Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign
Armenia`s public debt exceeded $14.7 billion by April 1, 2026; per  capita debt burden surpassed $4,700.Armenia`s public debt exceeded $14.7 billion by April 1, 2026; per  capita debt burden surpassed $4,700.
 Deputy Minister of Economy: Armenia`s industry showing clear signs of  stabilization, recovery, and sustainable growth Deputy Minister of Economy: Armenia`s industry showing clear signs of  stabilization, recovery, and sustainable growth
 Regulations under Green Agenda pose significant burden, especially  for small businesses - Frank Hess Regulations under Green Agenda pose significant burden, especially  for small businesses - Frank Hess
Grant Akopian has been elected to the AmCham BoardGrant Akopian has been elected to the AmCham Board
Ministry of High-Tech Industry to change its nameMinistry of High-Tech Industry to change its name
Construction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia to  become new activity subject to licensingConstruction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia to  become new activity subject to licensing
Steps to be taken in Armenia to protect rights of minority  shareholders in joint-stock companiesSteps to be taken in Armenia to protect rights of minority  shareholders in joint-stock companies
Tourist influx to Armenia surges by 28% in AprilTourist influx to Armenia surges by 28% in April
Armenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreasedArmenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreased
Armenian brandy and wine production rebounds in Q1Armenian brandy and wine production rebounds in Q1
Armenia reports 7.3%  growth in power generation for Q1 2026Armenia reports 7.3%  growth in power generation for Q1 2026
Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds from slump with double-digit  growth Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds from slump with double-digit  growth 
Armenia`s metallurgy industry records growth in Q1 2026Armenia`s metallurgy industry records growth in Q1 2026
Armenia`s primary exports: mineral raw materials, precious  metals/stones, machinery, equipment, and finished food productsArmenia`s primary exports: mineral raw materials, precious  metals/stones, machinery, equipment, and finished food products
  EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses through EU-backed guarantee  EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses through EU-backed guarantee
The Power of One Dram to ‘’Vahe Meliksetyan’’ FoundationThe Power of One Dram to ‘’Vahe Meliksetyan’’ Foundation
EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses  through EU- backed guaranteeEIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses  through EU- backed guarantee
EDB announces program for its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in  AlmatyEDB announces program for its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in  Almaty
Y/y economic activity growth 4.1% up to 7.1% in Armenia in Jan-Mar  2026 Y/y economic activity growth 4.1% up to 7.1% in Armenia in Jan-Mar  2026 
Former CEO: ENA owner to never agree to sell company for $380,000Former CEO: ENA owner to never agree to sell company for $380,000
SRC: Construction of customs and logistics center in southern Armenia  scheduled for 2027SRC: Construction of customs and logistics center in southern Armenia  scheduled for 2027
Armenia to collaborate with Rainer Lemoyne Institute on renewable  energyArmenia to collaborate with Rainer Lemoyne Institute on renewable  energy
The international chess tournament supported by IDBank has concludedThe international chess tournament supported by IDBank has concluded
ANC believes Armenia needs a 1,200 MW nuclear power plantANC believes Armenia needs a 1,200 MW nuclear power plant
In Armenia, annual inflation increased from 3.2% to 5.3% in April   due to rising food prices  In Armenia, annual inflation increased from 3.2% to 5.3% in April   due to rising food prices  
We must transition from turnover tax to differentiated VAT system –  Prime MinisterWe must transition from turnover tax to differentiated VAT system –  Prime Minister
20.5 hectares of land in Nor Hachn community to be assigned to State  Property Management Committee20.5 hectares of land in Nor Hachn community to be assigned to State  Property Management Committee
Sergey Martinchuk appointed Visa Regional Manager for Ukraine,  Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and CaucasusSergey Martinchuk appointed Visa Regional Manager for Ukraine,  Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Caucasus
RA government to allocate AMD 25.2mln to develop standard design  allowing sand mining at mouth of Araks river RA government to allocate AMD 25.2mln to develop standard design  allowing sand mining at mouth of Araks river 
AMD 684mln to be allocated to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles  2026 international wine tasting contest in ArmeniaAMD 684mln to be allocated to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles  2026 international wine tasting contest in Armenia
RA president supports development of cooperation with Philip MorrisRA president supports development of cooperation with Philip Morris
AMD 13bln to be allocated for reconstruction of 58 km of roads in  ArmeniaAMD 13bln to be allocated for reconstruction of 58 km of roads in  Armenia
 Armenia experiencing tourism boom to intensify throughout year -  premier  Armenia experiencing tourism boom to intensify throughout year -  premier 
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
RA Ministry of Territorial Administration discusses TRIPP project  with U.S. delegation`s participation RA Ministry of Territorial Administration discusses TRIPP project  with U.S. delegation`s participation 
Zeyro, first Armenian AI to be presented in ArmeniaZeyro, first Armenian AI to be presented in Armenia
Armenian Deputy PMs meet  EIB delegationArmenian Deputy PMs meet  EIB delegation
Government to allocate $10 million for tourism infrastructure in  YeghegisGovernment to allocate $10 million for tourism infrastructure in  Yeghegis
Two Milestones, One Celebration: Moneytun Turns 20, Partnership with AraratBank Marks 10 YearsTwo Milestones, One Celebration: Moneytun Turns 20, Partnership with AraratBank Marks 10 Years
Ardshinbank has reduced interest rates on existing SME loansArdshinbank has reduced interest rates on existing SME loans
Eurasian Economic Forum 2026 gaining momentumEurasian Economic Forum 2026 gaining momentum
Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency delegation  holds discussions at   Ministry of Territorial AdministrationKazakh Atomic Energy Agency delegation  holds discussions at   Ministry of Territorial Administration
Government to restart  agricultural insurance program Government to restart  agricultural insurance program 
Evocabank and Proparco-AFD sign a €20M credit agreementEvocabank and Proparco-AFD sign a €20M credit agreement
Ameriabank and Proparco sign a €75M credit agreement to support Armenian agriculture and small businessesAmeriabank and Proparco sign a €75M credit agreement to support Armenian agriculture and small businesses
ArmInfo FinRating: Tariff increases spur high profit growth for  Armenian insurance companiesArmInfo FinRating: Tariff increases spur high profit growth for  Armenian insurance companies
Yerevan and Ashgabat advocated for intensifying economic cooperationYerevan and Ashgabat advocated for intensifying economic cooperation
Process of community consolidation will continue in Armenia - billProcess of community consolidation will continue in Armenia - bill
Armenian businessmen participating in SelectUSA forum Armenian businessmen participating in SelectUSA forum 
French agency Expertise France to receive same benefits in Armenia as  PROPARCOFrench agency Expertise France to receive same benefits in Armenia as  PROPARCO
Central Bank of Armenia: Rising energy prices, supply chain  disruptions, and changes in trade routes could contribute to  acceleration of inflation in ArmeniaCentral Bank of Armenia: Rising energy prices, supply chain  disruptions, and changes in trade routes could contribute to  acceleration of inflation in Armenia
Economy Minister: Armenia open to Emirati investmentsEconomy Minister: Armenia open to Emirati investments
Central Bank of Armenia hopes for continued high domestic demandCentral Bank of Armenia hopes for continued high domestic demand
Armenia, EU sign Connectivity Partnership DeclarationArmenia, EU sign Connectivity Partnership Declaration
Martin Galstyan re-elected as Chairman of Central Bank of ArmeniaMartin Galstyan re-elected as Chairman of Central Bank of Armenia
Ursula von der Leyen: EU expects Armenia`s resilience and growth  program to leverage 2,5 billion euro in mobilized investmentsUrsula von der Leyen: EU expects Armenia`s resilience and growth  program to leverage 2,5 billion euro in mobilized investments
Risk premiums in Armenia`s banking sector have significantly  decreased - CB chairmanRisk premiums in Armenia`s banking sector have significantly  decreased - CB chairman
RA Central Bank keeps refinancing rate at 6.5%RA Central Bank keeps refinancing rate at 6.5%
Bell Ringing Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange marks Ameriabank’s inclusion in the FTSE 100 as part of LFGBell Ringing Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange marks Ameriabank’s inclusion in the FTSE 100 as part of LFG
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Ministry of High-Tech Industry to change its name
 Monday, May 11 2026 13:24

ArmInfo.  The name of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry will be changed to the Ministry of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence. The corresponding  draft law has been developed and introduced into circulation by the  ministry itself.

Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign
 Monday, May 11 2026 15:59

ArmInfo.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will not be able to attend the EAEU summit scheduled for May 28-29. He made this announcement on May 11 during a  press briefing.

Steps to be taken in Armenia to protect rights of minority  shareholders in joint-stock companies
 Monday, May 11 2026 12:10

ArmInfo.  Steps will be taken in Armenia to protect the rights of minority shareholders in joint-stock companies. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will  discuss amendments to the law "On Joint-Stock Companies" in the first  reading at an extraordinary session on May 11.

Construction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia to  become new activity subject to licensing
 Monday, May 11 2026 12:51

ArmInfo. The construction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia will become a new activity subject to licensing. At an extraordinary session of the  National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on May 11, draft  amendments to the laws "On Licensing," "On Energy," and "On State  Duty" will be discussed in the first reading.

Ministry of High-Tech Industry to change its name
 Monday, May 11 2026 13:24

ArmInfo.  The name of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry will be changed to the Ministry of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence. The corresponding  draft law has been developed and introduced into circulation by the  ministry itself.

Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign
 Monday, May 11 2026 15:59

ArmInfo.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will not be able to attend the EAEU summit scheduled for May 28-29. He made this announcement on May 11 during a  press briefing.

Steps to be taken in Armenia to protect rights of minority  shareholders in joint-stock companies
 Monday, May 11 2026 12:10

ArmInfo.  Steps will be taken in Armenia to protect the rights of minority shareholders in joint-stock companies. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will  discuss amendments to the law "On Joint-Stock Companies" in the first  reading at an extraordinary session on May 11.

Construction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia to  become new activity subject to licensing
 Monday, May 11 2026 12:51

ArmInfo. The construction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia will become a new activity subject to licensing. At an extraordinary session of the  National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on May 11, draft  amendments to the laws "On Licensing," "On Energy," and "On State  Duty" will be discussed in the first reading.

SRC: Construction of customs and logistics center in southern Armenia  scheduled for 2027
 Friday, May 8 2026 11:18

ArmInfo.  Construction of a customs and logistics center in Armenia's Syunik region is scheduled to begin in 2027, according to a statement from the RA State Revenue  Committee.

Former CEO: ENA owner to never agree to sell company for $380,000
 Friday, May 8 2026 12:11

ArmInfo.  David Kazinyan, a member of the Strong Armenia party council and former CEO of Electric Networks of Armenia, confirmed to journalists that the Armenian  government offered shareholders, Samvel Karapetyan's family, $380,000  for the acquisition of ESA. When asked about his readiness to accept  this offer, Ghazinyan responded categorically negatively. "What sane  person could agree to this?" he said.

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