Initially a weekly newspaper, it was soon published daily due to intense interest.

Following Shamlian's death in 1951 his daughter and her husband, Seta and Bedros Zobyan, took over the paper.

The editor, Ari Haddeler, was quoted saying: The main reason for our inability to attract ads is the dwindling number of our readers.

That's why we see a bleak future ahead [...] Don't they realize that by preferring digital and free platforms, they are harming themselves as well?

In a community that will be left without newspapers tomorrow, they too will lose their chance to take their place in history.