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Coalition of American civil society groups issues joint statement on Turkey’s...
WASHINGTON, DC — Considering the Turkish government’s renewed threats of unprovoked military action against northeast Syria, we condemn Turkey’s illegal and dangerous posturing as a coalition of...
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Shogher Margossian appointed assistant director of the Armenian Communities...
The Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Shogher Margossian as assistant director. Margossian has been working with the...
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“The Future of Things Passed” celebrates contemporary Armenian art
Collectors Preview of The Future of Things Passed (Photo: Atamian Hovsepian Curatorial Practice Facebook page) NEW YORK, NY—The future of the Armenian community was on display at the opening reception...
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In Memory of Arpie Demirjian
Arpie Demirjian (1943-2022) Arpie Demirjian passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022 in Cambridge, MA. Arpie was born in 1943 in Beirut, Lebanon to Marie (Constantinian) Demirjian and Samuel Demirjian....
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In Memory of Merzia Cronin
Merzia Cronin Merzia (Getzoyan) Cronin of Belmont, Massachusetts passed away peacefully with her children by her side on May 19, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Richard A. Cronin. Devoted mother of...
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ANC of MI meets with Wixom City Manager
Dzovinar Hatsakordzian, Kristen Bagdasarian, Wixom City Manager Steven Brown and Raffi Ourlian WIXOM, Mich.—Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Michigan members and activists met with Wixom City...
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ARS Eastern US announces 2022 annual essay contest winners
The Armenian Relief Society of Eastern US Board of Directors has announced the winners of its 2022 Essay Contest. “The ARS of Eastern US Board of Directors extends its heartfelt congratulations to all...
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NY ARF welcomes new members and raises funds for Artsakh during May 28...
Six new members join the ranks of the ARF New York “Armen Garo” Gomideh DOUGLASTON, NY—Six members of the Armenian community of New York joined the ranks of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF)...
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A Review of Rebirth
From left to right: Rosdom Mkrtschjan (Providence Varantian), Areni Margosian (DC Ani), Areni Artinian (Chicago Ararat) Beiyna Chaparian (Greater Boston Nejdeh), Nanar Keurkunian (DC Ani), Tamar...
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In Memory of Nancy Armen Kandoian
Nancy Kandoian’s encounter with former NYPL president Vartan Gregorian on her first ever morning in Yerevan, October 2019 Nancy Armen Kandoian died on May 16, 2022, after a long illness. A loyal Weekly...
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Erdogan hires his cousin as lobbyist to obtain votes of Turkish Americans
Left to right: Dr. Halil Mutlu, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Gunay Evinch, July 2019 (Photo: Twitter/TASC) Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been President since 2014, is planning to...
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Four Suggested Priorities for the New Primate
One of the most important roles of participants in our Armenian diaspora communities is to have an opinion on critical issues that is hopefully based on direct experience and facts. Our problem is not...
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European Council calls for “equitable peace” following renewed tensions...
European Council President Charles Michel, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meet in Brussels, May 23 (Photo: Office of the Prime Minister of Armenia) European Council President Charles...
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The Hidden Map to premiere on PBS in hundreds of US cities
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is days away from premiering the Armenian story as told through Ani Hovannisian’s The Hidden Map. The documentary will air about 1,000 times primarily between June...
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The Continued Need to Fight for our Independence
By ARF Boston Sardarabad Gomideh Armenians worldwide joined in celebrating the 104th anniversary of Armenia’s independence on May 28, 1918, an independence garnered under the most challenging of...
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Who do we consider to be Armenian?
ARF-ER CC Chairman George Aghjayan (Photo: Knar Bedian) How many Armenians are there in the world? I have often heard or seen mentioned that there are 10 million Armenians worldwide. Recently, a few...
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Hamazkayin cultural retreat explores language, storytelling and narrative
Hamazkayin Cultural Retreat, May 28, 2022, Belmont, Mass. BELMONT, Mass.—A small group of students and young professionals from across the US and Canada immersed themselves in the Armenian language...
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In Memory of Vart Kevork Adjemian
Vart Adjemian (1943-2022) Vart Kevork Adjemian, born in Cairo, Egypt in 1943, passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Adjemian became a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation...
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The Armenian Society of Fellows to hold inaugural meeting in Venice
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – On December 20, 2021, a group of Armenians concerned about the future of their nation established a new organization known as The Armenian Society of Fellows (ASOF). This...
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Dr. Sharon Chekijian collaborates with AUA to develop Armenia’s emergency...
Dr. Sharon Chekijian Dr. Sharon Anoush Chekijian is an esteemed medical doctor, director and assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Yale School of Medicine who recently joined the exclusive...
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