Emile Ghessen’s New Documentary Depicts the Artsakh War: ‘45 Days: The Fight...
By Maydaa Nadar Special to the Mirror-Spectator Around one year ago, on September 27, 2020, the Second Karabakh War erupted. It was only halted after 44 days through a Russian-mediated ceasefire...
View ArticleThe Road to Revival
By Lilit Shahverdyan Special to the Mirror-Spectator YEREVAN — November 10, 2020. I woke up early as usual, when the hazy autumn sky still blended with the dark-blue hues of the night, and I barely...
View ArticleAt Harvard Law School Artsakh State Minister Beglaryan Details Azerbaijani...
By Cristopher Patvakanian Special to the Mirror-Spectator CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — On November 8, the Harvard Armenian Law Students Association (ALSA) and the Harvard Law School (HLS) Advocates for Human...
View ArticleRecipe Corner: Maureen Abood’s Cranberry Sauce with Rose Water & Pistachios
“Cranberry sauce is such a natural with rose water, which brings out the cran-flavor and balances the sweet-tart beautifully. Be sure to use the rose water with restraint,” says Maureen Abood about...
View ArticleFırat Güllü: Writing on Armenians Real and in Fiction
YEREVAN / ISTANBUL — Fırat Güllü is a Turkish historian, writer, translator and theater historian. He has a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s degree from the Atatürk Institute for Modern...
View ArticleBill on Armenian Genocide Recognition Submitted to UK Parliament
LONDON (Public Radio of Armenia) — Member of Parliament Tim Loughton on November 9 submitted a bill to the UK House of Commons, requesting the government to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide to...
View ArticleFor Alecko Eskandarian Soccer Runs in the Blood
By Maria Cozette Akopian Special to the Mirror-Spectator MAHWAH, N.J. — Alecko Eskandarian grew up in New Jersey with a father who had an illustrious soccer career. Quite literally, Alecko followed in...
View ArticleFrom Border Escalation to Existential Threat
While Armenia’s titular ally, the Russian Federation, is distracted by many incidents on its borders, Azerbaijan has been creating facts on the ground to make a final settlement with Armenia difficult...
View ArticleInnovating Armenian Enterprise: Victor Zarougian and Judy Saryan Integrate...
By Lisa Kradjian BOSTON — After successful careers in real estate and finance, Victor Zarougian and Judy Saryan of Boston have championed Armenian philanthropy in many ways. Their latest effort...
View ArticleSan Francisco Bay Area Artsakh Task Force Raises $100,000 for Insurance...
SAN FRANCISCO – On Friday, November 12 the San Francisco Bay Area Artsakh Task Force Humanitarian Aid Committee (SFBAATF-HAC) donated $100,000 to the Insurance Foundation for Servicemen in Armenia...
View ArticleSt. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Important for St. Nersess...
YONKERS, N.Y. (SVOTS Communications) – To address the growing need for priests and other vocations in the Orthodox Church, the Board of Trustees of St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS)...
View ArticleKooyrigs Send Aid to Refugees from Artsakh Facing Precarious Conditions in...
YEREVAN – On November 17, fighting that started on the previous day along the eastern border of the Syunik region in Armenia became relatively stable, according to a statement by the Armenian Ministry...
View ArticleThe Atmosphere Remains Tense in Armenia
YEREVAN – The aggressive steps taken by Azerbaijan on November 15 and 16 have had a great effect on Armenia. It is as if everything has been turned upside down. People finally understand that a hostile...
View ArticleArmenia Among Top Candidates to Win European Chess Championship
ČATEZ OB SAVI, Slovenia – In the small settlemetn of Čatež ob Savi, Slovenia, the European team chess championship is nearing the end. Before the final ninth round, Armenia, one of the top candidates,...
View ArticleTekeyan Greater NY Chapter Meets with UN Amb. Margaryan, Artsakh State...
NEW YORK – The Tekeyan Cultural Association (TCA) Greater New York Chapter visited Ambassador Mher Margaryan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia, with a delegation, cosponsored a...
View ArticleCartographer Analyses Border Changes
YEREVAN — Armenian governmental bodies have yet to define the exact territories on which the military activities of the prior week took place. Cartographer Shahen Shahinyan, founder of the Armenian...
View ArticleA Week of Azerbaijani Aggression
YEREVAN — Last week saw an escalating set of Azerbaijani military attacks on Armenia. Below are interviews with local authorities, including political leaders, local villagers and journalists in...
View ArticleFirst Yerevan Skatepark Hopes to Start New Era in Armenian Skateboarding
YEREVAN — On November 15, the Yerevan Skatepark, the first such park in Armenia, was inaugurated. The ceremony included performances by Ukrainian artists, as well as Armenian artists such as the band...
View ArticleLevon Aronian Wins Prestigious Tata Steel Blitz in India
KOLKATA, India – “My dear friends and supporters, I am thrilled that I performed well in India’s Calcutta and won the blitz tournament,” wrote chess grandmaster (GM) Levon Aronian on his Facebook page....
View ArticleMeetings to Take Place between Aliyev, Pashinyan This Week and in December
YEREVAN/MOSCOW (RFE/RL) — A trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will take place in Sochi on...
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