EEC Council approves draft Agreement on standardized license in  banking and insurance sectors EEC Council approves draft Agreement on standardized license in  banking and insurance sectors
SRC presents results of comprehensive measures to prevent tax  violationsSRC presents results of comprehensive measures to prevent tax  violations
Economic consequences of Araratcement plant not to be limited to one  enterprise - Vahe Davtyan Economic consequences of Araratcement plant not to be limited to one  enterprise - Vahe Davtyan 
IDBank warns of scam calls impersonating pension fundsIDBank warns of scam calls impersonating pension funds
Prime Minister discusses new donation mechanism through universal  income declaration systemPrime Minister discusses new donation mechanism through universal  income declaration system
Economy Minister provides updates on duty free import quotas   electric vehicles in ArmeniaEconomy Minister provides updates on duty free import quotas   electric vehicles in Armenia
Araratcement plant to resume full operations tomorrow- Deputy Economy  MinisterAraratcement plant to resume full operations tomorrow- Deputy Economy  Minister
Deputy PM participates in EEC regular meeting Deputy PM participates in EEC regular meeting 
A little corner of France in Hrazdan, with the partnership of Converse SMEA little corner of France in Hrazdan, with the partnership of Converse SME
Electricity tariff set by Armenian NPP not to change Electricity tariff set by Armenian NPP not to change 
 IBRD to provide Armenia with $240mln loan for implementation of  housing and mortgage market development project in Armenia IBRD to provide Armenia with $240mln loan for implementation of  housing and mortgage market development project in Armenia
Armenian NPP CJSC to use budget loan to implement second lifespan  extension programArmenian NPP CJSC to use budget loan to implement second lifespan  extension program
 Armenian government to allocate AMD 3.140bln to fulfill its  obligations to exporters Armenian government to allocate AMD 3.140bln to fulfill its  obligations to exporters
Vardan Khachatryan: 12 banks have joined the ArcaPay system, and 8 banks have joined ArcaQR, with most participating in bothVardan Khachatryan: 12 banks have joined the ArcaPay system, and 8 banks have joined ArcaQR, with most participating in both
Vardan Khachatryan: First Arca-UPI co-badged cards set to launch in  Armenia within 1–2 monthsVardan Khachatryan: First Arca-UPI co-badged cards set to launch in  Armenia within 1–2 months
Armenia is interested in expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan in  the gas sector – AmbassadorArmenia is interested in expanding cooperation with Turkmenistan in  the gas sector – Ambassador
Idram is the general partner of the Idram is the general partner of the "Towards Conscious Parenting 2026" annual conference 
Vardan Khachatryan: 2026 cash-back initiative  increases  Arca Card  market share to 25% by JuneVardan Khachatryan: 2026 cash-back initiative  increases  Arca Card  market share to 25% by June
World Bank: Armenia among top ten countries with highest female  population sharesWorld Bank: Armenia among top ten countries with highest female  population shares
 RA State Revenue Committee of Armenia uncovers cases of liquid fuel  sales without proper documentation RA State Revenue Committee of Armenia uncovers cases of liquid fuel  sales without proper documentation
Iranian ambassador: Armenia has potential to become regional energy  transit hubIranian ambassador: Armenia has potential to become regional energy  transit hub
Antonio Guterres: AI development outpaces existing regulatory  mechanismsAntonio Guterres: AI development outpaces existing regulatory  mechanisms
Over 1mln tourists visited Armenia in first half of 2026Over 1mln tourists visited Armenia in first half of 2026
Viva Armenia finalizes strategic acquisition of OvioViva Armenia finalizes strategic acquisition of Ovio
EBRD AMD bonds successfully placed on Armenian Stock ExchangeEBRD AMD bonds successfully placed on Armenian Stock Exchange
Armenia, Indonesia explore opportunities for industrial cooperationArmenia, Indonesia explore opportunities for industrial cooperation
RA Economy Ministry discusses opportunities to expand presence of  Armenian products in  Persian Gulf marketsRA Economy Ministry discusses opportunities to expand presence of  Armenian products in  Persian Gulf markets
Armenia`s Prime Minister chairs meeting to discuss government`s  priority investment plan for Yerevan and GyumriArmenia`s Prime Minister chairs meeting to discuss government`s  priority investment plan for Yerevan and Gyumri
Converse Bank Completes the Placement of EBRD BondsConverse Bank Completes the Placement of EBRD Bonds
Effective July 10, individuals prohibited from exporting more than 5  kg of phytosanitary controlled goods from Armenia Effective July 10, individuals prohibited from exporting more than 5  kg of phytosanitary controlled goods from Armenia 
 Armenia launches its first specialized GreenTech Academy for startups  in renewable energy  Armenia launches its first specialized GreenTech Academy for startups  in renewable energy 
SRC Head: Small countries` competitiveness built on intelligent  digital solutions and effective risk managementSRC Head: Small countries` competitiveness built on intelligent  digital solutions and effective risk management
Economic activity accelerating in Armenia, foreign trade struggling  to end recession Economic activity accelerating in Armenia, foreign trade struggling  to end recession 
 Expert: Armenia needs large-capacity nuclear power unit Expert: Armenia needs large-capacity nuclear power unit
 Economy Minister discusses trade and economic relations with his  Russian counterpart Economy Minister discusses trade and economic relations with his  Russian counterpart
Statistics from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia: The level of dollarization of loans began to grow, while deposits continued to decline, but the dram component dominates in both portfolios.Statistics from the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia: The level of dollarization of loans began to grow, while deposits continued to decline, but the dram component dominates in both portfolios.
Likhachev: Armenia will need a large or medium-capacity nuclear power  plant in the coming yearsLikhachev: Armenia will need a large or medium-capacity nuclear power  plant in the coming years
The Power of One Dram and the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra Conclude the Forest Project Launched in ShirakThe Power of One Dram and the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra Conclude the Forest Project Launched in Shirak
Armenia`s Prime Minister and other EAEU  leaders tour INNOPROM 2026  exhibitionArmenia`s Prime Minister and other EAEU  leaders tour INNOPROM 2026  exhibition
Pashinyan: Developing knowledge-intensive industries   is one of key  pillars of Armenia`s industrial policy Pashinyan: Developing knowledge-intensive industries   is one of key  pillars of Armenia`s industrial policy 
Inflation in Armenia accelerates amid rising food pricesInflation in Armenia accelerates amid rising food prices
RA government approves $650mln infrastructure package for Yerevan,  including Ajapnyak metro station construction RA government approves $650mln infrastructure package for Yerevan,  including Ajapnyak metro station construction 
Expert: Russian gas price for Armenia to depend on circumstances by  next AprilExpert: Russian gas price for Armenia to depend on circumstances by  next April
From Financial Adventures to Great Victories: The 4th Junius Financial Online Tournament Wrapped UpFrom Financial Adventures to Great Victories: The 4th Junius Financial Online Tournament Wrapped Up
Russian expert: Armenia currently has no viable alternative to  Russian energy resourcesRussian expert: Armenia currently has no viable alternative to  Russian energy resources
Remittances from European countries to Armenia increase  significantly, but Russia remains leaderRemittances from European countries to Armenia increase  significantly, but Russia remains leader
Armenia explores potential for using domestic technological and  military-industrial potential in Ministry of Internal AffairsArmenia explores potential for using domestic technological and  military-industrial potential in Ministry of Internal Affairs
Solar Energy for Syunik: Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine Transforms Rural CommunitiesSolar Energy for Syunik: Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine Transforms Rural Communities
Armenian FX market, June 29- July 3- both dollar and ruble  transactions decline Armenian FX market, June 29- July 3- both dollar and ruble  transactions decline 
ZCMC supports installation of eco-friendly and energy-efficient  technologies in   Syunik regionZCMC supports installation of eco-friendly and energy-efficient  technologies in   Syunik region
Armenia`s gross international reserves reach record high of $5.863  billion by June 2026Armenia`s gross international reserves reach record high of $5.863  billion by June 2026
SRC: As of July 1, taxpayers who have not submitted VAT declarations  allowed to get registered and begin paymentsSRC: As of July 1, taxpayers who have not submitted VAT declarations  allowed to get registered and begin payments
EBRD to Launch AMD 5 Billion Floating-Rate Bond Offering in ArmeniaEBRD to Launch AMD 5 Billion Floating-Rate Bond Offering in Armenia
RA premier announces his participation in INNOPROM 2026 exhibition to  be held in YekaterinburgRA premier announces his participation in INNOPROM 2026 exhibition to  be held in Yekaterinburg
Armenian energy expert skeptical of von der Leyen`s promises of  energy support for ArmeniaArmenian energy expert skeptical of von der Leyen`s promises of  energy support for Armenia
Charting the Course for Development: Armenian Mining and Metallurgical Association Expands Strategic PartnershipsCharting the Course for Development: Armenian Mining and Metallurgical Association Expands Strategic Partnerships
RA MTAI, Association of Mining and Metallurgy Industry of Armenia sign  memorandum of cooperation RA MTAI, Association of Mining and Metallurgy Industry of Armenia sign  memorandum of cooperation 
Armenia considering creating opportunities for qualified  organizations to participate in UN tourism programsArmenia considering creating opportunities for qualified  organizations to participate in UN tourism programs
EDB to support ZCMC`s production capacity expansion programEDB to support ZCMC`s production capacity expansion program
Iran-Armenia power line construction progress discussed in YerevanIran-Armenia power line construction progress discussed in Yerevan
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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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