Monthly Archives: September 2008

Armenia Marks Independence

By Sara Khojoyan YEREVAN (ArmeniaNow) — The third Republic of Armenia turned 17 on Sunday, September 21. On September 21, 1991, Armenians went to a referendum to support overwhelmingly the aspiration to quit the crumbling Soviet Empire and live as … Continue reading

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Armenia, Turkey In Secret Talks

YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Senior diplomats from Armenia and Turkey have held more confidential negotiations in an effort to deepen an unprecedented thaw in the historically strained relations between their nations that was underscored by Turkish President Abdullah Gul’s recent visit … Continue reading

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New US Ambassador Starts Mission

By Suren Musayelyan YEREVAN (ArmeniaNow) — After two years Armenia has a new ambassador of the United States as Marie Yovanovitch began her tour of duty this week. Yovanovitch, who was confirmed by the US Senate as ambassador on August … Continue reading

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TCA 31st Annual Convention Approves $200,000 Spent in 2007 for Cultural, Educational Activities

DETROIT, Mich. — The 31st annual convention of the Tekeyan Cultural Association (TCA) of US and Canada held on September 6 approved the 2007 annual financial report of the Association’s Central Board of Directors that revealed allocations of close to … Continue reading

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Seven Young Members Join ADL Ranks

DETROIT — On Saturday, September 6, on the sidelines of the Tekeyan Cultural Association’s annual national convention, a solemn oath-taking ceremony took place at the Embassy Suites hotel. Four young men and women joined the ranks of the Armenian Democratic … Continue reading

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Yerevan Hails Turk Initiative For Caucasus

By Karine Simonian YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Armenia welcomes the Turkish initiative aimed at establishing a stability and cooperation platform in the Caucasus, President Serge Sargisian told media as he visited the country’s northern Lori province late last week. “The Turks … Continue reading

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Ohio Independent House Candidate Attends Fundraiser in Mass.

By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff BELMONT, Mass. — About 50 supporters gathered to help the campaign of David Krikorian of Cincinnati, Ohio, who is seeking to become the third Armenian- American member of the House of Representatives. The other … Continue reading

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Mugar Mixes Music, Humanitarianism

Activist Balances Environment, Farms And Armenia By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff SOMERVILLE, Mass. — For many, the thought of Hirair Hovnanian or Virginia Ohanian and Willy Nelson or John Mellencamp can in no way be connected. However, all of … Continue reading

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