Armenia and world: Prospective apple of discord?Loud statements of the Turkish side, assuring that the “future of Nakhichevan has always interested and will interest Turkey in the first place” are just a cliché. May 14, 2010 85 years ago the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic (NAR) was founded, which in the foreseeable future may become another hotbed of tension and blow up the region. Despite the seeming agreement on Nakhichevan’s belonging to Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iran have begun to test the waters and wage a backstage struggle for the right to dictate their will to Baku, or rather Nakhichevan. Later, this will may grow into conditions; everything depends on the “behavior” of Azerbaijan, which equally depends on Turkey and Iran. But even more she depends on Russia, no matter how hard Baku “experts” and “political analysts” try to assure their nation in the contrary. Culture: Armenia welcomed international festivals participants last weekReview of May 3-9 cultural events. May 13, 2010 The last week can be described as an Armenian international cultural week. Armenia welcomed participants of international festivals and hosted film screenings. Society: Eva Mezdorian: Azeris, who burnt our houses and killed civilians, labeled Armenians as terroristsDuring the years of Artsakh liberation war, Eva Mezdorian shot documentaries to tell the truth about what was happening. May 10, 2010 The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing the latter launched in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Meanwhile, an ideological war was being fought beyond the conflict area. Politics: Alterations in RA internal policy observed in view of diminishing urgency of Armenia-Turkey rapprochement processMay 3-7 internal political events overview May 8, 2010 Azerbaijan is incapable to resolve Karabakh conflict, an Armenian expert said. Economy: Decrease in prices for real estate unlikely in Armenia in near futureThe average price for apartments in Yerevan totaled AMD 271,400 per square meter as of the first quarter of 2010. May 8, 2010 The State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre at the Armenian government has presented the current situation in the RA real estate market, as well as forecasts for the year. The Committee’s specialists predict some activation in the Armenian real estate market but decrease in prices is unlikely in the near future. IT & Telecom: U.S. and Chinese IT companies show interest in Armenian marketReview of April 26-May 3 telecommunications and IT events. May 6, 2010 When in China, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with executive director of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd and President of Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited (ZTE) to discuss prospects of cooperation in production of equipment, e-governance and development of telecommunication systems. A memorandum of cooperation was signed with Huawei. Sport: Darchinyan-Donaire rematch negotiations collapseReview of April 30-May 6 sports events. May 6, 2010 Boxing: Elias Nassar, manager of WBC/WBA super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan stated that negotiations for rematch with Nonito Donaire have collapsed. Nassar said the Donaire camp have failed to sign the contract after six weeks and they are now back to square one. Vic Darchinyan also stated he is disappointed in Nonito Donaire’s failure to sign the contract. “We signed the deal two days into talks,” said Nassar. “We were there waiting for Donaire to make up his mind on what he wanted to do. It’s easy to point the finger at who didn’t want the fight. It’s the party who doesn’t sign a contract.” | 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 |