Political analysts see political reasons behind Russian gas prices

Economist: Dmitry Medvedev will announce in Armenia his country's decision on gas price

Robert Nazaryan's speech angers Hrant Bagratyan

The first flight of “Armenia” airlines to Israel will be held on April 21.

Would Bank: GDP growth slowed in Armenia to 3.0 percent in 2015

The Central Bank confirms the information on the incident in one of Armenian banks and withdrawal of funds.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations published food price index for February.

Vardan Ayvazyan: Mining does not have harmful effects

The Public Services Regulatory Commission approved the investment project of “Armenia Nuclear Power Plant” worth AMD 1.5 billion, which will be used for raising the security of the NPP and carrying out other work.

Economist Artak Manukyan considers the statement made by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan to be incorrect that by taking new loan from the World Bank, the electricity price won’t increase.

The World Bank will provide soft loan to Armenian in order to pay off the debt of the ENA

He thinks that in order to ensure high indicators in the economy, effective actions must be taken, serious reforms must be carried out first of all by rooting out corruption.

He does not agree with those specialists who account the country’s lagging economic indicators on the Russian Federation and the Eurasian Economic Union. “This is a simple approach and was not justified.”

The situation is really bad. I think we need to ask ourselves whether we have economy as such. The state budget does not foresee any increase in pensions and salaries. I think this gives rise to concerns,” he said.

Armenia exported 7575 tons of fresh fruit and vegetables

Mr Shaboyan didn’t rule out that the taxes have their significant influence on the petrol prices.

Monopolies and abuse of dominant positions increase the rates of poverty and migration and closure of shops and businesses, says economist Atom Margaryan.

Asked by “A1+” whether it isn’t possible to reopen the plant with the inner resources, Minister stressed that it is impossible.

“There is no need to panic. Scientists say that only children under 2 are at risk especially after drinking raw milk but it is not dangerous for humans.”

Despite the cold weather, former employees of "Nairit" chemical plant again gathered in front of the government building to show their interest in the reopening of the plant.

Russia faces difficult social-economic situation. In 2015 foreign investments in the country have decreased by 92 %. Russian ruble is falling day after day; 1 dollar already equals to 83 rubles.

The lifting of sanctions against Iran will have positive impact on Armenia.

The new meeting is planned on January 27 near the Government building.

The minister said the Armenian government had requested the Russian side to reduce the prices of gas.