6,7 % increase in average monthly salary reported in 2010January 26, 2011 - 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to updated statistical data, the average monthly salary totaled AMD 108 852 in Armenia in January-December 2010, increasing by 6,7 % compared with the same period of 2009. As the RA National Statistical Service reported, 26,6% increase was observed in December compared to November 2010. Meanwhile, 3,4% and 6,7% growth was recorded in salaries of budgetary and private organizations, totaling AMD 87 807 and 135 688 respectively. The number of unemployed totaled 78800 in January-December 2010, dropping by 6,7% as compared with the same period in 2009. 1,4% drop was recorded in the monthly unemployment rate. 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 Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. |