Weightlifter Hayk Hakobyan finishes 4th at 2011 Summer Universiade

Weightlifter Hayk Hakobyan finishes 4th at 2011 Summer Universiade

August 19, 2011 - 11:42 AMT  12:44 GMT
Using all of his three attempts, Hakobyan lifted 186kg in the snatch and 216kg in the clean & jerk to score a total of 402kg.

European stocks slated for another fall Aug. 19

August 19, 2011 - 11:37 AMT  12:44 GMT
The FTSEurofirst index has already lost 15 pct this month, on track for its worst monthly loss since at least 1997.
Google Maps shows weather forecast around the globe

Google Maps shows weather forecast around the globe

August 19, 2011 - 11:20 AMT  12:44 GMT
Current weather conditions are provided from weather.com for various locations with icons to denote sun, clouds, rain and so on.
Strong earthquake hits Japan

Strong earthquake hits Japan

August 19, 2011 - 10:41 AMT  12:44 GMT
The focus of the tremor was off the coast of Fukushima, 20 km below the earth's surface, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

When will Armenia’s business sector show progress?

July 23, 2011 - 16:18 AMT  12:44 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.

Armenian boxers, wrestlers win medals at European Championships

June 25, 2011 - 17:08 AMT  12:44 GMT
Football: Armenian forwards Gevorg Ghazaryan and Marcos Pizzelli signed 3-year contracts with Metallurg Donetsk. “We have closely watches the guys’ career, so there was no need for a try-out,” Metallurg sports director Vardan Israelyan said. The first match the Armenian forwards played as part of the Ukrainian FC was a friendly against Ujpest (Hungary) on June 21. Earlier, Metallurg signed a contract with Armenian midfielder Karlen Mkrtchyan.
Sevan beach season 2011

Sevan beach season 2011

June 16, 2011 - 17:35 AMT  12:44 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  12:44 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  12:44 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  12:44 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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