  2012 first half macroeconomic outcomes summarized in Armenia August 2, 2012 - 13:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the first half of 2012, Armenia’s economic activity index increased by 7,8%, as compared with the same peroid of 2011, Finance Minister said. According to Vache Gabrielyan, 13% growth was recorded in industry sector, with 8,1 % increase observed in the field of agriculture. "12% growth was noted in the service sector in 2012 first half, " he said. Minister Gabrielyan further forecast 4% inflation rate, with 1,5% deflation registered in Armenia on monthly bases. "2,2%inflation rate was observed in July 2012, compared with the same peroid of last year, " he said. Partner news  Top stories Zvartnots airport will host a press conference on May 24 on the operation of Tel Aviv-Yerevan- Tel Aviv flights. “The increase for energy tariffs is prompted by a price hike for gas used in production,” Garegin Baghramyan said. Earlier, ArmRosgazprom CJSC addressed Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission with an offer to reconsider natural gas prices. Finance Minister linked the step with the collection of air taxes. He further noted that lawsuits were filed by other lenders, too.   Partner news |  Latest news Europa League winners to get Champions League place  UEFA is set to award a place in the Champions League to the winners of the Europa League from the 2014-15 season.Armenian citizens protest against gas price rise Most of the demonstrators consider the ongoing meeting in the National Assembly as illegitimate due to the absence of the consumers.OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs meet Azeri President President of Azerbaijan met with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs and Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office.Syrian opposition leader urges Assad to hand power, go abroad Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament. |
