Armenia posts 3.9% annual economic activity index in AprilMay 20, 2013 - 13:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s economic activity index grew by 1,3% April 2013 as compared with March 2013 to total 3,9%, according to the National Statistical Service of Armenia. Consumer prices grew by 3,9% in April 2012 as compared with the same period of 2012, with 1,4% inflation recorded on monthly basis. 0,1% deflation was reported in April 2013 as compared with March. The national budget envisages 6,2%, economic growth, and 4±1,5% inflation for 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |