7.10.2012United States: Finnish companies used for smuggling high-tech for Russian NavyU.S. export control authorities have blacklisted seven Finnish companies and four individuals resident in Finland on suspicion of actions against U.S. security policy goals.Companies and individuals were part of a larger list of spy scandal indictments announced on Wednesday . Texas resident, born in Kazakhstan, millionaire Alexander Fishenko is accused of leading the smuggling network, which supplied high-tech so-called dual-use products to the Russian defense establishment - mainly to the Russian Navy. 7.10.2012 More Iran claims to decrypt enemy confidential dataThe chief of the
Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the IRGC cyber forces
have decrypted the most confidential data of enemy states.
“Today, our cyber forces have easily accessed the most confidential information [encrypted] by the enemy and [our] cyber warfare capabilities have been effectively improved,” Rear-Admiral Ali Fadavi said on Sunday as he inaugurated IRGC Navy Information Technology (IT) systems. Underscoring the “daily increasing activities of enemies in the cyber space”, the admiral said: “Counterrevolutionary [circles] have remarkably added to their Farsi-language satellite channels in the past one month. In the light of this trend, we have to enter this sector by relying on our own experts with more determination and seriousness.” 7.10.2012 More 1.10.2012Stepanakert airport officially put into operationStepanakert airport has officially been put into operation, head of Nagorno Karabakh civil aviation department said.As Dmitry Atbashyan told a PanARMENIAN reporter, the airport received a certificate on September 28, stating it meets the international standards, including the security ones. 30.9.2012IMF predicts a 6.2 percent economic growth
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 Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for International Affairs Mehdi Akhoundzadeh told FNA that "the UN secretary-general will visit Isfahan province during his stay in Iran", while other sources said his presence in Isfahan will be aimed at a visit to the Natanz facility. 27.08.12 More |
UN Chief to visit Iran's enrichment facility this week
Turkish intelligence announce recruitment of specialists with knowledge of Hebrew, Arabic, Persian and Armenian
24.08.12
NATO representative visits Armenia
NATO Liaison Officer on South Caucasus Region, William Lahue, paid a working visit to Armenia on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, Lahue was received by First Deputy Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan, MOD press service informs.
During the meeting, they discussed the Armenia-NATO cooperation in the sphere of defense and the avenues for expanding this cooperation, as well as NATO’s assistance to Armenia’s defense reforms. Also, they reflected on regional security in the South Caucasus. More
During the meeting, they discussed the Armenia-NATO cooperation in the sphere of defense and the avenues for expanding this cooperation, as well as NATO’s assistance to Armenia’s defense reforms. Also, they reflected on regional security in the South Caucasus. More |
NATO representative visits Armenia
23.08.12
Iran starts construction of largest air defense base
 At a Tuesday ceremony, marking the commencement of the construction project, Mohammad Hosseini, a deputy commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, underscored the importance of air defense as one of Iran's major requirements under the prevailing circumstances. More |
Israeli Minister arrives on official visit to Armenia
22.08.12
Finland ranks as most stable nation in the world
The Fund for Peace institution has released its Failed States Index (FSI) for 2012 and Finland again ranks in the best position, with Somalia ranked as the most troubled state for the fifth year running. Neighbours Sweden and Denmark take second and third best spots respectively. The FSI ranks 178 countries using 12 social, economic, and political indicators of pressure on the state, along with over 100 sub-indicators. With the higher score in sections being an indication of a problem area, Finland ranks lowest overall, with an overall score of 20 compared with troubled Somalia’s score of 114.9. More |
Constructions of financial center in Dilijan (Armenia) to be completed in 2013
21.08.12
Iran unveils upgraded short-range missile
 At the ceremony for Fateh-110, or Conqueror, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told a group of defense officials that Iran wants to advance its defense technology "not in an aggressive context, but as a deterrence." "We do not seek it for conquest, domination of neighboring countries and the world. We do not want it because of defiance," said Ahmadinejad, according to state TV. More |
“British Airways” company not to launch flights to Armenia started October
20.08.12
Finland confirms Euro-exit scenarios
 Finland's European affairs minister Alexander Stubb quickly clarified Mr. Tuomioja's remarks, saying that "every government has various scenarios that they are working with. Our No. 1 scenario is that the euro zone will regain stability and we are working in a constructive way to achieve that goal." More |
Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing plans UK investment
17.08.12
Two Georgian battalions prepare for Afghan deployment
 Georgian Defense Minister, Dimitri Shashkin, visited the U.S. army training center in southern Germany this week where Georgian soldiers from two battalions are undergoing training ahead of their deployment in Afghanistan. More |
New US ambassador to leave for Azerbaijan after August 25
Iran's retreat from the international energy sector
16.08.12
National Security Service of Armenia revises shelter provision policy
National Security Service of Armenia with a legislative change will exclude the provision of shelter for those people who can be dangerous for the national security of the country. Armenpress reports that the Government approved during its session on August 16 the project of making changes in the law “About refugees and shelter” presented by NSS.
NSS Director Gorik Hakobyan told that by the project is planned to fix additionally that the provision of shelter will be refused if according to NSS conclusion the one who applies for shelter may represent danger for national security of Armenia. More
NSS Director Gorik Hakobyan told that by the project is planned to fix additionally that the provision of shelter will be refused if according to NSS conclusion the one who applies for shelter may represent danger for national security of Armenia. More |
National Security Service of Armenia revises shelter provision policy
15.08.12
116 Armenian peacekeepers to participate in multinational maneuvers in Germany
On August 15, the U.S. Embassy joined Armenian members of the Armenian Peace Keeping Brigade at Zvartnots Airport to send off 116 Armenian peacekeepers who will train alongside American, Romanian and Ukrainian soldiers in Germany. The Armenian personnel will train for three weeks and are expected to return to Armenia on September 4.
In Germany, the Armenian peacekeepers will prepare for their upcoming tours in Kosovo, where they will be based at the U.S. Bondsteel Military Base, near the city of Urosevac, and serve for 6-month rotations. In Kosovo, the peacekeepers will be responsible for conducting patrols, checkpoint security, riot and crowd control, and convoy activity. More
In Germany, the Armenian peacekeepers will prepare for their upcoming tours in Kosovo, where they will be based at the U.S. Bondsteel Military Base, near the city of Urosevac, and serve for 6-month rotations. In Kosovo, the peacekeepers will be responsible for conducting patrols, checkpoint security, riot and crowd control, and convoy activity. More |
Armenia to import explosives and detonators for mining
14.08.12
Armenia to take part in CSTO peacekeeping military exercises
The joint peacekeeping military exercises of Collective Security Treaty Organization member countries will take place in October in Kazakhstan. Armenpress reports calling “Novosti-Kazakhstan” agency that about this declared representative of Russian armed forces, lieutenant colonel Nikolay Donyushkin. “Indestructible Brotherhood – 2012” military exercises will take place in Kazakhstan in period between October 8-17 and they will be directed the preparation of peace establishment actions in the region” said Donyushkin. More
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Iran returns Turkey’s aid for earthquake victims
Finland plans to set up
national cyber security centre
A working group on Finland’s cyber security strategy is coming to a
conclusion that Finland will need a national cyber security centre. The
chairman of the working group is Mikko Kosonen, the President of the
Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra for the period of 2008-2013.Kosonen reported at the Security and Defence 2012 exhibition in Lahti on Friday that he intended to propose setting up a cyber security centre in the country.
”We do not have the ability to respond to a large-scale cyber attack against several vitally important targets at the same time”, Kosonen noted. ”What we need is a cyber security centre that would improve our situation awareness”, Kosonen added.
A strong candidate to serve as the location for the planned cyber security centre would be the CERT-FI unit within the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority (FICORA), which is regarded as a more neutral place than the Police or the Defence Forces.
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ANALYSIS
TURKEY AND IRAN: RIVALRY vs. COOPERATION
By Angelina Harutyunyan
Abstract: This article looks into cooperation and differences between Iran and Turkey on the global and regional levels. Turkey being secular Muslim country has tried to maintain balanced policy both towards the Middle Eastern states and the West. Iran, on the other hand tried to conduct unidirectional policy seeking to spread its influence in the region through competition with Turkey. Depending on the ruling regimes in Turkey, relations with Iran were fluctuating developing from cordial into antagonistic approaches. Turkish multi-vector foreign policy did not benefit Iran as the latter in many cases perceived Turkish cooperation with the West as direct threat towards Iran. On the other hand, Turkey used to perceive Iranian military capacities as a threat towards Turkey and substantially has been opposing Iran going nuclear though having neutral approach towards Iranian nuclear program.
04.07.12 More
By Angelina Harutyunyan Abstract: This article looks into cooperation and differences between Iran and Turkey on the global and regional levels. Turkey being secular Muslim country has tried to maintain balanced policy both towards the Middle Eastern states and the West. Iran, on the other hand tried to conduct unidirectional policy seeking to spread its influence in the region through competition with Turkey. Depending on the ruling regimes in Turkey, relations with Iran were fluctuating developing from cordial into antagonistic approaches. Turkish multi-vector foreign policy did not benefit Iran as the latter in many cases perceived Turkish cooperation with the West as direct threat towards Iran. On the other hand, Turkey used to perceive Iranian military capacities as a threat towards Turkey and substantially has been opposing Iran going nuclear though having neutral approach towards Iranian nuclear program. 04.07.12 More |
13.08.12
Iran to add 10 new passenger planes to civil air fleet
 Pahlevani said on Sunday that two passenger planes have already joined the Iranian civil air fleet, and the rest will be in service in the coming months. Iran has several private and public airline companies in operation. The oldest is state-run Iran Air. More |
Russian nuclear submarine to serve decade after refit
Azerbaijan bought 47 warplanes and 109 helicopters over last 10 years
09.08.12
Iran to build own helicopter
 The managing director for the Iran Helicopter Support and Renewal Company (PANHA) said the helicopter, called PANHA 1, is being built with the Isfahan University of Technology, IRIB News reported. PANHA 1 is being built jointly by Iran's Defense Ministry and the Science, Research and Technology Ministry. Once the craft has been certified, it will begin production. More |
Armenia and Indonesia plan to develop cooperation
Kinetic attack to destroy Iranian nuclear capabilities can occur - expert
08.08.12
There is a great demand of IT qualified specialists in Armenia
The fact that in modern world it is not possible to reach the achievement of many things without developing informational technologies is not news for anyone. Despite the idea that some steps have been implemented we can not consider the issue solved. On the theme Armenpress had a talk with Hovik Musayelyan - the director of CJSC “Synopsys Armenia” which is one of the leaders of the field. More
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There is a great demand of IT qualified specialists in Armenia
07.08.12
Georgian Defence Ministry to start implementing new concept in 2013
 One of the most important components of the Concept is Total Care which comes into force gradually until 2013. Total care includes the following components: • Healthcare; • Education; • Transport privileges; • Banking privileges; • Financial benefits and employment; • Provision of residential property; • Recreation. More |
Russia to suspend proton rocket launches
Suspected murderer of Iranian nuclear specialists admits training in Israel
06.08.12
NASA rover Curiosity makes historic Mars landing
NASA's Mars science rover Curiosity performed a daredevil descent through pink Martian skies late on Sunday to clinch an historic landing inside an ancient crater, ready to search for signs the Red Planet may once have harbored key ingredients for life.
Mission controllers burst into applause and cheers as they received signals confirming that the car-sized rover had survived a perilous seven-minute descent NASA called the most elaborate and difficult feat in the annals of robotic spaceflight. More
Mission controllers burst into applause and cheers as they received signals confirming that the car-sized rover had survived a perilous seven-minute descent NASA called the most elaborate and difficult feat in the annals of robotic spaceflight. More |
Russia to set up naval infrastructure in Arctic
03.08.12
Google to invest $184.5m in Finland data centre
 The construction work to expand the facility in Hamina, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) east of Helsinki, will last about 18 months, Google said today in a statement distributed at a media event at the site. More |
Turkey to invite tenders for new Istanbul airport
Russian warships head for Syrian port of Tartus
02.08.12
Armenian peacekeepers will be located in a new military base in Afghanistan
The new detachment of Armenian armed forces consisting of 61 people on August 2 will leave for Afghanistan. Armenpress was informed about this by the commander of Armenian armed forces’ peacekeeping brigade Arthur Simonyan.
He also informed that before that Armenian peacekeepers held trainings in Germany. “As previous years they will not be located in Kunduz or Mazari Sharif, this year they will be located in a new military base in Maikspann. In Mazari Sharif we will not hold mission any more” informed Simonyan. More
He also informed that before that Armenian peacekeepers held trainings in Germany. “As previous years they will not be located in Kunduz or Mazari Sharif, this year they will be located in a new military base in Maikspann. In Mazari Sharif we will not hold mission any more” informed Simonyan. More |