Intern Teresa di Mauro looks back at her time in Armenia where she worked with the CivilNet team as a journalist. Teresa discusses her report which looked at three Italians who had made the city of Gyumri their home. She also touches upon her plans to return to Armenia in the future.
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Reviving the Art of the Armenian Rug
“A rug is life. It’s alive, it breathes. It is organic. Pure wool, cotton and natural colors. It comes from nature itself. When it is woven by hand, the artisan puts his soul, his breath into it.” This is how Kyle Khandikian, the founder of The Rug Code, a traditional Armenian rug store, describes the rugs made by villagers in Armenia. Each drawing and each pattern is designed to tell a story. Each ornament is a symbol whose meaning many do not know about. Like a secret code.
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Antelias, the Armenian nation’s beating heart
By Tigrane Yegavian On April 20-22, the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia hosted a conference dedicated to studying the continuous nature of the Armenian genocide and the issue of Artsakh. Researchers, intellectuals, and activists from Armenia, Artsakh, and the diaspora gathered at the Catholicosate in Antelias, Lebanon, to share their analyses and debate topics as burning as they are vital. Organized by the Cilicia Analytical Platform, set up at the beginning of the year by a team of researchers and intellectuals from Armenia, Artsakh and the diaspora, the conference featured two highlights. Firstly was the visit by Louis Moreno Ocampo, who […]
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Call for transparency, divisive rhetoric and political polarization: Democracy Watch
The past week saw a surge in the use of divisive and polarizing language by key political figures in Armenia. The government’s decision earlier this month to initiate the delimitation process with Azerbaijan has sparked a significant public backlash, as many see the government’s current approach as unilateral and devoid of consensus. Here are three examples: Armenia’s political elites — both ruling party officials and opposition figures — are now resorting to a language of treason and loyalty. Such rhetoric portrays domestic political rivals as genuine security risks. In each instance, the objective is to divide political opponents by developing […]
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Building a powerful Armenian identity
Renowned British comedian Kev Orkian joins Patrick on the Civilnet podcast to share his insights as an Armenian in the Diaspora. They discuss the importance of remembering the Armenian Genocide and crafting a hopeful vision for the future. In a wide-ranging conversation, Orkian also offers his perspectives on cultivating Armenian pride, changing negative mindsets, and creating a compelling narrative to empower the nation.
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Never Forget, Never Repeat: Commemorating the Armenian Genocide
On this week’s Insights, host Eric examines the upcoming departure of EU Special Representative Toivo Klaar from his role in the South Caucasus. He analyzes what led to this change and considers its potential implications. The episode also touches on the ongoing recognition efforts for the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, keeping alive observations on justice and remembrance of the past.
