Iran, Ukraine sign $800 million oil deal

February 21, 2012 - 14:05 AMT  15:44 GMT
Though eight wells have been already drilled in the field, only two wells are meant for heavy oil production.
IMF to decide on size of its contribution to Greece in March

IMF to decide on size of its contribution to Greece in March

February 21, 2012 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
The euro zone is due to discuss an increase in the size of the €500 billion ESM at a summit meeting March 1 and 2.
Greece to receive €130 bln in additional bailout loans

Greece to receive €130 bln in additional bailout loans

February 21, 2012 - 09:21 AMT  15:44 GMT
"It's no exaggeration to say that today is a historic day for the Greek economy," said Greek PM Lucas Papademos.

Carlsberg Danish brewer to buy up Russian division Baltika

February 20, 2012 - 16:23 AMT  15:44 GMT
The firm lost market share in Russia - where it is the biggest beer maker - due to tough competition.
USD market average rate totals AMD 388,99 Feb 20

USD market average rate totals AMD 388,99 Feb 20

February 20, 2012 - 16:21 AMT  15:44 GMT
The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 388,99 on Feb 20, decreasing by 0.27 point compared to Feb 17.
Armenian Finance Ministry: Feb 20-26 prices for precious metals

Armenian Finance Ministry: Feb 20-26 prices for precious metals

February 20, 2012 - 15:15 AMT  15:44 GMT
From February 20-26, gold purchase price totals 19839.8 (-24.59), release price grosses 21565.00 (-26.73).
Russian gas supply to Armenia suspended

Russian gas supply to Armenia suspended

February 20, 2012 - 15:09 AMT  15:44 GMT
Russian gas supply to Armenia through Georgia has been temporarily suspended due to an accident on 61-km pipeline.
5,3% growth in Armenian foreign trade volume reported in Jan  2012

5,3% growth in Armenian foreign trade volume reported in Jan 2012

February 20, 2012 - 14:57 AMT  15:44 GMT
In January 2012, foreign trade volume in Armenia grossed USD 345,9 million (AMD 133,9 bln.), increasing by 5,3%.
Average monthly salary totals AMD 113 052 in Jan 2012

Average monthly salary totals AMD 113 052 in Jan 2012

February 20, 2012 - 12:48 AMT  15:44 GMT
Average salary in budgetary and private organizations made AMD 92 701 and AMD 137 085 respectively.
Armenia’s economic activity index makes 4.4% in January 2012

Armenia’s economic activity index makes 4.4% in January 2012

February 20, 2012 - 12:44 AMT  15:44 GMT
According to the National Statistical Service, inflation in January 2012 made 4.8% against the same period in 2011.
Armenia’s major taxpayers’ proceeds increased by 9.3% in December 2011

Armenia’s major taxpayers’ proceeds increased by 9.3% in December 2011

February 20, 2012 - 12:10 AMT  15:44 GMT
AMD 2163.4 million VAT refund in overpayment was reported in December 2011, according to the monitoring.
Armenia’s major taxpayers import volumes decreased in December 2011

Armenia’s major taxpayers import volumes decreased in December 2011

February 20, 2012 - 12:00 AMT  15:44 GMT
Armenia’s major tax payers’ product export volumes totaled AMD 31.5 billion against AMD 28 billion in 2010.
S&P reaffirms Japan's sovereign debt rating at AA minus

S&P reaffirms Japan's sovereign debt rating at AA minus

February 20, 2012 - 11:49 AMT  15:44 GMT
Standard and Poor's said structural problems are weighing on the country's ability to reduce its budget deficit.
Major tax payers add AMD 17.9 billion to state budget in December 2011

Major tax payers add AMD 17.9 billion to state budget in December 2011

February 20, 2012 - 11:48 AMT  15:44 GMT
Tax bodies conducted 122 check-ups in December 2011 resulting in AMD 534 mln extra pay to the state budget.
Oil prices jump amid escalation of Iran tensions

Oil prices jump amid escalation of Iran tensions

February 20, 2012 - 11:39 AMT  15:44 GMT
Iran's Oil Minister warned earlier this month that Tehran could cut off oil exports to "hostile" European nations.
Eurozone finance ministers gathering in Brussels

Eurozone finance ministers gathering in Brussels

February 20, 2012 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
They hope this key step can quell mounting suggestions that Athens could be pushed out of the common currency area.
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