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The EFSD plans to allocate US$1.5 billion to the Fund`s member countries for investment programs in the energy, water and transport sectorsThe EFSD plans to allocate US$1.5 billion to the Fund`s member countries for investment programs in the energy, water and transport sectors
You Can Now Pay with Idram on Glovo: The Long-Awaited Partnership Is Now a RealityYou Can Now Pay with Idram on Glovo: The Long-Awaited Partnership Is Now a Reality
Armenia and the EBRD discussed opportunities for expanding cooperationArmenia and the EBRD discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation
Leading expert at  KISS: The transfer of the concession for the management of the Armenian Railways to Kazakhstan is a much-discussed issue in Yerevan.Leading expert at KISS: The transfer of the concession for the management of the Armenian Railways to Kazakhstan is a much-discussed issue in Yerevan.
We have become a country living on debt – Samvel Karapetyan assesses the economic situation in ArmeniaWe have become a country living on debt – Samvel Karapetyan assesses the economic situation in Armenia
The EU Council has officially approved temporary measures to liberalize trade with 80% of Armenian products.The EU Council has officially approved temporary measures to liberalize trade with 80% of Armenian products.
Idram`s Idram`s "City of Good Deeds": From Teamwork to Real Charitable Projects
Donations to the diplomatic service bodies of the Republic of Armenia operating abroad amounted to 65.3 million drams, while expenses amounted to 37.5 million drams.Donations to the diplomatic service bodies of the Republic of Armenia operating abroad amounted to 65.3 million drams, while expenses amounted to 37.5 million drams.
Economy Minister: Armenia exported aluminum foil to AzerbaijanEconomy Minister: Armenia exported aluminum foil to Azerbaijan
The Armenian government will finance the renovation of Tigran Petrosyan Street in the capital.The Armenian government will finance the renovation of Tigran Petrosyan Street in the capital.
Papoyan: No significant deviations in Armenian agricultural export volumes in 2026 compared to 2025Papoyan: No significant deviations in Armenian agricultural export volumes in 2026 compared to 2025
Currently, 1.815 million people are beneficiaries of the universal health insurance system, according to the Ministry of Health.Currently, 1.815 million people are beneficiaries of the universal health insurance system, according to the Ministry of Health.
The Jermuk Group company, owned by the family of the governor of Armenia’s Vayots Dzor Province, will receive preferential treatment when importing raw materials and equipment.The Jermuk Group company, owned by the family of the governor of Armenia’s Vayots Dzor Province, will receive preferential treatment when importing raw materials and equipment.
Work will be carried out in Armenia to modernize existing standards in various sectors of the economyWork will be carried out in Armenia to modernize existing standards in various sectors of the economy
Armenian-American Business Council EstablishedArmenian-American Business Council Established
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia discussed the modernization of road and water infrastructure with the EBRD delegationThe Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia discussed the modernization of road and water infrastructure with the EBRD delegation
Yerevan notes the importance of EBRD support in developing small businesses in ArmeniaYerevan notes the importance of EBRD support in developing small businesses in Armenia
The Chairman of the Water Committee of Armenia held talks with IMF representativesThe Chairman of the Water Committee of Armenia held talks with IMF representatives
The head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance discussed the modernization of border infrastructure with the EBRD delegation.The head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance discussed the modernization of border infrastructure with the EBRD delegation.
The Ministry of Regional Development and the IMF delegation discussed the sustainability of Armenia`s energy sectorThe Ministry of Regional Development and the IMF delegation discussed the sustainability of Armenia`s energy sector
Armenia is stepping up training specialists to export agricultural products to the EUArmenia is stepping up training specialists to export agricultural products to the EU
Armenian and EU officials discussed the prospects of connecting the South Caucasus energy systems to Turkey`s energy system.Armenian and EU officials discussed the prospects of connecting the South Caucasus energy systems to Turkey`s energy system.
The Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration presented Armenia`s steps to develop international transport links in Geneva.The Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration presented Armenia`s steps to develop international transport links in Geneva.
The Asian Development Bank has updated its economic outlook forecast, taking into account the overcoming of prolonged energy shocks and El Niño. The forecast for Armenia’s GDP growth in 2026–2027 has been maintained at 5–5.5%The Asian Development Bank has updated its economic outlook forecast, taking into account the overcoming of prolonged energy shocks and El Niño. The forecast for Armenia’s GDP growth in 2026–2027 has been maintained at 5–5.5%
Firebird`s computing infrastructure capacity will reach 100,000 GPUs.Firebird`s computing infrastructure capacity will reach 100,000 GPUs.
This year, DigiTec will become the largest AI platform in the region.This year, DigiTec will become the largest AI platform in the region.
Members of the Armenian National Assembly and an IMF representative discussed Armenia`s fiscal policy.Members of the Armenian National Assembly and an IMF representative discussed Armenia`s fiscal policy.
From Car Selection to Purchase – All in One Place: Ameriabank to Present its Myar.am Platform and Special Offers at Armenian Auto ShowFrom Car Selection to Purchase – All in One Place: Ameriabank to Present its Myar.am Platform and Special Offers at Armenian Auto Show
Russia’s agriculture minister assessed the prospects for Armenian exports to EU countriesRussia’s agriculture minister assessed the prospects for Armenian exports to EU countries
Ardshinbank Participates in International Exhibition in ChinaArdshinbank Participates in International Exhibition in China
Deputy Minister: Armenia Is Interested in Integrating Armenia’s Road and Railway Network into Broader Regional and Interregional ProjectsDeputy Minister: Armenia Is Interested in Integrating Armenia’s Road and Railway Network into Broader Regional and Interregional Projects
Over the first 8 months of 2026, Armenia’s state budget revenues increased by 14.4%Over the first 8 months of 2026, Armenia’s state budget revenues increased by 14.4%
Deputy Prime Minister: Armenia highly values the cooperation framework established with the Asian Development BankDeputy Prime Minister: Armenia highly values the cooperation framework established with the Asian Development Bank
AIR FEST ARMENIA VII will once again bring together thousands of aviation enthusiastsAIR FEST ARMENIA VII will once again bring together thousands of aviation enthusiasts
The Central Bank of Armenia and the National Bank of Georgia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the financial sector.The Central Bank of Armenia and the National Bank of Georgia signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the financial sector.
Armenia and China deepen cooperation in international freight and passenger transportationArmenia and China deepen cooperation in international freight and passenger transportation
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IDBank and the “Dekavva Fund” Stand with People from ArtsakhIDBank and the “Dekavva Fund” Stand with People from Artsakh
Gevorg Papoyan presented the steps being taken to develop medical tourism in Armenia.Gevorg Papoyan presented the steps being taken to develop medical tourism in Armenia.
Head of the RA National Assembly Commission: There is great potential for developing trade and economic relations with ChinaHead of the RA National Assembly Commission: There is great potential for developing trade and economic relations with China
Armenia will extend its temporary ban on whitefish caviar exports.Armenia will extend its temporary ban on whitefish caviar exports.
Armenia and Montenegro intend to expand cooperation in the tourism sector.Armenia and Montenegro intend to expand cooperation in the tourism sector.
The Armenian PSRC delegation is participating in the 9th World Energy Regulators ForumThe Armenian PSRC delegation is participating in the 9th World Energy Regulators Forum
Bloomberg: By the end of 2027, the data center in Hrazdan will reach a capacity of 300 megawatts, and the number of advanced Nvidia chips for artificial intelligence installed in the center will exceed 70,000.Bloomberg: By the end of 2027, the data center in Hrazdan will reach a capacity of 300 megawatts, and the number of advanced Nvidia chips for artificial intelligence installed in the center will exceed 70,000.
A deputy from the ruling party: salaries will be increased not only for the highest government officials, but also for 20,000 civil servants.A deputy from the ruling party: salaries will be increased not only for the highest government officials, but also for 20,000 civil servants.
The Central Bank of Armenia held a seminar in Dilijan with the participation of the Nobel Prize LaureateThe Central Bank of Armenia held a seminar in Dilijan with the participation of the Nobel Prize Laureate
FLYONE ARMENIA launches flights on the Yerevan-Belgrade-Yerevan routeFLYONE ARMENIA launches flights on the Yerevan-Belgrade-Yerevan route
Martin Galstyan: Together with the government and partners, we are embarking on the creation of the “Evidence-to-Policy Lab”Martin Galstyan: Together with the government and partners, we are embarking on the creation of the “Evidence-to-Policy Lab”
Customs and logistics centers in Yerevan and Syunik will be certified according to LEED standardsCustoms and logistics centers in Yerevan and Syunik will be certified according to LEED standards
The Minister of Economy discussed opportunities for developing medical tourism in Armenia with the secretary-general of the UNWTOThe Minister of Economy discussed opportunities for developing medical tourism in Armenia with the secretary-general of the UNWTO
Inflows of transfers to Armenia accelerated sharply over the first 7 months of 2026, reaching $4.5 billion, with a leading 69% coming from RussiaInflows of transfers to Armenia accelerated sharply over the first 7 months of 2026, reaching $4.5 billion, with a leading 69% coming from Russia
Armenia and Jordan Discussed Opportunities for Cooperation in the Energy SectorArmenia and Jordan Discussed Opportunities for Cooperation in the Energy Sector
Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia held a meeting with the Nobel prize laureate in economicsPrime Minister of the Republic of Armenia held a meeting with the Nobel prize laureate in economics
Russia’s ambassador visited the Zangezur and Agarak copper-molybdenum plantsRussia’s ambassador visited the Zangezur and Agarak copper-molybdenum plants
Head of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee to participate in meeting of Executive Council of the Intra-European Organisation of Tax AdministrationsHead of Armenia’s State Revenue Committee to participate in meeting of Executive Council of the Intra-European Organisation of Tax Administrations
Huawei and the Armenian Enterprise Incubator Foundation sign a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in AI fieldsHuawei and the Armenian Enterprise Incubator Foundation sign a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in AI fields
The state is in discussions with the private sector to increase the minimum wage, according to a deputy.The state is in discussions with the private sector to increase the minimum wage, according to a deputy.
On Armenia’s interbank foreign exchange market, both dollar and ruble transactions were actively conducted from September 14 to 18On Armenia’s interbank foreign exchange market, both dollar and ruble transactions were actively conducted from September 14 to 18
State Revenue Committee and IMF to Expand Cooperation to Improve Tax Administration EfficiencyState Revenue Committee and IMF to Expand Cooperation to Improve Tax Administration Efficiency
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Leading expert at KISS: The transfer of the concession for the management of the Armenian Railways to Kazakhstan is a much-discussed issue in Yerevan.

 Thursday, September 24 2026
Leading expert at  KISS: The transfer of the concession for the management of the Armenian Railways to Kazakhstan is a much-discussed issue in Yerevan.

ArmInfo. The transfer of the concession for the management of Armenia's railways to Kazakhstan is a much-discussed issue in Yerevan. Alisher Abdreshev, a leading expert at the Department of European and American Studies at the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KISS), stated this in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent on September 24 on the sidelines of the APRI Armenia 2026 forum.

Economy

The EFSD plans to allocate US$1.5 billion to the Fund`s member countries for investment programs in the energy, water and transport sectors

ArmInfo. RA Deputy Minister of Finance Edgar Mkrtchyan participated in a strategic meeting of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development. The Fund's performance for 2022-2026 and priorities for the next five years were discussed, according to a statement from the press service of the RA Ministry of Finance.

Armenia and the EBRD discussed opportunities for expanding cooperation

ArmInfo. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan received a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), led by Elisabetta Falchetti, Executive Director for Turkey and the Caucasus.

The EU Council has officially approved temporary measures to liberalize trade with 80% of Armenian products.
Economy Minister: Armenia exported aluminum foil to Azerbaijan

Finance and banks

You Can Now Pay with Idram on Glovo: The Long-Awaited Partnership Is Now a Reality

ArmInfo. It is now possible to pay with Idram when placing orders on Glovo, as officially announced during an event celebrating Glovo Armenia’s 5th anniversary. From now on, when placing an order, simply select Idram from the available payment methods and complete the payment through the Idram&IDBank app.

Idram`s "City of Good Deeds": From Teamwork to Real Charitable Projects

ArmInfo. “City of Good Deeds” was the theme of Idram’s annual team-building event this year, which stood out for its unique purpose.

Donations to the diplomatic service bodies of the Republic of Armenia operating abroad amounted to 65.3 million drams, while expenses amounted to 37.5 million drams.
From Car Selection to Purchase – All in One Place: Ameriabank to Present its Myar.am Platform and Special Offers at Armenian Auto Show

Insurance

The Government of the Republic of Armenia will allocate 3.5 billion drams to the universal health insurance process

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will allocate 3.5 billion drams to ensure the subsidization of contributions paid into the universal health insurance system. The decision was made at a government meeting on September 17.

In Armenia, the decline in the MTPL loss ratio slowed, but policies continued to rise in price.

ArmInfo.  The loss ratio for mandatory motor third-party liability insurance (MTPL) in Armenia decreased to 73.2% in January-August 2026 from 74% over the same period in 2025. This was observed against the backdrop of an acceleration in the annual growth of the number of active policies from 7.8% to 9.6%, insurance premiums from 17.5% to 17.8%, and a more noticeable acceleration in the growth of claims paid from 6.6% to 18.7%.

The Armenian Ministry of Health will hold a new competition to fill the position of Director General of the Universal Health Insurance Fund
ArmInfo FinRating: MTPL premiums continue to rise, while health  insurance premiums decline
Statistics

Armenia’s poverty rate at the end of 2025 will be lower than the 2024 figure — Arsen Torosyan

Arminfo. The poverty rate in Armenia at the end of 2025 will be lower than the 2024 figure. Minister of Labor and Well-Being Arsen Torosyan said this during the government question-and-answer session in Parliament, responding to questions from lawmakers.

In January–August 2026, 1.467 million tourists visited Armenia.

ArmInfo. In January-August 2026, Armenia was visited by 1.467 million tourists, 1.7% below the figure recorded a year earlier.

Natural gas imports into Armenia increased by 15.5% in the first half of 2026, while liquefied gas imports rose by 8.5%.
In the first half of 2026, Armenia reduced imports of petroleum products by 34.8%
Digest

Turk-Internet.com: The Firebird project in combination with TRIPP may change not only the transportation but also the digital map of the South Caucasus

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Firebird project, combined with TRIPP (Trump’s Route for International Peace and Prosperity), could change not only the transportation but also the digital map of the South Caucasus. This is reported by the Turkish publication Turk-Internet.com.

Global Economy Remains Resilient Despite Impact of Energy Shock — EDB

ArmInfo. The global economy remains resilient despite the impact of the energy shock. In the United States, domestic demand and investment remain strong; in the eurozone, signs of stabilization have emerged after a weak start to the year; and China is maintaining high growth rates through exports and the development of high-tech industries. This is stated in the new issue of the Macroeconomic Review prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Russia`s low-power nuclear power plants are unrivaled in the world, says Vladimir Putin.
Georgia launches major reconstruction of key route connecting Armenia  to Russia

Energy

The Ministry of Regional Development and the IMF delegation discussed the sustainability of Armenia`s energy sector

ArmInfo. Narek Apitonyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, today received Alexander Ferenc Timan, Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission to Armenia, and Natalia Novtova, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia.

Armenian and EU officials discussed the prospects of connecting the South Caucasus energy systems to Turkey`s energy system.

ArmInfo. Possible steps to connect the energy systems of the South Caucasus to the Turkish energy system were discussed at a meeting in Tbilisi between Mesrop Mesropyan, Chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission of Armenia, Pedro Verdello, Chairman of the Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER), and representatives of the EU4Energy program. The meeting was held as part of the 9th World Forum on Energy Regulations (WFER IX), held in Tbilisi.

The Armenian PSRC delegation is participating in the 9th World Energy Regulators Forum
Armenia and Jordan Discussed Opportunities for Cooperation in the Energy Sector

Technology

Firebird`s computing infrastructure capacity will reach 100,000 GPUs.

ArmInfo. Within the three phases of the Firebird AI Factory construction project in Hrazdan, the computing infrastructure will reach 100,000 GPUs. This was announced by Firebird co-founder Alexander Yesayan during a press conference on September 23.

This year, DigiTec will become the largest AI platform in the region.

ArmInfo. This year, Armenia's premier technology event, the DigiTec exhibition and conference, will become one of the largest platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) in the region. Armen Kocharyan, Chairman of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), announced this at a press conference on September 23.

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Huawei and the Armenian Enterprise Incubator Foundation sign a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in AI fields
Real estate

The head of the Cadastre Committee of Armenia will travel to Moscow for a session of the Interstate Council on Geodesy of the CIS member states

ArmInfo. The Armenian delegation, led by Suren Tovmasyan, Head of the Cadastre Committee, will participate in the 48th session of the Interstate Council on Geodesy, Cartography, Cadastre, and Remote Sensing of the Earth of the CIS Member States in Moscow. The decision to send Tovmasyan was signed by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the government press service reported.

Apartment prices on the rise across Armenia, with regional markets  leading the surge

ArmInfo.During the first half of 2026, the average market price for multi-apartment housing in Yerevan grew by 9.1% year-on-year—a sharp acceleration compared to the modest 0.9% growth recorded during the same period last year—reaching an average of 505,900 drams per square meter.

Government decision: Real estate mortgage transactions to be  conducted online and without a notary
Armenia wants to fully clarify Real Estate Cadastre by January 1,  2030
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