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In 2024,unemployment rate in Armenia increased from 12.4% to 13.9%In 2024,unemployment rate in Armenia increased from 12.4% to 13.9%
Birth rate declined and mortality rate  increased in ArmeniaBirth rate declined and mortality rate  increased in Armenia
Armenia`s service sector revenue rose by 12.4% in the first two monthsArmenia`s service sector revenue rose by 12.4% in the first two months
UAE supports Armenia`s efforts to establish peace in the regionUAE supports Armenia`s efforts to establish peace in the region
Alexander Tieman to lead IMF mission in ArmeniaAlexander Tieman to lead IMF mission in Armenia
Armenia`s trade sector stalled in growthArmenia`s trade sector stalled in growth
Armenia`s metallurgical industry shifted from annual growth to double-digit decreaseArmenia`s metallurgical industry shifted from annual growth to double-digit decrease
Power generation in Armenia  increased by 8.8%  in January-February 2025Power generation in Armenia  increased by 8.8%  in January-February 2025
Alcoholic beverage production in Armenia declined overall, except for whiskey and beerAlcoholic beverage production in Armenia declined overall, except for whiskey and beer
Foreign investments in  Armenian economy dropped significantly in 2024Foreign investments in  Armenian economy dropped significantly in 2024
Armenia`s industrial sector saw a 19.4% decline in January-February  2025Armenia`s industrial sector saw a 19.4% decline in January-February  2025
Tariffs on Armenian goods will have minimal impact on their US sales  - Armen KtoyanTariffs on Armenian goods will have minimal impact on their US sales  - Armen Ktoyan
Reduction in Armenia`s induistry, foreign trade seriously affect  economic activity growth Reduction in Armenia`s induistry, foreign trade seriously affect  economic activity growth 
How to protect your bank accounts and E-WalletHow to protect your bank accounts and E-Wallet
Minister: Armenia entering a new stage of digital developmentMinister: Armenia entering a new stage of digital development
Dollar, ruble transactions decreased in Armenia`s interbank foreign  exchange market, March 31-April 4, 2025 Dollar, ruble transactions decreased in Armenia`s interbank foreign  exchange market, March 31-April 4, 2025 
How to protect your bank accounts and E-WalletHow to protect your bank accounts and E-Wallet
Armenian government to subsidize airlines introducing new routes - Draft proposalArmenian government to subsidize airlines introducing new routes - Draft proposal
"From fundamental globalization to fundamental protectionism": CBA  Deputy Chairman presents potential impact of Trump`s decision on  Armenia`s economy
AraratBank: Supporting SMEs for About 20 YearsAraratBank: Supporting SMEs for About 20 Years
RA Ministry of Economy discusses the concept of establishing a  private investment fundRA Ministry of Economy discusses the concept of establishing a  private investment fund
Vahe Hovhannisyan, Noubar Afeyan discuss Afeyan Initiatives for  Armenia Foundation`s activities in ArmeniaVahe Hovhannisyan, Noubar Afeyan discuss Afeyan Initiatives for  Armenia Foundation`s activities in Armenia
Armenia  developing tourism cooperation with LithuaniaArmenia  developing tourism cooperation with Lithuania
Armenia proposes Vietnam to sign an agreement on avoidance of double  taxationArmenia proposes Vietnam to sign an agreement on avoidance of double  taxation
U.S.-imposed 10% duty on imported Armenia goods to cause greater  reduction in bilateral trade - economistU.S.-imposed 10% duty on imported Armenia goods to cause greater  reduction in bilateral trade - economist
Signing of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty to have positive effect on  regional economy - research Signing of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty to have positive effect on  regional economy - research 
IDBank – Supporting SMEsIDBank – Supporting SMEs
CEO: Siemens EDA plans to expand its programs in ArmeniaCEO: Siemens EDA plans to expand its programs in Armenia
Armenia, IMF discuss bilateral cooperation
Doing Digital Forum held in Yerevan Doing Digital Forum held in Yerevan
Armenia`s March annual inflation driven by higher prices for food  products and servicesArmenia`s March annual inflation driven by higher prices for food  products and services
Armenia to take out EUR 45.3mln loan to improve healthcare quality Armenia to take out EUR 45.3mln loan to improve healthcare quality 
Armenia`s minister of territorial administration, KfW rep discuss  Kaps reservoir constructionArmenia`s minister of territorial administration, KfW rep discuss  Kaps reservoir construction
Armenia`s embassy sums up minister-led Armenian delegation`s visit  to Estonia Armenia`s embassy sums up minister-led Armenian delegation`s visit  to Estonia 
Concurrent membership in EAEU and EU impossible - RF Deputy FM Concurrent membership in EAEU and EU impossible - RF Deputy FM 
Martin Galstyan: In the age of knowledge-based economy, the mission of banks is not only to finance, but also to help businesses enhance their competitivenessMartin Galstyan: In the age of knowledge-based economy, the mission of banks is not only to finance, but also to help businesses enhance their competitiveness
Armenia, Vietnam developing business tiesArmenia, Vietnam developing business ties
Armenia, Vietnam discuss trade and economic relationsArmenia, Vietnam discuss trade and economic relations
Azerbaijan`s increased activity in the issue of constructing a  nuclear power plant poses certain challenges for ArmeniaAzerbaijan`s increased activity in the issue of constructing a  nuclear power plant poses certain challenges for Armenia
Armenia could bridge Vietnam with EAEU - Tran Thanh ManArmenia could bridge Vietnam with EAEU - Tran Thanh Man
Armenia, IMF discuss tax reforms Armenia, IMF discuss tax reforms
"Face to Face" with "The Power of One Dram"
Armenia nominated in 3 categories at the annual Wine Travel AwardsArmenia nominated in 3 categories at the annual Wine Travel Awards
Armenia`s national debt exceeds $13bln Armenia`s national debt exceeds $13bln 
Converse Bank an underwriter of Vardanants Center`s corporate bonds Converse Bank an underwriter of Vardanants Center`s corporate bonds
Armenia`s minister of finance, head of IMF Armenia office discuss  risks in country`s financial sector Armenia`s minister of finance, head of IMF Armenia office discuss  risks in country`s financial sector 
Active work on Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South transport  corridor - Road Department Active work on Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South transport  corridor - Road Department 
Armenia`s expenditures AMD 1bln more in Jan-Feb 2025 as compared with  same period last year Armenia`s expenditures AMD 1bln more in Jan-Feb 2025 as compared with  same period last year 
Armenia`s minister of finance, ADB, FAR reps discuss fiscal policy,  national debt management Armenia`s minister of finance, ADB, FAR reps discuss fiscal policy,  national debt management 
Idram is now available in Yerevan CityIdram is now available in Yerevan City
Smart identification systems  installed at Zvartnots AirportSmart identification systems  installed at Zvartnots Airport
Armenia, Germany starting financial collaborationArmenia, Germany starting financial collaboration
8814 Armenian citizens received <social loans> worth 816 million  drams - Pashinyan8814 Armenian citizens received worth 816 million  drams - Pashinyan
Dmitry Volvach:  Agricultural product trade between Russia and  Armenia grew by 16.2% in 2024Dmitry Volvach:  Agricultural product trade between Russia and  Armenia grew by 16.2% in 2024
Armenia`s gross international reserves $3.372bln Armenia`s gross international reserves $3.372bln 
Armenia`s Tourism Committee, Air Arabia agree on close cooperation Armenia`s Tourism Committee, Air Arabia agree on close cooperation 
`We are on the best way`- ZCMC`We are on the best way`- ZCMC
Yerevan hosting Yerevan hosting "Caucasus: Construction and Repair EXPO 2025"  exhibition
USD transactions up, RUB ones down in Armenia`s interbank foreign  exchange market Mar 24 to 28, 2025USD transactions up, RUB ones down in Armenia`s interbank foreign  exchange market Mar 24 to 28, 2025
GIZ representatives discuss a five-year tourism development strategy in ArmeniaGIZ representatives discuss a five-year tourism development strategy in Armenia
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RUB4.55-0.08
USD391.14-0.08
EUR428.65-2.63
GBP501.60-6.79
CAD274.39-1.76
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CNY53.50-0.23
CHF458.22-1.77


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Universal Income Declaration: what happened has little in common with  what was intended - David AnanyanUniversal Income Declaration: what happened has little in common with  what was intended - David Ananyan
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Ticket packets 1.2% of total number of transport tickets in Yerevan Ticket packets 1.2% of total number of transport tickets in Yerevan 
Armenia`s minister of labor meets with U.S. public figures at U.S.  presidential residence Armenia`s minister of labor meets with U.S. public figures at U.S.  presidential residence 
Armenian fish industry gains access to European marketArmenian fish industry gains access to European market
ArmInfo released its 30th bulletin ArmInfo released its 30th bulletin "Armenian banks in the card  business"
Armenia`s Central Bank completed Ardshinbank OJSC bankruptcy process after 23 yearsArmenia`s Central Bank completed Ardshinbank OJSC bankruptcy process after 23 years

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