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16:36 25/02/2026Armenian economist questions timing of pension increaseAn Armenian economist and opposition member on Wednesday questioned the timing and rationale of a newly announced pension increase, following a decision by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to raise...
16:03 25/02/2026Pension increase could boost Armenia's ruling party in parliamentary vote, expert saysA recent increase in pensions could strengthen Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party in upcoming parliamentary elections, as the government has made a calculated political move that the opposition...
16:30 21/02/2026Georgia sets symbolic tariff for Azerbaijani oil transit to ArmeniaGeorgia has introduced a symbolic tariff for the transfer of oil products from Azerbaijan to Armenia, Sputnik Georgia reported on Saturday, citing the country’s Economy Ministry.
15:04 21/02/2026Nearly half of Armenia's arable land lies uncultivated, analyst warnsNearly 50% of Armenia’s arable land remains uncultivated, placing much of it at risk of desertification and exposing deep structural problems in the country’s agricultural sector, political analyst...
11:30 21/02/2026Antibiotics cost significantly less in neighboring Georgia, Armenian activist saysAntibiotics are significantly cheaper in neighboring Georgia than in Armenia, Narek Karapetyan, coordinator of the Mer Dzevov (Our Way) movement, said on Saturday after conducting a small-scale price...
14:32 20/02/2026Balanced regional development at the heart of Samvel Karapetyan's agendaArmenian philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan has placed balanced regional development at the center of his efforts, spearheading the transformation of neglected public spaces in provincial cities.
17:59 18/02/2026Ameriabank Opens a New Branch in Artashat: Special Offers for New CustomersAmeriabank Opens a New Branch in Artashat: Special Offers for New Customers Ameriabank keeps expanding its branch network to be closer to clients in their communities.
16:35 17/02/2026Armenia's proposed modular nuclear plant could produce power at higher tariffs, former utility executive saysElectricity generated by a proposed small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) in Armenia could cost between 60 and 80 drams per kilowatt-hour if construction expenses reach $9 billion, a former senior...
17:00 14/02/2026Armenia's nuclear plant can run until 2046, talk of modular reactors premature, expert saysArmenia’s Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant has been temporarily shut down for maintenance and technical upgrades and is expected to receive approval to operate for another 10 years, energy expert Eduard...
15:36 14/02/2026Armenian EV owners decry 'excessive' vehicle tax assessments, await government fixElectric vehicle owners in Armenia say they are being unfairly burdened by inflated property taxes calculated on advertised horsepower rather than actual engine output, forcing some to pay hundreds...
18:02 13/02/2026Team Holding Announces the Launch of the Second Tranche of Its USD Bond Placement. Underwriter - Freedom Broker ArmeniaTeam Holding announces the launch of the second tranche of the placement of its registered coupon USD-denominated bonds.
14:30 12/02/2026Armenian opposition figure criticizes Pashinyan over third term bidAn Armenian opposition figure on Thursday accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of seeking to extend his grip on power after eight years in office, sharply criticizing his track record.
17:05 10/02/2026YouTube to launch monetization for Armenian creators in springYouTube will launch its Partner Program (YPP) in Armenia this spring, allowing local content creators and media companies to earn advertising revenue from domestic views for the first time, the...
14:30 10/02/2026Armenia sees broad-based rise in service prices in JanuaryService prices in Armenia continued to climb at the start of 2026, adding pressure to household budgets as transport, leisure and personal services recorded some of the sharpest increases, official...
13:35 10/02/2026Opposition figure accuses Armenian government of mistranslating U.S. nuclear proposal, warns of $9 bln debtArmenian opposition figure Narek Karapetyan on Tuesday accused the government of misleading the public about a proposed nuclear energy deal with the United States, alleging that officials...
16:55 09/02/2026Armenia must defend Iran trade to U.S. as non-threat, economist saysArmenia should continue trade and economic ties with Iran and clearly explain to Washington that the relationship does not threaten regional security, economist Suren Parsyan said, responding to new...
12:15 07/02/2026Trump imposes tariffs on Iran's trade partnersUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that could impose a 25% tariff on countries that continue to trade with Iran, DW reported.
17:00 06/02/2026Armenian developers blame bureaucracy for construction delays, warn of economic impactDelays in Armenia’s new residential construction are overwhelmingly driven by inefficient administrative procedures rather than builders’ failures, according to the head of the Armenian Association...
19:20 04/02/2026Acba bank launches the new American Express Gold Debit CardAcba bank, American Express' licensee in Armenia, launches the new American Express Gold Debit Card, offering exclusive benefits in travel and for everyday spend*.
14:33 04/02/2026Ex-envoy warns of possible concessions after Pashinyan-Aliyev talksFormer Armenian MP and special envoy Edmon Marukyan warned that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi could lead either to the withdrawal of...