Armenia and world: The second attempt at reviving rapprochement process, inopportunely named Zurich-2, can occur after parliamentary elections in TurkeyAnkara, who is to blame for ratification failure, feels the need to justify itself in the eyes of international community. October 2, 2010 The closer is the approach of 1-year anniversary of signing Armenian-Turkish rapprochement Protocols and opening of border, the more often announcements like Zurich -2 appear in Turkish and Armenian media. Turkey’s actions are understandable, with Ankara, who is to blame for ratification failure, feeling the need to justify itself in the eyes of international community. Economy: Armenia deepens economic ties with Belarus and IranArmenian economy needs reorganization, specifically improvement of business environment and reduction of corruption risks. October 2, 2010 The research carried out among 1066 industrial organizations showed a 6% increase of economic activity in Armenia. This week, delegations from Belarus and Iran arrived in Yerevan to deepen economic ties. Politics: Week’s topics: Karabakh issue and namaz in AniReview of September 25 – October 1 political events. October 2, 2010 Political events in Armenia started with discussions on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, as usual. IT & Telecom: Half of Armenian population has access to InternetReview of September 20-27 telecommunication and information technology events. September 28, 2010 Internet World Stats usage and population statistics has published the results of Armenia-based survey as of June 2010. 1,396,550 Internet users (47.1% of the population) were reported in Armenia according to the Public Services Regulatory Committee. Sport: Meline Daluzyan wins bronze at World Weightlifting ChampionshipsReview of September 16-23 sports events. September 24, 2010 Weightlifting: Armenia’s Elen Grigoryan (53kg) finshed 12th at the World Weightlifting Championships, lifting 186kg in snatch, clean & jerk. China’s Chen Xiaoting won the division, lifting 222kg. Meline Daluzyan (69kg) won bronze. She lifted 251 kg in snatch, clean & jerk, gaining points for London 2012 Olympic Games. Russia’s Svetlana Shimkova won the 69kg division, lifting 256 kg. Culture: Armenia hosts the most delicious festivalThe initiators of the barbecue fest promise a better organization next year. September 22, 2010 The second barbecue festival was held in Akhtala, Lori region of Armenia, on Sunday, September 12. It was dated to two other events: re-consecration of Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin Church and inauguration of a monument to wedding rings. Society: Armenians do not celebrate Navasard as national holiday because Hayk Nahapet was not ChristianNavasard had been one of the most popular holidays before Gregorian calendar took effect. August 13, 2010 For dozens of centuries Armenians had been celebrating the New Year, Navasard, on August 11. Once a favorite popular holiday, it now became a topic of historians’ remarks or Armenian folklore only. “August 11 is the first day of the new year according to the ancient Armenian calendar. It was celebrated by all – the rich and the poor,” said ethnographer Gohar Vardumyan, senior fellow at the Armenian National Academy of Sciences. | 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 |