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13:30 16/06/2026Armenia's poverty and unemployment rates fall as wages rise, finance minister saysArmenia’s poverty and unemployment rates continued to decline while wages increased significantly in recent years, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan told lawmakers during the presentation of the...
12:30 16/06/2026Armenia's policy rate left unchanged at 6.50%At its meeting on Tuesday, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia decided to: · Keep the Refinancing Rate unchanged at 6.50% · Keep the Lombard Repo Facility Rate at 8.00%.
14:15 15/06/2026Armenia's external debt reached $14.531 billion in late 2025, finance minister saysArmenia's external debt stood at $14.531 billion as of December 31, 2025, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan said on Monday, highlighting the government's efforts to strengthen economic resilience...
15:00 11/06/2026Armenian energy regulator says gas price hike wouldn’t trigger crisisArmenia has alternatives to Russian gas if prices rise, including potential supplies from Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Iran, the head of the Public Services Regulatory Commission said on Thursday.
13:32 11/06/2026Armenian minister touts farm exports, cites quality and subsidiesArmenia’s agricultural exports are gaining momentum thanks to government subsidies, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said on Thursday, insisting the country’s produce rivals Europe’s in quality...
15:55 07/06/2026Armenian opposition candidate criticizes government's economic recordArmenian opposition candidate Narek Karapetyan on Sunday accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government of failing to diversify the country’s economy, arguing that Armenia has become...
15:00 06/06/2026Ameriabank and FMO sign €120 million sgreement to support MSMEs and advance green finance in ArmeniaAmeriabank and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO) have signed a EUR 120 million loan agreement during the EBRD Annual Meeting held in Riga, Latvia.
13:55 04/06/2026Armenian government allocates 7.12 billion drams for road overhaulArmenia’s government has approved a 7.12 billion dram ($18.5 million) budgetary reallocation to finance the reconstruction of 26.2 kilometers of roadway.
17:04 03/06/2026Armenian rose exports to Georgia unlikely to offset loss of Russian market, expert saysArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced during a recent campaign stop in Gegharkunik Province that the first shipment of roses produced in Armenia had been successfully exported to Georgia.
16:00 03/06/2026Armenian economist questions government's claims on new export markets amid Russian restrictionsArmenian economist Tatul Manaseryan has cast doubt on government assurances that alternative export markets can quickly replace Russia as a destination for Armenian agricultural products, warning...
15:00 03/06/2026Armenian authorities seize €956,400 in undeclared cash at borderArmenia’s State Revenue Committee has intercepted nearly €1 million in undeclared cash during customs inspections at Zvartnots International Airport, underscoring intensified efforts to combat tax...
12:07 03/06/2026Ameriabank wins in 4 categories at AMX Awards 2026Ameriabank received 4 awards at the annual AMX Awards ceremony, taking home three awards from Armenia Stock Exchange and one from the Central Depository of Armenia.
17:06 02/06/2026Russia expands restrictions on Armenian agricultural importsRussia will impose temporary restrictions on imports of pome fruits, eggplants, potatoes and dried fruits from Armenia starting June 3, widening a series of curbs on Armenian agricultural exports in...
14:00 01/06/2026Tsarukyan warns of 'economic war' ahead of voteProsperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan on Sunday criticized Armenia’s economic direction and warned against moves that could weaken the country’s trade ties, arguing that the economy is...
15:30 30/05/2026Tsarukyan calls tourism Armenia's 'gold mine'Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan is pitching tourism as the cornerstone of his party’s economic vision, calling it a “gold mine” that could transform Armenia’s future if properly...
16:45 29/05/2026Wealthy families cut dollar exposure, survey revealsThe world's richest families are trimming exposure to the U.S. dollar as geopolitical tensions and rising sovereign debt drive a broader rethink of portfolio risk, UBS said in a report published on...
11:30 29/05/2026Oil falls more than 1%Oil futures fell more than 1% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April, following reports that the U.S.
14:33 27/05/2026Russia says Armenia's gas discounts are subsidized by MoscowKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Armenia’s reduced gas prices are directly subsidized by Russia, calling them Moscow’s contribution to supporting a “brotherly nation.” “The...
14:01 25/05/2026Ameriabank and ADB sign $100 million agreement to expand enterprise and green finance in ArmeniaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ameriabank have signed a loan agreement of up to $100 million to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia,...
17:03 23/05/2026Environmentalist warns of mounting threats to protected areas amid Amulsar disputeArmenia’s network of specially protected natural areas is under mounting pressure from mining and construction, with international watchdogs issuing sharp criticism over biodiversity risks linked to...