ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will allocate 25.2 million drams to develop a standard design that will allow sand mining at the mouth of the border river Araks. The  decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on May 7.

ArmInfo. 684 million drams, including VAT, will be allocated to host the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026" international wine tasting contest in Armenia. At its  May 7 meeting, the RA government approved the RA Ministry of  Economy's proposal to reallocate these funds within the ministry's  budget for the current year.

ArmInfo.  At a meeting with a delegation led by Christos Harpantidis, Director of Corporate Affairs (Deputy CEO) of Philip Morris International, President Vahagn  Khachaturyan emphasized the importance of the long-term, effective  cooperation established with the company, noting that it encompasses  the economic, educational, and scientific sectors.

ArmInfo. 13 billion drams will be allocated for the reconstruction of 58 km of roads in Armenia. The decision was made at the RA government meeting on May 7.

ArmInfo.  Amazing developments are taking place in Armenia's tourism sector. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this at a government meeting on May 7.

ArmInfo. The Yerevan Municipality intends to purchase 45 new trolleybuses. At its meeting on May 7, the RA government decided to exempt Yerevan Electric Transport CJSC from customs duties on imported vehicles.

ArmInfo.  Today, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received a delegation led by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State  for European and Eurasian Affairs Sonata Coulter.

ArmInfo. On May 8, Armenia will host a significant event that will redefine the direction of the country's technological development. Zeyro, the first Armenian  artificial intelligence created to set new standards and reimagine  the logic of modern mobility and digital services, will be unveiled  at a gala ceremony. The Zeyro team announced this.

ArmInfoToday, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan  received a delegation led by European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Karl Nehammer. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan also participated in the meeting.

ArmInfo.The Armenian government will allocate $10 million to develop tourism infrastructure in the Vayots Dzor region.

ArmInfo.The Moneytun international fast money transfer system is celebrating its 20th anniversary, while AraratBank and Moneytun mark 10 years of their partnership.

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank continues to support the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Armenia by improving financing conditions and expanding opportunities available to businesses.

ArmInfo.A record number of participants is expected at the Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF),  set to take place on May 28-29, 2026, in Astana.

ArmInfo.Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received a delegation from the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by its Chairman, Almasad Satkaliyev.

ArmInfo. After two years of inactivity, agricultural insurance in Armenia has finally picked up since 2026. According to the National Agricultural Insurers Agency (AINA), 3,626 contracts were concluded in the first quarter of 2026, with total insurance premiums amounting to 705.5 million drams ($1.9  million), of which 55% (387.7 million drams) was the share of insurance companies, and 45% (317.9 million drams) was subsidized. 

ArmInfo. Evocabank and Proparco-AFD have signed a €20 million credit agreement aimed at supporting women's entrepreneurship and the development of renewable energy in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Ameriabank and Proparco, a subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD Group) signed a €75 million credit agreement. Signed during French President Emmanuel Macron’s State Visit to Armenia, the agreement aims to support Armenian agriculture and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

ArmInfo.  Armenian insurance companies, having improved premium dynamics, were able to maintain high profit growth rates. In Q1 2026, the annual premium dynamics,  which declined from a 7% decline to a 3% increase, enabled net profit  growth to reach 77.4% (compared to 82.3% growth a year ago).

ArmInfo.  Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov and his Armenian counterpart Mnatsakan Safaryan, at a meeting in Yerevan, advocated for  intensifying bilateral economic cooperation.

ArmInfo.  The process of community consolidation will continue in Armenia. At its plenary session on May 6, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss  amendments to the law "On Administrative-Territorial Division,"  submitted by the RA government for the first reading.