Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo.

Armenia`s ECPC Head to participate in the meeting of antimonopoly  agencies of  EAEU countries in "5+1" format
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. The Chairman of the Economic Competition Protection Commission (ECPC) of Armenia, Gegham Gevorgyan, has left for Moscow to participate in a meeting with the heads of antimonopoly agencies from EAEU member states and the Minister of the EEC Board for Competition and Antimonopoly Regulation in the "5+1" format.

Human rights NGOs urging Armenian authorities to revert back to the  previous taxation system for legal services
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo.The "Coalition to Stop Violence against Women" and "Domestic Violence Support Center " have urged the Armenian authorities to revert back to the previous taxation system for legal services.

Gevorg Papoyan on the situation with SMEs in jewelry industry: there  is a lack of information
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. Some complaints from SMEs in the jewelry industry are objective, while in other cases , a lack of information is a key issue. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan told journalists about this during a briefing on  February 6.

Armenian products will have digital marking for export to EAEU
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. In Armenia, products will be marked with digital identification means for export to the market of the Eurasian Economic Union. The corresponding decision was made by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Armenia at its regular meeting on February 6.

Economy  Minister  sees light at the end of  
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. The development process at the Amulsar deposit is currently in an active stage. This was reported to journalists by the Minister of Economy of Armenia Gevorg Papoyan during a briefing on February 6.  He noted that he  cannot provide specific details about  the private sector negotiation  process, but, based on his impressions, it seems likely that  that  the loan will be secured and implemented.

Minister of Economy: The situation at ZCMC falls under the  jurisdiction of the Trade Union, the company`s management, and its  employees
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Economy is concerned about the developments at the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Plant (ZCMC), the country's leading mining enterprise, as it will impact economic indicators and tax revenue. Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan made this remark  during a briefing with journalists, addressing the ongoing strike of certain ZCMC employees,  that began last week.

Lawyer comments on government policy to organize `prosperous and  carefree` life for Armenian citizens
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. Lawyer Varazdat Harutyunyan gave a clear example of how the state policy works to organize a "prosperous and carefree" life for Armenian citizens.

Armenia`s minister of economy hosts IMF delegation 
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan received the delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia.

Armenia revising $200mln investment loan agreement with EFSD to fund  Kajaran tunnel construction 
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo.On February 6, the Government of Armenia approved the draft decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia Project.

Armenia`s government approves 50% increase in IMF country quota 
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. On February 6, the Armenian Cabinet, on behalf of the Republic of Armenia, gave its consent to increase the RA quota based on the 16th General Review of Quotas adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

EDB to issue $2mln grant to Armenia to enhance public finance  management efficiency
 Thursday, February 6 2025,

ArmInfo. On February 6, the Government of Armenia approved the draft decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia .

 Wednesday, February 5 2025,

ArmInfo.

Armenian government will support ASCE Group in issuing bonds
 Wednesday, February 5 2025,

ArmInfo.On February 5, a contract signing ceremony was held at the RA Ministry of Economy with  ASCE Group OJSC, in the presence of Economy Minister Gevork Papoyan.

Electricity generation in Armenia increased by 6.5% in 2024
 Wednesday, February 5 2025,

ArmInfo.In 2024, Armenia generated 9,381.4 million kWh of electricity, marking a 6.5% increase  compared to the previous year. According to the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, there was a 3.6%  rise  in electricity generation in December alone, reaching 926.4 million kWh.

In 2024, wine production in Armenia decreased by 29%
 Wednesday, February 5 2025,

ArmInfo. In 2024, there was a rise in the production of cognac, whiskey and beer in Armenia.  However, during the same period, the production of wine (including sparkling wine), vodka, liqueur and other alcoholic beverages saw a notable decline, as evidenced by data from the Statistical Committee  of the Republic of Armenia.

 Wednesday, February 5 2025,

ArmInfo.

Economy Ministry officials met with jewelry industry representatives
 Wednesday, February 5 2025,

ArmInfo. Representatives of SMEs  in the jewelry industry held another protest at the government  building, leading to another meeting at the Ministry of Economy. This time, officials from the Ministry of Finance and the State Revenue Committee were also present for the discussions.  SMEs in the jewelry  industry are against increasing the turnover tax from 5% to 10%. 

 Wednesday, February 5 2025,

ArmInfo.

 Wednesday, February 5 2025,

ArmInfo.

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