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Bringing peace of mind to war-torn Armenia
Since the outbreak of hostilities with Azerbaijan in 2020, Armenians in our homeland have suffered increasing trauma in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, insomnia and...
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In Memory of Sirarpie Aftandilian
Sirarpie Stella Aftandilian Sirarpie (Stella) Aftandilian of Wayland and earlier a longtime resident of Weston, died peacefully on January 15, 2022. She was 95 years old. Born in Worcester, MA to...
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ANCA chairman urges Congressional leaders to press Biden administration on...
Armenia and Artsakh supporters are demanding answers to 12 questions on President Biden’s South Caucasus policy WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is calling on Congress...
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Have the events in Kazakhstan exposed the limits of Turkey’s regional...
In February 2021, I wrote an article “Turkey’s Pivot in Central Asia: A Calculated Rmeaisk?” and asked to what extent can Turkey push its pan-Turkic aspirations in Central Asia? If Turkey’s economic...
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A Home Away from Homes
Students from Armenia and Artsakh’s villages hoping to attend one of the many universities in Yerevan face a number of obstacles. Most importantly, students deal with the challenge of finding...
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Pashinyan is losing his prized trump card of democratic rule
On January 11, the Los Angeles Times published an opinion column by Jonah Goldberg, titled: “Just meeting with Putin is a concession — the U.S. should be wary of giving more.” Goldberg expressed his...
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AYF-ER launches Together for Artsakh fundraiser
AYF-ER launches Together for Artsakh fundraiser The Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern Region (AYF-YOARF) has announced the launch of a new...
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AYF New York “Hyortik” Chapter launches Valentine’s Day fundraiser
NEW YORK, NY.— The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) New York “Hyortik” Chapter has launched a Valentine’s Day fundraising campaign, “I Love Artsakh.” AYF members will be selling customized keychains to...
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The ARS Eastern USA announces annual writing contest
The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Eastern USA is proud to, once again, sponsor its annual contest, open to students who attend Armenian day schools or weekly classes. His Holiness Catholicos Aram I...
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Where we meet
Three generations of family enjoying AHC week in Punta Cana – from left to right: George, Joyce, Sarah and Shooshig Aghjayan, Pauline and Ara Getzoyan – all descendants of Genocide survivors “We grew...
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In Memory of Meline A. Markarian
Meline A. Markarian Meline A. Markarian of Banner Elk, NC, and Coconut Creek, FL, peacefully passed away in Florida. Meline was the daughter of John and Mary Kulhanjian, the owners of the famous Hye...
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Volleyball player Liana Sarkissian soaring to new heights, joins Flyers
Liana Sarkissian going up for a spike (Photo provided by Arshak Sarkissian) GREENWICH, Conn.—Liana Sarkissian is what one would call an all-around team player on the volleyball court. She’s spirited...
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In Paradise
This is an excerpt from Svante Lundgren’s article in the anthology Armenia, Mon Amour. Ten Europeans Speak (2020), edited by Lundgren and Serafim Seppälä. In it, 10 persons from 10 different European...
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Is there anything “normal” about relations with Turkey?
2009 protest in downtown Toronto (Photo: AYF Toronto) I have always found it interesting how the general public is fed phrases or words that become associated with a current event. Who knew of the term...
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To Armenian Media Naysayers: Read It and Weep
“Whatever may have been their destiny – and it has been bitter – whatever it may be in future, their country must ever be one of the most interesting on the globe; and perhaps their language only...
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The Difference Between Supporting Peace with Azerbaijan and Disseminating...
The dialogue with different segments of Azerbaijani society – civil society groups, expert and academic circles – was always a sensitive topic in Armenia. There was always a feeling that dialogue with...
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Webinar to look at “The Materiality of Armenian Christianity: Gospel Books as...
Konrad Siekierski The Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University, the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR), and the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center...
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Milestone Meeting to Develop a University Innovation Hub in Armenia
AUA, SVV, and UC Berkeley SkyDeck SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — On January 13, 2022, President of the American University of Armenia (AUA) Dr. Karin Markides, Chair of the AUA Board of Trustees Dr. Lawrence...
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Homenetmen Eastern Region launches photography competition
The Regional Executive of Homenetmen Eastern Region USA is pleased to announce a photography competition organized in celebration of the organization’s 103rd anniversary. This competition is...
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Armenian American Museum hosts volunteer appreciation reception
Click to view slideshow. GLENDALE, Calif. – The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California held its final event of the historic groundbreaking year to celebrate and thank the more than...
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