ArmInfo.By the end of February 2026, Armenia's public debt had increased by $229 million compared to the end of December 2025, rising from $13.906 billion (381.4 per $) to $14.135 billion (377 per $). However, as of December 31, 2025, Armenia's public debt, according to the Ministry of Finance's final data for 2025, had already reached $14.531 billion (an increase of approximately $1.7 billion, or 13.1% - ed.).

ArmInfo.  Out of the 2.6 billion euros in aid pledged by the European Union to Armenia, 1.496 billion euros has already been allocated, as stated by Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan  at a meeting of the National Assembly  Committee on European Integration on March 23.

ArmInfo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a EUR39 million loan to Armenia for the construction of the Yerevan Customs and Logistics Center. At its March 23 meeting, the Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia approved the draft agreement submitted by the Armenian government for ratification.

ArmInfo. The reduction in Armenia's state budget deficit to GDP ratio from 5.5% to 3.7% recorded in 2025 is a remarkable achievement. This was stated by RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan on March 23 at a meeting of the RA National Assembly Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary  Affairs while presenting a report on the ministry's work in 2025  under the 2021-2025 government program.

ArmInfo. The current digital public procurement platform in Armenia requires modernization. This was stated by RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan on March 23  at a meeting of the RA National Assembly Committee on Financial,  Credit, and Budgetary Affairs, during his report on the  implementation of the RA government's 2021-2025 program by 2025.

ArmInfo. AraratBank continues to support the treatment of children fighting cancer and malignant blood diseases through its ongoing collaboration with the foundation across various programs.

ArmInfo. The road from Georgia to Russia through the Upper Lars checkpoint is closed to heavy trucks. The Georgian Roads Department reported this.

ArmInfo. Tashir Capital, which includes Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC, is challenging the Public Services Regulatory Commission's decision revoking ENA's electricity transmission license in court on March 21.

ArmInfo.  Armenia plans to introduce a digital system for managing breeding farms and keeping records of breeding stock (PAS). Details of the new system were discussed at a meeting chaired by RA Deputy Minister of Economy  Tatevik Sargsyan.

ArmInfo.Over the past 30 years, labor productivity in Armenia has increased to $5.6 per hour, and in the last eight years alone, it has doubled, reaching $11.7 per hour, as stated by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan   at a parliamentary committee meeting on March 20.

ArmInfo.In Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market, transactions involving dollars and rubles saw significant growth from March 16 to 20, 2026, while euro transactions remained stagnant for the third consecutive week. The  increase in dollar transactions slowed slightly from 76.4% to 76%, while ruble transactions accelerated from 2.3 times to 3.4 times. 

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ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia  once again acted as a partner for the interregional event "Strong Community," which brought together approximately 700 young people from Armenia and Javakhk.

ArmInfo.Armenia's public debt trends are manageable - the intended goals have been achieved, and a certain buffer zone has been created. Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan made this statement at a meeting of the National Assembly's relevant committee on March 20, when presenting a report on the progress and results of  the Government Program (2021-2026) for 2025.

ArmInfo.Armenia gives the go-ahead for the ratification of the EAEU-UAE Economic Partnership Agreement. The RA NA Standing Committee on Regional and Eurasian Integration has approved the document submitted by the  Armenian government at its March 20 meeting.

ArmInfo.The tax compliance gap in Armenia has been steadily decreasing since 2020, as stated by Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan on March 20 during  a meeting of the relevant National Assembly committee. He was presenting a report on the progress and outcomes of the Government Program (2021-2026) for 2025.

ArmInfo. The Multi-Sector Budget Assistance Financing Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the European Commission was signed in the Armenian Government Office in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and EU Commissioner Marta Kos.

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received a delegation from the German development bank KfW, led by Regional Director (Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia)  Veronica Garcia Del Arco.

ArmInfo.  Mopeds, tricycles, and ATVs will also be subject to mandatory insurance in Armenia. At its March 20 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on Defense and Security approved the amendments to the law "On Compulsory Motor Third-Party Liability Insurance" (CMTPLI) submitted for second reading by the RA government.