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Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025
Customer Appreciation Day at IDBank’s Echmiadzin BranchCustomer Appreciation Day at IDBank’s Echmiadzin Branch
Real estate purchase and sale transactions by foreigners increased by  13.4% in 2025Real estate purchase and sale transactions by foreigners increased by  13.4% in 2025
Armenia`s energy security facing certain  risks due to military  actions in Iran - Tatul ManaseryanArmenia`s energy security facing certain  risks due to military  actions in Iran - Tatul Manaseryan
Spot gas prices in Europe rose more than 20% on news surrounding IranSpot gas prices in Europe rose more than 20% on news surrounding Iran
Oil and gold are rising sharply due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle EastOil and gold are rising sharply due to the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East
Emerging stagnation of apartment prices in Yerevan fueling  double-digit growth in sales transactionsEmerging stagnation of apartment prices in Yerevan fueling  double-digit growth in sales transactions
RA Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure clarify procedure for participatory budgeting RA Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure clarify procedure for participatory budgeting 
First batch of high-performance AI equipment arrives in Armenia -  Mkhitar HayrapetyanFirst batch of high-performance AI equipment arrives in Armenia -  Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Mopeds, tricycles, and ATVs will also be subject to mandatory  insurance in ArmeniaMopeds, tricycles, and ATVs will also be subject to mandatory  insurance in Armenia
Armenia and Russia discuss restoration of railway infrastructureArmenia and Russia discuss restoration of railway infrastructure
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Individuals and businesses, near and far, all welcomeIndividuals and businesses, near and far, all welcome
In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange  market,   dollar transactions increased and ruble, euro transactions  decreased from February 23-27, 2026In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange  market,   dollar transactions increased and ruble, euro transactions  decreased from February 23-27, 2026
Strong Armenia: Procurement stations in villages to ensure high-quality purchasing and extend the seasonStrong Armenia: Procurement stations in villages to ensure high-quality purchasing and extend the season
Bavra checkpoint temporarily closedBavra checkpoint temporarily closed
Armenia, Canada strengthen cooperation in  mining: AMMA-CECC memorandum signedArmenia, Canada strengthen cooperation in  mining: AMMA-CECC memorandum signed
Cadastre Committee`s service centers to be replaced by advisory  centers in ArmeniaCadastre Committee`s service centers to be replaced by advisory  centers in Armenia
Government-sponsored agricultural programs not to be taxable in  Armenia Government-sponsored agricultural programs not to be taxable in  Armenia 
Choosing the Best Gifts for March 8 and Paying with the Idram&IDBank AppChoosing the Best Gifts for March 8 and Paying with the Idram&IDBank App
Details about tyrpes of incomes eligible for undeclared thresholdDetails about tyrpes of incomes eligible for undeclared threshold
Armenia kicks off 2026  with 105 bn dram surplusArmenia kicks off 2026  with 105 bn dram surplus
Yerevan urging specific information regarding delays of Armenian  trucks in GeorgiaYerevan urging specific information regarding delays of Armenian  trucks in Georgia
AraratBank: Update+ - New Loan Offer with 2% CashbackAraratBank: Update+ - New Loan Offer with 2% Cashback
Instead of engaging in dialogue with environmentalists, Lydian  Armenia company  will resort to lawsuitsInstead of engaging in dialogue with environmentalists, Lydian  Armenia company  will resort to lawsuits
Economy Minister: Armenia`s GDP to  exceed the budgeted figure by the  end of 2026Economy Minister: Armenia`s GDP to  exceed the budgeted figure by the  end of 2026
Armenia still reviewing  options for the best  NPP Armenia still reviewing  options for the best  NPP " constructor"
Eurasian vector remains key one in Armenia`s foreign economic  relations by 2025 end - RF trade repEurasian vector remains key one in Armenia`s foreign economic  relations by 2025 end - RF trade rep
WB to issue EUR 70.4mln loan for improving water-supply and irrigation systems WB to issue EUR 70.4mln loan for improving water-supply and irrigation systems
Water Committee Chairman reports three-fold volume of work to  modernize Armenia`s water supply systems in past two yearsWater Committee Chairman reports three-fold volume of work to  modernize Armenia`s water supply systems in past two years
Armenia to join agreement on creation of service for searching industrial property facilities within Eurasian Economic UnionArmenia to join agreement on creation of service for searching industrial property facilities within Eurasian Economic Union
Per capita GDP $9,474 in ArmeniaPer capita GDP $9,474 in Armenia
Narek Karapetyan: Qualified human resources needed to address energy  sector issuesNarek Karapetyan: Qualified human resources needed to address energy  sector issues
Armenian government making efforts to make  Armenian investment  climate attractive for French companiesArmenian government making efforts to make  Armenian investment  climate attractive for French companies
Pensions and old-age benefits to cost the state 75 billion drams -  Economy MinisterPensions and old-age benefits to cost the state 75 billion drams -  Economy Minister
All seven Armenian insurance companies join universal health  insurance systemAll seven Armenian insurance companies join universal health  insurance system
19 Armenian winemakers to participate in Foodex Japan exhibition19 Armenian winemakers to participate in Foodex Japan exhibition
Prime Minister`s Chief of Staff, FIA Secretary General discuss  construction of motorsport track in Armenia   Prime Minister`s Chief of Staff, FIA Secretary General discuss  construction of motorsport track in Armenia   
My phone rang…”: IDBank warns about a rise in fraud using the “call from the bank” scheme.My phone rang…”: IDBank warns about a rise in fraud using the “call from the bank” scheme.
Armenia and Azerbaijan have  trade potential  estimated at hundreds  of millions of dollars - Gevorg PapoyanArmenia and Azerbaijan have  trade potential  estimated at hundreds  of millions of dollars - Gevorg Papoyan
19.4% of employed people in Armenia earn wages over 500,000 drams19.4% of employed people in Armenia earn wages over 500,000 drams
Zvartnots International Airport honored with prestigious ASQ Customer  Experience AwardsZvartnots International Airport honored with prestigious ASQ Customer  Experience Awards
Armenian Tourism Committee discusses cooperation opportunities with  LufthansaArmenian Tourism Committee discusses cooperation opportunities with  Lufthansa
GTB Holdings supports the preservation of the legacy of Armenian classical and contemporary composersGTB Holdings supports the preservation of the legacy of Armenian classical and contemporary composers
EEC Minister: We create clear and transparent rules within EAEU space  to effectively protect copyright holders`  interests EEC Minister: We create clear and transparent rules within EAEU space  to effectively protect copyright holders`  interests 
Cooperation opportunities with International Automobile Federation  discussedCooperation opportunities with International Automobile Federation  discussed
EU TUMO  Convergence Center for Engineering and Applied Sciences  to  be constructed in Yerevan EU TUMO  Convergence Center for Engineering and Applied Sciences  to  be constructed in Yerevan 
Economy Ministry outlines next steps for Meghri FEZ projectEconomy Ministry outlines next steps for Meghri FEZ project
ACBA Bank Group is developing a transparent corporate governance systemACBA Bank Group is developing a transparent corporate governance system
38,900 more employed in Armenia`s processing industry as against 2017  - minister 38,900 more employed in Armenia`s processing industry as against 2017  - minister 
2% Cashback on Payments Made with AraratBank Arca Cards2% Cashback on Payments Made with AraratBank Arca Cards
Armenia to participate in Wine & Spirits 2026 in BerlinArmenia to participate in Wine & Spirits 2026 in Berlin
Socioeconomic integration programs for refugees discussed in ArmeniaSocioeconomic integration programs for refugees discussed in Armenia
Armenia`s Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure,  US Senate Appropriations Committee official  discuss   energy cooperation Armenia`s Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure,  US Senate Appropriations Committee official  discuss   energy cooperation 
Mike Rubino, Partner at Forward Global, Confirmed as Speaker at the Second Investment and Financial Forum of ArmeniaMike Rubino, Partner at Forward Global, Confirmed as Speaker at the Second Investment and Financial Forum of Armenia
Armenian Ambassador highlights transport and logistics  cooperation  prospects  with Turkmenistan Armenian Ambassador highlights transport and logistics  cooperation  prospects  with Turkmenistan 
"Study, study, and study again!: Pashinyan outlines solutions to  water resource management issues
S&P Global Ratings forecasts Armenia`s real GDP to expand by 5.3% in  2026 and to 4.8% in 2027S&P Global Ratings forecasts Armenia`s real GDP to expand by 5.3% in  2026 and to 4.8% in 2027
RA NA member denies rumors of ban on cash payments starting March 1,  2026RA NA member denies rumors of ban on cash payments starting March 1,  2026
Expenses on serving Armenia`s national debt 2.5% up over last eight  years - politician Expenses on serving Armenia`s national debt 2.5% up over last eight  years - politician 
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Instead of engaging in dialogue with environmentalists, Lydian  Armenia company  will resort to lawsuitsInstead of engaging in dialogue with environmentalists, Lydian  Armenia company  will resort to lawsuits
Expert: Replacing the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with US  modular reactors is akin to replacing an aircraft carrier with  medieval caravelsExpert: Replacing the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with US  modular reactors is akin to replacing an aircraft carrier with  medieval caravels
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ATI.SU: Demand for international cargo transportation 30% up in  ArmeniaATI.SU: Demand for international cargo transportation 30% up in  Armenia
Civil Contract nominates Armen Ktoyan for  Central Bank Board Member  positionCivil Contract nominates Armen Ktoyan for  Central Bank Board Member  position
Armenia, France considering prospects for expanding technological  cooperation  Armenia, France considering prospects for expanding technological  cooperation  

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