Raw & Unfiltered

In Armenia, people with mobility disabilities face daily barriers not only in accessing care but in simply getting around. And even as attitudes toward disability have changed, the lack of accessible transport keeps people on the margins. Lori Youmshajekian reports.

As young parents confront sleepless nights and conflicting advice, many are turning from tradition to science-based parenting. Through sleep consultants and Armenia’s first Parenting School, some families are redefining child-rearing with modern tools, research and empathy.

Once Yerevan’s largest and oldest fruit orchards, the Dalma Gardens stretched from Tsitsernakaberd hill to the Zvartnots Cathedral. Today, fragments of green remain amid concrete, but the memory of centaureas and ancient vines evokes a vanished natural and cultural heritage.

Armenia’s tourism industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years, yet structural weaknesses including limited funding, poor visibility, and lack of strategy continue to hold it back. Unlocking its full potential requires sustainable planning, decentralization and serious government commitment.

In Istanbul, the remnants of an ancient Armenian presence continue to endure. Through encounters with community members and reflections on belonging, Maral Tavitian explores how those who remained in Turkey preserve identity, culture and memory amid loss and resilience.

From bustling streets to remote border villages, Armenia reveals itself not only through history and hardship, but through the resilience and quiet courage of its people. Sandra Sadek’s portrait captures a nation that remembers, rebuilds and carries its past while daring to hope for the future.

Following Azerbaijan’s large-scale attack on Armenia in September 2022, the EU deployed a monitoring mission to prevent further hostilities. The mission operates from a small town, patrolling borders and interacting with civilians. Michele Crestani reports.

Candy, cake and “kompot” are staples of childhood in Armenia, not only because they taste good, but because they’re inseparable from cultural ways of showing love. The love of sweets, however, will soon force a rethinking of tradition.

Centuries of forced migration, conversion and marginalization have shaped the unique identity of Hamshen Armenians. Öndercan Muti explores their complex history and evolving identity and invites reflection on preservation, memory and belonging.

When Israeli and U.S. airstrikes hit Iran, Armenians in both Tehran and Yerevan were thrust into fear and uncertainty. Gibran Caroline Boyce follows one family’s experience, revealing how war reverberates across borders, communities and generations.