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For Jerusalem’s Armenians, 1,600 Years of History & an Uncertain Future.
For years, Jerusalem’s Armenian population has slowly dwindled. A recent Washington Post article takes a bit of a closer look on this...
May 15, 20111 min read
Armenia’s Ambassador to UN Discusses Women’s Issues in Armenia.
Nanore Barsoumian of The Armenian Weekly speaks to Ambassador Garen Nazarian about issues affecting women in Armenia, including poverty,...
May 15, 20111 min read
Returning to Ararat – The Possibilities of Repatriation in Armenia.
“For many, there is no future in Armenia. The motherland is best loved from afar, they say.” Or is it? Ianyan is starting a database of...
May 14, 20111 min read
Impressionism with Nikol Aghababyan.
“His creations embody warmth and optimism, and bring the richness of Armenia to life through color and bold brushstrokes.” -- Maria...
May 13, 20111 min read
Victories Will Never Be Forgotten.
On May 9, Armenians celebrated the 19th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi, a very important victory for us as it was a day when we...
May 12, 20111 min read
Fundraising – Help 18-year-old Hripsime Fight Acute Leukemia.
As many of our supporters can tell you, we at FAR believe that philanthropy is about investing in the development of human capital....
May 12, 20111 min read
Exams of Gyumri.
When I received an electronic version of Yerevan magazine with the headline Exams of Gyumri I could not have imagined my surprise. When I...
May 12, 20112 min read
GTech Static Web Design Training.
Gyumri Information Technology Center (GTech) is currently holding a free seven-week long training in static web design for 15...
May 12, 20111 min read
Charms of a Mid-West Songstress.
Read more in Yerevan about a bright-eyed Armenian American singer from Wichita. By Sauline Kojababyan via Yerevan Magazine Very rarely...
May 12, 20111 min read
Microsoft Innovation Center Opens in Yerevan.
The IT sector in Armenia continues to grow ….. Via Panorama.am Microsoft Innovation Center opened at the State Engineering University of...
May 11, 20111 min read
Armenian “Karin” Folk Dance and Song Group Wins at International Festival.
Congratulations! The Armenian folk dance group “Karin” scored an award in Spain. Via News.am YEREVAN. Armenian “Karin” Folk Dance and...
May 11, 20111 min read
Ahnert Scholar Profile – Naira Hambartsumyan.
Naira Hambartsumyan is one of five female journalism students selected for FAR’s 2010-2011 Margaret Ajemian Ahnert Scholarship Program....
May 11, 20111 min read
Construction of the House-Museum of Charles Aznavour Completed.
The Charles Aznavour House Museum is almost complete and will add to the sites at the Cascades. Via Armenpress The construction of the...
May 11, 20111 min read
From Ebru to Grandchildren – Ethnic Diversity in Today’s Turkey.
On May 5, the Civilitas Foundation held a public forum called “From Ebru* to Grandchildren: New Conceptualizations in Turkey,” at the...
May 10, 20112 min read
Orange Joins the Rock Aid Armenia Project.
Orange Armenia joins in the fundraising efforts for the Octet Music School and contributes 15,000 EUR to the rebuilding fund for Rock Aid...
May 10, 20111 min read
Employment Statistics of GTech Graduates.
In a community like Gyumri, where unemployment is rampant, higher education institutions should focus on how to help their graduates...
May 10, 20111 min read
Eric Bogosian’s ‘Mall’ In Movie Crosshairs With Vincent D’Onofrio, Chelsea Handler.
Actor and playwright Eric Bogosian's novel Mall will be made into a movie starring Law and Order's Vincent D'Onofrio and Linkin Park's...
May 10, 20111 min read
Yerevan to Host International Forum on Diaspora.
Prospects for developing the network of the Armenian Diaspora will be grappled with during a conference in Yerevan from May 26 to 27. Via...
May 9, 20111 min read
Luminaries Reflect on Aznavour’s Achievements, Activism.
Charles Aznavour’s friends rave about him, of course. By Taleen Babayan via The Armenian Reporter New York - Musicians, artists and...
May 9, 20111 min read
WhoCares, Featuring Gillan, Iommi, Release Music Video.
The music video that accompanies the new Gillan and Iommi single was released Wednesday. Proceeds from “WhoCares” will go to the Octet...
May 9, 20111 min read
Armenian Duduk in Ian Gillan’s New Song.
All the proceeds from sale of this new Ian Gillan single will go to the Gyumri Octet Music School. Via Mediamax.am Yerevan, April 27....
May 8, 20111 min read
Poverty in Armenia and What to Do About It.
“…half of the population lives below the national poverty line, set at 12,600 dram (21 United States dollars) per month—the cost of the...
May 8, 20111 min read
U.S. Armenian Community Leaders to Attend Conference on Armenian Cause.
ANCA conference will be held in Washington, DC, from June 24 to 27. Via PanArmenian Net PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian American community...
May 8, 20111 min read
Registration for GTech’s Summer Classes is Open.
Registration for Gyumri Information Technology Center’s (GTech) summer classes is now open. Courses offered include English, physics,...
May 8, 20111 min read
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