ArmInfo. Armenia has already managed to export 105 thousand tons of agricultural products, which is 2 times more than a year ago. Deputy Minister of Economy Arman  Khojoyan announced this. In particular, he noted that out of the  total volume of exported agricultural products, 44 thousand tons are  fruits and berries, and 61 thousand tons are vegetables.

ArmInfo.The EU is one of Armenia's key partners in the implementation of ambitious reforms.  Acting Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mher  Grigoryan announced on July 9 in Yerevan during a briefing with  European Union Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver  Varhelyi.

ArmInfo.During the meeting, Acting Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Hayk Chobanyan and Extraordinary Ambassador of Greece to the Republic of Armenia  Evangelos Tournakis stressed the importance of the parties' interest  in expanding the framework of cooperation in the field of high-tech  industry.

ArmInfo.On June 4-6, within the framework of the “Bigidream” project of “The Armenian exists” public organization, a children's educational, entertaining, competitive music festival was held, which brought together smart, strong, creative children from Artsakh and Armenia. By filling out the relevant application and sharing it on social networks, children participate in the competition and present their dreams.

ArmInfo. The EDB forecasts the growth of the  Armenian economy by 4.2% in 2021. This is stated in the  "Macroeconomic Forecast: The Return of Inflation: For How Long and  Should We Fear It'' prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank.

ArmInfo.The Armenian government will invest $ 7 million in the Armenia-EU investment fund supporting SMEs, which activities are aimed at making investments in the real  sector of the economy. The decision was made on July 8 at a  government meeting.

ArmInfo. Due to climate warming, the air temperature rises every year, so today it is necessary to adapt to the expected new climatic conditions. A similar opinion was  expressed by acting Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan.

ArmInfo. Armenia's foreign trade turnover with the EU countries in January-May 2021 reached 16.6% growth (from a 19.8% decline a year earlier), amounting to $ 573.2  million.

ArmInfoArmenia's foreign trade turnover with the EAEU countries in January-May 2021 compared to the same period of 2020 increased by 11.1% (against 3.2% growth a year  earlier), amounting to $ 909.2 million, as evidenced by the final  data of the RA Statistical Committee.

ArmInfo.The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has published an updated macroeconomic forecast for the Bank's operating region for 2021 and the medium term. In March, EDB analysts projected a strong recovery in the Bank's member states, but the reality of the first half of the year exceeded expectations.

ArmInfo.Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has affirmed the Ba3 long-term local and foreign currency deposit ratings of Ameriabank, revising the outlook to Stable from Negative.

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ArmInfo.Every week, the Armenian Federation of Street Workout organizes outdoor workouts for residents of communities where professional workout areas exist. According to Arthur Harutyunyan, Head of the Federation, the goal is to popularize healthy lifestyle and form a new culture.

ArmInfo. Russia and China remain the main foreign trade partners of Armenia.

ArmInfo.In Armenia, in January-May 2021, electricity generation amounted to 3310.3 million kWh, with a slowdown in y-o-y growth from 8.3% to 2%. And over the month alone,  it slightly slowed down the decline from April 13% to May 12.9%,  amounting to 557.3 million kWh.  This is evidenced by the data of the  RA Statistical Committee.  According to statistics, in January-May  2021, compared to the same period in 2020, electricity generation 

ArmInfo. In January-May 2021, aluminum foil production decreased by 3% per annum (against 12.9% growth a year earlier), amounting to 14.087 thousand tons. This is  evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

ArmInfo.Armenia's foreign trade turnover in January-May 2021 amounted to $ 2.9 billion, with an improvement in y-o-y dynamics to 11.6% growth (from an 11.2% decline  a year earlier). Moreover, higher growth was shown by exports (20.8%)  than imports (6.7%), with a trend reversal from the downward 8.1% and  12.8%, respectively, a year earlier. According to the final data of  the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, the volume of  exports reached $ 1.1 billion, and imports reached $ 1.8 billion.

ArmInfo.The metallurgical industry of Armenia slowed down the y-o-y production growth in January-May 2021 to 17% from 24.4% in the same period of 2020. This is evidenced  by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

ArmInfo.The volume of industrial production in Armenia in January- May 2021, against the same period a year ago, slightly slowed down the y-o-y growth rate - from 2.4% to  2.3%, which was due to a slowdown in the growth of the mining  industry and a slowdown in the decline in manufacturing output. This  is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

ArmInfo. In Q1 2021, the unemployment rate in Armenia decreased to 17% from 19.7% in Q1 2020 (against 21.5% in the same period of 2019). This is evidenced by the  data of the RA Statistical Committee.