MP-proposed amendments to Tax Code radically changed 
 Thursday, March 6 2025,

ArmInfo.The amendments to the Tax Code and the package of related laws proposed in the second reading by Hayk Sargsyan, a member of the National Assembly of  Armenia from the ruling Civil Contract faction, have undergone  radical changes. The previous amendments concerned the application of  an additional 10% turnover tax on the gambling business.

Armenia, Iran discuss expansion of economic cooperation 
 Thursday, March 6 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenian-Iranian economic cooperation was discussed at a meeting on March 5 between Armenian Ambassador to Iran Grigor Hakobyan and Mr Seyyed Rasoul  Mohajer, Deputy Minister for Economic Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign  Affairs of Iran. 

 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

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Armenia`s economic activity increased by 7.1% in January 2025
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo. Economic activity in Armenia has increased by 7.1% in January 2025 compared to January  2024 (down from 10.7% growth the previous year), with growth in all areas except the industrial sector.

Armenian Ambassador, Iranian Deputy Oil Minister discuss potential  areas of collaboration  
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo.Armenian Ambassador to Iran Grigor Hakobyan met with Iranian Deputy Oil Minister and Director General of the National Iranian Gas Company, Saeid Tavakoli.

Armenia`s annual inflation rate for February rose to 2.5%  driven by  higher prices for food and services
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the annual inflation rate in February 2025 reached 2.5% (compared to deflation  of 1.7% the previous year) due to the rise in prices of food products such as vegetables, fruits, butter, meat, chocolate, coffee, tea, fish and seafood.

EBRD presents new investment strategy  for Armenia 
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo.The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has published its new investment strategy for Armenia for 2025-2030. The Bank's two main investment priorities  in the country will be to support the development of a more inclusive and competitive private sector, and to accelerate the green economy  transition by promoting sustainable infrastructure. This is stated in the official statement of the Bank.

Tax administration in car leasing to be regulated in Armenia 
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia wants to regulate tax administration in the areas of leasing and car rental.  At its session on March 5, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia adopted in the first reading the amendments to the Tax Code proposed by the NA deputy from the ruling Civil Contract faction  Babken Tunyan.

Owners of stolen vehicles exempt from paying property tax
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo. In Armenia, owners of stolen vehicles will be exempt from paying property tax until the vehicles are returned to them.

Web3 Armenia Foundation: Armenia Central Bank`s draft law on  cryptosphere benefiting other entities more than Armenia itself 
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo.The non-profit Web3 Armenia Foundation has issued an appeal regarding the draft law on the cryptosphere approved by the government. The statement from the Web3 Armenia Foundation's contains the full text of the appeal:

Issue of regulating alienation of Soviet public property to be  settled in Armenia 
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo. The issue of alienation of property that had public status back in Soviet times will be regulated in Armenia. The country's parliament, at a plenary session on March 5, introduced amendments to the Civil Code in the second and final reading.

Convertible loans to attract investments to take effect in Armenia 
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo. The Armenian government proposes to amend the Civil Code of the Republic of Armenia, the laws "On Limited Liability Companies" and "On Joint-Stock Companies" that define the concept of a convertible loan agreement and the main conditions for its application, taking into account business relations established in the world and in the Republic of Armenia.  

 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

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 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

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Dairy products with and without milk fat substitutes to be  distinguished by color in Armenia`s retail outlets 
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo.Dairy products with and without milk fat substitutes will have to be distinguished by color in retail outlets in Armenia. At the plenary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on March 5, amendments were made to the Law "On Trade and Services" and the Code of Administrative Offenses in the second and final reading.

Armenia cannot be member of both EU and EAEU - Russian ambassador 
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia cannot be a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union at the same time; the country must make a choice. This was stated by  Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin in an interview with  24News. 

Some closed roads in Armenia, Upper Lars open for transport 
 Wednesday, March 5 2025,

ArmInfo. The Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia reports that as of the morning of March 5, there are closed and  difficult-to-pass roads in Armenia.

Pay with Idram at Yerevan Mall and Win an idplus Gift Card!
 Tuesday, March 4 2025,

ArmInfo.Women's Month is just around the corner, and Idram wouldn't leave its users without surprises. This time, the offer has been developed in collaboration with Yerevan Mall.

to invest $20 million in construction of oil product  processing plant in Ararat region
 Tuesday, March 4 2025,

ArmInfo. An oil product processing plant is set to be built in the Ararat region. The project, owned by <Sil Capital>,  will require  an investment of  $20 million. According to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, the plant will create over 100 jobs and involve around 400 specialists in various fields throughout the project's implementation.

Armenia`s State Revenue Committee explains order of compensation of  social expenses 
 Tuesday, March 4 2025,

ArmInfo. If you file an income tax return and pay income tax, you can receive compensation for social  expenses incurred in the field of healthcare and/or education during the reporting year, reminds the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia.

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