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Monthly Archives: February 2011
February, 2011
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23 February
Mugham is Respected Art Form in the East: Debate in Armenia
"We say, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Persian... I say, these nations would be insulted if that which we broadcast on TV, which we have made ours... -
23 February
Armenian Lawyer Defends Russian-Speaking Prisoners’ Rights in Israel
Because of discrimination in Israeli prisons, Russian-speaking inmates do not receive parole. -
23 February
Largest Supermarket Chain in Armenia Sells 100% of its Shares
Viest Assets Ltd., registered in the British Virgin Islands, will become the new shareholder of Star Divide CJSC, owner of Star, the... -
23 February
Thousands Protest Against Rising Food Prices in Delhi
Thousands of people have gathered in the Indian capital, Delhi, to take part in a rally to protest against rising food prices and unemployment. -
23 February
Opposition Must Not Allow Authorities to Stay in Power for Another Term: Khachatryan
The coalition declaration signed last week by the Republican Party of Armenia, Prosperous Armenia and Rule of Law (Orinats Yerkir) has... -
23 February
Why did Lincy Fund Dissolve? Armenian Diasporan Rep Quashes Speculations
When news broke that the Lincy Fund was being dissolved and its $200 million would be transferred to a new fund at UCLA, noted... -
23 February
Suzan Mubarak Does Not Represent Egyptian Women: Coalition of Women’s NGOs
The Coalition of Women's NGOs in Egypt states that Suzan Mubarak, wife of ex-president Hosni Mubarak, never condemned the violations... -
23 February
US Deputy State Secretary to Visit Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia Today
From Feb. 23–26, US Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg will visit Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Albania and Bosnia. -
23 February
Prices of Dairy Products in Armenia Also Increased
A few local dairy producers raised the prices on their goods yesterday, reports local daily Haykakan Jamanak ("Armenian Times"). -
22 February
‘I’ve Always Bought Potatoes Outside…’ and Other Confessions: Yerevan Residents on Ban
Yerevan street vendors have been protesting for about a month against the mayor's ban on street trade. During numerous protests and...