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Armenia FX  market, May 11- 15, 2026: USD transactions surged, while  RUB deals decreasedArmenia FX  market, May 11- 15, 2026: USD transactions surged, while  RUB deals decreased
Rosselkhoznadzor to conduct inspections of Armenian enterprisesRosselkhoznadzor to conduct inspections of Armenian enterprises
Planning your trip from a scratch: tips from IDBankPlanning your trip from a scratch: tips from IDBank
Ardshinbank Joins the Initiative to Create the Charles Aznavour Named ForestArdshinbank Joins the Initiative to Create the Charles Aznavour Named Forest
From telegraph to 5G: the Museum of Communications joins pan-European  `Night of Museums` campaignFrom telegraph to 5G: the Museum of Communications joins pan-European  `Night of Museums` campaign
EDB discusses MDBs` role in accelerating economic growth in EurasiaEDB discusses MDBs` role in accelerating economic growth in Eurasia
Armenia. U.S. discuss opportunities for cooperation in extraction and  processing of critical minerals and metalsArmenia. U.S. discuss opportunities for cooperation in extraction and  processing of critical minerals and metals
Armenia discusses key provisions of  draft law Armenia discusses key provisions of  draft law "On Investments" 
Armenia, Vietnam  identify key sectors for economic cooperationArmenia, Vietnam  identify key sectors for economic cooperation
IDBank supports the Opening Event of Wizz Air’s “Let’s Get Lost” CampaignIDBank supports the Opening Event of Wizz Air’s “Let’s Get Lost” Campaign
EEC Ministers: All organizational mechanisms have been launched,  preparations for EEF-2026 are almost completeEEC Ministers: All organizational mechanisms have been launched,  preparations for EEF-2026 are almost complete
The choice of a new nuclear power plant model is a purely an economic  issue, not a political one, - PashinyanThe choice of a new nuclear power plant model is a purely an economic  issue, not a political one, - Pashinyan
Positive migration net balance recorded in Armenia for Q1 2026Positive migration net balance recorded in Armenia for Q1 2026
Armenia to increase maximum purchase limit for breeding animals  purchased under government subsidy programArmenia to increase maximum purchase limit for breeding animals  purchased under government subsidy program
RA government to allocate AMD 186mln for road modernization and  design  RA government to allocate AMD 186mln for road modernization and  design 
Armenia records significant increase in absolute natural population  growth Armenia records significant increase in absolute natural population  growth 
AMD 288.2mln to be allocated to RA Civil Registration AgencyAMD 288.2mln to be allocated to RA Civil Registration Agency
Armenia`s population exceeds 3.1 million as of April 2026Armenia`s population exceeds 3.1 million as of April 2026
Armenia dealing with arbitration challenges  Armenia dealing with arbitration challenges 
RA Government approves list of international standards to be applied  in field of cybersecurity RA Government approves list of international standards to be applied  in field of cybersecurity
RA State Revenue Committee identifies cases of illegal activity in  cryptoasset transactionsRA State Revenue Committee identifies cases of illegal activity in  cryptoasset transactions
Issues of Iranian LPG  supplies to Armenia resolved - Economy  MinisterIssues of Iranian LPG  supplies to Armenia resolved - Economy  Minister
Armenia`s service sector growth slowedArmenia`s service sector growth slowed
Armenia`s trade sector growth slowsArmenia`s trade sector growth slows
Armenia: Freight transport declines as passenger traffic risesArmenia: Freight transport declines as passenger traffic rises
Armenia`s communications sector revenue growth slowsArmenia`s communications sector revenue growth slows
SRC: Preparations for direct trade between Armenia and Turkey  completed as of May 11SRC: Preparations for direct trade between Armenia and Turkey  completed as of May 11
Russian remittances lead while European inflows surgeRussian remittances lead while European inflows surge
AraratBank Supports Another Successful Entry into the Capital MarketAraratBank Supports Another Successful Entry into the Capital Market
“Cannot deliver your package”. IDBank warns about fake messages from ‘’HayPost’’“Cannot deliver your package”. IDBank warns about fake messages from ‘’HayPost’’
PSRC approves Armenian NPP investment program for 2026PSRC approves Armenian NPP investment program for 2026
RA CB chairman confidently forecasts SME 40% share in GDP RA CB chairman confidently forecasts SME 40% share in GDP 
Over 25 years in Armenia, GAF has attracted over EUR 700mln in credit  resourcesOver 25 years in Armenia, GAF has attracted over EUR 700mln in credit  resources
Armenia discussing possible launching of mechanism to provide partial  guarantees for SMEsArmenia discussing possible launching of mechanism to provide partial  guarantees for SMEs
Georgian and Armenian railway officials discuss passenger  transportation plansGeorgian and Armenian railway officials discuss passenger  transportation plans
Average pensions to be indexed during inflationAverage pensions to be indexed during inflation
With Team`s support, hundreds of schoolchildren from Tavush take part  in Symphony Class education programWith Team`s support, hundreds of schoolchildren from Tavush take part  in Symphony Class education program
Armenia`s audit market sees 18% revenue growth in 2025Armenia`s audit market sees 18% revenue growth in 2025
Pashinyan: Turkey amending legislation to officially list Armenia as  import destinationPashinyan: Turkey amending legislation to officially list Armenia as  import destination
UBA Chairman: SMEs still facing financing challengesUBA Chairman: SMEs still facing financing challenges
Russian NPP proposal could meet Armenia`s energy needs for century to  comeRussian NPP proposal could meet Armenia`s energy needs for century to  come
"Strong Armenia" party unveils comprehensive support program for  farmers
Armenia`s foreign trade with Russia continues to decline, while with  EU countries it continues to grow at rapid paceArmenia`s foreign trade with Russia continues to decline, while with  EU countries it continues to grow at rapid pace
Minister: YouTube officially announces launch of partner program in  ArmeniaMinister: YouTube officially announces launch of partner program in  Armenia
Economy Minister assures: Withdrawal from EAEU  not on Yerevan`s  agendaEconomy Minister assures: Withdrawal from EAEU  not on Yerevan`s  agenda
Economy Ministry: Armenian producers must now provide certificates of  origin to sell on WildberriesEconomy Ministry: Armenian producers must now provide certificates of  origin to sell on Wildberries
UNDP: Armenia needs specialized institutions to implement energy  policyUNDP: Armenia needs specialized institutions to implement energy  policy
InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4
Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign
Armenia`s public debt exceeded $14.7 billion by April 1, 2026; per  capita debt burden surpassed $4,700.Armenia`s public debt exceeded $14.7 billion by April 1, 2026; per  capita debt burden surpassed $4,700.
Deputy Minister of Economy: Armenia`s industry showing clear signs of  stabilization, recovery, and sustainable growth Deputy Minister of Economy: Armenia`s industry showing clear signs of  stabilization, recovery, and sustainable growth
Regulations under Green Agenda pose significant burden, especially  for small businesses - Frank Hess Regulations under Green Agenda pose significant burden, especially  for small businesses - Frank Hess
Grant Akopian has been elected to the AmCham BoardGrant Akopian has been elected to the AmCham Board
Ministry of High-Tech Industry to change its nameMinistry of High-Tech Industry to change its name
Construction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia to  become new activity subject to licensingConstruction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia to  become new activity subject to licensing
Steps to be taken in Armenia to protect rights of minority  shareholders in joint-stock companiesSteps to be taken in Armenia to protect rights of minority  shareholders in joint-stock companies
Tourist influx to Armenia surges by 28% in AprilTourist influx to Armenia surges by 28% in April
Armenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreasedArmenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreased
Armenian brandy and wine production rebounds in Q1Armenian brandy and wine production rebounds in Q1
Armenia reports 7.3%  growth in power generation for Q1 2026Armenia reports 7.3%  growth in power generation for Q1 2026
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Main reason for sharp rise in liquefied gas prices in Armenia is  events surrounding Iran and at Upper Lars checkpoint - economist Main reason for sharp rise in liquefied gas prices in Armenia is  events surrounding Iran and at Upper Lars checkpoint - economist
Future of Armenia`s nuclear energy sector in question - expert Future of Armenia`s nuclear energy sector in question - expert 
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Customs duties not to be charged for delivery of new trolleybuses to  ArmeniaCustoms duties not to be charged for delivery of new trolleybuses to  Armenia
In Armenia, steps have been taken to address the issue of changing the taxation of dividends from shares and stakes in the country`s commercial banksIn Armenia, steps have been taken to address the issue of changing the taxation of dividends from shares and stakes in the country`s commercial banks
Armenia has not received any official information from Russian side  regarding Jermuk products - IOBPP Armenia has not received any official information from Russian side  regarding Jermuk products - IOBPP
Ameriabank Included in the List of Companies Defining the State of the Global EconomyAmeriabank Included in the List of Companies Defining the State of the Global Economy
Robert Kocharyan: Armenia`s current economic model  is highly  problematicRobert Kocharyan: Armenia`s current economic model  is highly  problematic