PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Armenian Students Association (ASA) has announced its 8th annual poetry competition, in memory of Arthur Halvajian, a trustee who led its Board in sponsoring the first competition. As in past years, ASA is […]
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has received a congratulatory message from US President Donald Trump on Armenia’s Independence Day. A translation of the message is below. “Dear Mr. Prime Minister: On behalf of the American people, […]
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Weekly is pleased to announce the newest addition to its staff. Leeza Arakelian is a seasoned journalist, who has written and produced for local and network television news including Boston 25 and […]
WATERTOWN, Mass.—In its latest issue, the Armenian Review has published a thematic volume on the topic of “Queering Armenian Studies.” Edited by Tamar Shirinian and Carla Karapetian Giorgi, the issue includes research articles, interviews, book […]
TBILISI—An Armenian female Mixed Martial Arts fighter honored the life of a slain Armenian officer with her most recent victory in the ring. Karine Karapetyan defeated Azeri Rena Safarova in the Tbilisi International Mixed Martial […]
On September 3, 2018 the unveiling of the bust of Rev. Dr. Janbazian, sculpted by Rev. Janbazian’s brother Hagop Janbazian, took place at the Movses Janbazian No. 79 Middle School of Yerevan. The ceremony was […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A bill that would require the divestment of California public employee retirement funds from Turkish-controlled investments over the country’s denial of the Armenian Genocide is still waiting for Governor Jerry Brown’s signature. The California […]
Final Chapter Standings Place Chapter Points 1 Philadelphia 161 2 Greater Boston 149 3 New Jersey 72 4 Detroit 63.5 5 Providence 48 6 Chicago 32 7 North Andover 30 8 Washington D.C. 15 9 […]
The Holy Cross Cathedral on Aghtamar Island is welcoming the faithful once again. On Sunday, September 9, acting Armenian Patriarch Aram Ateshian led a mass reportedly attended by hundreds since its closure in 2015. Turkey […]
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.– The non-profit organization Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA), which has been partnering Cambridge with the city of Yerevan since 1987, has once again been awarded a grant from the United States Library of […]
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