Month: July 2013

ARS Convention Raises $17,750 for ‘Sponsor Syrian Family’ Campaign

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The 93rd Convention of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Eastern Region focused on assisting Syrian Armenians affected by the…

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ABMDR to Hold 2nd Annual ‘Walk of Life’

WATERTOWN, Mass.—On Sat., Sept. 28, the New England Chapter of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) will host its…

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Krafian Competes at USATF Region1 Championships

From July 5-7, Anoush Krafian competed for the Waltham Track Club at the USA Track & Field (USATF) Region 1…

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6K Raised for Syria Homenetmen Athletes

BELMONT, Mass.—Miles away from Aleppo, Syria, a special event was held in Belmont earlier this month to help fund the…

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Taxist Blues: Public Transport in Yerevan

I hate the taxis in Yerevan. Oh, all right, that’s not quite accurate. I dislike taking taxis in Yerevan, despite…

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Protesters Condemn Treatment of Armenian War Veteran in Russia

GYUMRI, Armenia (A.W.)—On July 17, around 30 people gathered near the Russian Consulate in Gyumri, the second largest city in…

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The Curse of Anahit

Once considered the “glory of our nation” by King Trdat III, the Armenian goddess Anahit has recently been revived through…

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Sayat Nova Dance Company to Perform in Boston July 19

By Shushan Yegoyan BOSTON, Mass.—Over the past 27 years, many young women and men have passed through the doors of…

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Heritage Park ‘Commemorates, Contributes to Entire City’

“Memorials are tricky,” wrote Karen Cord Taylor in “Downtown View” (June 18, 2013). “The most successful examples are, of course,…

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‘Golden Apricot’ Closing Ceremonies Mark a Decade in Film

YEREVAN (A.W.)—Winners of the annual Golden Apricot International Film Festival were announced on Sat., July 13 at the State Academic…

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