The Armenian Weekly

1 week ago | armenianweekly.com | Rupen Janbazian

Armenia is facing one of the most critical junctures in its post-independence history. The shock of losing Artsakh hasn’t faded. Tens of thousands of displaced families are still seeking stability. The country’s borders feel more vulnerable than ever. Confidence in institutions is slipping, democratic norms are wearing thin, and people are tired—angry, even. If ever there were a time for serious, steady leadership, it’s now. Instead, its prime minister is swearing at bishops on Facebook.

1 week ago | armenianweekly.com | Jason Takhtadjian

The Armenian diaspora is filled with budding athletes across all sports. One of college tennis’ rising stars is in San Diego: Kristina Nordikyan. She just completed her sophomore season at the University of San Diego in historic fashion. In an exclusive interview with the Weekly, Nordikyan opened up about her challenging yet rewarding year. “There were a lot of mixed emotions.

2 weeks ago | armenianweekly.com | Jason Takhtadjian

Who would’ve thought that a game invented by a Canadian in Springfield, Massachusetts would one day take a small country in the Caucasus by storm? The 91st-ranked men’s basketball team in the world, according to FIBA (the International Basketball Federation), will return to California for a pair of international friendlies. Hayastan hoops will be on display on June 6 in Fresno and June 8 in Los Angeles.

2 weeks ago | armenianweekly.com | Siranush Sargsyan

The Cafesjian Center for the Arts, perched atop Yerevan’s iconic Cascade, has recently become the site of a significant artistic homecoming. On May 5, 2025, the Center unveiled RETURN, a major solo exhibition by Armenian-American sculptor Zadik Zadikian, marking the artist’s first major show in his homeland in nearly six decades. The exhibition is anchored by “The Strangers,” a monumental installation that commands both attention and reflection.

2 weeks ago | armenianweekly.com | Jason Takhtadjian

The Armenian Weekly is an English-language newspaper serving as the media arm of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF), a nationalist and democratic socialist political party founded in 1890. In addition to its role as a political outlet, it also holds a high bar for journalistic standards and reports on news of relevance to the global Armenian diaspora.