Armenia: In Wake of Arson Attack, Support and Fear
An early morning arson attack on the popular Yerevan-based bar, DIY last week has led to an outpouring of support from concerned citizens, activists and customers who frequented the relatively
Armenia: Yerevan Bar Set on Fire in Attack
Update, 12 p.m: Suspects have been caught, sources say. Details will be added as the story develops. DIY, a popular bar in Yerevan was set on fire today when arson
Armenia: Campaign Rally Explosion Injures Hundreds
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Roundup: In Honor of International Women’s Month
All of last month, we invited contributors to submit their prose, photography, translations and stories in honor of International Women’s Day and Month. The response was amazing – from an
Day of Discharge: Young Armenian Author Censored by Army
As Armenia prepares to celebrate its status as World Book Capital of 2012, officials in the South Caucasus country are in the middle of censoring and pressing charges against the
The Khohanotz: Mijink, or Armenian Sweet Bread
When it’s time to cut the Mijink bread, all family members must be present. They must stand around, in anxious anticipation watching the knife glide across the top of the
A Look Back at Soviet-Era International Women’s Day Posters
Observed since the early 1900’s, Women’s Day has grown over the years as a day celebrated internationally in countries across the world. In 1917, it reached Russia, where women began
Photographing Turkey’s Cultural Heritage: Aydin Cetinbostanoglu
Born in 1954 in Izmir Turkey, photographer Aydin Cetinbostanoglu has been documenting Turkey’s Gypsy, Alevi, Jewish, Christian Arab and Armenian communities for years, forming relationships, building trust and as a
Interview: Suzanne Khardalian on Grandma’s Tattoos and the Forgotten Lives of Armenian Women
Ever since filmmaker Suzanne Khardalian’s documentary, “Grandma’s Tattoos,” was screened across the U.S. and broadcast on Al Jazeera’s English channel, the response has been overwhelming. “I’ve been getting hundreds and
Armenian Retail Therapy
Inspired by our friends at The Caucasus, who put together a diverse list of gift ideas (which featured the Armenian Unibrow Championships t-shirt by our partners at Ara the Rat),