Armenia and world:

Iran and Azerbaijan share tense relations, but there’ll be no rupture

Baku is trying to distance itself from Iran, since the latter has become a “rogue state” and only the powerful can afford to make friends with her.

January 21, 2011
The increased number of high words in the Iranian and Azerbaijani media involuntarily suggests that the two countries are not doing well. By and large, the relationship between the two countries is not a role model for the rest of the Islamic world, and it has its objective reasons. Azeris position themselves with the Turks, being at the same time Shiites, not Sunnis. And, as is known, Shiism is the official religion in Iran.
Economy:

Armenian authorities resolved to secure economic growth

Tigran Sargsyan: it is evident that the world will not return to its pre-crisis economic model. However, the new model has not been developed yet, what is a serious challenge.

January 15, 2011
The world economy is moving from a post-crisis bounce-back phase of the recovery to slower but still solid growth this year and next, with developing countries contributing almost half of global growth, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects 2011.
Society:

Brand or not brand: behind the windows of Yerevan boutiques

There is a rumor that representation of original Zara Spanish brand will open in Yerevan soon.

January 14, 2011
Brand or not brand: behind the windows of Yerevan boutiques
Are the clothes sold in expensive shops original? Is the new collection similar to that presented abroad? These are the questions frequently asked by purchasers. But it's not easy to find the answer to them. Shops do not pursue a transparent policy while “masters” counterfeit the original, thus disappointing fashion lovers.
Sport:

Armenian football teams training for championship to kick off in March

Review of sports January 10-13 events.

January 13, 2011
Football: FIFA published the rankings of national teams, with Armenia retaining 60th place with 515 points. The standings of Armenia’s rivals in group stage of European Championship are as follows: Russia - 13th, Slovakia - 20th, Ireland - 35th, Macedonia - 81st, Andorra - 202nd. Spain top the ranking list, followed by Netherlands and Germany (1887, 1723 and 1485 points respectively).
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.
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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