Economy: Reforms to be implemented in tax system of ArmeniaThe level of tax collection is not sufficient in Armenia. May 1, 2010 Recently, the State Committee of Revenues published the Analysis of Summarized Indices of Large Taxpayers' Monitoring in February 2010. Basically, positive indices were recorded for 344 largest taxpayers of Armenia; specifically the volume of goods and services imported to Armenia totaled AMD 53.4 billion in February 2010 that is 55.1% higher as compared with the same period of last year. Meanwhile, the increase of this index is conditioned not only by goods’ import for commercial purposes, but also by import of expensive equipment to Armenia. It had a direct impact on customs fees, which amounted to 10.9 billion in February 2010 that is 49.9% higher as compared with the same period of last year. Besides, the volumes of goods exported by the largest taxpayers totaled AMD 19.8 billions in February 2010 that is 9.3bln higher as compared with the same period of last year. Armenia and world: Israel and Ukraine new bother for Turkey?Repentance of even hundreds of people has nothing to do with the remaining 70 million for whom Armenia and the Armenians are enemy number one. May 1, 2010 No matter how eagerly Turkey hopes that after April 24 it’ll be possible to forget about the Armenian Genocide for at least a year, it never happens. This time the troublemakers were Israel and Ukraine. But for one nuisance, it would have been reasonable: both of these countries seem to be allies and partners of Turkey and Azerbaijan. IT & Telecom: DETECON offers formation of three-stage network hierarchy in ArmeniaReview of April 19-26 telecommunications and IT events. April 27, 2010 Armenian cellular operator VivaCell-MTS joined the Armenian Fund for Internet Traffic Exchange (ARMIX), following Orange Armenia, ADC, Ucom, iCon, Web, Apaga Technologies, GNC Alfa, Shirak Technologies and other telecommunications companies. Society: “I leave 20 years of my life for you…”The name given her by the parents and godfather – Haykanush – had been forgotten. Over 70 years out of 95 she was known as Lesko. April 24, 2010 This photograph taken in Yerevan in 1926 tells the story of an Armenian family from Van villayet of the Ottoman Empire. Aram O. Manukyan (in the center), Haykanush (left to him), Mariam (right to him), their daughters Arshaluys and Mayranush… Three years later, third daughter Siranush was born. Sport: Armenian hockey players win silver at Division III World ChampionshipReview of April 15-22 sports events April 23, 2010 Hockey: Armenian hockey players win silver at Division III World Championship which took place in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex from April 14 to 18.
In the first round, Mongolia vs. North Korea match ended 22:1. Armenia beat the South African Republic 9: 2, wining all three periods. On April 15, Armenian ice-hockey players beat North Korea 7:6. South African Republic vs. Monglolia match ended 12:1. Ending the final match vs. North Korea 2:5, Armenian hockey players won the Championship silver. South African Republic won bronze, defeating Mongolia. Culture: 2010 promises to be the year of rebirth of Armenian cinematographyReview of April 12- 19 cultural events. April 22, 2010 2010 promises to be the year of rebirth of Armenian cinematography, according to Gevorg Gevorgyan, director of the Armenian National Film Center. “The ANFC will present 35 movies at Cannes festival movie market,” he told a news conference in Yerevan. As he stated, 8 animated films, 4 documentaries, 12 debuts, 3 short and 8 full length films will be screened at Cannes International Film Festival on May 12-23. Politics: Armenian President’s oncoming visit to US triggers internal political discussionsOverview of April 5-10 internal political events. April 10, 2010 Main political events of last week started with April 5 interview of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan to Der Spiegel. | Revolut launches in Armenia Fast and free money transfers, no hidden fees 4 rules for business success An ultimate guide Millions of dollars in investments and stimulation of economy 3 Armenian startups en route to becoming unicorns Azerbaijan's brutal beheadings and torture of Armenians A non-exhaustive summary of war crimes |