  Wages in Armenia increased by 16,4%April 20, 2009 - 17:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In January-March 2009, average nominal wages in Armenia increased by 16,4%, compared with 2008 results. According to RA National Statistical Service data, average monthly salaries comprised AMD 97899, which is unsatisfactory, as a consumer price index growth of 0,7% was registered in January-March 2009, compared with 2008 results. Average monthly salary comprised AMD 80682 in government-financed organizations and AMD 123501 in private organizations, showing an increase of 18,1% and 13,1% accordingly, compared with January-March 2008.   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. |
