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ArmInfo. Armenia's external debt to the World Bank (WB) increased by 1.3% in the first half of 2025 (against a 2.7% decline in the same period a year ago), while  accelerating in growth from 2.3% to 4.6% year-on-year, exceeding $1.7  billion. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistical Committee.

ArmInfo.  Russian businessman of Armenian origin, head of the Tashir group of companies Samvel Karapetyan sent another appeal to the Armenian society from  the detention center of the National Security Service of Armenia,  where he has been held for the third month.

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ArmInfo.  In January-July 2025, Armenia generated 5,557.6 million kWh of electricity, which is 6.5% higher than the same period last year. According to the RA  Statistical Committee, in July alone, electricity generation  increased by 23% to 862.5 million kWh.

ArmInfo.  In January-July 2025, the metallurgical industry of Armenia reversed its annual  dynamics from 7% growth to 7% decline. According to the data of the  RA Statistical Committee, this was provoked by a decline in the  volumes of the dominant production - copper concentrate, as well as  molybdenum concentrate and ferromolybdenum.

ArmInfo.  In the industrial sector of Armenia, production volumes decreased by 9.8% per annum in January-July 2025 (against 15.7% growth a year ago), amounting to 1.5  trillion drams ($3.8 billion). But in July alone, the industrial  sector demonstrated growth of 7.4% - up to 244 billion drams ($635.3  million). This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical  Committee.

ArmInfo.  When the discussion about Armenia's closer relations with the European Union  intensified last year, Russian business began to be cautious about  building trade ties with Armenia. This was stated by Russian Deputy  Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk in an interview with TASS.

ArmInfo.  The construction of the Trump Road (TRIPP - Trump International Route of Peace and Prosperity) will contribute to the formation of a common transport  framework for Eurasia. A similar opinion was voiced in an interview  with TASS by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk, answering  the question of whether this route would affect Russia's interests.

ArmInfo. The TOP-5 countries in foreign trade with Armenia are Russia, China, the UAE, Iran and Germany, with a total volume for January-July 2025 of $7.4 billion  (65% of the total turnover). Of these, four have reduced their  volumes year-on-year: Russia by 52.1%, China by 12.5%, the UAE by  67.9%, Germany by 4.2%, despite the fact that a year ago the Russian  Federation, the UAE and China demonstrated significant growth, while  Germany was then in a more pronounced decline.  At the same time,  Iran managed to improve the annual dynamics, exiting a 2% decline by  6.3% growth.  Judging by the data of the Statistical Committee of the  Republic of Armenia, a significant drop in the volume of foreign  trade between the Russian Federation and the UAE with Armenia is due  to the elimination of the factor of re-export and re-import of  diamonds and gold. 

ArmInfo.  Unblocking the South Caucasus is a puzzle consisting of a large number of pieces. This was stated in an interview with RIA Novosti by Russian Deputy  Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk on the sidelines of the 10th Eastern  Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok.

ArmInfo.  Armenia and Japan discussed prospects for developing economic cooperation. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy, citing the  results of the meeting of the Minister of Economy of Armenia Gevorg  Papoyan with the Deputy Parliamentary Minister of Foreign Affairs of  Japan Hisashi Matsumoto.

ArmInfo.At a meeting with Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan, Italian Ambassador to Armenia Alessandro Ferranti highly appreciated the country's efforts to create a favorable environment for foreign investment. 

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ArmInfo. Many of those who wanted tickets for the Armenia-Portugal football match were unable to buy them, but that won’t stop us from cheering on our boys. After all, football is best enjoyed together—gathering with friends, watching the game in your favorite spot, and supporting our team with all your energy.