
ArmInfo. The volumes of all alcoholic beverages produced in Armenia, except whiskey, vodka, and liqueur, have increased. Specifically, wine production in Armenia
increased by 20.6% from January to April 2026 (compared to a 38.8%
decline a year ago), reaching 2.2 million liters. Meanwhile,
sparkling wine (champagne) production increased by 7.2% year-on-year
(versus a 28% decline) to 303,700 liters.

ArmInfo. The Agrobot Center of Excellence in Agricultural Engineering in Agricultural Robotics and Mechatronics, has opened at the National Agrarian University of Armenia.

ArmInfo. Dollar transactions increased significantly and ruble transactions showed growth in Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market from June 1 to 5, 2026.
Euro transactions have not been carried out for 3.5 months.
Specifically, the trend for dollar transactions reversed from a 67%
contraction to a substantial, nearly 20-fold increase. A similar
turnaround was observed in ruble transactions, which rebounded from a
68.3% decline to register a 25.5% growth. This allowed the weekly
volume of dollar transactions to regain its dominance over ruble
trades, albeit by a narrow margin; just a week prior, ruble
transactions still dominated, outstripping dollar volumes by a factor
of 15.3.

ArmInfo.AraratBank is introducing a new and unprecedented trading offer. Starting from June 11, all leveraged share purchase transactions executed through the ARARATBANK Trading Platform (ATP) will be carried out with 0% overnight financing fee (SWAP commission).

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.

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.

ArmInfo. According to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, power generation in January-April 2026 accelerated year-on-year from 4.9%
to 8.3%, reaching 3,610.7 million kWh. However, in April alone,
electricity generation decreased by 20% to 750.7 million kWh.

ArmInfo. Armenia's metallurgical industry expanded its production volumes by 33% year-on-year in January–April 2026 (compared to a 23% decline during the same period last year), as evidenced by data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia. Specifically, the production of copper concentrate in Armenia reversed its year-on-year dynamic, shifting from a 27.6% downturn to a 38% growth, totaling 105,000 tons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ArmInfo. Firebird today announced the start of the final stage of construction and equipment deployment for Phase 1 of its AI Megaproject in Armenia. As the
company's press service told ArmInfo, this marks a major milestone in
the development of one of the most ambitious artificial intelligence
infrastructure projects in the region.

ArmInfo. The Armenian branch of the U.S.-based Microchip Technology has received an export license from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. This authorization grants the local office access to a range of advanced semiconductor design technologies and equipment.

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."

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.