Politics:

Political dialogue: in search of compromise

It’s not ruled out that early presidential election will be held simultaneously with the regular parliamentary election.

June 6, 2011
Political dialogue: in search of compromise
The opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) openly announced the start of political dialogue with the authorities during the May 31 rally in Liberty Square. The ANC has already formed the delegation to negotiate with the country’s leadership, mentioning snap elections and the main issue on the agenda. The authorities, on the contrary, insist that they are planning to discuss social and economic problems but by no means any possibility of extraordinary elections.
Economy:

Number of natural gas vehicles in Russia increasing, Armenia ready to share experience

In 2008-2009, 18 cars exploded at gas-filling station in Armenia, two of which with deadly outcome.

June 6, 2011
Number of natural gas vehicles in Russia increasing, Armenia ready to share experience
Gazprom plans to amend the legislation in favor of natural gas vehicles. According to the company forecasts, by 2020 there will be about 30% natural gas vehicles in Russia. Besides, autonews.ru says that Gazprom considers it necessary to approve a governmental program on replacing petrol with natural gas. It is to include new legislation on energy safety and federal target programs on using natural gas vehicles in construction, agricultural and municipal transport industry.
Sport:

Armenia captain about players, coach

Henrik Mkhitaryan: I wish we could work and play together for many years and reached new heights.

June 3, 2011
Armenia captain about players, coach
Prior to the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier against Russia, Armenia captain Sargis Hovsepyan, in a conversation with PanARMENIAN.Net, introduced his team-mates and commented on each player's features and role in the team.
Armenia and world:

Both Armenia and Israel travelled a long and hard path to independence

Despite decades of pro-Turkish stance, the Jewish lobby has recently changed its attitude towards Turkey.

June 3, 2011
Israel has recently become one of the most popular topics in the Armenian political circles and it’s not accidental. Armenians and Jews have much in common not only in terms of culture and civilization, but also in the path they travelled to independence. Both countries covered a long, hard and bloody way until they managed to establish themselves on part of their historical land.
Society:

Historical artifacts “relocate” to oligarchs' country cottages

Constructions in the modern Yerevan are covering the historical layers of the old Yerevan.

May 17, 2011
Historical artifacts “relocate” to oligarchs' country cottages
Two ancient millstones used for oil production disappeared immediately after they were found in a construction site in Yerevan.
IT & Telecom:

Employers and job seekers: how to find each other

Arpine Grigoryan։ each job seeker should understand why to apply for this “x” job in this “x” company but not for “y” job in “y” company.

April 26, 2011
The number of Armenian websites which post job announcements is growing each year. But are they flexible and useful for both employer and employee? PanARMENIAN.Net reporter tried to find the answer to this question.
Culture:

Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention

Local residents almost ceased going to museums, with exception for schoolchildren and students.

March 3, 2011
Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention
There are over 30 museums in Yerevan, most of them being under guardianship of the Armenian Ministry of Culture and National Academy of Sciences and almost all of them lacking funds and attention. Low salaries force employees quit.
 
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