Four Ottoman-born Armenian men — Jacob Halladjian, Mkrtich Ekmekjian, Avak Mouradian, and Basar Bayentz, won a historic case in a circuit court in Boston on December 24, 1909. Judge Francis C. Lowell gave Armenians the juridical distinction of whiteness for the first time. There’s a great story published on the Ajam Media Collective about this historic decision. A very well research piece, which is also a pleasure to read, so make sure to check it out.
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Disgrace: Armenia's Independence Gets only 7 Supporters in 131 Seat Parliament
The Armenian parliament ratified on Thursday Armenia’s controversial accession treaty with the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union. Continue reading “Disgrace: Armenia's Independence Gets only 7 Supporters in 131 Seat Parliament”
Footage Showing How the Armenian Helicopter was Shot Down Near Karabakh
The video uploaded by an Azeri YouTube user shows that the Armenian helicopters were not attacking the Azerbaijani positions as claimed by the Azeri officials. Continue reading “Footage Showing How the Armenian Helicopter was Shot Down Near Karabakh”
Sarkissian Finally Explains His EU Association U-Turn by Playing Naive
Armenian President Serzh Sarkissian used the opportunity to make a speech during the plenary session of PACE to finally give some sort of an explanation about his decision to join the Russia-led Customs Union effectively blocking the way to the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement and the EU Association agreement that came with it. Continue reading “Sarkissian Finally Explains His EU Association U-Turn by Playing Naive”
Easy Money: Implications of Armenia’s Recent Sovereign Bond Issuance
There are a lot of reasons why Armenia’s issue of its first sovereign bond issue was a bad idea. Policy Forum Armenia has published an interesting analysis, listing a total of 6 reasons. Continue reading “Easy Money: Implications of Armenia’s Recent Sovereign Bond Issuance”
Serj Tankian's Letter to The President of Armenia
Grammy-winning singer/song writer Serj Tankian has sent an open letter to Serzh Sarkissian, expressing doubts that the incumbent president has indeed won in February 18th Presidential elections and calling for the de facto Armenian leader to institute genuine rule of law in the country, punish those, who stole the vote from the people, dissolve the parliament, ensure that genuinely free and fair elections are held and that the government is truly representational. Find the full letter below. Continue reading “Serj Tankian's Letter to The President of Armenia”
New Flag of Armenia (design concept)
Braind – branding laboratory has presented a design concept for a new flag of Armenia. Continue reading “New Flag of Armenia (design concept)”
Boutique construction at the expense of Mashtots park resumes amid protests
A week-long sit-in by Armenian environmental activists was dispersed today as police used force to make space for the construction of fashion boutiques in one of central Yerevan’s few remaining green areas. Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Boutique construction at the expense of Mashtots park resumes amid protests"</span>
A Crowd of Santas Seen Running in Yerevan
Armenian capital witnessed today an amusing crowd of young and energetic Santas running trough Yerevan’s central Abovyan street for a chance to win an iPad2, Wii and lots of MOJO yogurt. Continue reading “A Crowd of Santas Seen Running in Yerevan”
The Devil's Advocate
An Armenian lawyer has filed a suit against “Hraparak” daily newspaper for not moderating readers’ comments on the paper’s online version, which supposedly damage the lawyer’s reputation and which he c onsiders offensive. Continue reading “The Devil's Advocate”