InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4
 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%
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Armenia lifts restrictions on residential construction on plots  smaller than 400 square meters
 Tuesday, March 31 2026 11:47

ArmInfo. Armenia has lifted restrictions on residential construction on plots smaller than 400 square meters. The RA Urban Development Committee announced the corresponding amendments to the building codes "Urban Development. Planning and Construction of Urban and Rural Development."

Armenia lifts restrictions on residential construction on plots  smaller than 400 square meters
 Tuesday, March 31 2026 11:47

ArmInfo. Armenia has lifted restrictions on residential construction on plots smaller than 400 square meters. The RA Urban Development Committee announced the corresponding amendments to the building codes "Urban Development. Planning and Construction of Urban and Rural Development."

Final meeting of  IMF mission to Armenia held at Finance Ministry 
 Monday, March 30 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.  The final meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia was chaired by Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and attended by a delegation led by mission chief Alexander Ferenc Timan.

Final meeting of  IMF mission to Armenia held at Finance Ministry 
 Monday, March 30 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.  The final meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia was chaired by Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and attended by a delegation led by mission chief Alexander Ferenc Timan.

EDB to provide RA Ministry of Finance with $80,000 to develop  employee capacity
 Thursday, March 26 2026 13:10

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement on Technical Assistance "Developing the Capacity of the Management Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. Conducting a Training Seminar" funded by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Armenian Government approves support program for grape processing  enterprises
 Thursday, March 26 2026 19:56

ArmInfo.On March 26, the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers approved the support program for grape processing enterprises and the procedure for providing budget guarantees within its framework. The program aims to mitigate the financial risks of these enterprises associated with export problems and provide them with temporary access to financial resources to continue normal operations.

EDB to provide RA Ministry of Finance with $80,000 to develop  employee capacity
 Thursday, March 26 2026 13:10

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement on Technical Assistance "Developing the Capacity of the Management Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. Conducting a Training Seminar" funded by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Armenian Government approves support program for grape processing  enterprises
 Thursday, March 26 2026 19:56

ArmInfo.On March 26, the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers approved the support program for grape processing enterprises and the procedure for providing budget guarantees within its framework. The program aims to mitigate the financial risks of these enterprises associated with export problems and provide them with temporary access to financial resources to continue normal operations.

Iran plays significant role in import of a number of goods - ACSES
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 13:06

ArmInfo. Although Iran is of little importance to Armenia in terms of transit, it nonetheless plays a significant role in the import of certain goods. For example, in 2025, approximately $50 million worth of Chinese cars were  imported to Armenia through Iran, according to Haykaz Fanyan, head of  the ACSES analytical center.

Mher Grigoryan, IMF Mission Chief in Armenia discuss implementation  of measures under  Stand-By Arrangement
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 14:52

ArmInfo.  Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Alexander Timan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief in Armenia.  Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, was also present at the meeting.

Exchange rates
08.05.2026
RUB4.940.00
USD369.01-0.27
EUR434.14-0.35
GBP502.00-0.96
CAD270.32-0.71
JPY23.54-0.07
CNY54.26-0.04
CHF474.06-0.72