Armenian Press


Armenian press in Istanbul is one of the oldest press institutions of Turkey. The first armenian newspaper in Constantinople was probably "Tidak buzantian", founded in 1812. In 1846, Utudjian founded Hayastan (organ of the Patriarcate). The same Utudjian founded in 1852 MAssis, who publeshed since 1887 the most famous armenian writers in Constantinople. In 1884, Arpiarian founded AREVELK, then, in 189 Hayrenik, and the daily Buzantian was founded in 1896.

The oldest newspaper that is still circulated is "Jamanak". Jamanak was established in 1908 and it's still being printed daily. The newspaper is printed in Armenian, but two pages is written in Turkish with Armenian Alphabet. There are many books written in Turkish with Armenian Alphabet. Jamanak is sold 1200 copies daily. One of the manager of the newspaper, Ara Kotcunian says that the rate is low because most Armenians cannot read or write in Armenian. Some of them even cannot speak Armenian either.

Another daily newspaper published in Armenian is "Marmara". It was established in 1940. It is sold daily between 1200-2000. This rate changes due to the season. Armenian newspapers are sold better in summer, because most Armenians scattered all over Istanbul are gethered at the Islands(especially Kinaliada) and the national feelings become stronger.

Except for these two daily newspapers, there's a theatre journal printed in Armenian Alphabet "Kulis", which is circulated twice a month. Also there's a health journal published by Surp Pirgic Armenian Hospital.

Soon, I'll put here some samples for these newspapers. Please visit again.


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