Armenia to increase minimum salary by 25% by 2026November 5, 2021 - 15:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The minimum salary will be increased by 25% by 2026 in Armenia , Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ruben Sargsyan told the parliament on Friday, November 5. “By 2026, the minimum wage is expected to reach AMD 85,000 ($180),” Sargsyan said. He noted that the first measure is planned for 2023, and discussions with the experts of the Ministry of Finance are currently underway. The minimum wage in Armenia is currently 68,000 drams (less than $145). 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 | 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. |