Economy: Bankers and financiers strengthening Armenia-Diaspora tiesYerevan hosted the first ever All-Armenian conference of bankers and financiers, which brought together 100 participants from 10 countries. October 23, 2010 On October 17-19, Yerevan hosted the first ever All-Armenian conference of bankers and financiers, which brought together 100 participants from 10 countries. Politics: CoE Forum in Yerevan: vain hopes of the authorities and disappointment of the oppositionThe Council of Europe has no intention to interfere in internal affairs of Armenia. October 22, 2010 The Council of Europe’s Forum for the Future of Democracy has hardly answered the main question – what will democracy look like in future. Armenia and world: Aliyev can “proudly” say he bred a generation ridden by animal hatred for ArmeniansAccording to some available data, even today, snipers killing Armenian soldiers are recruited from various countries, often distant from Azerbaijan. October 22, 2010 The closer the parliamentary elections in the neighboring republic, the louder and more hysterical become accusations against the Armenians, coupled with threats to “come and win back”. So, the day before, speaking at the Cabinet meeting, President Aliyev decided to once again flex his muscles, meanwhile “threatening” Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. No one knows by what the head of the sultanate threatens, and how he is going to put it into practice. Neither is it important; what matters is that his people receive just another battery of emotional charge. IT & Telecom: Armenia to cooperate with World ORT in innovative education fieldArmenTel 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 roundThe next qualifier will be played against Russia in March 2011. October 20, 2010 The next qualifier will be played against Russia in March 2011. 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 |