Armenia and Iran agreed to jointly oversee construction of 400 kV  power line
 Friday, June 26 2026,

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Narek Apitonyan received an Iranian delegation.

Russia expands restrictions on imports of all fish products from  Armenia
 Friday, June 26 2026,

ArmInfo.Russia has expanded restrictions on imports of fish products from Armenia, temporarily suspending certification of products from two more Armenian companies until they resolve previously identified violations. Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) told TASS. Thus, all imports of fish products from Armenia have been suspended.

Armenia`s Economy Minister discussed current government support programs with exporters.
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo. On June 25, the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, held a meeting with exporters. Deputy Minister Anushik Avetyan also took part in the meeting, the press service of the Ministry of Economy reported.

In Yerevan, issues were discussed concerning the export of agricultural products and flowers transported from Armenia to the United States and to other countries via Turkey.
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo. On June 25, the head of the Food Safety Inspection Body of the Republic of Armenia, Tigran Petrosyan, received Rishan Chaudhry, the USDA agricultural trade representative at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara; Demnu Dzirkvadze, senior agricultural specialist (USDA) at the U.S. Embassy in Georgia; and Edward Eichler, head of the Economic and Commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia.

Armenia’s Largest QR Payment Systems to Collaborate: ArcaQR – IdramNet
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

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.

Facilitating access for Armenian agricultural products to EU markets  main agenda item during European Commission President`s visit to  Armenia
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

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.

The EDB Board approved the Bank`s Development Strategy for 2027–2031.
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, chaired a meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Development Bank. The results of the organization's activities for 2025 were reviewed and a new Development Strategy for the bank for 2027–2031 was approved.

Armenia needs to revisit issue of quality standards - RA premier 
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

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.

A meeting between Indian and Armenian entrepreneurs will take place
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

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.

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

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.

RA government to allocate additional AMD 10bln to pay cashback on  non-cash purchases for pensioners
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

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.

Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerated industrial price  index
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

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%.

Armenia to receive EUR 80mln loan from OPEC Fund for International  Development
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia will receive an 80 million euro loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development, which will be used to fill the country's state budget  deficit. The decision to this effect was made at a government meeting  on June 25.

Armenia plans to implement IMEI code control system for cell phones
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

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.

EDB analysts do not expect significant revisions to Armenia`s  economic growth rate in 2026
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) does not expect significant revisions to  Armenia's economic growth rate in 2026. Alexey Kuznetsov, Head of the  EDB's Research Directorate, stated this to journalists on June 25 in  Almaty on the sidelines of the annual meeting and business forum  marking the bank's 20th anniversary. He recalled that the EDB's  latest macroeconomic forecast was released just a week or two ago.

 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo.

In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates from 5.7% to 8% in  January-May 2026, but foreign trade remains in decline
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

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.

 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo.

Preparation of design and estimate documents for construction of  football stadium in Geahovit underway 
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo.Armenia has begun the process of acquiring design and estimate documentation for the construction of a football stadium in accordance with UEFA standards in the administrative territory of the village of Getahovit in the Ijevan community.

Podguzov: EDB to strive to formulate sound and effective country  strategy for Armenia for 2027-2031
 Thursday, June 25 2026,

ArmInfo.The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will strive to formulate a sound and effective country strategy for Armenia for 2027-2031. Nikolay Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board, announced this on June 25 in Almaty during a conversation with journalists at the annual meeting  and business forum dedicated to the bank's 20th anniversary.

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