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AYF Olympics: Tennis and Golf Results from New Jersey
Friday at the AYF Olympics
The Armenian Youth Federation held its annual Olympics competition on Friday, featuring tennis, golf, and swimming events across multiple venues in the Northeast. In tennis at Tenafly Racquet Club in New Jersey, Mia Setrakian of New Jersey won the women's singles title, the only
Armenian Artist Uses Paintings to Address Domestic Violence
Art against violence
Artist Mariam Galstyan held a solo exhibition in Martuni, Armenia featuring 15 paintings addressing gender-based and domestic violence. The exhibition served as a platform for women to discuss experiences they typically keep private, with Galstyan's studio functioning as a social
Armenian Weekly Correspondent Heads to AYF Olympics
The Wednesday before the AYF Olympics
An Armenian Weekly reporter is traveling to New Jersey to cover the Armenian Youth Federation Olympics, marking the 12th year of coverage for the publication. The correspondent, who began as a reporter for the Special Issue insert, has since transitioned to daily coverage as the
Armenian International Edgar Sevikyan Joins Spanish Club on Loan
Spanish AD Ceuta FC signs Armenia international Edgar Sevikyan on loan
Spanish second-division club AD Ceuta FC has signed Armenia international Edgar Sevikyan on loan from Hungarian club Ferencváros TC through the end of the season. Sevikyan, 25, is an attack-minded right winger and attacking midfielder known for his long-range shooting, vision, an
Camp Haiastan Friendships Shape Armenian-American Lives
Camp friends become family
A personal essay recounts decades of memories from Camp Haiastan, the Armenian summer camp in Franklin, Pennsylvania, tracing how childhood experiences there forged lifelong friendships within the diaspora community. The author describes arriving at age 7 in 1989 unprepared and h
Eleven Armenian Writers Featured in National Literary Magazine
Armenian Poets Celebrated in National Literary Magazine
Eleven Armenian writers from around the world have been featured in a special edition of a national literary magazine, according to reporting from Brooklyn-based Massis Post. The publication highlights the work of Armenian poets and authors, recognizing their contributions to con
Designer Creates Armenian Heritage Through Custom Apparel
How Hayk Heritage turns shirts into stories
Hrach Ghazanchyan, an Armenian-American veteran, has built a shirt design business centered on Armenian history and culture. Born in Armavir and raised in Los Angeles, Ghazanchyan served 23 years in the military before launching Hayk Heritage in 2022, named after the legendary Ar
A Tribute to an Armenian-American Nurse and Mother
The Juggler-Swatter
The Armenian Weekly publishes a personal essay honoring the author's mother, an Armenian-American nurse who balanced professional and domestic responsibilities across generations. Born to immigrants from Kharpet, Armenia, she trained as a registered nurse around 1950 and eventual
Armenia wins three medals at 2026 MMA Youth World Championships
Armenia brings home three medals from 2026 MMA Youth World Championships
Armenia's 32-athlete team returned from the 2026 IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi with one gold medal and two bronze medals. Rafik Aleksanyan won gold in the Youth A 65.8 kg featherweight division after six consecutive victories, including a final decision over Uzbeki
Zamanigian bequest funds international fellowships for Armenian physicians
Zamanigian bequest makes AECP international medical fellowships possible
A substantial estate gift from Mary Ann Zamanigian will establish international medical fellowships for Armenian physicians studying ophthalmology, according to the Armenian EyeCare Project. Dr. Arpine Petrosyan has been selected as the first Zamanigian Fellow and will complete a
Sculptor Sargis Hovhannisyan on Art, Faith and Metal
Metal and silence: The sculptural world of Sargis Hovhannisyan
Sculptor Sargis Hovhannisyan discusses his artistic practice and creative philosophy in an interview with The Armenian Weekly. Born in Yerevan to families with roots in historical Mush and Aparan, Hovhannisyan draws on his heritage and Christian faith as sources for his work. He
Western Diocese Completes Survey on Parish Life
Unprecedented Western Diocese Survey Offers New Insights into Parish Life
The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church has completed a comprehensive survey examining conditions and practices across its parishes, offering new data on congregational life in the Armenian-American community. Based in Burbank, California, the Western Diocese oversees Armenian