USD market average rate totals AMD 361,05 on Dec. 28

USD market average rate totals AMD 361,05 on Dec. 28

December 28, 2010 - 16:49 AMT  00:01 GMT
Deals amounting to USD 400 thousand at an average price of AMD 362,50 /USD1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia on December 27.

Over 300 needy families were gifted gas heaters for New Year

December 28, 2010 - 16:20 AMT  00:01 GMT
The action aims to lighten the burden of families in need, with initiators expressing readiness to assist in installation of the heaters.
Armenian parliament to discuss bill on Azerbaijan’s responsibility for initiating Karabakh war

Armenian parliament to discuss bill on Azerbaijan’s responsibility for initiating Karabakh war

December 28, 2010 - 16:19 AMT  00:01 GMT
49 international agreements were ratified by the Armenian National Assembly over the past year.
Armenia hopes for Euronest start late January 2011

Armenia hopes for Euronest start late January 2011

December 28, 2010 - 16:17 AMT  00:01 GMT
“Armenia supports Belarus’ participation in Euronest,” Naira Zohrabyan stated.

Gagik Minasyan: Armenian government takes action to reduce inflation

December 28, 2010 - 16:15 AMT  00:01 GMT
High rate of inflation (over 8% in January-November) reported in 2010 is a significant challenge to Armenian authorities.
Gagik Minasyan: 2010 was a post-crisis year for Armenia

Gagik Minasyan: 2010 was a post-crisis year for Armenia

December 28, 2010 - 16:14 AMT  00:01 GMT
2.6% economic growth was recorded in 11 months instead of 1.2% envisaged under the state budget.

Moscow to host Armenian Beauty contest in spring 2011

December 28, 2010 - 15:55 AMT  00:01 GMT
The event organizers promise a new and unique contest, unlike the other beauty shows.
Orinats Yerkir party debates designation for Agriculture Minister

Orinats Yerkir party debates designation for Agriculture Minister

December 28, 2010 - 15:27 AMT  00:01 GMT
Khachik Harutyunyan: the name of the new Minister will be announced within a couple of days.
Gagik Minasyan: committee for financial issues taking steps to prevent upsurge of egg prices

Gagik Minasyan: committee for financial issues taking steps to prevent upsurge of egg prices

December 28, 2010 - 15:26 AMT  00:01 GMT
The MP explained the current shortage of eggs by the fact that the demand outgrew supply in pre-holiday period.
VivaCell-MTS subscriber base grosses 2,250,000 people as of November 30, 2010

VivaCell-MTS subscriber base grosses 2,250,000 people as of November 30, 2010

December 28, 2010 - 15:20 AMT  00:01 GMT
The consolidated number of MTS subscribers has grown by 1,33 million to comprise 101,63 million users.
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