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In the US, gasoline prices exceeded $3.75 for the first time since 2023In the US, gasoline prices exceeded $3.75 for the first time since 2023
Armenia to choose its future NPP model in 2026 or early 2027: MTAI Armenia to choose its future NPP model in 2026 or early 2027: MTAI 
David Khudatyan: Electricity exports to Iran continueDavid Khudatyan: Electricity exports to Iran continue
IDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational FoundationIDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation
In 2025, 504.5 km of roads built and modernized in Armenia in totalIn 2025, 504.5 km of roads built and modernized in Armenia in total
Armenia targets Armenia targets "fake bankruptcies" with sweeping new legal code
Armenia and Vietnam discuss prospects for increasing trade turnoverArmenia and Vietnam discuss prospects for increasing trade turnover
Red Wings airline to launch Orenburg-Yerevan flightRed Wings airline to launch Orenburg-Yerevan flight
5th meeting of Armenia-EU Subcommittee on Economic Cooperation and  Other Related Areas held5th meeting of Armenia-EU Subcommittee on Economic Cooperation and  Other Related Areas held
Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade 
Martin Galstyan: Armenia`s country risk premium is increasing, but  investor confidence remains highMartin Galstyan: Armenia`s country risk premium is increasing, but  investor confidence remains high
Martin Galstyan: Escalation of the Middle East  conflict could have a  1.2-1.7% impact on inflation in ArmeniaMartin Galstyan: Escalation of the Middle East  conflict could have a  1.2-1.7% impact on inflation in Armenia
IDBank issued the 2nd and 3rd tranches of bonds of 2026IDBank issued the 2nd and 3rd tranches of bonds of 2026
Economy Minister  receives EU Ambassador to ArmeniaEconomy Minister  receives EU Ambassador to Armenia
RA Central Bank  maintaining  its key rate due to anticipated  inflation from increased oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and  shifts in trade routes amid the Middle East conflictRA Central Bank  maintaining  its key rate due to anticipated  inflation from increased oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and  shifts in trade routes amid the Middle East conflict
Employment in Armenia shifting towards service sector - EDBEmployment in Armenia shifting towards service sector - EDB
Strong economic growth in most EDB member countries is driven by high  investment activity - Macroeconomic ReviewStrong economic growth in most EDB member countries is driven by high  investment activity - Macroeconomic Review
EDB: The escalated Middle East crisis is the primary new threat to  the global economyEDB: The escalated Middle East crisis is the primary new threat to  the global economy
Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure discusses  railway construction project involving Zvartnots AirportMinistry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure discusses  railway construction project involving Zvartnots Airport
RA Central Bank leaves its key interest rate at 6.5%RA Central Bank leaves its key interest rate at 6.5%
Gold - $4995 per ounceGold - $4995 per ounce
IDBank Launches Special Campaign for SWIFT TransfersIDBank Launches Special Campaign for SWIFT Transfers
Robert Kocharyan: Armenia`s current economic model  is highly  problematicRobert Kocharyan: Armenia`s current economic model  is highly  problematic
International Competition Network`s workshop kicks off in YerevanInternational Competition Network`s workshop kicks off in Yerevan
Yerevan Traffic Management Center implementing digital transport  monitoringYerevan Traffic Management Center implementing digital transport  monitoring
Change in the Executive Management of Converse BankChange in the Executive Management of Converse Bank
Converse Bank shares its capital market expertise at the IV Conference Capital Markets ArmeniaConverse Bank shares its capital market expertise at the IV Conference Capital Markets Armenia
Head of RA Tourism Committee holds meetings with representatives of  relevant Russian agenciesHead of RA Tourism Committee holds meetings with representatives of  relevant Russian agencies
Director General of US and Foreign Commercial Service emphasizes  readiness to work with partners in US industry to promote investment  and tradeDirector General of US and Foreign Commercial Service emphasizes  readiness to work with partners in US industry to promote investment  and trade
Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026
Armenia honored at MITT 2026 in MoscowArmenia honored at MITT 2026 in Moscow
In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, dollar, ruble  transactions increased from March 9-13, 2026In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, dollar, ruble  transactions increased from March 9-13, 2026
Pashinyan: All settlements without exception must have 24-hour  drinking waterPashinyan: All settlements without exception must have 24-hour  drinking water
EDB Report: Armenia is leading in attracting investments from  Eurasian CountriesEDB Report: Armenia is leading in attracting investments from  Eurasian Countries
IDBank Announces the Launch of the IDDistributor Financial ToolIDBank Announces the Launch of the IDDistributor Financial Tool
EEC unifies confectionery labeling EEC unifies confectionery labeling 
RA Central Bank  issues fraud warningRA Central Bank  issues fraud warning
14% of total power: In 2025, solar energy accounted for nearly  one-seventh of all electricity produced in Armenia-Khudatyan14% of total power: In 2025, solar energy accounted for nearly  one-seventh of all electricity produced in Armenia-Khudatyan
Heads of tax authorities of Armenia and Uzbekistan discuss developing bilateral tax cooperationHeads of tax authorities of Armenia and Uzbekistan discuss developing bilateral tax cooperation
Over 20,000 people visit Armenian pavilion at the Foodex Japan exhibitionOver 20,000 people visit Armenian pavilion at the Foodex Japan exhibition
Armenia simplifies procedure for constructing individual residential  buildingsArmenia simplifies procedure for constructing individual residential  buildings
Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 
State Revenue Committee  tightens controls over cross-border cashState Revenue Committee  tightens controls over cross-border cash
Safe Workplace as a Guarantee of DevelopmentSafe Workplace as a Guarantee of Development
Armenia to get 143 million euros from EU Armenia to get 143 million euros from EU 
RA government to allocate additional AMD 4.6bln to reward civil  servants who excelled in latter half of 2025RA government to allocate additional AMD 4.6bln to reward civil  servants who excelled in latter half of 2025
Ambassador: Russia has retained its role as Armenia`s main trade,  economic, and investment partnerAmbassador: Russia has retained its role as Armenia`s main trade,  economic, and investment partner
Spring Promotion at Megamall from Idram&IDBankSpring Promotion at Megamall from Idram&IDBank
Armenia`s Cabinet approves draft presidential decree on conditions  for location of EFSD in Armenia Armenia`s Cabinet approves draft presidential decree on conditions  for location of EFSD in Armenia 
Tenders for road construction in Azerbaijan and Armenia canceledTenders for road construction in Azerbaijan and Armenia canceled
Economy Ministry  discusses challenges and opportunities facing  Armenian mining and metallurgy industry Economy Ministry  discusses challenges and opportunities facing  Armenian mining and metallurgy industry 
Armenia to participate in SIAL Paris 2026Armenia to participate in SIAL Paris 2026
Armenia and EDB join forces for public-private partnership  growthArmenia and EDB join forces for public-private partnership  growth
“We want to buy your item, please provide your card details.” IDBank warns about fraud on classified platforms“We want to buy your item, please provide your card details.” IDBank warns about fraud on classified platforms
RA Central Bank creates instruments to combat scamming RA Central Bank creates instruments to combat scamming 
Khudatyan and Bayraktar discussed potential energy cooperation  Armenia and TurkeyKhudatyan and Bayraktar discussed potential energy cooperation  Armenia and Turkey
EBRD is willing to continue supporting Armenian government in  implementing programs and reforms - Odile Renaud-BassoEBRD is willing to continue supporting Armenian government in  implementing programs and reforms - Odile Renaud-Basso
Armenia will use small modular reactor technology and is currently  evaluating proposals from international partners - PashinyanArmenia will use small modular reactor technology and is currently  evaluating proposals from international partners - Pashinyan
Fresh agricultural produce exports exceed 146,000 tons in 2025 -  Arman KhojoyanFresh agricultural produce exports exceed 146,000 tons in 2025 -  Arman Khojoyan
Starting in 2026, all adult citizens and residents of Armenia are  required to file an income declarationStarting in 2026, all adult citizens and residents of Armenia are  required to file an income declaration
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