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Armenia and world:

“Arab Spring” threatening to escalate into “Arabic catastrophe”?

Since the beginning of riots in the Arab world Erdogan tried to play the role of a peacemaker, but soon they made it clear to him that he shouldn’t interfere in others’ affairs. Such was the situation in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Syria.

May 17, 2011
The situation in the Middle East is going from bad to worse. “Arab Spring” threatens to escalate into “Arabic catastrophe”, which can be beneficial to Turkey. It would be difficult to come up with a better deal for Ankara just before parliamentary elections. Although, not everything is as “peachy” as it seems to Prime Minister Erdogan.
Society:

Historical artifacts “relocate” to oligarchs' country cottages

Constructions in the modern Yerevan are covering the historical layers of the old Yerevan.

May 17, 2011
Historical artifacts “relocate” to oligarchs' country cottages
Two ancient millstones used for oil production disappeared immediately after they were found in a construction site in Yerevan.
Sport:

Tigran Petrosyan: the tallest GMs in semifinals of Candidates Matches 2011

Levon Aronian, one of the favorites and the highest-ranked participant, was kicked out of the game unexpectedly.

May 14, 2011
Armenian grandmaster Levon Aronian, who was one of the favorites and the highest-ranked participant of the Candidates Matches 2011, was kicked out of the game unexpectedly by his ¼ final rival, Alexander Grischuk of Russia.
Economy:

Armenia discusses report on 2010 budget

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan believes that 2010 was the year of sustainable recovery for Armenia.

May 14, 2011
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan believes that 2010 was the year of sustainable recovery for Armenia, with the government continuing the anti-crisis program which already started yielding results.
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.
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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