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‘I was born in Yerevan, I’ll die in Van’

RETURN TO ‘WESTERN ARMENIA’

‘I was born in Yerevan, I’ll die in Van’

Gayane Gevorgyan, an Armenian living in Van, calls for participation in the 12th annual mass at Akhtamar Church: "Every Armenian, no matter where they live in the world, should come to see this place and light a candle at Akhtamar."

6 September 2024 Evrim Deniz

Lack of readership and community support endangers an Armenian daily in İstanbul

Lack of readership and community support endangers an Armenian daily in İstanbul

With more than 80 years of publication history, the newspaper now confronts an uncertain future. Its management emphasizes that this is not merely a commercial issue but a question of preserving cultural heritage.

1 September 2023 Ali Dinç

Happy Vartavar feast to Armenians

Happy Vartavar feast to Armenians

Armenian communities around the world observe Vartavar, or the Water Festival, which has roots dating back to the story of Noah's Flood.

İstanbul governor bans Armenian Genocide remembrance event for second year in a row

İstanbul governor bans Armenian Genocide remembrance event for second year in a row

"Confronting 1915 is a necessary step to build democracy, equality, and peaceful coexistence on solid foundations today," the April 24 Commemoration Platform has said.

Two Armenian foundations to get back property taken over by Treasury, rules top court

Two Armenian foundations to get back property taken over by Treasury, rules top court

The foundations' right to property was violated, according to the court verdict.

Türkiye's first ever Armenian district governor takes office

Türkiye's first ever Armenian district governor takes office

The Ministry of Interior announced Berk Acar's appointment on August 17.

Türkiye's first ever Armenian district governor to assume office

Türkiye's first ever Armenian district governor to assume office

Ber Acar, 27, has been appointed as the district governor of Babadağ, Denizli.

'Building a shopping mall on a mass grave means sweeping the massacre under the carpet'

NEWALA QESABA

'Building a shopping mall on a mass grave means sweeping the massacre under the carpet'

HDP deputy Garo Paylan has talked about the construction project in Newala Qesaba: "We expect respect for our deceased. Everybody should show sensitivity because this is a matter of human rights."

15 April 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Minority foundations | Armenians of Turkey express concern over new regulation rumors

Minority foundations | Armenians of Turkey express concern over new regulation rumors

Hospitals belonging to minority foundations may be excluded from a new regulation that will allow the minorities to elect the directors of their foundations nine years later, according to rumors.

Motion for parliamentary inquiry into 1942 Wealth Tax on Jewish, Christian minorities

Motion for parliamentary inquiry into 1942 Wealth Tax on Jewish, Christian minorities

MP Paylan has said Turkey must confront its past by determining and compensating the losses caused by the tax on Christians and Jews.

12 November 2021

Turkey's first Armenian sub-governor expected to take office

Turkey's first Armenian sub-governor expected to take office

Berk Acar passed all the exams to become a sub-governor.

28 October 2021

Armenian church in Malatya opened to worship after 106 years

Armenian church in Malatya opened to worship after 106 years

The church is located in the neighborhood where assassinated Armenian journalist Hrant Dink had grown up.

Armenian graves damaged by bulldozers in Van

Armenian graves damaged by bulldozers in Van

HDP deputy Murat Sarısaç has submitted a parliamentary question about the incident.

Minority foundations in Turkey have not been able to hold elections for eight years

Minority foundations in Turkey have not been able to hold elections for eight years

HDP deputy Garo Paylan has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the issue to the vice president.

Dancing on the gate of an Armenian church, three suspects released from detention

Dancing on the gate of an Armenian church, three suspects released from detention

Taken into custody for dancing on the gate of the Surp Takavor Armenian Church in Kadıköy, three suspects have been released from detention, two on probation.

YouTube removes video of Erdoğan's communication director due to 'hate speech'

YouTube removes video of Erdoğan's communication director due to 'hate speech'

Fahrettin Altun has accused YouTube of "hypocrisy," claiming that it ignores hate speech against Islam and Muslims.

‘How was the Armenian church demolished despite the protection order?’

FROM HDP MP PAYLAN TO MINISTER

‘How was the Armenian church demolished despite the protection order?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to the Minister of Tourism and Culture, HDP Diyarbakır MP Paylan has asked how the historical Surp Toros Armenian Church was demolished despite being recognized as an “immovable that requires protection.”

27 January 2021

Surp Toros Church in Kütahya demolished

Surp Toros Church in Kütahya demolished

The historical Surp Toros Church in Turkey’s western province of Kütaya has been destroyed after it came into the possession of a person.

27 January 2021

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Armenians in Turkey celebrate the Christmas, which they call "Surp Dzinunt (the Holy Birth), on January 6. They begin Christmas celebrations after seven weeks of preparations. Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it...

Armenians of Turkey speak on Karabakh crisis: 'We should breathe for peace, not war'

Armenians of Turkey speak on Karabakh crisis: 'We should breathe for peace, not war'

As the fighting continues between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Armenians of Turkey are concerned over the widespread hate speech in the country.

1 October 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Cars with Azerbaijan flags tour around İstanbul Armenian Patriarchate amid Karabakh clashes

Cars with Azerbaijan flags tour around İstanbul Armenian Patriarchate amid Karabakh clashes

Politicians have denounced the "provocative" demonstration and warned against hate speech.

29 September 2020

Armenian cemetery in Ankara 'damaged by treasure hunters, contractors'

Armenian cemetery in Ankara 'damaged by treasure hunters, contractors'

MP Paylan has asked why the government does not protect the cemetery.

Minister of Interior unaware of attacks targeting Armenians in Turkey

Minister of Interior unaware of attacks targeting Armenians in Turkey

In answering a Parliamentary question by CHP MP Tanrıkulu about the attacks against Armenians, Interior Minister Soylu has said, “Security measures are taken in places of worship so that our Armenian citizens can worship freely.”

2 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

500-year-old Armenian monastery 'ruined because of neglect and treasury hunters'

500-year-old Armenian monastery 'ruined because of neglect and treasury hunters'

HDP MP Garo Paylan has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the situation of the Surp Marinos Monastery.

İstanbul Church Attacker Remanded in Custody

İstanbul Church Attacker Remanded in Custody

A man was seen removing and throwing away a cross on an Armenian church in Üsküdar.

One Person Detained over Armenian Church Attack

One Person Detained over Armenian Church Attack

A man has been detained for damaging places of worship.

Armenian Church Attacked in İstanbul

Armenian Church Attacked in İstanbul

A suspect related to the attack has been detained, said the governor's office.

A 'Nation's Garden' on Armenian, Syriac Cemeteries: 'The Project Must Immediately Stop'

A 'Nation's Garden' on Armenian, Syriac Cemeteries: 'The Project Must Immediately Stop'

The Federation of Syriac Associations chairperson and two minority MPs have reacted to the recreational facility project in Dargeçit, Mardin.

12 November 2019 Pınar Tarcan

Attacked Family to Move Armenia from İstanbul

Attacked Family to Move Armenia from İstanbul

The Armenian family who was attacked last month have announced that they will move to Armenia. The attackers had said, "This is just the beginning."

Thought Platform Demands Armenian Patriarchate Election Process be Started

Thought Platform Demands Armenian Patriarchate Election Process be Started

The Thought Platform has launched a petition on change.org about the Armenians not being able to elect a patriarch for over eight years.

Armenians in Turkey: We Want to Choose Patriarch by Ourselves

Armenians in Turkey: We Want to Choose Patriarch by Ourselves

Armenians in Turkey reacting against the situation that no patriarchate election is being held over eight years have demanded that they choose their patriarch by themselves.

22 June 2016 Nilay Vardar

Garo Paylan: Statements of President and Prime Minister Make Armenians a Target

Garo Paylan: Statements of President and Prime Minister Make Armenians a Target

HDP MP Garo Paylan has condemned the President and Prime Minister for their statements criminalizing the Armenians.

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