EBRD to allocate Euro 180 million for RA economy developmentJune 10, 2009 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced an intention to allocate Euro 180 million for RA economy development in 2009 - 2010. The bank plans to fund 30 projects implementation to allow RA to overcome financial crisis consequences.In current circumstances, EBRD follows the policy of supporting medium-sized and small business, providing necessary funding through partner banks, the announcement said. Besides, EBRD will offer RA banks credits for energy-saving as well as structural reform projects, on share holding terms. Total EBRD investments for 64 projects' implementation in Armenia comprised over Euro 240 million, slon.ru reported. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |