Opinion: Armenian Community in East Jerusalem Faces Decades of Harassment
An opinion piece highlights the long-standing harassment, intimidation, and discrimination endured by the Armenian community in East Jerusalem from extremist groups.
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An opinion piece highlights the long-standing harassment, intimidation, and discrimination endured by the Armenian community in East Jerusalem from extremist groups.

Marlene Edoyan's latest documentary, 'A Fire There,' examines the lives and prospects of ethnic Armenians residing in rural areas of Georgia.

Armenia's parliament has passed a law that tightens voting regulations for its diaspora, effectively limiting the voting rights of millions of citizens living abroad. This decision has sparked debate regarding the political participation of Armenians outside the country.

Israel's Cabinet has formally approved a proposal to designate the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide, a move that reflects deteriorating ties with Turkey and has been strongly condemned by Ankara as a 'political decision' aimed at covering up actions in Gaza. This recognition follows a new UN report on alleged genocide against Palestinian children.

Armenia's pro-EU ruling party, led by Nikol Pashinyan, secured a landslide victory in the recent election, which has been interpreted as a vote for peace over nationalism after Nagorno-Karabakh. The Kremlin expressed concern over the outcome, criticizing perceived Western interference, while other leaders congratulated Pashinyan.

Armenians went to the polls in an election seen as a crucial test of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's efforts to strengthen ties with Europe, amidst significant pressure and scrutiny from Russia. The election outcome is expected to determine the country's future geopolitical alignment.

Armenians returning from Russia are reportedly being issued military summons at Yerevan airport, with training awaiting those sent back to vote for the Kremlin's candidate.

As Armenia heads to critical parliamentary elections, a fierce internal battle has emerged, with over 100,000 ethnic Armenians having fled since the fall of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023, now facing increasing marginalization.

Ukrainian drones have continued to target Russian oil infrastructure, with reports of two deaths in the Belgorod region. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his suggestion for Gerhard Schröder to mediate on behalf of the EU in Ukraine peace talks, while also reportedly threatening Armenia with a 'Ukrainian scenario' over its EU integration goals.

Azerbaijan has expressed strong anger and called an EU resolution concerning Armenians 'unfounded and biased,' indicating diplomatic tension.

A historical piece recounts the 1896 Ottoman Bank Raid by a group of armed Armenians in Constantinople, an event that could be likened to a 'Casa de Papel' scenario.

In Yerevan, on the 111th anniversary of the Armenian massacres, some residents are expressing reservations about the thawing of relations with Turkey, stating there is no need to rush the process.

April 24 marks Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, commemorating over a million Armenians who were victims of mass killings during World War I, with an exhibition by Latvian-Armenian artist Karine Paronjanc opening in Riga.

Edita Gzoyan told JD Vance about massacres of Armenians by Azerbaijanis and gave him a book on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

The stories of millions of Armenians and Turks, lost families and hidden faces are coming to the big screen as a documentary screening at AG Leventis Gallery this March 18 presents Armenians: The…

Russian blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova has been charged in Armenia for offensive language after publishing a video complaining about being splashed during the Vardavar water festival and calling Armenians 'rat-like'.
An opinion piece argues that Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide is not enough, asserting that states recognize genocides based on political interests and that Israel must go further to protect Armenians.

The Turkish Cypriot 'foreign ministry' criticized Israel's decision to recognize the 1915 mass displacement and deaths of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide.

The Israeli government has unanimously recognized the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide. This historic decision comes amidst escalating tensions with Turkey, which strongly opposes such recognition.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan secured a decisive victory in the recent elections, which were largely seen as a referendum on the country's future direction. Following the results, Russia accused the European Union of unprecedented interference in the Armenian electoral process.

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, stating he currently sees no reason for such talks. Zelenskyy interpreted Putin's response as Russia once again choosing war, while Putin also commented on Zelenskyy's Jewish heritage.

Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan suggested that Armenian citizens returning from abroad might be sent to 25-day military training camps, amidst reports of organized transport of Russian-Armenians for military purposes.

Armenians are heading to the polls for a parliamentary election, seen as a crucial test for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's pro-Western agenda amidst rising tensions.

In Armenia, all children are required to learn chess, a practice rooted in Soviet-era demonstrations of systemic superiority, which Armenians now hope will help them tackle 21st-century challenges.

Azerbaijan has announced it is severing ties with the European Parliament and summoned the EU envoy. This diplomatic action follows a resolution passed by the EU Parliament regarding the treatment of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh.

The primary lawyers' group in Diyarbakır, a Kurdish-majority province in Turkey, has called for Turkey to confront the 1915 mass killings and deportations of Armenians, stating that these events are "widely defined" as genocide.

Greece commemorates the memory of 1.5 million Armenians who were victims of the genocide, with a statement emphasizing that the issue holds particular weight for Greece, as Hellenism in Asia Minor and Pontus also experienced persecution, violence, and displacement.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has claimed that Nagorno-Karabakh did not fight back against Azerbaijan during the September 2023 offensive, following earlier remarks where he called Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians 'runaways'.

A survey published by the International Republic Institute (IRI) indicates that Armenians are 23% less concerned about national security compared to projections for 2025.
The Arbat Battalion, which fights as an irregular military unit alongside Russia’s Armed Forces, is made up of around 500 people, most of whom are ethnic Armenians.

US military says it intercepted all Iranian missiles, as fighting threatens to resume. Plus, how Armenians seek to breathe more easily by heading underground Good morning.

Armenia's parliament has adopted a law making it more difficult for citizens living abroad to return home to vote. This follows alleged efforts by Moscow to use Armenians residing in Russia to influence elections.

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a sharp reaction to the Israeli government's decision to recognize the violence against Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I...

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides was awarded the Prince of Cicilia medal by Patriarch Aram I of Cicilia of the Armenian Church during a meeting in Nicosia, recognizing Cyprus's role as a bridge between countries and its support for Armenians.

Preliminary results and exit polls from Kosovo's snap parliamentary election indicate that Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetëvendosje party is leading significantly. Voters participated in the third parliamentary election in 16 months, with polls closing and initial counts showing Kurti's party ahead.
The Armenian government has reportedly threatened voters with military intervention in response to speculations about vote-buying by Armenians entering the country from Russia ahead of parliamentary elections.

Armenia is preparing for parliamentary elections, a critical vote that is expected to determine the future course of the nation's relationship with Türkiye, following Azerbaijan's victory in Karabakh.

Armenians are set to vote on June 7 in parliamentary elections that will determine the country's future geopolitical direction, testing public opinion in Russia's ally amid a drift towards the EU.

Russia declared a May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, while Ukraine announced its own separate truce beginning on May 6. Both nations declared these ceasefires independently, leading to competing announcements.

Satellite images reveal the destruction of the Holy Mother of God Cathedral and St. James Church in Khankendi, known to Armenians as Stepanakert, by Azerbaijan.

An organization of Armenians in Georgia was denied permission to hold a protest near the Turkish Embassy to commemorate the genocide, refusing an alternative location offered by authorities.

Resolutions passed by Dutch and Belgian parliaments, demanding the release of imprisoned Armenians in Baku, have triggered outrage in Azerbaijan.

The Italian Ambassador to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti, visited Yerevan State University, meeting with the Rector to explore cooperation and encourage young Armenians to study in Italy.

This article discusses the Pontic-Armenian Federation, an attempt by Pontic Greeks and Armenians to establish a joint state in the Black Sea region in 1919, following World War I.