Ninety-Eight years ago on May 28 Armenia became independent after living under occupation and oppression for centuries.
EDITORIAL: At 101, Our Demands for Justice Are More Urgent
What has become known as the “four day war,” which erupted on April 1 brought to fore the urgency for justice and hammered in the realization the our demands will only be met by a collective national effort,
EDITORIAL: The ARF at 125
The founding fathers of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation—Kristapor, Rosdom and Zavarian—conceived of the party, whose 125th anniversary will be celebrated in the Western United States this weekend
Editorial: Looking Beyond 2015
It can be said that 2015 was a monumental year for the Armenian Nation. The much anticipated centennial of the Armenian Genocide dominated our national agenda for most of the year
Armenian Bar Association to Mark Silver Anniversary
LOS ANGELES—A star-studded host of activities at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills on June 12-14 will draw from deep within the veins of our common heritage to herald the Armenian Bar Association’s 25 years of unifying the colorful and distinct fabric of the Armenian nation. As is its custom, the Armenian Bar will assemble…
EDITORIAL: 2015
This most anticipated year is upon us. Armenians throughout the world will come together to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. But beyond commemoration, the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide must become the turning point, at which, we as Armenians—the entire Armenian Nation—in unison to not simply demand the recognition of the Genocide,…
Hidden Passages Under Ancient Ani Explored
New underground structures have been revealed under the ancient Armenian city of Ani, the ruins of which are a popular site in modern-day Turkey.
Iran Backs Visa-Free Regime with Armenia
Iran and Armenia may soon lift visa requirements for their citizens travelling to each other’s country, according to the Iranian ambassador in Yerevan, Mohammad Reisi, RFE/RL’s Armenian service (Azatutyun.am) reports.
EDITORIAL: The Long Road to Democracy
It has been 22 years since that momentous day when Armenia freed itself from Soviet clutches and declared independence, knowing full-well that the road to sovereignty and true independence would be long and hard.
EDITORIAL: No US Attacks On Syria
As President Barack Obama prepares to address the nation, once again, on his intention to attack Syria, Armenian-Americans must unequivocally oppose the administration’s plans to engage in yet another war in the Middle East, keeping in mind the definitive impact such an attack will have on the Syrian-Armenian community.