ArmInfo.Armenia's foreign trade dynamics continue to remain unstable. This is according to research conducted by the Luys Foundation, which analyzed the  country's socioeconomic development in January-May 2026.

ArmInfo.  Armenia wants to fully clarify the Real Estate Cadastre by January 1, 2030. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss amendments to the laws "On State Registration of Property Rights" and "On Urban Development" in the first reading at its plenary session on June 18.

ArmInfo.  In the near term, the main uncertainties regarding price growth in Armenia are related to the duration of inflationary trends emerging in global food markets, and in this context, to the speed and scale of domestic  price adjustments. This is noted in the rationale for the Central  Bank of Armenia's decision on June 16 to keep the refinancing rate  unchanged at 6.5%.

ArmInfo.  During the first quarter of 2026, foreign citizens completed 1,073 real estate buy-sell transactions in Armenia, representing a 32.3% increase  compared to the previous year's figure. Transactions executed by  foreigners accounted for 6.8% of the total volume of real estate  deals, up from 6.5% a year earlier. This is evidenced by data  provided by the State Committee of the Real Estate Cadastre of the  Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo.  The average market value of apartment buildings in Yerevan rose by 3.8% in the first quarter of 2026 (compared to a 1.5% increase a year earlier), averaging 482.1 thousand drams per square meter.

ArmInfo.At its June 4 meeting, the RA Government recognized a number of structures on the road  connecting Isakov and Arshakunyats Avenues as being of priority public interest.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's banking system is well capitalized and liquid, with a strong ability to  withstand shocks and absorb the resulting losses. This assessment was  given by Central Bank of Armenia Chairman Martin Galstyan on May 25  during a press conference marking the publication of the "Financial  Stability 2025" report.

ArmInfo.   Armenia intends to fully clarify the Real Estate Cadastre by January 1, 2030. At its May 19 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on Economic Affairs approved amendments to the laws "On State Registration of Property Rights" and "On Urban Development."

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the service sector's annual growth slowed from 11.5% to 7.4%, generating revenue of AMD 981.7  ($2.6 billion) in Q1 2026. According to the RA Statistics Committee, in March alone, service sector revenue increased by 12.6% to 351.4 billion drams ($931.2 million).

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia expects stable domestic demand to remain high, driven by several factors: an increase in average income, a rise in savings up to a maximum of 23% of GDP, and an increase in consumer loans (partly related to mortgages). Inflation in the services sector is also being taken into account. This opinion was expressed by Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia Hovhannes Khachatryan at a press  conference on May 5.

ArmInfo. According to the American magazine Forbes, the net worth of Russian businessman of Armenian descent Samvel Karapetyan increased by $900 million in a  year, reaching $4.1 billion. Narek Karapetyan, a member of the  political council of the Strong Armenia party, wrote about this on  his Facebook page, publishing a corresponding Forbes article.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian service sector, a primary engine of the nation's economy, recorded a significant slowdown in the first two months of 2026. According to  the latest data from the Statistical Committee of Armenia, the sector  generated 630.3 billion drams ($1.6 billion) in revenue for  January-February, but its annual growth rate dropped to 7.2%, down  from 12.4% during the same period last year.  

ArmInfo.Net foreign investment in Armenian economy's real sector increased by 16% in 2025, reaching a  positive level of $90.5 million (34.5 billion drams). Moreover, net foreign direct investment (FDI) increased from a negative $119.8 million (47.5 billion drams) to a positive $244 million (93.02 billion drams), a significant fourfold increase year-on-year, as evidenced by data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo.  Reverse mortgage institution will be introduced in Armenia. The RA government approved amendments to the Civil Code and a package of related laws at its  April 2 meeting.

ArmInfo.In recent days, all paths to purchasing a new home led to TOON EXPO, the largest real estate exhibition of the year. Visitors had access to a selection of more than 30,000 apartments, offerings from over 100 developers, and, of course, a reliable financial partner — IDBank — supporting them throughout the process of choosing, purchasing, and renovating their future homes.

ArmInfo.Ameriabank, a leader in mortgage lending in Armenia, is participating in TOON Expo, a large-scale specialized exhibition in real estate and development. At the event, the Bank presented a wide selection of mortgage loans on preferential terms to visitors: loans for residential and commercial real estate, renovations and construction, state-backed mortgages, and mortgages for our compatriots in the Diaspora.

ArmInfo.IDBank is participating in TOON EXPO 2026 and will be present from March 27 to 29 with attractive mortgage loan offers, surprise gifts, and expert support to help you purchase the home of your dreams.

ArmInfo.The prestigious American publication Los Angeles Times has spotlighted Armenia’s IDBank, highlighting the bank’s rapid growth, its successful digital transformation, and a new phase of international expansion.

ArmInfo. In January 2026,  Armenia's service sector increased revenue to AMD 318 billion ($836.8  million), decelerating in annual growth from 12.6% to 7.4%. This  trend was primarily driven by a slowdown in the dominant financial  sector, from 29% to 1.7%.

ArmInfo.The "Strong Armenia" party, led by renowned businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan, is proposing to apply a zero tax rate to small businesses. Narek Karapetyan, a board member of the party, stated this in an interview with Armenia TV.