  9,073 carats of diamonds produced in Armenia in Jan-Feb 2011 April 5, 2011 - 15:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 9,073 carats of diamonds were produced in Armenia in January-February 2011 against 7,740 carats during the same period in 2010 (17.2% growth). According to the National Statistical Service, 54.9kg of jewelry was produced during the reporting period against 77.1kg in 2010. The slump in the industry was 28.8% in January-February 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
