EDB evaluates project for construction of logistics centers along  EAEU perimeter
 Thursday, June 16 2022,

ArmInfo.The Eurasian Development Bank is evaluating the project for the construction of logistics complexes throughout the EAEU, taking into account the achievement of the goal of food security. This was stated by Chairman of the Management Board  of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) Nikolay Podguzov at the St.  Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Deputy head of CBA: Armenia occupies one of the last places in  non-cash payments among the EAEU countries
 Thursday, June 16 2022,

ArmInfo. Non-cash payments in Armenia increase by 20-30% on average every year. but their share in the total turnover is far from 50% in a number of areas Hovhannes  Khachatryan, Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of the Republic of  Armenia, said this in response to a question from an ArmInfo  correspondent during the press conference on the RA Law on Non-Cash  Payments adopted on the initiative of the Central Bank.

"Great Silk Road": It is expected to launch a tour route linking  Crimea, Kuban and Armenia
 Thursday, June 16 2022,

ArmInfo. Crimea and Kuban intend to launch a tourist route, "The Great Silk Road", which unites the cities of both regions and Armenia. This was reported by the  press service of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic  of Crimea, referring to a statement by Deputy Prime Minister of the  Republic Irina Kiviko.

Ardshinbank offers loan refinancing on better terms
 Thursday, June 16 2022,

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank gives customers the opportunity to refinance already existing loans secured by real estate in other banks at a lower interest rate, without commission payments. Refinancing will allow borrowers to improve loan terms get a better interest rate, extend the period and reduce the monthly payment.

 Thursday, June 16 2022,

ArmInfo.

All talks about unblocking regional transport links worth nothing  without Julfa railway junction - Ara Marjanyan
 Thursday, June 16 2022,

ArmInfo. Back in 2016, Iran proposed the regional initiative to expand the Persian Gulf-Black Sea project, which involves Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Bulgaria and  Greece.  In an interview with ArmInfo, Ara Marjanyan, National expert  on Energy (UNDP) and Transport (European Neighborhood and Partnership  Instrument) sectors in Armenia, spoke of the main reasons for  Armenia's interest in and support for this strategic corridor. 

Construction work on Tatev-Aghavni road is planned to be fully  completed by autumn of this year:  Sanosyan
 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo. Construction work on  the Tatev-Aghavni road is planned to be fully completed by autumn of  the current year. Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructures Gnel Sanosyan stated this on June 15 during a  government hour in parliament, answering a question from Armen  Khachatryan, a MP from the ruling "Civil Contract" faction.

 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo.

CBA Head considers it wrong to condition all economic phenomena on  behavior of exchange rate
 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo. Head of the Central Bank of Armenia,  Martin Galstyan, considers it wrong to condition all economic  phenomena on the behavior of the exchange rate. He stated this on  June 15, speaking from the rostrum of the National Assembly.

 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo.

Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia does not rule out possibility of  reducing gas and electricity tariffs
 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan does not rule out that the revaluation of the dram (national currency) may be long-term, as well as gas and  electricity tariffs may be reduced.

Kerobyan: It is necessary to find ways to stop inflation by other  means, rather than an artificial revaluation of the dram
 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo. Minister of Economy of Armenia Vahan Kerobyan once again expressed his disagreement with the Central Bank of Armenia, referring to the latest forecasts of the  Regulator for economic growth (on14, it was announced 4.9% for 2022,  ed. note). He stated this to journalists on June 15 on the sidelines  of the opening ceremony of the Science and Business Days forum.

 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo.

VIVA-MTS has new CEO
 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo.Armen Avetisian has been appointed new CEO of VIVA-MTS.

By 2025 $1.4bln to be directed to cover government debt accumulated  by May 31, 2022
 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo. This January-May, Armenia's national debt increased by nearly $355mln and reached $9,580.5mln. By 2025, Armenia will have to spend up to $1.4bln to  cover and serve the government debt accumulated by May 31, 2022, (the  debt of the Central Bank of Armenia [CBA] not included). In 2029,  this amount is expected to reach $3.1bln and in 2031, nearly $1.5bln.

 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo.

Vahan Kerobyan: The future of Armenia is in technological development
 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo. Armenia today is a country of opportunities with a modern, educated, hardworking human capital, cooperating in various formats with numerous countries.   Armenian Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan stated this during his  speech at the solemn opening ceremony of the  Science and Business  Days conference.  He noted that the future of Armenia is in  technological development, building a knowledge-intensive economy,  which is a priority for the government in terms of the development of  the country.

Construction of Tatev-Aghvani-Kapan strategically important road is  constantly disrupted
 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

ArmInfo.The Armenian government may allocate 6-7 billion drams for the construction of the Tatev-Aghvani road instead of the already allocated 1.5 billion drams. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures Gnel Sanosyan stated this to  journalists on June 15.

 Wednesday, June 15 2022,

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