  Prices on electricity not to go upAugust 20, 2009 - 21:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In a government session held today, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan touched upon financial stability issues in energy system.In particular, premier advanced a new protocol decision for ensuring financial stability in energy system. To prevent increased prices on energy, Mr. Sargsyan proposed an initiative for bridging financial gaps at the expense of state enterprises such as Vorotan Hydro Power Plant, Yerevan Thermo Electric Plant and Armenian Nuclear Power Plant. Premier Sargsyan called for accepting the concept and working in that direction to ensure financial stability in Armenia.   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 |  Related sections Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
