Safe Workplace as a Guarantee of Development

 Thursday, March 12 2026 18:11:05
Safe Workplace as a Guarantee of Development

ArmInfo.Women’s Month is another opportunity to speak about the role of women in society and business, attitudes toward them, leadership, and equal opportunities for every member of society. Idram and IDBank, in collaboration with the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), will highlight the importance of these principles, their adoption, and their promotion through an upcoming series of articles.

Armenia to get 143 million euros from EU 
 Thursday, March 12 2026 14:56

ArmInfo. The European Union will provide Armenia with 143 million euros in financial assistance.  On March 12, the Armenian government approved the Multi-Sector Budget Support Agreement funding agreement with the European Commission. 

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RA government to allocate additional AMD 4.6bln to reward civil  servants who excelled in latter half of 2025
 Thursday, March 12 2026 14:27

ArmInfo. The Armenian Cabinet of Ministers will allocate an additional 4.6 billion drams to reward  civil servants who excelled in the second half of 2025. In the future, when assessing their performance, investments in self-education will also be taken into account.

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Spring Promotion at Megamall from Idram&IDBank
 Thursday, March 12 2026 12:44

ArmInfo.Women’s Month is another wonderful occasion to bring warm smiles. During these festive days, a lively and pleasant atmosphere fills different corners of the city as everyone rushes to buy gifts to delight their loved ones.

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Armenia and EDB join forces for public-private partnership  growth
 Wednesday, March 11 2026 16:36

ArmInfo. Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan received a delegation led by Nikolay  Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

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“We want to buy your item, please provide your card details.” IDBank warns about fraud on classified platforms
 Wednesday, March 11 2026 14:50

ArmInfo.In Armenia, cases of financial fraud targeting users of classified ad boards and online marketplaces have increased. The schemes may vary in detail, but the essence is always the same: people are tricked into giving away information they should never share with anyone.

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RA Central Bank creates instruments to combat scamming 
 Wednesday, March 11 2026 14:04

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia announces that, starting July 1, 2026, consumers will be able to block online financial transactions with one click via mobile banking and the organization's website. Unblocking will only be possible after identification and verification of the consumer's identity. As noted in the Central Bank's announcement, these self-protection tools and mechanisms are being implemented to combat fraud.

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IDBank Goes Global: Mher Abrahamyan`s Interview with the Los Angeles Times
 Tuesday, March 10 2026 15:04

ArmInfo.The prestigious American publication Los Angeles Times has spotlighted Armenia’s IDBank, highlighting the bank’s rapid growth, its successful digital transformation, and a new phase of international expansion.

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Armenia ranks 69th in defense spending - WB
 Tuesday, March 10 2026 13:34

ArmInfo. Armenia ranks 69th with $1.41 billion (5.5% of GDP) in the World Bank's (WB) unified statistics on defense spending for 2024. According to Georgian Business Media, the World Bank published unified statistics on defense spending by countries worldwide, according to which the global defense budget in 2024 will reach a record $2.65 trillion, representing an annual increase of $265 billion. Defense spending has grown by $600 billion over four years.

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Ameriabank`s inclusion in the London Stock Exchange`s (LSE) FTSE 100  index is a bright green light for international investors - RA CB  vice-chairman 
 Tuesday, March 10 2026 11:43

ArmInfo.Ameriabank's inclusion in the London Stock Exchange's (LSE) FTSE 100 index is a bright green light for international investors, signaling the opportunity to enter a high-quality market with a clear and predictable governance environment. This was stated by Armen Nurbekyan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.

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Ameriabank in FTSE 100: a new benchmark for the Armenian financial  market
 Monday, March 9 2026 20:14

ArmInfo. Ameriabank's inclusion in the FTSE 100 index of one of the world's leading exchanges, the London Stock Exchange, is an unprecedented event for  the Armenian economy, according to Arman Barseghyan, Director of Retail Banking at Ameriabank.

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Armenia`s public debt exceeds $14.5 billion by 2026, pushing per  capita debt burden to $4.700
 Monday, March 9 2026 15:12

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the per capita debt burden reached $4.700 by January 1, 2026 (compared to  $4.200 in 2024). Moreover, the per capita debt burden from external debt increased from $2.100 to $2.300 (by 9.5%) in 2025, and from domestic debt from $2.1 thousand to $2.400 (a 14.3% increase).

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AraratBank Earns RIA Money Transfer’s Partner of the Year in Armenia for the Seventh Consecutive Year
 Monday, March 9 2026 15:01

ArmInfo.AraratBank has been named RIA Money Transfer's Partner of the Year in Armenia for 2025 — the seventh consecutive year the Bank has earned this recognition. The achievement speaks to a long-standing and highly effective partnership, as well as AraratBank's consistently strong and leading position in the country's financial sector.

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Dollar and ruble transactions decreased in Armenia`s interbank  foreign exchange market from March 2-6, 2026, with  no euro  transactions being conducted
 Friday, March 6 2026 18:08

ArmInfo. In the Armenian foreign exchange currency market, from March 2-6, 2026, there was a  noticeable shift in currency transactions: dollar transactions  decreased, ruble transactions declined at a faster rate, and euro transactions ceased to be conducted again. Specifically, the trend in dollar transactions shifted from a significant 2.6-fold increase to a 35% decline.

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New Promotion at Yerevan Mall Ahead of March 8: Idram&IDBank
 Thursday, March 5 2026 16:00

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.

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Finance ministry  considers the initiative to increase pensions and  benefits  to be quite risky 
 Thursday, March 5 2026 15:46

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.

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New Offer - Up to AMD 5 Million - Consolidate your Loans and Switch to AraratBank
 Thursday, March 5 2026 15:33

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.

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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 10:32

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.

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IDBank Expands Travel Benefits of Premium Cards
 Wednesday, March 4 2026 18:02

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…

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ADB to provide $15 mn for "Green Financing"
 Tuesday, March 3 2026 17:01

ArmInfo. The Asian Development Bank (ADB), with the support of the Government of Canada through the Canada  Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia (CANPA), has announced a  deal  that marks ADB's first local currency loan in Armenia.

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Corporate lending is outpacing retail lending in Armenia, with the  toxicity of portfolio also on the rise
 Tuesday, March 3 2026 15:58

ArmInfo. A possible slowdown in economic growth in Armenia amid significant growth in the credit  market threatens to result in a significant increase in toxic assets, primarily risky loans, according to  ArmInfo analysts, who analyzed the performance of the banking system (Financial Ratings of Armenian Banks bulletin) for 2025. It is noted that in 2025, in the Armenian banking sector  the growth rate of corporate lending outpaced the  growth rate of retail lending - 24% compared to 21%, while in 2024 the picture was the opposite - 18% compared to 33%.

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Ambassador: Russia has retained its role as Armenia`s main trade,  economic, and investment partnerAmbassador: Russia has retained its role as Armenia`s main trade,  economic, and investment partner
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Armenia`s Cabinet approves draft presidential decree on conditions  for location of EFSD in Armenia Armenia`s Cabinet approves draft presidential decree on conditions  for location of EFSD in Armenia 
Tenders for road construction in Azerbaijan and Armenia canceledTenders for road construction in Azerbaijan and Armenia canceled
Economy Ministry  discusses challenges and opportunities facing  Armenian mining and metallurgy industry Economy Ministry  discusses challenges and opportunities facing  Armenian mining and metallurgy industry 
Armenia to participate in SIAL Paris 2026Armenia to participate in SIAL Paris 2026
Armenia and EDB join forces for public-private partnership  growthArmenia and EDB join forces for public-private partnership  growth
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RA Central Bank creates instruments to combat scamming RA Central Bank creates instruments to combat scamming 
Khudatyan and Bayraktar discussed potential energy cooperation  Armenia and TurkeyKhudatyan and Bayraktar discussed potential energy cooperation  Armenia and Turkey
EBRD is willing to continue supporting Armenian government in  implementing programs and reforms - Odile Renaud-BassoEBRD is willing to continue supporting Armenian government in  implementing programs and reforms - Odile Renaud-Basso
Armenia will use small modular reactor technology and is currently  evaluating proposals from international partners - PashinyanArmenia will use small modular reactor technology and is currently  evaluating proposals from international partners - Pashinyan
Fresh agricultural produce exports exceed 146,000 tons in 2025 -  Arman KhojoyanFresh agricultural produce exports exceed 146,000 tons in 2025 -  Arman Khojoyan
Starting in 2026, all adult citizens and residents of Armenia are  required to file an income declarationStarting in 2026, all adult citizens and residents of Armenia are  required to file an income declaration
Armenia has significantly increased flower exports - Deputy Economy  Minister Armenia has significantly increased flower exports - Deputy Economy  Minister 
IDBank Goes Global: Mher Abrahamyan`s Interview with the Los Angeles TimesIDBank Goes Global: Mher Abrahamyan`s Interview with the Los Angeles Times
Georgian Startup Helio.AI Enters the Armenian Market through Partnership with GABAGeorgian Startup Helio.AI Enters the Armenian Market through Partnership with GABA
Armenia ranks 69th in defense spending - WBArmenia ranks 69th in defense spending - WB
Armenia to participate in MITT 2026, international tourism exhibition  in MoscowArmenia to participate in MITT 2026, international tourism exhibition  in Moscow
Ameriabank`s inclusion in the London Stock Exchange`s (LSE) FTSE 100  index is a bright green light for international investors - RA CB  vice-chairman Ameriabank`s inclusion in the London Stock Exchange`s (LSE) FTSE 100  index is a bright green light for international investors - RA CB  vice-chairman 
Head of RA State Revenue Committee to attend 3rd Conference of Heads  of Tax Authorities of the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia in  TashkentHead of RA State Revenue Committee to attend 3rd Conference of Heads  of Tax Authorities of the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia in  Tashkent
Ameriabank in FTSE 100: a new benchmark for the Armenian financial  marketAmeriabank in FTSE 100: a new benchmark for the Armenian financial  market
The dollar is strengthening against major global currenciesThe dollar is strengthening against major global currencies
Asset outflow from Dubai has begun.Asset outflow from Dubai has begun.
Motor Insurers` Bureau of Armenia: Increased maximum compensation  limits under new MTPL canons to come into effect on April 1, 2026Motor Insurers` Bureau of Armenia: Increased maximum compensation  limits under new MTPL canons to come into effect on April 1, 2026
Bacon Holding receives $6 million from  EU-Armenia Fund to support   its comprehensive development strategyBacon Holding receives $6 million from  EU-Armenia Fund to support   its comprehensive development strategy
Armenia`s natural population growth rate  decreased by 20.6% in 2025Armenia`s natural population growth rate  decreased by 20.6% in 2025
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Armenia`s public debt exceeds $14.5 billion by 2026, pushing per  capita debt burden to $4.700Armenia`s public debt exceeds $14.5 billion by 2026, pushing per  capita debt burden to $4.700
AraratBank Earns RIA Money Transfer’s Partner of the Year in Armenia for the Seventh Consecutive YearAraratBank Earns RIA Money Transfer’s Partner of the Year in Armenia for the Seventh Consecutive Year
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Armenia`s trade sector saw a slowdown in growth in January 2026Armenia`s trade sector saw a slowdown in growth in January 2026
Armenian-Russian Coordination Committee for Armenian NPP Unit 2 life  extension project holds 4th meetingArmenian-Russian Coordination Committee for Armenian NPP Unit 2 life  extension project holds 4th meeting
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Inflation in Armenia`s consumer market 4.3% in Feb. 2026 as against  2.5% previous year Inflation in Armenia`s consumer market 4.3% in Feb. 2026 as against  2.5% previous year 
Armenia`s economic activity accelerated in January 2026, with annual  growth increasing from 7.1% to 7.6%Armenia`s economic activity accelerated in January 2026, with annual  growth increasing from 7.1% to 7.6%
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Dollar and ruble transactions decreased in Armenia`s interbank  foreign exchange market from March 2-6, 2026, with  no euro  transactions being conductedDollar and ruble transactions decreased in Armenia`s interbank  foreign exchange market from March 2-6, 2026, with  no euro  transactions being conducted
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88 plots of land in Meghri community of Armenia`s Syunik region  recognized as priority public interes88 plots of land in Meghri community of Armenia`s Syunik region  recognized as priority public interes
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New Offer - Up to AMD 5 Million - Consolidate your Loans and Switch to AraratBankNew Offer - Up to AMD 5 Million - Consolidate your Loans and Switch to AraratBank
Armenia and Albania exploring new ways to jointly promote tourismArmenia and Albania exploring new ways to jointly promote tourism
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Armenia, Microsoft discuss development of joint educational  initiatives Armenia, Microsoft discuss development of joint educational  initiatives 
RA Government postpones deadline for Meghri check-point construction RA Government postpones deadline for Meghri check-point construction 
WB interested in progress in job creation program in ArmeniaWB interested in progress in job creation program in Armenia
Another shipment of diesel fuel and mineral fertilizers from Russia  sent from Azerbaijan to ArmeniaAnother shipment of diesel fuel and mineral fertilizers from Russia  sent from Azerbaijan to Armenia
Armenia receives two PATWA International Tourism AwardsArmenia receives two PATWA International Tourism Awards
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