In Sight
A Tale of Two Countries
“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times…” Like the famous Dickens’ classic, we live in an age of duality. It is indeed the best with the blessings of being both […]
coronavirus
Community News
Physicians of the Soul: The Armenian Clergy in the Era of Coronavirus
Last week, I interviewed several healthcare professionals in the Armenian American community for their thoughts and recommendations on the global COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the clergy of the Armenian Church were my focus. Both Catholicoi […]
Keeping the Faith
Christ vs. the Coronavirus
I know the title of today’s column sounds a bit cheesy, but please indulge me, I just couldn’t resist it. As we crawl our way out of Great Lent and prepare for Palm Sunday, I […]
News
Artsakh Holds Elections Amid Coronavirus Fears
STEPANAKERT, Artsakh—Artsakh held presidential and parliamentary elections on March 31, amid measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Artsakh reported that 76,471 out of 105,251 registered voters went to […]
News
Armenia extends stay-home order by 10 days
YEREVAN—Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Tuesday that Armenians were expected to stay at home for another 10 days. The initial stay-home order was enforced last week when the Prime MInister called on all Armenians […]
Community News
Miss Boston Kristina Ayanian Launches Food Donation Drive During COVID-19 Crisis
BURLINGTON, Mass.—Newly-crowned Miss Boston and Weekly contributor Kristina Ayanian is lending a helping hand during the current pandemic as the driving force behind a food donation project for local pantries and hospitals. “I didn’t think […]
Nonprofit News
Hamazkayin’s Detroit Chapter Launches YouTube Channel
By Shoghere Ourlian The Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society of Detroit was busy planning events and preparing for the start of its new dance season for the Hamazkayin Arax Dance Ensemble when COVID-19 put […]
Notes from the Pink City
Data mapping is a necessary tool against COVID-19. But mass surveillance doesn’t have to be.
This week, the Armenian government passed its most controversial measure yet in its struggle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, a motion that would allow authorities to access personal phone data passed a first […]
Nonprofit News
ARS Delivers Shipment of Medical Supplies to Artsakh to Fight COVID-19
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) announced its second shipment of precautionary medical equipment and supplies to the homeland, following the urgent request by the Ministry of Health of Republic of Artsakh (MOH) to help […]
Nonprofit News
ATP Shifts Gears to Present More Online Environmental Education Resources during Crisis
Environmental education has been one of Armenia Tree Project’s major programs for the past 15 years, so when schools closed and people began following the norms of social distancing to prevent the spread of the […]