Lilit AVAGYAN

“The roses were so good, so fresh”

12.05.2006

It is a rule that nothing serious happens in Armenia. Even if something not that serious happens, it is either dictated from someone abroad or the person makes it happen by himself. This was the case with Arthur Baghdasaryan. During in interview with a German newspaper, Baghdasaryan said that he sees the future of Armenia …

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Ombudsman’s frugal charm

01.05.2006

One of last week’s most important events was the Armenian ombudsman’s successful debut at the RA Constitutional Court (CC). Everything was on the ombudsman’s side: all what was shown on TV channels, including the scenes where the ombudsman was actively trying to protect citizens’ rights, as well as the thoughts and opinions expressed by the …

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The Individual and Politics

18.04.2006

Throughout history or in social life, the value of the work done by leaders of countries doesn’t always correspond to the reality of it all. The leader of a country always remains anonymous as he keeps trying to show his good sides and do good deeds (at least in this time period of history). It …

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Roberto, Mika: no foul play

12.04.2006

In the course of 11 months, the price for one ton of cement has gone up from 23,000 AMD to 43,000 AMD (an 87% rise). The “Ararat cement” (Gagik Tsarukyan) and “Mika Cement” (Mikhail Baghdasarov) companies are selling their cement at the same price. Allow me to repeat: 43,000 AMD for one ton of cement. …

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“We haven’t genetically overcome the Turkish rule”

02.04.2006

“All the intellectuals, including the minister of culture, who are against Andre performing his song at “EuroVision” can go to the Garni temple and make sacrifices to the Gods to forbid Andre from singing that song. There’s nothing else they can do,” says president of the Armenian Public Television/Radio council Alexan Harutyunyan. What’s interesting is …

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