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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-07-02 10:36
SACRAMENTO – The California State Assembly has created a newly formed Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art and Cultural Exchange. The newly formed select committee will launch […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-07-02 08:01
JAMAICA PLAIN, Mass. — Born on August 17, 1914, in Aintab, Turkey (in historic Cilicia) to Hagop and Maritsa Ouzghoushian, Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian was the eldest of four children. She […]
The post Obituary: Mary Ouzghoushian Vartanian, 111-Year-Old Genocide Survivor appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-07-01 16:15
YEREVAN — The late Armenian writer, literary scholar, and translator Felix (Feliks) Bakhchinyan was the author of more than sixty books and numerous literary translations, leaving a lasting contribution to […]
The post Felix Bakhchinyan: Bridging Armenia and Fridtjof Nansen appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-07-01 10:36
By Taner Akçam Some people remain largely invisible and little known, yet they are the principal actors behind the scenes. They are creators and builders. The most fitting description for […]
The post In Memory of Wolfgang Gust (April 9, 1935 – June 11, 2026) appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-29 14:26
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Hundreds of alumni, supporters and officials have gathered in Nicosia, Cyprus to mark the 100th anniversary of the Melkonian Educational Institute through various events and gatherings. The […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 17:32
By Arshaluys Barseghyan Former President Robert Kocharyan and Strong Armenia Alliance leader Narek Karapetyan have filed separate lawsuits against Armenian state institutions, as political and legal disputes continue following June’s […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 16:25
YERVEN (Azatutyun) — Less than two weeks after the Armenian parliamentary elections, Azerbaijan’s leadership renewed on Thursday its demands for Armenia to allow a mass influx of Azerbaijanis who had […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 16:23
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress have submitted amendments to be considered by the House Rules Committee for the following bills: H.R. 4016, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 16:17
By Charles Yessaian LORTON, VA — On Saturday, May 16, the Armenian Youth Center (AYC) of Greater Washington, DC hosted its first-ever Casino Royale Charity Fundraiser at the Lorton Art […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 16:14
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) announced Dr. Jarret Lafleur will receive the prestigious 2026 Neil Armstrong Award of Excellence. The award recognizes an Astronaut Scholar alum who […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 16:03
By Yousef Bardouka Telecom Armenia and Azertelecom have signed agreements to route internet traffic through each other’s territories. According to RFE/RL, the agreement would allow Azerbaijan to provide its exclave […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 16:00
Since 2020, the Armenian people have undergone a series of crises on multiple fronts, crises that have created challenging needs for intervention. Armenian soldiers returning from the 2020 war, followed […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 15:50
WATERTOWN — The Armenian Museum of America will host a literary conversation with bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian and acclaimed author Nancy Kricorian in celebration of the launch of Bohjalian’s latest […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 15:40
YEREVAN-PARIS — Marina Dédéyan is a French novelist of Armenian and Russian descent. She was born in the port city of Saint-Malo and spent her childhood and adolescence in Montpellier. […]
The post Marina Dédéyan: A Literary Mind Etched by History appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-25 15:21
“My mother used to keep a container of labneh on the top shelf of the refrigerator, nestled between jars of pickles and the bottle of pomegranate molasses that never seemed […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-24 00:57
By Heghine Buniatian YEREVAN (Azatutyun) — Armenia has urged the European Union to speed up its aid measures designed to help the country mitigate potentially severe consequences of a Russian […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-24 00:51
BAKU (JAM News) — The European Court of Human Rights ruled on June 18 that Azerbaijan bore responsibility in a case involving the torture and beheading of a wounded Armenian serviceman during the […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-23 22:06
WATERTOWN — The Armenia Museum of America continues on the path of prolifically offering audiences one stimulating art exhibit after another with the inauguration of “Father,” an exhibit by artist […]
The post Diana Markosian Exhibition Opening at Armenian Museum Features Discussion with Actress Angela Sarafyan appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-23 20:39
BELMONT, Mass. — Dr. Taner Akçam and Dr. Michael Bazyler spoke at the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) on “Nazi Looted Art Recovery as a Model for […]
The post Akçam and Bazyler Call for Focus on Armenian Genocide Restitution Starting with Looted Art appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-23 15:51
The absence of a credible, nationally recognized supervisory institution renders the political atmosphere in Armenia unhealthy. The national elections of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia took place […]
The post Will the Results of the June 7 Elections Ever Be Finalized? appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 21:26
In recent weeks Russia appears to have become increasingly concerned about developments taking place around Armenia. While it is reasonable to assume that the Russian leadership has received assurances from […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 18:37
After a tense election season, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has released initial results for the number of seats in parliament: Civil Contract (Nikol Pashinyan) 64 seats Strong Armenia (Samvel […]
The post Despite Heated Campaign, Many Chose to Not Vote appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 16:40
ANKARA (Stockholm Center for Freedom) — European Parliament (EP) lawmakers from several political groups are seeking sharper criticism of Turkey’s rule-of-law and human rights record before a vote this week […]
The post EP Lawmakers Push to Harden Turkey Report over Human Rights Violations and Pressure on Opposition appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 16:35
By Bedross Der Matossian It was in the early 1990s that my interest in the Armenian Genocide, late Ottoman history, and the study of mass violence first began to take […]
The post Guardians of Memory: Why the Zoryan Institute Must Be Secured for Future Generations appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 16:29
FRESNO — The Society for Armenian Studies (SAS) announced recently the recipients of its Spring 2026 Graduate Research and Conference Grants. The recipients are Armen Manuk-Khaloyan, for his paper on […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 16:17
LEXINGTON, Mass. — In May, more than two dozen supporters gathered at the Lexington home of Harry Glorikian and Katrina Menzigian for an intimate event highlighting the ongoing impact of […]
The post East Coast Armenian Community Gathers to Support Armenian EyeCare Project’s Sight Saving Mission appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 16:13
BOSTON — The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) held its Celebration of Service weekend here on June 5 and June 6, honoring Dr. Rouben Adalian, Bryan Ardouny, Anthony Barsamian, Mary […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 16:04
“Here is a recipe for an oven-roasted version of the flavorful street-side classic usually cooked on a rotisserie. It is perfect for an evening with family and friends. Serve with […]
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Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 15:55
“Just keep walking on this street, miss. It will lead you to where you need to go. All these streets will lead you there,” the forty-two year-old bus driver — […]
The post Fearcatcher’s Naira Kuzmich: A Woman Brave Enough to Tell the Story appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.
Diaspora | Armenian Mirror-Spectator | 2026-06-18 15:04
YEREVAN-MOSCOW — Karen Sergeyevich Kornienko (born in 1974 in Astrakhan) is a Russian pianist and composer-transcriber. He graduated from a music school in Dnepropetrovsk and, at the age of 15, […]
The post Karen Kornienko: On Music, Beauty, and Armenian Roots appeared first on The Armenian Mirror-Spectator.