Armenia and world:

Barack Obama took the path of ex-President Bush Jr. and proposes candidacies of “used up” diplomats

Even if Bryza shares the fate of Richard Hoagland and Obama has to look for a replacement, nothing will change in the foreign policy of the White House administration.

July 30, 2010
It is already becoming uninteresting whether Matthew Bryza will be approved as an Ambassador to Azerbaijan or not. Unfortunately, Barack Obama took the path of ex-President Bush Jr. and proposes candidacies of “used up” diplomats, possibly thinking that being interested in Caspian energy resources Bryza will “adequately” represent the United States in Azerbaijan.
Sport:

Arthur Alexanyan wins champion’s title at Junior World Wrestling Championships

Review of July 15-22 sports events.

July 24, 2010
Wrestling: on July 21, Armenia’s Greco-Roman wrestler Arthur Alexanyan (weight class 84kg) won the champion’s title at Junior World Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Earlier, Armenia’s Alexan Mikaelyan (weight class 60kg) won bronze.
Politics:

Hague court ruling on Kosovo through perspective of Karabakh conflict settlement

Review of July 17-23 political events.

July 24, 2010
The political week in Armenia started with congresses of the Armenian National Movement and Armenakan Ramkavar-Azatakan party. On July 17, Yerevan hosted the 16th congress of the Armenian National Movement. In his remarks, Armenia's first President Levon Ter-Petrosyan said that Armenia’s economic development is impossible without resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and normalization of relations with Turkey. Ter-Petrosyan also voiced confidence that the key to Armenian-Turkish reconciliation is in Russia’s hands.
Economy:

Are Armenia’s macroeconomic indices “drawn”?

Armenia’s population continues displaying distrust and adjusting to bad living conditions.

July 24, 2010
The results of the first half of 2010 indicate that global economy is growing at a slow pace, including markets of the U.S., Europe, Russia and China. Meanwhile, 15% unprecedented growth was recorded in China. Indices of stock exchanges also prove the growth in global economy. Moreover, anti-crisis governmental programs are implemented consistently.
IT & Telecom:

Construction of national network of high-speed Internet in Armenia to be launched in 2011

Review of July 12-18 events in telecommunication and IT fields.

July 19, 2010
President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met General Manager of Karabakh Telecom CJSC Ralph Yirikian to discuss the company’s investment policy, tariff revision as well as humanitarian programs carried out in the republic. Artsakh Republic Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan was also attending.
Culture:

Armenia, cradle of Indo-European civilization

Recent discoveries of Armenian archeologists could lead to rewriting history of the Ancient World in the near future.

July 13, 2010
Armenia, cradle of Indo-European civilization
In the study of ancient civilizations Armenia often remained on the sidelines, as if she had not been involved in major historical turnovers. The researchers’ interest was almost always confined to the territory of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. But, naturally the “factor” of Armenia could not be excluded in the formation of ancient civilizations. There is much evidence to prove it. Nevertheless, for one reason or another Armenia, yet, was left out from the list of possible leaders.
Society:

Karabakh war. The story of a patriot

There is nothing higher than let your enemy know that you can remain a human being even in the battle field.

July 7, 2010
Karabakh war. The story of a patriot
The 1988 events in Sumgait, Azerbaijan, shocked the entire Armenianhood. Dozens of people were slaughtered, majority of them after tortures and severe beatings. Over 200 apartments were robbed and burnt. Thousands of refugees remained homeless. This year changed the lives of many people. 27-year-old Manvel Yeghiazaryan was not an exception…
 
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