UNDP programme: warm houses, less expenses Tuesday, July 23 2024
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 ArmInfo. Most buildings in Armenia were built during the Soviet years. Heating in such houses is more expensive. This affects not only the pockets of citizens, but also the climate. Meanwhile, modern technologies can not only reduce CO2 emissions and costs for residents, but also increase the cost of such buildings. |
ArmInfo. Ameriabank continues to lead among other Armenian banks in a row. According to the data of the State Revenue Committee, in the first half of 2024, Ameriabank ranked 6th (versus 4th a year earlier), having paid 17.5 billion AMD to the state budget, of which 16.5 billion AMD were direct taxes (including profit tax, income tax).
ArmInfo. The annual campsite business forum Sevan Startup summit once again gathered investors, mentors and representatives of innovative startups from around the world.
ArmInfo.Traveling starts with detailed planning, and in the case of some countries, with obtaining a visa. Many people know the tedious side of paperwork.
ArmInfo.How to spend less and save more? This question troubles many - both ordinary human beings and the tycoons who have accumulated crazy wealth, because everyone wants to live better and have more money, even if they don't recognize it.
ArmInfo. Insurance company Ingo has introduced a completely new product for the financial market of Armenia - insurance against job loss. The new product is designed to support employees by covering their financial obligations, even in the event of mutual dismissal.
ArmInfo.From January 1, 2026, medical insurance and accident insurance will become mandatory for tourists arriving in Georgia.
ArmInfo. Relations between Iran and Armenia are of particular importance for Tehran. Iranian Ambassador to Yerevan Mehdi Sobhani told the Iranian news agency CNN.
ArmInfo.The price of liquefied gas averages 100-110 drams, which is due to an increase in prices on the international exchange. Chairman of the Commission for the Protection of Competition (KPC) Gegham Gevorgyan stated this during a briefing on July 18, answering questions from journalists. At the same time, he noted that the trend of rising prices is observed not only in our country, but throughout the world.
ArmInfo. The Alliance of Advanced Technology Companies has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC NCA). Cooperation between the parties involves support in organizing the World Congress of Innovation and Technology (WCIT2024/DigiTec) and assistance in attracting international participants.
ArmInfo.Team Systems presented its new Smart Place environmental automation systems, which feature products from world leaders offering smart solutions for apartments, houses, hotels and commercial premises.
ArmInfo. In Armenia, in the first half of 2024, foreign citizens completed 1,737 real estate purchase and sale transactions, which is 21.8% lower than a year ago. Moreover, of the total number of transactions, the share of transactions made by foreigners accounted for 6.4% (versus 9.4% a year earlier). This is evidenced by the data of the RA State Committee for Real Estate Cadastre.
ArmInfo.Prices for apartments in the regions of Armenia increased by 15% annually, and by 6.4% over six months, amounting to an average of 144.8 thousand AMD/1 sq.m. in the first half of 2024. This is evidenced by data from the State Committee of the Real Estate Cadastre of Armenia.
ArmInfo. Wine production in Armenia in January-May 2024 decreased by 32.6% per annum, amounting to 3.8 million liters, sparkling wine (champagne) - by 19.3% to 444.8 thousand liters. This is evidenced by the data of the Statistical Committee.
ArmInfo. In the first quarter of 2024, the unemployment rate in Armenia was 15.5%, while a year earlier for the same period the unemployment rate was slightly lower - 13.7%. This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.
ArmInfo.In 2024, the growth of the Armenian economy will slow down slightly, but will remain at a high level of 6.3%. This is stated in the regional economic review of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) for the summer of 2024.
ArmInfo. The industrial price index began to rise in Armenia. Thus, in January-May 2024, the industrial price index was 102.2% (versus 98.4% in the same period of 2023), amid the sharp acceleration in the y-o-y growth of the industrial sector from 3% to 22% in January-May 2024, up to 1.2 trillion drams ($2.97 billion).
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