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Dan Yessian’s Award-Winning Documentary “An Armenian Trilogy” Now Streaming
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – An Armenian Trilogy, a new documentary about Dan Yessian’s journey from advertising music creator to writing his first classical composition in honor of the victims of the...
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Family Infected with COVID-19
YEREVAN—Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed, on Monday morning, that he had tested positive for COVID-19. His wife Anna Hakobyan and three children have also tested positive. The Prime...
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On the Vandalism of the Colorado State Capitol Genocide Memorial
(Colorado State Capitol Khachkar Memorial on May 30, 2020. Photo: Pastor Brian Henderson, First Baptist Church of Denver) We are heartbroken to inform you that the Colorado State Capitol Khachkar...
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IDC, ANCA and HALC Statement on the Hagia Sophia
WASHINGTON, DC—In Defense of Christians (IDC), the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) and the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) has called on UNESCO to respond to Turkey’s...
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Turkey Attempts to Take Over Armenian Properties in Jerusalem
Armenian Quarter, Jerusalem (Photo: Adam Fagen/Flickr) An article in the Jewish Press of February 13, 2020 exposed the activities of the Turkish government to take over the Armenian and Christian...
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AYF-ER Supports Justice for George Floyd
The Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region USA stands in solidarity with the family of George Floyd and the communities that...
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Bared Maronian’s Orphans of the Genocide Documentary Now Streaming
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.– Armenoid Productions has announced that its 2013 award-winning Orphans of the Genocide documentary is now available for free on Amazon Prime Video. The visual journey of...
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COVID-19 in Armenia: A Case of Failed Risk Communication
PM Nikol Pashinyan pictured during a briefing (June 2, 2020) The decision of the government of Armenia to reopen the economy starting on May 4 was followed by a steady growth in the number of new...
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Foie Gras, Force-Feeding and the Madrid Principles
The Madrid Principles are the diplomatic equivalent of foie gras. Pictured here is an image of the process of gavage – the force feeding done to produce foie gras. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/L214 –...
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COVID-19: Public responsibility or renewed lockdowns?
Elderly residents evidently not following social distancing guidelines at a local park in Yerevan (Photo: Raffi Elliott) With the number of daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise––and...
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United for Human Rights
“Together” (Original digital illustration by Claire Bogosian/@clairejean.art) Silence is dangerous. As Armenian Americans and the current leaders of this historic publication, we feel an urgent need to...
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Privilege Talking
Arev as a kindergarten student surrounded by friends. Every year as a kid, my elementary school would host the International Dinner. Kids and their families were invited to bring a dish unique to their...
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Armenian Weekly, Eastern Region Honor the First Republic of Armenia
WATERTOWN, Mass. – The Armenian Weekly hosted a virtual celebration in honor of the 102nd anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia on Facebook Live on May 28, 2020. In partnership with the...
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Ishkhanyan: “The key is the behavior and readiness of the current authorities.”
On May 25, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Artsakh Central Committee released a statement regarding its decision not to participate in the newly-formed government of Artsakh. Following is...
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Armenia’s Judicial Tightrope Walk
One of the primary objectives of Armenia’s Velvet Revolution of 2018 was to reform the country’s judicial system and end corruption in all courts of law. Armenia has gone through two years of internal...
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UWC Dilijan Class of 2020 Bids a Virtual Farewell, Looks Ahead to Fall
UWC Dilijan Class of 2020 DILIJAN—The 2019/20 academic year for UWC Dilijan has been, by all accounts, like no other. In October the college marked its fifth anniversary. With the spread of COVID-19,...
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Imperial Russia’s Newspapers and the Relief Campaign for Armenian Refugees
The Great War caused unprecedented calamities throughout 1914-1918 and affected the lives of millions of people – combatants and civilians – both on battlefields and on home fronts, challenging...
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In Memory of Dr. Raffy Hovanessian
Dr. Raffy Hovanessian (1938-2020) The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Eastern Region Central Committee was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Raffy Hovanessian after a long, brave fight...
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God, Compassionate and Caring
When I was thinking about crying, I asked myself, “Why do we cry? When do we cry?” We cry when we are hurt, afflicted, suffering, when we feel unbearable pain. Have you ever thought that God would cry?...
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Armenians in Yerevan Join International Movement Against Racial Injustice
A pair of peaceful protesters outside the US Embassy in Yerevan on Thursday holding a sign that reads “Armenians for Black Justice” (Photo: Raffi Elliott) YEREVAN—A small group of demonstrators...
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