 6.7% GDP growth recorded in Armenia in January-June 2010 July 20, 2010 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to updated statistical data, 6.7% GDP growth was recorded in Armenia in January-June 2010 as compared with the same period of 2009. The GDP amounted to AMD 1,331.9bln in June that is 31.7% higher as compared with May, the National Statistical Service of Armenia reported. Besides, 7.3% growth was recorded in consumer prices in January-June 2010 as compared with the same period of 2009. Meanwhile, deflation totaled 0.8% in June 2010. The 2010 national budget envisages 1.2% economic growth and 4 ± 1.5% inflation in Armenia.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
