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ArmInfo.On September 24, Ardshinbank’s “Avan” branch officially opened in Yerevan’s Avan administrative district. This marks the bank’s 29th branch in Yerevan and its 72nd across the republic. 

ArmInfo.In 2026, Armenia will reduce appropriations to the Ministry of Defense by approximately 15.2% - from 664.7 billion drams to 563 billion drams  (approximately $1.5 billion), as  noted  in the statement to the  draft state budget for the upcoming year, approved today during a  Cabinet meeting.

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the industrial price index decreased from 102.9% to 102.8% in January-August 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This decline  was noted alongside a shift in the annual dynamics of the industrial  sector, moving from  a 13.7% growth to a 7.8% decline, with a volume  of 1.8 trillion drams ($4.5 billion),  according to preliminary data  from the RA Statistics Committee.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's economic activity growth slowed to 7.1% in January-August 2025 (down from 9% in the same period in 2024). Moreover, the industrial sector,  which was one of a key drivers of growth the previous year, is  weakening the pace of economic growth with its current downturn. 

ArmInfo.The Armenian government approved the loan agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the French Development Agency (FDA). The corresponding draft was presented by RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan during a government session on September 25.

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ArmInfo.This time, as part of the financial literacy campaign, a webinar was held for about 200 school-age girls participating in the “STEM Promotion Awards 2025” program of the Feminno NGO. 

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the growing prices of medical  services have led to an increase in the loss ratio for medical  insurance (both voluntary and with social packages - Ed.), reaching  69% by the end of the first half of 2025, as evidenced by the  Financial Rating of Armenian Insurance Companies as of June 30, 2025,  prepared by ArmInfo Investment Company based on published financial  reports and additional data requested from insurance companies.

ArmInfo.Armenia's GDP growth in 2026 is projected to be 5.4%, with a deflator of 3%, and a deficit of 4.5%. "The budget is clearly an investment in human  capital," as stated by Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan  during a  regular meeting on September 25, when presenting the country's draft  state budget for the upcoming year. 

ArmInfo.Armenia's economic growth moderated from 5.9 per cent in 2024 to 5.5 per cent year on year in the first half of 2025, as the exceptional post2022 boom  faded, and industry contracted. Growth was increasingly supported by  public investment and other sources of domestic demand as the effects  of re-export and migration subsided. 

ArmInfo. Armenia participated for the first time in the Tourism Standards  International Conference, organized by the Georgian Tourism  Association (GTA) in Tbilisi.

ArmInfo.The Armenian government has allocated an additional 3 billion 219 million drams ($11.3 million) to finance a cashback program for pensioners and  beneficiaries for the period from October to December 2025. The  decision was made on September 25 at a regular meeting.

ArmInfo. It would be most logical for Armenia to build a new Russian-designed nuclear power unit. IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy Mikhail Chudakov told TASS on the sidelines of the World Atomic Week International Forum.

ArmInfo.The Armenian authorities will allocate slightly over 1 billion drams for the Bord er Areas Development Program in 2026. The corresponding decision was  made on September 25 at a regular government meeting.

ArmInfo. A meeting chaired by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was held to discuss strategic development directions for Armenia's energy sector, the RA government press service reported.

ArmInfo.From September 26 to 28, Ameriabank will participate in the Armenian Auto Show.  During the Expo Ameriabank will showcase its MyCar.am platform and present special offers developed in collaboration with partner dealers available exclusively for event visitors.

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ArmInfo.Armenia is consistently moving toward high-tech and digital development, creating a competitive environment for investment. This was stated by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan during his speech at the  Meridian International Center in New York.