Soccer: Armenia Wins First Match Under Challandes
Special for the Armenian Weekly Armenia, with new head coach Bernard Challandes secured a 4:3 victory over United Arab Emirates on Tues., May 27 at the Stade de la Fontenettein in Carouge, Switzerland....
View ArticleNothing Should Be off the Negotiation Table
In April this year, French President Francois Hollande declared that “genocide” was the only word that could appropriately characterize the events of 1915; the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign...
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Louisiana State Senate Condemns Anti-Armenian Atrocities in Azerbaijan
Legislators Call for Azerbaijani Perpetrators in Sumgait, Baku, Maragha and Kirovabad to be Brought to Justice BATON ROUGE, La.—The Louisiana State Senate unanimously adopted a resolution, on May 28,...
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In Search of a Golden Age of Armenian-ness
Special for the Armenian Weekly Every year my whole family unites to roll dolma and sarma for hours. When it comes to what we actually eat for dinner the traditional fare for the evening is take-out...
View ArticleThe ANCA: Forging Consensus, Fostering Cooperation, Focusing on the Future
The ANCA stands up for the views, values, and vision of the Armenian American community. We’re, very simply, your voice. Your grassroots organization. The group that you can trust to bring Armenian...
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Hairenik, Weekly Celebrate Anniversaries in Chicago
CHICAGO, Ill. (A.W)—A banquet celebrating the 115th anniversary of Hairenik and the 80th anniversary of the Armenian Weekly took place at the home of Arpi Seferian on May 17. A scene from the event...
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Over $2 Million Raised for ANCA Civic Education Efforts at Telethon 2014
Unprecedented Grassroots Support Elevates ANCA Telethon 2014 LITTLE ARMENIA, Calif.—The ANCA Telethon 2014 rallied unprecedented grassroots support during its 6-hour nationwide broadcast on June 1,...
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Syria: Makloube and the Election
I remember that May afternoon like it was yesterday. We had just finished eating makloube at my uncle’s home. Makloube translates to “flipped over” in English. The food itself—consisting of meat, rice...
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Domestic Violence and the Preservation of ‘Family’ in Armenia
Special for the Armenian Weekly By Sophia Moradian & Karine Vann On Feb. 24, Hasmik Khachatryan, 27, stood in the courtroom of the Gegharkunik District in Gavar, Armenia, to testify against her...
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ARF Bureau Condemns Attacks on Aleppo
YEREVAN—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation Bureau issued an announcement on June 4 condemning the ongoing rocket attacks on the Syrian city of Aleppo and urging international action to end the...
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Aleppo Under Fire: The Ruins of Armenian Neighborhoods
ALEPPO, Syria (A.W.)—After enduring water shortage and blackouts last month, Syrian Armenians are once again facing obliteration. In the days leading up to the June 3 Syrian presidential elections, the...
View ArticleANCA Presses Administration for Answers about Turkey’s Role in Kessab Attack
Seeks Transparency and Accountability for Depopulation of Armenian Town by Terrorist Group WASHINGTON—The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) continues to press the Obama Administration for...
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ARS Central Executive Board’s Statement on the Recent Anti-Armenian Attacks...
The Central Executive Board of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) condemns, in no uncertain terms, the ongoing, indiscriminate shelling of Aleppo’s Armenian-populated Nor Kyough suburb since June 1....
View ArticlePerincek vs. Switzerland: Freedom of Expression Distorted
In a Dec. 17, 2013 judgment on the case of Perincek vs. Switzerland, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) denounced the conviction of Turkish nationalist Dogu Perincek by the Swiss courts. In...
View ArticleTurkey and Genocide Recognition: A Candid Assessment
Here we are within one year of an historic milestone in our quest for justice. It is now 99 years since the Ottoman-Turkish government unleashed the genocide that slaughtered some 1.5 million innocent...
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Genocide Education Project of RI Spreads Awareness
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—During the month of April, the Rhode Island (RI) branch of the Genocide Education Project participated in several events of significance. Co-chairs Pauline Getzoyan and Esther Kalajian...
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Armenians and Progressive Politics Conference Set for Sept. 26-27
Armeno-Turkish relations main conference theme CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—After a two-year hiatus, the “Armenians and Progressive Politics” (APP) conference will reappear on September 26-27 in Greater Boston....
View ArticleArmenia’s Changing Political Landscape
Special for the Armenian Weekly Armenia’s political landscape saw quite a few developments in the weeks following the resignation of former Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The events that transpired...
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Chef’s Night Cooks Up Storm for Heritage Park
It was the perfect marketing plan. Gather some of the best chefs in and around the city of Boston. Add some music. Showcase some VIPs and play to the crowd. Guests enjoy the offerings at a chef’s table...
View ArticleChairman Royce Schedules Committee Vote on Turkey Christian Churches...
Turkish Government Attacks Religious Freedom Measure WASHINGTON—The U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA), is set to consider H.R. 4347, the Turkey...
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