On February 18, the Armenian team will compete with Russians, the leaders of the tournament.

Suren Manukyan: Tel Aviv can use the genocide issue as a tool of pressure on Turkey but recognition is unlikely.

The mission will be headed by Mrs. Ewa Synowiec, director of the European Commission's Trade Department.

"The world crisis is the result of improper functioning of states' economy, finance and banking sectors," said the Armenian entrepreneur.

Ruben Safrastyan: there are forces in Israel which will by all means hamper recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Tel Aviv.

Hrant Vardanyan: not all the governments and spheres are subject to direct influence of economic crisis

Steinmeier emphasized that if his Social Democratic Party (SPD) wins the elections on September 27, Germany's attitude towards Turkey's bid will change.

Grand Holding, one of the major tax payers in Armenia, filled the state budget with 11.6 billion in 2008.

Aghvan Mkrtchyan cancelled the contract with Belarus' Gomel in December 2008.