ArmInfo.  RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia Martin Galstyan participated in the annual meeting of the Partnership Group,  organized jointly with the International Monetary Fund and the World  Bank. This was reported in a statement by the press service of the RA  Ministry of Finance.

ArmInfo.  Another shipment of Russian grain will be sent to Armenia via transit through Azerbaijan on June 20, according to Azerbaijani media.

ArmInfo. If necessary, Roskachestvo will test products from Armenia. Maxim Protasov, the head of the agency, announced this in an interview with RIA Novosti.

ArmInfo.  Armenian Ambassador to Georgia Ashot Smbatyan met with the newly appointed head of the Revenue Service of the Georgian Ministry of Finance, Mikheil  Maglakelidze. This was reported by the Armenian Embassy in Tbilisi.

ArmInfo.  A meeting chaired by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was held to discuss the progress of Firebird's construction of an artificial intelligence data center  ("AI Factory") in Armenia.

ArmInfo. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has presented new legislative norms to economic entities aimed at strengthening consumer rights protection.

ArmInfo.In Armenia's interbank currency market from June 15 to 19, 2026, ruble transactions experienced growth, while dollar transactions began to decline. Euro transactions have not been executed for nearly four months.

ArmInfo.A year ago, AraratBank launched a meaningful initiative aimed at giving children with hearing impairments the opportunity to experience the rhythm and magic of music.

ArmInfo.Chelyabinsk food producers are interested in expanding their presence in the Armenian market. This was reported by the press service of the Trade  Representation of the Russian Federation in Armenia, citing the  results of a meeting with a business delegation at the specialized  international exhibition PROFOOD Armenia 2026.

ArmInfo.The European Commission has made a first disbursement of 34 million euros to Armenia this Friday, with the aim of cushioning the blow to its  economy from trade restrictions imposed by Russia on its exports,  adopted in retaliation for Yerevan's rapprochement with the European  Union, reinforced after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recent  electoral victory.

ArmInfo.Over the past 4-5 years, Armenia's military-industrial complex (MIC) has made a quantum leap. This was stated by Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, speaking at the Eurosatory 2026 international  exhibition in Paris.

ArmInfo.The Georgian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture has denied media reports that Armenian agricultural products, specifically strawberries, are being shipped to Russia through the country under the guise of  third-country goods.

ArmInfo. Ameriabank has fully placed its first-ever perpetual bonds in total amount of USD 100 million. The bonds were issued in two tranches, in February and April. In both issuances, the entire volume was subscribed before the planned deadline, demonstrating strong demand for the securities.

ArmInfo.  Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the  official state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Yerevan,  recently entered into force, marking a significant milestone in the  strengthening of bilateral ties between France and Armenia.

ArmInfo. Construction work on the Kajaran-Agarak tunnel of the North-South transport corridor is entering a new phase. Waterproofing work on the 455-meter tunnel has  been completed, and concreting is gaining momentum. This was reported  by the Road Department Foundation.

ArmInfo. Despite investor interest in Armenia's hospitality sector, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) faces a shortage of well-prepared projects that could receive financing.

ArmInfo. FlyOne Armenia Airlines has added two aircraft to its fleet – an Airbus A320 and an Airbus A321. This was reported by the press service of Zvartnots International Airport.

ArmInfo.As part of Glovo Retail Media Day 2026, Idram and Glovo signed a memorandum of cooperation at Glovo’s headquarters in Barcelona. As part of the partnership, soon users will be able to make payments in the Glovo app through the Idram&IDBank app by selecting Idram as a payment method.

ArmInfo.The acquisition of GNC Alfa by telecom operator Viva Armenia will be completed in the coming days. This was announced by Gegham Gevorgyan, Chairman of the Commission for the Protection of Economic Competition, at the plenary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on June  18.

ArmInfo.The public debt-to-GDP ratio decreased in 2025, but the debt-service burden remains high. This is stated in the analysis of the Luys Foundation, which this time examined the performance indicators of the 2025 state budget.