The Guardian: life in Azerbaijan is as grim as ever

The Guardian: life in Azerbaijan is as grim as ever

May 25, 2012 - 17:23 AMT  13:23 GMT
Azerbaijan's hosting of the Eurovision song contest has thrust the oil-rich country into the international spotlight.
President’s refusal to attend NATO summit correct decision - expert

President’s refusal to attend NATO summit correct decision - expert

May 25, 2012 - 17:12 AMT  13:12 GMT
The head of Oriental Studies Institute characterized the decision as logical, further citing reasons to support president’s refusal.
Expert: Chicago summit enables Georgia’s accession to NATO

Expert: Chicago summit enables Georgia’s accession to NATO

May 25, 2012 - 17:07 AMT  13:07 GMT
Ruben Safrastyan further noted that Georgia’s territorial problems question its membership in the North Atlantic Alliance.
Areximbank-Gazprombank Group joins Unistream money transfer system

Areximbank-Gazprombank Group joins Unistream money transfer system

May 25, 2012 - 16:50 AMT  12:50 GMT
The system enables instant money transfers to CIS states, as well as foreign countries: USD, Euro and Ruble transfers are possible.
USD market average rate totals AMD 406,68 May 25

USD market average rate totals AMD 406,68 May 25

May 25, 2012 - 16:48 AMT  12:48 GMT
The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 406,68 on May 25, increasing by 4.01 points compared to May 24.
Armenian PM to attend CIS meeting in Turkmenistan

Armenian PM to attend CIS meeting in Turkmenistan

May 25, 2012 - 16:47 AMT  12:47 GMT
Armenian delegation headed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will pay a two-day working visit to Ashgabat.
Azeri President will eventually have to decide on Karabakh issue – expert

Azeri President will eventually have to decide on Karabakh issue – expert

May 25, 2012 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
Rauf Mirkadyrov: renewed was in Karabakh might be the only means for Ilham Aliyev to retain power.
Armenia’s political struggle centered inside RPA - expert

Armenia’s political struggle centered inside RPA - expert

May 25, 2012 - 16:18 AMT  12:18 GMT
Caucasus Institute director said that the past year was not remarkable for outstanding foreign policy events in Armenia.
Baku’s economic, political power centered in several individuals’ hands - expert

Baku’s economic, political power centered in several individuals’ hands - expert

May 25, 2012 - 16:16 AMT  12:16 GMT
Rauf Mirkadyrov: with certain petrodollar-based reserve formed, Azeri govt. itself invests in country’s economy.
Nokia, Microsoft announce improvements for Bing Maps

Nokia, Microsoft announce improvements for Bing Maps

May 25, 2012 - 16:15 AMT  12:15 GMT
The traffic information also provides details on accidents and delays that could delay people using the map to get around.
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