  Armenia reports 5,5% growth of annual economic activity index December 20, 2012 - 15:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s economic activity index in November 2012 grew by 5,5% as compared with the same period of 2011, according to the National Statistical Service of Armenia. Consumer prices grew by 3,6% in November 2012 as compared with the same period of 2011, with 1,4% inflation recorded on monthly basis. Meanwhile, in January-November 2012 inflation rate increased by 2,5% as compared with the same period of 2011. The national budget envisages 4,2%, economic growth, and 4±1,5% inflation for 2012.   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 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.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
