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Tashir Group of Companies sees no risks for its business in RussiaTashir Group of Companies sees no risks for its business in Russia
Economy Minister  on the situation around cognac products: We are  ready to undergo international expertiseEconomy Minister  on the situation around cognac products: We are  ready to undergo international expertise
New head of IMF mission in Armenia meets with Minister of Territorial  Administration and InfrastructureNew head of IMF mission in Armenia meets with Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure
Economy Minister receives IMF delegation Economy Minister receives IMF delegation 
PSRC fines Electric Networks of Armenia 10 million dramsPSRC fines Electric Networks of Armenia 10 million drams
Francoise Jacob: Armenia can prove itself as a regional leader in tourism and biodiversity at COP17Francoise Jacob: Armenia can prove itself as a regional leader in tourism and biodiversity at COP17
Ardshinbank Continues to Expand Its Network of Modern BranchesArdshinbank Continues to Expand Its Network of Modern Branches
RA Central Bank tyring to resolve housing problem for border region residents RA Central Bank tyring to resolve housing problem for border region residents 
EAEU has proved its efficiency over last 10 years - EEC minister EAEU has proved its efficiency over last 10 years - EEC minister 
Armenia`s Central Bank predicts slower GDP growth of  5.1-4.6% in  2025, with a significant decline in exports and imports Armenia`s Central Bank predicts slower GDP growth of  5.1-4.6% in  2025, with a significant decline in exports and imports 
CB Governor: Armenian banking system currently has no issues in managing potential risksCB Governor: Armenian banking system currently has no issues in managing potential risks
RA CBA Chairman: The factor of the Iranian-Israeli conflict may lead  to an increase in the refinancing rateRA CBA Chairman: The factor of the Iranian-Israeli conflict may lead  to an increase in the refinancing rate
Pashinyan, IMF mission chief discuss joint programsPashinyan, IMF mission chief discuss joint programs
Armenia believes in its long-term effective cooperation with  IMFArmenia believes in its long-term effective cooperation with  IMF
Armenia to reduce its domestic debt from 2025 on - minister Armenia to reduce its domestic debt from 2025 on - minister 
Armenia, Iraq to sign memorandum of understanding in culture and tourism Armenia, Iraq to sign memorandum of understanding in culture and tourism 
Armenia`s Central Bank once again left refinancing rate unchanged at 6.75%Armenia`s Central Bank once again left refinancing rate unchanged at 6.75%
Armenia, Germany strengthening regional cooperationArmenia, Germany strengthening regional cooperation
Opposition MP meets with IMF reps, concerned over threats to  Armenia`s economy Opposition MP meets with IMF reps, concerned over threats to  Armenia`s economy 
Converse Bank Partners with IFC to Boost Trade Finance Capabilities Converse Bank Partners with IFC to Boost Trade Finance Capabilities 
Rosselkhoznadzor concerned over regular violations of quarantine  norms in flowers imported from Armenia Rosselkhoznadzor concerned over regular violations of quarantine  norms in flowers imported from Armenia 
Approximately 28,000 declarants received reimbursement for social expenses totaling 2.5 billion drams:  PashinyanApproximately 28,000 declarants received reimbursement for social expenses totaling 2.5 billion drams:  Pashinyan
Armenia`s Cabinet of Ministers  discussing  new Tax Code Armenia`s Cabinet of Ministers  discussing  new Tax Code 
Ameriabank Partners with HIF Yerevan 2025 to Boost Hospitality Investment in ArmeniaAmeriabank Partners with HIF Yerevan 2025 to Boost Hospitality Investment in Armenia
Side by Side: IDBank Launches New Program for women forcibly displaced from ArtsakhSide by Side: IDBank Launches New Program for women forcibly displaced from Artsakh
Armenia  not planning to enter the Eurobond market 6 times in 2025  and 2026.Armenia  not planning to enter the Eurobond market 6 times in 2025  and 2026.
Finance Minister  talks about possible impact of Iran-Israel conflict  on Armenia`s economyFinance Minister  talks about possible impact of Iran-Israel conflict  on Armenia`s economy
 Armenian freight carriers face challenges due to Iranian-Israeli  conflict  Armenian freight carriers face challenges due to Iranian-Israeli  conflict 
Armenia plans to reduce its budget deficit to 1% by 2030: Finance  MinisterArmenia plans to reduce its budget deficit to 1% by 2030: Finance  Minister
WB launches water-supply and irrigation improvement programme in  Armenia WB launches water-supply and irrigation improvement programme in  Armenia 
Construction model for new nuclear power unit to be determined after  survey - official Construction model for new nuclear power unit to be determined after  survey - official 
Armenia`s minister of economy on rise in labor productivity in 2024 Armenia`s minister of economy on rise in labor productivity in 2024 
SCR launches Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan international routeSCR launches Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan international route
In  Armenia`s insurance market, the loss ratio for OSAGO  decreased  to 73.2% by June 2025In  Armenia`s insurance market, the loss ratio for OSAGO  decreased  to 73.2% by June 2025
Dollar transactions decreased and ruble transactions increased in  Armenian interbank foreign exchange market, June 9-13, 2025Dollar transactions decreased and ruble transactions increased in  Armenian interbank foreign exchange market, June 9-13, 2025
Armenian Deputy PM, World Bank representatives discuss key areas of  collaborationArmenian Deputy PM, World Bank representatives discuss key areas of  collaboration
ARMECONOMBANK Summarizes 2024 Results with New Opportunities for ProgressARMECONOMBANK Summarizes 2024 Results with New Opportunities for Progress
How to Enjoy Summer to the FullestHow to Enjoy Summer to the Fullest
Finance Minister: In short, Armenia is characterized as a steadily  developing country with high economic growth and low inflationFinance Minister: In short, Armenia is characterized as a steadily  developing country with high economic growth and low inflation
Armenia to receive EUR 236 million loan from ADB for construction of   northern section of Sisian- Kajaran roadArmenia to receive EUR 236 million loan from ADB for construction of   northern section of Sisian- Kajaran road
On June 16, ArmSwissbank starts public placement of two dram bonds,  each worth 7 billion drams On June 16, ArmSwissbank starts public placement of two dram bonds,  each worth 7 billion drams 
Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration, IRI Ambassador discuss third Iran-Armenia high voltage power line construction progressDeputy Minister of Territorial Administration, IRI Ambassador discuss third Iran-Armenia high voltage power line construction progress
Health Fund for Children of Armenia is the Beneficiary of Health Fund for Children of Armenia is the Beneficiary of "The Power of One Dram" Program in June
Armenia to host  prestigious international wine competition  in 2026Armenia to host  prestigious international wine competition  in 2026
WANO experts get acquainted with production process at Armenian NPPWANO experts get acquainted with production process at Armenian NPP
Armenia`s Cabinet approves Isakov-Arshakunyats road construction project in Yerevan Armenia`s Cabinet approves Isakov-Arshakunyats road construction project in Yerevan 
Armenia`s Cabinet approves allocation of $1mln to Asian Development  Fund Armenia`s Cabinet approves allocation of $1mln to Asian Development  Fund 
AI Factory to become available to Armenian eco-startup environment - ministerAI Factory to become available to Armenian eco-startup environment - minister
Cooperation with Armenia will help lay foundation for AI development in region - NVIDIACooperation with Armenia will help lay foundation for AI development in region - NVIDIA
Armenia`s banking sector to tighten capital buffersArmenia`s banking sector to tighten capital buffers
Digitization of justice discussed in ArmeniaDigitization of justice discussed in Armenia
Team Group, NVIDIA, and Firebird Announce a $500 Million Megaproject to Build a Regional AI Supercomputing HubTeam Group, NVIDIA, and Firebird Announce a $500 Million Megaproject to Build a Regional AI Supercomputing Hub
Minister: $500 million  artificial intelligence plant to be  constructed in ArmeniaMinister: $500 million  artificial intelligence plant to be  constructed in Armenia
RA SRC Chairman, EEC Minister for Customs Cooperation discuss current  cooperation  RA SRC Chairman, EEC Minister for Customs Cooperation discuss current  cooperation  
Armenia to use space information for disaster risk managementArmenia to use space information for disaster risk management
In 2024, vegetable and fruit export from Armenia exceeded 144,000 tonsIn 2024, vegetable and fruit export from Armenia exceeded 144,000 tons
Ameriabank joins TOON EXPO to be held first time in MoscowAmeriabank joins TOON EXPO to be held first time in Moscow
"Plain and Simple": Financial Literacy with AraratBank
Deputy Economy Minister:  Out of 557 completed customs declarations for Armenian alcoholic beverages exporters, 70% have been accepted by the destination country`s customs Deputy Economy Minister:  Out of 557 completed customs declarations for Armenian alcoholic beverages exporters, 70% have been accepted by the destination country`s customs 
Hail damages 8,700 hectares of agricultural land - officialHail damages 8,700 hectares of agricultural land - official
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EAEU has proved its efficiency over last 10 years - EEC minister 

 Wednesday, June 18 2025
EAEU has proved its efficiency over last 10 years - EEC minister 

ArmInfo. Recently, a delegation of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), headed by the EEC Minister  for Customs Cooperation Ruslan Davydov, visited Armenia. ArmInfo correspondent met with the EEC Minister, asking him to answer a number of questions

Economy

Tashir Group of Companies sees no risks for its business in Russia

ArmInfo. The Tashir Group of Companies, owned by billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, who is currently under investigation in Armenia, sees no risks for its business in Russia and continues its work, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the group's Telegram channel. The Investigative Committee of Armenia has accused Karapetyan of inciting the seizure of power; he has been detained and does not admit his guilt.

Economy Minister  on the situation around cognac products: We are  ready to undergo international expertise

ArmInfo. Armenia has proposed to the Georgian side a mechanism for work together to conduct an examination of cognac products that are under suspicion. Minister of Economy of Armenia Gevorg Papoyan announced this  during the government session in Parliament, while responding to questions from deputies.

New head of IMF mission in Armenia meets with Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure
Economy Minister receives IMF delegation 

Finance and banks

Ardshinbank Continues to Expand Its Network of Modern Branches

ArmInfo.   On June 17, Ardshinbank celebrated the grand opening of its new Sebastia branch.

Armenia`s Central Bank predicts slower GDP growth of  5.1-4.6% in  2025, with a significant decline in exports and imports 

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia has revised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 from the previous range of 7-4.5% to a new range of 5.1-4.6% (compared to the actual 5.9% growth in 2024). The Central Bank has also adjusted its GDP growth forecast for 2026, now anticipating a slowdown to 4.9-4.4%, instead of the previous 4.7-7% (depending on the inflation trajectory).

CB Governor: Armenian banking system currently has no issues in managing potential risks
RA CBA Chairman: The factor of the Iranian-Israeli conflict may lead  to an increase in the refinancing rate

Insurance

In  Armenia`s insurance market, the loss ratio for OSAGO  decreased  to 73.2% by June 2025

ArmInfo. In the Armenian insurance market, the loss ratio for OSAGO has begun to decrease since 2025, amounting to 73.2% in January-May compared to 79.7% the previous year. as evidenced by data from the Bureau of Motor Insurers of Armenia.

Hail damages 8,700 hectares of agricultural land - official

ArmInfo.As of today, hail has damaged 8.7 thousand hectares of agricultural land. This was reported  in Parliament on June 11 by Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia in charge of agriculture Arman Khojoyan.

 Zinapah Foundation beneficiaries  to acquire necessary knowledge and  skills for doing business
Armenian insurance market started to reduce compensation
Energy

WANO experts get acquainted with production process at Armenian NPP

ArmInfo.  From June 8 to 11, 2025, a preliminary visit of the Corporate Peer Review was held at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) with the participation of experts from the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO).

Safe use of nuclear energy by Armenia discussed in Nice 

ArmInfo. On June 10, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Rafael Mariano  Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third UN Ocean Conference in Nice.

4.9% y/y increase in electric energy output in Armenia
Tehran hopes for commissioning of Iran-Armenia high-voltage line this  year 

Technology

AI Factory to become available to Armenian eco-startup environment - minister

ArmInfo. Almost $500 million in investments will be directed to the implementation of a large-scale project in Armenia, which was officially presented the day before at the largest European startup and technology conference Viva Technology. The RA Government, NVIDIA, Firebird and Team Group will join forces to create the most powerful supercomputer and data processing center in the region based on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted this on June 12 at a  regular government meeting.

Cooperation with Armenia will help lay foundation for AI development in region - NVIDIA

ArmInfo. Our cooperation with Armenia will help lay the foundation for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the region. This was stated by Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of one of the leading American technology companies NVIDIA.

Digitization of justice discussed in Armenia
Minister: $500 million  artificial intelligence plant to be  constructed in Armenia

Real estate

Majority of transactions in Armenian regions involve land sales

ArmInfo. The average market price of apartments in the regions of Armenia increased by 12.9% per  annum in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 162.3 thousand drams / 1 sq.m.

Apartment prices in Yerevan rose by 1.5% in a year, with a  corresponding 8.7%  increase in transactions 

ArmInfo.  In the first quarter of 2025, the average market price of real estate in apartment buildings in Yerevan increased by 1.5%, reaching an average of 464.3 thousand drams / 1 sq. m.

Order of cadastral evaluation of municipal lands discussed in Armenia 
Armenia`s parliamentary opposition calls for refraining from further property tax rise, government rejects proposal

Statistics

Lower population growth in Armenia

ArmInfo. In January-April 2025, 9,729 children were born in Armenia, which is 7.3% lower than the same period last year. The birth rate per 1,000 inhabitants for the reporting period was 9.6 per mille, compared to 10.5 per mille a year earlier. This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

Zhanna Andreasyan: Compared to 2018, funding for science in Armenia  increased by 280%

ArmInfo. Compared to 2018, funding for science in Armenia has increased by 280%, reaching 40.2 billion drams (as of 2024), as reported by Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan in Parliament on June  10.

Armenia`s industry in decline 

ArmInfo. In January-April 2025, the industrial sector of Armenia reduced production by 16.1% (against 26.1% growth a year ago) - to 812.3 billion drams (over $ 2.1 billion). Such dynamics were due to a double-digit decline in the manufacturing industry and the still sagging mining industry. According to the Statistical Committee, in April alone, industrial production was also in decline - by 3.9% to 212.4 billion drams ($ 543.7 million).

Wine output in decline in Armenia 

ArmInfo.  Wine production in Armenia continues to decline. Thus, according to the RA Statistical Committee, 1.8 million liters of wine were produced in January-April 2025, which is 38.8% lower than the same period last year. At the same time, the volume of sparkling wine (champagne) decreased by 28%  year-on-year to 283.1 thousand liters.

Reduction in Armenia`s industrial sector, index of industrial  products prices up
Lower economic activity growth in Armenia 
Re-exporting and re-importing of diamonds and gold haven`t been successful, resulting in a decline in Armenia`s foreign trade turnover
In Q1 2025, Armenia`s IT sector experienced 24.5% annual growth rate
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