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Social Media and Expanding Public Discourse in Armenia.
Facebook may have been a starting point for Egypt’s revolution and its impact in Armenia is undeniable. But its not the only social...
Mar 3, 20111 min read


Envoy Hostel Recognized as Armenia’s Best.
A good and inexpensive place to stay when in Yerevan. By Liana Aghajanian via ianyan Mag Armenia’s relatively new Envoy Hostel, where...
Mar 3, 20111 min read


Monitoring Group will Improve Child Protection in Armenia.
FAR’s Children’s Support Foundation Center (CSFC) recently formed a monitoring group to strengthen child protection in Armenia. The group...
Mar 3, 20111 min read


Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates St Vartanants Holiday.
St. Vartanants Holiday is dedicated to the The Battle of Vartanantz. Via News.am On March 3, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates...
Mar 2, 20111 min read


Reliving YPT.
Celine experiences her first day in Yerevan. I was three and a half years old when the earthquake ravaged the north-west part of Armenia....
Mar 2, 20111 min read


List of Armenian Americans.
A one-stop list of notable Armenian-Americans by category? Yep, Wikipedia’s got that. Via Wikipedia This is a list of notable...
Mar 2, 20111 min read


The Future of the Past – Toward the Preservation of Armenian Manuscripts.
“The Gospels’ rarity and uniqueness have exalted their position not only within the Armenian community but also throughout the world.” -...
Mar 2, 20111 min read


Lucine Kasbarian’s Greedy Sparrow is a Tale for Children.
The Greedy Sparrow, a tale that was nearly lost forever during the Genocide, is for the first time available in English as a children’s...
Mar 2, 20111 min read


Gagik Ginosyan -“We Will Dance on the Top of Ararat.”
On my way to meet with Gagik Ginosyan, the founder of the Armenian folk dance ensemble “Karin,” I was thinking about Armenian dance, its...
Mar 2, 20112 min read


YSMU Vice-Rector Gevorg Yaghjyan Honored.
Vice Rector of Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) and a key member of FAR’s Health Programs team Gevorg Yaghjyan recently received...
Mar 1, 20111 min read


Mika Progress Office Opens at Gyumri’s Technopark.
The opening of the Mika Progress Office within Gyumri’s Technopark was held at the Gyumri Information Technology Institute (GTech) on...
Mar 1, 20111 min read


Online Petition Demands Fair Treatment of Javakhk Armenians.
Sign this petition and take action against the discrimination of Armenians in Georgia. Demand the release of Georgian-Armenian activist...
Mar 1, 20111 min read


Flights from Van to Yerevan to Ease Transportation.
“Flights between Van and Yerevan will contribute to cultural, economic and faith tourism.” – Arslan Bayram Via Hurriyet Daily News...
Mar 1, 20111 min read


The Big Picture – In Armenia, a History of Faith.
Even if one is not religious, it’s impossible not to be moved by Armenia’s beautiful religious symbolism. Check out some nice images. By...
Mar 1, 20111 min read


Spotlight on GTech’s Business Development Unit — Website for the Agate Center.
In February 2010, Andranik Ghukasyan joined Gyumri Information Technology Center (GTech) as project manager for the center’s new Business...
Feb 28, 20111 min read
FAR Completes Documentary Film on Gulamerian Scholarship Program.
Recently, FAR finished filming a short documentary called “From Dreams to Reality,” which focuses on the Gulamerian Scholarship Program....
Feb 28, 20112 min read


PanARMENIAN Photo Exhibit Opens in Yerevan.
500 photos capturing Armenian life at home and abroad will be on display in Yerevan until March 8. Via PanArmenian Net PanARMENIAN.Net -...
Feb 28, 20111 min read


FAR Distributes Gifts to the Children of Kharberd Orphanage.
I have visited the Nor Kharberd Orphanage in Ararat Marz several times. Recently, FAR Communications Officer Hasmik Manukyan accompanied...
Feb 28, 20112 min read


Things we Love About Armenian Travel – Stefani’s Armenia.
This travel series on Armenia aired last week on central California’s KSEE TV 24, but you can check out the episodes online. The show was...
Feb 28, 20111 min read


Armenian Highland.
Here’s a site that gets into some of the nitty gritty of 12,000 years of history. Via Armenian Highland Silent stones come to life....
Feb 27, 20111 min read


YSU Holds Conference on the Islamic Revolution.
Recently, Armenian students and guests from Iran gathered for a conference at Yerevan State University (YSU) dedicated to the 32nd...
Feb 27, 20111 min read


Reliving YPT.
Celine’s first day in Yerevan. I never thought of myself as an Armenian until I visited Armenia for the first time last year. In fact, I...
Feb 27, 20111 min read


Food Prices Rise Amid Talk of Civil Unrest.
Food prices spike in Armenia following talk of social unrest. Will the authorities take action? Via The Armenian Observer Blog Sugar...
Feb 27, 20111 min read


Genocide Recognition – There’s an App For That.
Pass this around! By Liana Aghajanian via ianyan Mag Motion graphics animator Alex Nisanian had already spent $800 of his own money on...
Feb 26, 20111 min read
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