Economy: Registration of business in Armenia to take 3 days from Match 7, 2011According to the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), Armenian businessmen have shown an increase in the level of their optimism for the year 2011, showing a significant positive swing equal to +48% against the last year’s +32%. March 2, 2011 According to 2010 Investors Without Borders, it will take 18 days to register business in Armenia while neighboring Georgia offers 4 days to accomplish the procedure, attracting more investors. Besides, Georgia is described as a country completely open for investments. Armenia and world: “New amazing world” in Middle EastThe more the oil, the bitter is the struggle between “dictators” and “advocates of democracy”. March 1, 2011 The Middle East is gradually sinking into chaos and anarchy, and apparently, the point of no return is already passed. The USA, in fact, proved to be as guilty of the Arab revolution, as earlier in the “color” revolutions in the CIS. They speak and write about it not only worldwide but even in America itself. In fact, collapse of the “great American dream” led to the fact that the “dream” is sought to be quickly spread around the world, under the guise of democracy and other values for which the U.S. is not ready to give even a penny now. Culture: Some find oldest winery in Areni, some turn wine press site in Ashtarak into dumpThe ancient wine press site in the Armenian town of Ashtarak resembles a junkyard. February 28, 2011 The Armenian town of Ashtarak is known as the old center of wine-making. There are plenty of monuments evidencing this throughout the place. Politics: Social protest in Armenia: saddling a waveThe recent statements by the opposition demonstrate their intention to grab power on the wave of popular discontent. February 26, 2011 All admit that Armenia is facing social discontent and division of the public. Despite the leadership’s resoluteness to struggle against these phenomena, social tensions grow and the recent statements by the opposition demonstrate their intention to grab power on the wave of popular discontent. IT & Telecom: Armenian experts expose another pseudo-Armenian websiteAt least 3 websites passing off as Armenian sources have been revealed over the past years. February 24, 2011 Armenianreport website, allegedly analytical and disclosing, appeared on the net in fall 2010. The website contained “unmasking materials” on behalf of certain reporters with Armenian names. Society: Abortion at home – a dangerous tendency among Armenian womenAccording 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 defeatReview 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. |