Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

December 9, 2011 - 17:39 AMT  13:08 GMT
From Nov 28-Dec 4, AMD loans granted by banks totaled 29,6 bln, while USD loans amounted to 66,6 mln.
USD market average rate totals AMD 383,12 Dec 9

USD market average rate totals AMD 383,12 Dec 9

December 9, 2011 - 17:30 AMT  13:08 GMT
Euro exchange rate totaled AMD 511,24 decreasing by 2.82 points; Russian ruble exchange rate totaled AMD 12,15.

Russia sees no military component in Iran’s nuclear program

December 9, 2011 - 16:38 AMT  13:08 GMT
“We have verified data showing that there is no reliable evidence for the existence of a military component,” Ryabkov said.

Roadside bomb blast wounds 5 UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

December 9, 2011 - 15:57 AMT  13:08 GMT
Alain Juppe called on Lebanese authorities to bring those responsible to justice and to guarantee security of the peacekeepers.
ADB extends $15mln loan to Ardshininvestbank for SME crediting

ADB extends $15mln loan to Ardshininvestbank for SME crediting

December 9, 2011 - 15:53 AMT  13:08 GMT
Special emphasis will be put on promotion of women-owned and managed enterprises to decrease gender discrimination.

First feature-length movie shot with Nokia N8 smartphone

December 9, 2011 - 15:52 AMT  13:08 GMT
Technology aside, the film boasts the involvement of the two-time Oscar-nominated 81-year-old actress Gena Rowlands.
Armenian President to pay official visit to Lebanon

Armenian President to pay official visit to Lebanon

December 9, 2011 - 15:49 AMT  13:08 GMT
“I'm pleased to accept the invitation of President Sleiman,” Serzh Sargsyan stated at joint news conference with Lebanese leader.
Armenian President optimistic about development of relations with Lebanon

Armenian President optimistic about development of relations with Lebanon

December 9, 2011 - 15:47 AMT  13:08 GMT
Currently in Yerevan, Lebanese President Michel Sleiman expressed readiness to support Armenia in formation of its statehood.
Armenia, Lebanon sign 7 bilateral agreements

Armenia, Lebanon sign 7 bilateral agreements

December 9, 2011 - 15:39 AMT  13:08 GMT
The agreements cover economic collaboration, standardization procedures, cooperation in the fields of sports, culture and tourism.
Turkey calls on Assad to punish

Turkey calls on Assad to punish "murderers" of protesters

December 9, 2011 - 15:38 AMT  13:08 GMT
Ahmet Davutoglu: if Assad is sincere, he’ll punish murderers and accept Arab League observers; he still has such an opportunity.
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