Gevorg Papoyan: Labor productivity in Armenia doubled in 8 years
 Friday, March 20 2026,

ArmInfo.Over the past 30 years, labor productivity in Armenia has increased to $5.6 per hour, and in the last eight years alone, it has doubled, reaching $11.7 per hour, as stated by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan   at a parliamentary committee meeting on March 20.

About 700 young participants in one place: Team supports "Strong  Community" for education and regional development
 Friday, March 20 2026,

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia  once again acted as a partner for the interregional event "Strong Community," which brought together approximately 700 young people from Armenia and Javakhk.

Deputy Finance Minister: goals set for public debt achieved,  buffer  zone  established
 Friday, March 20 2026,

ArmInfo.Armenia's public debt trends are manageable - the intended goals have been achieved, and a certain buffer zone has been created. Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan made this statement at a meeting of the National Assembly's relevant committee on March 20, when presenting a report on the progress and results of  the Government Program (2021-2026) for 2025.

Armenia gives  go-ahead for ratification of  EAEU-UAE Economic  Partnership Agreement
 Friday, March 20 2026,

ArmInfo.Armenia gives the go-ahead for the ratification of the EAEU-UAE Economic Partnership Agreement. The RA NA Standing Committee on Regional and Eurasian Integration has approved the document submitted by the  Armenian government at its March 20 meeting.

Compliance gap in Armenia steadily decreasing: Deputy Finance  Minister 
 Friday, March 20 2026,

ArmInfo.The tax compliance gap in Armenia has been steadily decreasing since 2020, as stated by Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan on March 20 during  a meeting of the relevant National Assembly committee. He was presenting a report on the progress and outcomes of the Government Program (2021-2026) for 2025.

Agreement with European Commission signed in Yerevan 
 Friday, March 20 2026,

ArmInfo. The Multi-Sector Budget Assistance Financing Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the European Commission was signed in the Armenian Government Office in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and EU Commissioner Marta Kos.

Ministry of Territorial Administration discusses possible new areas  of cooperation with KfW
 Friday, March 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received a delegation from the German development bank KfW, led by Regional Director (Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia)  Veronica Garcia Del Arco.

Ministry of Finance: Armenia advancing its energy resilience with  additional 135 million euros from  EC and  German government
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo. On March 19, 2026, in the presence of RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, representatives of the RA government, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia Claudia Busch, EU Commissioner Marta Kos, as well as representatives of KFW and the European Investment Bank (EIB), RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan and KFW Director Veronica Garcia del Arco signed  agreements for loans and grants totaling 135 million euros to finance the Caucasus Transmission Network project. 

Prime Insurance Brokers LLC based in Armenia Becomes an Accredited Lloyd’s Broker
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo.Founded in 1995 as the first insurance and reinsurance broker in Armenia, Prime Insurance Brokers LLC has officially received the prestigious Lloyd’s broker accreditation and has been registered as an authorized Lloyd’s broker gaining direct access to the world-leading insurance and reinsurance market, Lloyd’s of London, which has been operating for more than 300 years.

The Power of One Dram Joins the Final Phase of the Symphonic Forest Project
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo.Within the framework of the "The Power of One Dram" initiative, AMD 4,644,456 collected during February was transferred to the “Matemik” NGO to support the implementation and development of the organization’s educational programs.

Russian expert: It`s important for Russia to maintain its last line  of defense in the South Caucasus
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo.Currently, Armenia is facing an important energy choice, one with a geopolitical dimension. Anastasia Ponomareva, PhD in sociology and professor at the Institute of International Relations at the National Research  Nuclear University, made this statement at a press conference in Yerevan on "BRICS+ Nuclear Energy Cooperation." She acknowledged that Armenia is currently in the process of selecting a partner for the  construction of a new nuclear power plant.

Idram&IDBank’s Special Offer at Dalma Garden Mall
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo.The gift-filled giveaway is taking place this time at Dalma Garden Mall, making your shopping weekend more rewarding and full of surprises.

Armenia revises jeweler sphere taxation
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo.The Armenian government is creating a favorable tax environment for the development of the jewelry industry, as stated by Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan at a meeting on March 19. According to him, the  Cabinet plans to revise the rules for taxing transactions involving gold and precious stones with VAT and establish special regulations.

"Tax terror is over": Pashinyan announces shift toward  business-friendly oversight
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo. During a government meeting on March 19 discussing draft amendments to the Tax Code,   Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan lamented that he had long been receiving "signals" from businesses accusing the government of "tax terror".  Meanwhile, the Prime Minister noted that  the government not only has any desire to pressure businesses, but, on the contrary, is investing tens of billions in supporting them and  stimulating the economy.

Rosatom and the future of Armenian energy security
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo. The State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom guarantees the operation of the Armenian  Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Metsamor in compliance with  the highest quality standards, allowing it to act as a stabilizer and a powerful energy support for Armenia's development, as stated by Dmitry Litskaya, Advisor at the Russian Embassy in Armenia,  at a press conference in Yerevan  "BRICS+ Cooperation in Nuclear Energy."

Results of UNIDO "Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia"  program summed up 
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia Narek Hovakimyan participated in the event marking the closing of the "Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia" program.

Armenia to join agreement on electronic commerce in goods in EAEU
 Thursday, March 19 2026,

ArmInfo.  At its meeting on March 19, the Armenian government approved the proposal to sign the Agreement "On Electronic Commerce in Goods in the Eurasian Economic Union."

Armenia to choose its future NPP model in 2026 or early 2027: MTAI 
 Wednesday, March 18 2026,

ArmInfo. The second program to extend the lifespan of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) until 2036 will begin in a few days, as stated by Davit Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI) , on March 18  meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, when presenting a report on the progress and results of the implementation of the Government Program (2021-2026) for 2025.

David Khudatyan: Electricity exports to Iran continue
 Wednesday, March 18 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia is currently exporting electricity to Iran, as stated by Davit Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI), on March 18 at a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs,  when presenting a report on the progress and achievements of the implementation of the Government Program  (2021-2026) for 2025.

IDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation
 Wednesday, March 18 2026,

ArmInfo. IDBank and Idram continue their cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation within the framework of educational and social programs, contributing to youth development and fostering positive change in communities.

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