  6,7 % increase in average monthly salary reported in 2010 January 26, 2011 - 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to updated statistical data, the average monthly salary totaled AMD 108 852 in Armenia in January-December 2010, increasing by 6,7 % compared with the same period of 2009. As the RA National Statistical Service reported, 26,6% increase was observed in December compared to November 2010. Meanwhile, 3,4% and 6,7% growth was recorded in salaries of budgetary and private organizations, totaling AMD 87 807 and 135 688 respectively. The number of unemployed totaled 78800 in January-December 2010, dropping by 6,7% as compared with the same period in 2009. 1,4% drop was recorded in the monthly unemployment rate.   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 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.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
