Empowering Future Leaders: The Young Leaders School in Echmiatsin

The Young Leaders School in Echmiatsin has recently welcomed its second cohort of students who are embarking on a transformative six-month journey. This program aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to become successful leaders in their respective fields. Throughout the program, the students will have the unique opportunity to expand […]

Bangladesh Armenian Church

The Armenian Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh was built in 1781, and although it is not yet recognised as an official heritage site by UNESCO, the church holds an enormous amount of cultural history and legacy.Two hundred and forty two years ago a small community came together and the foundations of the church were laid. Two […]

Uncovering the Rich History of Meghri: A Tour of Armenia’s Hidden Gems

Meghri, a town split into two distinct neighborhoods, boasts some fascinating landmarks that are worth exploring. One of the main attractions is the Meghri Fortress, an 11th-century Armenian fortress located on a hill that offers stunning views of the Old Town. Originally built in 1083, it was rebuilt in the 18th century by Davit-Bek and […]

“Five Dreamers and a Horse”

The upcoming film festival of Viena has recently announced its opening film, “Five Dreamers and a Horse” by Vahagn Khachatryan and Aren Malakyan. The Austrian premiere of this feature will take place on May 4th at 8pm at Votiv Kino, and the filmmakers will be present at the screening. This debut feature follows the story […]

The full travel guide to Armenia

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Armenia is a country steeped in history, offering awe-inspiring mountain scenery, thrilling adventures, and a captivating culture that’s a delight to experience. Whether you’re indulging in its street food or admiring the world’s oldest cathedral, Armenia is an enchanting off-grid destination worth exploring. Armenia’s cultural and national […]

Inside Maro Gorky’s Tuscan technicolour dream house: the home is an artwork in itself

A Tuscan farmhouse where artists Maro Gorky and her husband Matthew Spender have lived and worked since 1968. The couple’s credentials as bohemian aristocracy are indisputable. She is the daughter of Armenian-American artist Arshile Gorky, he is the son of acclaimed poet and critic Sir Stephen Spender. Their house has attracted the attention of some […]

200 years ago, the Pope donated a mediaeval Armenian manuscript to the University of Bologna

The University of Bologna was founded in 1077 and is considered the oldest university in Europe. It has a chair of Armenian Studies, headed by Professor Anna Shirinyan.During the academic conference “Armenia: the Country of Millennia”, philologist Khachik Harutyunyan made speeches on the unique Armenian handwritten gospel kept in Jerusalem and at the Armenian University […]

Nine Armenians on Forbes 2023 Billionaires List

Forbes has released its 2023 World’s Billionaires list, revealing that nine Armenians have joined the ranks of the world’s richest people. The list features 2,640 billionaires globally, down from last year’s count of 2,668. Among the Armenians on the list, Sergei Galitsky (Arutyunyan) takes the 905th spot. He is the founder of Magnit, a major […]