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Century of Silence: Terror and the Armenian Genocide.
The Turkish husband said to his Armenian neighbor, “Don’t worry, your family and mine have been friends for years. Your children and mine...
Oct 26, 20101 min read
"Father Land," a Father-Son Collaboration on Artsakh Published.
At times capturing an intimate familial moment; at other times, in the street, observing the chaos of life; or reverent in the presence...
Oct 25, 20101 min read
Tatev: The End of the Rainbow.
“Tatev was at the foot of the rainbow – it was literally breathtaking scene. Mother Nature played a little game to emphasize the already...
Oct 25, 20101 min read
Gtech Students Train Armenia’s Teachers.
As recent graduates of FAR’s Gyumri Information Technology Center, Suren Gharagyoazyan and Garegin Tonoyan have decided to take their...
Oct 25, 20101 min read
Calling All Armenian Artists! Environmental Painting Contest Announced.
Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) invites all children from Armenia and the Diaspora to participate....
Oct 25, 20101 min read
Areni Wine Festival: Celebration of Wine, Food and Fine Armenian Spirit.
Traditional Armenian spirit celebrated through the Areni Wine Festival in Vayots Dzor. Via The Armenian Observer Blog The Vayots Dzor ...
Oct 24, 20101 min read
FAR Benefactor Dr. John Ounjian Celebrates his 90th with Gyumri’s Children.
Retired New York Doctor and dedicated FAR partner John Ounjian recently celebrated his 90th birthday in Armenia surrounded by friends and...
Oct 24, 20101 min read
London Playwright Silva Semerciyan Wins ADAA’s $10,000 William Saroyan Prize.
“Another Man’s Son,” by London playwright Silva Semerciyan wins William Saroyan Prize. Via Asbarez.com LOS ANGELES–Honoring the work of...
Oct 24, 20101 min read
ALMA Hosts Arthur Pinajian Exhibit "Master of Abstraction Discovered".
The Armenian Library and Museum of America in Watertown, Mass, will introduce Arthur Pinajian’s paintings starting November 4. Via The...
Oct 24, 20101 min read
Amb. Yovanovitch Discusses Her Armenian Diaspora Tour.
US Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch shares her tour impressions. Via Asbarez.com YEREVAN (RFE/RL)–United States Ambassador to...
Oct 23, 20101 min read
Rock continues to Aid Armenia.
Let’s see Gyumri make music for years to come! Via Nes.am The program “Rock Aid Armenia”,-- the proceeds of which will be aimed at...
Oct 22, 20101 min read
Khandjians Orphans’ Sponsorship Program (KOSP) Helps Children in Gyumri.
The Khandjians family joined FAR Friends back in 2003 when Sebastien Khanjian arrived in Gyumri with Patrick Sarkissian, to set up a...
Oct 21, 20101 min read
"The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia" Awarded The Grand Prix in Belgrade Film Festival.
This already acclaimed film receives some more recognition. Via Panorama.am The Last Tightrope Dancer in Armenia awarded The Grand Prix...
Oct 21, 20101 min read
Armenian Rock.
Armenian folk-rock band Babmir has gained acknowledgement in Armenia and abroad.
Oct 21, 20101 min read
First Yerevan Tango Festival to open October 30.
A little Argentina in Armenia. PanARMENIAN.Net - The First Yerevan Tango Festival will open on October 30, 2010, with a concert to be...
Oct 21, 20101 min read
Beneficiary Profile: Sargis and Sevada Sargsyans.
Life in an Armenian village is undoubtedly hard. Everyday efforts to survive often get the best of residents, many of whom eventually...
Oct 20, 20102 min read
If The Job Fits . . . : Yerevan’s Shoe-Repair Woman.
hoto story by Nazik Armenakyan Via ArmeniaNow Most men still get surprised when they first approach a small shoe repair shop located in a...
Oct 20, 20101 min read
Deutsche Welle Seminar Teaches Armenian, Azerbaijani Journalists to Report News Objectively.
Journalism Training as Peacebuilding. Via Express am There is a tree on the Armenian-Azerbaijani state border whose roots are on one side...
Oct 20, 20101 min read
Armenian Musical Assembly Releases the Latest Albums.
This year, the Armenian Musical Assembly celebrates its 15th Anniversary. On this occasion the AMA organizes a series of events....
Oct 20, 20101 min read
Remembering the Mekhitarists: 50 Years Later – Part I.
To put it bluntly, I needed a change in my life. It came one Sunday shortly before Christmas after serving Mass as a deacon at Holy Cross...
Oct 20, 20101 min read
Italian Star Al Bano Sings in Karabakh Donkey Race.
Karabakh and “Italian shine”. Via The Armenian Observer Blog World famous singer Al Bano sang his top single “Felicità” in the annual...
Oct 19, 20101 min read
Mouradian To Speak At Rutgers On ‘Genocide In Modern Turkish Consciousness’.
Genocide Scholar and Editor of The Armenian Weekly Khatchig Mouradian to Speak At Rutgers University Tomorrow Night. NEWARK, N.J.—On Oct....
Oct 19, 20101 min read
Reflections on Gyumri’s October Distribution.
By Marina Bazayeva When we entered the FAR Shirak department office with Dr. John Ounjian and saw that 59 CASP recipients and nearly 70...
Oct 19, 20101 min read
Ambassador Yovanovitch Holds Private Meeting With AYF.
US Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch meets with Armenian Youth Federation activists. GLENDALE, Calif.–As part of her recent visit...
Oct 19, 20101 min read
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