Economy:

Shadow economy remains among Armenia’s pressing problems

Armenia needs to diversify export-oriented production, executive director of the Union of Armenian Manufacturers and Businessmen says.

June 11, 2011
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.
Sport:

Armenian football: one defeat, one victory

Review of June 2-9 sports events.

June 11, 2011
Armenian football: one defeat, one victory
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.
Armenia and world:

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

Armenians in the Far East came via India, the most famous being Thomas Cana, a rich merchant arriving in Kerala in 780 AD.

June 11, 2011
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.
Politics:

Political dialogue: in search of compromise

It’s not ruled out that early presidential election will be held simultaneously with the regular parliamentary election.

June 6, 2011
Political dialogue: in search of compromise
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.
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.
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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