By Harut Sassounian www.TheCaliforniaCourier.com The Republic of Turkey often presents itself as a bridge between civilizations — a nation uniquely positioned at the crossroads of
Year: 2026
Armenian-American Community Leaders Join Rep. Young Kim for Holiday Reception in Orange County
Mission Viejo, CA – Members of the Armenian-American community joined Congresswoman Young Kim for her holiday reception held on December 29, 2025, at Piccolino Ristorante.
Lilit Galstian to Visit Los Angeles and Keynote ARF 135th Anniversary Event
Los Angeles will host a significant political and cultural gathering this January as Lilit Galstian, a member of the Bureau of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Khachkar Studios Publishes New Systems Map of a Failing U.S. Armenian Christian Ecosystem
Khachkar Studios’ systems map offers a rare, unsentimental look at the institutional health of the U.S. Armenian Christian community. By treating churches and related institutions
Visa-Free Promises, No Timeline: Armenians Still Stuck in Schengen Lines
Sixteen months after the European Union formally launched visa liberalization talks with Armenia, the central question remains unanswered: when, if ever, will Armenians be able
Pashinyan Escalates Campaign Against Church as Jailed Archbishop Takes Case to European Court
Armenia’s confrontation between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church deepened over Christmas week, with Catholicos Garegin II accusing the authorities of “repression”
Prelate’s New Year and Christmas Message
Once again, it is the New Year. Soon, the entire world will welcome 2026, bringing to all humanity festively decorated trees, ornaments wrapped in colorful
ANCA Student & DC Programs Info Session: January 8
ANCA will host an online information session on Wednesday, January 8 at 8:00 PM EST (5:00 PM Pacific) highlighting its high school and university programs,
Opposition Decries “Election-Season Crackdown” as Authorities Target Mayors, Activists, and Karapetyan Movement
Armenian opposition leaders accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday of escalating a political crackdown ahead of the June 2026 parliamentary elections, pointing to a
Lemkin Institute: Pressure on Armenian Church Advances Azerbaijan, Turkey’s Interests
The Armenian Apostolic Church is being subjected in Armenia to “state repression” that serves the geopolitical interests of Azerbaijan and Turkey, according to the Lemkin