Over a year has passed since Israel began its military assault and siege in the Gaza Strip, which has been deemed by multiple human rights organizations and international agencies as a genocide. More than 45,000 […]
As Syria struggles to recover from the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the status of minorities and their future is among the most crucial questions. Although many people have celebrated the downfall of Assad’s dictatorship, […]
Last week, after sending the newspaper off to the printer, I checked into social media. The first post I saw was a list of mutual aid resources to help those affected by the devastating wildfires […]
Syunik, the southernmost province of Armenia, is home to a vibrant Armenian community. I was fortunate to visit the Chitchian family and spend a day in the village of Nrnadzor with my family. I was […]
The current bullying action by U.S. President elect Donald Trump regarding the Panama Canal, Greenland and Canada is also an ominous threat to Armenia. If Trump implements what he says, this will whet the appetites […]
When was the last time a speaker of the Western dialect of Armenian named one of their sons after the most prominent king of Bagratid Armenia, Kakig (Գագիկ)? Though some boys might be called by […]
In the same week that the Armenian Weekly published my piece thanking editor emeritus Pauline Getzoyan for her five years of stewardship of the Weekly, I read the first piece by our new editor Lilly […]
Much of the Armenian population might assume that the country’s top foreign investor is Russia. Others might believe it’s the European Union. However, few people would ever think that in 2023 Armenia’s top foreign investor […]
Today marks the first issue of The Armenian Weekly in its 91st year. A milestone, yes — but for me, it’s also a time to reflect on the weight of history and the legacies we […]
The Armenian Genocide of 1915 marked a devastating chapter in history. Over 1.5 million Armenians were systematically exterminated by the Ottoman Empire through deportations, death marches and mass killings. Despite international sympathy, the global response […]
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