Explainers
Major Armenian topics explained simply: key dates, official texts, traditions, travel, diaspora.
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Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement: what it says and where it stands
Initialled in Washington on 8 August 2025 but still not signed: key dates, the main articles, what the deal would change and the questions still open.
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The Armenian Genocide: what you need to know
What happened in 1915–1916, why 24 April, how many victims, who recognises it, what France’s 2001 law says and how it is commemorated.
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Armenian Christmas: why 6 January?
Why Armenians celebrate Christmas on 6 January, what the candle-lit eve and the blessing of water are, what people eat, and why Jerusalem celebrates on 19 January.
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Armenian first names: origins and meanings
Anahit, Anoush, Lusine, Hayk, Vardan, Narek… where Armenian first names come from, what they mean, why some have two spellings, and what the -ian ending means.
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Travelling to Armenia: entry rules, time, money, safety
Do you need a visa for Armenia? Which passport, what time difference with Paris, which currency, which emergency numbers? The essentials for planning a trip, checked against official sources.
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Armenians in France: history and landmarks
Genocide survivors arriving through Marseille, churches, remembrance, landmarks: the history of France’s Armenian community and its main cities.
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Armenian food: the essential dishes
Lavash, tolma, khorovats, khash, ghapama, gata, wine and brandy: the dishes and drinks to know in Armenian cuisine, explained simply and sourced.