Armenia’s economy insufficiently diversified, PM admits

June 18, 2011 - 16:47 AMT  21:21 GMT
The first difficulty that Armenia encountered in the post crisis period is the insufficiently diversified economy, according to Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. “Reacting on crisis, Armenia focused on three directions: diversification, improvement of infrastructure and business environment,” the PM said in an interview with CNN. “Further we hope to boost business environment and overcome consequences of crisis by means of consecutive efforts directed at implementation of reforms,” he said.

Yura Movsisyan scores two goals, David Nalbandian back to court

June 16, 2011 - 18:36 AMT  21:21 GMT
Tennis:Former Wimbledon finalist and Tennis Masters Cup champion, David Nalbandian lost to Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 5-7 and 1-6 in the AGEON Championship third round at The Queen’s Club in London. Nalbandian who entered the tournament after obtaining a wildcard invitation, had wins over Ilia Marchenko and Ilia Bozoljac in the previous rounds. Even though the Argentine looks in better shape than he has for some time, his physique as sleek as his game, he couldn’t take a hold on Verdasco
Sevan beach season 2011

Sevan beach season 2011

June 16, 2011 - 17:35 AMT  21:21 GMT
Primarily, it was planned to open the beach season on June 15-16, regardless of the weather. However, it turned out that the season will open by July 1. Closure date is not known yet. Meanwhile, meteorologists promise habitual hot summer in Armenia, within the norms.
Political dialogue: in search of compromise

Political dialogue: in search of compromise

June 6, 2011 - 20:27 AMT  21:21 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.

Employers and job seekers: how to find each other

April 26, 2011 - 14:11 AMT  21:21 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  21:21 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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