By Karine Kalantarian
Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty
(www.rferl.org)
A court in Yerevan dealt on Thursday another blow to
Raffi Hovannisian's hopes to stand in the upcoming presidential
elections when it effectively refused to certify that
the U.S.-born former foreign minister has been an Armenian
citizen for the last ten years.
After a series of delays, threats of cancellations
and mostly weather-inflicted obstacles to a safe and
comfortable journey we were approaching Zvartnots Airport
when the captain of the airplane said the visibility
over Yerevan was 30 meters. Should be at least 300 or
so for safe landing.
Academic Progress: European Academy
aims to improve education opportunities
By Gayane Mkrtchyan
ArmeniaNow reporter
Since October of last year students looking for an education
different than what might normally be offered in Armenia,
need not look outside the country to find it.
Giving Back: Computer scientists
returns to Armenia to create learning center
By Grigor Emin-Teryan
ArmeniaNow correspondent
Like thousands of others, Anush Najaryan left Armenia
in hopes of making her life better in America. But unlike
so many, Anush returned in hopes of making life better
for those who may not have her opportunity.
You Say Amiryan, I Say King Vramshapuh:
Changing names make it hard to be street wise in Armenia
By Lilit Avagyan
ArmeniaNow correspondent
If you ask a taxi driver to take you to Hanrapetutyan
Street in Yerevan, be prepared to also say Alaverdyan.
And do not expect to find Parpetsi unless you also know
that not so long ago it was Ghoukassyan.
During Christmas services at the Holy See in Echmiadzin
Monday (January 6), His Holiness Garegin II conducted
mass and offered sacrament to hundreds attending
the Apostolic Church services.
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