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Armenia`s wine heritage presented in London, Manchester Armenia`s wine heritage presented in London, Manchester 
Armenian Airlines suspends flights Armenian Airlines suspends flights 
The October beneficiary of The October beneficiary of "The Power of a Dram" is the Children of Armenia Fund
Head of Synopsys Armenia: IT sector accounts for 5.5% of Armenia`s  GDP, an indicator comparable to developed countries Head of Synopsys Armenia: IT sector accounts for 5.5% of Armenia`s  GDP, an indicator comparable to developed countries 
Armenian CB to establish control over nonpublic funds Armenian CB to establish control over nonpublic funds 
Armenia to take out loans to cover budget deficitArmenia to take out loans to cover budget deficit
Armenia`s deputy minister confirms his resignation Armenia`s deputy minister confirms his resignation 
Armenia`s deputy minister of economy resignsArmenia`s deputy minister of economy resigns
Top official in charge of energy sector dismissed Top official in charge of energy sector dismissed 
Garegin Baghramyan resigns as head of PSRCGaregin Baghramyan resigns as head of PSRC
Second Armenian-UAE business forum held in Abu DhabiSecond Armenian-UAE business forum held in Abu Dhabi
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Armenian government approves import of 600 electric cars Armenian government approves import of 600 electric cars 
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Taxi companies` turnover billions of drams - official Taxi companies` turnover billions of drams - official 
Simplified car registration procedure for forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh ArmeniansSimplified car registration procedure for forcibly displaced  Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians
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"Synopsys" company among leaders of Armenia`s technology sector -  premier 
South Caucasus Railways reports 2.8% y/y increase in number of  passengers South Caucasus Railways reports 2.8% y/y increase in number of  passengers 
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Armenia Minister of Economy, Ambassador of Germany discuss  opportunities for enhancing bilateral cooperationArmenia Minister of Economy, Ambassador of Germany discuss  opportunities for enhancing bilateral cooperation
The winners of the 2024 joint program between SIA Armenia and The winners of the 2024 joint program between SIA Armenia and "The Power of One Dram" have been announced
WB, ADB collaborate on housing program for Nagorno-Karabakh IDPsWB, ADB collaborate on housing program for Nagorno-Karabakh IDPs
U.S remains dedicated to building economic resilience of Armenia -  ambassadorU.S remains dedicated to building economic resilience of Armenia -  ambassador
Armenia Deputy PM, World Bank discuss potential for enhancing  cooperationArmenia Deputy PM, World Bank discuss potential for enhancing  cooperation
Armenia`s industrial sector still experiencing double-digit growthArmenia`s industrial sector still experiencing double-digit growth
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Concept paper outlining creation of AI ecosystem global network to be  presented at  WCIT2024Concept paper outlining creation of AI ecosystem global network to be  presented at  WCIT2024
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Ardshinbank started making international money transfers via UBPay systemArdshinbank started making international money transfers via UBPay system
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Armenia expects participation of French companies in implementation  of nuclear and renewable energy projects - PashinyanArmenia expects participation of French companies in implementation  of nuclear and renewable energy projects - Pashinyan
12.5% y/y increase in state budget revenues of Armenia in Jan-Sep  202412.5% y/y increase in state budget revenues of Armenia in Jan-Sep  2024
DigiTec2024 officially launched, with over 200 companies presenting  their innovative solutionsDigiTec2024 officially launched, with over 200 companies presenting  their innovative solutions
ACE interested in cooperating with Armenia in wine-makingACE interested in cooperating with Armenia in wine-making
Annual inflation in Armenia in September amounted to 0.6%Annual inflation in Armenia in September amounted to 0.6%
Armenian startups will have the opportunity to receive investments  from the foundation of the legendary Argentine footballer Lionel  MessiArmenian startups will have the opportunity to receive investments  from the foundation of the legendary Argentine footballer Lionel  Messi
More and more young people in Armenia dreaming of becoming nuclear  engineers More and more young people in Armenia dreaming of becoming nuclear  engineers 
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Double-digit growth of import prices observed in Armenia`s foreign  tradeDouble-digit growth of import prices observed in Armenia`s foreign  trade
532.5mln transactions worth a total of AMD 9,782.7bln  effected in  Armenia in Jan-Sept 2024532.5mln transactions worth a total of AMD 9,782.7bln  effected in  Armenia in Jan-Sept 2024
We are conservative in making forecasts - ADB We are conservative in making forecasts - ADB 
Armenia takes over chairmanship of coordinating council of CIS  financial supervision bodies Armenia takes over chairmanship of coordinating council of CIS  financial supervision bodies 
Bakhytjan Sagintayev: Since the formation of the EAEU, the Union`s  foreign trade grown by 60%Bakhytjan Sagintayev: Since the formation of the EAEU, the Union`s  foreign trade grown by 60%
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Armenia`s first regional landfill to be completed in HrazdanArmenia`s first regional landfill to be completed in Hrazdan
Mohammad Reza Aref: Iran is ready to play a more serious role in the  EAEUMohammad Reza Aref: Iran is ready to play a more serious role in the  EAEU
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Armenia`s wine heritage presented in London, Manchester 

 Monday, October 14 2024
Armenia`s wine heritage presented in London, Manchester 

ArmInfo.Events aimed at increasing the recognition of Armenian wines were held in the United  Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Economy

Armenian Airlines suspends flights 

ArmInfo. Armenian Airlines will temporarily suspend flights from October 14 to November 22. This  was stated in a statement by the carrier.

Armenia`s deputy minister of economy resigns

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia Narek Teryan has written a letter of resignation  from his post. The information was confirmed by the press service of the department.

Second Armenian-UAE business forum held in Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air Group successfully promoted Armenia in international markets  - RA Ministry of Economy

Finance and banks

The October beneficiary of "The Power of a Dram" is the Children of Armenia Fund

ArmInfo.IDBank and Idram summarize the September program of the "The Power of One Dram" initiative, which supported the "Moonk" technical school established by the "ES" educational foundation in Artsakh in 2022. "Moonk" offers technological education to children in various regions of Armenia. The 4,093,527 drams raised through "The Power of One Dram" initiative will help support the ongoing education of its 400 current beneficiaries and attract over 100 new students from 10 communities in the Syunik and Lori regions.

Armenian CB to establish control over nonpublic funds 

ArmInfo. In order to solve some existing problems in the sphere of regulation of non-public  investment funds, the Armenian government proposed to make amendments and additions to the Law "On Investment Funds" and a number of related draft laws. The proposal was approved on October 11 at a  meeting of the RA National Assembly Committee on Financial, Credit and Budgetary Issues.

Armenia to take out loans to cover budget deficit
AraratBank and Matenadaran: An Innovative Collaboration Across Science and Culture

Insurance

Minimum insurance requirements for passengers, flight and service  personnel to be established for all air carriers in Armenia

ArmInfo.Minimum requirements for insuraring passengers, flight crew and service personnel will be established for all air carriers and aircraft operators in Armenia.  

Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows further upward trend 

ArmInfo. In the insurance market of Armenia, the loss ratio for compulsory motor third-party  liability insurance increased to 79.1% by September 1, 2024 from 65% last year. This is evidenced by the data of the Bureau of Motor Insurers of Armenia.

WB to support compulsory medical insurance in Armenia 
MTLP loss coefficient up in Armenia`s insurance market
Energy

Top official in charge of energy sector dismissed 

ArmInfo.Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Hakob Vardanyan has been dismissed from his post. The corresponding decision was signed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on October 11.

Armenia expects participation of French companies in implementation  of nuclear and renewable energy projects - Pashinyan

ArmInfo. A meeting took place at the Matignon Palace in Paris between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan and the newly appointed head of the French government Michel Barnier.  

Armenia-Georgia high-voltage line to be ready for operation in four  years - official 
Armenia could generate more energy for export - official 

Technology

Head of Synopsys Armenia: IT sector accounts for 5.5% of Armenia`s  GDP, an indicator comparable to developed countries 

ArmInfo.The IT sector accounts for approximately 5.5% of Armenia's GDP, which is a relatively high  indicator, comparable to that of developed countries. This assessment of the local IT industry was provided by Hovik Musaelyan, the director of Synopsys Armenia, in an interview with the Shant TV channel.  Additionally, he characterized the industry with indicators such as the number of employees, which is approximately 40,000  people, and an annual growth rate of 25-30%.

"Synopsys" company among leaders of Armenia`s technology sector -  premier 

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the jubilee award ceremony dedicated to the 20th  anniversary of "Synopsis Armenia" with the slogan "Recognize the  best, inspire the next" at Al. Spendiaryan National Academic Theater  of Opera and Ballet.

U.S remains dedicated to building economic resilience of Armenia -  ambassador
Concept paper outlining creation of AI ecosystem global network to be  presented at  WCIT2024

Real estate

Armenia`s real estate market is

ArmInfo. Armenia's real estate market may grow significantly by the end of the year. These estimates were shared by Arsen Avetisyan, the founder of the Armenian  Association of Real Estate Agents, during a press conference on  September 12.

Foreigners` transactions on buying and selling property reduced in Armenia

ArmInfo. In Armenia, in the  first half of 2024, foreign citizens completed 1,737 real estate  purchase and sale transactions, which is 21.8% lower than a year ago.   Moreover, of the total number of transactions, the share of  transactions made by foreigners accounted for 6.4% (versus 9.4% a  year earlier). This is evidenced by the data of the RA State  Committee for Real Estate Cadastre.

Land purchase and sale transactions in regions of Armenia increased by 12.7%
4.1% rise in housing prices in Yerevan in first half of 2024

Statistics

Armenia`s industrial sector still experiencing double-digit growth

ArmInfo. Armenia's industrial sector in January-August 2024 achieved double-digit 13.7% growth  compared to a 0.1% decline a year earlier, providing a volume of AMD  1.9 trillion ($4.8 billion).

In January-August, electricity production in Armenia increased by  2.4%

ArmInfo. From January to August 2024, Armenia generated 6,121.2 million kWh of electricity marking a   2.4% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the  Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, in August alone,  electricity production rose by 8.1% to 819.9 million kWh.  

Annual inflation in Armenia in September amounted to 0.6%

ArmInfo.In the consumer market of Armenia, annual inflation in September amounted to 0.6%, with a  deflation of 1.1% for the first nine months of 2024. Comparatively, a year ago, during the same periods, annual inflation was  recorded at 0.1% and nine-month deflation at 2.3%. This is evidenced by the data  of the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia for January- July 2024.

Double-digit growth of import prices observed in Armenia`s foreign  trade

ArmInfo.In July 2024, import prices in Armenia's foreign trade increased by 12.1% annually, while  export prices only grew by 7.3%. The previous year, import prices had decreased by 13.5%, while export prices, on the contrary, had showed a higher growth rate of 14.2%.

IT specialists, miners and financiers earn 5 times more than teachers and doctors - Statistical Department of Armenia
Armenia`s foreign trade turnover increased by 95% thanks to   "precious route" Russia - Armenia - UAE
In Armenia`s foreign trade, the share of precious metals and stones increased from 14% to 61% over the year
Armenia`s international reserves go down $3.354bln
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