IT & Telecom:

Armenia to cooperate with World ORT in innovative education field

ArmenTel CJSC signed a contract with TeliaSonera telecommunications provider.

October 20, 2010
Armenian Ministry of Education and Science signed a memorandum of understanding with Word ORT non-governmental education and training organization. The memorandum stipulates for cooperation in implementation of high technologies into education sector, development of information technologies, use of Interned in education process, creation of programs promoting development of hi-tech centers in Armenian universities.
Sport:

Armenia climbed 3rd in EURO 2012 Group B qualification round

The next qualifier will be played against Russia in March 2011.

October 20, 2010
The next qualifier will be played against Russia in March 2011.
Armenia and world:

Have “fraternal” relations become a burden for Baku?

Ankara now needs Iran and Russia, rather than Azerbaijan.

October 19, 2010
In politics, mutual assurances of friendship and support carry a value up to a certain point, namely, when the interests of the countries coincide. But as soon as they diverge, the system of threats and blackmail comes into play.
Politics:

Karabakh dominates political discussions in Armenia

Review of October 9-15 domestic events.

October 17, 2010
The past week started with the arrival of Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Ali Larijani.
Economy:

Armenia can become a trade bridge between neighboring countries

Iranian Trade and Investment Agency intends to establish a branch in Yerevan.

October 16, 2010
Foreign investors believe that Armenia has created favorable conditions for business.
Culture:

Armenia hosts the most delicious festival

The 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 Christian

Navasard 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.
 
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