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Three Armenians are killed in Damascus
On August 28 three citizens with Armenian origin have been killed in unknown conditions in Syrian capital Damascus. As the Armenian diocese in Syria informs Petros Matosyan (1963), Gevorg Matosyan (1966) and Levon Matosyan (1990) have been killed. Armenians try to take out their corps from the zone of the clashes. Armed clashes in Syria have started since March 2011 and accor...
Time for action: Syrian-Armenians need your urgent assistance
By Harut Sassounian, Publisher, The California Courier There has been too much talk about the tragic crisis in Syria by self-described analysts and experts who have managed to spread misinformation, while inadvertently jeopardizing the safety of the Armenian community. At this late hour, rather than propagating half-baked political ideas, the Diaspora should concentrate on pr...
Armenian deputy of Lebanese Parliament hopes that the Army will supervise the situation in the North...
Events in Syria have also their influence in Lebanon where the situation became rather strained during the last time. Clashes take place between the Aliyevs who support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the Sunni. Deputy of Lebanese Parliament Hakob Bagratuni confirmed that armed clashes took place in North of Lebanon. Besides this there are cases when the armed groups ente...
Turkey and USA discuss Syrian crisis: Armenian Community in Syria may be endangered
Turkey continues playing role in Syrian crisis and participates in world discussions which are announced to seek solution for the situation in Syria. As Iranian Press TV informs Turkish and US officials have held their first "operational planning" meeting aimed at the self-avowed purpose of spelling an end to the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Delegations of i...
Armenian activists held a protest action in front of “Armavia” office
Today a group of activists held a protest action in front of the general office of “Armavia” aviation-company in Yerevan. The participants of the protest action claim the company must overview praises of the flight Yerevan-Aleppo-Yerevan. Civilian activist Nvard Manasyan applied to “Armavia” and especially said: “We have borne for many years in o...
Armenian schoolchildren met Armenian Ambassador to Argentine in Buenos-Aires
On July 16 the audience took place at St. Gregory Illuminator Church in Buenos Aires. The acceptance was in honor of the Armenian schoolchildren who participated in the 53th Olympiad on Mathematics on July 4-16. Press and information department of Armenian MFA informs about this. Armenian Ambassador to Argentine Vahagn Meliqyan and many representatives of Armenian Community in...
Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora met the journalists from Armenian Diaspora
On July 17 Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan met a group of journalists from Armenian Diaspora who participate in the summer school named “Diaspora”. Press and information department of the Armenian Ministry of Armenia informs about this. The “Diaspora” summer school is organized by...
Armenians in Glendale held protest action on Harsnaqar's case
A crowd gathered outside the Los Angeles Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia to protest, once again, the murder of Vahe Avetyan and deliver a series of demands to the government of the Armenia. Asbarez.com writes about this. One of the participants was Avetyan’s cousin. He made a heartfelt plea that the laws of the land be implemented and simple justice be serve...
Seyran Ohanyan hosted young Armenians from Diaspora
On July 12 Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan met with the young Armenians from Diaspora who are in Armenia with assistance of the Armenian Benevolent General Union and foundation “To Hayk”. Armenian Minister of Defense welcomed the young people who have arrived from the USA, Syria, Great Britain, France, Russian Federation and Canada. 70 people have arriv...
Armenian students had a meeting in the Armenian Embassy in the USA
Armenian Embassy in the USA has organized receptions for the students’ groups who were trained in the Armenian-American organizations. As press and information department of Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs Armenian Ambassador to the USA Tatul Margaryan accepted the students of the Armenian Assembly of America on July 2. On July 7 the students of the New York ...
“Buenos Aires celebrates Armenia”: open festival took place in Argentinean capital
On July 9 open-air festival-concert took place in Buenos-Aires. The festival was named “Buenos Aires celebrates Armenia” and was supported by the city administration, Armenian Ministry of Diaspora and Armenian Embassy in Argentine. Armenian Benevolent General Union organized the event. A stage was put in one of the central streets of the city and Armenian dance gro...
Armenians in France will meet F. Hollande to discuss the new bill of the criminalization of Armenian...
French Government will prepare a new bill on criminalization of Armenian Genocide denial. Agency France Press informs about this referring to the co-chairman of the Coordinating Council of Armenian Organizations of France (CCAF) Frank Papazyan. According to the source on July 9 F. Papazyan had a meeting with the councellor of the French President in order “to discuss the...
The Elysee Palace confirmed the telephone conversation: Hollande will not refuse the bill on Armenia...
French President François Hollande has phoned representatives of France’s Armenian community to reassure them that he plans a new law which would criminalise denial of the Armenian genocide. Radio France International writes about this. According to the source Hollande phoned representatives of the Coordinating Council of Armenian Organizations of France on Saturd...
Armenians in Lebanon discussed the events devoted to 100th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
The next session of the Lebanese Centenary Body of the 100th anniversary of Armenian Genocide took place at the Armenian Embassy in Lebanon. The session was led by Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Qocharyan. Press service of Armenian President informs about this. According to the source the plans and management of the state committee which will organize the events devoted ...
Armenians in Glendale held a protest action for Vahe Avetyan's death
Outrage over the fatal beating of a military doctor in Armenia spread to Glendale Thursday, with nearly 100 people descending on the Armenian consulate to demand the perpetrators be held accountable. Glendale News Press writes about this. 33-year-old army doctor Vahe Avetyan and three colleagues were brutally beaten on June 17 at a restaurant in Armenia’s capital, Yereva...
Armenian-Canadians held a fundraising in Toronto
On June 24 fundraising of the “Armenia” pan-Armenian fund Toronto branch took place. Armenian Ambassador to Canada Armen Yeganyan participated in the gala-dinner as well, press and information department of Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs.Armenian Ambassador referred to the 20-year activities of the “Armenia” fund and underlined specially th...
Concert of world-known soprano Hasmik Papyan took place in Pasadena
On June 22 concert of world-known soprano Hasmik Papyan took place in Pasadena “The Ambassador Auditorium” concert hall. The concert was organized by the Armenian Consular in Los Angeles and “Artists for Kids” organization. Press and information department of Armenian MFA informs about this. Glendale Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Michael Avetisyan ac...
Conference devoted to Artsakh was organized in France
On June 15-16 Armenian Ambassador to France Vigen Chitechyan visited French Rhone Alpe region which is one of the most important parts of the country from the economical and political points of view. Press and information department of Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs about this. In frame of the visit Ambassador had private meetings with the chairman of the regiona...
Charity concert for Armenian pupils took place in Switzerland
On June 13 charity concert of Armenian well-known pianist Sergei Babayan took place in Switzerland, “Victoria Hall” concert hall. Armenian Embassy to Switzerland, World Food Organization (WFO) and Switzerland development and cooperation agency organized the concert, press and information department of Armenian Presidents. The money gathered from the concert will be...
Charles Aznavour met young Armenians in Shanghai
On June 18 international well-known charity gala-concert took place in Shanghai, China. World-known Armenian-French singer Charles Aznavour was invited to participate in the concert as well, press service of Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs. On June 19 on the initiative of Armenian Embassy in China Aznavour’s meeting with Armenians in Shanghai was organized....
"Ararat-on Noah's ark traces": book is presented in Italy
On June 14 book by Tito De Luka named "Ararat-on Noah's ark traces" took place in Italy on the initiative by Armenian Embassy in Italy. Press and information department of Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs about this. Armenian Ambassdor to Italy Ruben Karapetyan, Chairman of the Italian Geographical company Franco Salvatori, author of the book Tito de Luka, sci...
Exhibition of Armenian books is opened in Amsterdam
On June 12 the opening ceremony of the exhibition named “Diaspora of Armenian book: 1512-2012” took place in Amsterdam University. The exhibition is organized by the Amsterdam University Heritage Collection and Armenian Ministry of Culture and is supported by the Armenian Embassy in Netherlands. The exhibition is devoted to the 500th anniversary of Armenian publishi...
Ch. Aznavour is awarded with “Komitas” medal
Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan is in Switzerland on June 13-14. As press service of Armenian Ministry of Diaspora informs after having some official meetings H. Hakobyan participated in the piano concert by S. Babayan. The concert was organized by Armenian Embassy in Switzerland and Geneva and Switzerland cooperation agency. H. Hakobyan delivered welcoming spee...
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