Economy:

Will Armenian authorities be able to suppress inflation?

Prices for foodstuffs continue growing in Armenia.

January 31, 2011
The main event of the past week was World Economic Forum in Davos, which brought together heads of state or government and entrepreneurs from all around the world. Business leaders tackled topics like globalization, social network addiction, burn-out and the economic rise of India and China.
IT & Telecom:

Number of dial-up subscribers reduces; operators expand 3G network

Review of January 24-30 information technology and telecommunication events.

January 30, 2011
Armenian government will announce a tender for construction and distribution of broadband Internet network with capacity of 100Mbyte/s within a couple of months. A company will be chosen and we will try to solve all matters related to provision of services in this direction.
Armenia and world:

Vain attempts of Baku agitprop; what’s next?

Anti-Armenian hysteria unleashed by the Aliyev clan has a reasonable explanation: only the presence of an external enemy can distract people from the daily struggle for existence.

January 28, 2011
Reading the Azerbaijani press is quite a fascinating occupation and it very much helps to spunk you up. Every day you learn something new about the Armenians, Karabakh, and the world history in general. However, in most cases, the writing fraternity gets carried away. Moreover, Azerbaijani journalists do not sparkle with good manners or tact, but it’s their own business.
Sport:

Levon Aronian currently third in Tata Steel Chess Tournament standings

Review of January 20-27 sports events.

January 27, 2011
Chess: Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian tied his 10th round game vs. Anish Giri (Netherlands) and is now third in the standings of Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Gabriel Sargissian is currently 5th in tournament B, after defeat by Le Quanq Liem (Vietnam).
Culture:

“Here” movie screened at Sundance Fest, Kohar Carpet on display at Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Review of January 17-23 cultural events.

January 23, 2011
Over the past week, cultural life in Armenia and abroad featured a number spectacular events.
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.
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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