New Promotion at Yerevan Mall Ahead of March 8: Idram&IDBank
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo.Spring has arrived, bringing with it the warmest and most anticipated month of the year — Women’s Month. During these days, the city fills with flowers, beautiful gifts, and smiles, and shopping becomes an essential part of the holiday preparations. For many, it is another opportunity to make their beloved women happy and create small but memorable moments for them.

Finance ministry  considers the initiative to increase pensions and  benefits  to be quite risky 
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo. Starting April 1, 2026, the pensions of 623,353 citizens in Armenia will increase by 10,000  drams or more. As for the remaining 39,594 people, their pensions will increase by approximately 8,500 drams.

Nationalizing ENA: A "Budget-Friendly" takeover?
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo. The nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) will not be a major burden on the RA state budget, which is  fortunate for the budget, but unfortunate for the company and critical infrastructure,  as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  while answering journalists' questions during a briefing.

New Offer - Up to AMD 5 Million - Consolidate your Loans and Switch to AraratBank
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo.AraratBank launches a new, attractive loan product, enabling customers to consolidate multiple loans from other financial institutions into a single loan at competitive interest rates.

Armenia and Albania exploring new ways to jointly promote tourism
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo.Armenia and Albania see the importance of expanding cooperation in the tourism sector  through joint programs, mutual participation in leading events, and  the development of business ties.

The Middle East conflict threatens the global economy, says the head of the IMF
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo. The global economy is once again being tested by a new conflict in the Middle East, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday.

Armenia, Microsoft discuss development of joint educational  initiatives 
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo. On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Armenia's Deputy  Minister of High-Tech Industry Ruben Simonyan met with Philippe Roger, Corporate Vice President of Public Sector at Microsoft.

RA Government postpones deadline for Meghri check-point construction 
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo.At its March 5 meeting, the Armenian government approved the proposal to sign the Agreement  "On the Extension of the Implementation Deadline for the Meghri Border Crossing Point Construction Project," signed on February 7, 2020, between the Republic of Armenia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

WB interested in progress in job creation program in Armenia
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo.World Bank Country Director for Armenia Fabrizio Zarkone, at a meeting with Arsen Torosyan, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, in Yerevan, reaffirmed the Bank's commitment to developing the country's social  protection system and advancing the "Job Creation and Social Inclusion" program.

Another shipment of diesel fuel and mineral fertilizers from Russia  sent from Azerbaijan to Armenia
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo.On March 5, another shipment of petroleum products from Azerbaijan was sent from Baku to  Armenia.

Armenia receives two PATWA International Tourism Awards
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia has received two awards at the PATWA (Pacific Travel Publishers Association) International Tourism Awards.

Ameriabank Becomes the First Armenian Company in the List of the 100 Largest Companies on the London Stock Exchange as a Member of Lion Finance Group
 Thursday, March 5 2026,

ArmInfoAmeriabank as part of Lion Finance Group (LFG), has been included in the FTSE 100 index of one of the world’s leading stock exchanges, the London Stock Exchange.

Minister: The universal health insurance system is the most important  guarantee of citizens` health
 Wednesday, March 4 2026,

ArmInfo.Over the past two months alone, 2.5 billion drams have been allocated as compensation for the provision of medications to Armenian citizens, as stated by RA Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan during a government  hour in the National Assembly on March 4.

Armenian authorities  implement several major agricultural risk  insurance programs - Papoyan
 Wednesday, March 4 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenian authorities are implementing several major agricultural risk insurance programs. Minister of Economy Gevork Papoyan shared this information during a government hour in the National Assembly on  March 4.

Arsen Torosyan: Wages in the real sector are growing regardless of  whether we raise the minimum wage or not
 Wednesday, March 4 2026,

ArmInfo.Regardless of whether we raise the minimum wage or not, wages in the real sector are growing, including thanks to competition," as stated by Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan, in response to a parliamentarian's question during a government hour about the government's unfulfilled promise to raise the minimum wage from 75,000 drams to 85,000 drams according to the government's 2021-2026 program.

 Wednesday, March 4 2026,

ArmInfo.

IDBank Expands Travel Benefits of Premium Cards
 Wednesday, March 4 2026,

ArmInfo.We are convinced that buying a ticket to travel to a new destination is one of the best feelings. From that very moment, we are mentally transported to a new — or already beloved — country, enjoying every anticipated day of vacation. But when every stage of your journey is accompanied by comfort, the experience becomes truly complete and unforgettable. And it all starts right at the airport…

Shirak Avia to launch direct flights between Yerevan and Kaliningrad
 Wednesday, March 4 2026,

ArmInfo.Starting April 23, residents of Kaliningrad will have the opportunity to take direct flights to Armenia. The Khrabrovo Airport press service has announced the launch of air service between Yerevan and Kaliningrad.

 Wednesday, March 4 2026,

ArmInfo.

Existing banking mechanisms can mitigate  the risks associated with  the potential splitting of medium-sized enterprises into small ones -  Strong Armenia
 Wednesday, March 4 2026,

ArmInfo.The "Strong Armenia" party, led by renowned businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan, is proposing to apply a zero tax rate to small businesses. Narek Karapetyan, a board member of the party, stated this in an interview with Armenia TV.

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