Armenia and world:

Under certain concurrence of circumstances Baku may lose not only the village of Khrakh-Uba, but also the entire South Lezgistan

The Kremlin is unwilling to quarrel with Azerbaijan because of 2 or 3 villages, which play no special role in the near-term geostrategic plan.

February 11, 2011
The problems of Lezghian villages located in Azerbaijan but demanding a return into the structure of Russia have become more relevant recently, despite the fact that Russia is not yet determined to take the Lezgins back. She has rather serious arguments: the Kremlin is unwilling to quarrel with Azerbaijan because of 2 or 3 villages, which play no special role in the near-term geostrategic plan.
Society:

Abortion at home – a dangerous tendency among Armenian women

According to official statistical data, 10 149 abortions were registered in Armenia in 2009.

February 11, 2011
The National Security Strategy of Armenia describes low birth rate as one of the threats to the country’s national security.
Sport:

Armenia starts 2011 season with defeat

Review of February 3-10 sport events.

February 10, 2011
Football: Armenia dropped 2 places in FIFA world ranking, appearing 62nd in the list with 512 points. Armenia’s rivals in European Championship Group stage are listed as follows: Russia climbed to 12th position, Slovakia retained 20th position; Ireland came 35th; Andorra - 202nd. Top three are Spain, Netherlands and Germany with 1887, 1723 and 1485 points respectively.
IT & Telecom:

IT field registers growth, government financing remains unchanged

Review of January 31 – February 6 telecommunication and information technology events.

February 6, 2011
Armenian IT field registered 15% growth in 2010. The turnover in the field totaled $150mln against $129.9mln last year. The field employs 5 thousand specialists, with 197 companies operating. At that, government financing of the IT field totaled AMD 80mln (as in 2010), what is 60% less than in 2009, when AMD 200mln was assigned.
Economy:

Vodka consumption grows when political problems emerge

Correct government policy is essential to create an attractive image of Armenian wine market.

February 5, 2011
Consumption of vodka grows when political problems emerge, according to chairman of the Union of Armenian Winemakers Avag Harutyunyan. It’s not a secret that political situation gets more tensed, with the false start to the 2012 parliamentary election given.To prove his viewpoint, he presented the statistical data on alcoholic drinks in Armenia.
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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