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Ira Tzourou (Greek: Ήρα Τζούρου) (born 13 February 1969) is a Greek-Armenian freelance journalist and researcher. She is known for her academic interests in nationalism, diaspora studies, and Armenian history. Tzourou has been actively involved in supportin her susband, Sevan Nişanyan, a well-known Turkish-Armenian writer and linguist, during his legal challenges.
Ira Tzourou | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 February 1969 (age 54) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Alma mater | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Spouse | Sevan Nişanyan |
| Children | 2 |
Early years and education
[edit]Tzourou was born in Istanbul[citation needed] in 1969 to a Greek and Armenian family. She pursued her undergraduate education at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, obtaining a degree in Fine Arts, with a focus on Islamic history and art.
Career, Contributions to Academia and Journalism
[edit]Tzourou has been a freelance journalist since 2010, contributing to various outlets, including Armenika GR. Her work has also appeared in notable publications such as Agos and nisanyanarmenian.com, where she has highlighted important historical and cultural landmarks in Turkey, particularly those related to Armenian heritage.
Personal Life
[edit]Tzourou is a researcher with academic interests in areas such as nationalism, diaspora studies, and Armenian history.[1]
On 5 May 2019 she married Sevan Nişanyan on Samos.[2] They have been vocal in advocating for Nişanyan's rights as he continues to face legal and political challenges.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Samos, Greece: Meet the famous Turkish-Armenian Sevan Nişanyan A linguist, writer & self-taught architect in exile, Face-to-Face meeting with journalist Wally Sarkeesian Video, Photos". Gagrule.net. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Sevan Nişanyan (8 May 2019). "5 Mayıs Pazar günü Pagondas köyünde İra Tzourou ile evlendim. Törene katılan, iyi dileklerini ileten herkese binlerce teşekkür." [I married Ira Tzourou in the village of Pagondas on Sunday, May 5th. Thousands of thanks to everyone who attended the ceremony and expressed their best wishes.].
- ^ Kokkinidis, Tasos (7 January 2022). "Greece Releases Turkish-Armenian Writer who Faced Deportation". Greek Reporter. Retrieved 15 October 2024.