Pashinyan visits Atom Museum in Moscow to learn about achievements in  nuclear energy
 Friday, December 12 2025,

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, along with the heads of government of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council member states, visited the Atom Museum in  Moscow.

Ameriabank acts as Underwriter- Intelligent Management Holding to  launch debut bond placement on December 15
 Friday, December 12 2025,

ArmInfo.  Intelligent Management Holding, founder and shareholder of EFES Insurance Company and Vardanants Innovative Medical Center, announces the debut issue  of registered coupon bonds in AMD and USD in the amount of 1 billion  AMD and 2.5 million USD. Ameriabank will act as the underwriter.  According to Ameriabank's announcement, during the period from  December 15, 2025 to March 27, 2026 inclusive,  Ameriabank CJSC is  arranging the public offering of Intelligent Management LLC nominal  coupon- paying book entry bonds.

Armenia`s Nuclear Power Plant is the best nuclear project of the  Soviet Union still operating- Rosatom head
 Friday, December 12 2025,

ArmInfo.  Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev has praised the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant as the best nuclear project of the Soviet Union, having survived a major  earthquake, As reported by Interfax, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail  Mishustin and the heads of official delegations participating in the  International Conference on Cooperation in Science and Technology  toured the Atom Museum exhibit at VDNKh in Moscow on December 12.  During the presentation, Likhachev discussed Rosatom's cooperation  with other countries, highlighting the history of the Armenian  Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) and its VVER-440 seismic-resistant  reactors. It survived the Spitak earthquake in 1988 and was shut  down. However, the second power unit was subsequently restored and  restarted.

Armenian vice-premier confirms discussion of export of Azerbaijani  oil products to Armenia with Azerbaijani counterpart
 Friday, December 12 2025,

ArmInfo.  Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, Chairman of the Armenian Commission on Border Delimitation with Azerbaijan, confirmed that the issue of oil and  petroleum product exports from Azerbaijan to Armenia was recently  discussed in Gabala with Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin  Mustafayev.

Globbing launches its debut issue of AMD and USD registered coupon  bonds in Armenia
 Friday, December 12 2025,

ArmInfo. On December 12, Globbing (Global Shipping LLC) launched its debut issue of AMD and USD registered coupon bonds in Armenia, totaling 1.5 billion AMD and  $2 million. The initial placement is scheduled to be completed on  February 12, 2026. This was stated in a statement by Converse Bank.

How to Choose a Career Path and What Skills are Considered Crucial: AraratBank on the GoTeach Platform
 Friday, December 12 2025,

ArmInfo. AraratBank participated in the GoTeach Career Fair hosted by Teach For Armenia, which included a panel discussion on “Preparing for the Future of Work”.

Armenian businesses to receive tax deductions for donations to  education
 Friday, December 12 2025,

ArmInfo.  Starting January 1, 2026, businesses that donate to universities, secondary schools, and secondary schools will be able to deduct 10 times more from their  taxes than before. This was announced by Hovsep Patvakanyan, Chairman  of the Investment Council of the European Bank for Reconstruction and  Development (EBRD), on his social media page.

Armenia to be recognized as PPR-free zone
 Friday, December 12 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Ministry of Economy is developing a roadmap for the process of recognizing Armenia as a PPR-free zone (peste des petits ruminants - sheep and  goats).

Pashinyan reaffirms Yerevan`s willingness for mutually beneficial  collaboration  with EAEU member states
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.The formation of common markets for energy resources is an important condition for ensuring equal and predictable conditions for all EAEU member states, as stated by  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  during an expanded meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on December 11.

 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.

EDB MMI: Armenia accounts for 10.2% of all FDI attracted in  Eurasian  region
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.According to the Eurasian Development Bank's (EDB) flagship analytical project, "Monitoring Mutual Investments" (EDB MMI), Armenia accounts for 10.2% of all foreign direct investment (FDI) attracted in the Eurasian region.

Armenian government changing procedures for conducting electronic  auctions and alienating property
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government is changing the procedure for conducting electronic  auctions and alienating property. The decision was approved by the  Cabinet of Ministers on December 11.

More attention to be paid to solar power development  in Armenia -  Prime Minister
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.  More attention will be paid to the development of solar power in Armenia,  as stated by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a press  briefing with reporters  in Hamburg.

Pashinyan: At this phase, no discussions to leave  EAEU
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.  At this phase, the Armenian authorities are not raising the issue of leaving the EAEU, as was stated by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a press  briefing with reporters.

International wine tasting competition Concours Mondial de Brussels  2026 to be held in Armenia
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.  Armenia will host the international wine tasting competition Concours Mondial de Brussels 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers of Armenia approved the program of  events for the competition at a regular government meeting on  December 11.

Armenia`s Cabinet extends ban on export of automotive catalytic  converters.
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government has once again extended the six-month ban on the export of ceramic waste catalytic converters used in automotive mufflers. The  decision was made on December 11 at a Cabinet meeting.

EBRD to issue EUR 39mln loan to Armenia for construction of Yerevan  customs and logistic center 
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.  The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a ?39 million loan to Armenia for the Yerevan Customs and Logistics Center project. The  Armenian government approved the corresponding loan agreement on  December 11.

WB to issue EUR 70.4mln to Armenia for improving water-supply and  irrigation services
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.  On December 11, the Armenian government approved a draft law ratifying the loan agreement 'Armenia Water Supply and Irrigation Services Enhancement Project:  Phase 1' (WISE) between the Republic of Armenia and the International  Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD - the main lending arm  of the World Bank Group).

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce CEO, local businessmen interested in  opportunities available in various sectors of Armenia`s economy
 Thursday, December 11 2025,

ArmInfo.  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, where he met with local businessmen.

Former SRC Chairman: If country doesn`t replenish its population, any  economic indicator becomes meaningless
 Wednesday, December 10 2025,

ArmInfo. What is the point of economic growth if it doesn't bring new life, new families, or a new generation? This question was posed by former Chairman of  the RA State Revenue Committee, David Ananyan, commenting on the demographic situation in Armenia on his Facebook page.

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