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13:30 20/01/2026Narek Karapetyan: Small businesses to be exempt from taxes in ArmeniaNarek Karapetyan, coordinator of the Mer Dzevov (Our Way) movement, said small enterprises, including beauty salons, bakeries and kiosks, should be exempt from taxes, presenting businessman and...
12:22 20/01/2026Samvel Karapetyan pledges 300,000 new jobs in five-step economic planBusinessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan, who is currently under house arrest, has unveiled a five-step economic plan that would create 300,000 new jobs across Armenia and help reverse...
11:45 20/01/2026Japanese prime minister vows to suspend 8% food levy ahead of electionJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday called a snap general election with a vow to suspend an 8% food levy for two years, echoing proposals by her rivals despite the potential strain...
11:45 16/01/2026LPG prices hit new highs in ArmeniaPrices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Armenia continue to rise, reaching record highs in recent days.
13:34 14/01/2026Heating becomes a luxury for many Armenians amid high gas pricesHeating homes with natural gas is becoming an unaffordable luxury for many Armenians this winter, as colder weather drives up consumption and household energy bills.
12:35 13/01/2026Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with IranDonald Trump has said any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade with the US, as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran, which is seeing its...
19:10 12/01/2026Converse Bank Successfully Completes Globbing Bond PlacementConverse Bank announces the successful completion of the placement of Globbing bonds, reflecting strong investor demand and confidence in the company’s financial position and growth strategy.
17:00 12/01/2026Armenian economist warns growth masks rising long-term poverty riskArmenia has recorded strong economic growth since 2018, but the gains have not translated into a meaningful reduction in poverty.
13:04 12/01/2026Meat and dairy prices continue to rise in ArmeniaFood and non-alcoholic drink prices in Armenia rose by 4.3% in December 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier, and by 2.9% from November, the National Statistical Committee reported.
15:30 08/01/2026Armenia targets $3.8 billion tourism revenue by 2030, minister saysArmenia aims to generate around $3.8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030 under a new strategic plan covering 2026-2030, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said on Thursday.
12:01 08/01/2026Armenian government approves customs duty exemption for Samvel Aleksanyan-linked firmPrime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government has granted a customs duty exemption worth nearly 2 billion drams ($5 million) to a company owned by the family of former MP and businessman Samvel...
12:57 07/01/2026Expert says Armenia's real estate market remains stable, denies collapse claimsArmenia’s real estate market has withstood repeated predictions of an imminent collapse, continuing to operate steadily with moderate price growth and sustained demand, according to Andranik...
17:00 06/01/2026Yerevan among top New Year destinations for Russian touristsYerevan was one of the most popular destinations for Russian tourists during the New Year holidays, according to data from the travel service OneTwoTrip cited by Russia’s TASS news agency.
16:35 05/01/2026U.S. seeks to reassert control over Venezuela's oil sector, analyst saysPolitical and military developments in Venezuela over recent days have once again injected uncertainty into global oil markets, raising questions over exports, foreign investment and future price...
14:06 30/12/2025Over 50,000 people sign petition demanding power price cut in ArmeniaMore than 50,000 people in Armenia have signed a petition calling for an immediate reduction in electricity prices, organizers from the Mer Dzevov (Our Way) movement said on Tuesday.
16:30 26/12/2025ArCa cardholders in Armenia to receive 2% cashback on purchases with multiple restrictionsArmenian citizens using ArCa cards for cashless purchases will receive a 2% cashback starting from January 1, the Finance Ministry said on Friday, with limits on transaction and monthly amounts.
15:15 25/12/2025Byblos Bank Armenia concludes the year with a meaningful initiativeByblos Bank Armenia will once again redirect the funds originally intended for New Year’s gifts to life-changing initiatives, this year donating them to the Health Fund for Children of Armenia․ The...
13:10 25/12/2025Armenian MPs get lavish year-end bonusesMembers of the Armenian National Assembly received hefty year-end bonuses in December, with individual payouts reported at up to 2.9 million drams (about $7,500), according to information obtained by...
15:36 24/12/2025Russia mulls expanding exports to Armenia via AzerbaijanRussia is discussing expanding cargo deliveries to Armenia via Azerbaijan to include fertilizers in addition to grain supplies, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.
16:32 23/12/2025Armenia's food safety agency faces questions after Kazakh wheat reclassified at higher gradeArmenia's Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB) is facing scrutiny after announcing that wheat imported from Kazakhstan met third-grade standards, despite Kazakh media reports that the shipment was...