EDB ready to support Mastara reservoir construction once a proposal  is submitted - Podguzov
 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo. The Eurasian  Development Bank (EDB) has not yet received a proposal to finance the  construction of the Mastara reservoir. This statement was made by  Yaroslav Mandron, the Deputy Chairman of the EDB Management Board, on  December 5, in response to a question from ArmInfo.

 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo.

EDB: Armenia withdrew its application for financing Amulsar mine  project
 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo. Armenia has withdrawn its application for financing the construction of the  Amulsar gold mine project. Nikolay Podguzov, Chairman of the Board of  the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), announced this at the final  press conference on December 5 in response to a question about the  current stage of the Bank's participation in the project. 

Armenia`s government approves draft agreement between EAEU and  Mongolia  
 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo. On December 5, the  Government of Armenia approved the proposal to sign a temporary trade  agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and its member  states, on the one hand, and Mongolia, on the other.

Armenian Airlines announce seasonal discounts 
 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo. "Armenian Airlines"  announces seasonal discounts.

Events organized to raise Tavush residents` awareness of sustainable  energy technologies 
 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo.  The public  organization "Compass" is launching a series of information events in  Armenia to raise awareness of the residents of the Tavush region  about sustainable energy technologies and popularize their use. This  is stated in the message of the Ministry of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia.

Kazakh Central Depository granted membership of Central Depository of  Armenia 
 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo.  The Central Depository of Kazakhstan (CDA) has become a member of the Central Depository of Armenia (CDA) system, opening a personal account (depot account) of a nominal holder. This membership is important for deepening the interaction between the capital markets of the two countries and expanding access  to the securities markets. This is noted in a joint statement of the Armenian Stock Exchange and the Central Depository of Armenia.

Reduced expenses on Armenia`s economic development to reduce budget  potential - Luys Foundation
 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo. Reducing budget expenditures on the economic development of Armenia will further lead to a reduction in budgetary capacity with all possible negative  consequences. This is the conclusion reached by experts from the Luys  Foundation, who analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the  country's draft state budget for 2025.

 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo.

IDBank donated 10,000,000 AMD to the 27th "For You, Armenia!" Telethon
 Thursday, December 5 2024,

ArmInfo. This year, IDBank has joined the 27th Telethon of the Hayastan All Armenian Fund, contributing 10,000,000 AMD. All the initiatives outlined by the Telethon are vital and urgent for our country. These programs align closely with IDBank's corporate social responsibility policy, reflecting the bank's commitment to the community and national development.

 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo.

There is a shadow turnover of funds in the bus transportation sector - Prime Minister
 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo. It is obvious to  everyone that there is a shadow turnover of funds in the sphere of  bus transportation. This was stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  on December 4 during the government hour in the National Assembly of  the Republic of Armenia, while responding a question from Garnik  Danielyan, a member of the National Assembly from the opposition  faction "Armenia".  According to the Prime Minister, the Yerevan  Municipality has implemented specific and practical measures to  reduce the shadow in the bus transportation sphere.

 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo.

 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo.

Gevorg Papoyan: We are now very close to the real volumes of our  exports
 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo.  In October, amidst  a growing tourist flow and accelerating dynamics in the mining  industry, export of agricultural products, canned goods, and  alcoholic beverages, we are witnessing a prolonged decline in the  re-export of gold. This was stated by Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan  in an interview with Public Television of Armenia.

1.4% y/y inflation recorded in Armenia in Nov 2024 
 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo. In the consumer market  of Armenia, annual inflation in November 2024 amounted to 1.4%,  against a deflationary 0.5% in the same period of 2023. This was  provoked by an increase in tariffs for services by 3%, in parallel  with which there was an increase in the price of food products by  1.9% and a decrease in the price of non-food products by 2.1%. 

Armenia`s minister of economy explains higher number of jobs 
 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan does not link the growth of jobs in the labor market with coming out of the shadows. He stated this during an  interview with the Public Television of Armenia.

Armenia`s NA ratifies protocol granting status of independent  international organization to EFSD
 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo. The National Assembly of Armenia ratified the protocol on granting the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development the status of an independent  international organization at its plenary session on December 4. 

Armenian NA approves 2025 draft budget
 Wednesday, December 4 2024,

ArmInfo. The National  Assembly of Armenia approved the final version of the draft state  budget of the country for 2025 at a plenary session on September 4  with 61 votes "for" and 30 "against". 

Opposition NA factions vote against government-submitted 2025 draft  budget
 Tuesday, December 3 2024,

ArmInfo.  The opposition faction "Armenia" of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will vote against the draft state budget for 2025 submitted by the  government. This was stated on December 3 during the discussions on  the final version of the draft basic economic law of Armenia by Artur  Khachatryan, a member of the National Assembly from the "Armenia"  faction. 

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