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Head of Russian Railways: Russian Railways Fully Fulfills Its Obligations Under the Concession Agreement with ArmeniaHead of Russian Railways: Russian Railways Fully Fulfills Its Obligations Under the Concession Agreement with Armenia
Settlements not covered by Settlements not covered by "Veolia Djur" could become areas for new cooperation between Armenia and the UAE
Minister of Economy of Armenia signs decree appointing David  Gevorgyan as Manager of Minister of Economy of Armenia signs decree appointing David  Gevorgyan as Manager of "Araratcement" CJSC
Armenia and Sweden discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of high technologyArmenia and Sweden discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of high technology
Armenia Stock Exchange Receives Prestigious International Award for 25 Years of Excellence – Capital Market Development Armenia 2026Armenia Stock Exchange Receives Prestigious International Award for 25 Years of Excellence – Capital Market Development Armenia 2026
Rate.Trading Platform at Seaside Startup Summit: IDBank Introduces an Innovative SolutionRate.Trading Platform at Seaside Startup Summit: IDBank Introduces an Innovative Solution
Pashinyan does not rule out arbitration court appeal regarding termination of concession agreementPashinyan does not rule out arbitration court appeal regarding termination of concession agreement
Pashinyan on Tsarukyan`s enterprises: Our goal is not to eliminate jobsPashinyan on Tsarukyan`s enterprises: Our goal is not to eliminate jobs
World Bank Forecast: Armenia`s economy transitioning from exceptionally strong recovery (2022–2025) to a more moderate growth trajectory of 5.3% in 2026World Bank Forecast: Armenia`s economy transitioning from exceptionally strong recovery (2022–2025) to a more moderate growth trajectory of 5.3% in 2026
Dual Belarusian-Russian investor serves notice of dispute against Armenia over expropriation of Tsarukyan`s enterprisesDual Belarusian-Russian investor serves notice of dispute against Armenia over expropriation of Tsarukyan`s enterprises
Gevorg Papoyan:  Ministry of Economy employee to become new director  of Araratcement CJSC Gevorg Papoyan:  Ministry of Economy employee to become new director  of Araratcement CJSC
World Bank forecasts Armenia`s poverty rate to continue declining in  2026–2028World Bank forecasts Armenia`s poverty rate to continue declining in  2026–2028
AMD 650 mln  to be allocated for completion of Vedi reservoir  construction projectAMD 650 mln  to be allocated for completion of Vedi reservoir  construction project
RA Government to provide financial assistance to fish farms in   Ararat and Armavir regionsRA Government to provide financial assistance to fish farms in   Ararat and Armavir regions
Armenia introduces temporary restrictions on  import of tomatoes and  tomato pasteArmenia introduces temporary restrictions on  import of tomatoes and  tomato paste
FlyOne Armenia has launched direct flights between Yerevan and Tashkent.FlyOne Armenia has launched direct flights between Yerevan and Tashkent.
Armenia is restoring railways to the borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan - pravda.ruArmenia is restoring railways to the borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan - pravda.ru
Demand for apartments in Armenia from Russians has risen – VerstkaDemand for apartments in Armenia from Russians has risen – Verstka
Green Rock and Hyatt Sign Agreement for Armenia’s First Hyatt Regency Hotel and Hold Official Groundbreaking CeremonyGreen Rock and Hyatt Sign Agreement for Armenia’s First Hyatt Regency Hotel and Hold Official Groundbreaking Ceremony
Luys Foundation Armenia`s foreign trade dynamics risk further deterioration amid Russian restrictionsLuys Foundation Armenia`s foreign trade dynamics risk further deterioration amid Russian restrictions
Moody s Ratings changes Armenia`s outlook to positive from stable; expecting GDP growth of 5-5.5% in 2026-2027Moody s Ratings changes Armenia`s outlook to positive from stable; expecting GDP growth of 5-5.5% in 2026-2027
Romanos Petrosyan: ENA owner to receive market value plus 15% premium following company assessmentRomanos Petrosyan: ENA owner to receive market value plus 15% premium following company assessment
Iranian gas is not an alternative to Russian gas - David KhudatyanIranian gas is not an alternative to Russian gas - David Khudatyan
Gevorg Papoyan: It`s impossible for goods sold in the UAE, Europe,  and China to be unsellable in Russia Gevorg Papoyan: It`s impossible for goods sold in the UAE, Europe,  and China to be unsellable in Russia
Minister: Armenia supports Tehran`s proposal to increase gas exports  from IranMinister: Armenia supports Tehran`s proposal to increase gas exports  from Iran
The first Armenian-British business forum will be held in Yerevan this fall.The first Armenian-British business forum will be held in Yerevan this fall.
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: The Firebird project will create new opportunities for the scientific research community, startups, high-tech companies, and the public sectorMkhitar Hayrapetyan: The Firebird project will create new opportunities for the scientific research community, startups, high-tech companies, and the public sector
Armenia nominated in two categories for   Wanderlust Reader Travel  Awards 2026Armenia nominated in two categories for   Wanderlust Reader Travel  Awards 2026
Arman Barseghyan: Armenia`s capital market will continue to grow at a  rapid paceArman Barseghyan: Armenia`s capital market will continue to grow at a  rapid pace
Arman Barseghyan: Ameriabank`s lending rates exceed  planned targetsArman Barseghyan: Ameriabank`s lending rates exceed  planned targets
Khachaturian Rooftop Grand Opening Supported by IDBankKhachaturian Rooftop Grand Opening Supported by IDBank
Food Safety Inspection Body to launch large-scale inspections in food  delivery sector starting August 1 Food Safety Inspection Body to launch large-scale inspections in food  delivery sector starting August 1
Ameriabank  plans to grow customer base to 1 million by the end of  2026Ameriabank  plans to grow customer base to 1 million by the end of  2026
Mesrop Arakelyan: Pashinyan`s short-sighted policies drive Armenia`s  agricultural sector to a 15-year decline  Mesrop Arakelyan: Pashinyan`s short-sighted policies drive Armenia`s  agricultural sector to a 15-year decline 
Another case of large-scale tax evasion uncovered in Armenia`s  fuel  sector  – SRC Another case of large-scale tax evasion uncovered in Armenia`s  fuel  sector  – SRC
Ardshinbank Ranks No. 1 in Armenia in Direct Tax Payments in H1 2026Ardshinbank Ranks No. 1 in Armenia in Direct Tax Payments in H1 2026
Karapetyan: While other countries work on their economic policies,  Armenian authorities are busy Karapetyan: While other countries work on their economic policies,  Armenian authorities are busy "hijacking" businesses
Rosselkhoznadzor prevents import of flowers of Armenian origin from  Belarus Rosselkhoznadzor prevents import of flowers of Armenian origin from  Belarus
IMF highly praises forecasting and analysis system developed by  Armenia`s Ministry of FinanceIMF highly praises forecasting and analysis system developed by  Armenia`s Ministry of Finance
Armenian citizens can now authorize another person to  complete and  submit their income tax declarationsArmenian citizens can now authorize another person to  complete and  submit their income tax declarations
Armenia`s Water Committee explores Japan`s advanced water management  practicesArmenia`s Water Committee explores Japan`s advanced water management  practices
Narek Karapetyan: With proper management, Armenia can narrow its  economic gap with AzerbaijanNarek Karapetyan: With proper management, Armenia can narrow its  economic gap with Azerbaijan
Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerates producer price  index Double-digit growth in industrial sector accelerates producer price  index
In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates in first half of  2026 from 6.3% to 7.9%, with foreign trade still in declineIn Armenia, economic activity growth accelerates in first half of  2026 from 6.3% to 7.9%, with foreign trade still in decline
Tsarukyan: Azerbaijan is actively occupying markets that Armenia is  abandoningTsarukyan: Azerbaijan is actively occupying markets that Armenia is  abandoning
10th Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 kicks off on shores of Lake  Sevan 10th Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 kicks off on shores of Lake  Sevan
RA ambassador, Kazakh Minister of Industry discuss opportunities to  expand industrial cooperationRA ambassador, Kazakh Minister of Industry discuss opportunities to  expand industrial cooperation
Initiative to build second bridge on Armenian-Iranian border  discussed in TehranInitiative to build second bridge on Armenian-Iranian border  discussed in Tehran
Narek Karapetyan proposes applying Indian experience in energy  storage Narek Karapetyan proposes applying Indian experience in energy  storage
RA insurance sector significantly increases tax payments in first  half of 2026, with LIGA Insurance leading wayRA insurance sector significantly increases tax payments in first  half of 2026, with LIGA Insurance leading way
Armenia`s telecom operators increase first-half tax payments by 8.8% Armenia`s telecom operators increase first-half tax payments by 8.8%
Armenia`s banking system increases first-half tax contributions by  10.3%, led by Ardshinbank and AmeriabankArmenia`s banking system increases first-half tax contributions by  10.3%, led by Ardshinbank and Ameriabank
Tehran and Yerevan agree to set up  joint energy working groupTehran and Yerevan agree to set up  joint energy working group
Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine  regains top spot among   Armenia`s largest taxpayersZangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine  regains top spot among   Armenia`s largest taxpayers
Armenian Economy Minister reports surge in first-half exports to  China, India, and European Union Armenian Economy Minister reports surge in first-half exports to  China, India, and European Union
Ardshinbank is once again a Strong Partner  of Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026Ardshinbank is once again a Strong Partner  of Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026
Yerevan Sunsets and the Sounds of Classical Music: IDBank Becomes the Main Partner of the Khachaturian Rooftop Concert SeasonYerevan Sunsets and the Sounds of Classical Music: IDBank Becomes the Main Partner of the Khachaturian Rooftop Concert Season
Armenian FX Market (July 20–24): USD volume slips as Ruble surges and  Euro resumes after hiatusArmenian FX Market (July 20–24): USD volume slips as Ruble surges and  Euro resumes after hiatus
FSIB inspections find no evidence of milk from infected animals or  imported raw materials FSIB inspections find no evidence of milk from infected animals or  imported raw materials
High-Tech Ministry and UNDP launch  mass tech education programHigh-Tech Ministry and UNDP launch  mass tech education program
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