Armenians entrepreneurs protest legislation tougheningFebruary 24, 2009 - 17:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - To prevent negative impact of the world crisis on the Armenian economy, we need to avoid toughening of legislation in production regulation and taxation, Chairman of Yerevan Jewelry Plant Board of Directors Emil Grigoryan said. Presenting the projects to be implemented, Grigoryan said that last month a number of measures were worked out jointly with the Ministry of Economy, including reforms in legislation regulation, collaboration with banking systems, diamond mining industry. The issues were endorsed by the Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan and are currently awaiting ratification, part of them being submitted to Armenian NA for consideration. "Cooperation between the government and entrepreneurs is essential for an anti crisis policy development," Grigoryan said. 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 | 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. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |