1,507 trucks with apricots leave for Russia since beginning of summer 

 Tuesday, July 8 2025 10:57:00
1,507 trucks with apricots leave for Russia since beginning of summer 

ArmInfo. Since the beginning of summer and as of July 7, 1,507 trucks with apricots have left Armenia for Russia. This was written on his Facebook page by Economy Minister  Gevorg Papoyan.

Vaharshapan and Khoi communities to be merged 
 Wednesday, July 2 2025 12:52

ArmInfo. Vagharshapat and Khoy communities of Armavir region will be united. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, at an extraordinary session of the National Assembly on July 2, introduced amendments to the law "On  administrative-territorial division" in the first reading.

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Armenian NA OKs ENA nationalization 
 Wednesday, July 2 2025 12:31

ArmInfo.  With 64 votes "for" and 30 "against", the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia approved in the first reading at an extraordinary session on July 2 the draft amendments to the laws "On the Public Services Regulatory  Authority" and "On Energy" proposed by the ruling Civil Contract faction, which lay the foundation for the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC. 

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Economic diversification meets Armenia`s interests - Kaja Kallas 
 Wednesday, July 2 2025 10:25

ArmInfo. The European Union is deepening cooperation with Armenia at various levels, there are many problems that everyone faces. This was stated by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas in an interview with the Public Television of Armenia.

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5.1% increase in number of jobs in Armenia 
 Wednesday, July 2 2025 10:08

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia reports that the number of registered jobs has increased by 5.1% in a year.

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Armenian Parliament discussing  nationalization of Electric Networks  of Armenia CJSC
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 16:10

ArmInfo.At an extraordinary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on July 1, discussions began in the first reading on the draft amendments to the laws aimed at nationalizing Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC. The package, which includes amendments to the laws "On Public  Services Regulatory Authority" and "On Energy", was developed by the ruling Civil Contract faction.

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Armenia`s government to be entitled to approve new vehicle purchase support programmes
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 12:32

ArmInfo.  In order to develop passenger and freight transportation by certain types of transport,  the Armenian government will have the right to approve programs to support individuals and legal entities in acquiring new vehicles, as well as in increasing the volume of passenger and freight transportation.

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Armenia`s government violating Constitution and laws by trying to expropriate ENA - lawyer 
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 11:23

ArmInfo.  Today, at the initiative of the government, an extraordinary session is being convened in the National Assembly, during which they are going to implement the  illegal bill on the expropriation of Electric Networks of Armenia  CJSC. This is the opinion of constitutional law expert Gohar Meloyan. 

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Armenian president holds bilateral meetings in Spain 
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 10:55

ArmInfo. On the sidelines of the 4th UN International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4),  held in Seville, Spain, RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan held a number of bilateral meetings.

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RA Tourism Committee, South Caucasus Railway combine efforts to develop tourism 
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 10:48

ArmInfo. The Tourism Committee of Armenia and South Caucasus Railway CJSC (SCR) intend to work together to increase the tourist attractiveness of Armenia. This was  reported by the press service of the Committee, citing the results of the meeting of the head of the tourism department Lusine Gevorgyan with the General Director of SCR Alexey Melnikov and the head of the Passenger Transportation Directorate of SCR Grant Mikaelyan. In particular, they discussed the possibilities of implementing marketing campaigns, jointly preparing advertising and information  materials for tourists. 

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Populism being institutionalized in Armenia - ex-official 
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 10:33

ArmInfo. For a long time now, the question has not been about Electric Networks of Armenia, but about whom Armenia serves today. This assessment was made by the former head of the RA State Revenue Committee, economist David Ananyan, touching upon the session of the National Assembly scheduled for  today, at which a package of bills will be considered, designed to kick- start the process of nationalization of Electric Networks.

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Samvel Karapetyan`s family starts investment dispute with Armenia 
 Tuesday, July 1 2025 10:28

ArmInfo. The family of the president of the Tashir Group of Companies Samvel Karapetyan is starting an investment dispute with the Republic of Armenia over the issue of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC. This was reported in a statement by the press service of the group of companies.

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RA Minister of Economy  discussed  Armenian cargo carriers` situation  with his Georgian counterpart
 Monday, June 30 2025 21:36

ArmInfo. The Minister of Economy of Armenia Gevorg Papoyan met with the Minister of Agriculture and Environment of Georgia, David Songulashvili, in Rome within the framework of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) conference in Rome.

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Expert: Armenian businesses  face obstacles  to growth due to  unfavorable conditions 
 Monday, June 30 2025 17:17

ArmInfo. Despite the support provided by the state for business development, the SME sector in  Armenia is not growing and has the same share in GDP for several years, as stated in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent by Artashes Shaboyan, Senior Research Consultant at the Ameria consulting company, referring to the results of a study conducted for the second national report GEM Armenia National Report 2024/2025, prepared within the framework of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor  (GEM) by Aslanyan.

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Export growth has been minimal in recent years: Luys Foundation
 Monday, June 30 2025 15:00

ArmInfo.The Luys Foundation has analyzed the socio-economic development of the RA economy in  January-May 2025.  According to the analysis, during the reporting period, the growth rate of economic activity in the RA accelerated mainly due to the base effect.

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Economy Ministe: Armenia  determined to realize its agricultural potential despite numerous challenges
 Monday, June 30 2025 14:51

ArmInfo.  Armenia, like many other landlocked countries, faces many challenges due to its geographical location, mountainous terrain and dependence on transit routes passing through neighboring states, as stated by Minister of Economy of Armenia Gevorg Papoyan, while addressing a ministerial  meeting at the 44th session of the FAO (Food and Agriculture  Organization of the United Nations) Conference,  held in Rome from June 28 to July 4.

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Economist: Women in Armenia are more productive in business, but  their involvement remains low
 Monday, June 30 2025 14:39

ArmInfo.  Women in Armenia are more productive in business, but our country ranks low in terms of business involvement, even compared to Islamic countries, as reported  to journalists by Tigran Jrbashyan, Managing Partner of the Ameria consulting company  and a well-known economist, referring to the results of the second national report GEM Armenia National Report 2024/2025, prepared within the framework of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM).

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ENA Acting CEO dismisses the idea of reducing tariffs under the new manager as a myth
 Monday, June 30 2025 13:48

ArmInfo.  Acting CEO of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC David Ghazinyan dismissed claims that under the new management it would be possible to reduce the electricity  tariff by almost 7 drams as an outright myth.

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ENA to defend its rights within law - statement 
 Monday, June 30 2025 13:21

ArmInfo. Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC, which is part of the Tashir Group of Companies, will put aside its interests by all legal means, especially when there is a "game without rules". Acting General Director of the company David Kazinyan stated this at a press conference on June 30, commenting on the situation around the CJSC. 

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No romanticism, businesses soberer now - Tigran Jrbashyan 
 Monday, June 30 2025 09:09

ArmInfo. Despite the decline in interest in entrepreneurship compared to 2019, Armenia maintains a leading position in this indicator in Eastern Europe, and is among the top five countries in the world. This was stated by the managing partner of the consulting company Ameria, well-known economist Tigran  Jrbashyan, referring to the results of the second national report GEM Armenia National Report 2024/2025, prepared within the framework of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM).

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More than 2/3 of Armenian entrepreneurs do business in the extractive sector and consumer services
 Monday, June 30 2025 09:07

ArmInfo.One of the problems in the business sector in Armenia continues to be the fact that the majority of the country's businesses (65-70%) are engaged in extractive activities or consumer services (mainly retail trade).

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