Armenia and world:

Can WikiLeaks blow up Azerbaijan from within?

A certain selectivity of “leaking” information plays into the hands of the U.S. which wants to put in their place some of the leaders of former Soviet countries. And the Aliyev-Pashayev family is the first in this list.

December 14, 2010
The week began, as it has lately become a tradition, with another portion of diplomatic dispatches of the US Department of State, released by WikiLeaks at the website of British newspaper The Guardian. “Hero of the Day” was the first lady of Azerbaijan, Mehriban Aliyeva, née Pashayeva. We intentionally specify the maiden name of the president’s wife so that you can better understand all those ties, without which the Aliyev clan could no longer be existent.
Economy:

2011 national budget will ensure social stability

With a 80 to 14 vote, the Armenian parliament adopted the 2011 draft budget on December 9, 2010.

December 11, 2010
With a 80 to 14 vote, the Armenian parliament adopted the 2011 draft budget on December 9, 2010. The budget totals AMD 1.1 trillion, with revenues expected to be AMD 852 billion and deficit of AMD 148 billion.
Sport:

Araik Mirzoyan European U23 champion

Review of November 18-25 sports events.

November 27, 2010
Weightlifting: Armenia’s Araik Mirzoyan won the U23 Weightlifting Championships in 77kg weight category, lifting 155 in the snatch and 186 in the clean & jerk (totaling 341kg). Aghasi Aghasyan won silver, lifting 336kg in the snatch and clean & jerk.
Culture:

Baku myths about ‘Albanian crosses’ or Azerbaijani Culture Minister’s lies

Armenian khachkars can be seen in any corner of the world where Armenians used to live. Azerbaijan is not an exception.

November 25, 2010
As a “worthy” representative of Azerbaijani leadership, Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev disseminated lies about the meetings of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, in Nairobi Nov 15-19.
IT & Telecom:

Microsoft combats piracy; Stallman agitates for free software

Review of November 15-22 telecommunication and information technology events.

November 25, 2010
Software piracy has decreased 6% in Armenia over the past 4 years, what resulted in additional $5 million to the national budget. According to Microsoft Armenia director Grigor Barseghyan, the number of people using authorized software is increasing year by year in Armenia.
Society:

Suicide the most terrifying phenomenon among emo

Besides suicide, emo teens also practice bisexuality and homosexuality.

November 17, 2010
Depressive mood is widespread among emo fans, what often leads to suicides.
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.
 
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