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Armenia’s Largest QR Payment Systems to Collaborate: ArcaQR – IdramNetArmenia’s Largest QR Payment Systems to Collaborate: ArcaQR – IdramNet
 Facilitating access for Armenian agricultural products to EU markets  main agenda item during European Commission President`s visit to  Armenia Facilitating access for Armenian agricultural products to EU markets  main agenda item during European Commission President`s visit to  Armenia
Armenia needs to revisit issue of quality standards - RA premier Armenia needs to revisit issue of quality standards - RA premier 
A meeting between Indian and Armenian entrepreneurs will take placeA meeting between Indian and Armenian entrepreneurs will take place
If there is no free movement, then there is no EAEU - RA premierIf there is no free movement, then there is no EAEU - RA premier
 RA government to allocate additional AMD 10bln to pay cashback on  non-cash purchases for pensioners RA government to allocate additional AMD 10bln to pay cashback on  non-cash purchases for pensioners
Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerated industrial price  indexDouble-digit growth in industrial sector accelerated industrial price  index
 Armenia to receive EUR 80mln loan from OPEC Fund for International  Development Armenia to receive EUR 80mln loan from OPEC Fund for International  Development
 Armenia plans to implement IMEI code control system for cell phones Armenia plans to implement IMEI code control system for cell phones
EDB analysts do not expect significant revisions to Armenia`s  economic growth rate in 2026EDB analysts do not expect significant revisions to Armenia`s  economic growth rate in 2026
In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates from 5.7% to 8% in  January-May 2026, but foreign trade remains in declineIn Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates from 5.7% to 8% in  January-May 2026, but foreign trade remains in decline
Preparation of design and estimate documents for construction of  football stadium in Geahovit underway Preparation of design and estimate documents for construction of  football stadium in Geahovit underway 
Podguzov: EDB to strive to formulate sound and effective country  strategy for Armenia for 2027-2031Podguzov: EDB to strive to formulate sound and effective country  strategy for Armenia for 2027-2031
Armenian government approved signing of intergovernmental agreement  with Uzbekistan on international road transportArmenian government approved signing of intergovernmental agreement  with Uzbekistan on international road transport
Armenian premier announces discussions on Eurasian Economic UnionArmenian premier announces discussions on Eurasian Economic Union
Armenian authorities to provide assistance to farmers facing  restrictions on exporting their produce to Russian FederationArmenian authorities to provide assistance to farmers facing restrictions on exporting their produce to Russian Federation
Podguzov: Eurasian connectivity not abstract topic for Armenia, but  factor in trade developmentPodguzov: Eurasian connectivity not abstract topic for Armenia, but  factor in trade development
RA vice-premier participates in annual meeting of Eurasian  Development Bank CouncilRA vice-premier participates in annual meeting of Eurasian  Development Bank Council
Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry opens representative  office in ArmeniaUkrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry opens representative  office in Armenia
Finance Minister: EDB`s priorities within new strategy for 2027-2031  critical for Armenia`s futureFinance Minister: EDB`s priorities within new strategy for 2027-2031  critical for Armenia`s future
Numbeo: Yerevan most expensive capital in South Caucasus in terms of  cost of livingNumbeo: Yerevan most expensive capital in South Caucasus in terms of  cost of living
Members of the Board of Trustees of the Universal Medical Insurance Fund and its general director have been elected.Members of the Board of Trustees of the Universal Medical Insurance Fund and its general director have been elected.
Up to 20% idcoin for International Shopping with IDBank Visa CardsUp to 20% idcoin for International Shopping with IDBank Visa Cards
 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
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If there is no free movement, then there is no EAEU - RA premier

 Thursday, June 25 2026
If there is no free movement, then there is no EAEU - RA premier

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is based on four basic principles: free movement of goods, services, labor, and finance. If there is no free flow, then  there is no EAEU.

Economy

Facilitating access for Armenian agricultural products to EU markets  main agenda item during European Commission President`s visit to  Armenia

ArmInfo.  One of the key issues on the agenda of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit will be the possibility of facilitating access for Armenian  agricultural products to EU markets. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan stated this while answering journalists' questions.

Armenia needs to revisit issue of quality standards - RA premier 

ArmInfo.  Armenia needs to revisit the issue of quality standards, as their absence in many areas is damaging the country's credibility. RA Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan stated this at a government meeting on June 25.

Preparation of design and estimate documents for construction of  football stadium in Geahovit underway 
Podguzov: EDB to strive to formulate sound and effective country  strategy for Armenia for 2027-2031

Finance and banks

Armenia’s Largest QR Payment Systems to Collaborate: ArcaQR – IdramNet

ArmInfo. Armenia’s two largest QR payment systems, IdramNet and ArcaQR, are joining forces to enable interoperability between their networks. As a result, Idram users will now be able to make fast and convenient payments by simply scanning ArcaQR codes directly through the Idram&IDBank app.

RA government to allocate additional AMD 10bln to pay cashback on  non-cash purchases for pensioners

ArmInfo.  The RA government will allocate an additional 10 billion drams to pay cashback on non-cash purchases for pensioners. The decision was made at the Cabinet  meeting on June 25.

Armenia to receive EUR 80mln loan from OPEC Fund for International  Development
Up to 20% idcoin for International Shopping with IDBank Visa Cards

Insurance

Members of the Board of Trustees of the Universal Medical Insurance Fund and its general director have been elected.

ArmInfo. Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, meetings of the selection commission were held to choose members of the Board of Trustees of the Universal Health Insurance Fund and its general director, the press service of the cabinet of ministers reports.

NGO Head: If address of competition Universal Health Insurance Fund  Board of Trustees members secret, it`s not hard to guess status of  its results

ArmInfo.The competition for a vacant position as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Universal Health Insurance Fund was supposed to take place today. Anush Poghosyan, president of the NGO "Right to Health," announced this on her Facebook page.

AMD 5.548bln to be allocated to subsidize insurance premiums for  employees in universal health insurance system
"Zinap" CEO: 2025 marked the largest surplus between income and  expenditures in the fund`s history
Statistics

Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerated industrial price  index

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index increased significantly in January-May 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, from 102.1% to 108.9%.

In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates from 5.7% to 8% in  January-May 2026, but foreign trade remains in decline

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 8% annually in January-May 2026 (from 5.7% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector,  having managed to reach double-digit growth from the recession, has  recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to  preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, foreign trade is  still in decline, although the decline is now insignificant, in  contrast to the significant decline seen a year ago.

Real estate transactions by foreigners in Armenia rise by  32.3% YoY
Yerevan apartment prices continue to rise amid surge in real estate  transactions
Digest

A meeting between Indian and Armenian entrepreneurs will take place

ArmInfo.On June 27, at the  initiative of ARM.IND GROUP, an Armenian company that promotes  business, cultural, educational, and tourism cooperation between  Armenia and India, a business meeting will be held to establish  contacts between Indian and Armenian entrepreneurs.

European Commission intends to allocate up to EUR2bln to develop  connectivity in Black Sea region and South Caucasus

ArmInfo.  The European Commission announced the launch of the Connectivity Agenda Platform  (CAP) and concluded agreements with international financial  institutions that will mobilize up to EUR2 billion for strategic  investments in developing connectivity in the Black Sea region and  the South Caucasus.

Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100
State Department Spokesperson: American companies sign agreements  worth over $8 Billion with Azerbaijan

Energy

The Ministry of Territorial Administration of Armenia has initiated a bill recognizing 100% of the shares of Samvel Karapetyan`s ESA as a public priority

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia has initiated a draft law by which the government recognizes 100% of the shares of Samvel Karapetyan's "Electric Networks of Armenia" (ENA) company as a public priority. The relevant draft was published by the Commission for Energy and Electricity Development.

Energy sector transformation must be one of most important areas of  our work - premier 

ArmInfo.  Armenia's energy sector needs transformation. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this at a government meeting on June 18.

Slovak company installs alternative water supply system at Armenian  NPP
Khudatyan clarifies why Armenia is in no rush to decide on supplier  for small modular reactor

Technology

Armenia plans to implement IMEI code control system for cell phones

ArmInfo. Armenia plans to implement an IMEI code control system for cell phones. The RA government approved draft amendments to the Law "On Electronic  Communications" at its June 25 meeting.

Mkhitar Hayrapetyan on AI data center in Gagarin as result of many  years of consistent work

ArmInfo. "We arrived at this step by step - through mistakes and constant effort. This project is not a sudden breakthrough, but the result of many years of consistent  work," Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of  Armenia, told Forbes, commenting on the launch of a new data center  for artificial intelligence (AI) in Gagarin, equipped with  cutting-edge NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs.

ChatGPT Edu tool presentation to take place in Armenia
Implementation of AI Factory construction program to contribute to  development of high-tech sectors 
Real estate

Armenia wants to fully clarify Real Estate Cadastre by January 1,  2030

ArmInfo.  Armenia wants to fully clarify the Real Estate Cadastre by January 1, 2030. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss amendments to the laws "On State Registration of Property Rights" and "On Urban Development" in the first reading at its plenary session on June 18.

Armenia dealing with errors in property rights registration

ArmInfo.   Armenia intends to fully clarify the Real Estate Cadastre by January 1, 2030. At its May 19 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on Economic Affairs approved amendments to the laws "On State Registration of Property Rights" and "On Urban Development."

Reverse mortgage institution to be introduced in Armenia
Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025
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