Rise in prices for cheese is unauthorized decision of Armenian companiesNovember 3, 2010 - 14:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of the Association of Consumers of Armenia Armen Poghosyan described the rise in prices for cheese and foodstuff in general as ungrounded. “This sharp increase in prices is by no means the result of global tendencies, as no rise in prices for milk was observed at world markets recently. The fact is that the Armenian companies set high prices to get more profit. Moreover, the owners of these companies are members of the legislative,” Poghosyan told a news conference on November 3. “To change the situation joint efforts of state agencies, public organizations and consumers are needed,” he emphasized. Commenting on ‘traditional’ rise in prices on the threshold of the new year, Poghosyan put the blame on Armenian mentality. “Unfair enterprises make use of the citizens’ aspiration to lay a rich New Year table,” he said. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |