Author Archives: Editor

Armenian Election Given Mixed Assessment

YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — International observers gave a mixed assessment of Armenia’s parliamentary elections this week, praising the pre-election environment in the country but reporting irregularities in a “significant number” of polling stations on voting day.

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Azeri President Uses Platform at UN Security Council to Revile Armenia

By Florence Avakian Special to the Mirror-Spectator UNITED NATIONS — Lies, distortions and propaganda took center stage on Friday, May 4, as Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev addressed the topic of “anti- terrorism” before the United Nations Security Council and accused … Continue reading

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Aftermath of French Presidential Election

By Varoujan Sirapian Special to the Mirror-Spectator PARIS — Never has an election in France been so uncertain. According to surveys conducted six months ago, Nicolas Sarkozy started about 16 percentage points down. His place on the final ballot was … Continue reading

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Editor and Journalist Mahtesian to Receive Mirror’s 2012 Award of Excellence

By Aram Arkun Mirror-Spectator Staff WASHINGTON — Charles Mahtesian is Politico’s national politics editor and has his own blog on the Politico website. An expert on American politics frequently appearing on major radio and television shows as an analyst, Mahtesian … Continue reading

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Gharibian’s Study of Armenian Journalism a Valuable Resource

By Daphne Abeel Special to the Mirror-Spectator Jerair Gharibian, who died in 1991, made an important contribution to Armenian culture in the Boston area, when, in 1980, he founded the Boston Armenian Independent Radio Hour, which to this day broadcasts … Continue reading

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Commentary: Reflections on Elections

By Edmond Y. Azadian Our readers would rightfully expect us to focus in the first place on parliamentary elections held in Armenia on May 6. However, it is also worth reflecting on other elections held the same day in Europe … Continue reading

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Heritage Park Monument Unveiled

By Alin K. Gregorian Mirror-Spectator Staff PEABODY, Mass. — The Armenian Genocide monument that will be the focal point of the Armenian Heritage Park in Boston later this year was unveiled at a reception sponsored and hosted by the Knights … Continue reading

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Mirror-Spectator Presents Gregory Adamian the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at May Gala

WATERTOWN, Mass. — As was announced last January, Dr. Gregory Harry Adamian, president emeritus and chancellor of Bentley College, is being awarded the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Armenian Mirror-Spectator’s benefit gala, “Celebrating 80 Years and Beyond.” The celebration … Continue reading

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