Earlier this month, the AGBU-sponsored Third Armenian Interscholastic Chess Tournament wrapped up in Stepanakert, Karabakh (video, in Arm.). About 700 schools from across Armenia, Karabakh and Javakhk competed in the annual event which fosters new talent and helps to maintain Armenia's leading position in the world chess community.

Next week, with Europeans heading to the polls, AGBU Europe has launched a pre-electoral campaign asking candidates in the European elections for their positions on seven key issues that impact Armenia, Karabakh and Armenians in Europe.

For those traveling to Chicago in July for the highly anticipated FOCUS 2009 biennial event, hotel & event registration forms are online...book today as 50% of the hotel rooms have already been booked and tickets for all events are selling fast!

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Third Armenian Republican Interscholastic Chess Tournament Concludes in Shushi, Karabakh

On May 6, 2009, the finals of the Armenian Republican Interschool Chess Tournament took place in Shushi, Karabakh, with the participation of 18 teams from all the regions of Armenia, Karabakh and Javakh (Georgia). The competition is jointly organized by the Republic of Armenia's Chess Federation, Education and Science Ministry and AGBU.

The objectives of the national student tournament are to support the development of chess in Armenia, foster new talent and help maintain Armenia's leading ... >>

On May 8, AGBU-Antranik 1st Division Women's Basketball team trumps team HMEM 3-0 to win the Lebanese Championship at the AGBU Demirdjian Center near Beirut, Lebanon.

A scene from the Ardavazt Theater Company's production of "Hairus Ov Eh?" (Who's My Father?) at the AGBU Pasadena Center in encore performances on May 9-10.

The Sardarabad Dance Ensemble performs in San Fernando Valley, California on May 3, 2009.

YP Los Angeles Donates $10,000 to Armenian Genocide Museum & Institute in Yerevan

Los Angeles - Genocide researchers and museum visitors will now have access to more valuable historic artifacts and materials, thanks in part to a ... >>

AGBU Europe Asks Euro-candidates About 7 Key Armenian Issues

Paris - The Armenian General Benevolent Union's European board (AGBU Europe) has launched a pre-electoral campaign asking candidates in the European elections for their ... >>

Central Board Member Yervant Zorian Elected Foreign Member of Armenia's National Academy of Sciences

Yerevan - The annual meeting of the Republic of Armenia's National Academy of Sciences (NAS), which took ... >>

Canoga Park, USA. Saturday, May 30
AYA San Fernando Valley Ladies Dinner
Hurth, Germany. Sunday, May 31
Navasart Dance Ensemble Benefit Concert Co-sponsored by YP Cologne
Orange County, USA. Friday, June 5
YPOC Summer Mixer
New York, USA. Thursday, June 11
UN Special Interest Group and UNDP benefit reception in support of Armenia's Vocational Education and Training Project
Canoga Park, USA. Thursday, June 18
Asbeds Invite You to an Evening with Two Famous Scholars: Dr. Cengiz Aktar and Professor Kevork Bardakjian
Toronto, Canada. Tuesday, June 30
Toronto presents a lecture By Dr. George Bournoutian, "The Archival Chamber of Echmiadzin"

 
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Inauguration of the Alex Manoogian Lycée in Montevideo, Uruguay