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Armenia to lose over $700mln annually and tens of thousands of jobs  due to worsened relations with Russia - Sergei Shoigu Armenia to lose over $700mln annually and tens of thousands of jobs  due to worsened relations with Russia - Sergei Shoigu 
 Armenian defense industry companies should focus on niche areas -  Aram Jivanyan Armenian defense industry companies should focus on niche areas -  Aram Jivanyan
Armenia`s defense industry achieves 70 billion dram turnover- Mkhitar  HayrapetyanArmenia`s defense industry achieves 70 billion dram turnover- Mkhitar  Hayrapetyan
Mining industry can drive strategic state industries- ZCMC Vice  PresidentMining industry can drive strategic state industries- ZCMC Vice  President
 Mining and metallurgy essential to Armenia`s tech and defense  sectors- says ZCMC Vice President Mining and metallurgy essential to Armenia`s tech and defense  sectors- says ZCMC Vice President
Tomas Kairys appointed as new head of EBRD Caucasus region, effective  September 2026Tomas Kairys appointed as new head of EBRD Caucasus region, effective  September 2026
Rising food and service prices keep Armenian inflation above target  rangeRising food and service prices keep Armenian inflation above target  range
EBRD forecasts 5.5% GDP growth in Armenia in 2026-2027EBRD forecasts 5.5% GDP growth in Armenia in 2026-2027
Simple Talks: A Fresh Take on Finance with AraratBank Simple Talks: A Fresh Take on Finance with AraratBank 
First experimental batch of agricultural products produced in Armenia  sent via alternative routes - premier First experimental batch of agricultural products produced in Armenia  sent via alternative routes - premier 
Ameriabank Won in 4 Categories at AMX Awards 2026Ameriabank Won in 4 Categories at AMX Awards 2026
Armenia and Kazakhstan stock exchanges  sign MoU to  enhance regional  capital market integration within Tabadul Hub platformArmenia and Kazakhstan stock exchanges  sign MoU to  enhance regional  capital market integration within Tabadul Hub platform
State Department Spokesperson: American companies sign agreements  worth over $8 Billion with AzerbaijanState Department Spokesperson: American companies sign agreements  worth over $8 Billion with Azerbaijan
Armenia Stock Exchange honors top capital market participants at AMX  Awards 2026Armenia Stock Exchange honors top capital market participants at AMX  Awards 2026
The Church is a taxpayer - Catholicos Karekin IIThe Church is a taxpayer - Catholicos Karekin II
 Embassy of Belarus hosts roundtable on Armenian-Belarusian economic  cooperation Embassy of Belarus hosts roundtable on Armenian-Belarusian economic  cooperation
Central Bank of Armenia discusses macroeconomic policy in an  unpredictable and shock-prone worldCentral Bank of Armenia discusses macroeconomic policy in an  unpredictable and shock-prone world
Tsarukyan promises to resolve Armenian cargo truck crisis triggered  by Russian restrictions, within one dayTsarukyan promises to resolve Armenian cargo truck crisis triggered  by Russian restrictions, within one day
Business mission of Russian regional companies  launches in YerevanBusiness mission of Russian regional companies  launches in Yerevan
First large shipment of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs arrives in Armenia for   Firebird AI data centerFirst large shipment of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs arrives in Armenia for   Firebird AI data center
Eggplants, potatoes, pome  and dried fruits: Rosselkhoznadzor imposes  further restrictions on Armenian productsEggplants, potatoes, pome  and dried fruits: Rosselkhoznadzor imposes  further restrictions on Armenian products
Georgia does not rule out Armenia`s participation in BTK railway  project - KobakhidzeGeorgia does not rule out Armenia`s participation in BTK railway  project - Kobakhidze
Edita Ghazaryan appointed  Acting Executive Director of UATE -Edita Ghazaryan appointed  Acting Executive Director of UATE -
SCR launches summer routes - Batumi and SevanSCR launches summer routes - Batumi and Sevan
Shirak Avia launches Yerevan-Tashkent-Yerevan flight Shirak Avia launches Yerevan-Tashkent-Yerevan flight 
Toll international highways for heavy trucks to be put into operation in Armenia - premierToll international highways for heavy trucks to be put into operation in Armenia - premier
RA government to provide assistance to agricultural exporters - premierRA government to provide assistance to agricultural exporters - premier
Idram Becomes a Partner of “Little Mher”Idram Becomes a Partner of “Little Mher”
Rosselkhoznadzor restricts imports of stone fruits and grapes from  ArmeniaRosselkhoznadzor restricts imports of stone fruits and grapes from  Armenia
Sukiasyan assures: Armenia has a cheaper alternative to Russian gasSukiasyan assures: Armenia has a cheaper alternative to Russian gas
RA Economy Ministry officials, Ambassadors of Persian Gulf countries  discuss expanding trade and economic cooperationRA Economy Ministry officials, Ambassadors of Persian Gulf countries  discuss expanding trade and economic cooperation
Pashinyan: Armenia`s first artificial intelligence plant opens in   Gagarin village, ArmeniaPashinyan: Armenia`s first artificial intelligence plant opens in   Gagarin village, Armenia
Exports to EU targeted to grow four- to fivefold by year-endExports to EU targeted to grow four- to fivefold by year-end
Ardshinbank Expands Green Financing Opportunities for BusinessesArdshinbank Expands Green Financing Opportunities for Businesses
Economy Minister says gas prices to remain unchangedEconomy Minister says gas prices to remain unchanged
Rosselkhoznadzor approves only two Armenian companies for fish export  to RussiaRosselkhoznadzor approves only two Armenian companies for fish export  to Russia
Armenia ready to completely reorient its exports to Europe in event  of restrictions - minister Armenia ready to completely reorient its exports to Europe in event  of restrictions - minister 
Armenia may face difficult gas supply situationArmenia may face difficult gas supply situation
International Instability Has Not Affected Armenia`s Financial Stability, But Risks Always Exist – Deputy Minister of FinanceInternational Instability Has Not Affected Armenia`s Financial Stability, But Risks Always Exist – Deputy Minister of Finance
Armenia Needs to Focus on Developing the Equity Securities MarketArmenia Needs to Focus on Developing the Equity Securities Market
Union of Miners and Metallurgists of Armenia Becomes a Member of the International Council on Mining and MetalsUnion of Miners and Metallurgists of Armenia Becomes a Member of the International Council on Mining and Metals
Armenia`s food safety inspection releases initial results of  inspections conducted jointly with RosselkhoznadzorArmenia`s food safety inspection releases initial results of  inspections conducted jointly with Rosselkhoznadzor
EAEU member states plan to implement joint projects on application of  AI technologiesEAEU member states plan to implement joint projects on application of  AI technologies
CBA Governor: Armenia consistently develops money market instrumentsCBA Governor: Armenia consistently develops money market instruments
Laboratory analysis finds no deviations in Jermuk productsLaboratory analysis finds no deviations in Jermuk products
Economy Ministry  discusses ways to improve state support instruments  for greenhouse farmsEconomy Ministry  discusses ways to improve state support instruments  for greenhouse farms
Armenia FX market, May 25- 29, 2026: Both  USD, RUB transactions  declineArmenia FX market, May 25- 29, 2026: Both  USD, RUB transactions  decline
CBA Governor  outlines concept for development of Armenia`s capital  marketCBA Governor  outlines concept for development of Armenia`s capital  market
With IDBank’s Support, Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi Awards Established at Gyumri Music School No. 6With IDBank’s Support, Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi Awards Established at Gyumri Music School No. 6
 CBA Governor highlights financial market`s resilience to potential  unforeseen risks CBA Governor highlights financial market`s resilience to potential  unforeseen risks
Deputy PM: Armenia intends to continue its  good faith participation  in EAEUDeputy PM: Armenia intends to continue its  good faith participation  in EAEU
Industrial policy within  EAEU clearly lagging behind. - LukashenkoIndustrial policy within  EAEU clearly lagging behind. - Lukashenko
EAEU expects mutual trade to exceed $100bln by 2026 end EAEU expects mutual trade to exceed $100bln by 2026 end 
Development of data processing infrastructure and cloud solutions  priority of Armenia`s government policy - RA vice-premierDevelopment of data processing infrastructure and cloud solutions  priority of Armenia`s government policy - RA vice-premier
Russian markets not to be affected by restrictions on import of  certain goods from Armenia - Maxim ReshetnikovRussian markets not to be affected by restrictions on import of  certain goods from Armenia - Maxim Reshetnikov
Gevorg Mantashyan: AI development requires responsible management and  long-term strategic approachesGevorg Mantashyan: AI development requires responsible management and  long-term strategic approaches
An unforgettable day instead of toys: June 1st guide from Idram&IDBankAn unforgettable day instead of toys: June 1st guide from Idram&IDBank
Rospotrebnadzor bans sale of 64.5mln units of Jermuk mineral water in  RussiaRospotrebnadzor bans sale of 64.5mln units of Jermuk mineral water in  Russia
Armenia intends to work with Russia to find a mutually beneficial solution to the railway issue – PashinyanArmenia intends to work with Russia to find a mutually beneficial solution to the railway issue – Pashinyan
Political Scientist: Armenia Faces imminent shift to persistent reliance on agricultural importPolitical Scientist: Armenia Faces imminent shift to persistent reliance on agricultural import
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First experimental batch of agricultural products produced in Armenia  sent via alternative routes - premier 

 Wednesday, June 3 2026
First experimental batch of agricultural products produced in Armenia  sent via alternative routes - premier 

ArmInfo.The first experimental batch of agricultural products produced in Armenia has been sent via alternative routes. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this during his campaign.

Economy

Armenia to lose over $700mln annually and tens of thousands of jobs  due to worsened relations with Russia - Sergei Shoigu 

ArmInfo.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement that a referendum on membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will not take place until Armenia applies for EU membership reflects an obvious reluctance to hold such a referendum. This was stated by Russian Security Council Secretary  Sergei Shoigu.

Armenian defense industry companies should focus on niche areas -  Aram Jivanyan

ArmInfo.  Aram Jivanyan, Chairman of Armenia's Military- Industrial Complex (MIC) Committee, announced today that his agency has launched a close collaboration with the General Staff of the Armed Forces to systematically  inventory the military's most urgent  needs.  Jivanyan shared the  update during a panel discussion at the RISE exhibition and forum.

Armenia`s defense industry achieves 70 billion dram turnover- Mkhitar  Hayrapetyan
Mining industry can drive strategic state industries- ZCMC Vice  President

Finance and banks

EBRD forecasts 5.5% GDP growth in Armenia in 2026-2027

ArmInfo.Real GDP expanded by 7.2 per cent year on year in 2025 in Armenia, with a broad-based expansion led by construction, ICT and financial services, all of which posted double-digit growth, reads the June 2026 report Regional Economic Prospects in the EBRD Regions. 

Simple Talks: A Fresh Take on Finance with AraratBank 

ArmInfo.AraratBank and the From Simple to Simple financial literacy podcast have launched Simple Talks, a new collaborative series intended to make financial topics easier to understand through practical examples and clear explanations of financial concepts and terminology.

Ameriabank Won in 4 Categories at AMX Awards 2026
Armenia and Kazakhstan stock exchanges  sign MoU to  enhance regional  capital market integration within Tabadul Hub platform

Insurance

LIGA Insurance Marks 18 Years in the Armenian Market and Announces a New Stage of Development and Brand Identity Refresh

ArmInfo. LIGA Insurance announces the refresh of its brand identity, marking a new stage in the company’s development and the beginning of its international integration process, as the company celebrates 18 years of operation in the Armenian insurance market.

Intelligent Management Holding  launches second tranche of bonds  worth 3 billion drams, with Ameriabank  again serving as underwriter

ArmInfo.Intelligent Management Holding, the founder and shareholder of EFES Insurance Company and the Vardanants Innovative Medical Center, has launched the second tranche of bonds worth 3 billion drams, with a yield of 11.7% per annum. Ameriabank, as with the debut issue, is the  underwriter. According to EFES Insurance Company, The public offering began on May 18, 2026, and is scheduled to run through August 31,  2026, or until fully placed.

InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4
Government to restart  agricultural insurance program 
Statistics

Rising food and service prices keep Armenian inflation above target  range

ArmInfo. The annual inflation rate in Armenia eased slightly to 4.2% in May 2026, down from 4.3% during the same period last year, according to data released by the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia. This modest deceleration was driven by slower year-on- year price growth in food  (6.5% vs. 7.2% last year) and services (2.7% vs. 3.1% last year).  Conversely, non-food prices rose by 2.1%, reversing a 0.1% decline  recorded the previous year.

Armenia`s state budget revenues up  13.7% year-on-year in  January-April 2026

ArmInfo.In the first four months of 2026, Armenia's state budget revenues reached 1.128 trillion drams.  According to the press service of the Ministry of Finance, state budget revenues increased by 13.7%, or 135.7 billion  drams, compared to the same period last year.

Industrial sector grows along with industrial price index
Armenia`s economic activity accelerates amid expansion efforts in  foreign trade 
Digest

State Department Spokesperson: American companies sign agreements  worth over $8 Billion with Azerbaijan

ArmInfo.  American companies have signed commercial agreements worth more than $8 billion with Azerbaijan,  as stated by US Assistant Secretary of  State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Caleb Orr.

Georgia does not rule out Armenia`s participation in BTK railway  project - Kobakhidze

ArmInfo.  Georgia does not rule out Armenia's participation in the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway project and is ready to deepen transit cooperation with Yerevan, as stated by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze  following the opening ceremony of the new BTK railway line.

EAEU member states plan to implement joint projects on application of  AI technologies
Industrial policy within  EAEU clearly lagging behind. - Lukashenko

Energy

RF Energy Minister-Russia yet to receive response from Armenia regarding letter on consequences of joining the EU

ArmInfo.Russia has not yet received a response from Armenia to its letter regarding the consequences of the South Caucasian republic's accession to the European Union, as stated by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev to reporters, according to Interfax.

Head of Rosatom warns Armenia could lose nuclear energy expertise if  it abandons Russian technologies

ArmInfo.  Armenia risks losing its nuclear energy competencies if it moves away from Russian nuclear technologies, said Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev in an interview with  Izvestia.

U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes continued progress in U.S.-Armenia  civil nuclear energy cooperation
Authorized capital of Construction of New NPP CJSC to be increased by  AMD 200mln

Technology

First large shipment of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs arrives in Armenia for   Firebird AI data center

ArmInfo.  The first major shipment of next-generation NVIDIA Blackwell graphics processing units (GPUs) has arrived in Armenia for the Firebird AI Data Center currently under construction in Hrazdan, as stated by the press  service of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry.

Edita Ghazaryan appointed  Acting Executive Director of UATE -

ArmInfo.  By decision of the Board,  UATE CEO Edita Ghazaryan was unanimously appointed as the organization's Acting Executive Director. Prior to this appointment, Ghazaryan served as Deputy Executive Director of UATE. She assumed the role succeeding Sargis Karapetyan.

Pashinyan: Armenia`s first artificial intelligence plant opens in   Gagarin village, Armenia
Development of data processing infrastructure and cloud solutions  priority of Armenia`s government policy - RA vice-premier
Real estate

Armenia dealing with errors in property rights registration

ArmInfo.   Armenia intends to fully clarify the Real Estate Cadastre by January 1, 2030. At its May 19 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on Economic Affairs approved amendments to the laws "On State Registration of Property Rights" and "On Urban Development."

Reverse mortgage institution to be introduced in Armenia

ArmInfo.  Reverse mortgage institution will be introduced in Armenia. The RA government approved amendments to the Civil Code and a package of related laws at its  April 2 meeting.

Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025
Real estate purchase and sale transactions by foreigners increased by  13.4% in 2025
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