In Armenian interbank foreign exchange market, dollar and ruble  transactions continued to decline from February 9 to 13, 2026, while  euro transactions resumed
 Friday, February 13 2026,

ArmInfo.In the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market from February 9 to 13, 2026, both  dollar and ruble transactions continued to decline, while euro transactions resumed. The decline in dollar transactions slowed from 24% to 3.4%, while ruble transactions declined from 69% to 4%. This resulted in the weekly volume of dollar transactions  maintaining its dominance over ruble transactions, with the gap widening from 2.2 to 2.3 times.

Expert: Replacing the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with US  modular reactors is akin to replacing an aircraft carrier with  medieval caravels
 Friday, February 13 2026,

ArmInfo. Theoretically, replacing the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) with US mobile  nuclear multiple-unit reactors is comparable to replacing an aircraft carrier with medieval caravels.

 Friday, February 13 2026,

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Khudatyan: There is a mutual understanding with the Russian side on  the restoration of rail links with Azerbaijan and Turkey
 Friday, February 13 2026,

ArmInfo. The Armenian government is actively collaborating  with its Russian partners, focusing primarily on projects related to the Yeraskh section of the  railway  bordering with Azerbaijan and the Akhurik section  bordering  with Turkey.  David Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration  and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, made this statement to  the Armenian Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

The Bank of Russia lowered the key interest rate to 15.5%
 Friday, February 13 2026,

ArmInfo. The Bank of Russia's Board of Directors has decided to lower the key rate for the sixth time in a row. The increment was again 50 basis points, lowering the rate to 15.5% per annum.

Armenian authorities extend implementation of digital employment  contract system
 Friday, February 13 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenian authorities have decided to extend the implementation of a digital system for concluding employment contracts by one year. Amendments to the Labor Code are being discussed at an extraordinary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on February 13.

Armenia showcased its tourism potential at international exhibition  in Romania
 Friday, February 13 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia showcased its tourism potential at the international exhibition Targul de Turism al Romaniei (Romexpo 2026).

In Armenia, court decisions not to affect tender process for  selecting gambling operator
 Friday, February 13 2026,

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, court decisions will not affect the tender process for selecting a gambling operator. At its plenary session on February 13, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia amended the laws "On Regulation of Gambling Activities," "On Procurement," and "On Public-Private  Partnership," as well as the Civil Procedure Code.

Including Kulevi port in 20th sanctions package against Russia to  harm Middle Corridor - official Tbilisi 
 Friday, February 13 2026,

ArmInfo. Tbilisi hopes the European Union will not include the Georgian port of Kulevi in the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, as such a decision would harm the Middle Corridor, a key route that provides Europe with access to raw materials and energy resources in the South Caucasus  and Central Asia. This was stated by Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgi Zurabashvili at a meeting with EU Ambassador Pavel Gerchinsky.

 Thursday, February 12 2026,

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Armenia is transforming from a peripheral country into a central one  - Pashinyan
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan assures that Armenia is transforming from a  country on the periphery  of the world into a state occupying a central position. He made this announcement  on February 12 at a meeting with participants of the "Youth for Armenia's Knowledge-Based Future" event, part of the "Yerevan Sustainable Energy Days."

Armenia`s ICT revenue in 2025 exceeds 1.1 trillion drams
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's information and telecommunications technology (ICT) sector saw a  15.3% increase in  revenue  in 2025 (compared to 17.3% growth in 2024), generating over 1.1 trillion drams ($3.1 billion), according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

 Thursday, February 12 2026,

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Armenia, Russia discuss prospects for cooperation in agriculture
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo.  Arman Khojoyan, Deputy Economy Minister of  Armenia,  received a delegation led by Marina Afonina, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation.

25 Years of UATE: Technological Armenia ready for more!
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia's tech industry is ready for more ambitious programs, a broader international presence, and a deeper impact on the country's economic development, as stated by Ruben Simonyan, RA Deputy Minister of  High-Tech Industry, during the 25th Annual Conference of the Union of  Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE).

Armenia introducing electronic registry of tourism service providers
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia is introducing an electronic registry of tourism service providers. As a result, only those registered in this electronic system will be able to work in the tourism sector. The initiative was approved by the government at a meeting on February 12.

Armenian government specifies list of persons eligible for social  loans
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo.  Resident citizens of Armenia filing a comprehensive income tax return will be able to take advantage of social credits-an opportunity to reimburse social expenses from their income tax-only after submitting an annual income tax return (declaration) certified with an electronic signature to  the tax authority. The system adjustments will not end there. The  decision was approved at a government meeting on February 12.

Armenia, Kazakhstan discuss Asia-Pacific Center for Digital Solutions  to Achieve SDGs project
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo.  Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan received a delegation led by Bolat Imanbayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia.

Armenia amends financial agreement with AFD
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia is amending the Financing Agreement for the "Armenia - Development of Irrigated Agriculture in the Ararat and Armavir Regions" project. The proposal to sign Addendum No. 3 to Financing Agreement No. CAM 1002 06 D dated April 23, 2020, between the Republic of Armenia and the French Development Agency was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on February 12.

99 land plots in Meghri  recognized as  priority public interest
 Wednesday, February 11 2026,

ArmInfo. As part of the North-South Road Corridor construction project, several land plots in the Meghri community of Armenia's Syunik region have been  recognized as a priority public interest, as  reported by the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. The  decision has been submitted for public discussion.

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