Establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey will prepare the ground for new relations in the region, newly appointed Germany's Ambassador to Armenia Hans-Jochen Schmidt said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net. To achieve progress in EU accession talks, Turkey should take action to resolve a number of issues, including normalization of relations with Armenia. Thus, it will demonstrate ability to take balanced decisions share the responsibility for regional security, according to the Ambassador.

Macro-economic situation in Armenia suffers from the consequences of untimely realization of institutional reforms. At the same time, the country's banking system was able to resist external shocks thanks to the regulation and surveillance system in the sphere, ex-Economy Minister, Professor and Doctor of Economy Edward Sandoyan, Pro-Rector of Russian-Armenian (Slavonic University), told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

Kaspersky Lab and Armenian government signed a cooperation agreement, starting with establishment of joint IT academy. Founder and owner of one of the world's major anti-malware company, Mr. Eugene Kaspersky comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the programs to be implemented.

Migration has been one of the most serious issues for post-soviet states, including Armenia. In world financial crisis situation, one of the main tasks of RA Government is to show timely reaction in choosing priority directions of migration policy. RA Migration Agency Head Gagik Eghanyan shared his views on the issue in an interview to PanARMENIAN.Net.

Harutyun Khachatryan's Border documentary was first screened at International Film Festival Rotterdam late January. Besides, the Armenian director signed a memorandum on cooperation between Golden Apricot and Film Festival Rotterdam. Harutyun Khachatryan shares his impressions with PanARMENIAN.Net.

Armenia is dynamically integrating into European structures. The inclusion of the republic in the Eastern Partnership initiative can encourage closer cooperation with Europe and offer a stability and security guarantee. Head of the European Commission Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Raul de Luzenberger commented to PanARMENIAN.Net on prospects for the initiative.