When a few decades ago Israel used to warn against Arab terrorists and suicide bombers, the whole world thought the Jews were exaggerating. When in Oklahoma City in April of 1995, 168 people were killed by terrorists, there followed no reaction to the jihad declared by Islamists to the whole world. There could be observed a striking amiability towards radical fundamentalists.

The week has been full of largely discussed events in technology and social media industries. Several major companies of the sphere including Apple, Google and Facebook have made breaking announcements.

Over the past week, cultural life in Armenia and abroad featured a number spectacular events.

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.

Political events in Armenia focused on the possible outcomes of the 2012 parliamentary election.