Armenia’s economic activity index grows by 7,7% in April 2011May 20, 2011 - 13:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A 7,7% growth in economic activity index in Armenia in April 2011 was reported as compared to the same period in 2010. According to the National Statistical Service, the economic activity growth was 4% higher in April compared to March 2011. Inflation in April was 8,9% compared to the same period in 2011. Consumer prices dropped by 0,2%. The national budget envisages 4,6% GDP growth and 4% (±1,5%) inflation for 2011. 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. |