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An Age-Old Question
It can be viewed as a miracle that Armenians continue to exist as a people today. No doubt many-an-editorial for the Armenian Weekly has begun on such a note, but it still rings true. Readers may have...
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12th Annual ANCA Eastern Region Gala Honorees Announced
NEW YORK—Community leaders and grassroots advocates from throughout the Eastern U.S. will gather to mark a year of progress and share plans for future successes at the 12th Annual Armenian National...
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GALAS Responds to Recent Violence Against LGBTQ Activists
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—The Gay and Lesbian Armenian Society (GALAS) has issued a statement calling on government officials in Armenia to condemn the recent violence against nine individuals in...
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Tracing the Revolution
Children celebrate in Yerevan’s Republic Square following Nikol Pashinyan’s election as prime minister (Photo; Sofia Manukyan/The Armenian Weekly) Over the last few days in Armenia, I’ve searched to...
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Research Your Armenian Roots—What You Need to Know (Part IV)
This article is part of a continuing series documenting the available records for research into one’s Armenian family roots. Part I in the series supplied a historical background on the Armenian...
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Click to view slideshow. Over the weekend of July 28th and 29th, the annual Lowell Folk Festival celebrated its 32nd anniversary. More than 200,000 people travel to Lowell yearly to partake in this...
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AYF Donates Welcome Sign for Arajamugh Village
AYF-YOARF interns at the new entry sign to Arajamugh (Photo courtesy of AYF) ARAJAMUGH, Artsakh—On Saturday July 14, the residents of Arajamugh, a village by the southeast border of Artsakh, gathered...
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Kocharian’s Arrest Ruled Unconstitutional
Robert Kocharian (Photo: RFE/RL Azatutyun Armenian Service) YEREVAN—Armenia’s Criminal Court of Appeals on Monday ruled former president Robert Kocharian’s pre-trial custody as unconstitutional and...
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What Do U.S.-Armenia Relations Look Like Under Pashinyan?
Armenia, certainly, has friendly relations with the U.S. There are no disputes between them. However, unlike their neighbors Georgia and Azerbaijan, Armenia doesn’t enjoy high-level bilateral...
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Trying to Make Sense of the Turkey-U.S. Rift
I have just authorized a doubling of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum with respect to Turkey as their currency, the Turkish Lira, slides rapidly downward against our very strong Dollar! Aluminum will...
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Philly AYF Olympics – Your Foodie Destination
By Michael Shamlian The Philadelphia chapter dance If you haven’t been to Philly since the last AYF Olympics held here in 2010, you have missed a revolution. The city that used to only be famous for...
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Local Organization in Vanadzor Steps It Up For the Disabled
Kamo is one of eight founding members, all disabled, of Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities, an NGO based in Vanadzor. He walks with difficulty, using a walker on wheels, from the main street of the...
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Hey Armenia, We Need to Talk
Gay Pride Parade in the City of Hull, UK (Photo: Tony Webster/Wikimedia) Last week, I visited Armenia for the first time as an adult, to attend my nephew’s baptism. I decided to take the opportunity to...
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Highlights From Pashinyan’s First 100 Days Speech
Hundreds of thousands gathered at Republic Square on Friday for a rally to mark Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s first 100 days in office. (Photo: Asbarez) YEREVAN—Hundreds of thousands of people...
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Mothering in the Motherland: A Column About Parenting in Armenia
The most common question I hear from the Diaspora in America these days is, “What is it like raising children in Armenia?” It feels ironic because if they knew the truth, I’m sure they would move here...
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Cabin Fever: Notes From Camp, Part II
This is part two of a two part series featuring notes from Camp Haiastan campers in the summer of 2018 (Part 1). Feels Like Home “My very first day of camp was when I was twelve years old. I was very...
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ANCA Interns Wrap-Up Action-Packed Summer of Diplomacy, Advocacy, and...
WASHINGTON, DC—The Armenian National Committee of America Leo Sarkisian (LSI) and Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program (CGP) summer class returned to their communities, excited to work with...
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A View From Yerevan: Summarizing Pashinyan’s Achievements
Hundreds of thousands gathered at Republic Square on Friday for a rally to mark Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s first 100 days in office On August 17, Armenia’s new Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan...
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‘The Promise’ Director Terry George to Receive 2018 ANCA-ER Freedom Award
The ANCA Eastern Region’s prestigious Freedom Award is given annually to an individual who has made extraordinary contributions toward issues that concern Armenian-Americans. Previous ANCA-ER Freedom...
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From Being Inspired to Inspiring Others – Vahan Cardashian Awardee Ken Sarajian
The Vahan Cardashian Award is given annually to an ANCA supporter who demonstrates longstanding dedication and active involvement in the Armenian American community and its issues. The award is named...
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