Tag: Armenian community

  • Famous Turkish people of Armenian origin

    Famous Turkish people of Armenian origin

    Meet Alex Tataryan. He is the singer of this beautiful Turkish song!

    Hayko Cepkin-Turkish rocker of Armenian descent!

    Rober Hatemo-singer

    rober hatemo

    His legendary Turkish songs

    Onno Tunç-Turkish musician and composer of Armenian origin. The musician behind the Turkish pop music of the 90s. All the hits!

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    Arto Dalga – ArmenianTurkish singer known for his spiky speeches and scandals. He is currently in a tabloid program that is a troublemaker of Turkish celebrities, Soylemezsem Olmaz.

    arto dalga

    Garo Mafyan-Another musician behind the Turkish pop music of the 90s.

    garo mafyan

    Dikran Masis, Turkish-Armenian businessman.

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  • Turkey’s intervention unacceptable – Armenian community of France

    Turkey’s intervention unacceptable – Armenian community of France

    francearmeniansDespite obvious pressure by Turkey, Armenian community in France goes on lobbying for adoption of the bill criminalizing denial of Armenian Genocide under the Ottoman Turkey in the early 20th century, French office of Hay Dat (Armenian Cause) and Political Affairs of Armenian Revolutionary Federation Dashnaktsutyun (ARFD) said in a statement.

    Representatives of the Armenian community are full-fledged citizens of France and have a right to demand adoption of a bill by the MPs, while Turkey’s intervention in the internal affairs of France is unacceptable.

    On May 4, the French Senate will consider a resolution, criminalizing the denial of Armenian Genocide under Ottoman Turkey in the early 20th century.

    via Turkey’s intervention unacceptable – Armenian community of France | Armenia News – NEWS.am.

  • The killing of Armenian soldier caused great pain to the Armenian community of Istanbul

    The killing of Armenian soldier caused great pain to the Armenian community of Istanbul

    Anna Balyan

    “Radiolur”

    260411zinvorAn Armenian soldier was killed in the Turkish army on April 24, the day of commemoration of the Armenian Genocide victims. The official version differs from that of the Armenian community. Sevak Shahin Balikcin, 25, was called up for military service after he graduated from the Fine Arts Department of Yıldız Technical University of Istanbul. His body was conveyed to his partents as “sehit,” which means “martyr.” However, his parents do not agree with this.

    “Had he fallen in the war, he would be a sehit. However, the reality is different. We demand that corresponding bodies probe into the case,” his father says.

    “My son had a lot of dreams. He was interested in fine arts,” says Sevak’s mother, holding her son’s photo.

    The Armenian population of Istanbul was shocked by the fact.

    Editor of “Zhamanak” daily Ara Gochunyan notes that the accident caused great pain to the Armenian community. “The funeral will take place tomorrow, the Patriarchate has already done the necessary arrangements,” he said.

    Accidental murder as a result of joking with the friend: this is the official version. A controversial report has been issued on Sevak’s death. “He was killed as a result of gunshot, when joking with his friend. There are no witnesses,” the report reads.

    According to the version of the Armenian community, the soldier was killed because of discussing the issue of the Armenian Genocide with his fellows.

    Ara Gochunyan notes that investigation is still under way. Sevak Shahin Balikcin would be demobilized in 23 days.

    via The killing of Armenian soldier caused great pain to the Armenian community of Istanbul : Public Radio of Armenia.

  • Azg: Greek schools shut down in Istanbul, Armenian schools will be next

    Azg: Greek schools shut down in Istanbul, Armenian schools will be next

    istanbul mosqueYEREVAN. – Due to the lack of pupil, many Greek schools were shut down in Istanbul, reports Azg (The Nation) Armenian newspaper.

    “First was Greek elementary school in Kurtulus that was shut down by the demand of Greek community,” reports the newspaper. “The Turkish Ministry of education under that excuse initiated closing two other schools, one of which was Greek lyceum.”

    What happened with Greek schools in Istanbul can happen with 13 other schools of national minorities, which also have a lack of pupil. Since only Armenians, Greeks, and Jews are considered as national minorities in Turkey, one can conclude that Armenian schools are among those that will be shut down next, reports the newspaper.

    via Armenia News – NEWS.am.

  • ‘Classical Ottoman Music and Armenians’ book published in Istanbul

    ‘Classical Ottoman Music and Armenians’ book published in Istanbul

    ottoman musicPanARMENIAN.Net – Titled ‘Classical Ottoman Music and Armenians’, Aram Kerovpyan’s book encourages the youth to learn about the beauty of the past.

    “All these figures show the richness of our land,” said Yasar Kurt, secretary-general of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency, which supported the publishing of the book. “This is an important resource book going back 200 years ago and showing us who carried Turkish classical music to the present,” he said.

    Kerovpyan, who was born in Istanbul but has lived in Paris for 33 years, said that not only Armenian but also Greek and Jewish composers, made great contribution to Turkish classical music, Hurriyet Daily News reported.

    via ‘Classical Ottoman Music and Armenians’ book published in Istanbul – PanARMENIAN.Net.

  • High-ranking French officials visit Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople

    High-ranking French officials visit Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople

    patriarchateHigh-ranking officials of French Foreign Ministry Jozeph Mela, French Ambassador to Ankara Bernard Emie and French Consul General in Istanbul Herve Magro visited Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople.

    The top officials stressed their purpose is to better get acquainted with the patriarchate and the Armenian community in Istanbul.

    Armenian patriarch vicar of Constantinople Aram Ateshyan presented the diplomats history of the Armenian Community in Istanbul.

    via High-ranking French officials visit Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople | Armenia News – NEWS.am.