Armenia and world: Full stop still pending in Dink’s killer judgementTerrorist ultra-nationalist organization “Ergenekon” has some relation to Dink's murder and investigation on it still continues. July 26, 2011 The four-year trial for the murder of editor-in-chief of the Armenian-Turkish newspaper “Agos” is now over. The Turkish court sentenced Dink’s murderer Ogun Samast to almost 23 years of imprisonment. Samast was originally given a life sentence, but the term was immediately reduced to 21.5 years, taking into account the fact that at the time of the crime Samast was a minor. Another sixteen months he will be in jail for illegal possession of a weapon. Economy: When will Armenia’s business sector show progress?“A smaller country may easier adapt to new conditions,” Deputy Director of Association of Russian Banks analytical department said. July 23, 2011 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. Sport: Armenian boxers, wrestlers win medals at European ChampionshipsReview of June 17-25 sports events. June 25, 2011 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. ![]() Society: Sevan beach season 2011This 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 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 compromiseIt’s not ruled out that early presidential election will be held simultaneously with the regular parliamentary election. June 6, 2011 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 otherArpine 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 attentionLocal residents almost ceased going to museums, with exception for schoolchildren and students. March 3, 2011 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. | ![]() ![]() |