Righteous Among the Nations

Armenians, who save Jews during Holocaust

February 1, 2017
Righteous Among the Nations
The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this annual day of commemoration, the UN urges every member state to honor the victims of the Nazi era and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides.

How Dashnaks and Bolsheviks rivaled to represent Armenia in Iran

Armenian-Iranian diplomatic relations a century ago

May 30, 2017
How Dashnaks and Bolsheviks rivaled to represent Armenia in Iran
Relations between Armenia and Iran count more than two millennia, going through different stages. Like any countries with common border, they were neighbors, allies and even enemies. During centuries, the attitude was changing, and the new era of Armenian-Iranian ties emerged after the proclamation of the First Republic of Armenia in May 1918.

How Chechens selling arms to Azeris were killed in London

Armenian-style mission

December 26, 2016
How Chechens selling arms to Azeris were killed in London
In late February 1993, a high ranking Chechen official, an aide to rebel leader and the first President of the self-proclaimed Chechen Republic of Ichkeria Dzhokhar Dudayev, 38-year-old Ruslan Outsiev and his brother Nazarbek, 20, were killed at their London penthouse. As it turned out later, the assassination was linked to the Armenian security service members.

Once Armenians or separate ethnic group?

Zazas, unusual neighbors

February 23, 2017
Once Armenians or separate ethnic group?
During the recent years, Armenian media outlets have frequently referred to the distinctive features of the people called Zazas living in present-day Turkish town of Dersim (formerly the territory of Western Armenia) and the local Armenian communities, who survived the Genocide.

Forgotten brothers of Armenians

Udis’ severe past and sad present

November 30, 2016
Forgotten brothers of Armenians
Few remember that the Udis, one of the national minorities residing in the territory of present-day Azerbaijan, had been a part of Armenian spiritual and cultural life for centuries. PAN decided to tell about Udis and their links to the Armenian nation.

Turkish habit of recalling ambassadors

Denying the truth

August 23, 2016
Turkish habit of recalling ambassadors
In the latest row, Turkey has recalled its ambassador to Austria amid a growing spat between the two countries. According to a Deutsche Welle report, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused Austria at a press conference of being a center of racism and Islamophobia that supports Kurdish terrorist groups, adding Turkey would "review its relations" with Austria. "Unfortunately, the foundation for our bilateral relations and cooperation to continue as normal has disappeared," Cavusoglu said.

Tomb raiders

Catholic Church hunt for Armenian saints relics

June 30, 2016
Tomb raiders
Armenia entered the 17th century as a ruined country deprived of statehood, with the church being the only uniting force. However, even then, it presented a peculiar interest for “independent looters”, who launched a hunt for the relics of Armenian saints.

How novel about Armenian Genocide became bestseller in Warsaw ghetto

Werfel's true masterpiece

May 5, 2016
How novel about Armenian Genocide became bestseller in Warsaw ghetto
Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day, known colloquially as Yom HaShoah, is observed as Israel's day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, and for the Jewish resistance in the Warsaw ghetto uprising. It was inaugurated on 1953, and is held on the 27th of Nisan (this year it coincided with May 5).

Talaat Pasha and Petliura killings

Inspiring example of revenge

May 31, 2016
Talaat Pasha and Petliura killings
The Armenian Genocide and Jewish Holocaust are often being compared, especially in terms of responsibility and punishment for the grave crimes committed against the two nations. However, unlike Jews, Armenians have not got their Nuremberg yet…

Overview of Karabakh escalation

Interactive map

April 8, 2016
Overview of Karabakh escalation
On the night of April 1-2, Azerbaijan initiated overt offensive actions in the southern, southeastern and northeastern section of the contact line with Nagorno Karabakh.
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