Archive for January, 2008

Armenia: Pensioners' Election Opinions

Monday, January 28th, 2008

My Armenia Election Monitor 2008 continues to cover next month’s presidential election in Armenia with a post on the concerns and voting preferences of the country’s 530000 pensioners. Citing special coverage in the local media, …

Armenia: Election Time

Monday, January 28th, 2008

A Flying Kiwi in Armenia reports that campaigning for next month’s presidential election has begun and the atmosphere is getting “a little frantic.” The blogger says that while former president Levon Ter-Petrossian has some support in …

Armenia: Dictator of the Month

Monday, January 28th, 2008

The Armenia Blog comments on the discovery of a website, Dictator of the Month, that includes the former Armenian president and candidate for next month’s election in its notorious list of undemocratic leaders.

Armenia: Language Problem

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Armenia continues its reports on life as a volunteer from the Armenian Diaspora living and working in the country. In particular, the blogger says, knowing Russian can be a disadvantage for ethnic Armenians hoping to learn or improve …

Armenia: Presidential Campaign Gets Under Way - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Armenia: Presidential Campaign Gets Under WayRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic - Jan 25, 2008Ter-Petrossian spent January 21 touring towns and villages in central Armenia in a motorcade of about 40 cars that carried leaders of various opposition …

MEDIA SCUFFLE MARKS START OF ARMENIA’S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN - EurasiaNet

Monday, January 28th, 2008

MEDIA SCUFFLE MARKS START OF ARMENIA’S PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNEurasiaNet, NY - Jan 25, 2008With the official start of Armenia’s presidential election campaign this week, candidates are taking to the airwaves to make a broad array of political …

Armenia: Political Blogging Intensifies - Global Voices Online

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Armenia: Political Blogging IntensifiesGlobal Voices Online, MA - 6 hours agoby Artur Papyan The past week was eventful, and while the traditional media in Armenia were pondering their adequate response so as to avoid “unnecessary …

Nicosia hosts “Friendship of Iran and Armenia” exhibit - Tehran Times

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Nicosia hosts “Friendship of Iran and Armenia” exhibitTehran Times, Iran - 10 hours agoTEHRAN — An exhibition of photography entitled “Friendship of Iran and Armenia” opened in Nicosia, Cyprus on Saturday. A total of 40 photos depicting …

Kapan: “We are old, we want to live a carefree life - ArmeniaNow.com

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

ArmeniaNow.comKapan: “We are old, we want to live a carefree lifeArmeniaNow.com, Armenia - Jan 25, 2008Like thousands throughout Armenia, Ofik struggles to live on her pension of about 20000 ($70) per month. “A pensioner gets her/his pension, pays back her …

Sport: Dane picked to lead National Team - ArmeniaNow.com

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

ArmeniaNow.comSport: Dane picked to lead National TeamArmeniaNow.com, Armenia - Jan 25, 2008By Suren Musayelyan Jan Poulsen was introduced as Armenia’s new head coach on Thursday as the Football Federation had signed a two-year contract with the …