24 Armenians Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust Honored in Jerusalem
Twenty-four Armenians who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust were honored this week in Jerusalem, as Israel marked Yom HaShoah. Their stories were brought to life through a special exhibition recognizing them as Yad Vashem’s “Righteous Among the Nations”—a title given to non-Jews who risked their lives to rescue Jews during the Holocaust. The exhibition opened in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, at the Clergy Seminary Hall, drawing hundreds of visitors from
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Levon Ter Petrossian, Beloved Comedian, Artist, and Father, Dies at 45
The Armenian diaspora has lost one of its brightest lights. Levon Ter Petrossian — a comedian, actor, musician, and one of the founding voices behind the iconic DEMQ Show — has died at the age of 45. His passing on April 16, 2026, has sent shockwaves through the Armenian community and the wider entertainment world, where his humor, warmth, and unmistakable presence left a lasting mark. Born on February 26, 1981, in Yerevan, Armenia, Levon began a journey that would take him a
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Armenian Diaspora Conference in Paris Urges Global Mobilization on National Priorities
The Diaspora National Mobilization Conference took place from April 11 to 12, in Paris, bringing together more than 150 distinguished intellectuals, political leaders, and public and community figures from Armenia, Artsakh, and 26 countries across the Diaspora. The conference provided a comprehensive assessment of Armenia–Diaspora relations amid ongoing national challenges and evolving geopolitical realities, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated mobilization around a
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Armenian Court Lifts Travel Ban on Catholicos Karekin II as Government-Church Clash Continues
An Armenian court has lifted a travel ban that had been placed on Karekin II earlier this year, in a case that shows the deepening tensions between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The restrictions were introduced about two months ago by law-enforcement authorities and applied not only to the Catholicos but also to six bishops. The move came after charges were filed in connection with Karekin II’s decision in January to defro
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