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Megerditch Tarakdjian – a doctor and an artist

June 16, 2011 - 10:29 AMT  09:08 GMT
Dr. Megerditch Tarakdjian, of Armenian descent, was born in Syria and has been living in Montreal since 1982. At a very young age he developed a passion for painting and went on to study at the Saryan Academy of Arts in Aleppo, Syria. However, his parents did not believe he could earn a living as an artist and persuaded him to instead pursue a career in science.

Shadow economy remains among Armenia’s pressing problems

June 11, 2011 - 15:53 AMT  09:08 GMT
Currently import to Armenia exceeds export by 20-25%, and this trend has been maintained for the past 5-6 years. At that, 80% of exported products from Armenia are represented by 15 goods, including output of the mining industry, brandy, gold, etc. As for import, 25 goods make around 50% of imported products to the country.

Talented people from small countries have a lot to offer the rest of the world

June 11, 2011 - 14:20 AMT  09:08 GMT
What is the connection between Hong Kong, Yangon, Singapore, Penang, Surabaya, Calcutta and Shell Oil? Answer: The Armenian connection, Andrew Sheng writes in an opinion he titled “Asian Connections.” As he traces the Armenian exploits in Asia, Sheng feels welcoming talents from small countries and giving them space to weave their webs can impact a host greatly.
Political dialogue: in search of compromise

Political dialogue: in search of compromise

June 6, 2011 - 20:27 AMT  09:08 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  09:08 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  09:08 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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