AraratBank: Main Sponsoring Partner of STEM Expo 2025AraratBank: Main Sponsoring Partner of STEM Expo 2025
Armenia  establishing tourism cooperation with  Alsace, FranceArmenia  establishing tourism cooperation with  Alsace, France
Only 35,000 of 900,000 indviduals submitted income statements in 2024  - MPOnly 35,000 of 900,000 indviduals submitted income statements in 2024  - MP
Continued lending activity allows Armenian banks to increase profits  at double-digit ratesContinued lending activity allows Armenian banks to increase profits  at double-digit rates
Dominant faction of RA NA proposes postponing submission of  individual income returns Dominant faction of RA NA proposes postponing submission of  individual income returns 
The Merger between The Merger between "Ardshinbank" CJSC and "Ardshininvestbank" CJSC Has Been Completed
Pashinyan emphasizes the importance of developing a common economic  roadmap aimed at serving Armenia`s interestsPashinyan emphasizes the importance of developing a common economic  roadmap aimed at serving Armenia`s interests
Dollar transactions decreased and  ruble transactions increased in  Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, April 14-18, 2025Dollar transactions decreased and  ruble transactions increased in  Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, April 14-18, 2025
20% idcoin at Carpisa: IDBank and Idram’s new campaign20% idcoin at Carpisa: IDBank and Idram’s new campaign
In Q1 2025, Armenia`s public debt increased by approximately $740  million, reaching $13.6 billionIn Q1 2025, Armenia`s public debt increased by approximately $740  million, reaching $13.6 billion
Armenia`s opposition forces propose suspending property tax increase Armenia`s opposition forces propose suspending property tax increase 
ANIF embezzled budgetary funds - Transparency International ANIF embezzled budgetary funds - Transparency International 
WB launches $100 million project in Armenia to enhance local tourism   infrastructureWB launches $100 million project in Armenia to enhance local tourism   infrastructure
South Caucasus Railway improving platforms for passengers` comfortSouth Caucasus Railway improving platforms for passengers` comfort
IBRD to issue EUR 102mln to Armenia for improving medical services  quality IBRD to issue EUR 102mln to Armenia for improving medical services  quality 
State Control Service to supervise state budget execution State Control Service to supervise state budget execution 
Founder of Mantashyants business unioin critical of Armenia`s State  Revenue Committee Founder of Mantashyants business unioin critical of Armenia`s State  Revenue Committee 
Armenia to support IT companies in hiring foreign specialists, new  employees and  retraining personnelArmenia to support IT companies in hiring foreign specialists, new  employees and  retraining personnel
EAEU companies  given green light for cabotage transportation in  ArmeniaEAEU companies  given green light for cabotage transportation in  Armenia
Armenia`s Cabinet of Ministers gives go-ahead for extending deadline  for individuals to file declarationsArmenia`s Cabinet of Ministers gives go-ahead for extending deadline  for individuals to file declarations
5,237,825 AMD for the “City of Heroes Rehabilitation Center”: April’s beneficiary is the “4090” Foundation5,237,825 AMD for the “City of Heroes Rehabilitation Center”: April’s beneficiary is the “4090” Foundation
AraratBank to introduce a leasing solution with up to 35% cashback opportunity at Leasing EXPO 2025AraratBank to introduce a leasing solution with up to 35% cashback opportunity at Leasing EXPO 2025
Digital identity, digital authentication, and secure transactions: the imID office is officially openedDigital identity, digital authentication, and secure transactions: the imID office is officially opened
RA Tourism Committee: Tourist flow to Armenia continues to declineRA Tourism Committee: Tourist flow to Armenia continues to decline
AraratBank and FMO Expand Cooperation with a $25 Million Loan AgreementAraratBank and FMO Expand Cooperation with a $25 Million Loan Agreement
Ardshinbank Named Best Bank in Armenia in Four Categories by Global Banking & Finance ReviewArdshinbank Named Best Bank in Armenia in Four Categories by Global Banking & Finance Review
EDB provides of $78,000 grant for System of Electronic Vehicle  Passports in ArmeniaEDB provides of $78,000 grant for System of Electronic Vehicle  Passports in Armenia
Upper Lars checkpoint closed for transport Upper Lars checkpoint closed for transport 
Conversbank starts primary placement of $10mln coupon bonds Conversbank starts primary placement of $10mln coupon bonds 
SCR investment program for 2025 to exceed 2 bln dramsSCR investment program for 2025 to exceed 2 bln drams
Achilles` heel of  Armenia`s tax systemAchilles` heel of  Armenia`s tax system
Armenian authorities willing to improve concession agreement with  America AirportsArmenian authorities willing to improve concession agreement with  America Airports
RA NA to hold special meeting RA NA to hold special meeting 
IDBank Joined the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE): Official Membership Agreement Signed in BudapestIDBank Joined the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE): Official Membership Agreement Signed in Budapest
Armenia, Russia discuss expansion of cooperation in information  system integration Armenia, Russia discuss expansion of cooperation in information  system integration 
Converse Bank placed Vardanants Medical Center`s debut bonds  ahead  of schedule Converse Bank placed Vardanants Medical Center`s debut bonds  ahead  of schedule 
USA cancels funding for USA cancels funding for "Advancing Democratic Culture" program in  Armenia 
Digital CEPA implementation system to be launched in ArmeniaDigital CEPA implementation system to be launched in Armenia
AraratBank: Business Financing with up to 35% Cashback OpportunityAraratBank: Business Financing with up to 35% Cashback Opportunity
Armenian, Iranian customs officials discuss border procedures for  Agarak checkpointArmenian, Iranian customs officials discuss border procedures for  Agarak checkpoint
The Power of One Dram is the general partner of DigiCode 2025The Power of One Dram is the general partner of DigiCode 2025
ZCMC paid more taxes under current government - Armenia`s premier ZCMC paid more taxes under current government - Armenia`s premier 
Armenia`s pension fund $500mln up under current government - premier Armenia`s pension fund $500mln up under current government - premier 
Upper Lars checkpoint closed for transport Upper Lars checkpoint closed for transport 
CBA Deputy Head: Those guilty of online loan fraud will be severely  punishedCBA Deputy Head: Those guilty of online loan fraud will be severely  punished
In Armenia`s insurance market, loss ratio for OSAGO decreased to 79%  by AprilIn Armenia`s insurance market, loss ratio for OSAGO decreased to 79%  by April
Armenia introduces <financial hygiene> mechanism in  crypto sphere -  CB Deputy Head  presents rules for circulation of cryptocurrencies  Armenia introduces mechanism in  crypto sphere -  CB Deputy Head  presents rules for circulation of cryptocurrencies  
Developer causes $1.6mln damage to state budgtet Developer causes $1.6mln damage to state budgtet 
Armenia takes part in world exhibition in Japan Armenia takes part in world exhibition in Japan 
Armenia-EU cooperation beneficial, but not at EAEU`s expense - Samvel  Karapetyan Armenia-EU cooperation beneficial, but not at EAEU`s expense - Samvel  Karapetyan 
Armenia has to make choice - Mikhail Galuzin Armenia has to make choice - Mikhail Galuzin 
The Crowdfunding Formula sets precedent for companies combining  innovation and global thinking with its bond launch - message to  entire ecosystemThe Crowdfunding Formula sets precedent for companies combining  innovation and global thinking with its bond launch - message to  entire ecosystem
Head of RA Revenue Committee holds talks with ADB, AFD reps Head of RA Revenue Committee holds talks with ADB, AFD reps 
USD transactions up in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market  Apr 7 to 11, 2025 USD transactions up in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market  Apr 7 to 11, 2025 
Eduard Hakobyan, representatives of  Eduard Hakobyan, representatives of  "Association of Oil Product Importers of the Republic of Armenia" discuss sector`s challenges
AraratBank Employees Communicated with the Power of the Intercessory Gospel of ShurishkanAraratBank Employees Communicated with the Power of the Intercessory Gospel of Shurishkan
IBRD to provide 102 million euro  loan to Armenia for healthcare reformsIBRD to provide 102 million euro  loan to Armenia for healthcare reforms
Armenian, Italian travel agencies to collaborateArmenian, Italian travel agencies to collaborate
Stepantsminda-Lars highway closed for heavy-duty vehiclesStepantsminda-Lars highway closed for heavy-duty vehicles
Armenia`s finance minister, head of IMF mission in Armenia discuss  IMF-sponsored reserve programme Armenia`s finance minister, head of IMF mission in Armenia discuss  IMF-sponsored reserve programme 
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