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May 1, 20111 min read

Armenia to Take Part in LA Times Book Festival.

For the first time ever Armenia is represented at La Times Book Festival Via Asbarez.com GLENDALE—For the first time Armenia will be...

Apr 28, 20111 min read

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Armenia’s “Lost Spring” – Well-known Publicist Releases Film on 03/08.

A new film captures the violence of March 2008. “The clashes between opposition supporters and security personnel on the first day of...

Apr 26, 20111 min read

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Yerevan to Host Music for Life Rock Festival.

Bambir and Dogma will perform at Music for Life, a concert for charity, on May 13 in Yerevan. Via PanArmenian Net PanARMENIAN.Net -...

Apr 24, 20111 min read

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U.S. D.O.J Holds Conference on “Support for Victims and Successful Prosecution of Domestic Violence”

The U.S. Department of Justice recently supported a conference held in Tsakhkadzor for victims of domestic violence, a horrific problem...

Apr 20, 20111 min read

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Tony Iommi – “I Had a Riff and Ian Gillan Liked It”.

More on Iommi and Gillan's album, which will raise money for the Octet school. Via Mediamax.am Yerevan/Mediamax/. On May 6, German...

Apr 19, 20111 min read

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Moscow Citizens to Taste Jingala Bread.

Muscovites are in for a treat. This stuff is truly delicious. Via A1plus.am On April 20-30, Moscow will host a festival of Karabakh...

Apr 18, 20111 min read

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FAR Distributes TVs Donated by the Marriott Hotel to Orphanages, Schools and Senior Homes.

Last month, FAR received a very generous donation of 245 TV sets from Armenia’s Marriott Hotel. Now, the organization is distributing the...

Apr 17, 20111 min read

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Megerian Rugs Company Supports Gavar Orphanage.

There are several different groups at Gavar Orphanage that aim to develop children’s skills. One such group is the carpet-weaving club,...

Apr 15, 20111 min read

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Ida Kar Exhibit in London.

By Ani Garibyan via Yerevan Magazine Ida Kar (Ida Karamian) was one of the most important and influential photographers in the world over...

Apr 14, 20111 min read

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Literary Magazine Granish Now Available.

Granish, the first Armenian-language literary magazine in the country, was recently launched, thanks to support from Antares publishing...

Apr 11, 20111 min read

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Armenia Calls for Declaring Sasuntsi Davit epos UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

For all of those who wish to expand Armenia’s cultural heritage under UNESCO, read this. Via PanArmenian Net PanARMENIAN.Net - The...

Apr 10, 20111 min read

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Promo-video of Ian Gillan’s and Tony Iommi’s New Song Available.

Keep a look out for Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi’s “Out of My Mind,” which will be released in the U.S. and Europe on May 9. Proceeds go...

Apr 7, 20111 min read

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The Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra.

If you’re in Yerevan, this is not to be missed. By Ani Garibyan via Yerevan Magazine Not having a musical instrument in the household in...

Apr 7, 20111 min read

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To Moms and Beauties.

A beautiful flashmob dedicated to the Maternity and Beauty Day in Armenia. By Nazik Armenakyan via ArmeniaNow April 7 is celebrated in...

Apr 4, 20111 min read

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First Flash Mob to Propagandize Book Reading Held in Artsakh.

Proof that there are still those who relish the printed page. Via PanArmenian Net PanARMENIAN.Net - The first-ever flash mob to...

Apr 4, 20111 min read

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The Armenian Mother – Creature of Love, Habit and Cleanliness.

Oh and it’s so true. By Nathalie Nourian via ianyan Mag I don’t think that I’m alone in saying that Armenian mothers are a unique bunch....

Apr 4, 20111 min read

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ArmMono – One Man Show International Festival to Take Place in Yerevan.

Masters of the one-man-show are on their way to Yerevan. By Gayane Mkrtchyan via ArmeniaNow.com On April 3-8 Yerevan will host the ninth...

Mar 31, 20111 min read

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Yerevan’s Lost Cultural Heritage.

Via The Armenian Observer Blog I must confess, that I like the modern image of Yerevan, its Northern Avenue and the shiny buildings. I am...

Mar 31, 20111 min read

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Japanese Choir Sings Ode to Armenia.

Who wouldn’t love this? By Liana Aghajanian via ianyan Mag In the days after the devastating earthquake that struck off the coast of...

Mar 31, 20111 min read

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Serj Tankian to Present His New Poetry Collection in Glendale.

Serj Tankian. Coming soon to B&N in Glendale. Via PanArmenian Net PanARMENIAN.Net - System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian will discuss...