Armenia and world: There is no room for Armenian Genocide in U.S. realpolitikWashington needs Turkey for the military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is precisely the reason why U.S. does not recognize the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire during the years of the World War I. November 4, 2011 The Middle East has always been among the vital interests of the USA. This position was established especially after the World War I, when America, seriously forcing the UK to the background, replaced her in this troubled region, rich in oil. In the Soviet years there was a ding-dong struggle going on between the two world powers for leadership in the Middle East. However, after the collapse of the Soviet empire the struggle tuned into a sluggish clarification of who the stronger is. Economy: Diaspora jewelers dream of free economic zone in ArmeniaAccording 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 2012Vardan Minasyan achieved one of the most important goals – he formed a squad, who show a real team play in the ground. September 10, 2011 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 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. | ![]() ![]() |