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Armenia’s First Solar Plant to Begin Construction in 2019
The Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund (R2E2) is moving ahead with plans to begin construction on a 55 MW utility-scale photovoltaic solar plant in the Gegharkunik region east of...
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Ferrahian Students to Perform Berberian’s ‘The Pink Elephant’
The arts in schools have always been underestimated. Outside the realm of academics, the focus seems to be heavily placed on sports or extracurricular activities that polish résumés for soon to be...
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St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2017 Graduation Ceremonies Take...
WATERTOWN, Mass.—In June 2017, St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) successfully completed its 33rd academic year. The Graduation Ceremonies were held on June 15 (K) and June 16...
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Official Ribbon-Cutting for New Bathroom and Shower Facility Takes Place at...
By Michael Bahtiarian Special for the Armenian Weekly FRANKLIN, Mass. (A.W.)—On a recent hot Sunday afternoon, Camp Haiastan held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its long-awaited facilities expansion:...
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10th Pan-Homenetmen Games Dedicated to Organization’s Centennial Kick off in...
YEREVAN (Asbarez)—The 10th Pan-Homenetmen Games kicked off Saturday with a parade of athletes in the center of the city setting the stage for the centennial celebrations of the founding of the athletic...
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Armenia, Israel Sign Cooperation Agreements
YEREVAN—On July 25, Armenia’s Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian met the Minister of Regional Cooperation of Israel Tzachi Hanegbi, who arrived in Yerevan on an official visit. On July 25,...
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ANCC Calls Upon the Canadian Government to Immediately Halt Azerbaijani Arms...
OTTAWA, Canada—The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) said in a statement on July 26 that it is appalled to learn that the Canadian government has granted an export permit for the transfer of...
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Alik Arzoumanian Among Artists Featured at ‘Forever Young: Picture Book Art...
WATERTOWN, Mass. (Wicked Local)—The Mosesian Center for the Arts recently announced “Forever Young: Picture Book Art Exhibition,” on view now through Sept. 15, at 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. The...
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ANC of Canada Launches Action Alert to Halt the Export of Canadian Weapons to...
OTTAWA—The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC), in collaboration with the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) of Canada, recently launched an online action alert, calling on the Canadian...
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Drs. Raffy Hovanessian and Nurhan and Celeste Helvacian to Headline AMAA...
PARAMUS, N.J.—“The AMAA (Armenian Missionary Association of America) has been in my blood from an early age,” stated Dr. Raffy Hovanessian in a telephone conversation with this writer. The eminent...
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Celebrating Rev. Dr. John Markarian’s 100th in Support of Haigazian University
By Gilda Buchakjian (Kupelian) PARAMUS, N.J.—On the occasion of the upcoming centennial of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), a splendid program organized by the development...
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Literary Critic Ter-Khachatryan to Lecture on Panos Terlemezian in N.J.,...
WATERTOWN, Mass.—Yervand Ter-Khachatryan, a prominent literary critic from Armenia, will be in the United States on a book tour sponsored by the Tekeyan Cultural Association (TCA) of the United States...
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ANCA-WR Brings Community Leaders Together for Meeting with Congresswoman...
LOS ANGELES—Leaders and supporters of the Armenian National Committee of America—Western Region (ANCA-WR) joined together to meet with Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D- Hawaii), a member of the House...
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Armenian Foundation Commits to Major Investment with HIKEArmenia
YEREVAN—Earlier this year, the Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation approached ONEArmenia about accelerating investment into HIKEArmenia to scale the program more quickly and to enhance its impact. In...
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Larry Avedesian (1939-2017), Detroit AYF Alumnus
By Ned Apigian Larry Avedesian (1939-2017) Larry and I are both graduates of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) “University,” from the “College” of the AYF, the ARF’s youth organization. It...
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A New Folk Orchestra Is Born in Shushi
SHUSHI, Artsakh—The Naregatsi Art Institute (NAI) Shushi Center recently announced the formation of the Armenian folk instrumental Naregatsi Shushi Orchestra. The Naregatsi Art Institute (NAI) Shushi...
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Changing Diasporas: Concepts and Approaches
YEREVAN—Already in its sixth year, the 2017 Armenian Higher Education Initiative Summer Program brought together 20 leading young scholars and practitioners for a multifaceted look at the subject of...
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Report: Nişanyan House Hotel Complex to Be Demolished
ISTANBUL, Turkey (A.W.)—Turkish authorities have decided to demolish the Nişanyan House hotel complex owned by Turkish-Armenian intellectual, travel writer, entrepreneur, and researcher Sevan Nişanyan,...
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Musaner to Perform at Watertown’s ACEC Tomorrow Evening
The Second Installment of ‘Jazz in the Courtyard’ to Take Place on Aug. 4, at 7:30 p.m. WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—The second installment of the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center’s and Hamazkayin...
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Armenian Government Approves Anti-Smoking Plan
YEREVAN—The government of Armenia approved a proposed anti-smoking strategy on Aug. 3. Health Minister Levon Altunyan said strategy aims to implement various programs to help decrease tobacco use in...
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