WASHINGTON (A.W.)—Armenia ranks 55th in the world in terms of human freedom, according to the Human Freedom Index (HFI) 2016 report published on Nov. 29. According to the figures, which measure personal, civil, and economic […]
The Hamazkayin Toronto Klatsor chapter’s eleventh annual Pomegranate Film Festival (POM XI) concluded a five-day program of engaging cinema and unforgettable discourse celebrating filmmaking talent from around the world on Nov. 20. Thirty-eight films were […]
Members of the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women Organize Demonstration YEREVAN (A.W.)—Members of the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by organizing a demonstration […]
STRASBOURG, France (A.W.)—The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) fined Armenia for its unlawful approach and problematic investigation conducted by Armenian law-enforcement authorities in two different cases, on Nov. 24. In the first ruling, the […]
As the title suggests, this will be an atypical article. Since the Pilgrims arrival and survival at Plymouth Rock is being celebrated this week with the Thanksgiving holiday, I’ve made up a list of things […]
By Sabri Atman Though the majority of Assyrians are Christians—some agnostic and some atheists as well—there are also a large number of Muslim Assyrians that are proud of their Assyrian identity. “Crypto-Assyrian” is a term […]
YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian President Serge Sarkisian send a letter of condolences to the Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz on the occasion of the death of his brother Fidel Castro Ruz, extending and solidarity to him and […]
YEREVAN (A.W.)—The United Nations (UN) Armenia office released a statement on Nov. 28, strongly condemning recent cases of violence in the country. The statement particularly focuses on two cases of domestic violence that occurred over […]
LOS ANGELES—The 19th annual Hayastan All-Armenian Fund International Telethon raised $15,428,777 in donations and pledges. Proceeds from the pan-national event, which took place on Nov. 24 under the slogan “My Artsakh,” will benefit the rebuilding […]
A Poem by Daniel Varoujan Translated by the Zoryan Institute This poem is part of a collection titled, “The Song of the Bread.” It is an expression of thanks and an ask for blessing. It […]
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