Aronian Beats Carlsen, wins Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final
By Carlos Alberto Colodro CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Chess News) — Levon Aronian won the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in South Africa after defeating Magnus Carlsen i…
2025-12-18
2025-12-18
Pashinyan in Berlin Meets Leaders, Answers Questions from Public
BERLIN — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent two-day visit to Germany signaled a major advance in bilateral relations, but grave concerns about his domestic…
2025-12-18
AIWA and AGBU Young Professionals Hold Networking Event at Harvard
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — On Thursday, November 20, the Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA) and the Armenian General Benevolent Union Young Professions (AGBU-YP) …
2025-12-18
IALA announces 2025 creative writing and literary translation grant recipients
The International Armenian Literary Alliance (IALA) has awarded $2,500 to Nevdon Jamgochian for his work-in-progress, Intercessoress of Snakes, and $3,000 each to Maral …
2025-12-18
My immigrant parents never said ‘I love you.’ I understood why after becoming a parent
Yes qez sirum em Ես քեզ սիրում եմ I love you When my son started pre-K a few years ago, I would hug him, give him a “pachik” (kiss) on the cheek and say, “I love you.” B…
2025-12-18
FAR Hosts DC Event showcasing Business Accelerator Alumni to Support ‘She Can’ Initiative
WASHINGTON — The Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) recently held a pop-up holiday shopping event in the nation’s capital, showcasing products from women-owned small busines…
2025-12-18
Armenian Christmas at St. Vartan Cathedral on Jan. 6, 2026
NEW YORK — The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Monday and Tuesday, January 5 and 6, 2026. On Monday,…
2025-12-18
American University of Armenia Appoints Pashinyan Allies After Criticism
By Robert Zargarian YEREVAN (Azatutyun) — The American University of Armenia (AUA) has appointed one political ally of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to its governing bo…
2025-12-18
Jailed Armenian Archbishop Hospitalized
YEREVAN (PanArmenian.net) — Jailed Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan was transferred to the Izmirlian Medical Center on December 16. His legal team reported that the archbisho…
2025-12-18
‘A Winter’s Song’ and the Armenia we choose to share
I do not usually go out of my way to watch Christmas rom-coms. I know the genre, but I have never actually made it through one. But when I heard about ‘ A Winter’s Song …
2025-12-18
Hamazkayin D.C. wraps up year with diverse cultural, educational programming
The Washington, D.C. Chapter of Hamazkayin wrapped up the year with a wide range of educational and cultural events, continuing its efforts to reinvigorate the chapter a…
2025-12-18
The Region in Brief
Armenia 10 Armenian Apostolic bishops who recently met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have issued a formal call for the resignation of Catholicos Karekin II. In a s…
2025-12-18
The Hawk Pays Tribute to Descendents of Genocide Survivors
COCONUT GROVE, Fla. — At 88 years old, Shahen Guiragossian has turned a lifetime of memories into a lasting legacy. His debut memoir, The Hawk , is more than one man’s s…
2025-12-18
‘Sinners’ Ryan Coogler & Sev Ohanian On How Their ‘Unapologetically Original’ Story Earned Seven Golden Globe Noms
By Ryan Fleming LOS ANGELES (Deadline) — It’s no surprise that “Sinners” made a big splash on December 9 at the Golden Globes nominations announcement. With seven nomina…
2025-12-18
Café Cat’s Danish Lemon and Almond Cake
Born in the United Kingdom, Linda Peek is a successful writer, blogger and businesswomen. She has been involved in international diplomacy through her husband’s dedicate…
2025-12-18
Armenia, NATO review partnership and regional security issues
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska on Thursday, discussing the development of Armenia–NATO partnership a…
2025-12-18
Armenian PM says has asked Russia to fast-track restoration of key railway sections
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan has asked Russia to urgently engage in the full restoration of several strategic railway sections, including the line from Yera…
2025-12-18
$8M+ raised to support rural Armenia at 22nd annual COAF Holiday Gala
The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) proudly announces that its 22nd Annual Holiday Gala, Light the Way Forward , held on December 13 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City,…
2025-12-18
Armenia’s NA Speaker discusses regional peace and issue of captives with NATO Deputy Secretary General
Armenian National Assembly President Alen Simonyan met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska. The discussion focused on peace efforts between Armenia and…
2025-12-18
Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will crack down on hate speech following Sunday’s deadly shooting at Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish fe…
2025-12-18
Armenian National Security Secretary meets UK Minister to discuss security and defense cooperation
During an official working visit to London, Armenia’s Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan, held a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for …
2025-12-18
Billionaire Jared Isaacman, an Elon Musk ally, confirmed as Nasa chief
The US Senate has approved the appointment of billionaire investor Jared Isaacman to lead Nasa, capping an unusual nomination process where President Donald Trump put hi…
2025-12-18
Yerevan to build new shelter for 300 stray dogs
Construction of a new shelter for stray dogs in Yerevan is set to begin next year, aiming to provide a safe and comfortable environment for the city’s homeless canines. …
2025-12-18
Amb. Mkrtchyan discusses prospects for Armenia-US cooperation witb Rep. Daniel Newhouse
On December 17, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Congressman Daniel Newhouse, Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus. The meeting focused on prospects for U.S…
2025-12-18
Armenia expects the UN to consistently support peace efforts in the South Caucasus
Mr. Zhirayr Ananyan, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations, delivered a statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate title…
2025-12-17
Pashinyan may soon declare himself the new Catholicos of All Armenians
With each passing day, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is causing further damage to the Armenian Apostolic Church and the reputation of Armenia around the world as the fi…
2025-12-17
The diaspora is a vital part of our church
Last week, this column focused on the divisive thinking that pervades our communal life. We can deny it because it is uncomfortable, but it has been a major factor throu…
2025-12-17
I have seen the destruction of paradise
The fading How was I supposed to rise and depart? Yet, I rose and departed. This sentence lodged itself in my consciousness and remained there. It spun ceaselessly in my…
2025-12-17
Dr. Marat Harutyunyan: The doctor who refused to leave Artsakh until the end
Dr. Marat Harutyunyan was among the last doctors to remain in Artsakh, staying in Stepanakert until the final patient was safely evacuated amid the devastation of the 20…
2025-12-16
Immigration policy should concern every Armenian
Immigration matters to the Armenian community because most of us are here due to immigration. Our families came to the United States to escape hardship, war or instabili…