July 17, 2026

    Vignettes on continuity and change in Yerevan

    “Assalamu alaykum.” Nobody had ever approached me in Yerevan and greeted me that way before. Quite…
    July 17, 2026

    Armenian rose grower forced to sell home, greenhouses amid Russia…

    The “Geghetsik Varder” (Beautiful Roses) greenhouse enterprise, located in the Mayisyan village of Shirak province, is…
    July 16, 2026

    Diplomatic and operational power struggles shape TRIPP

    YEREVAN — The struggle over TRIPP is no longer confined to diplomatic statements. Last week, representatives…
    July 16, 2026

    Aida Zilelian on why kids need to tell their stories…

    Drawing on more than two decades as an educator, writer and storyteller, Aida Zilelian recently delivered…
    July 15, 2026

    Beyond the “King of Armenians” syndrome: A blueprint for strategic…

    On June 25, the newly established Institute for Security Analysis (ISA), in partnership with NAASR and…
    July 10, 2026

    Aliyev needs a clear reminder!

    If President Aliyev, the dictator of Azerbaijan, moved any slower in concluding a peace treaty with…
    July 10, 2026

    Neither Empowered nor Erased: Armenian Cypriots and the Politics of…

    Editor’s note: In this essay, Ellie Krikorian explores the history and identity of the Armenian community…
    July 9, 2026

    ARF Bureau statement on June 7 parliamentary elections

    The parliamentary elections held in Armenia on June 7 will remain in our modern history as…
    July 9, 2026

    Congressional panel calls out Turkey’s aggression and denial

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission convened back-to-back hearings on June 3 and…
    July 9, 2026

    Tsarukyan’s arrest sparks political uproar

    YEREVAN — On July 3, Gagik Tsarukyan published an unusually reflective statement on Facebook. The leader…

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    Armenia

      July 17, 2026

      Why Goris is worth the journey

      July 17, 2026

      Vignettes on continuity and change in Yerevan

      July 17, 2026

      Armenian rose grower forced to sell home, greenhouses amid Russia export crisis

      July 16, 2026

      Armenia’s dance traditions bring a new generation together

      July 16, 2026

      Diplomatic and operational power struggles shape TRIPP

      Voices

      Culture

      Special Reports

      Literary Corner

        July 17, 2026

        “The Blooms That Fall” on beauty and imperfection through nature’s seasons

        Recently published, “The Blooms That Fall,” by Angelina Der Arakelian–Dennington, with illustrations by Art Deno, illuminates the complexity of human…
        July 11, 2026

        A jar of cherry jam

        A thousand spoonfuls won’t suffice To satisfy this sweet tooth Helplessly entering its demise  My mind won’t stop replaying The…
        July 1, 2026

        Leslie Ayvazian brings rebellious insight to one-woman show “Mention My Beauty”

        Actor and playwright Leslie Ayvazian recently presented her one-woman performance piece, “Mention My Beauty,” at the Off-Broadway New York Theatre…
        June 8, 2026

        Poem: Hollenbeck Park

        Rising within my ancestors’ strength Kara-Kala heirlooms preserved in reverence Across the first sea, they bravely sailed Purpose etched in…
        May 29, 2026

        Book review: “First Rule of Fire”

        There are certain books that feel less like discoveries and more like encounters waiting to happen — stories that speak…
        May 22, 2026

        my people

        (after Langston Hughes) prayer-engravers,    shoorch bar dancers,       poets—   dogged inventors of our future,      …
        May 21, 2026

        The story of my passion and struggle

        The plane lands. I step out of the airport. I breathe the air before getting on the bus. This feels…
        May 10, 2026

        This is what I do

        I’m on a mission. Sounds corny, but I am. In writing for the Armenian Weekly, I’ve made no secret that…

        Youth

          July 15, 2026

          Watertown youth delegate attends Democratic state convention 

          Rosdom Kaligian of Watertown attended the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention at the DCU Center in Worcester, the ANC of Eastern Massachusetts reported. He was…
          July 14, 2026

          Why I love being an AYF-YOARF Junior

          What makes someone love being an AYF-YOARF Junior?  Is it the friendships? The educationals? The dances, Junior Athletic Games, Junior Seminar or local chapter…
          July 13, 2026

          10 books every AYF-YOARF member should read

          Being a member of the AYF-YOARF is about more than attending meetings, participating in events and making lifelong friendships. It is also about learning…
          July 8, 2026

          Bridging the gap between generations

          Over the past few months, the Homenetmen Scouts of Boston have been working with the seniors of the community in an effort to bridge…
          July 6, 2026

          North American AYF regions issue statement on hostages’ 1,000th day in captivity 

          Editor’s note: This statement was released June 29, 2026.  Today, the Armenian Youth Federation Western United States, Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian…
          June 25, 2026

          AYF members gather for ARF Educational Weekend in Liberty, New York

          LIBERTY, N.Y. — From May 29-31, 2026, members of the Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern Region gathered in Liberty,…
          June 24, 2026

          Foundation for Armenian Youth supports first-time campers at AYF Junior Seminar

          The Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Central Executive extends its sincere appreciation to the Foundation for Armenian Youth for its…
          June 22, 2026

          Junior Seminar 2026 unites youth under “Our Identity, One Mission”

          LIGONIER, Pa. — This year’s 54th annual Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern Region Junior Seminar brought together 238 dedicated…
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