EP Turkey rapporteur calls on Erdogan for stronger reform

June 13, 2011 - 10:28 AMT  03:48 GMT
"I hope these issues will be tackled responsibly by all political parties in a spirit of consensus and compromise,” Oomen-Ruijten said.
Armenia seeks to use Iran's experience in freeway construction

Armenia seeks to use Iran's experience in freeway construction

June 13, 2011 - 10:21 AMT  03:48 GMT
Shahryar Afandizadeh said that Iranian contractors are ready to take part in the road construction projects in Armenia.
Erdogan's AK Party wins Turkish parliamentary election

Erdogan's AK Party wins Turkish parliamentary election

June 13, 2011 - 10:15 AMT  03:48 GMT
With 95% of the vote counted, results showed the AK Party winning 50.4% of the vote, or a projected 326 seats in the 550-seat assembly.

Shadow economy remains among Armenia’s pressing problems

June 11, 2011 - 15:53 AMT  03:48 GMT
Currently import to Armenia exceeds export by 20-25%, and this trend has been maintained for the past 5-6 years. At that, 80% of exported products from Armenia are represented by 15 goods, including output of the mining industry, brandy, gold, etc. As for import, 25 goods make around 50% of imported products to the country.
Armenian football: one defeat, one victory

Armenian football: one defeat, one victory

June 11, 2011 - 15:24 AMT  03:48 GMT
The long-awaited Armenia-Russia UEFA EURO 2012 qualifier finally took place but unfortunately ended in defeat of the Armenian team. The first goal of the match that was scored by midfielder Marcos Pizzelli was followed by Roman Pavlyuchenko’s hat-trick.

Talented people from small countries have a lot to offer the rest of the world

June 11, 2011 - 14:20 AMT  03:48 GMT
What is the connection between Hong Kong, Yangon, Singapore, Penang, Surabaya, Calcutta and Shell Oil? Answer: The Armenian connection, Andrew Sheng writes in an opinion he titled “Asian Connections.” As he traces the Armenian exploits in Asia, Sheng feels welcoming talents from small countries and giving them space to weave their webs can impact a host greatly.
Political dialogue: in search of compromise

Political dialogue: in search of compromise

June 6, 2011 - 20:27 AMT  03:48 GMT
The opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) openly announced the start of political dialogue with the authorities during the May 31 rally in Liberty Square. The ANC has already formed the delegation to negotiate with the country’s leadership, mentioning snap elections and the main issue on the agenda. The authorities, on the contrary, insist that they are planning to discuss social and economic problems but by no means any possibility of extraordinary elections.
Historical artifacts “relocate” to oligarchs' country cottages

Historical artifacts “relocate” to oligarchs' country cottages

May 17, 2011 - 11:44 AMT  03:48 GMT
Two ancient millstones used for oil production disappeared immediately after they were found in a construction site in Yerevan.

Employers and job seekers: how to find each other

April 26, 2011 - 14:11 AMT  03:48 GMT
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.
Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention

Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention

March 3, 2011 - 17:11 AMT  03:48 GMT
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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