Armenia Armenian authorities have arrested General Tiran Khachatryan, a former high-ranking military officer, after a nearly five-year investig...
- + A new year…seeking hope through faith and pan-Armenian action— Shnorhavor Nor Daree Yev Soorp Dzunoont ! These words ring through thousands of Armenian homes and churches at this time of year. Growing up in...
- + Aliyev calls Armenia a “fascist state”— Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev interviewed by local TV channels (Photo: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, January 7, 2025) YEREVAN—Arm...
- + It’s not just about tolma this Christmas— Dear Sarineh, It’s December 25: Christmas night out there, in the Catholic world. It means that many in Lebanon are already celebrating now. Everyt...
- + Celebration of the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Christ in Antelias— The Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Christ was celebrated on January 6, 2025, at Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias. The Divi...
- + The Rug Code: Weaving ancient tradition into a new era— A young coder of the Noyemberyan House of Culture Armenia has a rich rug-weaving tradition, dating back more than 4,000 years. However, rug makin...
- + Kakig, or why the Western Armenian dialect should not be preserved— When was the last time a speaker of the Western dialect of Armenian named one of their sons after the most prominent king of Bagratid Armenia, Kakig ...
- + Welcome, Lilly Torosyan— In the same week that the Armenian Weekly published my piece thanking editor emeritus Pauline Getzoyan for her five years of stewardship of the...
- + Lladro produces ‘Karabakh horse’ porcelain figurines as propaganda for Azerbaijan— Regrettably, the only things that matter in this world are money and power. All the other issues that naïve people put a value on, such as truth, jus...
- + Armenia and the UAE: Opportunity or missed potential?— Much of the Armenian population might assume that the country’s top foreign investor is Russia. Others might believe it’s the European Union. However...
- + Enter an artist’s sanctuary with “Mejtegh” exhibition— After several residency programs throughout Europe, multidisciplinary artist Gayane Avetissian has returned home for her first major museum exhibitio...
- + Meet 11-year-old singer-songwriter Darren Chilingirian— 11-year-old Darren Chilingirian , whose stage name is Darren Chillin, loves to entertain. He can sing, play the guitar and piano and write songs...
- + Tickets on sale for Between Borders in theaters nationwide— Pinnacle Peak, Storylight Productions and Fathom announce Between Borders is coming to movie theaters nationwide January 26-28, 2025, with tic...
- + Save the Armenian Quarter embarks on east coast tour— The founders of Save the ArQ, Hagop Djernazian and Setrag Balian, will embark on a tour of the east coast of the United States from January 22-30, 2...
- + Dr. Nora Lessersohn appointed Ordjanian Visiting Professor at Columbia for Spring 2025— Dr. Nora Lessersohn Dr. Nora Lessersohn has been appointed the Nikit and Eleanora Ordjanian Visiting Professor in the Department of Middle Easter...
- + The Region in Brief— Armenia Russian border guards have withdrawn from the Agarak border checkpoint, located on the Armenia-Iran border, for the first time since 19...
- + Meet Nemesis (2.0): The Armenian-Ukrainian military group fighting against Russia— A mural of Nemesis Group in central Kyiv lit up with the colors of both Armenian and Ukrainian flags, November 2024 (Photo: Shant Khatcherian) As...
- + The thin line between pragmatism and national dignity— The 2020-23 conflicts in the South Caucasus resulted in devastating military defeats and territorial losses. As a result, Armenia has embarked on an ...
- + Eastern Prelacy honors Archbishop Anoushavan’s four decades of service— Attendees welcome Archbishop Anoushavan at the banquet in Terrace on the Park Community members gathered from all over the Eastern United States,...
- + The Armenian Weekly: 91 years of light, loss and hope— Today marks the first issue of The Armenian Weekly in its 91st year. A milestone, yes — but for me, it’s also a time to reflect on the weigh...
- + Women from Artsakh bake bread and hope— On December 15, 2024, in the heart of Yerevan, Tumanyan’s ART restaurant hosted a bread exhibition and sale, filling the air with the aroma of fr...
- + Serouj Kradjian delights Boston audience with sold-out debut performance— From Argentine tango and Spanish flamenco to the Middle East and his Armenian heritage, Serouj Kradjian’s music spanned a world of rich traditi...
- + Thank you, Pauline Getzoyan— Recently in an email exchange with Pauline Getzoyan about a piece I had written for the Weekly , she closed her email with, “I have some news to...
- + A legacy of truth: Remembering Siobhan Nash-Marshall’s bond with the Armenian people— Siobhan Nash-Marshall I remember how mesmerized I was at the screening of The Lark Farm in 2007 at the Italian consulate in New York City. ...
- + Published again at age 96— Rose Kacherian Rybak always had a love of reading and now at age 96 can once again count herself a published author. “Whale Ahoy!”, published this fa...
- + Forty days from election, Kamala Harris starts courting Armenian American voters— Vice President Harris’ statement marking Armenian Independence Day, shared with the Armenian American community WASHINGTON—Democratic presidential...
- + Vice President Kamala Harris commemorates Armenian Independence Day— Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris released a letter t...
- + My immersive experience at Hamazkayin Camp Petag— Hrug Tatarian’s arrival at Hamazkayin Eastern USA Petag Armenian Immersion Camp Hello, my name is Hrug. I am 11 years old and from Maryland...
- + Bridging youth in Javakhk and the Diaspora— Aram Najarian bonding with campers Growing up in the AYF, whether it’s during Junior Seminar, at Camp Haiastan or in our monthly chapter meetings...
- + Raise your Armenian coffee cup on International Coffee Day— While researching the history of coffee in honor of International Coffee Day to be celebrated on October 1, I was amazed to discover that during ...
- + Pashinyan’s remarks at Diaspora summit: Wrong ideas, wrong timing, wrong place— I would like to comment on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s shocking statements at the Global Armenian Summit in Yerevan on September 18, 2024. For...
- + “Whatever Dreams They Had” tells the tale of extraordinary Armenian Catholic priest— The most spectacular stories of the Armenian diaspora can be found in the most modest of places. For Stephanie Ayanian, the producer and co-director...
- + Hamazkayin USA Eastern Region celebrates 10th anniversary of the “Children’s Playhouse” Daycare Center— Attendees of the 10th anniversary celebration of Hamazkayin USA Eastern Region’s “Children’s Playhouse” Daycare Center in Te...
- + US legislators, community leaders and coalition partners rally on Capitol Hill for the return of Armenians to Artsakh—WASHINGTON—U.S. lawmakers, Armenian community advocates, coalition partners and Artsakh genocide survivors gathered on Capitol Hill at the Armenian Na...
- + New York community advocate Antranik Boudakian to be honored with ANCA Eastern Region Vahan Cardashian Award— Lifelong Hai Tahd activist and Armenian community leader Antranik Boudakian will be honored with the Vahan Cardashian Award at the ANCA Eastern Regi...
- + One year since the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh—ZURICH, BERN, GENEVA, YEREVAN September 18, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/—On the eve of the anniversary of Azerbaijan’s final assault on the de facto Republ...
- + Statement on the first anniversary of the forced displacement of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh— Today marks one year since the forced displacement of over 100,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh — driven from their ancestral lands by ethnic clea...
- + ANC-International statement on the first anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh— September 19 marks the anniversary of the genocide committed by Azerbaijan against the Armenians of Artsakh. From September 2020 to September 2023, A...
- + Congressman Schiff seeks seizure of Azerbaijani assets to fund Artsakh revenue recovery— Rep. Adam Schiff has introduced the bi-partisan Artsakh Revenue Recovery Act to “provide a mechanism for justice and financial restitution for those...
- + The Region in Brief— Human rights lawyer Siranush Sahakyan speaking at the Genesis Armenia “One Year without Artsakh” conference (Photo: screen grab, ABC Armenia) ...
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