ArmInfo.The Yerevan Spring ID Cup, organized with the support of IDBank, has successfully concluded. The tournament brought together 164 young chess players, whose exciting and hard-fought matches determined the winners and prize recipients. Alongside the main awards, the top participants also received special cash prizes from IDBank.

ArmInfo. Aram Manukyan, number two on the Armenian National Congress party's election list, presented the party's economic program and emphasized the necessity to build a 1,200 MW nuclear power plant in Armenia.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, rising food prices drove annual inflation from 3.2% to 5.3% in April 2026.  Specifically, food prices increased by 9.3%, service tariffs  increased by 2.6%, and non-food prices increased by 1.9%.

ArmInfo.For nearly two years, AraratBank has been delivering interactive financial literacy sessions for young people at summer camps, festivals, and through podcasts. This marks the first time, however, that important knowledge and skills are being specifically shared with athletes.

ArmInfo.The turnover tax system does not contribute to the scaling or success of businesses, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a  briefing on May 7.

ArmInfo.  20.5 hectares of land in the Nor Hachn community of the Kotayk region of Armenia will be assigned to the State Property Management Committee under the RA  Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. The  decision was made at a government meeting on May 7.

ArmInfo. On May 7, Visa, the global leader in digital payments, announced the appointment of Sergey Martinchuk as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Ukraine, Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Based in Kyiv, Martinchuk will be responsible for Visa's operations and strategy in  17 countries, according to a Visa announcement.

ArmInfo. 684 million drams, including VAT, will be allocated to host the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026" international wine tasting contest in Armenia. At its  May 7 meeting, the RA government approved the RA Ministry of  Economy's proposal to reallocate these funds within the ministry's  budget for the current year.

ArmInfo.  At a meeting with a delegation led by Christos Harpantidis, Director of Corporate Affairs (Deputy CEO) of Philip Morris International, President Vahagn  Khachaturyan emphasized the importance of the long-term, effective  cooperation established with the company, noting that it encompasses  the economic, educational, and scientific sectors.

ArmInfo. 13 billion drams will be allocated for the reconstruction of 58 km of roads in Armenia. The decision was made at the RA government meeting on May 7.

ArmInfo.  Amazing developments are taking place in Armenia's tourism sector. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this at a government meeting on May 7.

ArmInfo. The Yerevan Municipality intends to purchase 45 new trolleybuses. At its meeting on May 7, the RA government decided to exempt Yerevan Electric Transport CJSC from customs duties on imported vehicles.

ArmInfo.  Today, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received a delegation led by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State  for European and Eurasian Affairs Sonata Coulter.

ArmInfo. On May 8, Armenia will host a significant event that will redefine the direction of the country's technological development. Zeyro, the first Armenian  artificial intelligence created to set new standards and reimagine  the logic of modern mobility and digital services, will be unveiled  at a gala ceremony. The Zeyro team announced this.

ArmInfoToday, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan  received a delegation led by European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Karl Nehammer. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan also participated in the meeting.

ArmInfo.The Moneytun international fast money transfer system is celebrating its 20th anniversary, while AraratBank and Moneytun mark 10 years of their partnership.

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank continues to support the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Armenia by improving financing conditions and expanding opportunities available to businesses.

ArmInfo.A record number of participants is expected at the Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF),  set to take place on May 28-29, 2026, in Astana.

ArmInfo.Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received a delegation from the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by its Chairman, Almasad Satkaliyev.

ArmInfo. After two years of inactivity, agricultural insurance in Armenia has finally picked up since 2026. According to the National Agricultural Insurers Agency (AINA), 3,626 contracts were concluded in the first quarter of 2026, with total insurance premiums amounting to 705.5 million drams ($1.9  million), of which 55% (387.7 million drams) was the share of insurance companies, and 45% (317.9 million drams) was subsidized.