YEREVAN (A.W.)—More than 300 Syrian-Armenian children who fled Aleppo in recent months are now studying at a school in Yerevan, and following the Syrian curriculum. Operating since 2012, the Giligian School (grades 1 to 9) […]
YEREVAN (A.W.)–President Barack Obama congratulated Serge Sarkisian on his re-election, which, he said, “presents opportunities to advance the relationship between our two countries and to build your legacy as a leader who solidifies Armenia’s reforms […]
YEREVAN (A.W.)—Amnesty International issued a statement on Feb. 28 calling on authorities in Armenia to investigate election-related human rights violations. “Amnesty International has received several reports of harassment including allegations of intimidation and use of […]
YEREVAN (A.W.)—At a rally on March 2 in Freedom Square, opposition leader Raffi Hovannisian responded to critics who have argued–since the beginning of the post-election movement dubbed “barevolution” (a combination of the words barev, “hello” […]
PORTLAND, Maine—Baku pogroms survivor Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte discussed her family’s narrow escape from Azerbaijani aggression and the need for expanded U.S. support for the development of the Republic of Nagorno Karabagh (NKR) with newly elected […]
Mgo Kassabian came of age. He joined a Gomideh while adhering to his father’s wishes, the late Rev. Vartan Kassabian, who filtered through the ranks himself before becoming ordained. All along, it’s what he wanted […]
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) will play host to children and their families for a fun-filled afternoon on March 17, with a broad range of activities including Armenian dance lessons (taught […]
I was a guest at the 2010 Vanetzi social evening, where I had a brief encounter with an unfamiliar face across the room. Who was that tall not traditionally Armenian-looking woman? Fortunately I was soon […]
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