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AYF Boston Chapter gearing up for return of NATs
BOSTON, Mass. — The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Greater Boston “Nejdeh” Chapter is excited to host the 2022 AYF Eastern Region National Athletic Tournament (NATs). The event will be taking place...
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ANCA national campaign urges President Biden, Congress to hold Azerbaijan and...
The ANCA is leading a national campaign calling for a reset in US policy in the South Caucasus protecting Artsakh and Armenia and condemning Azerbaijan and Turkey’s war crimes and ongoing attacks....
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New Book | Armenian Communities of Persia/Iran: History, Trade, Culture
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Mazda Publishers has announced the release of Armenian Communities of Persia/Iran: History, Trade, Culture (670 pages, retail $45.00 plus applicable taxes). This is the fifteenth...
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The Ararat Association of RI surpasses $500,000 in donations to the RI...
Kneeling: Chairman Alan Zartarian. Left to right: Ken Minasian, Ken Bogosian, Charlie Ajootian, Stepan Kanarian, David Papazian and Richard Papazian PROVIDENCE, RI—In August 2021, the Ararat...
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Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte elected first female president of Westbrook City...
Anna being sworn in for her third term as a Westbrook City Councilor, along with her children and her husband John Turcotte, who is a member of the Westbrook Planning Board and an attorney. December...
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Waltham resident, Armenian American veteran turns 100
Harry Keshishian’s 100th birthday celebration at the Oakley Country Club, December 29, 2021 WATERTOWN, Mass. — Harry Keshishian, a member of the Armenian American Veterans of Greater Boston (Amvets),...
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Joining the AYF
Kristen Bagdasarian participates in a protest outside the Honorary Consulate of Armenia in Chicago as part of the pan-Armenian youth resistance movement, November 9, 2021 If you were to ask me about...
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Thank you, AYF
Kenar Charchaflian, Nairi Khachatourian and Sosy Bouroujian in Shushi, 2017 As I reflect back on my years as an AYF-YOARF member, I can undoubtedly say the AYF is the greatest youth organization in the...
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Finding a Home in the AYF
For a long time, I felt within and without in my identity as an Armenian. I grew up in Los Angeles where I never needed to put in effort to feel Armenian. I just was. We have not one, but several...
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Armenian troops to pull out of Kazakhstan after CSTO intervention in...
Armenian peacekeepers leave for Kazakhstan, January 7, 2022 Armenian troops will withdraw from Kazakhstan after the end of a Russia-led peacekeeping mission to quell anti-government protests. On...
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Three Armenian soldiers killed in renewed fighting
Three Armenian soldiers have been killed in fresh fighting along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. The Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire on Armenian military positions near the Verin Shorzha community...
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Start with “Why”
“This photo of Mt. Ararat captured by photographer Vardan Petrosyan always serves as a reminder to my purpose as an Armenian. In its majesty, I’m reminded of our past but as it evolves, I’m reminded of...
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Don’t imagine
Imagine planning an agenda and running a successful meeting at the age of 16. Imagine having a friend who lives in every corner of the world. Imagine dreaming of change and witnessing it firsthand....
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Time for Straight Talk: Are we chronic victims or do we have a vision?
‘Diaspora is part of Armenia’ (Photo: Scout Tufankjian) The 30 years of Armenian independence have been at best bittersweet for the global Armenian nation. The euphoria of sovereignty was short lived...
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Children of Artsakh
Artists in Hamazkayin Children of Artsakh arts program hard at work creating while the masterpieces of other little artists dry During the height of the Artsakh War in November 2020, the Hamazkayin...
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Pitfalls of Armenia’s Unnecessary Negotiations with Turkey
I will attempt to provide a comprehensive analysis of the upcoming “Armenia-Turkey normalization talks” on January 14, 2022 in Moscow. Armenia may be bungling these negotiations once again! — To begin...
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Employment Opportunity: ACEC Manager
WATERTOWN, Mass. — The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC), a non-profit organization based in Watertown, MA, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of manager. The manager will...
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Yerevan resident donates life-saving bone marrow stem cells to patient in France
From left: Dr. Sevak Avagyan, the special courier who hand-delivered the donated bone marrow stem cells to France to help save the life of an Armenian patient, and Dr. Mihran Nazaretyan. (Photo...
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Creative Armenia, AGBU present 2022 fellows
Creative Armenia and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) are thrilled to expand on their long-standing partnership and announce that 10 cutting-edge creators have been selected as 2022...
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Nominations now open for educators who teach about the Armenian Genocide
The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Education Committee is seeking to find educators who have been committed to teaching and spreading awareness about the Armenian...
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