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The reason for the world's global financial crisis is the high cost for an oil barrel
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-30 16:24:00

The solution - sea wave energy. SDE has completed the construction of a new model of sea wave energy based power plant - an upgraded and more efficient model

Ara Petrosian: Tourism and mining industry are compatible
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-21 15:59:19

Based on an agreement with the UN World Tourism Organization, an international ministerial congress on tourism will be held in Armenia in the autumn of 2012. Deputy Minister of

Mr. Konstantin Saroyan Appointed as CEO of NASDAQ OMX Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-21 13:37:25

Starting from October 18, 2011 Mr. Konstantin Saroyan was appointed CEO of NASDAQ OMX Armenia. On October 3, 3011 NASDAQ OMX Armenia Management Board approved Mr. Saroyan as Acting

According to Doing Business 2012 Armenia carried out the most number of reforms
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-20 13:41:31

According to “Doing Business 2012: Doing Business in a More Transparent World” report, published by the International Finance Corporation and the World Bank on October 20, Armenia has

On September Armenia's economic activity index grew by 17%
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-20 13:07:00

On September Armenia's economic activity index grew by 17% percent in comparison with August and by 9% in comparison with the same period of the last year. According

Armenia has a positive attitude towards forming Eurasian Union in Post-Soviet territory
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-19 16:04:58

The working visit of the Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan continues in Saint Petersburg. On October 18 late in the evening the joint press conference with the heads of

Eight of eleven CIS member states sign agreement on free economic zone
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-19 14:41:10

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday evening that the heads of CIS states came to an “unexpected” agreement to sign an agreement on a free economic zone, BBC

Investments with Russian capital in Armenian economy grow, currently making $3 billion
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-18 20:49:26

A meeting of Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin took place at the Konstantinovsky Palace in Saint Petersburg today. The sides discussed issues related

Were discussed issues related to cooperation of the two Armenian states in the banking sphere
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-15 22:33:40

On October 15 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met chairman of the Armenian Central Bank Arthur Javadyan. Central Information Department of the Office of the

Karen Karapetyan: "Armenian-French relations are at the very high level"
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-13 15:20:15

Yerevan Mayor Karen Karapetyan met the delegation headed by deputy president of Ile de France state Philip Kaltenbach. Greeting French colleagues the mayor noted that today Armenian-French relations

Tigran Sargsyan: Raising social benefits and pensions is one of important instruments to reduce poverty
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-12 15:43:20

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received on October 12 members of the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen of Armenia. The prime minister told those present that the government will

Armenian gross agricultural output grows 6.2% in August
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-12 13:33:43

Gross agricultural output of Armenia made 131.5 billion drams in August of this year, growing by 62%, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetian said at a press conference on October

Gevorg Poghosian: Local self-government system is one of the most successful ones in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-11 15:23:01

The local self-government system with its 915 communities, including 866 rural ones, is one of the most successful ones in Armenia, and now there are problems with their development

Jean-Michel Happi: About 60% of World Bank’s Armenian portfolio is implemented in rural areas
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-11 13:10:05

In the past two years the World Bank has done much work, assisting reconstruction of 290 km of rural roads and 90 km of irrigation canals, as a result

Karen Karapetyan attaches importance to the necessity of establishment of business ties between Yerevan and Kuweit
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-07 15:58:00

Yerevan mayor Karen Karapetyan met the delegation headed by Finance Minister of Kuwait Mustafa Jassim Al Shamali. "Though it is our first step of cooperation I hope that it will

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Minister of Finance of Kuwait
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-06 11:59:44

On October 5, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Edward Nalbandian received Mr. Mustafa Jassim Al Shamali, the Minister of Finance of Kuwait who arrived in Yerevan to participate

The agreement on Armenian-Kuwaiti air communication is signed
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-05 14:47:10

At the sitting of Armenian-Kuwaiti inter-governmental sitting which took place on October 5 in Yerevan the agreement on air communication between the two countries was signed. According to that

Armenian Government Determined To Continue “MCA-Armenia” Program
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-04 20:10:05

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan hosted a reception on successful completion of “Millennium Challenge Account-Armenia” (MCA-Armenia) program. Welcoming the guests, Tigran Sargsyan said the government highly values the opinion

Armenian-French Business Club to operate in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-04 17:26:55

The signing ceremony of a document on the foundation of the Armenian-French Business Club took place at the French embassy in Armenia on October 4. The French Ambassador to

Operation of Hrazdan ore mine contradicts environmental laws on one hand and is a source for creation of 2,500 jobs on the other
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-04 16:35:40

Nagin LLC envisages investing $262 million 546 thousand for operation of Hrazdan iron ore mine in Kotayk Marz (Province), thanks to which 2,500 jobs will be created. Minister of Energy

Tigran Sargsyan and Patrick Fayn discuss the perspectives of continuation of "MCA-Armenia" project
  • Economy
  • 2011-10-04 15:13:20

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Millennium Challenge Corporation Vice President for Program Implementation Patrick Fine. The meeting was attended by U.S. Charge d’Affaires to Armenia Bruce Donahue. Thankful

"Armenia: Your Partner 2011" international economic fair opens
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-30 16:45:11

On September 30 RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in "Armenia: Your Partner 2011" international economic fair held at Yerevan’s Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex. The

Patrick Fine, Vice President of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, visits Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-30 16:12:25

Vice President for Compact Operations of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, Patrick Fine, will visit Armenia October 2-4 to review the results of the five year US-funded MCA-Armenia Program. During

Current order of connecting new commercial users to networks hinders development of small business in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-29 12:21:19

On every occasion Armenian authorities speak about the need to develop small and medium business, whereas in reality the current order of connecting new commercial users to power, water,

Number of electronic signature users doubles in Armenia in past year
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-28 17:56:46

More than six thousand people currently use electronic signatures in Armenia. This index grew by about 200 compared with August and doubled compared with September 2010, NT correspondent was

No transaction in U.S. dollars conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on September 28
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-28 16:38:26

No transaction in U.S. dollars was conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on September 28, NT was informed by NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

Purchase and sale transactions of $5 million 325 thousand conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on September 27
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-27 16:23:16

Purchase and sale transactions of $5 million 325 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 370 drams against one U.S. dollar were conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC

Armenia’s gas supply resumed
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-27 13:51:48

The supply of natural gas to Armenia was resumed at 2:10 am on September 27, NT was informed by the press service of ArmRusgasprom Company. The supply was discontinued

Purchase and sale transactions of $3.65 million conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on September 26
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-26 16:56:54

Purchase and sale transactions of $3 million 650 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 370.46 drams against one U.S. dollar were conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC

Purchase and sale transactions of $2.2 million conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on September 23
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-23 19:27:02

Purchase and sale transactions of $2 million 200 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 371.71 drams against one US dollar were conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC

Over 1,100 tons of “Elite” high-quality wheat seeds imported into Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-20 16:01:15

Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan on September 20 was present at the unloading of wagons with over 1,100 tons of “Elite” high-quality wheat seeds imported into Armenia from Russia’s

Armenian-Argentinean cooperation memorandum signed
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-19 17:21:38

The 7th international forum Fruitful Armenia opened in the Armenia Marriott Hotel in Yerevan. Opening speeches were made by Armen Gevorgian, Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia, Minister of Territorial

Average monthly nominal wage increases by 6.7% in Armenia in June compared with same month of last year
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-16 13:12:52

The average monthly nominal wage made 116 thousand drams (about $309) in June 2011, increasing by 4.9% compared with the previous month and by 6.7% compared with the

No transaction conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on September 15
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-15 16:21:19

No transaction in U.S. dollars was conducted at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on September 15, NT was informed by NASDAQ OMX Armenia.

Proposal made to set concessions for Iran-Armenia electric transmission line construction
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-15 15:13:43

The bill on setting tax and customs concessions for construction of Iran-Armenia 400 kV electric transmission line through the territory of Armenia was approved at the September 15

A UNDP and U.S. Government Funded Agro-Processing Unit to Boost Rural Income Generation
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-14 19:18:19

Agro-processing industry is considered as one of the most important and highly efficient branches of economy in Armenia. Its share in the country’s industrial production is almost 30 percent.

Exports from Armenia grew by 31.4%, imports by 8.7% in January-July 2011 compared with same period of last year
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-14 14:14:53

Exports from Armenia grew by 31.4%, imports by 8.7% in January-July 2011 compared with same period of last year Exports from Armenia made $709 million 545.7 thousand in

International Conference on Development of Local Capital Markets to be held in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-13 18:32:29

On October 6, 2011 NASDAQ OMX Armenia and Cetral Depository of Armenia will organize an international conference titled “Global Opportunities of Local Markets: Infrastructure and Regulation”. The Conference is

0.6% price fall was registered in consumer market of Armenia in August 2011
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-13 14:55:00

0.6% price fall was registered in consumer market of Armenia in August 2011. According to the RA National Statistical Service, prices of food commodities fell by 1% in the country,

Caucasus Countries Conclude Meeting in Support of Waste Management Financing
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-10 11:05:34

REC Caucasus News- On September 7, Government representatives from Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan concluded a Sub-regional Steering Committee Meeting in Tbilisi, at the Sheraton hotel. At the meeting South

VivaCell-MTS presents - “SMS Extra” – new opportunities for sending text messages
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-09 15:39:33

September 9, 2011, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, is glad to present “SMS Extra” bundle of services that provides a number of unprecedented opportunities

Bako Sahakyan partook in capital Stepanakert at a solemn ceremony of opening the “Avis” business center
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-07 19:14:13

On 7 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook in capital Stepanakert at a solemn ceremony of opening the “Avis” business center. Bako Sahakyan noted the importance of

Yerevan mayor receives Belarusian Ambassador
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-07 16:18:10

On September 7, Yerevan mayor Karen Karapetyan received Belarusian Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Armenia Stepan Sukhorenko. Presenting the steps directed to transport reforms in the capital, the mayor

STAR buys “Fresh” supermarkets chain
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-06 18:23:49

The negotiations on purchasing “Fresh” supermarkets by STAR trade chain are over. The parties have already acquired final agreement. On this phase, before the legal implementation of the agreement

Bako Sahakyan visited the construction site of the “Artsakh”
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-06 18:01:39

On 6 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the construction site of the “Artsakh” dwelling district being built in capital Stepanakert and convoked a working consultation

Sale and purchase transactions of $0.9 million carried out at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on September 6
  • Economy
  • 2011-09-06 16:24:08

  Sale and purchase transactions of 900 thousand drams at the average weighted exchange rate of 371.5 drams for one U.S. dollar were carried out at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC

Grand opening of Paros Lighthouse foundation’s shelter/women’s center
  • Organizations
  • 2011-09-01 13:15:21

Paros “Lighthouse” Charitable Foundation is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its 13,000 sq. ft. shelter/women’s center in the village of Ptghounk in the Armavir region. This

Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Mets Shen in the Martakert region
  • Economy
  • 2011-08-31 19:23:33

On 31 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Mets Shen in the Martakert region and partook at a number of solemn events. The Head

Flow of Tourists on the Rise
  • Economy
  • 2011-08-26 12:54:13

Despite the obstacles created by the authorities of Azerbaijan and declaring foreign nationals visiting Nagorno Karabakh "persona non grata", the world continues to show increasing interest in Artsakh. According

Synopsys Posts Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2011
  • Economy
  • 2011-08-18 19:31:53

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design, verification and manufacturing, today reported results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2011. For the