Turkey’s Erdogan Quits European Treaty on Violence against Women
ANKARA (Reuters) — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pulled Turkey out of an international accord designed to protect women, the government said on Saturday, March 20, prompting protests and criticism...
View ArticleConcordia University Cancels Turkish Envoy’s Conference on Karabakh
MONTREAL — Concordia University cancelled an event scheduled on March 19, during which the Turkish Ambassador to Canada, Kerim Uras, was to speak on Karabakh. The cancellation of the event was...
View ArticleRussian Peacekeepers Accompany Karabakh Pilgrims to Amaras, Dadivank
STEPANAKERT (PanARMENIAN.Net) — More than 100 pilgrims from Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), accompanied by Russian peacekeepers, visited the Armenian monasteries of Amaras and Dadivank in the past two, the...
View ArticleOfficial Conn. Genocide Commemorations to Focus on Karabakh War Repercussions
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee of Connecticut program for 2021 will take place on April 24 at 10:30 a.m. virtually. The program will commemorate the 106th anniversary...
View Article38 Senators Urge President Biden to Recognize Genocide
WASHINGTON — A total of 38 Senators, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), urged President Joe Biden to officially recognize the truth of the Armenian Genocide,...
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Juan Yelanguezian: Writing, Painting, Composing in Armenian Spirit
YEREVAN/BUENOS AIRES — Argentinian-Armenian composer, musicologist, writer, translator, and artist, professor Juan Yelanguezian was born in 1950 in Buenos Aires. In 1972-1973 he studied journalism at...
View ArticleArmenian Museum of America Launches Fourth Virtual Series with Focus on Early...
WATERTOWN — The Armenian Museum of America has launched its fourth online program called the “Sound Archive,” which is featured on its website and social media pages every month. The debut offering...
View ArticleArmenia’s Snap Elections: Solution or Delusion?
A fatalistic mood has descended upon Armenia; this is a time when the families of some of the 5,000 victims of the recent disastrous war rejoice if they find the remains of their loved ones. Ten...
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Mission Eurasia Brings Humanitarian Aid and Evangelism to Refugees from...
DETROIT — The disaster of the 2020 Artsakh War led to as many as 100,000 refugees to initially flee Artsakh to Armenia. While many returned after the war, the humanitarian needs remain great and the...
View ArticleJournalist Tatul Hakobyan to Discuss Events Leading to Karabakh War at Talk...
Fair Lawn, NJ — On Saturday, March 27 at 5:30 p.m., St. Leon Armenian Church will host its first hybrid event with an in-person and virtual audience. Journalist and author Tatul Hakobyan will...
View ArticleThird Dink Murder Trial Verdicts Issued, Dink Family Issues Statement
ISTANBUL (MiddleEastEye, Bianet, Dink Family) – An Istanbul court issued six sentences of life imprisonment and 23 jail terms, while 33 defendants were acquitted on March 26 in the third court case...
View ArticleBook on Yerevan State University Notable Scholars and Prominent Figures...
By Fr. Untzag Nalbanian TRUMBULL, Conn. – During the summer of 2018 when I visited Yerevan State University (YSU) with my daughter Dr. Ani, in the lobby we saw the busts of famous university...
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Philadelphia Armenian Sisters Academy Successfully Weathers Covid Challenge
RADNOR, Penn. – Masks. Zoom. Temperature Checks. Social Distancing. Outbreaks. Being a student or teacher has always had its fair share of difficulties, but this past year has unleashed more new...
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Armenia Defeats Iceland and Liechtenstein, Climbs to Top of World Qualifying...
YEREVAN – With two victories in a row, Armenia’s soccer team climbed to the top of Group J, where it competes with Germany, North Macedonia, Romania, Lichtenstein, and Iceland for the World Soccer...
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More Lenten Recipes: Elise Kazanjian’s Beet Leaves with Rice (Jaguntegh Yev...
SAN FRANCISCO — Elise Kazanjian is a poet/writer who grew up in Tian Jin, China where her father managed an American rug factory. She has worked at Sunset Magazine, at CCTV in Bei Jing, China, for...
View ArticleHaig Hovsepian and Friends Perform in Concert to Raise Funds for Armenia
CLEVELAND — On Wednesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. “Haig Hovsepian and Friends” will present a benefit concert to be livestreamed only once from the Cleveland Institute of Music. “Armenian Music for Peace”...
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Large Shipment of AstraZeneca Vaccine Arrives in Armenia
YEREVAN — A Swiss Air cargo plane landing at Armenia’s Zvartnots International Airport on Monday, March 29, delivered a large shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine. The package contains at least 24,000...
View ArticleFM Wants ‘Radical’ Change in Turkish Policy on Armenia
YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Turkey must end its “hostile” policies towards Armenia if it wants to contribute to peace and stability in the region, Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan said on Monday, March 29. “In...
View ArticleIs Armenia at the Verge of a Diplomatic Blunder Which Might Derail...
We have been there before and we are almost there again. Twice during recent history, when US administrations were coming close to recognizing the Armenian Genocide, Turkey thwarted it through...
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Armenia Gains Soccer Victory in Hard Game, Again Leads Its group in World...
YEREVAN – Armenia’s national soccer team continues to perform exceptionally well in the world 2022 tournament qualifying games. Today, on March 31, Armenia’s soccer players scored their third success...
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