Russian gas imports to Armenia grow by 22,3 %January 21, 2013 - 18:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian gas imports to Armenia grew by 22,3% in 2012 to total 1,967.2 million cubic meters, up from 1,609.1 million cubic meters in 2011. Natural gas consumption in Armenia’s energy and industry sectors increased by 23,7% and 2% percent respectively, to total 231.9 and 254.7 million cubic meters. In 2012, gas consumption by Armenia’s population dropped by 1,6% to comprise 542 million cubic meters, ArmRosGazprom press service said. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |