  Paper says Armenia’s poverty rate totals 60-70% October 18, 2012 - 11:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has recently noted in his speech that the poverty rate in the republic totals about 30%. However, according to Haykakan Zhamanak daily, the actual index is much higher. Armenian citizens whose monthly income is below AMD 33 500 (according to 2010 data) are considered poor. Meanwhile, according to RA National Statistical Service, the minimum consumer basket per month totals AMD 53 000. Though no survey has been carried out, at least 60-70% of Armenia’s population earn below AMD 53 000 monthly income, the paper says.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest 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.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. |
