ArmInfo.For the Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), the sustainable development of impacted communities and the improvement of residents' quality of life are of paramount importance. According to a statement issued by ZCMC, social responsibility is not merely a program for the company,  but a daily commitment to the Syunik region and its people.

ArmInfo.  According to data from the Central Bank of Armenia, the country's Gross International Reserves (GIR) continue to demonstrate strong growth, reaching a  record high of $5.863 billion as of June 2026, while the growth  recorded during the same period in 2025 was more modest, at 21.1%  ($678.8 million), bringing the reserves to $3.897 billion at that  time. In May alone, GIR increased slightly - by 2.4% (or $138.9  million), against a decline of 0.5% (or $18.9 million) a year earlier  in the same month. Over the 5 months of this year, GIR increased by  15.3% (or $776.3 million), while a more modest growth of 5.7% (or  $211.4 million) was recorded a year ago for the same period.

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia reports that, in connection with amendments and additions to the Tax Code, effective July 1 of this  year, taxpayers who have not submitted VAT declarations and  registered as VAT payers for 2022-2025 are now able to register as  VAT payers and make VAT payments for those years.

ArmInfo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is set to launch a new AMD 5 billion floating-rate bond issuance in the Armenian capital market, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the development of local currency financing and deepening Armenia’s financial markets.

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will visit the Russian Federation to participate in the INNOPROM 2026 exhibition, which will be held in Yekaterinburg  from July 6 to 9. This information is available on the exhibition  website.

ArmInfo.  Energy expert Vahe Davtyan criticized European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's statement about the EU's readiness to support Armenia in the event of  disruptions to Russian gas supplies.

ArmInfo. The annual reporting conference of the Armenian Mining and Metallurgical Association (AMMA), held in Yerevan on July 2, was marked by the signing of two key memoranda of cooperation. These documents are set to establish a new direction and bring fresh substance to AMMA’s interaction with the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, as well as the Union of Geologists of Armenia.

ArmInfo.  Yesterday, RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan and Deputy Minister Asatur Vardanyan participated in the annual  conference of the Association of Mining and Metallurgy Industry of  Armenia.

ArmInfo.  Armenia is considering creating opportunities for qualified organizations to participate in UN tourism programs. The RA government has approved a draft law  establishing criteria for the qualification of organizations managing  tourist destinations, the procedure for issuing certificates, and the  basic requirements for their activities.

ArmInfo.  The Eurasian Development Bank will support the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine's production capacity expansion program.

ArmInfo.On July 2, RA Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Narek Apitonyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and  Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami.

ArmInfo.Unblocking highways could spark increased interest among international investors, as stated by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a  press- briefing on July 2.

ArmInfo.Idram and IDBank conducted a series of three-day financial literacy training sessions for over 460 participants of the AI Camp organized by the FAST Foundation. With the exponential rise of technology and AI, staying safe in the digital space is becoming increasingly vital for teenagers. 

ArmInfo.During a briefing on July 2, 2026, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed questions regarding the European Union's proposal to establish an Export Promotion Agency in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Armenian authorities have extended and expanded subsidies for exporters of goods subject to import restrictions in Russia. The corresponding  decision was made during a government meeting on July 2.

ArmInfo.Sometimes the best ideas are born not in the office or around the meeting table, but during a break.

ArmInfo. In the first half of 2026, Armenia's state budget recorded 1.566 trillion drams in tax revenues. According to the press service of the State Revenue  Committee (SRC) of Armenia, tax collections increased by 14.7%—or 200  billion drams—compared to the same period last year.

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ArmInfo. Dutinga meeting in Yerevan, Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, and Simon Mordue, the Chief Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the European Commission, discussed the development of  bilateral relations between Armenia and the European Union 

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government is proposing a revision of excise tax rates for the  upcoming three-year period. On July 2, during an extraordinary  session of the National Assembly, the government presented amendments  to the Tax Code for a first-reading debate.