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Aurora Prize is given to Barankitse who saved the lives of thousands of children
Aurora Prize is given to Barankitse who saved the lives of thousands of children
Aurora Prize is given at a ceremony held in Yerevan on April 24. Marguerite Barankitse, who established Maison Shalom Orphanage for children who are orphaned because the civil war in Burundi, is awarded.
25 April 2016 Haber Merkezi
The date is set for genocide motion in Bundestag
The date is set for genocide motion in Bundestag
It is declared that the motion for recognizing the Armenian Genocide will be voted on June in Bundestag.
13 April 2016 Haber Merkezi
Finalists of "Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity" selected
Finalists of "Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity" selected
Named after Aurora Mardiganian, who witnessed the killing of her relatives in 1915 Armenian Genocide and survived the massacre miraculously, Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity will be given for the first time.
17 March 2016 Vartan Estukyan
Two Armenian MPs in Iranian parliament
Two Armenian MPs in Iranian parliament
On February 26, parliamentary election was held in Islamic Republic of Iran and 2 Armenian MPs are elected to the parliament.
29 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
For 27 years, victims of Gyumri Earthquake wait for aid
For 27 years, victims of Gyumri Earthquake wait for aid
Gyumri is still suffering because of the earthquake that happened 27 years ago and left 4.000 families homeless. World-famous Armenian people started a fundraising campaign for families who have been living in huts.
29 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Hollande: genocide denial law will be put on the agenda again
Hollande: genocide denial law will be put on the agenda again
On January 28, the annual dinner of the Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations of France was held in Paris. Speaking at the event, French President Hollande said that they are revising the genocide denial law.
1 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Farewell to the last Baron of Aleppo
Farewell to the last Baron of Aleppo
The owner of the famous Baron Hotel, which was established in Aleppo in early 20th century by Mazlumyan family from Kayseri, Armen Mazlumyan passed away last week. Mazlumyan's loyalty to his family's heritage, his struggle for keeping Baron Hotel standing and his extraordinary life in Aleppo which he didn't abandon even during the war are subjected to “Barons of Aleppo: A Hotel in Syria, A Family and the Last Century of Middle East” by Flavia Amabile and Marco Tosatti.
27 January 2016 Tuğba Esen
Armenian world toward 2115
Armenian world toward 2115
With the initiative of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, "Armenians in 2115: Strategic Directions for the Twenty-First Century" report is released.
27 January 2016 Fatih Gökhan Diler
What does French court's 'genocide decision' mean?
What does French court's 'genocide decision' mean?
A case referred to French Constitutional Court was widely covered in Turkish media, after some Turks and Armenians became parties to the case. We talked to Philippe Kalfayan, international law scholar and former Secretary General of International Human Rights Federation.
13 January 2016 Fatih Gökhan Diler
“Genocide denial” bill pending in France
“Genocide denial” bill pending in France
French Parliament sent the bill that considers the denial of genocide as an offense to the committee for re-discussion.
4 December 2015 Haber Merkezi
Half of the US doesn’t “recognize” the genocide
Half of the US doesn’t “recognize” the genocide
According to the research that is carried by Zogby Analytics, only the 35% of the Americans knows about the Armenian Genocide.
19 November 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
We are here, we are alive and contribute to the world a lot
We are here, we are alive and contribute to the world a lot
One of the prominent figures of Armenian Diaspora, Russian investment banker Ruben Vardanyan is an important entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of “100 LIVES” project which is one of the most remarkable events of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. We talked to him about his observations about Istanbul and his new projects.
19 October 2015 Maral Dink
Zoryan Institute: An unfortunate decision at a time when there is an alarming increase in hate speech in Turkey
Zoryan Institute: An unfortunate decision at a time when there is an alarming increase in hate speech in Turkey
Zoryan Institute’s subsidiary, the International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies made a written statement about Switzerland-Perinçek Case. In the statement, it is emphasized that Grand Chamber did not give sufficient weight to Perinçek’s racist motives.
16 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
What is your next step? Are you going to kill 15-20 million Kurds now?
What is your next step? Are you going to kill 15-20 million Kurds now?
One of the most prominent genocide researchers in the world, Ronald Grigor Suny was in İstanbul for “Critical Approaches to the Armenian Genocide Conference” that is organized by Sabanci University. We made an interview with Suny; he shared his evaluations on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and his views on the events in Kurdistan from the perspective of the Armenian Genocide.
14 October 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
‘No depiction of catastrophe will ever make up for a 100 years of denial’
‘No depiction of catastrophe will ever make up for a 100 years of denial’
Last week, renowned Canadian film director Atom Egoyan was in Turkey for the first time. Although he had received many invitations from film festivals before, he had preferred not to come. He had legitimate reasons, fears and concerns. ‘Ararat’, the film he shot 13 years ago, had faced intense reaction and repression in Turkey; and could not be screened.
4 July 2015 Maral Dink
Sis Case: Cilicia Catholicosate to hold press conference in Istanbul
Sis Case: Cilicia Catholicosate to hold press conference in Istanbul
Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, met with the lawsuit committee regarding the Catholicosate’s appeal to the Constitutional Court for the return of the Catholicosate’s properties in Sis (Kozan).
12 May 2015
Catholicosate of Cilicia demands its properties back
Catholicosate of Cilicia demands its properties back
The Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias, Lebanon, the second largest centre of the Armenian Apostolic Church, has formally applied to the Constitutional Court of Turkey for the return of its properties in Sis (Kozan). The Catholicosate has demanded the return of its identified properties, and in the event of failure of identification, the payment of 100 Million TL compensation. This also constitutes the first instance where a case on the seizure of properties by the State will be ruled by the Constitutional Court.
30 April 2015 Uygar Gültekin
Turkey calls back Vatican Ambassador Paçacı
Turkey calls back Vatican Ambassador Paçacı
Pope Francis’s use of the word ‘Genocide’ during Vatican mass commemorating 100th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide triggers crisis in Ankara.
13 April 2015 Haber Merkezi
Don’t let the Armenians see this!
Don’t let the Armenians see this!
A survey carried out within the Turkish community in the USA raises concern.
20 March 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
“100 Lives” tells the stories of rescuers
“100 Lives” tells the stories of rescuers
Russian-Armenian investment banker Ruben Vardanian, a leading figure of the Armenian Diaspora, is preparing to collaborate with famous Hollywood stars and human rights defenders within the scope of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration Events.
18 March 2015 Haber Merkezi

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The 1915 hero Norway forgot: Bodil Katharine Biørn
The 1915 hero Norway forgot: Bodil Katharine Biørn
Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg’s announcement that she would not be taking part in the commemoration ceremony in Armenia on the Centennial of the Genocide sparked debate. Yet there were citizens of Norway among the witnesses of 1915. Norwegian missionary Bodil Katharine Biørn stood out amongst them.
17 March 2015 Serdar Korucu
Paris Unveils Memorial for Women Victims of the Genocide
Paris Unveils Memorial for Women Victims of the Genocide
On March 8, International Women’s Day, a monument in memory of the women victims of the Genocide was unveiled in Yerevan Park in Paris.
13 March 2015 Haber Merkezi
‘I have begun to understand what it means to be an Armenian in Turkey’
‘I have begun to understand what it means to be an Armenian in Turkey’
We spoke about Turks, Armenians, Turkey and the Diaspora with Arsinée Khanjian, the Canadian actress who is one of the three jury members of the international ‘Love & Change’ competition of the 14th !f International Film Festival.
20 February 2015 Lora Sarı
Joint 2015 Declaration from Armenia and Diaspora
Joint 2015 Declaration from Armenia and Diaspora
The Republic of Armenia State Commission on the Coordination of Events for the Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide has announced its 2015 declaration. The declaration states that it expresses the united will of the Armenian people.
4 February 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
Are Armenians the only victims of 1915?
Are Armenians the only victims of 1915?
The Armenian Youth Federation is using the hashtag #Turkeyfailed to create awareness as part of an informative action. The group has prepared posters about people who migrated to the United States from Turkey either after or just before 1915, and about their discoveries or inventions that have affected our daily lives.
30 January 2015 Nayat Karaköse
‘The Government’s inner conflict is a good sign’
‘The Government’s inner conflict is a good sign’
Executive director of HRW Middle East and North Africa Division Sarah Leah Whitson will be visiting Istanbul on April 24 as part of the ‘Project 2015’ group to take part in the Armenian Genocide 100th Anniversary Commemoration. We interviewed Whitson in Istanbul, where she held meetings with civilian society organizations in Turkey, which will participate in the organization of the commemoration event; and asked her about Turkey’s position in 2015, the Diaspora’s expectations and the impact of Armenian identity on her life.
30 January 2015 Gözde Kazaz
Sargsyan responds to ‘Gallipoli’ invitation: Before organizing a commemorative event, Turkey has obligation to recognize and condemn Armenian Genocide
Sargsyan responds to ‘Gallipoli’ invitation: Before organizing a commemorative event, Turkey has obligation to recognize and condemn Armenian Genocide
17 January 2015
Armenian identity is wounded with hatred
Armenian identity is wounded with hatred
Journalist Meline Toumani’s first book ‘There Was and There Was Not’ was recently published in the US and was met both with high acclaim and strong reaction. Drawing from her own experiences, Toumani’s book holds a critical mirror to Diaspora Armenians, and has received criticism from Armenian circles in the US, with some even calling for a boycott. We spoke to Toumani in New York.
16 January 2015 Nayat Karaköse
Confusing statements from Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu
Confusing statements from Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu
According to Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu, who made a statement to the official Anadolu Agency, ‘The parallel structure is working against Turkey in the 2015 events’.
12 January 2015
Final Curtain in Armenian Genocide Monument Bargain in Switzerland
Final Curtain in Armenian Genocide Monument Bargain in Switzerland
The Swiss Foreign Ministry has not approved the art project titled ‘The Streetlights of Memory’ to be erected in Geneva in memory of the Armenian Genocide.
17 December 2014 Fatih Gökhan Diler
Commemoration of 24 April 2015 in İstanbul
Commemoration of 24 April 2015 in İstanbul
Armenians living in other countries of the world will join to commemorative event to be held on April 24, 2015, in Istanbul. “Our presence in Istanbul will be a form of resistance to erasure and denial,” says Project 2015 board member Nancy Kricorian.
8 December 2014
The steps that will follow the message of condolence will be defining
The steps that will follow the message of condolence will be defining
We interviewed historian and politician Gerard J. Libaridian, who participated in the Sealed Gate Conference organized by the Hrant Dink Foundation, and as its 100th anniversary approaches, talked about the Genocide.
2 December 2014 Lora Sarı