  RA government to sell 10 percent of ArmenTel stock to VympelComMarch 24, 2007 - 13:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During its regular sitting the Armenian government decided to sell it 10 percent share of ArmenTel stocks to VympelCom, the owner of the 90 percent package, reported the RA government's press office. The government intends to sell about 1,9 million stocks for a 1/9 of the sum VympelCom has purchased its 90 percent share from Greek OTE last November. The sum totaled 341,9 mln euros ($431 million). Besides, VympelCom assumed ArmenTel's obligations to the amount of 40 mln euros.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
