Politics:

Armenian political parties distributing seats in NA 1.5 years prior to parliamentary election

Review of November 7-12 domestic events.

November 13, 2010
Political events in Armenia focused on the possible outcomes of the 2012 parliamentary election.
Economy:

Armenian companies undertake power efficient production

Poor awareness and lack of experience are the main obstacles to the initiative.

November 13, 2010
According to a survey conducted among 100 Armenian companies, 75% of them are implementing energy saving programs. However, poor awareness and lack of experience are the main obstacles to the initiative. Only 48% of Armenian entrepreneurs consider power efficient production to be a business priority.
Society:

Will Lake Sevan problems be resolved?

The beach lovers will be lucky to have 250 km of shore within several years.

November 8, 2010
Will Lake Sevan problems be resolved?
The Armenian government is carrying out consistent work to resolve the ecological problems of Lake Sevan.
Armenia and world:

In no other country election campaign is based on such hatred and falsehood as in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani authorities will try to give a shade of “democracy” to the election and avoid protest actions of the opposition.

November 5, 2010
The election campaign in Azerbaijan is coming to an end, as always, on a note of anti-Armenian hysteria. Every parliamentary candidate in Azerbaijan feels it his duty to ‘return the occupied land and punish the aggressor”. These statements, that are as far from common sense as they are from reality, are supported by court experts and political analysts.
IT & Telecom:

Over 1,5 million internet users listed in Armenia

As of October 1, 2010, over 1,5 million internet users were listed in Armenia, according to member of Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) Samvel Arabajyan.

November 3, 2010
Over 160 thousand broadband internet users were reported as of October 1 against 125 thousand in January 1. Twofold decrease of dial-up internet users was observed over the first half-year of 2010, their current number comprising 21 thousand. In January-September 2010, 7833 Mbps bandwidth was reported in Armenia providing twofold traffic increase.
Sport:

Mika women’s club wins bronze medals at European Chess Club Cup, Levon Aronian climbs second in world rankings

Review of October 21-28 sports events.

November 2, 2010
Chess: Armenian Mika women’s club gained 18 points, finishing 3rd at the European Chess Club Cup in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The Armenian club won 4, tied 1 and lost 2 out of 7 rounds. Men’s club showed the same result, finishing 11th with 28,5 points. Monaco’s Cercle d'Echecs de Monte Carlo women’s and Russia’s Economist- SGSEU-1 men’s clubs won the tournament.
Culture:

Armenia hosts the most delicious festival

The initiators of the barbecue fest promise a better organization next year.

September 22, 2010
The second barbecue festival was held in Akhtala, Lori region of Armenia, on Sunday, September 12. It was dated to two other events: re-consecration of Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin Church and inauguration of a monument to wedding rings.
 
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