Drop recorded in Armenia’s non-governmental organizations salaries in AprilMay 20, 2011 - 14:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The average nominal monthly salary increased by 5.2% in Armenia to total AMD 110,593 in April 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. According to the National Statistical Service of Armenia, the average monthly salary in governmental organizations totaled AMD 89,633 in April 2011 that is 5.7% and 0.8% higher compared to April 2010 and March 2011 respectively. At the same time, the average monthly salary in non-governmental organizations totaled AMD 135,756 in April that is 2.5% lower compared to March 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 | Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. Armenian PM’s helicopter makes emergency landing in Vanadzor The helicopter transporting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made an emergency landing in Vanadzor. Lavrov says envoys “periodically” summoned for consultations Sergei Lavrov has commented Moscow’s summoning of Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin. Russian Ambassador to Armenia summoned to Moscow for consultations Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has been summoned to Moscow for consultations. |