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The article discusses the Armenian point of view on the normalization of Turkey-Armenia relations. It presents a chronology of events concerning the relations between Turkey and Armenia, leading to the signing of Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and Protocol on the Development of Bilateral Relations. The Turkish government is reportedly interested in normalization with Armenia and the external factors are said to be favorable.

The article discusses the impact of global economic crisis on the economy of Armenia. According to the author, the global crisis has affected the economic growth and stability that the country has been experiencing since 1994. The author adds that the crisis has revealed Armenia's permanent reliance on remittances from abroad and on the metallurgy and construction industry. The Armenian government's measures to tackle the global crisis and enhance the business environment are also discussed.

The article reports on the energy sector in Armenia. It cites the lack of fuel resources in Armenia and its limited alternative energy resources. It is noted that the country is one of those members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) that can boast of sustainable energy supplies. Several measures of the Armenian government to strengthen the country's energy security are mentioned such as maximum reliance on renewable energy resources. Also discussed are the efforts of the Armenian government to develop its electric power sector and energy exports.

Discusses the emergence of the Kurdish dynasties and principalities in South Armenia. Discussion on the formation of the Hakkariya and Van-Vostan principalities; Translations of several Armenian manuscripts which give information on the dispersion of Kurdish tribes during the first half of the 14th century; Translations of several Arabic epitaphs in English language.

Thyroid carcinoma is the most common primary cancer of the thyroid gland. The purpose of the study is to find if thyroid gland carcinoma show gender predilection in Armenia. 529 cases of thyroid gland cancer were studied in hospitals from 1999 to 2011. It was found that thyroid gland carcinoma is three times more common in women than in men practically in all age groups. In comparison with 1985 year the frequency of disease in women has increased. Thyroid gland carcinoma had a higher death rate in women than in men. The lethality was higher in men.