Team Telecom Armenia subscribers in  Middle East countries to receive   additional free 1GB internet package for roamingTeam Telecom Armenia subscribers in  Middle East countries to receive   additional free 1GB internet package for roaming
Samvel Karapetyan named among Forbes`  top 10 Samvel Karapetyan named among Forbes` top 10 "Kings of Russian Real Estate-2025"
ADB to provide $15 mn for ADB to provide $15 mn for "Green Financing"
Armenian producers to participate in  BCB Convent Berlin 2026 Armenian producers to participate in  BCB Convent Berlin 2026 
Corporate lending is outpacing retail lending in Armenia, with the  toxicity of portfolio also on the riseCorporate lending is outpacing retail lending in Armenia, with the  toxicity of portfolio also on the rise
Head of RA Tourism Committee participating in ministerial summit at  ITB Berlin 2026Head of RA Tourism Committee participating in ministerial summit at  ITB Berlin 2026
Russian business mission to visit YerevanRussian business mission to visit Yerevan
ENA to be fully nationalized, owner to get compensation - official ENA to be fully nationalized, owner to get compensation - official 
Armenian authorities have no problems with bona fide business  entities - minister Armenian authorities have no problems with bona fide business  entities - minister 
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
Trust and reach across the globeTrust and reach across the globe
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
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Loss ratio in CMTPL market increased from 65% to 70% over year 
 Friday, December 15 2023 14:07

ArmInfo.By December 1, 2023, the loss ratio for Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability (CMTPL) in  the insurance market of Armenia, increased to 70% from last year's 65%, according to the data from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Armenia.  An increase in the coefficient began to be noticed in April of this year against the background of the transition to the liberalization of PPP tariffs.

Loss ratio in CMTPL market increased from 65% to 70% over year 
 Friday, December 15 2023 14:07

ArmInfo.By December 1, 2023, the loss ratio for Compulsory Motor Third Party Liability (CMTPL) in  the insurance market of Armenia, increased to 70% from last year's 65%, according to the data from the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Armenia.  An increase in the coefficient began to be noticed in April of this year against the background of the transition to the liberalization of PPP tariffs.

4% inflation expected in Armenia in medium-term 
 Friday, July 29 2022 12:59

ArmInfo. In the medium term, inflation will go down to 4% in Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Financial-Credit and Budgetary Affairs,  Parliament of Armenia, said in an interview with ArmInfo.

4% inflation expected in Armenia in medium-term 
 Friday, July 29 2022 12:59

ArmInfo. In the medium term, inflation will go down to 4% in Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Financial-Credit and Budgetary Affairs,  Parliament of Armenia, said in an interview with ArmInfo.

Armenian wines, cognacs have no quality-related problems - expert 
 Friday, June 3 2022 12:29

ArmInfo.Amid the war in Ukraine, the West is seeking to assist Armenia and some other states in diversifying theirs export markets, including supplying products to  domestic markets, Avag Harutyunyan, Chairman of the National Wine  Center, said in an interview with ArmInfo. 

Armenian wines, cognacs have no quality-related problems - expert 
 Friday, June 3 2022 12:29

ArmInfo.Amid the war in Ukraine, the West is seeking to assist Armenia and some other states in diversifying theirs export markets, including supplying products to  domestic markets, Avag Harutyunyan, Chairman of the National Wine  Center, said in an interview with ArmInfo. 

Forecast: Moscow will not interfere with Iranian gas swap supplies to  Armenia
 Monday, May 30 2022 15:02

ArmInfo. Despite the traditionally high political level of the Armenian-Iranian relations, the trade and economic sphere between them is traditionally faulty.  Expert in  Iranian studies Armen Vardanyan expressed a similar opinion to  ArmInfo.

Forecast: Moscow will not interfere with Iranian gas swap supplies to  Armenia
 Monday, May 30 2022 15:02

ArmInfo. Despite the traditionally high political level of the Armenian-Iranian relations, the trade and economic sphere between them is traditionally faulty.  Expert in  Iranian studies Armen Vardanyan expressed a similar opinion to  ArmInfo.

New economic opportunities offered to Armenia - Vahe Davtyan
 Friday, April 22 2022 12:39

ArmInfo.The planned signing of a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran is evidence of Moscow's desire to scale up the economic  relocation strategy launched immediately after the war in Ukraine was  unleashed, which, beyond doubt, offers new economic opportunities to  Armenia as well, which opportunities can and must be taken up, the  exert in energy security Vahe Davtyan said in an interview with  ArmInfo. 

New economic opportunities offered to Armenia - Vahe Davtyan
 Friday, April 22 2022 12:39

ArmInfo.The planned signing of a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Iran is evidence of Moscow's desire to scale up the economic  relocation strategy launched immediately after the war in Ukraine was  unleashed, which, beyond doubt, offers new economic opportunities to  Armenia as well, which opportunities can and must be taken up, the  exert in energy security Vahe Davtyan said in an interview with  ArmInfo. 

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