Today, with the fall of the Soviet Union and an independent Armenian Republic, one of our leading concerns is finding ways to bolster our homeland’s statehood and development. Paramount in this concern is the need to ensure equality and a decent standard of living for the entire people of Armenia. Defending social justice and seeking…
A Message from the Haytoug Editors
Envisioning and Ensuring a Just Future One of the reasons for our organization’s longevity has been our ability to adapt to the changes of our times–both in the US and the Armenian nation. In the era surrounding our creation, we focused on gathering the youth and keeping our sense of identity alive. As time went…
Armenia Tree Project Director to Speak at Fresno State
FRESNO–Jeff Masarjian, the Executive Director of the Armenia Tree Project will present a talk on “The Dangers Facing Armenia’s Natural Treasures: Current Risks and Opportunities” on Tuesday November 18, in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium, on the Fresno State campus. The talk set to begin at 7:30PM, is sponsored by the Armenian Studies…
No Peace Plan Without Armenia, Karabakh Consent
YEREVAN (Armenpress)–Armenia will not sign any peace agreement without the explicit approval by the people of Armenia and Karabakh, said foreign minister Eduard Nalbandian during a briefing in Parliament Wednesday. “When there is a consensus in the process, all principles will be presented to the people for discussion. Without the full understanding and assistance by…
ATP Film ‘Trees for Life’ Wins Best Short Documentary at Pomegranate Film Festival
TORONTO, Canada–The 20 minute film, "Trees for Life: The Story of Armenia Tree Project," was named Best Short Documentary at the Third Annual Pomegranate Film Festival in Toronto last month. The Third Annual Pomegranate Film Festival was held on September 26-28, 2008 and featured 31 films, including "Burning Rome" directed by Robert Kechichian and "Hrant…