In Q1 2025, Armenia`s IT sector experienced 24.5% annual growth rateIn Q1 2025, Armenia`s IT sector experienced 24.5% annual growth rate
In Armenia, service sector experienced accelerated growthIn Armenia, service sector experienced accelerated growth
Free economic zone to be established in Yeghipatrush Free economic zone to be established in Yeghipatrush 
RA MESCS presents terms of participation in industry courses in IndiaRA MESCS presents terms of participation in industry courses in India
"Electric Networks of Armenia" to modernize power supply network in  center of Yerevan
“My Ameria, My Family” – Lots of Benefits, Raffle of 300+ Gifts and Much More“My Ameria, My Family” – Lots of Benefits, Raffle of 300+ Gifts and Much More
Launch of digital radio discussed in ArmeniaLaunch of digital radio discussed in Armenia
Armenia`s Cabinet approves Armenian-Japanese convention abolishing  double taxation Armenia`s Cabinet approves Armenian-Japanese convention abolishing  double taxation 
Armenia to join Ashkhabad agreement Armenia to join Ashkhabad agreement 
Armenia to have new Law on Eletric Energy by end of 2025 Armenia to have new Law on Eletric Energy by end of 2025 
Hayordi Camp is the May beneficiary of The Power of One DramHayordi Camp is the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram
In 2026, government to increase funding for  modernizing water supply  and drainage systemsIn 2026, government to increase funding for  modernizing water supply  and drainage systems
Converse Bank Joins the Asian Development Bank`s Green Finance CommitmentConverse Bank Joins the Asian Development Bank`s Green Finance Commitment
In Q1 2025, Armenia`s trade sector generated $3.4 billion in revenueIn Q1 2025, Armenia`s trade sector generated $3.4 billion in revenue
Natural population growth rate decreasing  in ArmeniaNatural population growth rate decreasing  in Armenia
In Q1, Armenia experienced a notable decrease in cognac and wine  productionIn Q1, Armenia experienced a notable decrease in cognac and wine  production
In Q1 2025, power generation in Armenia increased by 6.5% per annumIn Q1 2025, power generation in Armenia increased by 6.5% per annum
Armenia`s metallurgical industry experiences a decline in Q1 2025Armenia`s metallurgical industry experiences a decline in Q1 2025
Armenia`s industrial sector sagging due to declining manufacturing industry volumesArmenia`s industrial sector sagging due to declining manufacturing industry volumes
IFC ready to invest in Armenia`s energy, transport sectors IFC ready to invest in Armenia`s energy, transport sectors 
Wizz Air opens base in Armenia, launches new flights Wizz Air opens base in Armenia, launches new flights 
Possibilities of establishing public-private partnership with Yandex  company discussed in Yerevan Possibilities of establishing public-private partnership with Yandex  company discussed in Yerevan 
Armenian-Georgian business forum held in YerevanArmenian-Georgian business forum held in Yerevan
Modernization works carried out at National Center for Mental Health Modernization works carried out at National Center for Mental Health 
Martin Galstyan: It is essential to implement challenging reformsMartin Galstyan: It is essential to implement challenging reforms
Central Bank Governor: Only 0.1% of loans are related to banking  fraud and cyberattacksCentral Bank Governor: Only 0.1% of loans are related to banking  fraud and cyberattacks
Culture, humanity and responsibility: Araratbank supports  Belgian  band HOOVERPHONIC`s  concerts in ArmeniaCulture, humanity and responsibility: Araratbank supports  Belgian  band HOOVERPHONIC`s  concerts in Armenia
In Armenia, annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in April due to higher prices for food and servicesIn Armenia, annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in April due to higher prices for food and services
Economic activity in Armenia slowing down, with foreign trade also decliningEconomic activity in Armenia slowing down, with foreign trade also declining
Armenia to extend ban on export of some agricultural products for another 6 monthsArmenia to extend ban on export of some agricultural products for another 6 months
Armenia to deepen cooperation in tourism industry with QatarArmenia to deepen cooperation in tourism industry with Qatar
Armenia`s CB leaves refinancing rate unchanged 6.75%Armenia`s CB leaves refinancing rate unchanged 6.75%
Gogavat-Guguti checkpoint stops serving vehicles Gogavat-Guguti checkpoint stops serving vehicles 
RA Ministry of Economy presents  <Syunik: Economic Hub of the South  Caucasus> programRA Ministry of Economy presents   program
Armenian authorities consider expanding affordable housing program to  families in border settlementsArmenian authorities consider expanding affordable housing program to  families in border settlements
In January-April 2025, RA SRC collected 4.5% more taxes compared to   same period last yearIn January-April 2025, RA SRC collected 4.5% more taxes compared to   same period last year
Pashinyan thanks citizens for their efforts in filling the state  treasuryPashinyan thanks citizens for their efforts in filling the state  treasury
Exclusive Hooverphonic Performance and AraratBank`s Social Initiative to Mark Philharmonic`s Centennial CelebrationsExclusive Hooverphonic Performance and AraratBank`s Social Initiative to Mark Philharmonic`s Centennial Celebrations
Living costs much higher in Armenia than minimum pensions - Country fort Life party leader Living costs much higher in Armenia than minimum pensions - Country fort Life party leader 
Armenia`s authorities paln forming effective consumer protection  system Armenia`s authorities paln forming effective consumer protection  system 
Filling stations pay AMD 1.6bln to state budget in fraud case Filling stations pay AMD 1.6bln to state budget in fraud case 
Prime Minister`s visit to Lori region of ArmeniaPrime Minister`s visit to Lori region of Armenia
Dollar transactions resumed in Armenian interbank foreign exchange  market from April 28- May 2, 2025Dollar transactions resumed in Armenian interbank foreign exchange  market from April 28- May 2, 2025
Armenian Eurobonds 5th tranche offering a yield of 7.1%, indicates   that foreign investors perceive Armenia as a high-risk investment -  David AnanyanArmenian Eurobonds 5th tranche offering a yield of 7.1%, indicates   that foreign investors perceive Armenia as a high-risk investment -  David Ananyan
Tigran Jrbashyan urges Ministry of Economy not to close program for  engaging highly qualified specialists, but to return to its origins  and implement it in conjunction with  overall strategyTigran Jrbashyan urges Ministry of Economy not to close program for  engaging highly qualified specialists, but to return to its origins  and implement it in conjunction with  overall strategy
Entrepreneurs from Lyon  interested in investing in ArmeniaEntrepreneurs from Lyon  interested in investing in Armenia
For Q1 2025, Armenia`s state budget  executed with  surplusFor Q1 2025, Armenia`s state budget  executed with  surplus
RA Ministry of Finance once again amending law on state debtRA Ministry of Finance once again amending law on state debt
Amulsar`s restart to positively impact Armenia`s GDP final growth in  2025 - Finance MinisterAmulsar`s restart to positively impact Armenia`s GDP final growth in  2025 - Finance Minister
Demand for Armenian Eurobonds three times higher than placement  volume - Finance MinisterDemand for Armenian Eurobonds three times higher than placement  volume - Finance Minister
Meeting with ITF reps at Ministry of Territorial Administration and InfrastructureMeeting with ITF reps at Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure
Armenia, Sweden to expand innovation, technological and investment cooperation Armenia, Sweden to expand innovation, technological and investment cooperation 
Potential and Development Prospects of Health Tourism in Armenia forum to take place in Yerevan Potential and Development Prospects of Health Tourism in Armenia forum to take place in Yerevan 
Armenia`s gross international reserves reach $3.9blnArmenia`s gross international reserves reach $3.9bln
With a Mission to Preserve Armenian Heritage: AraratBank Sponsors the With a Mission to Preserve Armenian Heritage: AraratBank Sponsors the "Artsakh" Orchestra Concert
Armenia  to establish  Institute of Agricultural ConsultantsArmenia  to establish  Institute of Agricultural Consultants
Activities on mandatory insurance of hazardous industrial facilities  to be carried out in ArmeniaActivities on mandatory insurance of hazardous industrial facilities  to be carried out in Armenia
Armenia`s Ministry of Territorial Administration, World Bank  representatives sum up Armenia`s Ministry of Territorial Administration, World Bank  representatives sum up "Social Investment and Local Development"  program 
Team Telecom Armenia Expands International Partnerships: U.S. Newsmax Channel to Air in ArmeniaTeam Telecom Armenia Expands International Partnerships: U.S. Newsmax Channel to Air in Armenia
RA NA Committee against easing taxation conditions for SMEsRA NA Committee against easing taxation conditions for SMEs
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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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