Gorr Sahakian, Vice President of the H. Hovnanian Family Foundation and Hovnanian Investment Corporation, helps manage a legacy spanning three generations. In this episode of EVN Talks, Gorr reflects on continuing the philanthropic vision of his grandfather, Hrair Hovnanian, and shares how the foundation is evolving to meet today’s challenges, balancing tradition with innovation.
Amid rising authoritarianism in Georgia and Azerbaijan, Armenia stands as a fragile outlier of democratic pluralism. Olesya Vartanyan examines whether it can withstand the regional tide of repression, or if pluralism is the country’s final safeguard for resilience.
A journey through Syunik’s cities reveals overlooked details: laundry lines, rustwoven structures, and abandoned railways, that tell richer, more intimate stories of place than tourist checklists ever could. Maria Gunko’s reflection on memory, materiality and urban meaning.
Through layered canvases, intricate stitching and luminous color, Eozen Agopian fuses painting, textile and sculpture into transcendent works. Her art explores memory, identity and space, honoring women’s labor and evoking spiritual resonance across continents.
More than a decade since its founding, the Women’s Support Center remains Armenia’s only organization operating full-time shelters for domestic violence survivors. Christina Markarian examines the movement’s evolution, persistent taboos, and the struggle to enforce protective laws.
In this deeply personal reflection, Sheila Paylan challenges cultural norms and redefines autonomy, asserting that womanhood should not be predominantly defined by motherhood. Instead, she advocates for the freedom to craft a meaningful life on one's own terms, embracing a broad spectrum of female identities and experiences.
Following the 2023 ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, USAID pledged millions of dollars in humanitarian assistance. As the U.S. significantly cuts aid, Hranoush Dermoyan examines international contributions and the Armenian government’s relief efforts to address the crisis.
The EAEU–Iran Free Trade Agreement, effective May 1, 2025, offers Armenia economic opportunities but also geopolitical challenges. Davit Khacatryan unpacks the deal’s benefits, risks and implications, exploring Armenia’s role as both a beneficiary and a strategic player in regional trade.
Armenia’s parliament passes a bill formally declaring the country’s intent to pursue EU membership. Supporters see it as a step toward strengthening democracy, security and economic well-being, while critics question its necessity, arguing that deeper ties with the EU were already progressing without such a declaration.
Residents of Gyumri, Armenia’s second largest city and the small town of Parakar headed to the polls in snap municipal elections on March 30. Hranoush Dermoyan breaks down the preliminary results.
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