Drop recorded in Armenia’s non-governmental organizations salaries in AprilMay 20, 2011 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The average nominal monthly salary increased by 5.2% in Armenia to total AMD 110,593 in April 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. According to the National Statistical Service of Armenia, the average monthly salary in governmental organizations totaled AMD 89,633 in April 2011 that is 5.7% and 0.8% higher compared to April 2010 and March 2011 respectively. At the same time, the average monthly salary in non-governmental organizations totaled AMD 135,756 in April that is 2.5% lower compared to March 2011. 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. |