  Armenian commercial banks grant more AMD loans Dec 9-15 December 21, 2013 - 12:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From December 9 to 15, AMD loans granted by Armenia’s commercial banks totaled 55,5 bln, which is 15,1bn more than during the previous week (AMD 40,4 bln); USD loans amounted to 58,3 mln, the press service of the Central Bank of Armenia reported. USD 103,354,734 was bought at an average price of AMD 404.54/USD 1 and USD 103,312,840 sold at an average price of AMD 405.66/USD 1 at the Armenian foreign currency market from December 16 to 20. Deals amounting to USD 21,440,000 at an average price of AMD 405.43/USD 1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia. Buy and sell deals to the amount of USD 1,300,000 at an average price of AMD 405.38/USD 1 were concluded at the interbank market.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
