  August 2011 salaries drop in Armenia September 20, 2011 - 13:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to updated statistical data, the average monthly salary totaled AMD 110700 in Armenia in August 2011 increasing by 4,5%, as compared with the same period in 2010. As the RA National Statistical Service reported, 6,5% decrease was observed in August compared to July 2011. 5,5% and 3% growth was recorded in salaries of budgetary and private organizations against 2010 results, totaling AMD 87 758 and 137 018 respectively. However, a 10,2% and 3,6% slump was noted in salaries of budgetary and private organizations in August against July results.   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 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. |
