ArmInfo. The state is ready, if necessary, to assist in developing relations between  Armenian and Azerbaijani businesses. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol  Pashinyan stated this during a briefing on December 25, answering a  question from an ArmInfo correspondent.

ArmInfo.  By the end of 2026, Armenia's GDP growth will be at least 6%, compared to the 5.1% budgeted for by the state budget. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made  this forecast on December 25 at a regular government meeting, noting  that since the "non-violent, velvet people's revolution of 2018,"  Armenia's gross domestic product has grown by approximately 50%, with  "we're talking about real economic growth."

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the industrial price index rose to 103.6% in January-November 2025 (from 103.4% in the same period of 2024). This slight change in this  indicator is observed against the backdrop of a deterioration in the  annual dynamics of the industrial sector, from 7.6% growth to a  stagnant 0.5%, with a volume of 2.8 trillion drams ($7.3 billion).  This is evidenced by preliminary data from the Statistical Committee  of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo.  On December 25, the Armenian government approved measures and procedures for cashback on non-cash transactions using ArCa National Payment System cards. Starting in 2026, cardholders will receive a 2% cashback. Pensioners  and individuals receiving benefits will also receive an additional 2%  on non-cash purchases when paying with an ArCa card, in addition to  the already established 20% cashback.

ArmInfo. AraratBank has concluded the year with a notable recognition from its international partner, Visa. At the year-end awards ceremony of the Visa International Payment and Settlement System, AraratBank was honored with the Trusted Partnership Award 2025. 

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity began to accelerate ahead of the New Year holidays, growing to 8.3% for the first 11 months of 2025 (from 7.4% in the same period  a year ago). Meanwhile, foreign trade continued to decline at a  double-digit rate, compared to significant growth a year earlier.  According to preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, the  industrial sector, which was one of the drivers of economic growth a  year ago, is now stagnating.

ArmInfo. The Kap Reservoir will be built, and the village will be resettled. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this to journalists during a  briefing, commenting on the suspension of the Kap Reservoir  construction project.

ArmInfo.  The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia plans to expand cooperation with the innovative company Eleveight AI in the field of Artificial  Intelligence (AI).

ArmInfo.On December 25, the Armenian government extended the export ban on a number of agricultural products, including wheat, rye, barley, corn, buckwheat, sunflower seeds, and sunflower oil, to countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union for six months.

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ArmInfo.The Armenian government, represented by the Ministry of Environment, has imposed a six-month ban on the export of whitefish roe, a salmon species, from the territory of the Republic of Armenia. The decision, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on December 25 at its regular meeting, comes  into effect on January 2, 2026.

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan received Israeli Ambassador to Armenia Yoel Lion.

ArmInfo.  On December 25, the Armenian government will approve measures and procedures for refunding cashless payments made by individuals through the ArCa  payment system, managed by Armenian Card CJSC.

ArmInfo. On the occasion of the New Year holidays, IDBank employees took the initiative to prepare festive gifts for children who are beneficiaries of the “Hayordi” Foundation. The event was held in a warm and caring atmosphere, with the aim of sharing the joy and magic of the holidays with the children.

ArmInfo.A meeting was held at the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia with the participation of Deputy Chairmen Vrezh Mkhitaryan and Hamlet Sahakyan to discuss the tax systems of Armenia and Germany.

ArmInfo.Premium gasoline imported from Azerbaijan will be sold in Armenia at 430 drams, which is approximately 90 drams lower than the price of the same grade gasoline sold domestically. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced this on his Facebook page, citing media reports.

ArmInfo.  The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of  Armenia is seeking a candidate for the position of Acting General  Director of the newly established CJSC "Construction of a New Nuclear  Power Plant."

ArmInfo.  On December 23, the World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved US$250 million in financing for the Housing and Mortgage Market Improvement Project  in Armenia to increase access to affordable housing for refugee  families and strengthen the country's housing and mortgage systems,  according to a statement from the World Bank's Armenia office.

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ArmInfo.  "Online as at home: know your rights, buy wisely" - this topic has been approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission as a priority for work in the  Eurasian Economic Union in 2026. The EEC Board adopted a  corresponding recommendation for Union countries at its meeting on  December 24. According to the Commission's press service, the chosen  topic will draw further public attention to the problems of  interaction between consumers and entrepreneurs in the digital space  and will help strengthen trust between them.