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Armenia ranks last in terms of geological exploration expenditure per square kilometer
Khudatyan assured: The issue of transferring the concession for Armenian railways to another country has not reached a dead end
Khudatyan: Armenia currently has no disagreements with Russia over gas prices
Khudatyan: Armenia will decide on the model of a new nuclear power plant in early 2027
Khudatyan: Armenia is considering expanding energy ties with Azerbaijan and Turkey
The head of the Armenian Ministry of High Technologies discussed with the World Bank representative in Armenia the possibility of developing cooperation in the field of high technology and AI
The mining industry`s share of Armenia`s GDP will reach a record 5% by the end of 2026, and the sector will demonstrate growth of 21.5%
“From Resources to Opportunities”: Mining Armenia Forum 2026 Begins in Armenia
Russia has requested that veterinary certification of products from an Armenian manufacturer be suspended
The head of the Armenian Defense Industry received a delegation from the Indian Defense Management College.
Armenia and Kazakhstan discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the areas of subsoil resources and renewable energy.
Armenia and Russia are creating a working group to address railway concession issues, according to the Prime Minister`s decision.
Armenia and the UAE discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation.
35 Years of Trust: IDBank Celebrates with Its Customers
Armenia and Egypt explored opportunities for cooperation in waste management
The IMF has improved its forecast for Armenia`s GDP growth in 2026 from the previous 5.3% to an updated 5.5%, expecting inflation to significantly exceed the target, reaching 4.6%
The government will allocate an additional 2.071 billion drams for the implementation of subsidy programs
The Prime Minister on the railway: A rational solution is to change the concessionary management format
The state will allocate an additional 2.035 billion drams for the development of the scientific sphere
The government adopted a bill recognizing the priority public interest in relation to 100% of the shares of ENA CJSC
Over 1.7 million tourists visited Armenia in 9 months
Expert: Turkey is gradually increasing its energy influence in the South Caucasus, increasingly intersecting with the interests of Russia and Iran
Belozerov: Russian Railways intends to strictly adhere to the terms of the concession agreement for Armenian railways
The Armenian Prime Minister discussed with the head of Russian Railways the integration of Armenian railways into international transport corridors.
The State Revenue Committee of Armenia and the BSEC countries discussed measures to combat smuggling and drug trafficking.
In Bangkok, the head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance discussed the country`s economic prospects with international financial institutions.
In Armenia, the loss ratio for compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance (CMTPLI) decreased to 74.5% by October 2026.
Energy expert: Russia`s proposal for a new nuclear power plant for Armenia is the most well-developed
Tsarukyan: Armenian agriculture is currently in crisis due to artificial problems created by the Armenian authorities
Armenia and the United States discussed prospects for expanding economic ties
The State Revenue Committee of Armenia will launch pilot projects on product labeling.
TRF 2026: Dilijan Becomes a Platform for International Tourism Dialogue
Armenia`s metallurgical industry achieved high double-digit growth in January-August 2026
Armenia and the United Kingdom discussed the development of a legal framework for international road transport
Team Telecom Armenia is a technology partner of COP17
Armenian producers are participating in the international exhibition of the bar industry and alcoholic beverages in Berlin.
The "Physmath Friends" Charitable Foundation is the October beneficiary of "The Power of One Dram"
“We Have Overcome the Most Challenging Stage and Now Look to the Future with Confidence”: Anatoly Gogotin, General Director of GPM Gold
Expert: We need to consider why other post-Soviet countries are not seeking to join the EAEU
Politician: The development of Amulsar is turning Armenia into a raw materials appendage of the global economy
Sources: The head of Russian Railways will visit Yerevan on October 13.
A working meeting on the supply of Russian fire trucks to Armenia was held in Yerevan as part of a business mission
The head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance is participating in the work of the International Monetary Fund.
Armenia and Barcelona discussed the possibility of implementing joint applied research projects in the field of vocational training.
As part of its 35th-anniversary events, IDBank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Matenadaran
The business communities of Armenia and Belgium discussed the possibility of forming new partnerships.
The Armenian Parliament ratified the IBRD loan agreement for housing market development.
EFSD Regional Economic Outlook: Armenia`s Economy to Grow by 5.8% in 2026
The Amulsar gold mine will produce approximately 210,000 ounces of gold per year
Nikol Pashinyan announced the launch of the Amulsar gold mine development project
Prospects and current development programs for the urban development sector were discussed at a seminar in Yerevan
Armenian agricultural products and mineral water may appear on the Omani market
“ Izvestia” Suspect the EEC Minister for Internal Markets, Informatization, and Information and Communication Technologies of Sabotage
"Where else can Pashinyan go?" Karapetyan on Russia`s proposal to build a new nuclear power plant unit
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: EU Publishes Regulation on Temporary Liberalization of Trade in Armenian Goods
Papoyan: Armenia will begin regular air transportation of agricultural products to the UAE in November.
From October 5 to 9, a decline in dollar and ruble transactions and a resumption of euro transactions were observed on the Armenian interbank currency market.
National Assembly member: We are promoting plans to modernize nuclear energy as a critical component of a diversified energy system
Nelli Kocharyan Presents Converse Bank’s Vision for Development of International Relations at the BACEE Conference
Construction of the Kars-Igdir-Aralyk railway line continues in Turkey
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Khudatyan: Armenia currently has no disagreements with Russia over gas prices

Friday, October 16 2026 12:58:14

ArmInfo. Armenia has no problems with the current agreement with Russia on gas supplies, which are carried out on a regular basis. This was stated by Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan in an interview with journalists on October 16 on the sidelines of the COP17 leaders' summit, which is taking place in Yerevan under the motto "Leaders for Nature."

Khudatyan: Armenia will decide on the model of a new nuclear power plant in early 2027 Friday, October 16 2026 12:56 ArmInfo. Armenia plans to decide on the model of a new nuclear power plant (NPP) in early 2027. Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan announced this in a conversation with journalists on the sidelines of the COP17 leaders' summit, which is being held under the motto "Leaders for Nature." >>>
Khudatyan: Armenia is considering expanding energy ties with Azerbaijan and Turkey Friday, October 16 2026 12:41 ArmInfo. Armenia is considering expanding energy ties with Azerbaijan and Turkey. This was stated by David Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, in a conversation with journalists on October 16 on the sidelines of the COP17 leaders' summit under the motto "Leaders for Nature." >>>
Armenia and Kazakhstan discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the areas of subsoil resources and renewable energy. Thursday, October 15 2026 17:13 ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Davit Khudatyan and Kazakh Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Alibek Kuantirov discussed opportunities for expanding Armenian-Kazakh cooperation in the areas of mineral resources, clean transport, renewable energy, waste management, and interregional cooperation at a meeting in Yerevan. An official from Kazakhstan arrived to participate in COP17. >>>
The government adopted a bill recognizing the priority public interest in relation to 100% of the shares of ENA CJSC Thursday, October 15 2026 12:39 ArmInfo. The Armenian government has recognized the priority public interest in 100% of the shares of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC. >>>
Energy expert: Russia`s proposal for a new nuclear power plant for Armenia is the most well-developed Wednesday, October 14 2026 13:48 ArmInfo. The Russian proposal to build a new nuclear power plant (NPP) in Armenia is the most technically and economically sound today and for the next five years. Energy expert Ara Marjanyan stated this on October 14 in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent on the sidelines of the "Atom - Energy of the Future" educational seminar in Yerevan. >>>
National Assembly member: We are promoting plans to modernize nuclear energy as a critical component of a diversified energy system Friday, October 9 2026 10:42 ArmInfo. For Armenia, energy diversification is a strategic priority directly linked to security, sovereignty, and long-term independence. Sargis Khandanyan, head of the Armenian delegation to the OSCE PA and Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, stated this during his speech at the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, held in Andorra la Vella. >>>
Electricity generation in Armenia increased by 8% per annum in January-August 2026 Thursday, October 8 2026 13:12 ArmInfo. In Armenia, 7,027 million kWh of electricity was generated in January-August 2026, which is 8% higher than the same period last year (versus a 7.1% increase a year ago). >>>
Rosatom confirms the safety of operating the Armenian NPP until 2031 Wednesday, October 7 2026 19:35 ArmInfo. Rosatom and representatives of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant have confirmed the safety of operating the plant’s second unit until 2031, TASS reports, citing a statement by the Russian state corporation. >>>
Rosatom and representatives of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant confirmed the plant`s operational safety until 2031. Wednesday, October 7 2026 14:22 ArmInfo. Rosatom and representatives of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant have confirmed the operational safety of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant until 2031. This was reported by TASS, citing Rosatom. >>>
Before reconsidering relations with Russia, it is necessary to clearly answer the question of who will pay the difference in the event of the loss of the preferential gas price - expert Wednesday, October 7 2026 14:01 ArmInfo. Before reconsidering Armenian-Russian relations, it is necessary to clearly answer the question of who will pay the difference in the event of the loss of preferential gas prices: consumers, businesses, or the state from the budget? Vahe Davtyan, a doctor of political science and energy security expert, writes about this in his article. >>>
The development of high technologies and the growing number of AI factories in Armenia are prompting the government to consider building a new powerful nuclear power plant. Tuesday, October 6 2026 23:34 ArmInfo. The development of high technologies and the growing number of AI factories in Armenia are prompting the government to consider building a new powerful nuclear power plant. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this in an interview with Infocom. >>>
Rosatom has announced its readiness to implement a project to decontaminate the site of the former Nairit chemical plant Monday, October 5 2026 20:29 ArmInfo. Rosatom is ready to use all its available technologies and competencies to implement the project to decontaminate the site of the former Nairit chemical plant in Armenia. This was reported to TASS by the Federal Environmental Operator (FEO, a Rosatom enterprise). >>>
Armenia and Türkiye are discussing the operation of the Gyumri-Kars power transmission line Monday, October 5 2026 19:57 ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan reported that he discussed the restoration and operation of the Gyumri-Kars power transmission line with a delegation led by Mustafa Pustu, Chairman of the Board and Director General of the Electricity Transmission Organization of Turkey. >>>
Armenia`s Deputy Foreign Minister discussed energy security and unblocking regional communications with a Pacific Council delegation. Friday, October 2 2026 21:02 ArmInfo. On October 2, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (MFA) of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan received a delegation from the Pacific Council organization. Led by the organization's President and CEO, former US Ambassador to the Republic, Kristina Kvien. >>>
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission discussed the draft bylaws necessary for the full implementation and use of storage stations Friday, October 2 2026 12:22 ArmInfo. The Public Services Regulatory Commission discussed draft bylaws necessary for the full implementation and operation of storage stations. This was reported by the PSRC press service. >>>
In all likelihood, modular stations won`t be enough for us, Pashinyan said. Thursday, October 1 2026 16:10 ArmInfo. According to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the capacity of modular nuclear power plants will be insufficient, given the prospects for AI development in Armenia. He stated this during a briefing with journalists on October 1. >>>
At the meeting of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, a decision was made to establish new requirements for the publication of the power factor of electricity in the power system. Wednesday, September 30 2026 15:16 ArmInfo. At a meeting of the Public Services Regulatory Commission, chaired by Commission Chairman Mesrop Mesropyan, a decision was made to establish a new requirement for the publication of the power factor of electricity in the power grid. >>>
Likhachev: Rosatom offers Armenia the construction of a new 1 GW nuclear power plant Tuesday, September 29 2026 18:13 ArmInfo. Rosatom State Corporation is offering Armenia the construction of a new nuclear power plant with a capacity of 1 GW. This was announced by Alexey Likhachev, head of the Rosatom State Corporation, in a conversation with journalists in Yerevan on September 29. >>>
Likhachev: Armenia will decide on the technical design of its new nuclear power plant within the next few months Tuesday, September 29 2026 16:57 ArmInfo. In the coming months, Armenia will decide on the technical design of its new nuclear power plant and the partners who will build it. This was announced by Alexey Likhachev, head of the Rosatom state corporation, in a conversation with journalists in Yerevan on September 29. >>>
Pashinyan: The final decision on the new nuclear power plant will be purely economic in nature, taking into account price and quality Tuesday, September 29 2026 15:26 ArmInfo. On September 29, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Alexey Likhachev, Director General of the Rosatom State Corporation, and his delegation. >>>

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Armenia ranks last in terms of geological exploration expenditure per square kilometer
Khudatyan assured: The issue of transferring the concession for Armenian railways to another country has not reached a dead end
Khudatyan: Armenia currently has no disagreements with Russia over gas prices
Khudatyan: Armenia will decide on the model of a new nuclear power plant in early 2027
Khudatyan: Armenia is considering expanding energy ties with Azerbaijan and Turkey
The head of the Armenian Ministry of High Technologies discussed with the World Bank representative in Armenia the possibility of developing cooperation in the field of high technology and AI
The mining industry`s share of Armenia`s GDP will reach a record 5% by the end of 2026, and the sector will demonstrate growth of 21.5%
“From Resources to Opportunities”: Mining Armenia Forum 2026 Begins in Armenia
Russia has requested that veterinary certification of products from an Armenian manufacturer be suspended
The head of the Armenian Defense Industry received a delegation from the Indian Defense Management College.
Armenia and Kazakhstan discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the areas of subsoil resources and renewable energy.
Armenia and Russia are creating a working group to address railway concession issues, according to the Prime Minister`s decision.
Armenia and the UAE discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation.
35 Years of Trust: IDBank Celebrates with Its Customers
Armenia and Egypt explored opportunities for cooperation in waste management
The IMF has improved its forecast for Armenia`s GDP growth in 2026 from the previous 5.3% to an updated 5.5%, expecting inflation to significantly exceed the target, reaching 4.6%
The government will allocate an additional 2.071 billion drams for the implementation of subsidy programs
The Prime Minister on the railway: A rational solution is to change the concessionary management format
The state will allocate an additional 2.035 billion drams for the development of the scientific sphere
The government adopted a bill recognizing the priority public interest in relation to 100% of the shares of ENA CJSC
Over 1.7 million tourists visited Armenia in 9 months
Expert: Turkey is gradually increasing its energy influence in the South Caucasus, increasingly intersecting with the interests of Russia and Iran
Belozerov: Russian Railways intends to strictly adhere to the terms of the concession agreement for Armenian railways
The Armenian Prime Minister discussed with the head of Russian Railways the integration of Armenian railways into international transport corridors.
The State Revenue Committee of Armenia and the BSEC countries discussed measures to combat smuggling and drug trafficking.
In Bangkok, the head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance discussed the country`s economic prospects with international financial institutions.
In Armenia, the loss ratio for compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance (CMTPLI) decreased to 74.5% by October 2026.
Energy expert: Russia`s proposal for a new nuclear power plant for Armenia is the most well-developed
Tsarukyan: Armenian agriculture is currently in crisis due to artificial problems created by the Armenian authorities
Armenia and the United States discussed prospects for expanding economic ties
The State Revenue Committee of Armenia will launch pilot projects on product labeling.
TRF 2026: Dilijan Becomes a Platform for International Tourism Dialogue
Armenia`s metallurgical industry achieved high double-digit growth in January-August 2026
Armenia and the United Kingdom discussed the development of a legal framework for international road transport
Team Telecom Armenia is a technology partner of COP17
Armenian producers are participating in the international exhibition of the bar industry and alcoholic beverages in Berlin.
The "Physmath Friends" Charitable Foundation is the October beneficiary of "The Power of One Dram"
“We Have Overcome the Most Challenging Stage and Now Look to the Future with Confidence”: Anatoly Gogotin, General Director of GPM Gold
Expert: We need to consider why other post-Soviet countries are not seeking to join the EAEU
Politician: The development of Amulsar is turning Armenia into a raw materials appendage of the global economy
Sources: The head of Russian Railways will visit Yerevan on October 13.
A working meeting on the supply of Russian fire trucks to Armenia was held in Yerevan as part of a business mission
The head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance is participating in the work of the International Monetary Fund.
Armenia and Barcelona discussed the possibility of implementing joint applied research projects in the field of vocational training.
As part of its 35th-anniversary events, IDBank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Matenadaran
The business communities of Armenia and Belgium discussed the possibility of forming new partnerships.
The Armenian Parliament ratified the IBRD loan agreement for housing market development.
EFSD Regional Economic Outlook: Armenia`s Economy to Grow by 5.8% in 2026
The Amulsar gold mine will produce approximately 210,000 ounces of gold per year
Nikol Pashinyan announced the launch of the Amulsar gold mine development project
Prospects and current development programs for the urban development sector were discussed at a seminar in Yerevan
Armenian agricultural products and mineral water may appear on the Omani market
“ Izvestia” Suspect the EEC Minister for Internal Markets, Informatization, and Information and Communication Technologies of Sabotage
"Where else can Pashinyan go?" Karapetyan on Russia`s proposal to build a new nuclear power plant unit
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: EU Publishes Regulation on Temporary Liberalization of Trade in Armenian Goods
Papoyan: Armenia will begin regular air transportation of agricultural products to the UAE in November.
From October 5 to 9, a decline in dollar and ruble transactions and a resumption of euro transactions were observed on the Armenian interbank currency market.
National Assembly member: We are promoting plans to modernize nuclear energy as a critical component of a diversified energy system
Nelli Kocharyan Presents Converse Bank’s Vision for Development of International Relations at the BACEE Conference
Construction of the Kars-Igdir-Aralyk railway line continues in Turkey
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EUR	405.41	1.01
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JPY	22.92	0.11
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Expert: Turkey is gradually increasing its energy influence in the South Caucasus, increasingly intersecting with the interests of Russia and Iran
Politician: The development of Amulsar is turning Armenia into a raw materials appendage of the global economy
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