  7.1% unemployment rate recorded in Armenia in January-July 2010September 1, 2010 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The unemployment rate totaled 7.1% in Armenia in January-July 2010 against 6.8% reported during the same period in 2009. The number of unemployed officially registered by the State Employment Service totaled 84,600, the RA National Statistical Service reported. The total number of economically active population totaled 1,190,900 in January-July 2010, with 1,106,300 people having jobs. The official demand for workforce in Armenia comprised 1238 people or 69 unemployed per 1 vacancy as of end of July 2010. 24,100 out of the total number of unemployed were receiving benefits as of the end of July 2010 against 25,000 as of the end of July 2009. The average monthly benefit grossed AMD 16,545 against 16,875 in July 2009.   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. |
