AraratBank: Update+ - New Loan Offer with 2% Cashback
 Thursday, February 26 2026,

ArmInfo.AraratBank introduces a new refinancing solution for consumer loans secured by real estate, allowing customers to transfer their loans from other financial institutions.

Armenia still reviewing  options for the best  NPP " constructor"
 Thursday, February 26 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia has acknowledged the necessity for a small nuclear power plant, but has not yet determined who will be responsible for its construction, as  stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  during a meeting  with foreign ambassadors, diplomats, and think tank representatives  at the Polish Institute of International Affairs.

Eurasian vector remains key one in Armenia`s foreign economic  relations by 2025 end - RF trade rep
 Thursday, February 26 2026,

ArmInfo. Marianna Mkrtchyan. The Eurasian vector remains key in Armenia's foreign economic relations, as evidenced by the results of 2025. This was stated by Russia's Trade Representative to Armenia, Sergey Solomin, on February 26 in Yerevan  during his speech at the opening of the international analytical  program "Eurasian Dialogue. Armenia."

WB to issue EUR 70.4mln loan for improving water-supply and irrigation systems
 Thursday, February 26 2026,

 The World Bank  will provide Armenia with a EUR 70.4 million loan for the  implementation of the "Water Supply and Irrigation Systems  Improvement. Phase 1" program. At its February 26 meeting, the  Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs of the National  Assembly of the Republic of Armenia approved the draft agreement with  the Bank submitted by the Government of the Republic of Armenia.

Water Committee Chairman reports three-fold volume of work to  modernize Armenia`s water supply systems in past two years
 Thursday, February 26 2026,

 ArmInfo. The volume of work to modernize Armenia's water supply systems has tripled in the past two years. This was announced by Aramazd Ghalamkaryan, Chairman of  the Water Committee, at a meeting of the National Assembly Committee  on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs on February 26.

Armenia to join agreement on creation of service for searching industrial property facilities within Eurasian Economic Union
 Thursday, February 26 2026,

 At its February 26 meeting, the Armenian government approved the signing of the Agreement on a Service for Searching for Industrial Property Objects  (Trademarks, Patents, etc.) in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).  Approved by the EEC Council in September 2025, the Agreement creates  a free, publicly accessible online tool for unified searches across  all Union countries. 

Narek Karapetyan: Qualified human resources needed to address energy  sector issues
 Wednesday, February 25 2026,

ArmInfo.Qualified human resources are needed to solve issues in the energy sector - an  energy minister, a deputy minister, and responsible officials. Narek Karapetyan,  Board member of the "Strong Armenia" party and CEO of Tashir Capital, told reporters on February 25.

Pensions and old-age benefits to cost the state 75 billion drams -  Economy Minister
 Wednesday, February 25 2026,

ArmInfo.An additional 75 billion drams will be allocated to increase pensions,  old-age and disability benefits by up to 10,000 drams per year, as  announced by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan  on his  Facebook page. He also noted that this increase will benefit more  than 660,000 people.

19 Armenian winemakers to participate in Foodex Japan exhibition
 Wednesday, February 25 2026,

ArmInfo.Nineteen Armenian winemaking companies will participate in a single national  pavilion at Foodex Japan, Asia's largest food and beverage business platform, according to the press service of the Vine and Wine Foundation (VWFA).

Prime Minister`s Chief of Staff, FIA Secretary General discuss  construction of motorsport track in Armenia   
 Wednesday, February 25 2026,

ArmInfo. Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, met with a delegation led by Valerio Lachizzi, Secretary General of the International Automobile Federation (FIA).

My phone rang…”: IDBank warns about a rise in fraud using the “call from the bank” scheme.
 Wednesday, February 25 2026,

ArmInfo.Despite the rapid spread of new technologies, fraudsters are not in a hurry to abandon a proven classic: ordinary phone calls allegedly “from the bank.” They introduce themselves as the “security department” and from the very first seconds of the conversation create a sense of emergency, claiming that something extraordinary has happened and that your money is already at risk.

Zvartnots International Airport honored with prestigious ASQ Customer  Experience Awards
 Wednesday, February 25 2026,

ArmInfo. Zvartnots International Airport has been named a laureate of the ASQ Customer  Experience Awards, as reported by the airport's press service.

Armenian Tourism Committee discusses cooperation opportunities with  Lufthansa
 Wednesday, February 25 2026,

ArmInfo. Lusine Gevorgyan, Chairperson of the Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, received Mohammed Nasr, Regional Director of  the Lufthansa Group.

GTB Holdings supports the preservation of the legacy of Armenian classical and contemporary composers
 Wednesday, February 25 2026,

ArmInfo. On February 24, the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and GTB Holdings signed a memorandum of cooperation.

EEC Minister: We create clear and transparent rules within EAEU space  to effectively protect copyright holders`  interests 
 Tuesday, February 24 2026,

ArmInfo. The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has submitted a draft Agreement on Coordinated Approaches to Combat Intellectual Property Rights Violations in the information and telecommunications network "Internet" to the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union for the  internal procedures required for signature.

Cooperation opportunities with International Automobile Federation  discussed
 Tuesday, February 24 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan received a delegation led by Valerio Iachizzi, Secretary General for  Sport at the International Automobile Federation (FIA), the parent company of Formula 1.

EU TUMO  Convergence Center for Engineering and Applied Sciences  to  be constructed in Yerevan 
 Tuesday, February 24 2026,

ArmInfo. The EU TUMO Convergence Center for Engineering and Applied Sciences (EUCC) will be constructed near Yerevan's Hrazdan Gorge, next to the Tumo Center. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Center,  as reported by the PM's office. 

Economy Ministry outlines next steps for Meghri FEZ project
 Tuesday, February 24 2026,

ArmInfo. A meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Free Economic Zones (FEZ) was held at the Ministry of Economy, chaired by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.

2% Cashback on Payments Made with AraratBank Arca Cards
 Tuesday, February 24 2026,

ArmInfo.Customers making cashless purchases with AraratBank Arca cards will receive a 2% cashback on the previous month’s cashless transactions starting February.

Armenia to participate in Wine & Spirits 2026 in Berlin
 Tuesday, February 24 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia will participate in the international wine and spirits exhibition "Wine & Spirits 2026" in Berlin, according to the press service of the RA  Ministry of Economy.

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