Month: March 2021

In Memoriam: Aghavni Assilian

Aghavni Zartarian, widow of Krikor Assilian since 2007, passed away peacefully of natural causes in Beirut during the early hours…

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Armenia and India’s Vision of “North-South Corridor”: A Strategy or a “Pipe Dream”?

On March 8, the Indian Ambassador to Iran Gaddam Dharmendra announced that India is planning on connecting the Chabahar port…

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Why did the Superior Court reject Governor’s denial of Sassounian’s pardon?

Last month, California Superior Court Judge William C. Ryan rejected Gov. Gavin Newsom’s refusal to accept the parole board’s decision…

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Self-care, community resilience and vaccines addressed at ARS of Eastern USA Seminar

On Saturday, March 20, over 80 community members participated in a virtual seminar organized by the Armenian Relief Society (ARS)…

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Armenian flag replaced along Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — The Armenian flag along Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway has been replaced, reported the Armenian National Committee (ANC)…

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City of Oxford, Ohio recognizes Artsakh

OXFORD, Ohio — Oxford, Ohio Mayor Mike Smith together with Councilmember Glenn Ellerbe has recognized Artsakh with a resolution dated…

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Armenia Tree Project receives EU grant

Armenia Tree Project (ATP) has been awarded a 695,000 euro grant from the European Union (EU) to increase environmental protection…

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Dr. Khatchig Mouradian to discuss concentration camps at Colgate University event

Dr. Khatchig Mouradian will be giving a virtual talk titled “Concentration Camps during the Armenian Genocide: A Comparative Perspective” at…

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AYF DC “Freedom Caravan” demands Azerbaijan’s immediate release of Armenian captives

WASHINGTON, DC – The Washington DC Armenian community demanded the immediate release of over 200 Armenian prisoners of war (POWs) and…

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37 Senators join Chairman Menendez in calling on President Biden to recognize Armenian Genocide

WASHINGTON, DC –A bipartisan group of 37 Senators has joined Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez (D-NJ) in calling…

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