Economic index decrease of 6-12% is expected in Armenia.June 12, 2009 - 20:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA ex-Prime Minister Hrant Bagratyan noted at today's news conference, that in his opinion, economic index decrease of 6-12% is expected in Armenia in the end of 2009. "I'm sorry that the Government not only refrains from taking any steps to retain decrease level at 6% but even impairs the situation by the policy it conducts," he noted.Commenting on RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan's statement on economic index increase of 1-2 %, expected in 2009 in Armenia, Hrant Bagratyan noted that sometimes he's surprised a reasonable man like Tigran Sargsyan, allows himself to make such unprofessional statements. According to Bagratyan, world financial crisis consequences will be mitigated no sooner than 2010 -2011. "In summer 2010 Europe will see some improvements, which will be continued in Russia, and only then could we make forecasts as to the situation in Armenia," Bagratyan stated. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. 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. |