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Armenian hydroelectric power plants, Nuclear Power Plant  reducing  power generation, while thermal power plants, solar power plants, and  wind power plants  increasing their outputArmenian hydroelectric power plants, Nuclear Power Plant  reducing  power generation, while thermal power plants, solar power plants, and  wind power plants  increasing their output
Wine and cognac production in Armenia shifts to growthWine and cognac production in Armenia shifts to growth
Armenia`s FX Market: USD transactions surge sharply in first week of  June 2026, RUB trades show growthArmenia`s FX Market: USD transactions surge sharply in first week of  June 2026, RUB trades show growth
 Center of Excellence in Agricultural Engineering  established at   Armenian Agrarian University Center of Excellence in Agricultural Engineering  established at   Armenian Agrarian University
Armenia`s metallurgical industry increases production volumes by 33%Armenia`s metallurgical industry increases production volumes by 33%
Armenia`s industrial sector achieves double-digit growthArmenia`s industrial sector achieves double-digit growth
Armenia`s dominant mineral exports surge as machinery and equipment  imports rebound into double-digit growthArmenia`s dominant mineral exports surge as machinery and equipment  imports rebound into double-digit growth
Firebird enters final construction phase for region`s largest AI  supercomputing hubFirebird enters final construction phase for region`s largest AI  supercomputing hub
0% Commission on Leveraged Share Purchases via the ARARATBANK Trading Platform0% Commission on Leveraged Share Purchases via the ARARATBANK Trading Platform
In Armenia, about 50% of respondents ready to take to streets if  parliamentary elections rigged - poll In Armenia, about 50% of respondents ready to take to streets if  parliamentary elections rigged - poll 
EU`s EUR 50mln financial aid to Armenia of no help, RF vice-premier  claimsEU`s EUR 50mln financial aid to Armenia of no help, RF vice-premier  claims
Gevorg Mantashyan: Cybersecurity shared responsibility todayGevorg Mantashyan: Cybersecurity shared responsibility today
Customer Appreciation Day in Gyumri: IDBankCustomer Appreciation Day in Gyumri: IDBank
 SRC: Progressive growth in tax revenue maintained in Armenia for  first five months of 2026 SRC: Progressive growth in tax revenue maintained in Armenia for  first five months of 2026
Microchip Armenia receives U.S. License for advanced semiconductor  developmentMicrochip Armenia receives U.S. License for advanced semiconductor  development
FLYONE ARMENIA starts operating flights on the route Yerevan-  Alicante-YerevanFLYONE ARMENIA starts operating flights on the route Yerevan-  Alicante-Yerevan
Solis CJSC, managed by Amber Capital and combining a portfolio of solar power plants,  issues bondsSolis CJSC, managed by Amber Capital and combining a portfolio of solar power plants, issues bonds
RA Government recognizes structures on  road connecting Isakov and  Arshakunyats Avenues of priority public interest.RA Government recognizes structures on  road connecting Isakov and  Arshakunyats Avenues of priority public interest.
Standards for fitness centers and gyms to be implemented in ArmeniaStandards for fitness centers and gyms to be implemented in Armenia
AMD 7.1bln to be allocated for major repairs of 12 road sectionsAMD 7.1bln to be allocated for major repairs of 12 road sections
Narek Karapetyan: To diversify economy, Armenia may expand its gas barter agreement with IranNarek Karapetyan: To diversify economy, Armenia may expand its gas barter agreement with Iran
Armenian authorities to facilitate export of domestically produced goods to EU, UK, and CanadaArmenian authorities to facilitate export of domestically produced goods to EU, UK, and Canada
Armenia to receive EUR12mln grant from AFD for Implementation of Integrated Development of the Water and Agricultural Sectors programArmenia to receive EUR12mln grant from AFD for Implementation of Integrated Development of the Water and Agricultural Sectors program
Armenian government to support agricultural exporters amid Russia-imposed restrictionsArmenian government to support agricultural exporters amid Russia-imposed restrictions
Armenia, Portugal to sign economic cooperation agreementArmenia, Portugal to sign economic cooperation agreement
825,400 tourists visit Armenia in Jan-May, 2026825,400 tourists visit Armenia in Jan-May, 2026
DFC Board approves creation of TRIPP Development CompanyDFC Board approves creation of TRIPP Development Company
RA Security Council Sec warns of potential disasters at Armenia NPP  due to Armenian authorities` actions RA Security Council Sec warns of potential disasters at Armenia NPP  due to Armenian authorities` actions 
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
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Gevorg Mantashyan: Cybersecurity shared responsibility today

 Friday, June 5 2026
Gevorg Mantashyan: Cybersecurity shared responsibility today

ArmInfo. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility today, and countering modern threats requires close cooperation between the government, the private sector, and the professional community. This was stated by Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, during a panel discussion  entitled "Cybersecurity as a National Priority," held as part of the two-day RISE Powered by Silicon Mountains 2026 exhibition and forum.

Economy

Wine and cognac production in Armenia shifts to growth

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.

Center of Excellence in Agricultural Engineering  established at   Armenian Agrarian University

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

EU`s EUR 50mln financial aid to Armenia of no help, RF vice-premier  claims
SRC: Progressive growth in tax revenue maintained in Armenia for  first five months of 2026

Finance and banks

Armenia`s FX Market: USD transactions surge sharply in first week of  June 2026, RUB trades show growth

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.

0% Commission on Leveraged Share Purchases via the ARARATBANK Trading Platform

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).

Customer Appreciation Day in Gyumri: IDBank
Solis CJSC, managed by Amber Capital and combining a portfolio of solar power plants, issues bonds

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

Armenian hydroelectric power plants, Nuclear Power Plant  reducing  power generation, while thermal power plants, solar power plants, and  wind power plants  increasing their output

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.

Armenia`s metallurgical industry increases production volumes by 33%

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.

Armenia`s industrial sector achieves double-digit growth
Armenia`s dominant mineral exports surge as machinery and equipment  imports rebound into double-digit growth
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

Firebird enters final construction phase for region`s largest AI  supercomputing hub

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.

Microchip Armenia receives U.S. License for advanced semiconductor  development

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.

First large shipment of NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs arrives in Armenia for   Firebird AI data center
Edita Ghazaryan appointed  Acting Executive Director of UATE -
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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