ArmInfo. On February 20, the Armenian government redistributed about 1.6 billion drams from the funds allocated to the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports (MESS) for the implementation of capital programs.

ArmInfo. Chairman of the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia Eduard Hakobyan received a delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia Giorgi Sharvashidze.

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ArmInfo. The goal of the competition was to foster a love and interest in books among teenagers aged 14–18, develop their speed reading, analytical, and opinion-forming skills, and cultivate critical thinking.

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ArmInfo.In the insurance market of Armenia in 2024, premiums began to decrease, and compensations started to lose growth, leading to a decline in profits. This is evidenced by data from the Financial Rating of Insurance Companies of Armenia as of 31.12.2024, prepared by ArmInfo IC based on  published financial reports and missing indicators requested from the insurance companies.

ArmInfo. In 2024, foreign citizens made 3,892 real estate purchase and sale transactions,  accounting for 6.7% of the total volume of transactions. According to data from the State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia, the volume of transactions by foreigners decreased by  13.1% compared to the previous year.  The most active buyers and sellers of real estate in Armenia are citizens of the Russian Federation, the USA, Iran, several European countries and the CIS.

ArmInfo.The opening of the "Zangezur corridor" aligns with France's interests in Central Asian uranium, says political scientist Vahe Davtyan.  

ArmInfo.The acquisition of the Moscow Shopping Mall "Metropolis" by the Armenian company Balchug Capital for $700 million in 2023 has become one of the largest investments in the Eurasian region. This is stated in the latest report from the Eurasian Bank (EDB) "Monitoring of Mutual Investments of the EDB - 2024. Eurasian Region".

ArmInfo. On February 20, Acba Bank will begin the public placement of its two  coupon and  non-documentary AMD bonds in the amount of 3 billion and 4 billion drams. As noted in the Acba Bank statement, the initial placement is expected to be completed on April 10.

ArmInfo. By implementing universal income declaration, the Armenian authorities are addressing  several problems - they streamline the work of law enforcement officers and provide the government with complete oversight of citizens' cash flows, as stated by David Ananyan, PhD in Economics, Director of DSA and former head of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia, in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent.

ArmInfo.High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan and Head of the Military-Industrial Committee of Armenia Aram Jivanyan met with the Minister of State for Defense Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, in Abu Dhabi.

ArmInfo.According to the latest data of the cost of living index for 2025, presented by the Numbeo service, Yerevan has become the most expensive city in the South Caucasus.

ArmInfo. On February 19, RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan held a meeting with Regional  Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Alkis Drakinos. The meeting was also attended by the head of the EBRD office in Armenia, Georgi Akhalkatsi, the press service of the RA  government reported.

ArmInfo. The Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia reports that as of the morning of February 19, roads are closed in  Armenia.

ArmInfo. Russia associates the main prospects for trade and economic cooperation with Iran with such areas as energy, automobile and aircraft manufacturing, shipbuilding, pharmaceuticals, and the development of transport infrastructure.

ArmInfo.Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) has started implementing a new payroll  system for production employees. According to ZCMC's Administrative Director Zara Sianozova, this decision was made because the production segment is the main part of the combine, with a workforce  of around 2,800 people.

ArmInfo. Armenia and the United Arab Emirates have reached an agreement on  implementing joint  programs to advance space technologies and promote scientific and technological progress for the mutual benefit of both countries.

ArmInfo.The Russian-Ukrainian war has radically changed the economic landscape of Armenia. In 2022,  there was a significant increase in money and capital flowing in the country. However, in 2024, there was not only a decrease in this influx, but also an outflow, which poses a serious threat to the stability of the banking system. This is stated in the economic analysis done  by Aghasi Tavadyan, an expert at the Amberd Research  Center and the founder of the analytical portal tvyal.com 

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