Month: May 2020

Unscientific observations from my daily walks through post-lockdown Yerevan

Last week, I started going back to the office. After 50 days of ordering groceries online, watching Tiger King with…

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ANCA Eastern Region Initiates #60for60 Fundraising Campaign

WATERTOWN, Mass. – The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) has initiated a fundraising campaign seeking a $60…

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Children and Parents Embrace ‘Pokrig’ Online Learning Platform

The Pokrig Tale site continues to publish stories in Western Armenian and help visitors learn Armenian during the quarantine. Pokrig…

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Dandeegeen Diaries—Chapter 6: Lahmejun

As the COVID-19 quarantine has extended into May, many have joined the ranks of our growing cooking community, making valiant…

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GenEd Project Launches Contest for Educators

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The Genocide Education Project (GenEd) knows there are many educators who have used GenEd’s workshops and…

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COVID-19 Provided Opportunity to Pursue the Armenian Cause Online

The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the traditional plans of Armenians around the world to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide…

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Armenia enters “new phase” of COVID-19 pandemic response as businesses reopen

YEREVAN—Most businesses across Armenia have been allowed to reopen on Monday as the country relaxes COVID-19 related lockdown measures even…

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Diasporan Affairs Office Launches New Program, “Diaspora Connected”

As a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan was obligated to cancel…

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AYF Armenia Launches “Help your Compatriot” Initiative

YEREVAN—Due to the spread of COVID-19, a state of emergency has been in effect in Armenia since March 16. Public…

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Bland 24th, But…

With apologies to readers for the week I took off from writing, I’m back with the COVID-instigated doldrums behind me.…

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