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USAID Director Commits to a Mine-Free Artsakh
The HALO Trust signs, placed throughout Artsakh, share the lifesaving work of US-funded de-mining efforts and ensure local residents that the area is safe (Photo: ANCA) WASHINGTON—U.S. Agency for...
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ANCA Grassroots Advocates Hit Capitol Hill
Armenian Americans visiting Washington, DC for the centennial of the First Armenian Republic and the Smithsonian’s landmark “Armenia: Creating Home” program took to Capitol Hill yesterday to advance...
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NAASR Breaks Ground on New Global Center
Attendees from NAASR, SMMA, and Altair Construction (Photo: NAASR) BELMONT, Mass.—The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) marked the start of demolition of its aging and...
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Armen Garo Statue Unveiled at Armenian Embassy in Washington, D.C.
President Sarkissian offering remarks as Ambassador Hovhannissian looks on (Photo: Justin Kaladjian) WASHINGTON–A statue of Armen Garo (Garegin Pastermadjian)–who served as Armenia’s first diplomat in...
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Terry George, Joe Berlinger, Eric Esrailian Welcome Unprecedented Smithsonian...
“In the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s showing of ‘The Promise’ we see the power of art to break down barriers—including the wall that the U.S. government has, for far too long, erected against honest...
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ARS Welcomes Netherlands Chapter
The ARS welcomed the founding of the ARS Netherlands chapter-at-large on June 30 (Photo: ARS) ALMELO, Netherlands—The Armenian Relief Society, Inc. (ARS) welcomed the founding of the ARS Netherlands...
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Harutiun and Dzovinar Mateossian Bequeath $150,000 to the ARS Health Center...
The ARS Health Center in Akhourian (Photo: ARS) AKHOURIAN, Armenia—The Central Executive Board of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) recently announced a generous contribution of 200,000 Australian...
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Event: AYF Eastern Region’s 85th Anniversary Festivities Slated for July 21-22
The AYF-YOARF Eastern Region prepares to celebrate its 85th anniversary with a weekend of events on July 21-22. The anniversary gala dinner dance will take place on Saturday, July 21 at the Crowne...
View ArticleGrand Opening of the William Saroyan House Museum
FRESNO, Calif.—This year, on August 31, the 110th anniversary of famed author William Saroyan’s birth, a house-museum in his name will open its doors to visitors in Fresno, California, in the house...
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In Search of Miadoun
After two failed attempts to travel to my paternal family’s village Miadoun in 2008 and 2013, a third opportunity arose when Khatchig Mouradian asked me if I wanted to join his group on a research trip...
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Janbazian: ‘Thank You for Your Trust and Confidence’
Rupen Janbazian (Photo: Aaron Spagnolo) WATERTOWN, Mass. (A.W.)—Rupen Janbazian, the editor of the Armenian Weekly, announced this week that he has resigned from the editorship of the newspaper. “Rupen...
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Winners of the 28th Annual Eastern U.S. Homenetmen Navasartian Games Announced
From June 30 to July 4, the Homenetmen Washington D.C. chapter hosted the 28th Annual Homenetmen Eastern United States Navasartian Games that took place . This year, the games were dedicated to the...
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Obituary: Fr. Dajad Davidian, Who Served St. James’ Church Parish for 30...
REV. FR. DAJAD DAVIDIAN (1934-2018) St. James Armenian Church of Watertown, Mass. recently sent out the following announcement: It is with a deep sense of loss and sorrow that we share the news of the...
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Obituary: Edward Kricorian
EDWARD KRICORIAN (1931-2018) Edward Leo Kricorian Edward Leo Kricorian of Watertown, Mass., passed away in his sleep on July 13, 2018 after a long illness. He is survived by his brother Leo, his wife...
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ANCA Leo Sarkisian Interns Begin Summer of Advocacy Training
WASHINGTON, DC – Arriving just days before the centennial celebration of the First Armenian Republic and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s Armenia: Creating Home program, the 2018 Armenian National...
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AMAA Sets $20,000,000 Goal Toward Centennial Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Calif.–While celebrating 100 years of faith, love, and service, the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) will pay tribute to three long-time West Coast supporters who will be...
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ANCA Seeks U.S.-Armenia Social Security Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today called upon the Social Security Administration to explore a Social Security Totalization Agreement with Armenia eliminating the...
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VAR Had Other Plans for Croatia
Last Sunday, the World Cup 2018 reached its long-awaited conclusion in a riveting match that pitted France against its unlikely opponent, Croatia. An unprecedented 6 goals were scored. From the...
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Event: AYF Eastern Region’s 85th Anniversary Festivities Slated for July 21-22
The AYF-YOARF Eastern Region prepares to celebrate its 85th anniversary with a weekend of events on July 21-22. The anniversary gala dinner dance will take place on Saturday, July 21 at the Crowne...
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ARS ‘Mayr’ Chapter Holds Mother-Daughter Tea Party
NEW YORK—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) “Mayr” chapter held its traditional recruiting party last month. The purpose of the Mother-Daughter Tea Party, which was held in the gracious and beautiful...
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