Armenia’s agriculture continues decliningFebruary 21, 2011 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 2.5% decline was recorded in Armenia’s agriculture in January 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. The gross volume of agricultural products amounted to AMD 18,464.2mln in the country during the reporting period, the RA National Statistical Service Reported. 14.5% drop was recorded in agriculture by the end of 2010. Growth was recorded in all fields of Armenia’s economy, except for agriculture, while trade remained unchanged. According to updated statistical data, 0.9% (AMD 10.514.0mln), 24.3% (AMD 62,839.6mln) and 5.7% (AMD 63,316.8mln) growth was recorded in the construction industry, field of services and industry respectively. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |