Economy monopolization hampers science development in Armenia

Economy monopolization hampers science development in Armenia

May 19, 2011 - 13:02 AMT  04:55 GMT
The head of the Armenian Astronomic Society believes that the field of science in Armenia drops far behind the countries worldwide.
Expert: Armenia faces serious problems with science financing

Expert: Armenia faces serious problems with science financing

May 19, 2011 - 12:31 AMT  04:55 GMT
“The salary of the young scientists is AMD 35 000. Even if the sum is increased by 10-20%, it would not be enough,” Areg Mikaelyan said.
Cannes Film Festival: Melancholy comes upon viewers

Cannes Film Festival: Melancholy comes upon viewers

May 19, 2011 - 11:57 AMT  04:55 GMT
Day 8 of Cannes Film Festival 2011 highlighted Lars Von Trier's Melancholia, a family drama that takes place in the shadow of an imminent apocalypse.

Apple working on iPhone, iPad app to revolutionize travel

May 19, 2011 - 11:37 AMT  04:55 GMT
Mock-up iTravel screens included with the patent documents show the app could be used to make bookings for flights, hotels and car rentals.
Karen Grigoryan wins Young Stars of World championship

Karen Grigoryan wins Young Stars of World championship

May 19, 2011 - 11:30 AMT  04:55 GMT
Armenian chess player gained 8 points in 12 rounds; Aleksey Goganov of Russia became the championship runner-up.
Elina Danielyan to participate in World Chess Championship

Elina Danielyan to participate in World Chess Championship

May 19, 2011 - 11:23 AMT  04:55 GMT
Other Armenian chess players failed to enter the list of world event’s participants. Lilit Mkrtchyan finished 21st, Lilit Galoyan was 41st.
MP: Armenian Genocide recognition by Israel to take long time

MP: Armenian Genocide recognition by Israel to take long time

May 19, 2011 - 11:05 AMT  04:55 GMT
“Turkish and Azerbaijani lobbies will spare no effort to block adoption of a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide,” Aram Safaryan said.

Pamuk to receive Sofia University award

May 19, 2011 - 10:43 AMT  04:55 GMT
Bulgarian publishing house Ednorog will hold a meeting with readers. Pamuk will talk about his book Other Colors.
Can Israel recognize Armenian Genocide to spite Turkey?

Can Israel recognize Armenian Genocide to spite Turkey?

May 19, 2011 - 10:31 AMT  04:55 GMT
Ruben Safrastyan: for Jews, there was one genocide – the Holocaust and they will hardly recognize another crime against humanity.

ANC-PN to hold panel discussion on U.S. Armenian community issues

May 19, 2011 - 10:03 AMT  04:55 GMT
The panel discussion will focus on the specifics of each individual organization under the ACF, including mission, goals and structure.
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