Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (June 13, 2015)
Armenian Proverb Can one start a fast with katah in one’s hand? Self-centeredness We would rather run ourselves down than not talk about ourselves at all. … La Rochefoucauld From Churchill’s Famous...
View ArticleAre Genocides Comparable?
When today we are forced to talk about “escalations” of collective violence, state-sponsored violence, and genocide, doesn’t that mean that we have failed in the decisive task left to us by the...
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NRA Wraps Up Historic Watertown Visit by Pontiff
WATERTOWN, Mass.—Unprecedented! Historic! Truly unique! Superlatives are in order as the National Representative Assembly (NRA) of the Eastern Prelacy ended its conclave on a rather historic note June...
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Soccer: Armenia Undone by Cristiano Ronaldo Hat-Trick
Special for the Armenian Weekly A capacity crowd of over 16,000 fans packed the Republican Stadium to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo and Group leaders Portugal to Yerevan on Sat., June 13. The match was the...
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Remembering Sevag Balıkçı on April 24 in Istanbul
Special for the Armenian Weekly ISTANBUL (A.W.)—On April 24, 2015, Armenians from all over the world converged in Istanbul to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. In the sea of people,...
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Armenian-American Billionaire Philanthropist Kirk Kerkorian Dies at 98
LAS VEGAS (A.W.)—Armenian-American billionaire investor, real estate giant, and a driving force behind the development of Las Vegas, Kirk Kerkorian died on the night of June 15, MGM Resorts...
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ATP Provides Fruit Trees for Syrian-Armenian Refugees in Artsakh
YEREVAN—The ongoing civil war in Syria has had a negative impact on its entire population, and its 80,000 Syrian-Armenians are no exception. Since 2011, a large number of Syrian-Armenian refugees have...
View ArticleTurkey: What Next?
Since April 24, we’ve had a lot of chatter about what’s next for us. But after last weekend’s momentous election in Turkey, that genocidal state confronts the same question, and with more complexity,...
View ArticleARF Joins Party of European Socialists as Observer Member
BUDAPEST (A.W.)—The 10th Congress of the Party of European Socialists (PES) approved the Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s (ARF) membership in the organization as an observer member. The Congress,...
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The Armenian Key to the Homeland
The Armenian Weekly Magazine April 2015: A Century of Resistance The last saddle-maker of Mezereh, whose grandmothers were Armenian Approximately 65,000 people identified Armenian as their mother...
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Oxfam and One Armenia Team Up to Lift Lives in Tavush
Campaign Target Date Set for June 29 We live in a world today where development is purported to hinge on services and technological innovation. To be competitive in the global economy, countries are...
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Just Graduated? Move to Washington!
By Raffi N. Karakashian, Esq. If you’re a qualified recent graduate, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is here to help you find a job. Sounds too good to be true? For those interested...
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‘Where Is Your Groom?’ NYC Finale Performance June 20
The highly praised Armenian comedy, “Where Is Your Groom? (Pesad Oor Eh),” a play by writer/director Taleen Babayan, will mark its New York City finale performance on Sat., June 20, at the SVA Theatre....
View ArticleSassounian: Armenian Genocide No Longer Litmus Test for Presidential...
Now that over a dozen candidates have announced their intention to run for president in 2016, Armenian Americans are wondering who to support in next year’s elections. Faced with that same question...
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Why the 2015 Baku Games Should Turn into a Stage for Protests
Special for the Armenian Weekly “This is the proudest moment in the history of the European Olympic Committees.” European Olympic Committees (EOC) President Patrick Hickey’s remarks at the opening...
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Energy Price Hike Gives Rise to Protests in Armenia, ARF Calls for...
The Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia unanimously voted on June 17 to raise energy tariffs in the country. During a parliamentary hearing last week, Armenian Revolutionary...
View ArticleA Case of Strange Exercise Partners
In our never ending quest to visit a gym, a quiet workout may become an exercise in futility. Because you never know who your partner may be on the next Treadmill over. Some people like me enjoy quiet....
View ArticleAAMS Accepting Scholarship Applications
GLENDALE, Calif.—The Armenian American Medical Society (AAMS) recently announced that it is accepting applications for the 2015-16 academic year. The AAMS will once again award worthy healthcare...
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Khodorchur Exhibit on Display at AMA until June 28
WATERTOWN, Mass.—A new exhibition at the Armenian Museum of America (AMA), titled “An Armenian Village, Khodorchur,” will be on view through June 28. A new exhibition at the AMA, titled ‘An Armenian...
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Hamazkayin Holds 39th Regional Meeting in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The 39th Regional Meeting of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Society of the Eastern United States took place on June 6 at the Armenian Community Center of Providence. Eight...
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