ArmInfo.Armenian National Airlines CJSC, better known as Fly Arna, has not been operating  flights since January 10, an informed source told ArmInfo. 

ArmInfo.Ameriabank is the largest taxpayer among Armenian banks for the sixth year in a row. According to the data for January-December, 2023, total taxes paid by the bank to the state budget amounted to AMD 25.7 bn.

ArmInfo. In 2023, the banking system of Armenia doubled tax payments to the state treasury - up to AMD 123.5bln ($305 million), of which AMD 71.5bln were for direct taxes (with an annual increase of 39.7%).

ArmInfo.In 2023, AMD 51.9bln were returned to 38,911 beneficiaries of the income tax refund  program within the framework of mortgage lending, which exceeds the previous year's figures by 42%, and the number of beneficiaries by 33%.

ArmInfo."LIGA Insurance" topped the list of the largest taxpayers in Armenia among insurance  companies. According to data from the State Revenue Committee, the LIGA Insurance insurance company rose to the 384th place (the 554th in 2022), paying AMD 815.1mln the state budget, of which AMD 682.6mln  as direct taxes.

ArmInfo.Four telecom operators in Armenia - MTS Armenia, UCom, Team Telecom Armenia and GNC Alpha - paid 39.2 billion drams to the state treasury in taxes for 2023, which is 14% higher than a year ago. Of this amount, 324.8 million drams were paid for customs duties, 9.7 billion - for direct taxes (including profit tax, income tax) and 17.6 billion - for indirect taxes (including VAT, excise tax).

ArmInfo.For the second year in a row, the Zangezur Copper- Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) tops the  list of the largest taxpayers in Armenia. According to data from the State Revenue Committee, the company sent 70.8 billion drams to the state treasury in 2023 (with an y- o-y decline of 50.8%), of which 5.2 billion drams were for customs duties, 27.1 billion. drams - for direct taxes (including profit tax, income tax), 5.6 billion drams -  for indirect taxes (including VAT, excise tax).  

ArmInfo.The past few years have seen a remarkable surge in the development of Armenia's fintech sector, driven by a vibrant amalgamation of factors. A youthful, tech-savvy population, supportive government policies, and a steadily growing economy have all contributed to this impressive expansion.

ArmInfo. The average market price of apartments in the regions of Armenia in 2023 increased by  13.4%, amounting to 130.8 thousand AMD/1 sq.m.

ArmInfo. At the end of 2023, the average market value of real estate in apartment buildings in  Yerevan increased by 10.3% year-on-year, amounting to 425.3thousand AMD/1 sq.m.  According to data from the State Committee of the Real Estate Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia, the highest prices for  apartments in Yerevan are traditionally held by the Kentron (Center) community - on average 837.7 thousand AMD/1 sq.m. (y-o-y growth of 13.5%).

ArmInfo. There are no restrictions for foreign citizens on transactions of purchase and sale of real estate in Armenia, with the exception of the purchase of agricultural lands. Chairman of the Real Estate Cadastre Committee Suren Tovmasyan told reporters on January 25 during a briefing, answering a question about the possible acquisition of real estate in Armenia by citizens of Azerbaijan and Turkey.

ArmInfo.  The Cyprus-based Fedilco Group Limited company, which has acquired MTS Armenia, intends to transfer 20% of MTS Armenia shares to Armenia. 

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ArmInfo.Armenia's Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan hosted UAE Ambassador to Armenia Nariman  Mohammed Sharif AlMulla and Mohammed Al Shehi, the coordinator of the projects implemented by the Masdar company in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Armenia's government has approved a bill on Ratification of Agreement on the Asia  Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). 

ArmInfo. The average monthly salary in Armenia in December 2023 was 356,180 drams ($880) or  179,741 drams (101.9%) more than in May 2018. The y-o-y growth amounted to 25,273 drams or 7.6%. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated on January 25 at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee of Armenia has provided clarifications on issues related to  real estate rental due to the new legislative reforms on declaration of property and payment of income tax on rentals that came into force on December 1, 2023.

ArmInfo. The MTS PJSC announces the closing of the transaction for the sale of 100% of the shares of  its subsidiary in the Republic of Armenia, MTS Armenia CJSC (trademark Viva-MTS) - to Fedilco Group Limited (Republic of Cyprus).

ArmInfo.You can already pay for parking with Idram, and as always, with one click, without making any effort. Now let us tell you how quickly and easily you can make the payment and not worry about parking your car.

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a consultation, during which the report of the  Public Services Regulatory Commission was presented.