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The state  to compensate 40% of farmers` costs for  installing  anti-hail nets in all communities of ArmeniaThe state  to compensate 40% of farmers` costs for  installing  anti-hail nets in all communities of Armenia
One of the most common fraud schemes is phone calls: how to protect yourselfOne of the most common fraud schemes is phone calls: how to protect yourself
Papoyan comments on the situation regarding Armenian cargo in  Georgia: There is an issue, and I think our businessmen are rightPapoyan comments on the situation regarding Armenian cargo in  Georgia: There is an issue, and I think our businessmen are right
Georgian side promises to clarify situation with Armenian cargo  downtime within two daysGeorgian side promises to clarify situation with Armenian cargo  downtime within two days
Victims of financial fraud gather in front of Armenian CB, demand  return of stolen money Victims of financial fraud gather in front of Armenian CB, demand  return of stolen money 
Net profit of Armenia`s insurance sector reaches $2.1mln in 1st  quarter of 2025 Net profit of Armenia`s insurance sector reaches $2.1mln in 1st  quarter of 2025 
Armenia`s minister of territorial administration, UNICEF rep discuss disaster risk reduction Armenia`s minister of territorial administration, UNICEF rep discuss disaster risk reduction 
Armenia on verge of economic crisis - MPArmenia on verge of economic crisis - MP
Armenia  to tighten rules for manufacturers and importers of tobacco  products and their substitutesArmenia  to tighten rules for manufacturers and importers of tobacco  products and their substitutes
Majority of transactions in Armenian regions involve land salesMajority of transactions in Armenian regions involve land sales
Hooverphonic`s Yerevan debut, sponsored by AraratBank, for the Philharmonic Orchestra`s 100th AnniversaryHooverphonic`s Yerevan debut, sponsored by AraratBank, for the Philharmonic Orchestra`s 100th Anniversary
Re-exporting and re-importing of diamonds and gold haven`t been successful, resulting in a decline in Armenia`s foreign trade turnoverRe-exporting and re-importing of diamonds and gold haven`t been successful, resulting in a decline in Armenia`s foreign trade turnover
Apartment prices in Yerevan rose by 1.5% in a year, with a  corresponding 8.7%  increase in transactions Apartment prices in Yerevan rose by 1.5% in a year, with a  corresponding 8.7%  increase in transactions 
Armenia`s state debt  reached $13.6 billion, with specific debt  burden per capita exceeding $4.4 thousandArmenia`s state debt  reached $13.6 billion, with specific debt  burden per capita exceeding $4.4 thousand
Armenia`s Ministry of Economy submits investments bill to public Armenia`s Ministry of Economy submits investments bill to public 
Government textile industry fund to be established in Armenia Government textile industry fund to be established in Armenia 
Ameriabank passes second stage service quality improvement programme  - Aneta KorobkinaAmeriabank passes second stage service quality improvement programme  - Aneta Korobkina
USD transactions down, RUB ones up in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, May 5 to 8, 2025 USD transactions down, RUB ones up in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, May 5 to 8, 2025 
In Q1 2025, Armenia`s IT sector experienced 24.5% annual growth rateIn Q1 2025, Armenia`s IT sector experienced 24.5% annual growth rate
In Armenia, service sector experienced accelerated growthIn Armenia, service sector experienced accelerated growth
Free economic zone to be established in Yeghipatrush Free economic zone to be established in Yeghipatrush 
RA MESCS presents terms of participation in industry courses in IndiaRA MESCS presents terms of participation in industry courses in India
"Electric Networks of Armenia" to modernize power supply network in  center of Yerevan
“My Ameria, My Family” – Lots of Benefits, Raffle of 300+ Gifts and Much More“My Ameria, My Family” – Lots of Benefits, Raffle of 300+ Gifts and Much More
Launch of digital radio discussed in ArmeniaLaunch of digital radio discussed in Armenia
Armenia`s Cabinet approves Armenian-Japanese convention abolishing  double taxation Armenia`s Cabinet approves Armenian-Japanese convention abolishing  double taxation 
Armenia to join Ashkhabad agreement Armenia to join Ashkhabad agreement 
Armenia to have new Law on Eletric Energy by end of 2025 Armenia to have new Law on Eletric Energy by end of 2025 
Hayordi Camp is the May beneficiary of The Power of One DramHayordi Camp is the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram
In 2026, government to increase funding for  modernizing water supply  and drainage systemsIn 2026, government to increase funding for  modernizing water supply  and drainage systems
Converse Bank Joins the Asian Development Bank`s Green Finance CommitmentConverse Bank Joins the Asian Development Bank`s Green Finance Commitment
In Q1 2025, Armenia`s trade sector generated $3.4 billion in revenueIn Q1 2025, Armenia`s trade sector generated $3.4 billion in revenue
Natural population growth rate decreasing  in ArmeniaNatural population growth rate decreasing  in Armenia
In Q1, Armenia experienced a notable decrease in cognac and wine  productionIn Q1, Armenia experienced a notable decrease in cognac and wine  production
In Q1 2025, power generation in Armenia increased by 6.5% per annumIn Q1 2025, power generation in Armenia increased by 6.5% per annum
Armenia`s metallurgical industry experiences a decline in Q1 2025Armenia`s metallurgical industry experiences a decline in Q1 2025
Armenia`s industrial sector sagging due to declining manufacturing industry volumesArmenia`s industrial sector sagging due to declining manufacturing industry volumes
IFC ready to invest in Armenia`s energy, transport sectors IFC ready to invest in Armenia`s energy, transport sectors 
Wizz Air opens base in Armenia, launches new flights Wizz Air opens base in Armenia, launches new flights 
Possibilities of establishing public-private partnership with Yandex  company discussed in Yerevan Possibilities of establishing public-private partnership with Yandex  company discussed in Yerevan 
Armenian-Georgian business forum held in YerevanArmenian-Georgian business forum held in Yerevan
Modernization works carried out at National Center for Mental Health Modernization works carried out at National Center for Mental Health 
Martin Galstyan: It is essential to implement challenging reformsMartin Galstyan: It is essential to implement challenging reforms
Central Bank Governor: Only 0.1% of loans are related to banking  fraud and cyberattacksCentral Bank Governor: Only 0.1% of loans are related to banking  fraud and cyberattacks
Culture, humanity and responsibility: Araratbank supports  Belgian  band HOOVERPHONIC`s  concerts in ArmeniaCulture, humanity and responsibility: Araratbank supports  Belgian  band HOOVERPHONIC`s  concerts in Armenia
In Armenia, annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in April due to higher prices for food and servicesIn Armenia, annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in April due to higher prices for food and services
Economic activity in Armenia slowing down, with foreign trade also decliningEconomic activity in Armenia slowing down, with foreign trade also declining
Armenia to extend ban on export of some agricultural products for another 6 monthsArmenia to extend ban on export of some agricultural products for another 6 months
Armenia to deepen cooperation in tourism industry with QatarArmenia to deepen cooperation in tourism industry with Qatar
Armenia`s CB leaves refinancing rate unchanged 6.75%Armenia`s CB leaves refinancing rate unchanged 6.75%
Gogavat-Guguti checkpoint stops serving vehicles Gogavat-Guguti checkpoint stops serving vehicles 
RA Ministry of Economy presents  <Syunik: Economic Hub of the South  Caucasus> programRA Ministry of Economy presents   program
Armenian authorities consider expanding affordable housing program to  families in border settlementsArmenian authorities consider expanding affordable housing program to  families in border settlements
In January-April 2025, RA SRC collected 4.5% more taxes compared to   same period last yearIn January-April 2025, RA SRC collected 4.5% more taxes compared to   same period last year
Pashinyan thanks citizens for their efforts in filling the state  treasuryPashinyan thanks citizens for their efforts in filling the state  treasury
Exclusive Hooverphonic Performance and AraratBank`s Social Initiative to Mark Philharmonic`s Centennial CelebrationsExclusive Hooverphonic Performance and AraratBank`s Social Initiative to Mark Philharmonic`s Centennial Celebrations
Living costs much higher in Armenia than minimum pensions - Country fort Life party leader Living costs much higher in Armenia than minimum pensions - Country fort Life party leader 
Armenia`s authorities paln forming effective consumer protection  system Armenia`s authorities paln forming effective consumer protection  system 
Filling stations pay AMD 1.6bln to state budget in fraud case Filling stations pay AMD 1.6bln to state budget in fraud case 
Prime Minister`s visit to Lori region of ArmeniaPrime Minister`s visit to Lori region of Armenia
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Ticket packets 1.2% of total number of transport tickets in Yerevan Ticket packets 1.2% of total number of transport tickets in Yerevan 
Armenia`s minister of labor meets with U.S. public figures at U.S.  presidential residence Armenia`s minister of labor meets with U.S. public figures at U.S.  presidential residence 
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