Elina Danielyan second bottom in Grand Prix standings

Elina Danielyan second bottom in Grand Prix standings

August 10, 2011 - 12:42 AMT  03:24 GMT
In the 8th round Danielyan will be vying with Indian chess player Hampy Coneru, who is presently 5th in the standings.
60-year-olds apply to Armenian universities in 2011

60-year-olds apply to Armenian universities in 2011

August 10, 2011 - 12:32 AMT  03:24 GMT
12-year education system did a disservice to Armenian universities; in academic year 2011-2012, the universities will only educate 2340 students.
Facebook launches Android and iOS Messenger app

Facebook launches Android and iOS Messenger app

August 10, 2011 - 12:05 AMT  03:24 GMT
The Messenger app is an extension of Facebook messages, so all conversations are in one place, including texts, chats, emails and messages.

Poland's PWPW signs contract for Armenian biometric passports issuance

August 10, 2011 - 11:56 AMT  03:24 GMT
Within the next five years the company will also supply 300,000 secure passport booklets and one million secure polycarbonate card blanks.
Two Armenian coaches shot dead in Guatemala

Two Armenian coaches shot dead in Guatemala

August 10, 2011 - 11:22 AMT  03:24 GMT
Manvel Maloyan has been coaching the Guatemalan national team for 10 years and his son, David, joined later to help his father.

ANCA says U.S.-Armenia treaty should prevent double taxation

August 10, 2011 - 10:50 AMT  03:24 GMT
“This uncertainty represents a material, often decisive, deterrent for potential U.S. investors in Armenia,” Ken Hachikan said.
U.S. judge denies motion to conduct audit of Armenian Genocide fund

U.S. judge denies motion to conduct audit of Armenian Genocide fund

August 10, 2011 - 10:39 AMT  03:24 GMT
Judge said the audit would cost too much time and money and was unnecessary if the fund’s administrator could provide adequate information.
Apple to open new stores this weekend

Apple to open new stores this weekend

August 10, 2011 - 10:18 AMT  03:24 GMT
Australia’s twelfth Apple store, and the third in Melbourne, will be opening in the Cheltenham area of the city.

Turkey trying to appease Syria

August 9, 2011 - 19:56 AMT  03:24 GMT
It seems Turkey is serious about playing the role of regional leader, especially in relations with the Arab world. Recent developments in Syria became an object of close attention for Erdogan’s cabinet. The Prime Minister declared yesterday: “We are running out of patience” and said Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will be visiting President Assad to convey Turkey’s warning to Damascus. The idea, in itself, is rather offensive to Syria, one of the key countries of the Arab world after Egypt.

When will Armenia’s business sector show progress?

July 23, 2011 - 16:18 AMT  03:24 GMT
Improvement in business climate may become possible through raising the level of property rights protection in the country to stimulate capital inflow and simultaneously reduce its outflow, according to Sergey Grigoryan, Deputy Director of Association of Russian Banks analytical department.
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