Hrant Bagratyan: 2010 economic growth in Armenia might make even ex- RA President uneasyJuly 20, 2010 - 13:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A double-figure 2010 economic growth, to be presented by Armenian government by yearend, might make even ex- RA President Robert Kocharyan uneasy, former Prime Minister of Armenia Hrant Bagratyan stated. At today’s news conference in Yerevan, Hrant Bagratyan spoke of increasing volume of transfers to Armenia, enabling local population to adjust to current living conditions. According to former Prime Minister, clear slump in the development of all spheres of Armenian industry and economy was observed, with export volumes leaving much to be desired. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |