ArmInfo. On January 20, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved an updated list of standards and research methods for the EAEU technical regulation "On the Safety of Natural Fuel Gas Prepared for Transportation and/or Use." According to the EEC press service, the  update is essential for maintaining a current evidence base for technical regulations, specifically aligning with the ongoing program  to develop unified interstate standards.

ArmInfo.The economic roadmap for the newly registered "Strong Armenia" party, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and President of Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, has been officially presented. The program centers on five strategic priorities designed to anchor the party's economic  platform.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) predicts a high probability that  the positive momentum for both economic and infrastructure projects  in the South Caucasus will continue throughout 2026. In its annual  report on external risks, the FIS notes that 2025 was characterized  by an intense "race" among global and regional powers for influence  over infrastructure initiatives in the South Caucasus. This  competition, however, has fostered conditions that allowed regional  nations to slightly ease tensions and pursue long-term stability.

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ArmInfo.  The Central Bank of Armenia announced the final withdrawal of this year's second- generation banknotes from circulation. According to a press release from the central bank, after April 15, 2026, citizens will be able to exchange all  second-generation banknotes free of charge at commercial banks  operating in the Republic of Armenia and at the Central Bank without  any restrictions.

ArmInfo. The burden of the trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump in 2025 falls almost entirely on Americans, according to a new study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

ArmInfo.  Starting July 7, Wizz Air will begin flights from the capital of Armenia to the Greek island of Rhodes. This was announced by Armenia International  Airports CJSC.

ArmInfo. When implementing the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project, Armenia should consider global factors rather than focusing  on a specific section of the railway bordering Iran. Gagik  Aghajanyan, executive director of Apaven, one of Armenia's largest  transport and logistics companies, expressed a similar view in an  interview with an ArmInfo correspondent.

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, state-cofinanced programs will not be subject to profit tax, but will  be assessed as assets in constructed buildings and infrastructure.  The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia adopted amendments  to the Tax Code in the first reading at its plenary session on  January 20.

ArmInfo.  The implementation of the "Trump Route" or TRIPP ("Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity") project poses a threat to Armenia's energy security.   This is the view of energy security expert and political scientist  Vahe Davtyan.

ArmInfo. On January 19, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for U.S. Department of State, reported. 

ArmInfo. By December 31, 2025, Armenia's public debt had increased by approximately $1.7 billion, or 13.1%, to $14.531 billion compared to the end of December 2024. At  the end of December 2017, Armenia's total public debt was $6.774  billion, and by the time Nikol Pashinyan's government was formed, at  the end of April 2018, this figure was at $6.867 billion.

ArmInfo. The Armenian government prioritizes competitive procedures for the implementation of various programs. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia is debating amendments to the Law on Procurement and the Civil  Procedure Code in the first reading at its January 20 session.

ArmInfo.Armenia's average annual GDP growth in 2021-2025 (calculated for 2025) reached approximately 8.13%, surpassing the government's  target of 7.0%  for 2021-2026.  Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan presented these figures to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a meeting  at the  Ministry  to discuss the ministry's 2025 performance report.

ArmInfo. An unprecedented decline in demand for whiskey, cognac, and tequila has led to the accumulation of large stockpiles of unsold alcohol at leading global producers, according to the Financial Times.

ArmInfo. The total wealth of the world's dollar billionaires increased by 16% in 2025, three times faster than the average annual growth rate over the past five years, according to Oxfam. The report is traditionally published ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that an Armenian commercial bank has successfully issued an unprecedented volume of Eurobonds on  international financial markets, with investor demand exceeding supply by more than three times.

ArmInfo. Armenia and Egypt are considering the signing of a memorandum of cooperation to regulate labor mobility, as reported by the press service of the  Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, citing the outcomes of a  meeting between the head of the ministry, Arsen Torosyan, and the  Egyptian Ambassador to Armenia, Amal Afifi. The discussions focused  on  several issues, including the protection of labor rights and  procedures for entering the Armenian labor market.

ArmInfo. The Armenian real estate market experienced a notable downturn in 2025, with the total number of transactions falling by approximately 3,800 compared to the  previous year. The decline was most pronounced in the primary housing  market, according to data shared by Suren Tovmasyan, Chairman of the  RA Cadastre Committee, during a press conference on January 19. 

ArmInfo. The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia has reached an agreement with German partners to implement joint innovative and technological projects, as  reported by the ministry's press service, citing the outcomes of a  meeting between Deputy Minister Gevorg Mantashyan and the Mayor of  Potsdam in Germany.