Economy:

New Year has a bad start for Armenian tradesmen

Cargo transportation companies imposed higher tariffs, on the one hand, while the city administration toughened conditions, on the other.

January 22, 2011
The New Year brought new difficulties for Armenian trade industry. Cargo transportation companies imposed higher tariffs, on the one hand, while the city administration toughened conditions, on the other.
Armenia and world:

Referendum in Sudan cannot affect recognition of NKR independence

What Artsakh people have is a will to independence and they need no precedent in the form of a referendum that takes place thousands of miles away from Stepanakert.

January 18, 2011
On January 31 there may appear a new state in Africa. It will appear as a result of a peaceful referendum held in Sudan. How long the quiet coexistence of the two parts of one country will continue is too difficult to predict. But since the 90s of the past century, when there started the chain of independence, no mother country has tolerated the new reality.
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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