Armenia’s Byurakan Observatory Listed As IAU Outstanding Astronomical Heritage
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has listed the Byurakan Observatory in Armenia as Outstanding Astronomical Heritage. The Byurakan Observatory is presented as the most important astronomical center in Eastern Europe and Middle East region, both by its scientific instruments and achievements. The Observatory was founded in 1946 on the initiative of Viktor Amazaspovich Ambartsumian (1908–1996), […]
2022 Aurora Humanitarians Announced in Yerevan
Yesterday, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced the names of the 2022 Aurora Humanitarians, chosen for their impact, courage and commitment in putting themselves at risk to help others, at the national repository of ancient manuscripts located in Yerevan, Armenia…. The award, in the amount of $1,000,000, is given on behalf of the survivors of the […]
Edit Print Publishing House: Publisher of more than 5000 Print and Electronic Books
Established in 1993 by Mkrtich Karapetyan, Edit Print has released over 5000 books in fiction literature, the best works of Armenian and non-Armenian authors, specialized books, self-help, business books, biographies, etc. The online platform of Edit Print encompasses around 37 books in Western Armenian, including the works of Zabel Yessayan, Nigoghos Sarafian, Shahan Shahnour, and […]
Armenian Museum to be Re-established in Tabriz, Iran
The fifth most populous city of Iran, Tabriz, located in Iran’s northwestern province of East Atrpatakan, will become the host of the newly re-established Armenian museum. During a meeting with the Head of the Armenian Diocese of Atrpatakan Grigor Chiftchian, the head of the provincial chapter of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Department Ahmad […]
I am Looking For Something Out of The Mainstream
“I AM LOOKING FOR SOMETHING OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM” This is what Birthright Armenia often receives from people who think about becoming a volunteer or intern in Armenia. The answer is always “that can be arranged for you,” as many new initiatives and startups working on unique concepts are ready to host a Birthright Armenia […]
International Armenian Literary Alliance Announces 2022 Young Armenian Poets Awards
The International Armenian Literary Alliance announced the second annual Young Armenian Poets Awards, a contest for emerging Armenian writers between the ages of 14 and 18. This year’s entrants are asked to consider հow poetry can serve as a bridge between Armenia and the over five million persons of full or partial Armenian ancestry living […]
New Children’s Library in Sweden Home to Armenian Literature
Sweden’s largest collection of foreign language children’s books now includes Armenian literature. The newly established library was founded as a project implemented by the diplomatic missions of foreign countries accredited in Sweden, the Astrid Lindgren Foundation, the Sami community of Sweden, and the Swedish library network. The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of […]
Forum of Arts Charles Aznavour officially inaugurated in France
On March 26, 2022, the Forum of Arts Charles Aznavour was officially inaugurated in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France. Present during the inauguration ceremony were Nicolas Aznavour, co-founder of the Aznavour Foundation; Kristina Aznavour, President of the Foundation; local officials and guests. Forum of Arts Charles Aznavour is dedicated to theoretical knowledge, practice, and cultural expression by pooling […]
Armenia Tree Project Preparing For Spring
The Community Tree Planting (CTP) team at Armenia Tree Project (ATP) has been evaluating many sites ahead of the planting season which is scheduled to start in a few weeks. As one of ATP’s most visible programs, CTP distributes fruit and decorative trees each year to urban and rural communities throughout Armenia and works with […]
