ArmInfo.  The tourist flow to Armenia continues to decline, as evidenced by data from the Tourism Committee of Armenia.  Thus, according to the department, in March 2025, 129,887 tourists visited Armenia compared to 152,865 people in the same period last year. At the same time,  Russians continue to lead in the number of visits to Armenia.  In March 2025, the tourist  flow from Russia amounted to 37%. Georgia was in second place with  15%, and Iran was in third place with 9%.

ArmInfo. AraratBank OJSC and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO) announce the signing of a new $25 million loan agreement, further strengthening and expanding their multi-year cooperation in business financing.

ArmInfo.  Ardshinbank has once again demonstrated its leadership in the Armenian financial sector by being recognized in four prestigious categories by the UK-based Global Banking & Finance Review. The bank has been awarded:

ArmInfo.  The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has provided a grant of $78,000 to EKENG CJSC for the implementation of a project to create a System of Electronic Vehicle Passports (EPTS) in Armenia.

ArmInfo.  The Upper Lars checkpoint on the Russian-Georgian border remains closed to all types of vehicles. This was reported in a statement by the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia.

ArmInfo. Converse Bank has started the primary placement of the next registered coupon dollar bonds in the amount of $10 million. This is noted in the Bank's message, which indicates that the placement of bonds of this issue will be carried out both through the Converse Mobile platform and  through the bank's branch network.

ArmInfo.The investment program of the South Caucasus Railway (SCR) for 2025 will amount to more than  2 billion drams (over $ 5 million - ed.). This was announced by SCR General Director Alexey Melnikov in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent during the opening of the "Primordial Russia" photo  exhibition in Yerevan.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, tax and investigative bodies  lack a mechanism or mandatory function for  assessing the potential economic damage resulting from their actions. 

ArmInfo. On April 16, RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Martin Eurnekian, CEO  of America Airports Corporation.  As reported by the government press service, during the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the significance of implementing Corporation America Airports' investment  programs  in key areas important to Armenia.  

ArmInfo.  The National Assembly of Armenia will hold an extraordinary session. The decision to hold it was signed by NA Chairman Alen Simonyan.

ArmInfo.   IDBank officially joined the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE), marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its international partnerships and regional presence.

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ArmInfo.  Head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia Armen Danielyan met in Moscow with the head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia (Rosselkhoznadzor) Sergey Dankvert.

ArmInfo. Converse Bank, acting as the underwriter of the debut bonds of the Vardanants Innovative  Medical Center (Arinterlev CJSC), announced the early completion of the public placement of this tranche. As explained in the message of Converse Bank, the tranche issued on April 1 was fully placed on the  primary market by April 11, instead of the originally planned end date of July 1.

ArmInfo.  The USA has canceled funding for the "Advancing Democratic Culture" program in Armenia, the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reports. 

ArmInfo.  Deputy Chairperson of the RA National Assembly Committee on European Integration Meri Galstyan received representatives of the Prime Minister's Office and the Deputy Prime Minister's Office on April 15.

ArmInfo.  Under the Green Initiative and Competitiveness Enhancement Agreement, AraratBank, in partnership with EBRD, presents new business loan/leasing offers.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's State Revenue Committee representatives  and officials from the Iranian Customs met to discuss issues related to the Agarak checkpoint.  As reported by the press service of the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia, a meeting between  representatives of the customs units of the SRC and  employees from the Norduz checkpoint of the Islamic Republic of Iran, took place at the Agarak checkpoint. The meeting  was also attended by representatives of the border troops of the  National Security Service of  Armenia and the Consul General of Iran  in Syunik.  The discussion primarily focused on ensuring the smooth  operation of the checkpoint. The parties discussed the proper  organization of all stages of the border crossing process, as well as  the specific entry and exit procedures at the checkpoint. They also  touched upon efforts to enhance the efficiency of customs functions  and control. 

ArmInfo.  On April 12, the 10th annual DigiCode Youth Applied Programming Competition took place, marking a milestone year for the event. The anniversary competition was supported by IDBank and Idram as the main partners, represented through their impactful "The Power of One Dram" initiative.

ArmInfo.  About $1 billion has been returned to the Republic of Armenia in the issue of the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) alone, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said from the rostrum of the parliament on April 15.