Armenia’s rank has improved by 3 points in this year’s Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, but we’re still ranked in the “noticeable problems” category. Continue reading
Tagged Armenia, Azerbaijan, Freedom of Speech, Georgia, Iran, Media, Press Freedom, RSF, Russia, Turkey
Average Monthly Wages in Caucasus Countries vst Global Average, based on ILO data
Average monthly wage in Armenia is more than 3 times less than the global average, which is estimated to be equal to $1,480 a month according to the study published last year by the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO). Furthermore, the average wage in Armenia is the lowest among the three Caucasian states.
Posted in Armenia, Economy, Region
Tagged Armenia, Azerbaijan, Caucasus, employment, Georgia, Purchasing Power Parity, Russia, Salaries, Wages
Villagers in Djiliza, Chanakhchi, Akhkyorpi and about 7 other Armenian villages have found themselves cut from relatives and vital roads following the reckless demarcation of the Armenian-Georgian border. Continue reading
In Armenia, 33% of adults in 2011 reported having home internet access, according to Gallup surveys conducted in 148 countries. This is by 1 percentage point more than the global average, which stands at 32% according to the same source. Continue reading
Tagged Armenia, Asia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Internet, IT, ITU, Technology, Yerevan, youtube
Georgia — Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, July 2012: Photo of the Day, Photo from the official website: http://www.president.gov.ge
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili gave an interview to Kanal PIK last week, speaking about a range of topics, including the Russia-Georgia 2008 war, Georgia’s reforms and answered to a personal question about his nationality. Continue reading
Posted in Armenia, Politics, Region
Tagged Georgia, Government, Mikheil Saakashvili, President of Georgia
Around fifty cars and motorcycles from Armenia and Georgia took part in the “Tunining Show 2012″ held in Yerevan’s Victory park on Sunday. Continue reading
Here’s a rather simplistic video dispatch by STRATFOR, a US based company which provides “analysis and insights into political, economic, and military developments”. Continue reading
Microsoft’s Bing Maps says: “Depart from Yerevan on M24 road and drive 5.2 miles, turn right onto highway A325 … cross over to Georgia… Arrive at Kobuleti, Ajaria, Georgia on the right.” Yep, looks like the Bing Maps is the best option for Armenians planning to ride to the Black See for an escape from summer heat in an affordable seaside location in Georgia.
The World Economic forum has published “The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2011.” Continue reading
Posted in Armenia, Economy, Environment
Tagged Armenia, Azerbaijan, Economy, Georgia, Tourism, Turkey
57% of Armenians want to temporarily leave Armenia, while this number is 45% in Georgia and 47% in Azerbaijan for their respective populations (See Figure 1), according to data from the 2009 Caucasus Barometer (CB). The study furthermore indicates, that 25% percent of Armenians want to permanently leave Armenia, while this number is 11% and 16% for Georgia and Azerbaijan, respectively.
Posted in Armenia, Diaspora, Society
Tagged Armenia, Armenians, Azerbaijan, Demography, Freedom House, Georgia, Populartion, Transparency International, World Bank
