Prosecutors Present Hunting Weapon as Evidence in Sacred Struggle Case


The defense countered by stating that the weapon is legal and that Hayk Shahnazaryan is a member of a hunting union. The attorneys tried to ask the prosecutors if there was any factual evidence linking the legally held weapon to the charges. The public prosecutors insisted that they would present the relevance and interconnection of the evidence in detail in their closing arguments.
 

Recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the Rights of the Armenian People


Michael Hezemann’s study “The Armenian Genocide,” based on research from the Vatican’s secret archives, became a serious impetus for the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany to adopt a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide in 2016. Currently, the Federal Republic of Germany is discussing criminalizing denial, introducing the topic of the Armenian Genocide in textbooks, and other topics. What decades of work underlie these processes, which are being carried out by Armenian structures in the Diaspora? To what extent does the policy pursued by the Armenian government affect this work? Anna Sargsyan spoke with historian and president of the German “Union of Armenian Academics-1860” organization, Azat Ordukhanyan.

Syunik- Khot


The border village of Khot, like neighboring Shinuhayr and Halidzor, was founded as a result of the relocation of an old settlement. Due to the lack of basic living conditions, the village was relocated in the 1960s by the decision of the Soviet leadership, and people left their ancestral homes. Due to its proximity to the road to Tatev, Khot is noticeably more lively than other border settlements.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy Etchmiadzin


The Holy and Immortal Liturgy was celebrated under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. His Holiness, the clergy and the faithful prayed for the stability and eternal radiance of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Amid the sounds of the Patriarchal greeting, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, distributed a blessing to the people gathered at the Mother See on the occasion of the feast of the Catholicos of Holy Etchmiadzin.

 

Catholicos of All Armenians Voted at the 14/11 Polling Station in Etchmiadzin


His Holiness arrived at the polling station accompanied by the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. After the election, the Patriarch of All Armenians answered questions from journalists gathered near the polling station.
 

Values ​​and Choices


Why is our statehood facing an existential threat today, and who benefits from it? Why does political power violate moral norms? Anna Sargsyan spoke with lawyer Taron Simonyan.

Court changes Archbishop Bagrat’s detention to house arrest


The news of changing Archbishop Bagrat’s detention to house arrest came as a surprise to the participants in the court session and to the Archbishop, as in December the same judge had rejected the change in the preventive measure. It is noteworthy that all other members of the struggle have been under house arrest or administrative control for months. Lawyers claim that this case was initiated for political purposes, the main goal of which was to stop the process of the “Tavush for the Homeland” movement. The next court session in the case was scheduled for June 11, at 3:30 p.m.
 

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Second Palm Sunday


The Second Palm Sunday, which heralds the Lord's triumphal entry into Upper Jerusalem, is celebrated only by the Armenian Church. The sacred tradition is recounted in detail in the hymn "This Wonderful Sign" written by Catholicos Grigor the Witness. The festive Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the St. Hripsime Church in the old district of Goris by the Primate of the Syunik Diocese, Bishop Makar Hakobyan.
 

Archbishop Bagrat Celebrates 55th Birthday in Prison


Supporters of Archbishop Bagrat held a march in Yerevan, then gathered near the NSS building. The Archbishop has been a political prisoner for 330 days, having been detained for stopping the “Holy Struggle”. Leading the “Tavush for the Homeland” movement, he tried to use all his authority and spiritual strength to serve national unity. The Archbishop proves every day that a true shepherd never abandons his flock.
 

Does Armenia have a foreign policy


What defines Armenia's foreign policy today: economic zones, the search for political identity, or simply the instinct for survival? Anna Sargsyan spoke with political scientist Hrant Mikaelyan.

Court extends house arrest of 2 candidates running in parliamentary elections


During the hearing on the holy struggle case, Judge Karen Farkhoyan extended the house arrest of Artur Sargsyan for another two months. Regardless of the objections and petitions of the defense, the judge also extended the house arrest of MP candidate Igor Sargsyan for two months. Thus, the court has limited the participation of two candidates running in the upcoming parliamentary elections in the campaign.
 

43 Graduates Graduate from Eurnekian Secondary School This Year


The 43 graduates of Eurnekian Secondary School have overcome academic difficulties, many of whom have passed university entrance exams and been accepted to Armenian and international universities. This is the 17th generation of Eurnekians graduating from the school. Eurnekian Secondary School was founded by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The school building was built under the patronage of Argentine-Armenian businessman and philanthropist Eduardo Eurnekian and bears his name.