Mesrop Arakelyan: Pashinyan`s short-sighted policies drive Armenia`s  agricultural sector to a 15-year decline  Mesrop Arakelyan: Pashinyan`s short-sighted policies drive Armenia`s  agricultural sector to a 15-year decline 
 Another case of large-scale tax evasion uncovered in Armenia`s  fuel  sector  – SRC Another case of large-scale tax evasion uncovered in Armenia`s  fuel  sector  – SRC
Ardshinbank Ranks No. 1 in Armenia in Direct Tax Payments in H1 2026Ardshinbank Ranks No. 1 in Armenia in Direct Tax Payments in H1 2026
Karapetyan: While other countries work on their economic policies,  Armenian authorities are busy Karapetyan: While other countries work on their economic policies,  Armenian authorities are busy "hijacking" businesses
 Rosselkhoznadzor prevents import of flowers of Armenian origin from  Belarus Rosselkhoznadzor prevents import of flowers of Armenian origin from  Belarus
IMF highly praises forecasting and analysis system developed by  Armenia`s Ministry of FinanceIMF highly praises forecasting and analysis system developed by  Armenia`s Ministry of Finance
Armenian citizens can now authorize another person to  complete and  submit their income tax declarationsArmenian citizens can now authorize another person to  complete and  submit their income tax declarations
Armenia`s Water Committee explores Japan`s advanced water management  practicesArmenia`s Water Committee explores Japan`s advanced water management  practices
Narek Karapetyan: With proper management, Armenia can narrow its  economic gap with AzerbaijanNarek Karapetyan: With proper management, Armenia can narrow its  economic gap with Azerbaijan
 Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerates producer price  index Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerates producer price  index
In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates in first half of  2026 from 6.3% to 7.9%, with foreign trade still in declineIn Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates in first half of  2026 from 6.3% to 7.9%, with foreign trade still in decline
Tsarukyan: Azerbaijan is actively occupying markets that Armenia is  abandoningTsarukyan: Azerbaijan is actively occupying markets that Armenia is  abandoning
 10th Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 kicks off on shores of Lake  Sevan 10th Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 kicks off on shores of Lake  Sevan
RA ambassador, Kazakh Minister of Industry discuss opportunities to  expand industrial cooperationRA ambassador, Kazakh Minister of Industry discuss opportunities to  expand industrial cooperation
Initiative to build second bridge on Armenian-Iranian border  discussed in TehranInitiative to build second bridge on Armenian-Iranian border  discussed in Tehran
 Narek Karapetyan proposes applying Indian experience in energy  storage Narek Karapetyan proposes applying Indian experience in energy  storage
RA insurance sector significantly increases tax payments in first  half of 2026, with LIGA Insurance leading wayRA insurance sector significantly increases tax payments in first  half of 2026, with LIGA Insurance leading way
 Armenia`s telecom operators increase first-half tax payments by 8.8% Armenia`s telecom operators increase first-half tax payments by 8.8%
Armenia`s banking system increases first-half tax contributions by  10.3%, led by Ardshinbank and AmeriabankArmenia`s banking system increases first-half tax contributions by  10.3%, led by Ardshinbank and Ameriabank
Tehran and Yerevan agree to set up  joint energy working groupTehran and Yerevan agree to set up  joint energy working group
Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine  regains top spot among   Armenia`s largest taxpayersZangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine  regains top spot among   Armenia`s largest taxpayers
 Armenian Economy Minister reports surge in first-half exports to  China, India, and European Union Armenian Economy Minister reports surge in first-half exports to  China, India, and European Union
Ardshinbank is once again a Strong Partner  of Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026Ardshinbank is once again a Strong Partner  of Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026
Yerevan Sunsets and the Sounds of Classical Music: IDBank Becomes the Main Partner of the Khachaturian Rooftop Concert SeasonYerevan Sunsets and the Sounds of Classical Music: IDBank Becomes the Main Partner of the Khachaturian Rooftop Concert Season
Armenian FX Market (July 20–24): USD volume slips as Ruble surges and  Euro resumes after hiatusArmenian FX Market (July 20–24): USD volume slips as Ruble surges and  Euro resumes after hiatus
 FSIB inspections find no evidence of milk from infected animals or  imported raw materials FSIB inspections find no evidence of milk from infected animals or  imported raw materials
High-Tech Ministry and UNDP launch  mass tech education programHigh-Tech Ministry and UNDP launch  mass tech education program
Rosselkhoznadzor imposes new restrictions on Armenia-made dairy  productsRosselkhoznadzor imposes new restrictions on Armenia-made dairy  products
Armenia`s state budget executed with AMD 67.3bln - Ministry of  FinanceArmenia`s state budget executed with AMD 67.3bln - Ministry of  Finance
Relations with Canada must be secured with concrete results in trade  and economy: MFARelations with Canada must be secured with concrete results in trade  and economy: MFA
Economy Ministry to take all necessary measures to ensure  full,  uninterrupted, and efficient operation of Araratcement - PapoyanEconomy Ministry to take all necessary measures to ensure  full,  uninterrupted, and efficient operation of Araratcement - Papoyan
Armenia and Greece sign memorandum of cooperation in energy and water  sectors between  regulatory authoritiesArmenia and Greece sign memorandum of cooperation in energy and water  sectors between  regulatory authorities
There are already 402 transport projects worth $345 billion in the Eurasian transport frameworkThere are already 402 transport projects worth $345 billion in the Eurasian transport framework
Workshop on Workshop on "Nuclear Security Threat Assessment and Design Basis  Threat Management"  held in Yerevan
Economy Ministry  discusses granting Armenia market economy status by  the United StatesEconomy Ministry  discusses granting Armenia market economy status by  the United States
Government decision: Real estate mortgage transactions to be  conducted online and without a notaryGovernment decision: Real estate mortgage transactions to be  conducted online and without a notary
Green technology educational center to be built in AkhuryanGreen technology educational center to be built in Akhuryan
FLYONE Armenia modernizes its fleet with next-generation engines - a  memorandum of understanding signed with CFM InternationalFLYONE Armenia modernizes its fleet with next-generation engines - a  memorandum of understanding signed with CFM International
Ardshinbank is the best in Armenia according to Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 awards ceremonyArdshinbank is the best in Armenia according to Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 awards ceremony
To lift Armenia`s economy out of the cycle of To lift Armenia`s economy out of the cycle of "inertial dependence," a radical transition to a liberal-institutional model is required — expert.
Economy Ministry and UN discuss 3-year  agricultural development plan  for Armenia Economy Ministry and UN discuss 3-year  agricultural development plan  for Armenia 
State spending on medication coverage under health insurance system  reaches AMD 14.5 billion — KharazyanState spending on medication coverage under health insurance system  reaches AMD 14.5 billion — Kharazyan
New Financial Skills at the Davidbek Games: Idram&IDBankNew Financial Skills at the Davidbek Games: Idram&IDBank
Number of universal health insurance beneficiaries up 14% since  beginning of yearNumber of universal health insurance beneficiaries up 14% since  beginning of year
FLYONE ARMENIA launches direct flights from Yerevan to DushanbeFLYONE ARMENIA launches direct flights from Yerevan to Dushanbe
829,748 jobs in Armenia as of June 2026 - minister829,748 jobs in Armenia as of June 2026 - minister
Armenia considering developing regulations for electricity storage  systems with EU assistanceArmenia considering developing regulations for electricity storage  systems with EU assistance
“Towards Long-Term Sustainable Development”: Aleksandr Belyaev“Towards Long-Term Sustainable Development”: Aleksandr Belyaev
Potential for strengthening Armenian-Italian economic cooperation  discussed in VenicePotential for strengthening Armenian-Italian economic cooperation  discussed in Venice
RA Water Committee to conduct independent audit to assess quality of  services provided by VeoliaJurRA Water Committee to conduct independent audit to assess quality of  services provided by VeoliaJur
 Armenian fish farmers demand government support amid suspended  exports to Russia Armenian fish farmers demand government support amid suspended  exports to Russia
 From June 1 to July 19, Armenia`s apricot exports 7,600 tons -  minister  From June 1 to July 19, Armenia`s apricot exports 7,600 tons -  minister 
Araratcement transferred to management of Ministry of Economy -  Anti-Corruption Court decisionAraratcement transferred to management of Ministry of Economy -  Anti-Corruption Court decision
CashIn Services at AraratBank ATMs: Fast, Simple, and SecureCashIn Services at AraratBank ATMs: Fast, Simple, and Secure
Agricultural procurement companies are limiting the acceptance of products from Armenian farmersAgricultural procurement companies are limiting the acceptance of products from Armenian farmers
Veolia Djur assures: Drinking water quality meets state-mandated  standardsVeolia Djur assures: Drinking water quality meets state-mandated  standards
The German Embassy in Armenia announced support for medium-sized enterprisesThe German Embassy in Armenia announced support for medium-sized enterprises
Yerevan Municipality`s revenues AMD 49.2bln as of June 30, 2026Yerevan Municipality`s revenues AMD 49.2bln as of June 30, 2026
RA State Revenue Committee charges with Pharaoh recreation and  entertainment complex of tax evasionRA State Revenue Committee charges with Pharaoh recreation and  entertainment complex of tax evasion
ZCMC celebrates Miner`s and Metallurgist`s DayZCMC celebrates Miner`s and Metallurgist`s Day
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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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