In June,  Armenia`s annual inflation rate increased to 3.9%  driven  by higher prices for food  and services
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo. In Armenia's consumer market  in June 2025,  there was  a recorded inflation of 3.9% compared to June 2024,  (higher than the inflation rate of 0.8% a year ago).

Armenian products to enter Cyprus and US markets: CIBRS announces National Warehouse program strategy
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo.  After 3 years of painstaking work, the Council of the International Business Relations Support (CIBRS) has finally announced the National Warehouse program strategy. This program will assist Armenian producers in exporting  their goods to the US and Cyprus markets, as announced by CIBRS head Mariam Manukyan in a conversation with journalists during the event dedicated to the Council's programs and activities on July 3.

European Investment Bank remains Armenia`s key partner in  infrastructure projects - Minister
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia (MTAI) is willing to expand the scope of cooperation with the European Investment Bank (EIB), as stated by the head of MTAI, David Khudatyan, during a meeting with the head of the Eastern Region Public Sector Expansion and EU Neighborhood Policy Lending Department of the European Investment Bank, Matteo Rivellini.

Armenian Parliament gives  "green light" to nationalization of ENA
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo.  During an extraordinary session on July 3, the National Assembly of Armenia approved, in the second and final reading, the draft amendments to the laws "On the Public Services Regulatory Authority" and "On Energy" proposed by the ruling "Civil Contract" faction.  

Armenia`s dividends from ZCMC $113mln since 2022
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo. The Republic of Armenia received about 44 billion 406 million drams ($113 million) in dividends for owning 21.87% of the shares of the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC). Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this on July 3 on a social network.

 Thursday, July 3 2025,

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 Thursday, July 3 2025,

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Ardshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholders
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo. On June 16, Ardshinbank summed up the raffle organized for Mastercard Business cardholders. An online gift raffle was organized and streamed on the bank’s official YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/live/N73Ho9ApFIs).The randomly selected lucky ones won 3 pieces of Apple MacBook Air 13 M4, and the main prize was a 5-day trip to the United Arab Emirates for two.

 Thursday, July 3 2025,

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Armenia extends ban on export of scrap metal until Feb. 1 2026 
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo. The Government of Armenia extends the temporary ban on the movement of a number of goods from the Republic of Armenia to the member states of the Eurasian Economic  Union and on their export to third countries. The decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers on July 3 at a regular meeting.

62 trucks with Armenian brandy cross Russian border 
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo.  Over the past 7 days, 62 trucks loaded with Armenian brandy have crossed the customs border of Russia. This was reported on his Facebook page by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan.

Armenia to fix tariff quota on individual types of goods imported  from Iran 
 Thursday, July 3 2025,

ArmInfo.  Armenia will establish a tariff quota on certain types of goods of Iranian origin imported from the Islamic Republic of Iran to the territory of the Republic of Armenia during 2025. The decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers on July 3 at a regular meeting. 

Narek Karapetyan: Almost all infrastructure companies, except for  ENA, have increased their tariffs for services
 Wednesday, July 2 2025,

ArmInfo.Almost all infrastructure companies, except for Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC, have raised their prices for services in the last 8-9 years.  This was stated in a video address by Narek Karapetyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ENA CJSC.

EIB: Education is one of key areas of partnership between EU-Armenia 
 Wednesday, July 2 2025,

ArmInfo.On July 2, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (MECS) of the Republic of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, received a delegation led by the Head of the Department of the European Investment Bank, Matteo Rivellini. According to the press service of the MECS, the meeting was also  attended by Deputy Minister Araksya Svajyan and Head of the EIB South Caucasus Regional Office Maciej Czura.

 Wednesday, July 2 2025,

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Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister participates in  4th International  Conference on Financing for Development in Seville
 Wednesday, July 2 2025,

ArmInfo.On July 2, in Seville, on the sidelines of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, Deputy Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan participated and delivered remarks at the discussion on "Upholding the multilateral trading system, and harnessing the potential of  science, technology and innovation".

Armenian Prime Minister, President of  Trafigura Group discuss  potential  cooperation  in mining sector  
 Wednesday, July 2 2025,

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the President of Trafigura, Jeremy Weir, one of the world's largest independent oil traders.

ADB to provide Armenia with EUR236 million for construction of  Sisian-Kajaran road
 Wednesday, July 2 2025,

ArmInfo. On July 2, the extraordinary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia discussed the draft agreement with the Asian Development Bank submitted by the RA government for ratification. 

Vassilis Maragos: EU willing to strengthen technological cooperation with Armenia through concrete steps
 Wednesday, July 2 2025,

ArmInfo.  The EU is ready to strengthen technological cooperation with Armenia through concrete  steps, as stated by EU Ambassador to Armenia Vassilis Maragos during a meeting with the Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan.

Ardshinbank at the Forefront of Digital Security: Sponsor and Participant of BugBounty 2025 Event
 Wednesday, July 2 2025,

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank continues to advance its technological offerings by implementing innovative solutions and enhancing its digital environment. Every new service or solution at the bank is designed with security as a priority, since protecting customer data at all levels and maintaining their trust are paramount.

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