  Armenia’s annual economic activity index makes 6,3% March 20, 2012 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s economic activity index in February 2012 totaled 6,3% growing by 4,9% as compared to January 2012, according to the National Statistical Service of Armenia. Inflation in January 2012 comprised 4,8%, with economic activity index grossing 5,6% in January – February 2012 against the same period in 2011. In February 2012, consumer prices grew by 3%, with 0,9% deflation recorded on monthly basis. Meanwhile in January-February 2012 inflation rate increased by 3,9% as compared with the same period in 2011. The national budget envisages 4,2% economic activity 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 Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
