Economy:

Armenian banks need 2 years to restore pre-crisis revenues

According to chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia, the interests rates in Armenia are lowering and the tendency will be preserved in the future.

April 30, 2011
To better familiarize himself with the problems of the banking sector, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan held a working meeting that brought together heads of 21 commercial banks operating in the Republic of Armenia.
Armenia and world:

“Arab spring” plunges Middle East into chaos

Nobody is going to protect Syrian opposition; moreover, the U.S. makes everyone believe she is not concerned about Syrian disturbances. The same awaits Azerbaijani opposition.

April 29, 2011
“Arab spring” threatens to drown not only the Middle East, but also the neighboring regions, particularly the Caucasus. A bad example is infectious, and opposition in the South Caucasus, like crazy, is trying to follow in the footsteps of “Arab brothers” and establish something like Tunisia or Libya. Egyptian events are less attractive, as they resulted in mere change of dictatorship, the new one possibly being even tougher.
Politics:

Last warning from Levon Ter-Petrossian

The leader of the Armenian National Congress faces a serious dilemma: either to escalate the conflict with the authorities or get satisfied with fulfillment of some of his demands.

April 26, 2011
The recent rallies of the Armenian National Congress (ANC) aroused a large number of questions. Abrupt change of the ANC strategy and its leader’s statements about the necessity of a dialogue with the authorities caused hot debates among politicians, experts and ordinary people, the main question being whether Levon Ter-Petrossian clinched a deal with the authorities or his conduct is just a tactical move.
IT & Telecom:

Employers and job seekers: how to find each other

Arpine Grigoryan։ each job seeker should understand why to apply for this “x” job in this “x” company but not for “y” job in “y” company.

April 26, 2011
The number of Armenian websites which post job announcements is growing each year. But are they flexible and useful for both employer and employee? PanARMENIAN.Net reporter tried to find the answer to this question.
Sport:

Armenia finished 5th with 13 medals at European Weightlifting Championships

Review of April 14-21 sports events.

April 23, 2011
Weighlifting: Armenia finished 5th with 13 medals at the European Weightlifting Championships held in Kazan.
Society:

Nowruz: Armenian youth more tolerant on Iranians inflow than older people

Both generations speak out against settlement of Iranians in Armenia.

March 21, 2011
On March 21-28 the tourist inflow in Armenia will reach a record high, with over 20.000 Iranian tourists to arrive in Armenia for Nowruz (Muslim New Year) celebrations.
Culture:

Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention

Local residents almost ceased going to museums, with exception for schoolchildren and students.

March 3, 2011
Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention
There are over 30 museums in Yerevan, most of them being under guardianship of the Armenian Ministry of Culture and National Academy of Sciences and almost all of them lacking funds and attention. Low salaries force employees quit.
 
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