The leader of Armenia’s largest opposition group Armenian National Congress Levon Ter-Petrossian announced the start of one-week long non-stop rallies today, in a long awaited decisive move, following days of speculation as to what exactly the opposition will do when they see that the authorities have no intention of returning to dialogue. Continue reading “Opposition takes long-awaited decisive steps”
Month: September 2011
Salary growth slows while price index ups to result in lower quality of life
Digging around the Armenian National Statistical Service today I put together this chart which seems to indicate, that while the salaries haven’t been growing in August, price index on the contrary, has continued to rise. Continue reading “Salary growth slows while price index ups to result in lower quality of life”
Ex-President Robert Kocharian speaks of return to politics
For the first time since leaving his presidential post in April 2008 and departing from the political scene, Armenia’s former President Robert Kocharian has indicated readiness to return to “big politics.” Continue reading “Ex-President Robert Kocharian speaks of return to politics”
American University of Armenia to launch bachelor's degree courses
The American University of Armenia will start offering bachelor’s degree courses starting from 2013. AUA – considered to be the best educational institution in Armenia, has only been offering post-graduate degrees over the 20 years of its existence. Continue reading “American University of Armenia to launch bachelor's degree courses”