Eurozone economic growth slows in Q3November 14, 2015 - 11:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Economic growth in the eurozone slowed to 0.3% in the third quarter of the year, latest figures have shown, BBC News reports. The rate was lower than expected, and compared with a pace of 0.4% recorded in the previous quarter. The pace of expansion in Germany, the eurozone's largest economy, slowed, but France returned to growth. The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected in December to expand its stimulus programme, which aims to lift inflation and support growth. Germany's economy grew by 0.3% in the July-to-September period, down from 0.4% in the previous quarter. The French economy also grew by 0.3% in the same period, but this marked a pick-up from zero growth previously. The economy saw an increase in household spending; production of goods and services picked up. Among the other major eurozone economies, the growth rate in Italy slowed to 0.2%, which was worse than expected, while the Spanish economy grew by 0.8%. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |