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Commemoration of the 28th Anniversary of Armenia’s Independence in London
The great hall of St. Yeghishe Armenian Church in Cranley Gardens was packed last Saturday night, the 21st of September, for the event to celebrate the 28th Anniversary of the Independence of the modern Republic of Armenia. The event organized by the British Armenian Community Council (ACC) through its Executive Committee was under the auspices […]
Dr. Robert Fisk, the British Friend of the Armenian Cause
Dr. Robert Fisk, the British Friend of the Armenian Cause Dr. Robert Fisk and Mr. Raphael Grigorian of SOAS UCL’s Armenian Societies and Armenian Genocide Centenary Commemoration Committee (AGCCC) UK jointly organised an enlightening evening with best-selling author and journalist Dr. Robert Fisk on Monday the 8th of June 2015. The presentation entitled The Armenian […]
Stephen Pound MP Calls for Genocide Recognition and Centenary Commemoration in House of Commons
Stephen Pound MP Calls for Genocide Recognition and Centenary Commemoration in House of Commons On the evening of Monday 23rd March 2015, Mr Stephen Pound (Labour), the Member of Parliament for Ealing North, secured a Debate in the House of Commons on the Armenian Genocide. During the course of the Debate, Mr Pound provided […]
Hayasdan All-Armenia Fund Annual Charity Concert for New Kindergarten in Sassounik
Hayasdan All-Armenia Fund Annual Charity Concert for New Kindergarten in Sassounik The Annual Charity concert of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Affiliate in the UK has become a tradition, when young Armenian artists sparkle with their bright talents in St. John’s Concert Hall in Smith Square, London. Individuals and organisations that persist in bringing young talented […]
Parsegh Bohdjelian Passes Away
Parsegh Bohdjelian Passes Away The Palamoudian and Bohdjelian families announced with regret the passing away on Saturday 14th of February, 2015, of Parsegh H. Bohdjelian. Parsegh was born on the 6th of September, 1925 in Cyprus, where his parents had found refuge as survivors of the Armenian Genocide. In 1915 his parents were forced on […]
So how old is the Armenian Civilization, Doctor?
So how old is the Armenian Civilization, Doctor? On Saturday the 31st of January renowned historian Dr. Artak Movsisyan gave a three-hour long presentation, in fact 2 for 1! The first one covered 5000 years of Armenian history and second one spread some light on Armenian pre-Christian writings, followed by projection of his documentary film […]
Investing in Our Children’s Future is Investing in Their Armenian School
Investing in Our Children’s Future is Investing in Their Armenian School “Where Are We Coming from, What Are We, Where Are We Going?” (the title of the famous canvas by French Post-Impressionist Paul Gaugin) K.Tahta Armenian Community Sunday School of London held its Annual Christmas Party last Sunday for their youngest pupils in Acton, […]
Prince Charles reveals his heartbreak at the ‘appalling atrocities’ and ‘soul destroying tragedy’ facing Christians persecuted across the Middle East
Prince Charles reveals his heartbreak at the ‘appalling atrocities’ and ‘soul destroying tragedy’ facing Christians persecuted across the Middle East The Prince of Wales visited Armenian Church in London today Charles addressed issues facing Christians in the Middle East He said Christianity is being ‘grotesquely and barbarously assaulted’ By Sara Malm for MailOnline Published: 16:45, 19 […]
Take Me Seriously, I am Joking!
COMEDIAN VAHE BERBERIAN IN LONDON “A joke is truth wrapped in a smile”, Sigmund Freud The much loved Armenian artist, writer and comedian Vahe Berberian from Los Angeles appeared in London on the 22nd of October 2014 with his stand-up Comedy Show named “Sagain” at Navasardian Hall in West London. Tickets were sold […]
British Armenian Community Celebrates Armenian Independence Day
British Armenian Community Celebrates Armenian Independence Day The hugely successful 23rd anniversary event in London was a concert with the popular and talented Armenian singer and composer, Alla Levonian By Hasmik Harutunyan, Freelence Journalist On Saturday 20th September the British Armenian Community celebrated the 23rd Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia with a Concert […]
Quiz Night at the Navasartian Centre in Aid of Syrian Armenian Refugees
Quiz Night at the Navasartian Centre in Aid of Syrian Armenian Refugees Syrian Armenian Relief Fund By Hasmik Harutunyan Free-lance reporter On the 26th of September 2014 the Syrian Armenian Emergency Relief Fund under the auspices of Armenian Community Council organised a Quiz Night at the Navasartian Centre in order to raise money for Armenians […]
Independence Day celebration Photos 20 Sept 2014
Independence Day celebration Photos 20 Sept 2014
Raffi Sarkissian interview with Civilitas Foundation, Yerevan
The Armenian Lobby in the UK ՈՒրբաթ, 20 հունիս, 2014 – 22:00 | Սիվիլնեթ Բաժիններ` REPORTS IN ENGLISH, ԴԻՏԱԿԵՏ, ԼՐԱՀՈՍ, ՀԱՐՑԱԶՐՈՒՅՑՆԵՐ, ՍԻՎԻԼՆԵԹ How can the UK Armenian Community impact UK policy on Armenia and the region? Raffi Sarkissian, a community activist, talks about this and other activities in London and throughtout the United Kingdom.
Sad passing of Ani Avakian
The dearly beloved Ani Avakian, born in Cyprus in 1951 and the daughter of the late Apkar and Arshalouis Baghdjian, sadly passed away in London on 5th June 2014. Her spirit lives on through her husband, Abraham Avakian, and her children Ara and Maral. Service will be held at St Sarkis Church of Inverna Gardens, […]
Commemorative Evening of the Armenian Genocide in St. Yegishe Armenian Church in London, 2014
WE CANNOT, WE WILL NOT FORGET THE 24TH OF APRIL 1915 Commemorative Evening of the Armenian Genocide in St. Yegishe Armenian Church in London 24th of April… A day that unites Armenians across the world regardless of political, social or cultural background, to remember 1.5million innocent lives lost in the first Genocide of the XX […]
New Year address by President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia
New Year address by President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia Dear Fellow Citizens, I cordially wish you a Happy New Year! The passing year has been full of many initiatives and events, but I believe the most significant among them was the deeply conscious work aimed at Armenia’s economic growth and enhanced […]
New Year’s Message of His Holiness Karekin II
New Year’s Message of His Holiness Karekin II On this festive day of New Year we extend Our Pontifical love and blessings to you, dear faithful people of Armenia and the Diaspora. We are welcoming the redemptive year of 2014. With the sacrament of Our Lord’s Holy Nativity we enter a new year. When […]
