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In Loving Memory of Nazely Sanentz
Nazely Sanentz (1926-2020) Nazely (Partamian) Sanentz of Watertown, MA, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, in Boston. She was 93. The daughter of Hovhannes and Melia (Momjian) Partamian, she...
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Chicago Armenians Commemorate 105th Anniversary
GLENVIEW, Ill—The Chicago Armenian community marked the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a series of programs and events spanning over a week at the end of April 2020. Due to COVID-19...
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In Loving Memory of Diramayr Zabell Kalayjian
Diramayr Zabelle Kalayjian (1923-2020) (Photo: Joyce N. Boghosian) Diramayr Zabell Kalayjian of Cliffside Park, New Jersey transitioned to eternal peace on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the age of 97 in...
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ANCA Chairman Raises Dangers of Reckless Madrid Principles
ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian with Republic of Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan during a recent international ANC conference held in Stepanakert and Yerevan. WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of this week’s...
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Bland 24th, But…
With apologies to readers for the week I took off from writing, I’m back with the COVID-instigated doldrums behind me. It has served as something of an unexpected stay-cation and has, perhaps...
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AYF Armenia Launches “Help your Compatriot” Initiative
Click to view slideshow. YEREVAN—Due to the spread of COVID-19, a state of emergency has been in effect in Armenia since March 16. Public transportation is not available. Varying degrees of economic...
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Diasporan Affairs Office Launches New Program, “Diaspora Connected”
As a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan was obligated to cancel upcoming visits to Armenian Diaspora communities. However, maintaining a...
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Armenia enters “new phase” of COVID-19 pandemic response as businesses reopen
Restaurant worker in a mask sweeping up ahead of cafe reopening (Photo: Raffi Elliott) YEREVAN—Most businesses across Armenia have been allowed to reopen on Monday as the country relaxes COVID-19...
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COVID-19 Provided Opportunity to Pursue the Armenian Cause Online
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the traditional plans of Armenians around the world to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24. However, very quickly Armenians...
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GenEd Project Launches Contest for Educators
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Genocide Education Project (GenEd) knows there are many educators who have used GenEd’s workshops and resources, as well as other materials, to develop their own lesson...
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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 6: Lahmejun
As the COVID-19 quarantine has extended into May, many have joined the ranks of our growing cooking community, making valiant attempts at their grandmothers’ recipes and sharing their progress on...
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Children and Parents Embrace ‘Pokrig’ Online Learning Platform
The Pokrig Tale site continues to publish stories in Western Armenian and help visitors learn Armenian during the quarantine. Pokrig has become highly popular in 21 countries with large Armenian...
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ANCA Eastern Region Initiates #60for60 Fundraising Campaign
WATERTOWN, Mass. – The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) has initiated a fundraising campaign seeking a $60 pledge in honor of the region’s 60 years of activism. The...
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Unscientific observations from my daily walks through post-lockdown Yerevan
Last week, I started going back to the office. After 50 days of ordering groceries online, watching Tiger King with my wife, teaching my three-year-old the basics of hockey (Canadians, eh?) and...
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Confession: I don’t speak Armenian
Arev Dinkjian happily takes in the sights of Yerevan, Armenia, 2016 And for as long as I can remember, it has been my greatest insecurity. On more than one occasion, I have been told it is an...
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The Little Ant Speaks Pure Armenian
In the January 27, 1977 edition of Asbarez, there was an article written by Mr. Hrayr Garabedian titled “ՄՐՋՆԻԿԸ ՄԱՔՈՒՐ ՀԱՅԵՐԷՆ ԿԸ ԽՕՍԻ” where it detailed his trip to San Francisco to visit friends. He...
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Reconciliation is an intricate process that starts with recognition
Chicago Armenians protest for Genocide recognition On April 24, 2020 Armenians commemorated the victims of the Genocide perpetrated 105 years ago during World War I in the Ottoman Empire. The Armenian...
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The HALO Trust Mobilizes to Counter COVID-19 in Nagorno Karabakh
Nagorno Karabakh remains one of the most isolated regions in the world, receiving little assistance or outside aid. Last month, the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed and if the outbreak spreads,...
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Motherhood and Armenian National Identity
“A Mother’s Hands,” monument dedicated to victims of the Armenian Genocide, Lowell City Hall, July 2017 (Photo: former Weekly editor Pete Nersesian) Throughout history, there have been numerous...
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Fear not. Now is the time to invest.
“We will not be in a position to take advantage of the opportunities and the new needs of our communities if we are not using this time to prepare.” Republic Square, Yerevan (Photo: Tony Bowden/Flickr)...
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