6,7 % increase in average monthly salary reported in 2010January 26, 2011 - 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to updated statistical data, the average monthly salary totaled AMD 108 852 in Armenia in January-December 2010, increasing by 6,7 % compared with the same period of 2009. As the RA National Statistical Service reported, 26,6% increase was observed in December compared to November 2010. Meanwhile, 3,4% and 6,7% growth was recorded in salaries of budgetary and private organizations, totaling AMD 87 807 and 135 688 respectively. The number of unemployed totaled 78800 in January-December 2010, dropping by 6,7% as compared with the same period in 2009. 1,4% drop was recorded in the monthly unemployment rate. 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 | 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. |