
Apigian-Kessel: Baptism by Fire
When a Non-Armenian Becomes a ‘Hars’ To my readers: This column is a setup for one that will follow next week, when I’ll bring you the story of an exceptional woman who became one part […]
When a Non-Armenian Becomes a ‘Hars’ To my readers: This column is a setup for one that will follow next week, when I’ll bring you the story of an exceptional woman who became one part […]
WIJK AAN ZEE, The Netherlands (A.W.)—On Jan. 29, Armenian chess player Levon Aronian, currently ranked no. 2 in the world, won first place at the prestigious Tata Steel Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, closing in […]
YEREVAN (A.W.)–The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women in December 2011 drafted a petition demanding Syunik Governor Suren Khachatrian’s dismissal from office. Khachatrian had publicly assaulted businesswoman Silva Hambardzumian on Nov. 14 in the lobby […]
WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sun., Feb. 12, Canadian Armenian photographer Hrair “Hawk” Khatcherian will give an illustrated presentation on his latest book Yergir 2 Yergir (2011), a journey through Western Armenia. A globe-trotter and a pilgrim, Khatcherian […]
Preferential Treatment for Armenia’s Oligarchs and their Entourage In November 2011, Syunik Governor Suren Khachatryan (aka “Liska”) physically attacked businesswoman Silva Hambarzumyan in the lobby of the Marriot Hotel in Yerevan. He was reportedly angered […]
Ignorance is Bliss Love is what happens to men and women who don’t know each other. … W. Somerset Maugham Daffy-nition Ungrateful man: A parson who at least once a week abuses his best benefactor, […]
Secretary of State Dismisses Genocide as ‘Historical Debate’ in Public Comments to State Department Staff WASHINGTON, DC–The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply criticized remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who on Jan. […]
ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—Turkey is set to amend a law next month that aims to rid the country of illegal workers. Many view this move as retaliation against Armenians in light of the new bill criminalizing […]
The Caucasus On Jan. 23, President Serge Sarkisian met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in the Russian city of Sochi for a summit hosted by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. The aim was to get the two […]
The Artist Behind the Camera His name is Hrayr (Peter) Toukhanian, and he’s the producer, director, and editor of Muse Pictures, Inc., producers of film, digital video, HD video, and DVD’s. To locals he is […]
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