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In 2024, Armenia saw 7% decrease in tourist arrivals compared to 2023In 2024, Armenia saw 7% decrease in tourist arrivals compared to 2023
Yeraskh metallurgical plant to start mass production in  February-March this yearYeraskh metallurgical plant to start mass production in  February-March this year
Minister of Economy: Exiting EAEU is not on government`s agendaMinister of Economy: Exiting EAEU is not on government`s agenda
Gevorg Papoyan: Amulsar project to boost Armenia`s economy with an  extra $120 mln in annual taxesGevorg Papoyan: Amulsar project to boost Armenia`s economy with an  extra $120 mln in annual taxes
Risks of exiting EAEU are obvious: Finance MinisterRisks of exiting EAEU are obvious: Finance Minister
Gevorg Papoyan on the Gevorg Papoyan on the "Dry Port" project: We are also considering a  more detailed study for final economic impact calculations 
Armenia`s ministry of finances revises GDP growth forecast down Armenia`s ministry of finances revises GDP growth forecast down 
WB loan to be spent on modernizing three electric power substations WB loan to be spent on modernizing three electric power substations 
Head of Armenia`s State Revenue Committee, U.S. ambassador to Armenia  highlight importance of creating more effective mutual trade  environment Head of Armenia`s State Revenue Committee, U.S. ambassador to Armenia  highlight importance of creating more effective mutual trade  environment 
Government`s economic policy success - minister Government`s economic policy success - minister 
Armenia`s public funds to meet CB-set requirements Armenia`s public funds to meet CB-set requirements 
What economic growth would Armenia record but for re-exportWhat economic growth would Armenia record but for re-export
IRI Chief Customs Officer: Iran`s largest share of exports within  EAEU belongs to Russia, Armenia and KazakhstanIRI Chief Customs Officer: Iran`s largest share of exports within  EAEU belongs to Russia, Armenia and Kazakhstan
Armenian interbank foreign exchange market inactive in first week of  2025Armenian interbank foreign exchange market inactive in first week of  2025
In Armenia, wine production decreased by 27.1% over 11 months, while  cognac production increased by 4.9%In Armenia, wine production decreased by 27.1% over 11 months, while  cognac production increased by 4.9%
By December 2024, the industrial sector saw an increase in its growth  rateBy December 2024, the industrial sector saw an increase in its growth  rate
In 2024, Armenia`s inflation rate  was 1.5%  In 2024, Armenia`s inflation rate  was 1.5%  
In Armenia, economic activity growth slowed down from 9.4% to 7.4% in  January-November 2024In Armenia, economic activity growth slowed down from 9.4% to 7.4% in  January-November 2024
Armenia`s unemployment rate rose from 12% to 13.3%  Armenia`s unemployment rate rose from 12% to 13.3%  
Armenia`s Trade Unions Head: Changes in working hours will not impact  the country`s economic growth Armenia`s Trade Unions Head: Changes in working hours will not impact  the country`s economic growth 
Armenia`s premier reports 400% increase in Armenia-EU passenger  traffic over last 7 yearsArmenia`s premier reports 400% increase in Armenia-EU passenger  traffic over last 7 years
Mayler company to invest AMD 12bln in Yegipatrush ski resort in 2025Mayler company to invest AMD 12bln in Yegipatrush ski resort in 2025
WB to help Armenia implement water programmeWB to help Armenia implement water programme
Overchuk: EAEU and EU are incompatible. Yerevan will have to make a  choiceOverchuk: EAEU and EU are incompatible. Yerevan will have to make a  choice
In January, Armenia will submit its proposed amendments to the  intergovernmental agreement on television broadcasting to the Russian  side In January, Armenia will submit its proposed amendments to the  intergovernmental agreement on television broadcasting to the Russian  side 
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: The way Armenia uses satellite images does not  concern our Spanish partnersMkhitar Hayrapetyan: The way Armenia uses satellite images does not  concern our Spanish partners
In 2024, Syunik Airport operated 71 flights between Yerevan and KapanIn 2024, Syunik Airport operated 71 flights between Yerevan and Kapan
David Khudatyan on the construction of a nuclear power plant: We are  considering proposals not only from the Russian Federation and the  United States, but also from other countriesDavid Khudatyan on the construction of a nuclear power plant: We are  considering proposals not only from the Russian Federation and the  United States, but also from other countries
EIB to grant EUR 10.1mln to Armenia for energy efficiency programme  in Yerevan EIB to grant EUR 10.1mln to Armenia for energy efficiency programme  in Yerevan 
Sisian-Kajaran section of North-South project planned to be completed  by end of 2031 Sisian-Kajaran section of North-South project planned to be completed  by end of 2031 
Railway passenger traffic 4.6% up in Armenia in 2024Railway passenger traffic 4.6% up in Armenia in 2024
Luys Foundation: Following the results of 2024, Armenia`s economic  growth  may be below 5.8%Luys Foundation: Following the results of 2024, Armenia`s economic  growth  may be below 5.8%
Armenia`s State Treasury experienced a revenue loss of 224 bln AMD in  2024Armenia`s State Treasury experienced a revenue loss of 224 bln AMD in  2024
Cadastral map in Kirants changed: Suren Tovmasyan refrains from  commenting on delimitation commission`s actions Cadastral map in Kirants changed: Suren Tovmasyan refrains from  commenting on delimitation commission`s actions 
Housing transactions in Armenia increased by about 13%Housing transactions in Armenia increased by about 13%
Head of Cadastre Committee warns against unauthorized building  projects Head of Cadastre Committee warns against unauthorized building  projects 
Ardshinbank s Nominal Forest Has Been PlantedArdshinbank s Nominal Forest Has Been Planted
AMD 59bln subvention programmes implemented in Armenia in 2024AMD 59bln subvention programmes implemented in Armenia in 2024
UMI to equally cover all insured persons - bill UMI to equally cover all insured persons - bill 
EAEU major actor in international economic relations - RF MFA EAEU major actor in international economic relations - RF MFA 
12.5% of Lydian Armenia CJSC stock gifted to the RA Government12.5% of Lydian Armenia CJSC stock gifted to the RA Government
Certain activity in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market  during last week of 2024 Certain activity in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market  during last week of 2024 
May the Holiday Warm Hearts: Idram and IDBank Support the Children of HeroesMay the Holiday Warm Hearts: Idram and IDBank Support the Children of Heroes
Armenia`s authorities to reduce compensations under Targeted Program  for Attracting Highly Qualified Specialists Armenia`s authorities to reduce compensations under Targeted Program  for Attracting Highly Qualified Specialists 
Armenia`s government imposes temporary ban on export of whitefish  caviar Armenia`s government imposes temporary ban on export of whitefish  caviar 
Armenia amends loan agreement on Kaps reservoir construction with KFWArmenia amends loan agreement on Kaps reservoir construction with KFW
Armenia to join first international document on AIArmenia to join first international document on AI
EC to issue EUR 12.9mln grant to Armenia to improve nuclear and  radiation safety EC to issue EUR 12.9mln grant to Armenia to improve nuclear and  radiation safety 
Armenia amends loan agreement with EFSD to ensure procurements under Kajaran tunnel projectArmenia amends loan agreement with EFSD to ensure procurements under Kajaran tunnel project
Electricity prices to remain unchanged for end users in 2025 Electricity prices to remain unchanged for end users in 2025 
Public Services Regulatory Commission approves Gasprom investment  programmePublic Services Regulatory Commission approves Gasprom investment  programme
Extending Holiday Care to Border Communities: AraratBank`s Gifts Reach 400 Children
EEC action plan for implementation of priorities of Armenia`s  chairmanship in EAEU bodies was intensive - Nikol Pashinyan EEC action plan for implementation of priorities of Armenia`s  chairmanship in EAEU bodies was intensive - Nikol Pashinyan 
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Ardshinbank has once again been recognized as the Private Bank of the Year and Retail Bank of the Year by the Global Banking and Finance Awards magazine.Ardshinbank has once again been recognized as the Private Bank of the Year and Retail Bank of the Year by the Global Banking and Finance Awards magazine.
Russia values mutually beneficial multifaceted cooperation with its  partners in EAEU - Vladimir Putin Russia values mutually beneficial multifaceted cooperation with its  partners in EAEU - Vladimir Putin 
Gas supplies to Armenia via Georgia to be suspended Gas supplies to Armenia via Georgia to be suspended 
Shorter working hours pose risk to Armenia`s economy - Mantashyants  business clubShorter working hours pose risk to Armenia`s economy - Mantashyants  business club
Economic modernization programme portfolio AMD 341bln as of Dec 1,  2024 Economic modernization programme portfolio AMD 341bln as of Dec 1,  2024 
"Hidden gem" with mountain views is a perfect walking destination for  2025` - Express UK 
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Experts
Are all funds protected in Russian banks?Are all funds protected in Russian banks?
Expert: SMR technologies are still futuristicExpert: SMR technologies are still futuristic
Armenian Banks: About HSBC, Ardshinbank and Conducting Business in the New Environment of Sanction RestrictionsArmenian Banks: About HSBC, Ardshinbank and Conducting Business in the New Environment of Sanction Restrictions
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The sale of HSBC Bank Armenia to Ardshinbank to be completed on  November 29, 2024The sale of HSBC Bank Armenia to Ardshinbank to be completed on  November 29, 2024
Armenian government approves 2024-2040 demographic strategy Armenian government approves 2024-2040 demographic strategy 
Armenia`s economy and state competing for sooner collapse -  ex-official Armenia`s economy and state competing for sooner collapse -  ex-official 

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