The Security Council unanimously approved a resolution to extend the end of the UN mission from Dec 16 to March 16.

The Arab Spring which burst out in early 2011 does not seem to come to an end and has already approached Iran - another 'troublemaker', which is believed to develop nuclear weapons. In response to warnings of a possible strike, Iran threatens to rebuff any attack and launch an offensive against Israel and NATO bases in Turkey, the latter already being targeted by the missiles from Syria, Iran's only ally in the region.

The stir created by the recent 'parade' of resignations in Armenia seems to wane to be replaced by a sober analysis of the situation.

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.

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.

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.