Economy:

Armenia summarizing 2010 outcomes

Serzh Sargsyan: 2011 should be a year of complete recovery and strengthening of our economy.

December 25, 2010
Armenia is summarizing 2010 outcomes. On December 24, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan hosted a reception, inviting Armenian businessmen to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The President spoke about the achievement and drawbacks of the outgoing year, giving high assessment to local entrepreneurs’ attempts to stabilize the economy.
Armenia and world:

Armenia seized with fear, Azerbaijani President believes

Throughout the year of 2010, Aliyev has been preparing his people to struggle for his interests, money and welfare of his clan.

December 25, 2010
Even on his birthday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev did not fail to remind about the “strength of Azerbaijan and weakness of Armenia.”
Sport:

Araik Mirzoyan European U23 champion

Review of November 18-25 sports events.

November 27, 2010
Weightlifting: Armenia’s Araik Mirzoyan won the U23 Weightlifting Championships in 77kg weight category, lifting 155 in the snatch and 186 in the clean & jerk (totaling 341kg). Aghasi Aghasyan won silver, lifting 336kg in the snatch and clean & jerk.
Culture:

Baku myths about ‘Albanian crosses’ or Azerbaijani Culture Minister’s lies

Armenian khachkars can be seen in any corner of the world where Armenians used to live. Azerbaijan is not an exception.

November 25, 2010
As a “worthy” representative of Azerbaijani leadership, Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev disseminated lies about the meetings of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage of UNESCO, in Nairobi Nov 15-19.
IT & Telecom:

Microsoft combats piracy; Stallman agitates for free software

Review of November 15-22 telecommunication and information technology events.

November 25, 2010
Software piracy has decreased 6% in Armenia over the past 4 years, what resulted in additional $5 million to the national budget. According to Microsoft Armenia director Grigor Barseghyan, the number of people using authorized software is increasing year by year in Armenia.
Society:

Suicide the most terrifying phenomenon among emo

Besides suicide, emo teens also practice bisexuality and homosexuality.

November 17, 2010
Depressive mood is widespread among emo fans, what often leads to suicides.
Politics:

Armenian political parties distributing seats in NA 1.5 years prior to parliamentary election

Review of November 7-12 domestic events.

November 13, 2010
Political events in Armenia focused on the possible outcomes of the 2012 parliamentary election.
 
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