International
ANCA condemns Sec. Clinton's comments on Armenian Genocide
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply criticized remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who on January 27 referred to the murder of 1.5 million Armenians as subject to "historical debate," and argued that U.S. affirmation of this crime would open a "dangerous door." UPDATE: Congressmen call on Clinton to "disavow her ill-considered statement."
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Bardakian ready to coach Armenia’s national basketball team
The Basketball Federation of Armenia announced Carl Bardakian as the new head coach of the soon to be established men’s Armenian national basketball team.
Arts & Culture
Fugitive Studios seeks role in Armenia entertainment industry
LA-based Fugitive Studios Entertainment and Deem Communications in Yerevan signed a long-term partnership agreement to cultivate the entertainment industry in Armenia.
AGBU Ardavazt theater tours California
Now in its 31st year, the AGBU Ardavazt Theatre Company continued its mission of presenting Armenian-language productions to the greater Los Angeles community with ten performances of Yervant Odian's two-act comedy, Ser yev Dzidzagh (Love and Laughter) last November-December and four more planned in January and February.
New book by Armen Donelian is a guide to piano music
Krikor Satamian theater company launched in Argentina
Arpa Foundation's Sylva Minassian honored for supporting the arts
National
GenEd-HigherEd holds launch event in New Jersey
A diverse mix of students and community leaders came together recently to mark the establishment of GenEd-HigherEd, a new division of The Genocide Education Project that focuses on universities.
500 years of Armenian printing heritage presented at Columbia University
Florence Avakian writes about Dr. Levon Avdoyan’s presentation of the Library of Congress Armenian exhibit opening April 19.
Lucy Der Manuelian: A pioneer in the study of Armenian architecture
GenEd initiates joint projects with California Department of Education
Armenia
Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Assoc. adopts Shengavit Preserve project
The Cambridge Yerevan Sister City Association agreed to help preserve and renovate the Shengavit Historical and Archaeological Culture Preserve in Yerevan, including an archaeological site dating to the 4th millennium BC.
ATP expands tree planting in Spitak's Little Glendale
Just 100 kilometers northeast of Yerevan is one of Armenia's most well-known cities. Spitak is the southern gateway to Lori, a sparsely populated but ruggedly beautiful region of Armenia.
What draws Birthright volunteers to Armenia
Habitat for Humanity helps 226 Armenia families in 2011
Santa Barbara students connect Armenian village school to internet
Community
Chef Ninamarie Bojekian wins Ultimate Chef Bergen County 2012
Four of Bergen County, New Jersey’s best chefs square off in Chef Central’s annual “TV-style” competition. This year, Chef Ninamarie Bojekian was asked to be a part of this exciting event, ultimately winning the top prize.
ARS seminar focuses on organizational development
Armenian Relief Society of Western U.S.A. (ARS-WUSA) members converged in Desert Hot Springs for a seminar from January 20-22, 2012, with most of the 60 members traveling from Los Angeles County and some from Fresno and San Diego.
AGBU to close Zaroukian school in Toronto
Charlie Keyan school holds series of social events
Joe Zeronian to lead the Armenian Missionary Association of America
Commentary
A Time to Act: What will become of Varak Monastery after the recent earthquake in Van?
Ara Sarafian raises the alarm over the historic Armenian site near Lake Van that was damaged by the recent tremor and is now in danger of collapse.
As France tightens the noose, Turkey reacts with outrageous words and deeds
Turkish leaders routinely proclaim that they are not afraid of facing their country’s past. Yet, the minute someone reminds them of the darkest chapters of their history, they panic and overreact, writes Harut Sassounian.
Azerbaijan and Obama suffer setbacks as Amb. Bryza’s service is cut short
International
French Senate approves law on genocide denial
Senators voted on January 23 to approve legislation that criminalizes denial of genocides that are officially recognized by France, including the Armenian Genocide; President Nicolas Sarkozy was expected to sign the measure into law pending a review by the Constitutional Council.
ANCA, Georgian embassy discuss Javakheti development
An ongoing dialogue between the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) and the Georgian government - both in Tbilisi and via Georgia's Ambassador in Washington, DC - is exploring ways to expand the Georgian-Armenian partnership to include broader direct Georgian and Armenian investments and also increased U.S. assistance to promote job-creation in the Armenian-populated Samtskhe-Javakheti (Javakheti) region of Georgia.
Many thousands rally in Istanbul to remember Hrant Dink
Everyday Armenia
A short documentary capturing Yerevan's daily happenings was produced by Aid Armenia charity.
Elsewhere
Sevag Sahin Balikçi..
inquiry into the case of a Turkish Armenian soldier who died from a gunshot wound on April 24, 2011 may point to pre-meditated murder (Hurriyet Daily News) [posted on: February 01, 2012]
Olivia Katrandjian..
lists some of the many reasons to travel to Nagorno Karabakh, with a slide show courtesy of Hrair Hawk Khatcherian (The Huffington Post) [posted on: January 27, 2012]
Khoren Bayramian...
20-year-old Armenia native has been shining in his debut for Russia's U21 football team, with a goal and goal assist in two games at the Commonwealth Cup (KP.ru) [posted on: January 27, 2012]
Editorial
Hirair Hovnanian continues to block Genocide memorial & museum in DC
Assembly leader's delay tactics are detrimental to Armenian Americans' interests.
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