ArmInfo. We are discussing proposals for the construction of a nuclear power plant not only from  the Russian Federation and the United States, but also from other countries, taking into account  financial and economic components, as well as possible implementation deadlines.

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ArmInfo. Armenia will receive grant funds from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the implementation of the second energy efficiency program in Yerevan. On January 9, the government approved the draft on ratification of the relevant agreement with the EIB on an investment grant.

ArmInfo. On January 9, at its regular session, the Armenian government approved the draft law on ratification of the financial agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the European Investment Bank with a budget of 236 million euros.

ArmInfo.. In 2024, the number of citizens and guests of Armenia using the passenger services of South Caucasus Railway CJSC continued to grow. This was stated in a statement by the company's press service.

ArmInfo. A significant slowdown in the growth rate of economic activity in Armenia was expected, as stated in the analytical study conducted by the Luys Foundation. The study assesses the socio-economic situation in  Armenia for January to November 2024.

ArmInfo.In 2024, tax revenues (tax income and state duty) contributed 2 trillion 390.9 billion AMD to the consolidated budget of the Republic of Armenia, accounting for  91.4% of the revised total of 2 trillion 614.9 billion (24.9% of  GDP).  As reported by the Budget Office of the National Assembly of  the Republic of Armenia, citing operational data, as of December 31,  2024, the state treasury revenues of Armenia exceeded those of the  same period in 2023 by 7.6% or 169 billion AMD and by 24.1% (465  billion AMD) compared to 2022. This marked an increase of 50.7% or  804 billion AMD compared to 2021, and a significant 72.6% or 1005.7  billion AMD more than in 2020. These figures also surpassed the  numbers from 2019 by 63.3% or 926.6 billion AMD.  In comparison, the  revenue from 2018 figure (the year t Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  came to power in May - ed.) saw an impressive increase of 90%,  totaling 1132.8 billion AMD.

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ArmInfo. Cadastral maps don't serve as the primary source for determining the borders of the Republic of Armenia, as stated by Suren Tovmasyan, the head of the  Cadastre Committee, at the final press conference on January 7, when  addressing concerns about potential issues with cadastral maps for  residents of Voskepar and Baghanis villages in the Tavush region  during the delimitation process.  According to Tovmasyan, he does not  have information about any potential changes in the Voskepar-  Baghanis section.

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ArmInfo.There was a roughly 13% increase in real estate transactions in Armenia in 2024, as stated by Suren Tovmasyan, the head of the Cadastre Committee, at the final  press conference on January 7.

ArmInfo.Head of the Cadastre Committee of Armenia Suren Tovmasyan called on citizens to no longer  spend money on unauthorized buildings. "In fact, 2024 was the last year in terms of registering unauthorized buildings," he said at the final press conference on January 7. 

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank, within the framework of a project implemented jointly with the “My Forest Armenia” public environmental organization, has financed the planting of a forest covering an area of ​​more than 6 hectares within the administrative boundaries of the Lernajur settlement of the Pambak community of Lori. The planting was completed at the end of November. Only local forest tree species were planted, mainly oak, birch, wild pear, wild apple, maple and yew.

ArmInfo. In 2024, subvention programs worth 59 billion drams were implemented in Armenia. This was  reported by the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure.

ArmInfo. Universal health insurance (UMI) in Armenia will provide equal coverage for all insured persons, regardless of solvency and social status (differences may only be due to age and gender characteristics of service). At the same time, along with UHI, voluntary health insurance will be in effect, including services not included in the basic and minimum packages.

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ArmInfo. Over the 10 years of its operation, the Eurasian Economic Union has become an important player in international economic relations. This is stated in a  statement by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.