Armenia and world:

Resumption of Armenian-Turkish Protocols is a forced move of Turkey

Erdogan’s government makes every effort to save the policy of “zero problems with neighbors”, which failed due to hysteric statements of the Turkish Prime Minister, to say the least.

September 27, 2011
Ankara decided to bring back to the agenda the Armenian-Turkish Protocols on normalizing relations and opening the border. Prime Minister Erdogan, in all probability, always wants to manage everything and be the first, starting with the support for the “Arab spring” and ending with establishing relations with Armenia. At the same time Ankara is eager to maintain relations with Israel, Palestine, Cyprus and Russia, viewing the latter if not as an ally, at least as a country with which she can “negotiate” for the Caucasus. And, of course, there comes the main partner, the United States, no matter how often Erdogan asserts that Turkey follows an independent policy.
Economy:

Diaspora jewelers dream of free economic zone in Armenia

According to Gagik Gevorgyan, AJA plans large-scale training programs “to prepare designers to be the pride of our nation.”

September 24, 2011
Jewelers from the Armenian Diaspora gathered in Armenia in the framework of celebrations dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the republic’s independence. United by the Armenian Jewelers Association (AJA), many of them head the associations of jewelers in the countries they live.
Sport:

Armenian football fans got a dream named EURO 2012

Vardan Minasyan achieved one of the most important goals – he formed a squad, who show a real team play in the ground.

September 10, 2011
Armenian football fans got a dream named EURO 2012
For the first time in its history, the Armenian national team has a real chance to fight through to the final stage of the European Championship.
Society:

Sevan beach season 2011

This year, authorities decided to respect the ordinary people's right to spend their weekends on the shore of “Armenian sea” - Lake Sevan.

June 16, 2011
Sevan beach season 2011
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.
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.
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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