Trilingual website on life of Baku’s Armenian community launched

Trilingual website on life of Baku’s Armenian community launched

February 22, 2011 - 16:57 AMT  13:14 GMT
The website is a special tribute of respect to the memory of Armenians in Baku who fell victim to state orchestrated policy of intolerance and xenophobia provoked against Armenians in Azerbaijan.
USD market average rate totals AMD 364.82 Feb 22

USD market average rate totals AMD 364.82 Feb 22

February 22, 2011 - 16:49 AMT  13:14 GMT
Deals amounting to USD 1.7mln at an average price of AMD 364.50 /USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia on February 22.

Yahoo Finance available as iPad app

February 22, 2011 - 16:36 AMT  13:14 GMT
The app supports multitouch operation and lets the users read finance-related news, manipulate views of stock charts in various time spans, plot points in time and compare stock tickers.

Oil prices struck $108 a barrel

February 22, 2011 - 16:19 AMT  13:14 GMT
Libya is the first major oil exporter to be engulfed by the crisis in the Middle East and the first to see any significant disruption to oil production.

OSCE inactive in regard to Azerbaijan, expert complains

February 22, 2011 - 16:16 AMT  13:14 GMT
Mubariz Ahmedoglu: despite general expectations, no specific decision on Karabakh conflict was taken.
Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon meets with representatives of Armenian parties

Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon meets with representatives of Armenian parties

February 22, 2011 - 16:09 AMT  13:14 GMT
The ambassador briefed meeting participants on the embassy activities for the year 2011, expressing hope for further cooperation with Armenian structures and communities.
Iran hails Islamic awakening in Libya

Iran hails Islamic awakening in Libya

February 22, 2011 - 15:55 AMT  13:14 GMT
Ramin Mehmanparast calls on the international community to put an end to the use of force against the civilian protesters.

Bahrain's king orders release of some political prisoners

February 22, 2011 - 15:52 AMT  13:14 GMT
A leading member of Bahrain's Shiite opposition called the prisoner release "a good step" and a "positive gesture."
Armenian Prime Minister discusses cooperation with World Bank

Armenian Prime Minister discusses cooperation with World Bank

February 22, 2011 - 15:44 AMT  13:14 GMT
Programs in the sectors of agriculture, healthcare, education and management system reforms were given priority.
Turkey attempts to pressure Armenia into refusing to withdraw signature under Protocols

Turkey attempts to pressure Armenia into refusing to withdraw signature under Protocols

February 22, 2011 - 15:41 AMT  13:14 GMT
“The right moment has come for Armenia to withdraw the signature,” Kiro Manoyan said.
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