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My Name is Shamiram
Special for the Armenian Weekly Hundreds of people in a well-lit room dotted with tables, and somehow I’m discovered amidst it all. I’m the shy, 14-year-old being approached by a short, stubby, eager...
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Miracle: A Der Hayr’s Reflections on the 2016 April War
Special for the Armenian Weekly What happened in Artsakh in the month of April of last year contains a historical mystery—it was not merely a limited war. If we dig deeper, we may uncover an important...
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Germany to Prohibit Erdogan Rally in Hamburg
BERLIN, Germany (A.W)— Germany says that it would be inappropriate for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to hold a rally in front of his supporters in Germany on the sidelines of the G20 summit....
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‘Tsavt Tanem’: Untranslatable and Universal
Special for the Armenian Weekly It was a busy, bustling day in the Cascade—a communal square in the heart of ancient Yerevan. Accessed by steep stairs, the Cascade was full of vendors, tourists, and...
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The Armenian Weekly, Hairenik Weekly Announce New Print Format
WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The Armenian Weekly and Hairenik Weekly are pleased to announce that the two newspapers will be adopting a new format in the coming month. The Armenian Weekly and the Hairenik...
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Over 35 U.S. Representatives Call on State Department to Stop Controversial...
Trott and Pallone Lead Congressional Letter Calling on State Department to Reject Deal Following May 16 Beatings by Turkish President Erdogan’s Security Detail WASHINGTON—Congressional Armenian Caucus...
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AYF Summer 2017: Lost In Revelation
The “AYF Summer 2017” section of the Armenian Weekly’s Youth page will highlight the 2017 summer programs of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation...
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Whither the Diaspora?
Yesterday, I was talking to a friend when a question posed prompted this topic of discussion. I’d been stuck, with no good ideas for this week’s piece, so I owe a debt of gratitude for this question....
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Diversity Our Strength
By Harout Manougian Harvard Kennedy School – Class of 2019 2017ANCA Leo Sarkisian Intern The motto on the coat of arms of the City of Toronto reads “Diversity Our Strength.” Having grown up in that...
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ANCA Welcomes Largest Summer Internship Class in Program’s 30 Year History
2017 Interns Learn Grassroots Advocacy, Advance Policy Priorities, Make Connections in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON—Hailing from California to Massachusetts, Michigan and Montreal, they have all...
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The ANCA at Work: Advancing Armenian Priorities at the White House, State...
WASHINGTON—Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) national and regional leaders explored opportunities for broader U.S.-Armenia cooperation, expanded foreign assistance, checks on Azerbaijani...
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Thank You, Canada—150 Has Never Looked so Good!
Hey Canada, Even though it’s been a while since I’ve left, I have not forgotten about you or how good you’ve been to me… ‘Even though it’s been a while since I left, I have not forgotten about you or...
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Top Senate Democrat Schumer Cosponsors Bipartisan Armenian Genocide Resolution
Backs Resolution Calling for Turkish Acknowledgement of Armenian Genocide WASHINGTON—Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), a decades-long outspoken advocate of justice for the Armenian...
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Unseen Armenia: Armenia’s Festivals
Travelers to Armenia visit our beautiful churches, fortresses, archaeological sites, and scenic vistas in Armenia’s mountains and valleys. But other venues can bring visitors closer to Armenian life...
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Beyond Nationalism: The Case for Engaged Patriotism on the Eve of the 100th...
By Varak Ketsemanian and Raffy Ardhaldjian Special to the Armenian Weekly May 28 just passed and Armenians celebrated Republic Day—the holiday that commemorates the day when Armenia became a republic...
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Azerbaijan Suffers Major Losses as Tensions Rise on Line of Contact
Azerbaijani Military Post Damaged, Servicemen Killed in Response to Heavy Shelling of Armenian Positions STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—In the evening of July 4, the Artsakh Ministry of Defense announced...
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2017 AYF Olympics: The Bands
2017 Armenian Youth Federation Senior Olympic Games, Hosted by the AYF-YOARF Racine “Armen Garo” Chapter, to Take Place in Downtown Milwaukee The supreme aim (mission) of the Armenian Youth Federation...
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Amnesty International Turkey Director, Seven Other Human Rights Defenders...
Amnesty Secretary General Calls for Their Immediate and Unconditional Release LONDON, U.K. (Amnesty International)—Idil Eser, the Director of Amnesty International Turkey, was detained on June 5 along...
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Off the Beaten Path: The Caves of Armenia
Special for the Armenian Weekly Armenia is known for its ancient monasteries in the mountains, its historic brandy, and its warm-hearted hospitality—a small country in the southern Caucuses bridging...
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European Parliament Votes for Turkey EU Accession Talks to be Suspended
MEP Kati Piri: ‘This Parliament Speaks with One, Clear, and Loud Voice in Condemning the Turkish Government’s Serious Decline in Democratic Standards…’ BRUSSELS, Belgium— Turkey’s European Union (EU)...
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