Armenia and world:

“Brotherly” relations between Iran and Azerbaijan are now thing of the past

Why does Baku need aggravation of relations with Tehran, if Iran is home to around 20 million ethnic Azeris, who are desired to be made a “fifth column” for promotion of pan-Turkist ideas?

February 4, 2011
“Brotherly” relations between Iran and Azerbaijan are now thing of the past. Throughout last week official Baku accused Iran of all mortal sins, the most essential of them being, of course, cooperation with Armenia. But the most interesting point is that all this is presented to the Azerbaijani people as “an attempt of Iran to interfere in the internal affairs of Azerbaijan.”
Sport:

Robert Hovhannisyan wins Armenian Chess Championship

Review of January 27 – February 3 sports events.

February 3, 2011
Chess: Levon Aronian finished 3rd at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk Aan Zee. Hikaru Nakamura of the United States won the tournament with 9 points, followed by Viswanathan Anand of India. Gabriel Sargissian came 5th in tournament B, which was won by Luke McShane (England).
Society:

Sahak Iskenian: Armenia is my only home

Armenians abroad do not live a fabulous life, as it may seem, especially in the Arab world.

February 2, 2011
Sahak Iskenian: Armenia is my only home
By ill fate, Armenians are scattered all over the world. Having no statehood but an abstract fatherland made up of lands lost in numerous wars for 600 years, the nation came to face the threat of complete extermination in the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century. Those who survived the Genocide found shelter in different countries, many fleeing to Middle East. The hope to return to their homes was alive for a long time…
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.
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.
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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