Another village signals rebirth in Tur Abdin
The rebuilding of the church in the village of Yardo marks a step toward preserving the region’s Assyrian heritage and renewing hopes of return for its displaced community.
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Assyrians were largest non-Muslim group in Mardin according to 1835 census
New details from the Ottoman population register, which records the 1835 census in the city of Mardin, provide a precise breakdown of the city's households, showing that Assyrians made up the largest non-Muslim group.
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Another village signals rebirth in Tur Abdin
The rebuilding of the church in the village of Yardo marks a step toward preserving the region’s Assyrian heritage and renewing hopes of return for its displaced community.
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Assyrian man fatally shot in Detroit
Randy K. Abro, a 41-year-old Assyrian man from Utica, Michigan, was fatally shot at a warehouse and business plaza in Sterling Heights on October 7. A Detroit man has been charged in connection with his death, while authorities continue searching for a second suspect.
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From recognition to relevance: why the Assyrian cause needs a strategic turn
The Assyrian cause has gained recognition, but not institutions, argues Marcus Yalcin Be Shao. As the Middle East's geopolitical logic evolves, he thinks it is time to rethink how the case for Assyrian self-government is presented.
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Her business has 164 million SEK in turnover
From her early beginnings in the beauty industry to building an internationally recognized cosmetics brand, Swedish-Assyrian entrepreneur Gabriella Elio has transformed a professional makeup artist’s vision into a highly profitable business with growing global ambitions.
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Culture
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New book offers insight onto the history of Tur Abdin
A new book about Seyfo, the genocide of Assyrians is now available in English. Based on oral histories, it recounts the history of Tur Abdin between 1830 and 1930, including events that preceded the 1915 genocide.
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History
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Assyrians were largest non-Muslim group in Mardin according to 1835 census
New details from the Ottoman population register, which records the 1835 census in the city of Mardin, provide a precise breakdown of the city's households, showing that Assyrians made up the largest non-Muslim group.
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U.S. law firm explores legal action for victims of ISIS and Al-Nusrah Front
A New York-based law firm has announced it is investigating potential legal action on behalf of individuals allegedly harmed by extremist groups in the Middle East, according to a recent press release.
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Religion
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Power struggle in Assyrian church as patriarch faces removal
The Syriac Catholic Church, one of the Assyrian churches in communion with Rome, is facing an open leadership crisis. as Patriarch Ignatius Joseph III. Younan is threatened with removal by his own synod - a first in recent history.
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Gabriel Tilo signs first professional contract
Rising Assyrian-Australian footballer Gabriel Tilo has signed a scholarship deal with A-League side Central Coast Mariners ahead of the 2026/27 season, following a breakthrough campaign with Sydney United 58 in the National Premier Leagues NSW.
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