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In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, dollar, ruble  transactions increased from March 9-13, 2026In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, dollar, ruble  transactions increased from March 9-13, 2026
Pashinyan: All settlements without exception must have 24-hour  drinking waterPashinyan: All settlements without exception must have 24-hour  drinking water
EDB Report: Armenia is leading in attracting investments from  Eurasian CountriesEDB Report: Armenia is leading in attracting investments from  Eurasian Countries
IDBank Announces the Launch of the IDDistributor Financial ToolIDBank Announces the Launch of the IDDistributor Financial Tool
EEC unifies confectionery labeling EEC unifies confectionery labeling 
RA Central Bank  issues fraud warningRA Central Bank  issues fraud warning
14% of total power: In 2025, solar energy accounted for nearly  one-seventh of all electricity produced in Armenia-Khudatyan14% of total power: In 2025, solar energy accounted for nearly  one-seventh of all electricity produced in Armenia-Khudatyan
Heads of tax authorities of Armenia and Uzbekistan  discuss  developing bilateral tax cooperationHeads of tax authorities of Armenia and Uzbekistan discuss developing bilateral tax cooperation
Over 20,000 people visit Armenian pavilion at the Foodex Japan  exhibitionOver 20,000 people visit Armenian pavilion at the Foodex Japan exhibition
Armenia simplifies procedure for constructing individual residential  buildingsArmenia simplifies procedure for constructing individual residential  buildings
Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 
State Revenue Committee  tightens controls over cross-border cashState Revenue Committee  tightens controls over cross-border cash
Safe Workplace as a Guarantee of DevelopmentSafe Workplace as a Guarantee of Development
Armenia to get 143 million euros from EU Armenia to get 143 million euros from EU 
RA government to allocate additional AMD 4.6bln to reward civil  servants who excelled in latter half of 2025RA government to allocate additional AMD 4.6bln to reward civil  servants who excelled in latter half of 2025
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
Spring Promotion at Megamall from Idram&IDBankSpring Promotion at Megamall from Idram&IDBank
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
“We want to buy your item, please provide your card details.” IDBank warns about fraud on classified platforms“We want to buy your item, please provide your card details.” IDBank warns about fraud on classified platforms
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
Sergey Solomin: Trade between Armenia and Russia showing progressive  dynamicsSergey Solomin: Trade between Armenia and Russia showing progressive  dynamics
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
By 2026, Armenia`s population to reach 3.1 millionBy 2026, Armenia`s population to reach 3.1 million
Armenia`s services sector growth slows downArmenia`s services sector growth slows down
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
RA premier approves composition of Armenian-Hungarian  Intergovernmental Commission on Economic CooperationRA premier approves composition of Armenian-Hungarian  Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation
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%
Armenia`s metallurgy sector sees growth in January 2026Armenia`s metallurgy sector sees growth in January 2026
Production of all domestically produced alcoholic beverages, except  champagne, increased in ArmeniaProduction of all domestically produced alcoholic beverages, except  champagne, increased in Armenia
Cargo and passenger transportation in Armenia decreased in JanuaryCargo and passenger transportation in Armenia decreased in January
Power generation in January 2026 increased by 18.1% compared to  previous yearPower generation in January 2026 increased by 18.1% compared to  previous year
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
Armenia`s industry starts 2026 in a deep recessionArmenia`s industry starts 2026 in a deep recession
Ongoing joint projects with Rosatom discussed in YerevanOngoing joint projects with Rosatom discussed in Yerevan
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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14% of total power: In 2025, solar energy accounted for nearly  one-seventh of all electricity produced in Armenia-Khudatyan

 Friday, March 13 2026
14% of total power: In 2025, solar energy accounted for nearly  one-seventh of all electricity produced in Armenia-Khudatyan

ArmInfo.Solar power plants accounted for 14% of Armenia's electricity generation in 2025, as  stated by Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan  during a live broadcast on his Facebook page.

Economy

Pashinyan: All settlements without exception must have 24-hour  drinking water

ArmInfo.A meeting on  the prospects for institutional reforms in water and land resource management, as well as the reorganization of the Water Committee was held chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. 

EEC unifies confectionery labeling 

ArmInfo. At its meeting on March 13, the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission adopted  a decision establishing unified labeling rules for certain types of packaged confectionery products, as noted in a statement issued y the EEC. According to the document, while the rules are unified, individual member states will decide their own specific launch dates. However, they must notify the EEC at least six months before making  the labeling mandatory.

Heads of tax authorities of Armenia and Uzbekistan discuss developing bilateral tax cooperation
Over 20,000 people visit Armenian pavilion at the Foodex Japan exhibition

Finance and banks

In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, dollar, ruble  transactions increased from March 9-13, 2026

ArmInfo.From March 9-13, 2026, there was an increase in dollar and ruble transactions in the  Armenian interbank foreign exchange market, while euro transactions remained stagnant for the second week. Specifically, dollar transactions saw a significant turnaround, going from a 35% decline to a 76.4% increase.

EDB Report: Armenia is leading in attracting investments from  Eurasian Countries

ArmInfo. Armenia has one of the highest growth rates of direct investment in the Eurasian region, as stated in the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) report "Investment Cooperation in the Eurasian Region," which was prepared  based on the EDB's monitoring of mutual investments.

IDBank Announces the Launch of the IDDistributor Financial Tool
RA Central Bank  issues fraud warning

Insurance

Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 

ArmInfo. Over the past two years, the state has compensated farmers whose crops were damaged by hail, totaling over 2.7 billion drams. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced this on his Facebook page.

Motor Insurers` Bureau of Armenia: Increased maximum compensation  limits under new MTPL canons to come into effect on April 1, 2026

ArmInfo. As part of amendments to the MTPL General Conditions, increased insurance amounts and maximum compensation limits will come into effect on April 1, 2026, as was noted in a statement published by the Motor  Insurers' Bureau of Armenia on March 9.

Minister: The universal health insurance system is the most important  guarantee of citizens` health
Armenian authorities  implement several major agricultural risk  insurance programs - Papoyan
Statistics

Armenia`s natural population growth rate  decreased by 20.6% in 2025

ArmInfo.In 2025, 32,042 children were born in Armenia, a decrease of 4.6% compared to the previous year. The birth rate per 1,000 inhabitants for the reporting year was 10.4 per thousand, down from 11.1 per thousand in the  previous year.

By 2026, Armenia`s population to reach 3.1 million

ArmInfo.Armenia's population will reach 3.097 million by 2026, showing a 0.7% increase, or 20,800 people, compared to the 2025 estimate, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

Armenia`s services sector growth slows down
Armenia`s trade sector saw a slowdown in growth in January 2026
Digest

The dollar is strengthening against major global currencies

ArmInfo. The US dollar is confidently strengthening against major global currencies amid the ongoing escalation of the Middle East conflict.

Asset outflow from Dubai has begun.

ArmInfo. Wealthy Asian citizens have decided to postpone relocation to Dubai and are looking for ways to reduce their assets in the Middle East, Bloomberg reports, citing investment firm representatives.

The Middle East conflict threatens the global economy, says the head of the IMF
European stock markets plunge amid Middle East conflict

Energy

Khudatyan and Bayraktar discussed potential energy cooperation  Armenia and Turkey

ArmInfo. RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan met with Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar in Paris.

Armenia will use small modular reactor technology and is currently  evaluating proposals from international partners - Pashinyan

ArmInfo.Small modular reactor (SMR) technology offers promising prospects, as stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, when addressing  the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris.  

Ongoing joint projects with Rosatom discussed in Yerevan
Narek Karapetyan: Qualified human resources needed to address energy  sector issues

Technology

Georgian Startup Helio.AI Enters the Armenian Market through Partnership with GABA

ArmInfo. The Georgian technology startup Helio.AI has officially entered the Armenian market. The company has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Georgian-Armenian Business Association (GABA), aimed at strengthening regional business opportunities and supporting collaboration between Georgian and Armenian companies.

Armenia, Microsoft discuss development of joint educational  initiatives 

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.

Oracle Corporation views Armenia as promising destination for opening  its employment and development centers
Team Telecom Armenia subscribers in  Middle East countries to receive   additional free 1GB internet package for roaming
Real estate

Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025

ArmInfo.In 2025, there were 11,070 mortgage transactions concluded in Armenia, exceeding the  2024 figure by 32.2%,  according to data from the State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia.

Real estate purchase and sale transactions by foreigners increased by  13.4% in 2025

ArmInfo.In Armenia, there were 4,413 real estate purchase and sale transactions  carried out by foreign citizens in 2025, a 13.4% increase compared to 2024.  According to data from the State Committee of the Real Estate  Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia, foreigners accounted for 7.4% of the total number of transactions (compared to 6.7% in 2024).

Emerging stagnation of apartment prices in Yerevan fueling  double-digit growth in sales transactions
Mortgages in Armenia have been growing for the third year in a row, but the pace is slowing down
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