Month: August 2024

Secular encroachment in the Armenian diaspora

As Armenians in the western diaspora, we live unique lives. Our existence as a distinct and active ethnic group should…

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Azerbaijan pauses “Zangezur corridor” discussions ahead of COP29

YEREVAN—Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku this November, Azerbaijan made a surprising move by placing…

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The Region in Brief

Armenia In the wake of the earthquake that struck Armenia a few days ago, authorities have established a commission to…

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Book Review | Lydia’s Journey: An Armenian Refugee’s Story

Lydia’s Journey: An Armenian Refugee’s Story By Katherine Covell 232 pages Published 2023 Lydia’s Journey: An Armenian Refugee’s Story is…

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Mer Herosner shares Armenian history with a new generation

Mer Herosner is an inquisitive and gripping podcast that delves into Armenian history. Vahe Vic Aslanyan and Mike Balian host…

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A journey to Vank in western Armenia

Recently, I returned from a journey to western Armenia leading a small group of friends to their ancestral villages. Prior to embarking…

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Armenia’s athletes bring home four medals from Paris Olympics

The world’s greatest collection of sporting events is now in the history books. Athletes came together for the closing ceremony…

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AYF interns experience Armenia for the first time

YEREVAN—Embarking on a journey to a place deeply rooted in one’s heritage is a powerful experience, filled with both discovery…

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AYF interns visit Lori, Ijevan and Dilijan

By Nyree Kourkounian, Areni Panosian and Raffi Sarrafian Our group was particularly excited to go on a three-day trip around…

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Vacationing in Armenia — so close, yet so far

After studying abroad for seven years and finally returning to Armenia, I wanted to make this summer a special one…

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