ArmInfo.  Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia Edgar Mkrtchyan received a delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB), the press service  of the Armenian Ministry of Finance reported.

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, court decisions should not affect the tender process for selecting a  gambling operator, as stated by Rafael Gevorgyan, Deputy Chairman of  the State Revenue Committee, at a meeting of the RA NA Committee on  Economic Affairs on February 4.

ArmInfo.  The net inflow of private transfers to Armenia in January-December 2025 increased by 8.6% (compared to a 9% decline in 2024), exceeding $1.6 billion.   Moreover,  non-commercial transfers also experienced a positive  trend,  shifting from a 35% decline to a 25% increase, reaching  $714.1 million in absolute terms. The share of the latter in the  total net inflow rose from 38% to 44% over the year (compared to 53%  in 2023 and 67% in 2022), as reported by the Central Bank of the  Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo. In recent days, publications have appeared in the media regarding the suspension by “Idram” Limited Liability Company of the collection of payments for the services of telecommunication sector operators “Viva Armenia” CJSC, “Ucom” CJSC, and “Telecom Armenia” JSC. Being a customer-oriented company that values transparency and reliable information, Idram considers it necessary to provide certain clarifications.

ArmInfo.  New legislation on the taxation of the banking system will be developed in the near future, as stated by Babken Tunyan, deputy head of the Parliamentary  Committee on Economic Affairs and member of the ruling "Civil  Contract" faction, to reporters  on February 5, while addressing the  Central Bank's recent changes to non-cash payment commission limits.

ArmInfo.  As of late December 2025, Armenia had recorded 300,000 vacant job positions  alongside approximately 30,000 officially registered unemployed  people. Arsen Torosyan, RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs,  announced these figures  during a working meeting on February 4  initiated by the ruling "Civil Contract' party, citing data from the  Unified Social Services Center. He noted that this significant volume  of  vacancies is driven by numerous complex factors.

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ArmInfo.  Armenian citizens working part-time are being charged double for health insurance. This was stated by Tadevos Avetisyan, a member of the RA National  Assembly, at a meeting of the Economic Affairs Committee on February  4.

ArmInfo.  Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of  Armenia David Khudatyan received a delegation led by Charles J.   Cormier, Infrastructure Regional Director for Europe and Central  Asia, World Bank (WB). The parties discussed issues related to the  energy, transport, and water sectors. Particular attention was paid  to the government's "Crossroads of Peace" initiative.

ArmInfo. The conditions for career advancement within the State Revenue Committee (SRC) will change in Armenia. At its February 4 meeting, the National Assembly's  Committee on Economic Affairs approved the amendments to the Law "On  Tax Service" and related legislation submitted by the government.

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ArmInfo.  Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) yesterday, led by Matteo Rivellini, Head of the  EIB Country Office.

ArmInfo. Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan hosted Charles J. Cormier, Infrastructure Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, World  Bank (WB). WB Regional Director Roland Preis also attended the meeting, the government press service reported.

ArmInfo. The Austrian  financial concern GRAWE Group and C-Quadrat Investment Group   acquired 100% of the shares of LIGA Insurance. The deal was approved  by the Central Bank of Armenia on January 30, 2020. During a press  conference on February 3, Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan noted  that the deal was preceded by eighteen months of negotiations and  collaboration.  As noted, the company will retain the name LIGA  Insurance for now, but with the branding "Member of GRAWE Group": 75%  Equity: LIGA GRAWE Group and 25% Equity: C-Quadrat Investment Group.

ArmInfo. Following the acquisition of 100% of LIGA Insurance by Austrian powerhouses GRAWE Group and C-Quadrat Investment Group, the company is pivoting toward  a major strategic expansion. Life insurance, a traditionally  underdeveloped sector in Armenia, is set to become the primary engine  of growth for the firm, as stated by Vahagn Aghavelyan, Deputy  Executive Director of LIGA Insurance, during a press conference on  February 3. He noted that this deal will introduce new insurance  products, European standards in insurance, and a revamped customer  experience.

ArmInfo.There are currently no signs of "overheating" in Armenia's economy, as stated by Martin Galstyan, Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, at a  press conference on February 3.

ArmInfo. Armenia's banking sector is equipped with the necessary tools and robust buffers to withstand the economic shocks of a potential military  conflict involving Iran, as stated by the Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA), Martin Galstyan, during a press conference on February 3.

ArmInfo. Converse Bank has successfully completed the initial public offering of Globbing's (Global Shipping LLC) first dram-denominated registered coupon bonds ahead of schedule, totaling 1.5 billion drams. Additionally, on January 5, Converse Bank also completed an early placement of  Globbing's debut dollar-denominated bonds totaling $2 million.

ArmInfo. Acba bank, American Express' licensee in Armenia, launches the new American Express Gold Debit Card, offering exclusive benefits in travel and for everyday spend. The new American Express Gold Debit Card is available in USD and EUR.