Category Archives: Diaspora

The Beautified Project – Kilikia

I have been following “The Beautified Project” band for several years now and either my musical tastes have evolved, or the band has changed, but I’m growing increasingly more fond of their sound. The song, Kilikia, in their interpretation is just great and so I decided to take the chance and publish some info about them on this blog. Continue reading

The Genocide Photographer

Prominent Armenian film director Tigran Khzmalian’s film “The Genocide Photographer” tells about Armin Theophil Wegner, a witness to the Armenian Genocide whose photographs documented one of the greatest crimes against humanity committed in the past century.

Armenian Economy: a Diagnosis

PFA's "Armenia: Averting an Economic Catastrophe" Report

The Cover Page of PFA's "Armenia: Averting an Economic Catastrophe" Report

Policy Forum Armenia, a Washington based Armenian think tank and advocacy group, has published an in-depth report, which might well be the best diagnosis of Armenia’s economic  woes available out there. Continue reading

Ex-US Envoy says “truth is on Turkey’s side”

In an interview published by Hurriyetdailynews.com, Ex-US Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and US mediator in Nagorno-Karabakh talks made a number of remarks, which sound quite sympathetic of Turkey. Continue reading

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What happens when Armenian Americans, pick up, and move to Armenia? Produced and Directed by Robert Davidian. (Part 1, 2, 34, 5, 6)

Lost & Found in Armenia (Movie Trailer)

Lost & Found in Armenia is the story of Bill (Jamie Kennedy), an American tourist who vacations to Turkey to get his mind off a bad break up. Continue reading

Young Diasporan investor prepared to “follow the law and take anyone to court”

Photo: Pedro Zarokian in his garden

Pedro Zarokian in his garden

I’ve read a very inspiring story today about a young Armenian, raised in the States from the age of 9, who has purchased 112 hectares of land in the village of Bagaran and is planning to battle his way through the hassle of living and working in Armenia. Continue reading

PM Sargsyan calls Armenian-American businessman’s criticism “misguided”

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Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has dismissed criticism voiced by successful Armenian-American businessman, real estate developer and philanthropist Vahak Hovnanian about obstacles to business investments in Armenia.

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Emmy knocked out in boxing gloves

Armenia’s representative at Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Emmy went on stage in the Dusseldorf Arena “in boxing gloves” to perform her “Boom boom” song and was knocked out. Continue reading

Armenia Marks Genocide Anniversary

Armenia Marks Genocide Anniversary

An incessant stream of people passed through the Armenian Genocide Memorial throughout the day, laying flowers by its eternal fire surrounded by twelve inward-bending basalt columns.

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