ArmInfo.Armenia's metallurgical industry increased production by an average of 15.1% year-on-year in January-February 2026 (compared to a 26% decline a year ago). According to data from the Statistical Committee, all  metallurgical products produced in the country saw an increase in volume, except for ferromolybdenum.

ArmInfo.Power generation in Armenia in January-February 2026 slowed its annual growth rate from 8.8% to 7.5%, reaching 1,921 million kWh. In February alone, output decreased by 23.1% to 835.3 million kWh.

ArmInfo. In January-February 2026,  Armenia's industrial sector achieved an annual growth of 17.2% (from a 19.4% decline a year ago), generating a volume of 491.5 billion drams ($1.3 billion).

ArmInfo.Net foreign investment in Armenian economy's real sector increased by 16% in 2025, reaching a  positive level of $90.5 million (34.5 billion drams). Moreover, net foreign direct investment (FDI) increased from a negative $119.8 million (47.5 billion drams) to a positive $244 million (93.02 billion drams), a significant fourfold increase year-on-year, as evidenced by data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo. An expert team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently in  Armenia to conduct seminars with representatives from relevant  agencies on nuclear safety ahead of the 17th Conference of the  Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17), as  reported to ArmInfo by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of  Internal Affairs (MIA).

ArmInfo.   The terminal in Ochamchira has successfully completed test vessel calls and has already created its first jobs, according to participants of the  Abkhaz International Economic Forum.

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia is preparing a package of legislative initiatives aimed at improving risk management. This was announced by Central Bank  Chairman Martin Galstyan at a meeting of the National Assembly  Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs on April 6.

ArmInfo.  At its April 6 meeting, the National Assembly Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs approved the candidacy of Martin Galstyan,  renominated by the ruling Civil Contract faction for the position of  Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia.

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.4% per annum in January-February 2026 (from 4.1% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial  sector once again became one of the growth drivers, compared to a  double-digit decline the previous year. 

ArmInfo. At the initiative of the Iranian side, a telephone conversation took place on April 5 between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign  Minister Abbas Araghchi.

ArmInfo.  If Armenia joins the European Union, there will be no air travel between Armenia and Russia. This was stated by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei  Overchuk.

ArmInfo.  Azerbaijan is interested in aluminum foil supplies from Armenia. This was announced by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan during a briefing on the  sidelines of the 8th Congress of the Civil Contract Party (CCP).  "Azerbaijan made a specific request for aluminum foil.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian Ministry of Economy is developing a subsidy program for the agricultural sector amid a possible rise in gasoline prices. Armenian Minister of  Economy Gevorg Papoyan stated this during a briefing on the sidelines  of the 8th Congress of the Civil Contract Party (CCP).

ArmInfo.  I don't think gas prices will change because our partners need Armenia to remain in the CSTO and the EAEU. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan stated  this during a briefing on the sidelines of the 8th Congress of the  Civil Contract Party (CCP).

ArmInfo.  Over the 20-year concession period, South Caucasus Railways (SCR) has invested approximately 30 billion rubles in rolling stock and railway  infrastructure in Armenia. This was stated by Armenian Ambassador to  Russia Sergey Kopyrkin in an interview with 24News, commenting on the  possible transfer of the Russian concession for Armenian railways to  Kazakhstan.

ArmInfo.  Important economic events and forums are planned in Russia, such as the St. Petersburg Economic Forum and the Eastern Economic Forum, to which representatives of the Armenian side are also invited. This was stated by Russian Ambassador  to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin in an interview with 24News, discussing  upcoming events and visits.

ArmInfo. Kristine Galechyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, received a delegation led by Lia Gutierrez, Director General  of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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ArmInfo. Consumer price inflation in Armenia accelerated to 4.5% in March 2026, up from 3.3% during the  same period last year. According to the RA Statistical Committee, the primary driver behind this spike is the rapid increase in food costs, which rose by 7.8% annually. 

ArmInfo.IDBank has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Yerevan State University. Within the framework of its “Side by Side” social responsibility initiative, the Bank will finance the tuition fees of 103 Artsakh students, amounting to more than AMD 35 million.