Concert Commemorates 25th Anniversary of Armenia Membership in UN
NEW YORK — On March 16, a concert dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s membership to the United Nations took place at the Lincoln Center of New York. Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of...
View ArticleRecipe Corner: Yellow Split Pea Soup with Mint, Browned Onions and Yogurt...
By Christine Vartanian Datian Yield: approx. 4 to 6 serving Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dried split yellow peas, picked over and rinsed 6-8 cups water, chicken or vegetable broth 2-3 tablespoons olive oil...
View ArticleHow Two Armenian Immigrants Made Turkish Delight an American Hit
By Tove K. Danoviech CASHMERE, Wash. (NPR) — In 1921, an ad in The Seattle Times touted a brand new candy called “Aplets,” a new confection made “from the finest Washington apples and honey and...
View ArticleBilgin Ayata to Discuss Constitutional Referendum and Political...
BELMONT, Mass. — Dr. Bilgin Ayata, assistant professor in political sociology, University of Basel, will give a lecture titled “Quo Vadis Turkey? The Constitutional Referendum and Political...
View ArticleCapitol Hill Viewing of “The Promise” Draws Capacity Congressional Audience
WASHINGTON — A special Capitol Hill viewing this evening of “The Promise” – the Armenian Genocide-era epic starring Christian Bale set for nationwide release on April 21st – drew a capacity crowd of...
View ArticleSecond Genealogy Conference Held in Michigan
By Amanda Berger DEARBORN, Mich. — The second annual Armenian Genealogy Conference was held at the University of Michigan—Dearborn on March 18 with related events being held at all the Detroit Armenian...
View ArticleADL Supreme Council Meets in New Jersey
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — The Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (ADL) Supreme Council held a regular meeting on the weekend of March 24 to 26 in New Jersey with the participation of members from various...
View ArticleContest for ‘The Promise’ Premiere with Stars of Film Raises Money for...
HOLLYWOOD — The deadline to purchase a raffle ticket to attend the VIP premiere of “The Promise” in Hollywood with the stars of the film, as well as the attend the afterparty, is Tuesday, April 4....
View ArticleNo Surprises at Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections
By Edmond Y. Azadian The much-anticipated parliamentary elections in Armenia were carried out on April 2 without significant deviations from the anticipated results. This was the first election since...
View ArticleBanner Unfurled at Bay Bridge to Commemorate Armenian Genocide
SAN FRANCISCO (San Francisco Chronicle) — Drivers headed into San Francisco over the Bay Bridge got a world history lesson without even asking Monday, April 3, when a huge banner commemorating the 1915...
View ArticleTiniest Patients with Biggest Problems Saved by Dr. Kris Guleserian
DALLAS — What is it like to hold the beating heart of a two-day-old child in your hand? What is it like to counsel distraught parents as they make some of the most difficult decisions of their lives?...
View ArticleRecipe Corner: Lemon Chicken and Spinach Soup with Mint
By Christine Vartanian Datian 2 1/2 cups cooked, skinless chicken breast, shredded 8 cups low sodium chicken broth or turkey broth (more to taste) 2 cups wide egg noodles 1 cup fresh spinach (torn to...
View ArticleHuman Rights Watch Urges Closing Orphanages in Armenia, Integrating Disabled...
By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff NEW YORK — Human Rights Watch (HRW), the New York-based humanitarian organization, in February released a report on the fate of children in Armenian...
View ArticleNew Yazidi Temple in Yerevan to Open This Year
YEREVAN (AFP) — A gleaming white structure topped with seven domes, set to be the world’s biggest Yazidi temple, is being built in a tiny village in Armenia. Long persecuted, most recently by Islamic...
View ArticleFlight Route between Armenia and Lebanon Established
YEREVAN (Public Radio of Armenia) — Armenia Airlines has officially launched direct flights between Yerevan and Beirut. Representatives of both countries say the event is of landmark importance for the...
View ArticleSchumer, Geragos to Speak at Times Square
NEW YORK — US Sen., Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and attorney Mark Geragos will speak at the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Sunday, April 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. Thousands will gather in Times...
View ArticleA Towering Mistake in Baku
By Edmond Y. Azadian Extreme vetting and due diligence are standards which President Donald Trump wishes to be exercised by everybody except for himself and his family. Before him, almost every...
View ArticleMinorities, Human Rights Discussed at Dink Tribute
By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The third annual Hrant Dink Memorial Peace and Justice Lecture took place on April 5 on the topic of minorities and human rights in...
View ArticleFeast of Holy Resurrection Celebrated
ECHMIADZIN — On April 16, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ. On the occasion of the feast, Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and...
View Article‘ArmComedy’ Duo Changing Armenia One Laugh at a Time
The two comedians from Armenia write and perform their own satirical news show, called “ArmComedy,” three times a week on the ArmNews TV channel. They have had many prominent guests on their show,...
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