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Philadelphia Thrives
“We Not Only Survived, We Thrive,” a one-of-a-kind exhibit and symposium that took place in Philadelphia from April 10-12 in commemoration of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, was a resounding...
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Artsakh Holds Parliamentary Elections
ARF Garners around 20 Percent of Vote, Gains 3 Majoritarian Seats STEPANAKERT, NKR (A.W.)—The Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR, or Artsakh) held its 6th legislative elections on Sun., May 3, in which 7...
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Providence ‘Kristapor’ ARF Holds Centennial Memorial Dinner
On Fri., April 24, the Armenian Cultural Association of America, Inc., Rhode Island branch, hosted the Providence ARF Armenian Genocide Centennial Memorial Dinner at the Omni Providence Hotel. Hagop...
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Sarajian: #TurkeyFailed, but Our Work Has Just Begun
In sports, players win and lose all the time. Often you can learn more from losing than winning. When elite athletes lose, it can be demoralizing. You feel like you got punched in the gut. All the...
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Soccer: Managerial Change for the Armenian National Team
Special for the Armenian Weekly Following Armenia’s dramatic 2-1 qualifying defeat at the hands of Albania on March 29 at the Elbasan Arena, head coach Bernard Challandes tendered his resignation from...
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills today confirmed reports that a U.S.-Armenia Trade and Investment (TIFA) Treaty will be signed during President Serge Sarkisian’s working visit this...
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ARS Urgent Appeal: Aleppo Armenian Community in Crisis
The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA calls on its members and supporters to aid the Armenian community of Aleppo, as the civil war in Syria enters a new and dangerous phase. The Armenian...
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Tuzla’s Camp Armen under Demolition
Says Paylan: ‘We will resist’ ISTANBUL (A.W.)—Camp Armen, the former summer camp located in the Tuzla district of Istanbul, which provided asylum for Armenian orphans until 1983, underwent demolition...
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Remembering the Armenians of Ethiopia
Special for the Armenian Weekly At the beginning of March, a Requiem was offered for my parents and for the Sevadjian clan, and it transported me back 40 years to when I had last been to a service in...
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ARF Delegation Meets with President Sarkisian in DC
WASHINGTON (A.W.)—An Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) delegation headed by ARF Bureau member Khatchig Mouradian met with Armenia’s President Serge Sarkisian. ARF Bureau member Khatchig Mouradian...
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From Survival to Revival: Boston Youth Hold Centennial Vigil
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the youth of Greater Boston led their community during a vigil at the Armenian Heritage Park on April 24. Thousands of Armenians and...
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Nalbandian, Afeyan Hold Press Conference on Genocide Centennial
WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Armenia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandian joined the National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial (NCAGC) chair and 100 LIVES co-founder, Noubar Afeyan, in a...
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US-Armenia Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
ANCA Welcomes Signing, Urges Negotiations for a New U.S.-Armenia Double Tax Treaty WASHINGTON—Following years of Armenian American advocacy and U.S.-Armenia diplomacy, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward...
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Armenian President Visits U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
WASHINGTON—On May 6, Armenia’s President Serge Sarkisian visited the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum as part of his three-day trip to Washington, D.C. The President’s visit took place on the eve of the...
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AYF Hosts Socialist Youth World Council in Yerevan
YEREVAN—Over 160 participants gathered today at the invitation of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), the youth organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, for the 2015 International Union...
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Artsakh Celebrates 23rd Anniversary of Shushi Liberation
SHUSHI, NKR (A.W.)—On the 23rd anniversary of the Liberation of Shushi and Nagorno Karabagh Republic (NKR) Army Day, a number of celebration events were held in Shushi on May 8. Artsakh (NKR) President...
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Socialist Youth World Council Adopts Resolution Calling for Armenian Genocide...
YEREVAN (A.W.)—The International Union of Socialist Youth (IUSY) World Council unanimously passed a resolution on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, condemning the denial of the genocide...
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29 Heroes Recognized for Contributions to Armenian Community at Centennial...
Presidents Wilson and Reagan, the American Red Cross, the New York Times, and Numerous Foreign Governments among Recipients WASHINGTON—Twenty-nine individuals and organizations were given Hero Awards...
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Aram I: Cheap Reconciliation Generates Injustice
Biden, Power Listen in as Aram I Calls for Justice WASHINGTON (A.W.)—During the prayer service on May 7 commemorating the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, titled “The Holy Martyrs of the Armenian...
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Greater Boston Community Prepares for Pontifical Visit May 27
WATERTOWN, Mass.—After a deluge of genocide commemorations, there appears no rest for the weary of St. Stephen’s Apostolic Church. With nearly no time to catch their breath, members are diligently at...
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