Average monthly salary in Armenia totals AMD 106048 in January-September 2010October 20, 2010 - 18:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The average monthly salary in Armenia totaled AMD 106048 in January-September 2010, increasing by 7,9% compared with the same period in 2009. As National Statistical Service of Armenia reported, 2% increase as compared with August 2010 was observed. The average monthly salary in government-financed organizations grew by 4,2%, reaching AMD 85184. In private enterprises, salary comprised AMD 133382, growing by 9,3%. The unemployment rate decreased by 1,2%, with 82100 people registered as unemployed. 0,6% slump in unemployment rate as compared with August 2010 was observed 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 | Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |