Rospotrebnadzor  suspends sale of cognacs and wines from three  Armenian producersRospotrebnadzor  suspends sale of cognacs and wines from three  Armenian producers
Centralized monitoring center opened and CertScan system launched at  Armenia`s State Revenue CommitteeCentralized monitoring center opened and CertScan system launched at  Armenia`s State Revenue Committee
Rospotrebnadzor announces temporary suspension of  import and  circulation of  Rospotrebnadzor announces temporary suspension of  import and  circulation of  "Jermuk" batches 
Armenian interbank FX market, May 18- 22, 2026: dollar transactions  decline, as ruble transactions surgeArmenian interbank FX market, May 18- 22, 2026: dollar transactions  decline, as ruble transactions surge
Not just flowers, but also vegetables and fruits - Rosselkhoznadzor  head on problems with ArmeniaNot just flowers, but also vegetables and fruits - Rosselkhoznadzor  head on problems with Armenia
Armenia, Iran synchronize economic cooperation agenda Armenia, Iran synchronize economic cooperation agenda 
 U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes continued progress in U.S.-Armenia  civil nuclear energy cooperation U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes continued progress in U.S.-Armenia  civil nuclear energy cooperation
Germany and Armenia discuss opportunities to stimulate mutual tourist  flowGermany and Armenia discuss opportunities to stimulate mutual tourist  flow
Economy Minister: Armenia achieves significant milestones in export  market diversificationEconomy Minister: Armenia achieves significant milestones in export  market diversification
Rosselkhoznadzor to  inspect Armenian companies exporting RussiaRosselkhoznadzor to inspect Armenian companies exporting Russia
Market recognition, not quality or access, remains primary challenge  for Armenian Viticulture -Minister of EconomyMarket recognition, not quality or access, remains primary challenge  for Armenian Viticulture -Minister of Economy
Armenian wine exports surge 53% in Jan- May 2026 - Arman KhojoyanArmenian wine exports surge 53% in Jan- May 2026 - Arman Khojoyan
In Armenia, CMPTL loss ratio has been rising since 2026, and this  trend continuesIn Armenia, CMPTL loss ratio has been rising since 2026, and this  trend continues
ExIm information platform, designed for individuals engaged in  foreign economic activity, launched in ArmeniaExIm information platform, designed for individuals engaged in  foreign economic activity, launched in Armenia
Armenian authorities want to modernize the tools of the Productivity  Enhancement Target ProgramArmenian authorities want to modernize the tools of the Productivity  Enhancement Target Program
New semiconductor design center to be built in Engineering City New semiconductor design center to be built in Engineering City 
RA Government approves Agreement on cooperation between CIS countries  in the development of heavy engineering industriesRA Government approves Agreement on cooperation between CIS countries  in the development of heavy engineering industries
Minister: More favorable conditions to be created in Armenia for  beneficiaries interested in developing livestock farmingMinister: More favorable conditions to be created in Armenia for  beneficiaries interested in developing livestock farming
AraratBank reduces loan interest rates for around 400 reliable SME customersAraratBank reduces loan interest rates for around 400 reliable SME customers
 Authorized capital of Construction of New NPP CJSC to be increased by  AMD 200mln Authorized capital of Construction of New NPP CJSC to be increased by  AMD 200mln
 RA government decides to ban export of whitefish caviar for six  months RA government decides to ban export of whitefish caviar for six  months
Potential for implementing new Horizontal Monitoring of Trade  Turnover system discussed in Armenia Potential for implementing new Horizontal Monitoring of Trade  Turnover system discussed in Armenia 
"Armenia Organic" logo to become primary symbol for certification and  labeling of Armenian organic products
 Rosselkhoznadzor restricts flower imports from Armenia starting May  22 Rosselkhoznadzor restricts flower imports from Armenia starting May  22
More companies hold arms export licences than previously declared –  Mkhitar HayrapetyanMore companies hold arms export licences than previously declared –  Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Tech professionals face a serious task of transformation – Head of  ICT Employers` UnionTech professionals face a serious task of transformation – Head of  ICT Employers` Union
Silicon Mountains 2026: From science to productSilicon Mountains 2026: From science to product
RA Finance Ministry, ADB discussed new directions of cooperation RA Finance Ministry, ADB discussed new directions of cooperation 
Armenia  planning to reform taxation on commercial bank dividendsArmenia  planning to reform taxation on commercial bank dividends
Relevant regulatory standards to be legislated for fish and fish  product exports from Armenia to the EURelevant regulatory standards to be legislated for fish and fish  product exports from Armenia to the EU
Application of electronic cash registers to be expanded in ArmeniaApplication of electronic cash registers to be expanded in Armenia
Summer starts with iced coffee, what if it brings bonuses too? Idram&IDBankSummer starts with iced coffee, what if it brings bonuses too? Idram&IDBank
Team Holding Announces the Launch of the Third and Final Placement Phase of USD Bonds. Underwriter - Freedom Broker ArmeniaTeam Holding Announces the Launch of the Third and Final Placement Phase of USD Bonds. Underwriter - Freedom Broker Armenia
LIGA Insurance Marks 18 Years in the Armenian Market and Announces a New Stage of Development and Brand Identity RefreshLIGA Insurance Marks 18 Years in the Armenian Market and Announces a New Stage of Development and Brand Identity Refresh
Opinion: For Armenia, leaving EAEU is not geopolitical maneuver, but  self-inflicted blowOpinion: For Armenia, leaving EAEU is not geopolitical maneuver, but  self-inflicted blow
DAN AIR launches direct flights between Yerevan and BucharestDAN AIR launches direct flights between Yerevan and Bucharest
RA SRC initiates amendments raising tax evasion criminal threshold  from 10m to 30m dramsRA SRC initiates amendments raising tax evasion criminal threshold  from 10m to 30m drams
Armenia will not face 1990s-style crisis with potential gas hikes -  PSRC HeadArmenia will not face 1990s-style crisis with potential gas hikes -  PSRC Head
Joint crossing point to be established on Armenian-Georgian border -  SRCJoint crossing point to be established on Armenian-Georgian border -  SRC
Armenia equalizes rights of local and foreign investors Armenia equalizes rights of local and foreign investors 
Regulator: 2025 marked by both legislative changes and structural  transformations in the marketRegulator: 2025 marked by both legislative changes and structural  transformations in the market
In Armenia, maximum number of shareholders in non-public funds to be  increased from 49 to 99In Armenia, maximum number of shareholders in non-public funds to be  increased from 49 to 99
 Armenia`s legislation to be brought into line with Common Reporting  Standard adopted under Protocol to Convention on Mutual  Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters Armenia`s legislation to be brought into line with Common Reporting  Standard adopted under Protocol to Convention on Mutual  Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters
Armenia dealing with errors in property rights registrationArmenia dealing with errors in property rights registration
Armenia weapons exporter, says ministerArmenia weapons exporter, says minister
IDBank was the strategic partner of the “Women in Leadership Forum & Awards 2026”IDBank was the strategic partner of the “Women in Leadership Forum & Awards 2026”
Intelligent Management Holding  launches second tranche of bonds  worth 3 billion drams, with Ameriabank  again serving as underwriterIntelligent Management Holding  launches second tranche of bonds  worth 3 billion drams, with Ameriabank  again serving as underwriter
Surge in financial flows has strengthened the dram – CBA Head Surge in financial flows has strengthened the dram – CBA Head 
Economy is growing, but Inflation under pressure from global prices -  CB chairman Economy is growing, but Inflation under pressure from global prices -  CB chairman 
Protect Yourself from Fraud: Safety Tips from AraratBankProtect Yourself from Fraud: Safety Tips from AraratBank
For first time, institution of restructuring insolvent banks is being  introduced in Armenian banking systemFor first time, institution of restructuring insolvent banks is being  introduced in Armenian banking system
Armenia FX  market, May 11- 15, 2026: USD transactions surged, while  RUB deals decreasedArmenia FX  market, May 11- 15, 2026: USD transactions surged, while  RUB deals decreased
Rosselkhoznadzor to conduct inspections of Armenian enterprisesRosselkhoznadzor to conduct inspections of Armenian enterprises
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Ardshinbank Joins the Initiative to Create the Charles Aznavour Named ForestArdshinbank Joins the Initiative to Create the Charles Aznavour Named Forest
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EDB discusses MDBs` role in accelerating economic growth in EurasiaEDB discusses MDBs` role in accelerating economic growth in Eurasia
Armenia. U.S. discuss opportunities for cooperation in extraction and  processing of critical minerals and metalsArmenia. U.S. discuss opportunities for cooperation in extraction and  processing of critical minerals and metals
Armenia discusses key provisions of  draft law Armenia discusses key provisions of  draft law "On Investments" 
Armenia, Vietnam  identify key sectors for economic cooperationArmenia, Vietnam  identify key sectors for economic cooperation
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Armenia lifts restrictions on residential construction on plots  smaller than 400 square meters
 Tuesday, March 31 2026 11:47

ArmInfo. Armenia has lifted restrictions on residential construction on plots smaller than 400 square meters. The RA Urban Development Committee announced the corresponding amendments to the building codes "Urban Development. Planning and Construction of Urban and Rural Development."

Armenia lifts restrictions on residential construction on plots  smaller than 400 square meters
 Tuesday, March 31 2026 11:47

ArmInfo. Armenia has lifted restrictions on residential construction on plots smaller than 400 square meters. The RA Urban Development Committee announced the corresponding amendments to the building codes "Urban Development. Planning and Construction of Urban and Rural Development."

Final meeting of  IMF mission to Armenia held at Finance Ministry 
 Monday, March 30 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.  The final meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia was chaired by Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and attended by a delegation led by mission chief Alexander Ferenc Timan.

Final meeting of  IMF mission to Armenia held at Finance Ministry 
 Monday, March 30 2026 15:13

ArmInfo.  The final meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Armenia was chaired by Armenian Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and attended by a delegation led by mission chief Alexander Ferenc Timan.

EDB to provide RA Ministry of Finance with $80,000 to develop  employee capacity
 Thursday, March 26 2026 13:10

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement on Technical Assistance "Developing the Capacity of the Management Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. Conducting a Training Seminar" funded by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Armenian Government approves support program for grape processing  enterprises
 Thursday, March 26 2026 19:56

ArmInfo.On March 26, the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers approved the support program for grape processing enterprises and the procedure for providing budget guarantees within its framework. The program aims to mitigate the financial risks of these enterprises associated with export problems and provide them with temporary access to financial resources to continue normal operations.

EDB to provide RA Ministry of Finance with $80,000 to develop  employee capacity
 Thursday, March 26 2026 13:10

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement on Technical Assistance "Developing the Capacity of the Management Staff of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. Conducting a Training Seminar" funded by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

Armenian Government approves support program for grape processing  enterprises
 Thursday, March 26 2026 19:56

ArmInfo.On March 26, the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers approved the support program for grape processing enterprises and the procedure for providing budget guarantees within its framework. The program aims to mitigate the financial risks of these enterprises associated with export problems and provide them with temporary access to financial resources to continue normal operations.

Iran plays significant role in import of a number of goods - ACSES
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 13:06

ArmInfo. Although Iran is of little importance to Armenia in terms of transit, it nonetheless plays a significant role in the import of certain goods. For example, in 2025, approximately $50 million worth of Chinese cars were  imported to Armenia through Iran, according to Haykaz Fanyan, head of  the ACSES analytical center.

Mher Grigoryan, IMF Mission Chief in Armenia discuss implementation  of measures under  Stand-By Arrangement
 Wednesday, March 25 2026 14:52

ArmInfo.  Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Alexander Timan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief in Armenia.  Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, was also present at the meeting.

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