American University of Armenia Sets Sights on Global Reach
By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff WATERTOWN — The president of the American University of Armenia (AUA), Dr. Armen Der Kiureghian, recently visited the United States, where he embarked on a...
View ArticleGuedigian, Papasian Walk the Cannes Red Carpet
CANNES, France — Gerald Papasian walked the red carpet in Cannes with French-Armenian filmmaker Robert Guediguian and the rest of the talented crew of Guedigian’s new film “Une Histoire de Fou” (Don’t...
View ArticleHMADS Celebrates 100th Anniversary
By Janet Marcarian OAKLAND GARDENS, N.Y. — Armenians around the world solemnly remembered the great tragedy that befell our people in 1915. This event was commemorated in various religious and cultural...
View ArticleADL Leaders of Yesterday: Dr. Arshag Der Margosian
By Ara Aharonian PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Dr. Arshag Der Margosian was born in the village of Habousi in Kharpert (Turkey) in November 1872. His family had adopted the Armenian Evangelical faith and young...
View ArticleWatching Elections in Turkey
By Edmond Y. Azadian The parliamentary elections in Turkey on June 7 are closely watched events by all parties in the region who will be impacted, one way or another, by their outcome. Turkey is a...
View ArticleFried Pita and Orange Lebni Dessert with Honey
By Christine Datian Why keep pita and lebni as savory treats only? Here is some sweet deliciousness with these simple ingredients. Ingredients 2 cups lebni (strained yogurt) or plain Greek yogurt 1/2...
View ArticleRECIPES: Caramelized Onion & Cheese Za’atar Spread for Middle Eastern Bread...
By Christine Datian 1 medium white or yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh Mozzarella or Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 2-3 cloves minced garlicD 1 teaspoon za’atar (Middle Eastern...
View ArticleRECIPES Chickpea and Green Bean Salad with Lemon Lebni
Ingredients: 3-4 cups cooked chickpeas (or canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained) 1 cup cooked or canned green beans, diced into medium pieces 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/2 cup fresh mint,...
View ArticleBalakian Breaks New Ground to Hold Reading with Kurdish Poet in Diyarbakir
DIYARBEKIR, Turkey — On May 27, Peter Balakian read with Kurdish poet Tawa Nemir, in Diyarbakir to a packed audience at the chic vegan Gabo Café in the old city. According to journalists who covered...
View ArticleHye M’rtsoom Weekend in Watertown
WATERTOWN — The Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) Juniors gathered over Memorial Day weekend at St. James Armenian Church for the 40th annual Hye M’rtsoom program. The parish hosted...
View ArticleYoung Violinist Haig Hovsepian Performs with Waltham Philharmonic
By David Salstein WALTHAM, Mass. — Each fall, the Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra (WPO) hosts auditions as part of our youth concerto competition, in which students up to high school age play a solo...
View ArticleACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend Held in Detroit
By Sarine Atamian DETROIT — Youth and clergy from across the Eastern Diocese gathered here over Memorial Day weekend for the 68th annual Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) General...
View ArticleClose to $15K Raised at Mer Doon Golf Tournament Held in Honor of Late Julie...
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Nearly $15,000 was raised for Mer Doon at its first Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on May 15 in honor of its co-founder, Julie Ashekian, who passed away in May 2014. A...
View ArticleUS House Appropriations Committee Adopts Foreign Assistance Bill for FY 2016
WASHINGTON — The US House Appropriations Committee this week approved the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) funding bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016, which covers US assistance to...
View ArticleMass. Board of Rabbis Issues Strong Statement in Support of Genocide Recognition
By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff LEXINGTON, Mass. — Last week, the Massachusetts Board of Rabbis issued a statement in support of universal recognition of the Armenian Genocide, in...
View ArticleHostility toward Armenian Athletes at European Games in Baku
BAKU (AP, ArmeniaNow) — Azerbaijan is considered one of Europe’s lesser-known sporting nations. As the first European Games got into full swing on June 13, the first hosts showed the passion they have...
View ArticleWas Soviet Armenia Not the Second Republic of Armenia?
(In Memory of Ara Caprielian) By Hagop Vartivarian It is not possible to divide the homeland by means of time or land. Its eternal nature is intrinsic to the concept of homeland. One way to abase it is...
View ArticleAmid controversy, movie directors head to Australia for launch of “1915”
LOS ANGELES — Bloodvine Media announced this week the Australia release of the feature film 1915, a psychological thriller dealing directly with the Armenian Genocide, which marks its 100th anniversary...
View ArticleRecipes: Grilled Eggplant and Chopped Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing
Ingredients 1 large eggplant or 2-3 Japanese eggplant, sliced in ½-inch pieces or chunks 6-7 cups romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce, radicchio, escarole, endive, kale and/or spinach (or any choice of...
View ArticleArmenian Police Forcefully Disperse Yerevan Protesters, 18 Injured
YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Armenian police used force and water cannons to clear a demonstration in central Yerevan overnight after a standoff with activists protesting against rising electricity prices. In...
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