Society
The Legend of Mama Vernissage
Tucked away in the outskirts of the Vernissage market in Yerevan is a dimly lit cafe run by a charming old Armenian lady. Oh, and she's got a knife.
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Culture
Valentine’s Day for the Lit Lover: Three Romantic Poems by Armenians
In honor of Valentine's Day, we've compiled a list of our all-time favorite romantic poems by Armenian writers.
Society
“Hey, Soviet”: The Only Armenian at Southwest Minnesota State…Ever
Erik Khzmalyan is the only Armenian at Southwest Minnesota State University in the town of Marshall this year - and possibly ever.
Society
Armenian Scholarships 2015
The Armenite launches an annual list of Armenian scholarships. Here it is for 2015.
Politics
Who Got Beat Up in Berdzor? A Look at PreParliament
Fringe group PreParliament was attacked by the police in Berdzor. Who are they?
Society
My Time in Bourj Hammoud: Doing Dishes and Sleeping on the Roof
Washing dishes and camping on roofs wasn't a big deal for Ben Allen. But now, he was living with an Armenian family in Bourj Hammoud. Life was different.
Photography
Benches of Yerevan: Tatevik Vardanyan
Tatevik Vardanyan takes on a photographic stroll through autumnal Yerevan and shows us its welcoming sitting places.
Politics
Amal Clooney: Turkey’s PR Nightmare
Armenia's brilliant decision to include Amal Clooney on the legal team arguing in the Perincek v. Switzerland case has created a PR nightmare for Turkey.
Society
Living in America: Let’s Talk About Individualism
A 15-year-old boy from Armenia loads his luggage and heads to the States. He notices the air of individualism immediately, but that's not all he finds.
Society
Learning Armenian: Tips for the Fellow Language Learner
In the interest of helping those learning Armenian, The Armenite's own Karmun Khoo has compiled a list of tips she feels will prove fruitful.
Politics
The Gyumri Massacre: What Is and Isn’t Happening
In a country that enjoys relative security and has the lowest murder rate in the region, the Gyumri massacre in Armenia has raised a multitude of questions.
Society
Between Anticipation and Misery: The Syrian-Armenian Refugees of Lebanon
About 2.5 million civilians have fled Syria due to civil war. Tens of thousands of those civilians are Syrian-Armenian refugees who seek peace in Lebanon.
Society
The Dangers of Lavash in January
Lavash bread is a staple in Armenia. But in the wintertime, the flat, flaky bread becomes hard to find. And if you've got it, you better not flaunt it.
Culture
Book Review: There Was and There Was Not
Meline Toumani tries, but not hard enough, in her book about Armenian identity and the effects of genocide.
Society
Learning Armenian: “My Name Is Astghik and I’m Fifteen Years Old”
This week in "Learning Armenian," Karmun has to introduce herself in front of the class. But the only sentence she can remember isn't ideal.
Society
What the Hell Is “Parskahye” and Is It Contagious?
Most Armenians know what "parskahye" is. But to the uninitiated, it may sound like an obscure illness.
Politics
Why Armenia Chose the Eurasian Economic Union
Armenia opted to join the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union over establishing an Association Agreement with the European Union. Here's why.
Culture
Love and Talking With God: The Art of MarHak
Armenian artist MarHak discusses love and talking with God -- all through his abstract art.
Society
“Hey, Look!”: Becoming a Human Attraction in Armenia
A British writer finds out firsthand what it's like to walk the streets of Armenia with tousled hair and flip flops.
Politics
Azerbaijan Military Shoots Down Unarmed Armenian Helicopter
In an unprovoked attack, Azerbaijan shot down an unarmed Armenian military helicopter that was flying over Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Republic territory.
Society
Learning Armenian: Frustration, Endurance, and Apricots
In her second week of learning Armenian, Karmun struggles to form words and grows noticeably frustrated. But something unexpected saves the day.
Society
Learning Armenian: Adventures of a Foreigner
The Armenian language is only spoken by six million people worldwide -- and a Singapore native is determined to be one of them.
Culture
Gorky And His Muse
The avant-garde painter Arshile Gorky had an obsession other than art. He called her Mougouch. This is a story of their tumultuous love.
Culture
Five Must-Read Novels by Armenian-American Authors
From heartbreaking nonfiction to silly short stories, these five must-reads have one thing in common: they were all written by Armenian-American authors.
Infrastructure
The Sochi-Yerevan Railway – Transportation Infrastructure in Armenia: Part IV
Talks of a potential Sochi-Yerevan railway may be on the horizon, but what does it mean for all of the countries involved?
History
In The Company of Emperors: The Story of Ethiopian Armenians
From Ethio-jazz to beautiful architecture, Ethiopian Armenians have created an enduring legacy in this center of African culture and history.
Culture
This Pianist Ain’t Got No Wrong Notes
Armen Nalbandian, a Los Angeles-based jazz pianist, on his voice, and his inspiration, and his new album, Time Waits.
Politics
Misinformed James Warlick and John Heffern on Artsakh
Ambassadors James Warlick and John Heffern make erroneous references to Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in botched attempt at progress.
Infrastructure
The Southern Armenia Railway – Transportation Infrastructure in Armenia: Part III
The Southern Armenia Railway will link Armenia to Iran in the south and Georgia and Russia in the north while making Armenia a Eurasian trade hub.
Infographic
Armenia By the Numbers: The MEG|A Model
Introducing the MEG|A Model, a visual look at Armenia's development through figures including GDP, GNI per capita, HDI, and emigration.
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Green Gold: Rebuilding Armenia’s Forests
How the Armenia Tree Project has spent the past two decades replanting Armenia's forests and the state of forestry in Armenia today.
Letters
Letter: Yessayan a Complex Nationalist
A reader responds to Jennifer Manoukian's piece about Zabel Yessayan's early years.
Politics · Updated
Young Turks Group to Host Event at Columbia University
Group named after the genocidal Young Turks has organized event at Columbia University the day after the international Armenian Genocide commemoration day.
Culture
Zabel Yessayan: Portrait of the Writer as a Young Woman
Zabel Yessayan is among the most famous authors of Armenian literature. It was as a young woman in Constantinople that she began to master her craft.
Infrastructure
The North-South Highway – Transportation Infrastructure in Armenia: Part II
When completed, Armenia's North-South Highway will be at the center of a trade route stretching from India and Iran to Georgia and Russia.
