Minister: More favorable conditions to be created in Armenia for  beneficiaries interested in developing livestock farming
 Thursday, May 21 2026,

ArmInfo.  More favorable conditions will be created in Armenia for beneficiaries interested in developing livestock farming. At its May 21 meeting, the RA government amended the livestock development program for 2025-2029.

AraratBank reduces loan interest rates for around 400 reliable SME customers
 Thursday, May 21 2026,

ArmInfo. Around 115,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operate in Armenia, expanding their businesses and creating jobs due to access to financing. AraratBank remains committed to supporting SME businesses by providing financing solutions to reliable companies that contribute significantly to the country’s economic development.

Authorized capital of Construction of New NPP CJSC to be increased by  AMD 200mln
 Thursday, May 21 2026,

ArmInfo.  The authorized capital of Construction of a New Nuclear Power Unit CJSC will be increased by 200 million drams. The decision to this effect was made at a meeting of the RA government on May 21.

RA government decides to ban export of whitefish caviar for six  months
 Thursday, May 21 2026,

ArmInfo. The RA government has decided to temporarily ban the export of whitefish caviar for six months. This decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on May 21.

Potential for implementing new Horizontal Monitoring of Trade  Turnover system discussed in Armenia 
 Thursday, May 21 2026,

ArmInfo. A meeting was held within the framework of the Public Council, chaired by State Revenue Committee Chairman Eduard Hakobyan. The purpose of the meeting was to facilitate a dialogue between the state and society to discuss the potential for new reforms proposed in the tax sphere and current  issues related to the implementation of the legislative amendments. Members of the Public Council and heads of the SRC's structural divisions participated in the meeting.

"Armenia Organic" logo to become primary symbol for certification and  labeling of Armenian organic products
 Thursday, May 21 2026,

ArmInfo. The "Armenia Organic" logo will become the primary symbol for the certification and labeling of Armenian organic products. At its May 21 meeting, the Armenian government amended its May 26, 2009, resolution "On the procedure for issuing a certificate of conformity in the field of  organic farming and on the approval of the forms of the conformity  mark and certificate of conformity for organic agricultural  products."

Rosselkhoznadzor restricts flower imports from Armenia starting May  22
 Thursday, May 21 2026,

ArmInfo. Rosselkhoznadzor will impose temporary restrictions on the import of flower products originating and shipped from Armenia starting May 22, 2026, until the inspection of greenhouses is completed and the results are analyzed. According to a statement on the Rosselkhoznadzor website, the  decision was made to protect Russia's phytosanitary safety and export  potential. 

More companies hold arms export licences than previously declared –  Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo. At present, more companies either hold or are in the process of obtaining government licences to export weaponry—and toward a greater number of countries—than previously declared, as stated by Armenia's Minister  of High-Tech Industry, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, during a press conference on 20 May. 

Tech professionals face a serious task of transformation – Head of  ICT Employers` Union
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo.Professionals in the technological sphere face a serious task of transformation, as stated by Armen Baldryan, Chairman of the ICT Employers' Union, during a press conference on May 20.

Silicon Mountains 2026: From science to product
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo. Silicon Mountains 2026 will once again bring together leading technology experts, representatives of the public and private sectors, international organizations, and educational institutions under one roof in Yerevan.

RA Finance Ministry, ADB discussed new directions of cooperation 
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenian Deputy Minister of Finance Edgar Mkrtchyan received a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Deputy Executive Director  Llewellyn Roberts.

Armenia  planning to reform taxation on commercial bank dividends
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia has taken steps to address the taxation of dividends received by shareholders of commercial banks. At its session on  May20th, the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Economic Affairs approved amendments to the Tax Code and the Law "On State Duty."

Relevant regulatory standards to be legislated for fish and fish  product exports from Armenia to the EU
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  To effectively organize the export of aquaculture products from Armenia, particularly fish and fishery products, to European Union countries,  appropriate regulatory  standards will be established by law. At its  May 20 meeting, the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs  approved the amendments to the laws "On Food Safety" and "On State  Control over Food Safety" submitted by the RA government for the  first reading.

Application of electronic cash registers to be expanded in Armenia
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  The scope of application of electronic cash registers will be expanded in Armenia. At its May 20 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on Economic Affairs approved the amendments to the Tax Code submitted by the RA government for the first reading.

Summer starts with iced coffee, what if it brings bonuses too? Idram&IDBank
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  Summer is already in the air across Yerevan. People are choosing to walk more, work from open-air cafés, meet friends outdoors, or simply pause for a few minutes to enjoy their favorite iced latte. One of the season’s most beloved little rituals has become iced coffee, an essential part of morning energy, afternoon breaks, and evening strolls.

Team Holding Announces the Launch of the Third and Final Placement Phase of USD Bonds. Underwriter - Freedom Broker Armenia
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo. Team Holding today announced the launch of the third and final tranche of its registered coupon-bearing USD bond offering. The announcement marks the conclusion of a placement process that has drawn considerable interest from both domestic and international investors.

 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo.

LIGA Insurance Marks 18 Years in the Armenian Market and Announces a New Stage of Development and Brand Identity Refresh
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

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.

Opinion: For Armenia, leaving EAEU is not geopolitical maneuver, but  self-inflicted blow
 Wednesday, May 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  For Armenia, leaving the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is not a geopolitical maneuver or an abstract "civilizational choice," but a self-inflicted blow. This opinion was expressed on his Telegram page by Vahe Davtyan, a specialist in cross-border transport and energy projects, political  scientist, and PhD.

DAN AIR launches direct flights between Yerevan and Bucharest
 Tuesday, May 19 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia and Romania will launch direct flights linking the capitals of the two countries, the press service of the Tourism Committee of Armenia  reported.

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