Economy: No Armageddon for Armenian economy in 2012Vice president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development calls “not to succumb to panic” but be cautious with fiscal policy. November 5, 2011 Economists’ apprehensions of the second wave of global recession are growing. The crisis that befell Europe is threatening while no perfect solution is found to overcome it. 2012 promises to be a hard year for the global economy. Italy, Portugal and other European states may have Greece’s fate. Politicians are searching for a way out; developments are unpredictable; markets are too sensitive. Armenia and world: Bashar al-Assad is reluctant to surrender to the mercy of oppositionDamascus has a great influence over the Arab world, the latter’s future depending on to what extent Bashar al-Assad will be able to resist the outside pressure. November 1, 2011 Libya grew into an Islamic state, and Syria now is the only remaining secular Muslim country in the Middle East. Lebanon, naturally, does not count as she is too diverse and to consider her a Muslim country would be wrong; even the president’s post is occupied by Maronites. That said, torn by controversies and civil strife, Lebanon may one day cease to exist. However, this is not today’s issue. For NATO and USA the main concern is Syria, which is reluctant to welcome the “Arab spring” that did absolutely no good to the region. 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. | ![]() ![]() |