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15:35 17/03/2026Middle East escalation could increase inflation in Armenia, Central Bank chief saysThe escalation of tensions in the Middle East could raise inflation in Armenia by between 1.2% and 1.7%, Central Bank of Armenia Governor Martin Galstyan said on Tuesday, warning of mounting external...
15:00 17/03/2026Economist joins Proposal for Armenia initiativeArmenian economist Atom Margaryan said on Tuesday he is joining the Proposal for Armenia initiative, which seeks to bring together professionals to craft solutions to the country’s pressing...
14:15 17/03/2026CBA leaves key policy rate unchangedAt its meeting on Tuesday, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia decided to keep the key policy rate (refinancing rate) unchanged at 6.50%.
11:36 17/03/2026Trump muses over 'taking Cuba'US President Donald Trump mused over whether he would have the “honor of taking Cuba” on Monday, the same day the communist-run island’s electricity grid suffered its first nationwide collapse since...
15:35 16/03/2026Armenian economist calls for debt amnesty, sweeping economic overhaulArmenian economist and former MP Mikayel Melkumyan has called for a sweeping overhaul of the country’s economic and industrial policy, unveiling a 10‑point plan that includes debt amnesty for small...
14:52 16/03/2026Change in the executive management of Converse BankConverse Bank CJSC announces that Mr. Andranik Grigoryan will step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Bank effective March 31, at his own request. The Board of Directors...
14:18 16/03/2026Converse Bank shares its capital market expertise at the IV Conference Capital Markets ArmeniaLong-term investment in business and the role of bond issuances in attracting sustainable financing were among the key topics discussed at the IV Conference Capital Markets Armenia international...
16:00 14/03/2026Economist warns of 'financial time bomb' in Armenia's banking systemEconomist Aghasi Tavadyan warned that a “major financial time bomb” has already been planted in Armenia’s banking system due to a surge of money flowing into banks and the rapid expansion of lending.
14:02 14/03/2026Armenian economist warns consumption-driven economy fuels inflation, povertyArmenia’s heavy reliance on consumer spending is driving inflation and poverty rather than sustainable growth, economist Mikayel Melkumyan warned at a policy forum in Yerevan.
13:02 14/03/2026Debate on new economic vision held in YerevanThe Economic Wave initiative on Saturday hosted a panel discussion in Yerevan titled “Proposal to Armenia: A New Economic Policy”.
14:35 12/03/2026Strong Armenia party says tax plan would protect 70,000 entrepreneurs from penaltiesA proposed tax reform by Armenia’s Strong Armenia party would reduce pressure on small businesses and remove the risk of tax-related penalties for about 70,000 entrepreneurs, party council member...
12:57 11/03/2026Armenia to introduce mobile banking block tool from JulyArmenian consumers will be able to block online financial transactions through mobile banking apps and company websites starting 1 July, the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) reports.
15:16 09/03/2026CaseKey team heads to 5th international competition With Byblos Bank Armenia’s supportByblos Bank Armenia is financing the participation of the CaseKey team in the international business case competition BBICC 2026, which will be held in the Serbian capital, Belgrade.
17:15 06/03/2026Disruptions to Iranian imports could drive price increases in Armenia, economist warnsA potential reduction in imports from Iran could lead to higher prices in Armenia and disrupt key sectors of its economy, economist Aghasi Tavadyan told Panorama.am on Friday, warning that escalating...
10:05 05/03/2026Ameriabank Becomes the First Armenian Company in the List of the 100 Largest Companies on the London Stock Exchange as a Member of Lion Finance GroupAmeriabank as part of Lion Finance Group (LFG), has been included in the FTSE 100 index of one of the world’s leading stock exchanges, the London Stock Exchange.
13:54 04/03/2026Byblos Bank Armenia introduces Mastercard World cardByblos Bank Armenia has introduced its new Mastercard World card, offering numerous benefits both in Armenia and abroad.
13:10 04/03/2026Narek Karapetyan calls for balanced regional development to spur economic growthArmenia needs balanced regional development to achieve dynamic economic growth, Narek Karapetyan, a senior member of the Strong Armenia party, said in a televised interview on Tuesday.
17:10 03/03/2026Armenia's poverty rate exceeds 40% despite economic growth, economist saysArmenia’s poverty rate exceeds 40%, with some regions experiencing levels above 60%, despite official data showing robust economic activity growth, economist Tatul Manaseryan said in an interview to...
16:15 03/03/2026Armenian customs officers seize $500k in smuggled gold at airportArmenian customs officers have thwarted an attempt to smuggle more than 3 kilograms of gold into the country through Zvartnots International Airport.
14:34 03/03/2026Analysis: Foreign nationals increased their real estate purchases in Armenia in 2025The Armenian real estate market underwent a notable shift in 2025, marking a transition from years of rapid expansion to a more balanced and differentiated landscape across regions.