0.8% inflation rate recorded in Armenian consumer market March 2011March 31, 2011 - 14:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The National Statistical Service reported that 0.8% inflation rate was recorded in Armenia's consumer market in March compared to February 2011. During the reported period, 0.8%, 0.5% and 0.9% growth was recorded in prices for foodstuff (including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes), non-foods and tariffs for services respectively. In March 2011, the index of consumer prices made 111.5% compared to the same period in 2010, including the index of prices for foodstuff (including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes) – 115.5%, non-foods - 103.8%, services – 108.4%. In January-March 2011, the index of consumer prices made 111.1% compared to January-March 2010, including the index of prices for foodstuff – 115.2%, non-foods - 103.5%, services – 107.6%. Consumer prices increased by 0.2-2.7% in March compared to February 2011 in all Armenian cities under study, while the highest index was registered in Yeghegnadzor (Vayots Dzor region). 0.5% growth was recorded in consumer prices in Yerevan. 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 | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |