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Armenia`s food safety inspection releases initial results of  inspections conducted jointly with RosselkhoznadzorArmenia`s food safety inspection releases initial results of  inspections conducted jointly with Rosselkhoznadzor
EAEU member states plan to implement joint projects on application of  AI technologiesEAEU member states plan to implement joint projects on application of  AI technologies
CBA Governor: Armenia consistently develops money market instrumentsCBA Governor: Armenia consistently develops money market instruments
Laboratory analysis finds no deviations in Jermuk productsLaboratory analysis finds no deviations in Jermuk products
Economy Ministry  discusses ways to improve state support instruments  for greenhouse farmsEconomy Ministry  discusses ways to improve state support instruments  for greenhouse farms
Armenia FX market, May 25- 29, 2026: Both  USD, RUB transactions  declineArmenia FX market, May 25- 29, 2026: Both  USD, RUB transactions  decline
CBA Governor  outlines concept for development of Armenia`s capital  marketCBA Governor  outlines concept for development of Armenia`s capital  market
With IDBank’s Support, Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi Awards Established at Gyumri Music School No. 6With IDBank’s Support, Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi Awards Established at Gyumri Music School No. 6
 CBA Governor highlights financial market`s resilience to potential  unforeseen risks CBA Governor highlights financial market`s resilience to potential  unforeseen risks
Deputy PM: Armenia intends to continue its  good faith participation  in EAEUDeputy PM: Armenia intends to continue its  good faith participation  in EAEU
Industrial policy within  EAEU clearly lagging behind. - LukashenkoIndustrial policy within  EAEU clearly lagging behind. - Lukashenko
EAEU expects mutual trade to exceed $100bln by 2026 end EAEU expects mutual trade to exceed $100bln by 2026 end 
Development of data processing infrastructure and cloud solutions  priority of Armenia`s government policy - RA vice-premierDevelopment of data processing infrastructure and cloud solutions  priority of Armenia`s government policy - RA vice-premier
Russian markets not to be affected by restrictions on import of  certain goods from Armenia - Maxim ReshetnikovRussian markets not to be affected by restrictions on import of  certain goods from Armenia - Maxim Reshetnikov
Gevorg Mantashyan: AI development requires responsible management and  long-term strategic approachesGevorg Mantashyan: AI development requires responsible management and  long-term strategic approaches
An unforgettable day instead of toys: June 1st guide from Idram&IDBankAn unforgettable day instead of toys: June 1st guide from Idram&IDBank
Rospotrebnadzor bans sale of 64.5mln units of Jermuk mineral water in  RussiaRospotrebnadzor bans sale of 64.5mln units of Jermuk mineral water in  Russia
Armenia intends to work with Russia to find a mutually beneficial solution to the railway issue – PashinyanArmenia intends to work with Russia to find a mutually beneficial solution to the railway issue – Pashinyan
Political Scientist: Armenia Faces imminent shift to persistent reliance on agricultural importPolitical Scientist: Armenia Faces imminent shift to persistent reliance on agricultural import
RF Energy Minister-Russia yet to receive response from Armenia regarding letter on consequences of joining the EURF Energy Minister-Russia yet to receive response from Armenia regarding letter on consequences of joining the EU
Rosselkhoznadzor imposes  restrictions on  fruit and vegetable imports  from Armenia starting May 30Rosselkhoznadzor imposes  restrictions on  fruit and vegetable imports  from Armenia starting May 30
Pashinyan: We are not preparing to withdraw EAEUPashinyan: We are not preparing to withdraw EAEU
Armenia, U.S. to work on creating new geological map of RA - premier Armenia, U.S. to work on creating new geological map of RA - premier 
Head of Rosatom warns Armenia could lose nuclear energy expertise if  it abandons Russian technologiesHead of Rosatom warns Armenia could lose nuclear energy expertise if  it abandons Russian technologies
IDBank Presented It’s Vision for Social Responsibility at Impacture 2026IDBank Presented It’s Vision for Social Responsibility at Impacture 2026
Petrosyan: We have repaid approximately $9 million of ENA CJSC`s loan  obligations to international banksPetrosyan: We have repaid approximately $9 million of ENA CJSC`s loan  obligations to international banks
Pashinyan again calls for changes to Armenian railway concession  managementPashinyan again calls for changes to Armenian railway concession  management
Overchuk: Situation surrounding Armenia`s plans to join EU creating  uncertainty for investorsOverchuk: Situation surrounding Armenia`s plans to join EU creating  uncertainty for investors
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund to address environmental issues at Nairit plantRenewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund to address environmental issues at Nairit plant
RA Government to provide $5mln budget loan to Meridian Holding to  prepare premises for COP-17RA Government to provide $5mln budget loan to Meridian Holding to  prepare premises for COP-17
World Bank to provide Armenia with EUR 170.3mln loan for budget  supportWorld Bank to provide Armenia with EUR 170.3mln loan for budget  support
Armenia to implement new procedures for exchanging state information  system data to protect it in digital environmentArmenia to implement new procedures for exchanging state information  system data to protect it in digital environment
Kommersant: Moscow threatens halt of gas, oil product and diamond  supplies to Armenia Kommersant: Moscow threatens halt of gas, oil product and diamond  supplies to Armenia 
Armenian authorities planning to declare ENA shares as object of  eminent domain ahead of nationalizationArmenian authorities planning to declare ENA shares as object of  eminent domain ahead of nationalization
Armenia wins case against Sanitek at International Arbitration CourtArmenia wins case against Sanitek at International Arbitration Court
Armenia`s state budget revenues up  13.7% year-on-year in  January-April 2026Armenia`s state budget revenues up  13.7% year-on-year in  January-April 2026
Industrial sector grows along with industrial price indexIndustrial sector grows along with industrial price index
I am confident in the prudence of our policy, which will bring  inflation back within target ranges – CBA ChairmanI am confident in the prudence of our policy, which will bring  inflation back within target ranges – CBA Chairman
Armenia`s economic activity accelerates amid expansion efforts in  foreign trade Armenia`s economic activity accelerates amid expansion efforts in  foreign trade 
Central Bank Governor outlines foreign institutional participation in  domestic debt marketCentral Bank Governor outlines foreign institutional participation in  domestic debt market
Martin Galstyan: Armenia`s banking system is well capitalized and  liquid, with a strong ability to withstand shocksMartin Galstyan: Armenia`s banking system is well capitalized and  liquid, with a strong ability to withstand shocks
New tender for construction of  Kaps Reservoir to be announced in  2026 - David KhudatyanNew tender for construction of  Kaps Reservoir to be announced in  2026 - David Khudatyan
Araratcement will face the same fate as ENA - MinisterAraratcement will face the same fate as ENA - Minister
“We are switching you to 5G, type a command”: IDBank warns about a fraud disguised as a “network update”“We are switching you to 5G, type a command”: IDBank warns about a fraud disguised as a “network update”
Ahead of summer season, FLYONE ARMENIA launches  Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan flightsAhead of summer season, FLYONE ARMENIA launches  Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan flights
Ameriabank and ADB Signed a $100 Million Agreement to Expand Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprise and Green Finance in ArmeniaAmeriabank and ADB Signed a $100 Million Agreement to Expand Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprise and Green Finance in Armenia
Chinese business delegation arrives in YerevanChinese business delegation arrives in Yerevan
Armenian authorities intend to independently restore rail service to  Turkey - RA premierArmenian authorities intend to independently restore rail service to  Turkey - RA premier
Rospotrebnadzor  suspends sale of cognacs and wines from three  Armenian producersRospotrebnadzor  suspends sale of cognacs and wines from three  Armenian producers
Centralized monitoring center opened and CertScan system launched at  Armenia`s State Revenue CommitteeCentralized monitoring center opened and CertScan system launched at  Armenia`s State Revenue Committee
Rospotrebnadzor announces temporary suspension of  import and  circulation of  Rospotrebnadzor announces temporary suspension of  import and  circulation of  "Jermuk" batches 
Armenian interbank FX market, May 18- 22, 2026: dollar transactions  decline, as ruble transactions surgeArmenian interbank FX market, May 18- 22, 2026: dollar transactions  decline, as ruble transactions surge
Not just flowers, but also vegetables and fruits - Rosselkhoznadzor  head on problems with ArmeniaNot just flowers, but also vegetables and fruits - Rosselkhoznadzor  head on problems with Armenia
Armenia, Iran synchronize economic cooperation agenda Armenia, Iran synchronize economic cooperation agenda 
 U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes continued progress in U.S.-Armenia  civil nuclear energy cooperation U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes continued progress in U.S.-Armenia  civil nuclear energy cooperation
Germany and Armenia discuss opportunities to stimulate mutual tourist  flowGermany and Armenia discuss opportunities to stimulate mutual tourist  flow
Economy Minister: Armenia achieves significant milestones in export  market diversificationEconomy Minister: Armenia achieves significant milestones in export  market diversification
Rosselkhoznadzor to  inspect Armenian companies exporting RussiaRosselkhoznadzor to inspect Armenian companies exporting Russia
Market recognition, not quality or access, remains primary challenge  for Armenian Viticulture -Minister of EconomyMarket recognition, not quality or access, remains primary challenge  for Armenian Viticulture -Minister of Economy
Armenian wine exports surge 53% in Jan- May 2026 - Arman KhojoyanArmenian wine exports surge 53% in Jan- May 2026 - Arman Khojoyan
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Armenia`s food safety inspection releases initial results of  inspections conducted jointly with Rosselkhoznadzor

 Saturday, May 30 2026
Armenia`s food safety inspection releases initial results of  inspections conducted jointly with Rosselkhoznadzor

ArmInfo. Armenia's food safety inspection body has released the initial results of joint inspections conducted with the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of the Russian Federation (Rosselkhoznadzor) from May 21 to 27.

Economy

Laboratory analysis finds no deviations in Jermuk products

ArmInfo.  Laboratory analysis has revealed no deviations from safety or quality standards in "Jermuk" mineral water products. This information was confirmed to ArmInfo by Anush Harutyunyan, Press Secretary of the Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB) of Armenia.  She noted that following the  sampling and analysis of the "Jermuk" products, the concentrations of  hydrocarbornates, sulfates, and chloride ions were found to fully  comply with the standards established by the technical regulations of  the Customs Union.

Economy Ministry  discusses ways to improve state support instruments  for greenhouse farms

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan held a meeting with representatives of major greenhouse farms.

Deputy PM: Armenia intends to continue its  good faith participation  in EAEU
EAEU expects mutual trade to exceed $100bln by 2026 end 

Finance and banks

CBA Governor: Armenia consistently develops money market instruments

ArmInfo. The pyramidal approach to developing financial markets relies on a clear hierarchical order. Development should start with short-term instruments, particularly those in the money market. Once this segment is well established, focus can shift to the foreign exchange market. Only after consolidating these areas should attention turn to long-term instruments, including government  debt and corporate securities.

Armenia FX market, May 25- 29, 2026: Both  USD, RUB transactions  decline

ArmInfo. From May 25 to 29, 2026, both US dollar and ruble transactions declined in the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market, while euro transactions have not been carried out for over three months. Specifically, the contraction of dollar transactions slowed down imperceptibly from 74.4% to 66.7%, whereas the trend for ruble transactions reversed from a substantial  6.6-fold surge toward a 68.3% decline.

CBA Governor  outlines concept for development of Armenia`s capital  market
With IDBank’s Support, Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi Awards Established at Gyumri Music School No. 6

Insurance

LIGA Insurance Marks 18 Years in the Armenian Market and Announces a New Stage of Development and Brand Identity Refresh

ArmInfo. LIGA Insurance announces the refresh of its brand identity, marking a new stage in the company’s development and the beginning of its international integration process, as the company celebrates 18 years of operation in the Armenian insurance market.

Intelligent Management Holding  launches second tranche of bonds  worth 3 billion drams, with Ameriabank  again serving as underwriter

ArmInfo.Intelligent Management Holding, the founder and shareholder of EFES Insurance Company and the Vardanants Innovative Medical Center, has launched the second tranche of bonds worth 3 billion drams, with a yield of 11.7% per annum. Ameriabank, as with the debut issue, is the  underwriter. According to EFES Insurance Company, The public offering began on May 18, 2026, and is scheduled to run through August 31,  2026, or until fully placed.

InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4
Government to restart  agricultural insurance program 
Statistics

Armenia`s state budget revenues up  13.7% year-on-year in  January-April 2026

ArmInfo.In the first four months of 2026, Armenia's state budget revenues reached 1.128 trillion drams.  According to the press service of the Ministry of Finance, state budget revenues increased by 13.7%, or 135.7 billion  drams, compared to the same period last year.

Industrial sector grows along with industrial price index

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index increased from 102% to 108.9% in January-April 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This was observed against the backdrop of an improvement in the annual dynamics of the industrial sector, from a 16.1% decline to a 13% increase, achieving a volume of 1.003 trillion drams ($2.7 billion).

Armenia`s economic activity accelerates amid expansion efforts in  foreign trade 
In Armenia, CMPTL loss ratio has been rising since 2026, and this  trend continues
Digest

EAEU member states plan to implement joint projects on application of  AI technologies

ArmInfo.  Members of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council have adopted a joint statement on the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI) within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). 

Industrial policy within  EAEU clearly lagging behind. - Lukashenko

ArmInfo.The direction of industrial policy within the EAEU is clearly lagging behind. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko voiced this assessment  while addressing the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana on May 29. "Both the EEC and all of us need to rectify this  situation," he emphasized.

EDB announces program for its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in  Almaty
Central Asian countries face task of modernizing all economic sectors  - Erlan Nysanbayev

Energy

RF Energy Minister-Russia yet to receive response from Armenia regarding letter on consequences of joining the EU

ArmInfo.Russia has not yet received a response from Armenia to its letter regarding the consequences of the South Caucasian republic's accession to the European Union, as stated by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev to reporters, according to Interfax.

Head of Rosatom warns Armenia could lose nuclear energy expertise if  it abandons Russian technologies

ArmInfo.  Armenia risks losing its nuclear energy competencies if it moves away from Russian nuclear technologies, said Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev in an interview with  Izvestia.

U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes continued progress in U.S.-Armenia  civil nuclear energy cooperation
Authorized capital of Construction of New NPP CJSC to be increased by  AMD 200mln

Technology

Development of data processing infrastructure and cloud solutions  priority of Armenia`s government policy - RA vice-premier

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the development of human capital, engineering schools, and technological entrepreneurship, along with accelerating the connection between science, education, and the labor market, is considered an important prerequisite for digital transformation.  Armenian Deputy Prime  Minister Mher Grigoryan stated this during a plenary session at the 5th Eurasian Forum.

Armenia to implement new procedures for exchanging state information  system data to protect it in digital environment

ArmInfo.Armenia will implement new procedures for the creation, implementation, use, management, and development of state information system data exchange for data exchange in a secure digital environment. The RA government approved these procedures at its meeting on May 27.

Centralized monitoring center opened and CertScan system launched at  Armenia`s State Revenue Committee
New semiconductor design center to be built in Engineering City 
Real estate

Armenia dealing with errors in property rights registration

ArmInfo.   Armenia intends to fully clarify the Real Estate Cadastre by January 1, 2030. At its May 19 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on Economic Affairs approved amendments to the laws "On State Registration of Property Rights" and "On Urban Development."

Reverse mortgage institution to be introduced in Armenia

ArmInfo.  Reverse mortgage institution will be introduced in Armenia. The RA government approved amendments to the Civil Code and a package of related laws at its  April 2 meeting.

Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025
Real estate purchase and sale transactions by foreigners increased by  13.4% in 2025
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