armenia
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
6 Apr 24
ARMENIA
Officially known as the Republic of Armenia, it is a country that has gone through many changes in dynasties and kingdoms since the sixteenth century BC. Armenia’s name derives from Hayk, the legendary patriarch of the...
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Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15960)
• United States
26 Oct 16
I had never heard of this region before, that I know of. Or maybe I heard about it on the news, but didn’t pay attention. Today, I heard a news report about this area, and was fascinated with what is actually happening in this...
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Siduri
@msiduri (5687)
• United States
16 Nov 15
Michael Arlen
Birth name: Dikran Kouyoumdjian
Birthplace: Rousse, Bulgaria
Date of birth: 16 November 1895
Date of death: 23 June 1956
Today is the 120th birthday of Michael Arlen, a Bulgarian-born UK writer who was the talk of...
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Porcospino
@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
22 Mar 13
I read that Armenia has changed the visa requirements in 2013. The citizens from EU countries no longer need a visa if they want to visit Armenia. I think that is great. It is also possible to visit Georgia without a visa if you...
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bostonphil
@bostonphil (4459)
• United States
23 Jan 12
There has long been a dispute between Armenia and Turkey regarding The Armenian Genocide that began in 1915. Armenia claims that Turkey systematically murdered about one and a half million Armenians. Turkey denies this. I think...
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urbandekay
@urbandekay (18278)
24 Nov 07
Should Turkey be welcomed into the EU whilst they continue to deny their attempted genocide of Armenians?
all the best urban
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hassanchop
@hassanchop (820)
• United States
13 Apr 07
Very ironic wouldn't you say?
My grandfather, who was 100 percent Armenian, was racist against any non-white or non-mediterranean folks. I did some research into the origins of the Armenian race a few days back. Some of the...
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dhouston
@dhouston (417)
• United States
18 Jan 07
Twenty years ago I enjoyed the friendship of an elderly lady who as a teenager had survived the terrible Armenian holocaust perpetrated by Turkey and then the death march to Aleppo, where she was able to emigrate to the US, living...
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ilunice
@ilunice (946)
• Netherlands
26 Dec 06
Has anyone here visited Armenia? I have been there and would love to be there times without number. The landscape is wonderful and highly romantic. It a place for mountain clibers to visit. Does anybody here know any other place...
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