Guns and Greed: Series of shootings
point to turf battle with possible political connections
By Vahan Ishkhanyan
ArmeniaNow reporter
A series of high-profile shootings and assassination
attempts, believed to be connected to the May 25 Parliament
elections, are at the center of press and public curiosity
in Yerevan.
Outside Eye: A non-Armenian's view
of life in his adopted home
By Tony Halpin
Editor
This has been a momentous week for the future of the
Caucasus. The long anticipated transfer of power in
Azerbaijan began to take effect with the ailing grey
fox Heidar Aliev apparently on his deathbed, first in
Turkey and now in the United States, and his son Ilham
confirmed as Prime Minister and heir-in-waiting.
The hot air of August is made thicker by a city being
reconstructed. Passersby on any street in the center
of Yerevan move as if playing some game: One step, then
another, then a leap across a ditch or a hole or a stack
of blocks, to land covered in dust.
For decades, the Cascade complex has been a Yerevan
landmark, with its 800 or so white stone steps reaching
from the city center up the long hill to Victory Park.
Hard Sell: A visit with the market
night traders of Echmiadzin
By Gayane Mkrtchyan
ArmeniaNow reporter
As Gohar Hambardzumyan talks, the cracked skin of her
hands catches the attention and provides evidence of
the harshness of her work. Sun beams make perfect ornaments
of the wrinkles that line her face and the bright blush
of her cheeks can not distract from the tiredness in
her 38-year-old eyes.
FC Pyunic lost its chances for entering the third qualifying
round of the UEFA Champions League competition after
it suffered a 1-0 from Bulgaria's CSKA Sofia in the
second leg match of the second qualifying round played
on Wednesday August 6 in Sofia at Balgarska Armia stadium.
See also: UEFA
Cup : Despite the crush of Pyunic in UEFA Champions
League Armenian, clubs will continue their participation
at the UEFA competitions.
President Robert
Kocharyan attended closing ceremonies of the second
Pan Armenian Youth gathering "Baze" at Lake
Sevan on Wednesday. The Chief of State put away Presidential
Pomp in favor of boogieing with the kids.
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UEFA
Cup : Despite the crush of Pyunic in UEFA Champions
League Armenian, clubs will continue their participation
at the UEFA competitions.
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