Fallout from Pashinyan’s Anticipated Bombshell
For several months now, representatives of Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract Party have been making only indirect references and avoided direct questions about the position and the intention of the...
View ArticleThe Armenian Genocide Holds a Bitter Lesson for Those Who Weep for Ukraine
By Jon Schwarz If there is one thing we can say for sure about the governments of the US and Europe, it’s that they sound upset about Russia’s brutalization of Ukraine. President Joe Biden recently...
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Peabody Continues Commemoration of Armenian Genocide
PEABODY, Mass. — The ceremony of commemoration of the Armenian Genocide has been held in Peabody, Massachusetts, for over three decades. Late Mayor Peter Torigian (1936-2004) of Peabody began the...
View ArticleWar Crimes and Genocide in Ukraine
By Alan Whitehorn In recent years, April has often been described as the month of genocidal mourning for Armenians, Jews and Rwandans. Today we read the stark headlines and watch the horrific images of...
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April 24 in Paris
PARIS — Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Alfortville, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Avignon, Valence, Clichy, Meudon, Antony and other towns in France with Armenian inhabitants, such as the city of Lusignan,...
View ArticleDesecration of a Khachkar in Brussels
BRUSSELS, Belgium — On April 26, the Armenian community of Brussels in Belgium woke up in amazement after discovering that the monument dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide had been...
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Throngs Back at Times Square for Commemoration
NEW YORK — For the first time in two years — and since President Joe Biden’s landmark Armenian Genocide affirmation — scores of resilient and spirited Armenian Americans gathered in Times Square, New...
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Dr. Hratch Kouyoumjian Visits Armenian Democratic Liberal Party of Greece
ATHENS — Dr. Hratch Kouyoumjian, chairman of the Supreme Council of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (ADL), visited Athens recently to hold special meetings with the members of the ADL in Greece...
View ArticleMeeting with Fr. Mesrob Parsamyan in New Jersey
MAHWAH, N.J. — On April 10, a meeting of active local Armenians connected to the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America took place with Very Rev. Fr. Mesrob Parsamyan, Director of Ministries...
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Boston Commemorates 107th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide
BOSTON — While the concept of genocide is being constantly debated in international news due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Boston community commemorated the 107th anniversary of the...
View ArticleThe Need for a New Conversation
By Taner Akçam Special to the Mirror-Spectator The question I would like to ask here is very simple: As we all know, President Biden has recognized the Armenian genocide. So….that’s a good thing, you...
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Architect David Hotson Reinterprets Classical Armenian Church Design in Texas
CARROLLTON, Texas — The new Saint Sarkis Armenian Church, 4421 Charles Street, in Carrollton, Texas, designed by award-winning New York architect David Hotson, AIA, will be consecrated on April 23,...
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St. Sarkis Armenian Church Consecrated in Dallas
By Marla Sarokhanian and Mihran Aroian Special to the Mirror-Spectator DALLAS, Tex. — Armenians from across the state of Texas converged at the consecration of Saint Sarkis Armenian Church in...
View ArticleTurkish Philanthropist Kavala Handed Life Sentence by Istanbul Court
ISTANBUL (EuroNews) — A Turkish court sentenced prominent civil rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala to life in prison without parole on April 23. The court cleared Kavala of espionage...
View ArticleTurkish FM Makes Gray Wolves Gesture to Crowd in Uruguay Visit
MONTEVIDEO/YEREVAN (JAM News) — During his visit to Uruguay, on April 23, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Çavusoglu showed the local Armenians gathered in front of the Turkish embassy in Montevideo the...
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AIWA’s Presents Inspiring Program on Children’s Literature
LOS ANGELES — “Thank you for moving our hearts,” was the concluding remark of moderator Alice Petrossian at the “Beyond The Book: Transforming Armenian Children’s Literature” webinar, organized by the...
View ArticleMichelle Tusan Maps Armenian Genocide With Innovative Technology
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — On Wednesday, April 20, the University of Michigan Ann Arbor’s Center for Armenian Studies played host to a lecture in conjunction with the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on...
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Remembrance in Times of War
FRANKFURT — Every year Armenians in Germany gather on April 24 to commemorate the victims of the genocide. Many cities host events, Berlin and Frankfurt in particular. This year, with the war in...
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2022 Aurora Humanitarians Announced in Yerevan
YEREVAN — On April 24, on the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced the names of the 2022 Aurora Humanitarians, chosen for their exceptional impact, courage...
View ArticleProf. Richard Hovannisian to Present Latest Book on Armenians of Iran at...
BELMONT, Mass. — The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) will host an illustrated presentation by Prof. Richard G. Hovannisian of his new publication, Armenian Communities of...
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