Новости. Информационное агентство АРКА.

Passenger traffic in Armenia grows 3.9% in Jan-July 2010

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:26:00 +0400

Passenger traffic in Armenia grew 3.9% in Jan-July 2010, compared with the same period a year before, to 146 million people, the National Statistical Service of Armenia reports.

Volume of consumer services in Jan.-July grows by 6.1%

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:14:00 +0400

The volume of consumer services in Jan.-July 2010 grew by 6.1% if compared to the same time span last year, to 431.9 billion Drams, the National Statistical Service reported.

Russian investments in Armenian economy in Jan.-July grew to $116.9 million

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:17:00 +0400

In the first seven months of this year Russian companies invested a total of $116.9 million in Armenian economy, including $85.8 million of direct investments.

Armenal produces 13,705 tons of aluminum foil in the first seven months

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:25:00 +0400

Armenian ArmenAl aluminum plant produced 13,705 tons of aluminum foil in the first seven months of the year, by 15.4% or 1,831 tons more than in the first seven months of 2009, according to figures released by the National Statistical Service.

Armenia's chemical output in Jan.- July grows by 39%

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:23:00 +0400

Armenia's chemical output in the first seven months of the year grew by 39% year-on-year to 5.528.8 billion Drams, the National Statistical Service (NSS) reported.

Armenia and Karabakh Plan To Deepen Cooperation At Regional Level

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:55:00 +0400

Issues of development and deepening of cooperation between the regions of Armenia and the administrative divisions of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic will be discussed during a visit to Stepanakert by the vice-premier Armen Gevorgyan.

Armenian Prime Minister Awarded Former Head of CBA

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:53:00 +0400

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan presented the former head of the Central Bank, the adviser to the chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia Isahak Isahakyan.

Armenian Prime Minister to Leave for NKR September 2

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:52:00 +0400

An Armenian government delegation, led by prime minister Tigran Sargsyan will leave for Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), on September 2.

Armenia’s Foreign Trade Turnover Grows 26.5% To $2548.8 Million

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:52:00 +0400

Armenia’s foreign trade turnover grew 26.5% in Jan-July 2010, compared with the same period a year before, and amounted to AMD 972.5 billion or $2548.8 million in current prices.

Prices For Services Rise 0.2% in Armenia in August

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:51:00 +0400

Prices for services in Armenia went 0.2% up in August, compared with July, National Statistical Service of Armenia reports.

Armenia’s Median Wage in July Rises By 8.9% to 116, 476 Drams

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:45:00 +0400

Armenia’s median wage in July rose by 8.9% year-on-year to 116, 476 Drams ($318, €248 or 9,706 Russian rubles, the National Statistical Service reported, citing preliminary estimates.

German Specialists Hired to Help Conduct a Study of Tourist Potentials of Armenia’s Lake Sevan

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:00 +0400

Zara Amatuni, a public affairs officer for Armenia’s National Competitiveness Fund, told a news conference that German specialists firm were hired to help conduct a study of tourist potentials of Armenia’s largest lake Sevan.

Governor of Ardshininvesbank’s Branch Convicted of Money Laundering

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:00 +0400

The court of Armenia’s province of Syunik, has sentenced Hovik Bakhshyan, the governor of Ardshininvestbank’s Goris Branch, to 9.5 years in prison for laundering the money he has got illegally.

Minister Shrugs off Speculations That Wine Growers May Face Problems in Selling Their Crop

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:34:00 +0400

Armenia’s agriculture minister Gerasim Alaverdian shrugged off Monday speculations that wine growers may face problems in selling their grape. Speaking at a news conference he said contracts were signed with all major procuring companies.

Armavia Cancels a Summer Flight to Batumi and Two to Moscow

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:30:00 +0400

Armenia’s national carrier Armavia said it had cancelled a direct flight from Armenian capital Yerevan to Batumi, Georgia and two to Moscow, Russia.