Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

Weekly digest of foreign currency deals

January 25, 2013 - 19:00 AMT  15:00 GMT
From January 14-20, AMD loans granted by banks totaled 30 bln., while USD loans amounted to 41.3 mln.
CIS observer hails conditions for monitoring elections in Armenia

CIS observer hails conditions for monitoring elections in Armenia

January 25, 2013 - 18:53 AMT  14:53 GMT
Armenian Foreign Minister met with a group of CIS observers, led by Deputy CIS Executive Secretary Vladimir Gorkun.
Free Democrats party not to back any of presidential candidates

Free Democrats party not to back any of presidential candidates

January 25, 2013 - 18:24 AMT  14:24 GMT
Free Democrats party has resolved against backing any of the candidates at 2013 presidential elections.
Armenia reports 7.2 % economic activity index in 2012

Armenia reports 7.2 % economic activity index in 2012

January 25, 2013 - 18:15 AMT  14:15 GMT
In Jan-Dec 2012, consumer prices grew by 2.6 %, with 2.1% inflation recorded in December as compared with November.
Hopeful urges president to provide fair competition ahead of vote

Hopeful urges president to provide fair competition ahead of vote

January 25, 2013 - 17:43 AMT  13:43 GMT
Raffi Hovannisian slammed current presidential race as unequal and non-constitutional, calling Serzh Sargsyan to address the problem.
Syrian army steps up offensive on rebel Sunni Muslim strongholds

Syrian army steps up offensive on rebel Sunni Muslim strongholds

January 25, 2013 - 17:40 AMT  13:40 GMT
"They go in infantry formations behind the soldiers and their specialty is looting and killing civilians," an activist said.
Kate Winslet poised to star in “Divergent” novel adaptation

Kate Winslet poised to star in “Divergent” novel adaptation

January 25, 2013 - 17:27 AMT  13:27 GMT
Divergent is a dystopian tale that stars Shailene Woodley as a sixteen-year-old girl who is forced to compete in a ritual that divides her family.
UK govt. introduces bill legalizing same-sex marriage

UK govt. introduces bill legalizing same-sex marriage

January 25, 2013 - 17:27 AMT  13:27 GMT
But some traditionalist Conservative lawmakers say they will vote against it. The first debate and vote are scheduled for Feb 5.
Car bomb explodes near Syrian-Israeli border, 8 killed

Car bomb explodes near Syrian-Israeli border, 8 killed

January 25, 2013 - 17:16 AMT  13:16 GMT
Rami Abdelrahman said that death toll was likely to rise as several security personnel were in a critical condition.
U.S. gen. says Pentagon made mistakes in Malian troops training

U.S. gen. says Pentagon made mistakes in Malian troops training

January 25, 2013 - 16:47 AMT  12:47 GMT
Human rights groups have since accused Malian troops of killing Arabs and ethnic Tuaregs as they advance north.
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