Public utilities tariffs to go up from April 1February 27, 2009 - 20:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia satisfied the bids of ArmRosgazprom CJSC, Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC and Armenian Water Supply CJSC for increase in gas, electricity and water tariffs respectively, the Commission's press office reported.The committee approved gas tariff increase of AMD 96 000 per thousand cubic meter for those using less than 10 000 cubic meters, and an increase of $215 for those who use more than 10 000 cubic meters. Daily electricity tariffs will comprise AMD30 per kilowatt - hour, and nightly tariffs - AMD20 per kilowatt - hour. Water tariff will amount to AMD 179, 78 per cubic meter. New prices are valid from Apr.1, 2009. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |