  Interest-free crediting will finally become available to residents of Armenia’s frontier regions November 4, 2010 - 18:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In accordance with government-approved program, residents of Armenia’s frontier regions were given a possibility to receive interest-free crediting. “For over 2 years, the program has been implemented with serious omissions,” Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stated at November 4 governmental sitting. In this connection, the Prime Minister instructed Armenian Minister of Finance Tigran Davtyan to submit a relevant decision on structural changes. “It’s unacceptable that the allocated funds should not reach the peasants,” Sargsyan emphasized.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
