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Family members of Abp. Aram Atesyan reclaimed their Armenian identities just several years ago. Photo via Hurriyet newspaper

Time to consider the hidden Armenians of Turkey

Raffi Bedrosyan suggests that up to two million Turkish citizens are likely to have recent Armenian heritage.

Congressmen seek release of kidnapped Syria archbishops

72 Members of Congress, led by Representatives Brad Sherman (D-CA), Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), John Sarbanes (D-MD), Trent Franks (R-AZ), and Mike Pompeo (R-KS), urged the State Department to prioritize the release of two kidnapped Archbishops in a letter to Secretary Kerry.

Arts & Culture

David Bakamjian, Ani Bukujian, Karen Hakobyan, Cecee Pantikian, Solange Merdinian, Aleksandr Nazaryan, Margarita Terzyan, concert artistic director Hayk Arsenyan, and Columbia's Narek Sevacheryan.

Performance pays tribute to Ottoman Armenian composers

The Italian Academy at Columbia University was a packed house on the evening of April 25, with 200 guests in attendance for a musical tribute to Armenian composers of the Ottoman Empire in Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, hosted by the AGBU Performing Arts Department. Some of the rarely performed compositions were introduced to a New York City audience for the very first time at the event.

Armenian clergy and community members with performers Narine Ojakhyan, Nune Melikian, Karen Hakobian, and composer Konstantin Petrossian.

Classical performances in New York highlight Armenian talents

The spectacular “Musical Armenia” concert that took place in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on April 19, sponsored by the Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Prelacy Ladies Guild, thrilled and mesmerized the capacity audience and once again reaffirmed the high standards and caliber of the exciting talented artists presented by the “Musical Armenia” concert series.

Historical novel "The Astrologer of Karabagh" released in English

Kasbarian's book for children gets Nautilus award

Alexanians in father-daughter documentary project

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National

Survivors, from left: Perouz Kaloustian, Arshalouis Dadir and Charlotte Kechejian. Taleen Babayan

Resilience echoes through Times Square at genocide memorial

Taleen Babayan reports on the annual Armenian Genocide commemoration held in the center of Manhattan on April 21.

Obama address a joint session of Congress. Wikimedia

Congress, 2014 election and Genocide centenary

In an extensive analysis, Taniel Koushakjian looks at the current make-up of Congress and discusses 2014 mid-term elections ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Genocide.

Genocide education for teachers in Pasadena

Genocide billboards installed in Massachusetts and Florida

New “Atlas of Historical Armenia” released

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Armenia

From left: Dr. Arshak Balayan, translator; Mr. Vladimir Tshagharyan, Shengavit Director; Dr. Mitchell Rothman, archaeologist, Widener University, PA; Dr. Susan Pattie, ALMA director.

Shengavit museum project continues fundraising effort

Vladimir Tshagharyan, director of the Shengavit Historical and Archeological Preserve in Yerevan, recently visited with Armenian communities in Massachusetts.

Paros Foundation notes progress in its Projects for Prosperity initiative

Since its official launch in October 2011, the Paros Foundation’s 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity has had a significant and meaningful positive impact on Armenia and her people.

Diasporan group monitors Yerevan city elections

AEF approves $100,000 for Artsakh Univ. computer science program

AUA collaborates in environmental education for Armenia high schools

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Community

Aghtamar art featuring human and animal reliefs. Via ARF1890.com

Calendar of Events

Harvard University's Armenian studies professor James Russell will discuss the "animal style" in art and literature at a Boston area event on May 30; for details about this and other upcoming Armenian happenings in America consult the Calendar of Events.

Dr. Levon Nazarian toasts and roasts his parents. Tina Tcholakian

Nazar and Artemis Nazarian honored for a lifetime of service

Florence Avakian writes about the recent gala held by the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church.

Carolyn Mugar receives honorary degree from Clark University

Arman Serebrakian aims to represent Armenia in Winter olympics

Camp Haiastan Founders’ project in full gear

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Commentary

During Armenian genocide commemoration in Diyarbekir last April. Gomidas Institute

Istanbul Patriarchate ignores Armenian community’s religious needs

Harut Sassounian criticizes the Patriarchate for its snubbing of the recently restored Armenian church in Diyarbekir

Armenia Avenue runs through downtown Tampa.

The story of Armenia Avenue in Tampa, Florida

If you read Armenian news online you know about this avenue in Florida, now Floridian George Kamajian helps demystify its origins.

Last words of a priest

Experts meet in Yerevan to strategize for Armenian Genocide centenary

Azerbaijan’s shocking discovery: money can’t buy everyone!

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International

Participants of the conference at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

Genocide of Ottoman Christians discussed at Chicago area conference

The largest academic conference ever held focusing on the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek genocides concluded on May 11, after two days of presentations by more than a dozen scholars from Armenia, Australia, England and across North America.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew.

ANCA urges Armenia tax treaty, comments on proposed Turkey trade deal

Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Chairman Ken Hachikian asked newly sworn-in Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew to revisit the Obama Administration's past reluctance to negotiate a new U.S.-Armenia Double Tax Treaty aimed at facilitating increased bilateral trade and investment.

Armenian American foreign aid priorities outlined before Congress

Members of Congress mark Artsakh freedom anniversary

Armenian Genocide book again sent to the Turkish parliamentarians

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