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Coliform bacteria detected in DILI LLC dairy products - plant  operations suspended Coliform bacteria detected in DILI LLC dairy products - plant  operations suspended
AI Solutions, Expanded Geography and Much More. Eventhub`s New Features and OffersAI Solutions, Expanded Geography and Much More. Eventhub`s New Features and Offers
RA vice-premier hosts newly appointed and outgoing Regional Director  for Caucasus and Head of EBRD Armenia OfficeRA vice-premier hosts newly appointed and outgoing Regional Director  for Caucasus and Head of EBRD Armenia Office
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan on AI data center in Gagarin as result of many  years of consistent work Mkhitar Hayrapetyan on AI data center in Gagarin as result of many  years of consistent work
Armenian authorities working to grant international status to Syunik  Airport in KapanArmenian authorities working to grant international status to Syunik  Airport in Kapan
Center Director: Spring and June 2026 in Armenia wettest periods in  recent decadesCenter Director: Spring and June 2026 in Armenia wettest periods in  recent decades
Armenia, European Commission, EIB sign memorandum of understanding on  developing transport connectivityArmenia, European Commission, EIB sign memorandum of understanding on  developing transport connectivity
SRC reminds of changes to procedure for collecting unpaid tax arrearsSRC reminds of changes to procedure for collecting unpaid tax arrears
Armenian Tourism Committee launching large-scale marketing campaign  with CNN media network Armenian Tourism Committee launching large-scale marketing campaign  with CNN media network 
The Minister of Economy received the heads of EU diplomatic missionsThe Minister of Economy received the heads of EU diplomatic missions
Russia may impose a complete ban on diesel fuel exports.Russia may impose a complete ban on diesel fuel exports.
Armenia and Iran discussed measures to increase border capacityArmenia and Iran discussed measures to increase border capacity
Economist on Telecom Transit Agreement: Azerbaijan to gain access to  100 Gbps bandwidthEconomist on Telecom Transit Agreement: Azerbaijan to gain access to  100 Gbps bandwidth
European Commission intends to allocate up to EUR2bln to develop  connectivity in Black Sea region and South CaucasusEuropean Commission intends to allocate up to EUR2bln to develop  connectivity in Black Sea region and South Caucasus
Armenia, Turkey discuss efforts to restore transport links between  two countriesArmenia, Turkey discuss efforts to restore transport links between  two countries
ChatGPT Edu tool presentation to take place in Armenia ChatGPT Edu tool presentation to take place in Armenia
BSTDB and IDBank Sign EUR 10 million Financing Package  to Support SMEs and Trade in ArmeniaBSTDB and IDBank Sign EUR 10 million Financing Package  to Support SMEs and Trade in Armenia
Telecommunications transit between Armenia and Azerbaijan can become  either process of mutually beneficial cooperation or interdependence  - ex-official Telecommunications transit between Armenia and Azerbaijan can become  either process of mutually beneficial cooperation or interdependence  - ex-official 
RA Ministry of Finance: In January-May 2026, Armenia`s state budget  executed with a surplus of AMD 95.8bln RA Ministry of Finance: In January-May 2026, Armenia`s state budget  executed with a surplus of AMD 95.8bln 
NGO Head: If address of competition Universal Health Insurance Fund  Board of Trustees members secret, it`s not hard to guess status of  its resultsNGO Head: If address of competition Universal Health Insurance Fund  Board of Trustees members secret, it`s not hard to guess status of  its results
SRC: Starting July 1, conformity assessment documents to be submitted  to customs authorities for certain goodsSRC: Starting July 1, conformity assessment documents to be submitted  to customs authorities for certain goods
CAFSEP program plans to establish agricultural logistics centers in  Tavush and ShirakCAFSEP program plans to establish agricultural logistics centers in  Tavush and Shirak
Moody’s affirms IDBank’s Ba3 rating with a stable outlookMoody’s affirms IDBank’s Ba3 rating with a stable outlook
Ministry of Economy discussed issues related to Meghri FEZMinistry of Economy discussed issues related to Meghri FEZ
EU to launch Connectivity Agenda Platform for ArmeniaEU to launch Connectivity Agenda Platform for Armenia
Projects implemented in Armenia`s transport and energy sectors  discussed in BrusselsProjects implemented in Armenia`s transport and energy sectors  discussed in Brussels
Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100
An Armenian expert assessed the risks in connection with the signing of a cooperation agreement between An Armenian expert assessed the risks in connection with the signing of a cooperation agreement between "Telecom Armenia" and "Azertelkom."
The Ministry of Territorial Administration of Armenia has initiated a bill recognizing 100% of the shares of Samvel Karapetyan`s ESA as a public priorityThe Ministry of Territorial Administration of Armenia has initiated a bill recognizing 100% of the shares of Samvel Karapetyan`s ESA as a public priority
French Ambassador to Armenia visits Bargushat Tunnel construction  site French Ambassador to Armenia visits Bargushat Tunnel construction  site
Gevorg Papoyan: Armenia s exports of agricultural produce and flowers exceeded 700 tons in three daysGevorg Papoyan: Armenia s exports of agricultural produce and flowers exceeded 700 tons in three days
The Ministry of Regional Development discussed new requirements for subsoil users.The Ministry of Regional Development discussed new requirements for subsoil users.
Telecom Armenia OJSC and AzerTelecom OJSC Sign Internet Traffic Transit AgreementTelecom Armenia OJSC and AzerTelecom OJSC Sign Internet Traffic Transit Agreement
RA finance minister, RA CB governor participate in meeting organized  jointly with IMF and WB RA finance minister, RA CB governor participate in meeting organized  jointly with IMF and WB
Another shipment of Russian grain to be sent to Armenia via transit  through Azerbaijan Another shipment of Russian grain to be sent to Armenia via transit  through Azerbaijan
RF Quality Inspection to test products from Armenia at consumers`  request RF Quality Inspection to test products from Armenia at consumers`  request 
Customs cooperation between Armenia and Georgia discussed in TbilisiCustoms cooperation between Armenia and Georgia discussed in Tbilisi
Implementation of AI Factory construction program to contribute to  development of high-tech sectors  Implementation of AI Factory construction program to contribute to  development of high-tech sectors 
New Consumer Protection Rules to Take Effect in Armenia on July 1New Consumer Protection Rules to Take Effect in Armenia on July 1
In Armenia`s interbank currency market from June 15 to 19, ruble transactions were executed more actively than dollar ones.In Armenia`s interbank currency market from June 15 to 19, ruble transactions were executed more actively than dollar ones.
AraratBank: A New Rhythm of Life for Children with Hearing ImpairmentsAraratBank: A New Rhythm of Life for Children with Hearing Impairments
Chelyabinsk food producers interested in expanding their presence in  Armenian marketChelyabinsk food producers interested in expanding their presence in  Armenian market
EU releases 34mln euros to Armenia to compensate for Russia`s trade  punishmentEU releases 34mln euros to Armenia to compensate for Russia`s trade  punishment
Over past 4-5 years, Armenia`s military-industrial complex made  quantum leap - Mkhitar HayrapetyanOver past 4-5 years, Armenia`s military-industrial complex made  quantum leap - Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Georgia denies reports of Armenian strawberries being re-exported to  Russia under guise of Turkish goodsGeorgia denies reports of Armenian strawberries being re-exported to  Russia under guise of Turkish goods
Ameriabank has Completed Placement of USD 100M Perpetual BondsAmeriabank has Completed Placement of USD 100M Perpetual Bonds
Armenia, Airbus Helicopters sign acquisition of six H145 helicoptersArmenia, Airbus Helicopters sign acquisition of six H145 helicopters
Construction work on Kajaran-Agarak tunnel of North-South transport  corridor is entering new phaseConstruction work on Kajaran-Agarak tunnel of North-South transport  corridor is entering new phase
The EBRD is ready to invest in Armenia`s hotel sector, but there are not enough developed projects – David ManukyanThe EBRD is ready to invest in Armenia`s hotel sector, but there are not enough developed projects – David Manukyan
FlyOne Armenia`s fleet has been expanded with two aircraft – the Airbus A320 and Airbus A321.FlyOne Armenia`s fleet has been expanded with two aircraft – the Airbus A320 and Airbus A321.
Idram and Glovo Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in BarcelonaIdram and Glovo Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Barcelona
Regulator: Telecom operator Viva Armenia`s acquisition of GNC Alfa to  be completed in coming daysRegulator: Telecom operator Viva Armenia`s acquisition of GNC Alfa to  be completed in coming days
Luys Foundation: Public debt service burden remains highLuys Foundation: Public debt service burden remains high
Starting in July of this year, high-quality Armenian tomatoes to be  exported to EuropeStarting in July of this year, high-quality Armenian tomatoes to be  exported to Europe
Top Travel Destinations of 2026: IDBankTop Travel Destinations of 2026: IDBank
Development of livestock breeding in Armenia to be enshrined in  legislationDevelopment of livestock breeding in Armenia to be enshrined in  legislation
Armenia under incumbent premier to continue to work within EAEU -  expert Armenia under incumbent premier to continue to work within EAEU -  expert 
In Armenia, maximum number of shareholders in non-public funds to be  increased from 49 to 99In Armenia, maximum number of shareholders in non-public funds to be  increased from 49 to 99
Armenia wants to fully clarify Real Estate Cadastre by January 1,  2030Armenia wants to fully clarify Real Estate Cadastre by January 1,  2030
Armenian premier proposes revoking tax benefits for small businesses  if they violate cash register receipt issuance rules three times  within year Armenian premier proposes revoking tax benefits for small businesses  if they violate cash register receipt issuance rules three times  within year 
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For first time, institution of restructuring insolvent banks is being  introduced in Armenian banking systemFor first time, institution of restructuring insolvent banks is being  introduced in Armenian banking system
Customs duties not to be charged for delivery of new trolleybuses to  ArmeniaCustoms duties not to be charged for delivery of new trolleybuses to  Armenia
In Armenia, steps have been taken to address the issue of changing the taxation of dividends from shares and stakes in the country`s commercial banksIn Armenia, steps have been taken to address the issue of changing the taxation of dividends from shares and stakes in the country`s commercial banks
Armenia has not received any official information from Russian side  regarding Jermuk products - IOBPP Armenia has not received any official information from Russian side  regarding Jermuk products - IOBPP