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May 2013

May 2013

June 09, 2013

In a Turkish town that had 10,000 Armenians, now there is only one

In a Turkish town that had 10,000 Armenians, now there is only one By Chris Bohjalian, June 6, 2013 Chris Bohjalian is the author of 16 books. His new novel, “The Light in the Ruins,” comes out on July 9. George Aghjayan - Asiya is what some people call a hidden Armenian, thought to… » more »
June 01, 2013

Vartenis-Mardakert Highway to Shorten Travel to Karabakh

Vartenis-Mardakert Highway to Shorten Travel to Karabakh YEREVAN—The funds to be collected during the upcoming Armenia Fund Telethon will be allocated toward the construction of the Vartenis (Armenia)-Martakert (Karabakh) highway. It will take just three hours to drive from Yerevan to Stepenakert, the capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh… » more »
May 27, 2013

Prince Charles to Visit Armenia on May 28

Prince Charles to Visit Armenia on May 28 LONDON—Charles, the Prince of Wales, will pay a private visit to Armenia May 28-30 at the invitation of the “Yerevan, My Love” charity foundation. Prince Charles will visit historical-cultural sites in Armenia. The Prince will visit Matenadaran, the ancient manuscript… » more »
May 27, 2013

It's Not Black and White: A Diasporan Living in Armenia

Its Not Black and White: A Diasporan Living in Armenia By Vrej Haroutounian Last year, I decided to make the move to Armenia. After finishing grad school, the many summers I had spent working here culminated in my decision to take this step. Although I had considered this option for… » more »
April 22, 2013

Exclusive Interview With HyeFighter Noel Gevor, Keeping It In The Family

Exclusive Interview With HyeFighter Noel Gevor, Keeping It In The Family www.hyefighters.com We are pleased to introduce undefeated (4(3KO), 0,0) HyeFighter boxer Noel Gevor (Noriar Mikaelyan).  Noel fights out of Germany and is the son of HyeFighter Khoren Gevor.  We caught up for an interview with Noel, and this is what… » more »
April 18, 2013

April 17, 1993: A Fateful Day in the Battle for Shahumian

April 17, 1993: A Fateful Day in the Battle for Shahumian BY SONA AVAGYAN From hetq.am Commander Shahen Meghrian and 7 “Yeghnik” battalion soldiers killed when their helicopter is hit over Gulistan “As a leader, Janbulad (Muradyan), flew out in front and I would follow. We reached the hydro-electric and passed… » more »
April 09, 2013

Artsakh Hero Laid to Rest

Artsakh Hero Laid to Rest YEREVAN—Artsakh Hero Hratch Mouradian, the mayor of the village of Proshian who was gunned down in front of his office on Tuesday, was laid to rest on Friday, with hundreds of mourners gathered at the funeral. Armenian police announced Thursday… » more »
April 09, 2013

BREAKING -NEWS: Hovannisian Leads Thousands in Mass Pledge to Reclaim the Homeland

BREAKING -NEWS: Hovannisian Leads Thousands in Mass Pledge to Reclaim the Homeland YEREVAN–Tens of thousands of people gathered at Liberty Square Tuesday for Raffi Hovannisian’s alternative inauguration, during which the opposition leader led the massive crowd that weathered the rain to take an oath to reclaim their rights, reject the authorities and… » more »
April 03, 2013

ARF Issues Statement on Village Community Head’s Murder

ARF Issues Statement on Village Community Head’s Murder The Supreme Body of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Dashnaktsutyun (ARF-D) issued a statement on the murder of Hrach Muradian, Head of the Broshian village community and an ARF member. The crime is the result of impunity and intolerance, says the… » more »
March 29, 2013

Turkey’s Islamized Armenians Grapple With Tragic Roots

Turkey’s Islamized Armenians Grapple With Tragic Roots DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — Abdurrahim Zorarslan’s world turned upside down at age 25 when his Kurdish clan revealed to him he was Armenian. His father, a survivor of the Ottoman massacres, saved and Islamized by a Kurdish couple, had already died… » more »