Areximbank-Gazprombank Group ATMs to soar to 80 in 2013January 30, 2013 - 16:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Areximbank-Gazprombank Group CJSC will increase the number of ATMs and POS-terminals to 80 and 390 respectively in 2013, the bank’s deputy general director said. Ruben Khachatryan voiced hope that non-cash payment system will develop in 2013. “Armenia’s plastic cards market is rapidly developing due to the competition between banks,” the bank’s press service quoted him as saying. Mr Khachatryan further confirmed the experts’ forecasts, suggesting the size of the commission charges for the issue and maintenance of debit cards will continue decreasing in 2013. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |