Istanbul Church Crisis: Catholicos Karekin II Calls Patriarchal Candidates to...
ISTANBUL (Agos) — The process of Istanbul Armenian patriarchal election has accelerated after the resignation of Sahak Mashalyan, the head of the Clerical Assembly of the Patriarchate. On February 16,...
View ArticleHasan Jemal Sentenced to Prison
ISTANBUL (Armenpress) — Jemal Pasha’s grandson Hasan Jemal, a Turkish reporter who has recognized the Armenian Genocide, has been sentenced to 1 year and 3 months’ imprisonment for writing an article...
View ArticleADAA and Saroyan Foundation Host Exhibit at Opening of Antaeus Theatre in...
GLENDALE — Beginning March 2, the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) and the William Saroyan Foundation will host an exhibit of William Saroyan paintings at the new home of The Antaeus Theatre...
View ArticleRecipe Corner: Lemon Yogurt Hummus
By Christine Vartanian Datian Ingredients: 1 16 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained except for 1/4 cup of the liquid (use this liquid) 1 1/2 cups plain white Greek yogurt (more to taste) Juice of one large...
View ArticleAgreement Reached for Istanbul Patriarch Election, Ateshian to Resign on...
ECHMIADZIN — An agreement was hammered out at Holy Echmiadzin on February 24, clearing the way for new elections for the leadership of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. The unusual standoff had...
View ArticleMarrying Greek and Armenian Traditions in a Long-Awaited Ceremony
By Tammy La Gorce NEW YORK (New York Times) — Elena Sarkissian had plenty of time to figure out whether she wanted to marry Demetrios Orfanoudis before their wedding on January 21. First came five...
View ArticlePro-Kurdish HDP Leader Kicked Out of Turkish Parliament
By Amberin Zaman ANKARA (Al-Monitor) — Turkey’s beleaguered pro-Kurdish block was dealt a further blow on February 21 when the parliament stripped its imprisoned co-leader of her seat. An appeals court...
View ArticleAyo! Launches Critical Campaign for Day Care Center for Disabled Children
NEW YORK — Ayo!, the Fund for Armenian Relief’s crowdfunding platform, just launched a new campaign to raise funds for the Hrazdan Day Care Center for Disabled Children. The Center, which normally...
View ArticleTurkey Referred to Security Council over Imprisoned International Judge
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (DW) — As a judge in The Hague Aydin Sefa Akay should have had diplomatic immunity, but he was arrested for having a messaging app on his phone. As he languishes in prison an...
View ArticleCity of Orphans by Nora Nercessian: Book Review
By Aram Arkun Mirror-Spectator Staff The destruction of the Armenian Genocide manifested itself in countless ways. One was the huge number of children left orphaned. The largest orphanage in the world...
View ArticleSpring Concerts at Armenian Museum
WATERTOWN — The Armenian Museum of America will present its annual, free Spring Concert Series in the Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries. On Sunday, April 2, the concert series will kick-off with...
View ArticleFrench MP Asks President Hollande to Use Influence in Freeing Lapshin
PARIS (Armenpress) — Member of French National Assembly, Co-chair of Armenia-France Parliamentary Friendship Group François Rochebloine drew the attention of French President Hollande on the case of...
View ArticleDreams of a Free and Fair Election in Armenia
By Edmond Y. Azadian Armenia’s election campaign is running at full steam as April 2 is around the corner. There are nine alliances participating in the elections. Their slogans are out and most of the...
View ArticleRecipe Corner: Macaroni with Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
By Christine Vartanian Datian Ingredients: 1/2 pound macaroni or angel hair pasta 2 cups fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1/2 medium green bell pepper,...
View ArticleHye Pointe Church’s Cultural Center to Have Grand Opening on April 22
BRADFORD, Mass. — The Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Pointe broke ground on a new Family Life and Cultural Center in June 2016 on Route 125. This new center is the second phase of a three-phase...
View ArticleBaritones and Tenors in Musical Duels at Three Concerts
WORCESTER — Talents of the World, an international concert organization, is presenting “A Musical Duel of Tenors and Baritones” in three venues across the US: Mechanics Hall, Worcester, MA on March 31...
View ArticleFabulous Local Rhode Island Talent Shines Again
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On March 4, the Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church, presented a lively concert featuring local talents. The event took place in the Egavian Cultural Center....
View ArticleAurora Initiative Donates One Million Dollars of Scholarships to American...
YEREVAN — The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative in cooperation with Scholae Mundi Armenia will grant one million dollars in scholarships to students from Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt to study at...
View ArticleParis Street to Be Named for Zabel Yesayan
PARIS (armedia.am) — A street in Paris will be named for the late Armenian writer, Zabel Yesayan in honor of the official visit of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan to France. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo...
View ArticleRaising Spirits with ‘ArmComedy’ to Benefit Armenian Assembly and ATP
WINCHESTER, Mass. — The Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) will host the “ArmComedy” duo of Narek Margaryan and Sergey Sargsyan for their first-ever comedy...
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