was still warm when they came.
She did not scream.
She became a road
no one walks back on.
A century of silence
does not mean
it stopped.
We are the children
of interrupted sentences —
finishing them now,
in every language
they tried to take from us.
Resilience, Risk, and Reinvention: The Mind Behind a Data-Driven Armenian Future
From surviving recurring cancer to shaping data companies, Peter Bilzerian's story is less about identity and more about what you build with it. A portrait of how one Armenian-American is applying data-driven thinking to the question of what Armenia can become.
Read the full piece → thinkarmenian.comArmenia Signs Historic $300 Million AI Deal — First-Ever Syndicated Loan for Firebird Megaproject
On March 26, 2026, Armenia signed a first-ever $300 million syndicated loan agreement to finance the "Firebird" Artificial Intelligence megaproject. The project, featuring NVIDIA technology, aims to establish a major AI data center in Armenia. Total investment for the first phase is approximately $450 million — a landmark in Armenia's technology ambitions and the clearest signal yet of the country's bid to become a regional AI hub.
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Modern, on-the-go salad dressings inspired by traditional Armenian flavors — pomegranate, za'atar, tahini — in single-serve packets. Clean, dairy-free, gluten-free. A fresh take on Armenian culinary tradition built for everyday life.
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An Armenian-American returns to Soviet Armenia and is unjustly imprisoned. From his cell he watches life through a small window, finding humor, hope, and human connection. Blends heart, history, and subtle comedy into a powerful reflection on identity and resilience.
IMDb → AmerikatsiLavash at First Sight
Romance, food, and cultural identity through the story of an Armenian-American woman reconnecting with her roots. Set between Los Angeles and Armenia — family expectations, modern relationships, and the role of food in preserving culture.
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Free after-school learning for Armenian teenagers in animation, coding, filmmaking, and design. Founded in Yerevan in 2011, TUMO prepares the next generation for global creative and technical careers — entirely at no cost. Now expanding nationwide. US donations are tax-deductible via AGBU.
tumo.org →Word of the Issue
From the Armenian meaning "come," ari is a cheerful, everyday expression used to invite someone along — whether to eat, gather, or head out together. It carries warmth, spontaneity, and togetherness, often said with excitement and affection. In Armenian culture, ari reflects the joy of shared moments and the instinct to include others — because everything is better done together.
Basturma Omelette
A flavorful twist on a classic Armenian breakfast. Thin slices of air-dried spiced basturma are lightly fried, then folded with whisked eggs for a savory, protein-packed start to the day. Simple, bold, and unmistakably Armenian — it brings the flavors of the table into any morning, anywhere in the world.
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