  GDP in Armenia decreased by 16.3% in January-June 2009July 21, 2009 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - GDP in Armenia decreased by 16.3% in January-June 2009 compared with 2008 results.According to RA National Statistical Service -provided data, GDP volume comprised AMD 1119,4 billion. In accordance with state budget, 9,2% GDP increase is planned in Armenia in 2009. In January -June 2009 production index in Armenia fell by 11.5% to comprise AMD 487.8 million. The greatest slump of 53,5% is registered in construction sphere.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Atom Egoyan film coming to Golden Apricot Yerevan Festival  Canadian-Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan’s latest film, Seven Veils, is the opening film at GAIFF 2024.Armenia denies more of Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations Yerevan has denied statements from Baku accusing the Armenian army of violating the ceasefire on the border with Azerbaijan.Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations.French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. |
