Month: May 2017
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May- 2017 -3 MayEditorials
The Difference Between Light and Darkness on World Press Freedom Day
This morning, I woke up to a Facebook post made by Artsakh Ombudsman (Human Rights Defender) Ruben Melikyan, congratulating me…
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3 MayHeadlines
Armenian Genocide Commemorated at Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA, Ga.—On April 25, the Georgia State Capitol was crowded with members of the Georgia Armenian community, who had…
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3 MayNews
Russian Soldier Convicted of Murder of Gyumri Family May Serve Sentence in Russia
YEREVAN—Russian soldier Valery Permyakov, who was convicted of murdering an Armenian family of seven in Gyumri, may serve his…
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3 MayNews
Proactive Advocacy Prevents New Genocide Denial Ads and Billboards
WATERTOWN, Mass.—Sixteen national organizations joined an Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) initiative earlier this year to prevent…
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3 MayNews
Nalbandian and Tillerson Compliment U.S.-Armenia Relations
YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently exchanged letters on the…
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2 MayNews
Power Speaking Truth: Members of Congress Commemorate Genocide; Condemn Turkey’s Denial
WASHINGTON—United States Senators and Representatives participated in coast to coast community and coalitions forums, raised their voices on the…
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2 MayHeadlines
His Eminence Methodios Leads First Ever Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston Armenian Genocide Commemoration
His Eminence’s Full Remarks Available Below BOSTON, Mass. (A.W.)—On April 22, His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios—the spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox…
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2 MayHeadlines
Raising Genocide Awareness on the Brooklyn Bridge
NEW YORK—The iconic Brooklyn Bridge served as a site of genocide awareness on April 22, as over 100 people—including Armenian…
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2 MayMy Turn
Azerbaijan Accused of Giving Millions in Bribes to Council of Europe
For years, the government of Azerbaijan has been showering politicians and dignitaries from around the world with expensive gifts,…
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2 MayNews
Markarian: ARF Cooperation with RPA to be Signed in Coming Days
YEREVAN (A.W.)—Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) leaders confirmed on May 2 that the party will sign a new cooperation deal with…
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