EFSD forecasts Armenia`s GDP growth at 5.5% by end of 2026 Friday, July 17 2026
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 ArmInfo. The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) forecasts Armenia's GDP growth at 5.5% by the end of 2026. This is evidenced by the summer update of the EFSD's Regional Economic Review (RER), which updated its economic development estimates for the region's countries for 2026-2028. |
ArmInfo.Armenia and Oman have reached an agreement to take practical steps toward increasing the export of Armenian fresh produce to the Omani market, as part of broader trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB) of Armenia reported the development following a visit by a delegation from the Omani company KV Group.
ArmInfo. Exports of Armenian fruits and vegetables to European Union markets are seeing daily growth, as stated by Tigran Petrosyan, Chairman of the Food Safety Inspectorate (FSIB), during a press conference on July 17.
ArmInfo. During the week of July 13–17, the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market saw sustained growth in dollar-denominated transactions, while ruble- denominated activity experienced a deepening decline. There have been no euro transactions recorded for nearly five months.
ArmInfo. Converse Bank has been named Armenia’s Best Digital Bank for Consumers by the internationally renowned financial publication Euromoney, receiving the prestigious recognition at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 ceremony held in London on 16 July.
ArmInfo. As of June 30, 2026, the number of beneficiaries enrolled in Armenia's medical insurance system has risen to 1.7 million, up from 1.5 million at the start of the year. This update was announced today by Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan during a press conference.
ArmInfo. Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, meetings of the selection commission were held to choose members of the Board of Trustees of the Universal Health Insurance Fund and its general director, the press service of the cabinet of ministers reports.
ArmInfo. Armenia has entered the top ten countries with the highest female population share. This is according to World Bank data based on the age and sex distribution of the population calculated using the World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision database of the UN Population Division.
ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 8% annually in January-May 2026 (from 5.7% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector, having managed to recover from the recession to double-digit growth, has recovered its position as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to the final data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, foreign trade is still in decline, but only slightly, in contrast to the significant decline a year ago.
ArmInfo. By order of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission, the draft Agreement on a standardized license in the banking and insurance services sectors within the Eurasian Economic Union has been approved and sent to member states for the internal procedures necessary for its signing.
ArmInfo. Artificial intelligence is developing at a breakneck speed, outpacing existing regulatory mechanisms. This was stated by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the official opening of the high-level Global Dialogue for AI Governance.
ArmInfo. The management of the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), led by its Director General, Eduard Martirosyan, paid a working visit to Bulgaria from July 14-17, where they inspected the operations of the Kozloduy NPP.
ArmInfo. Armenian Ambassador to Bulgaria Tsovinar Hambardzumyan met with Bulgarian Deputy Energy Minister Lyubomira Gancheva to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and developing a strategic partnership between the two countries.
ArmInfo. Hosting COP17 is an important opportunity for Armenia not only to organize a high-level international event but also to present the country's technological and innovative potential to international partners. This was stated by Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, during a meeting with Aram Meymaryan, Deputy Minister of Environment of the Republic of Armenia.
ArmInfo. A data classification system will be created in Armenia. This decision was made at a government meeting on July 16. The draft law was presented by Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan.
ArmInfo. Armenia wants to fully clarify the Real Estate Cadastre by January 1, 2030. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss amendments to the laws "On State Registration of Property Rights" and "On Urban Development" in the first reading at its plenary session on June 18.
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."
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