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Two Milestones, One Celebration: Moneytun Turns 20, Partnership with AraratBank Marks 10 YearsTwo Milestones, One Celebration: Moneytun Turns 20, Partnership with AraratBank Marks 10 Years
Ardshinbank has reduced interest rates on existing SME loansArdshinbank has reduced interest rates on existing SME loans
Eurasian Economic Forum 2026 gaining momentumEurasian Economic Forum 2026 gaining momentum
Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency delegation  holds discussions at   Ministry of Territorial AdministrationKazakh Atomic Energy Agency delegation  holds discussions at   Ministry of Territorial Administration
Government to restart  agricultural insurance program Government to restart  agricultural insurance program 
Evocabank and Proparco-AFD sign a €20M credit agreementEvocabank and Proparco-AFD sign a €20M credit agreement
Ameriabank and Proparco sign a €75M credit agreement to support Armenian agriculture and small businessesAmeriabank and Proparco sign a €75M credit agreement to support Armenian agriculture and small businesses
ArmInfo FinRating: Tariff increases spur high profit growth for  Armenian insurance companiesArmInfo FinRating: Tariff increases spur high profit growth for  Armenian insurance companies
Yerevan and Ashgabat advocated for intensifying economic cooperationYerevan and Ashgabat advocated for intensifying economic cooperation
Process of community consolidation will continue in Armenia - billProcess of community consolidation will continue in Armenia - bill
Armenian businessmen participating in SelectUSA forum Armenian businessmen participating in SelectUSA forum 
French agency Expertise France to receive same benefits in Armenia as  PROPARCOFrench agency Expertise France to receive same benefits in Armenia as  PROPARCO
Central Bank of Armenia: Rising energy prices, supply chain  disruptions, and changes in trade routes could contribute to  acceleration of inflation in ArmeniaCentral Bank of Armenia: Rising energy prices, supply chain  disruptions, and changes in trade routes could contribute to  acceleration of inflation in Armenia
Economy Minister: Armenia open to Emirati investmentsEconomy Minister: Armenia open to Emirati investments
Central Bank of Armenia hopes for continued high domestic demandCentral Bank of Armenia hopes for continued high domestic demand
Armenia, EU sign Connectivity Partnership DeclarationArmenia, EU sign Connectivity Partnership Declaration
Martin Galstyan re-elected as Chairman of Central Bank of ArmeniaMartin Galstyan re-elected as Chairman of Central Bank of Armenia
Ursula von der Leyen: EU expects Armenia`s resilience and growth  program to leverage 2,5 billion euro in mobilized investmentsUrsula von der Leyen: EU expects Armenia`s resilience and growth  program to leverage 2,5 billion euro in mobilized investments
Risk premiums in Armenia`s banking sector have significantly  decreased - CB chairmanRisk premiums in Armenia`s banking sector have significantly  decreased - CB chairman
RA Central Bank keeps refinancing rate at 6.5%RA Central Bank keeps refinancing rate at 6.5%
Bell Ringing Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange marks Ameriabank’s inclusion in the FTSE 100 as part of LFGBell Ringing Ceremony at the London Stock Exchange marks Ameriabank’s inclusion in the FTSE 100 as part of LFG
RA Central Bank`s macroeconomic stability management framework is  recognized as best standard in worldRA Central Bank`s macroeconomic stability management framework is  recognized as best standard in world
AraratBank Announces Change in Executive LeadershipAraratBank Announces Change in Executive Leadership
Russian Embassy: 93 more railcars carrying grain, mineral  fertilizers, and non-ferrous metals traveling from Russia to ArmeniaRussian Embassy: 93 more railcars carrying grain, mineral  fertilizers, and non-ferrous metals traveling from Russia to Armenia
Armenian insurance companies continue to significantly increase  profitsArmenian insurance companies continue to significantly increase  profits
Armenia`s gross international reserves set new record by April 2026 -  $5.544bln, with annual growth rate of 41.2%Armenia`s gross international reserves set new record by April 2026 -  $5.544bln, with annual growth rate of 41.2%
"Strong Armenia" intends to break the vicious circle of poverty
Armenia`s potential membership in IFAR discussed in ParisArmenia`s potential membership in IFAR discussed in Paris
Armenia to adopt European Technical Oversight Model for urban  developmentArmenia to adopt European Technical Oversight Model for urban  development
Rospotrebnadzor blocks  sale of nearly 1.1 million more bottles of  Jermuk mineral water Rospotrebnadzor blocks  sale of nearly 1.1 million more bottles of  Jermuk mineral water 
Liquefied gas prices set to drop over the coming days - Competition  and Consumer  Protection Commission Head Liquefied gas prices set to drop over the coming days - Competition  and Consumer  Protection Commission Head 
French consortium to construct Armenia`s landmark Bargushat tunnelFrench consortium to construct Armenia`s landmark Bargushat tunnel
Construction timelines for nuclear power plants with small modular  reactors much shorter than for traditional units - premier Construction timelines for nuclear power plants with small modular  reactors much shorter than for traditional units - premier 
In Armenia, steps have been taken to address the issue of changing the taxation of dividends from shares and stakes in the country`s commercial banksIn Armenia, steps have been taken to address the issue of changing the taxation of dividends from shares and stakes in the country`s commercial banks
AMD 1.059bln to be allocated from to co-finance subvention programsAMD 1.059bln to be allocated from to co-finance subvention programs
Government to intensify assistance to research and development  companiesGovernment to intensify assistance to research and development  companies
Process of community consolidation to continue in ArmeniaProcess of community consolidation to continue in Armenia
Armenia-Austria business forum takes place in Vienna Armenia-Austria business forum takes place in Vienna 
Opportunities for expanding Armenia-U.S. economic ties discussed in  Washington Opportunities for expanding Armenia-U.S. economic ties discussed in  Washington 
The mathematical knowledge of the current authorities is limited to the 5th grade — Samvel KarapetyanThe mathematical knowledge of the current authorities is limited to the 5th grade — Samvel Karapetyan
AraratBank Supports Launch of the 15th Anniversary “Faces of Memory” SeminarAraratBank Supports Launch of the 15th Anniversary “Faces of Memory” Seminar
Anahit Avanesyan: No plans to increase health insurance premiums for  2027Anahit Avanesyan: No plans to increase health insurance premiums for  2027
Armenia tightens public procurement rules to combat conflict of  interestArmenia tightens public procurement rules to combat conflict of  interest
France intends to more actively participate in investment programs in  Armenia France intends to more actively participate in investment programs in  Armenia
Payments to electronic taxi platforms not exceed 10% of total farePayments to electronic taxi platforms not exceed 10% of total fare
Arsen Torosyan: Armenia is transforming from labor exporter into  labor recipientArsen Torosyan: Armenia is transforming from labor exporter into  labor recipient
Participation in online casinos for some Armenian citizens to be  limitedParticipation in online casinos for some Armenian citizens to be  limited
Monitoring center for X-ray image analysis to be established under  SRC of ArmeniaMonitoring center for X-ray image analysis to be established under  SRC of Armenia
Over 453,000 tourists visited Armenia in January-March, 18.2%  year-on-year increase - Tourism CommitteeOver 453,000 tourists visited Armenia in January-March, 18.2%  year-on-year increase - Tourism Committee
Ministry of Territorial Administration, EBRD discussed possibility of  expanding infrastructure projects in Armenia Ministry of Territorial Administration, EBRD discussed possibility of  expanding infrastructure projects in Armenia
Ministry of Finance hosts newly appointed IMF Permanent  Representative to ArmeniaMinistry of Finance hosts newly appointed IMF Permanent  Representative to Armenia
Newly appointed IMF Resident Representative to take office in AugustNewly appointed IMF Resident Representative to take office in August
RA State Revenue Committee  launches ExIm platform to simplify  foreign trade proceduresRA State Revenue Committee  launches ExIm platform to simplify  foreign trade procedures
Armenia takes part in  international seafood exhibition at Seafood  Expo Global in BarcelonaArmenia takes part in  international seafood exhibition at Seafood  Expo Global in Barcelona
“Your Relative is in Danger”: IDBank Warns About an Aggressive Wave of Phone Scams“Your Relative is in Danger”: IDBank Warns About an Aggressive Wave of Phone Scams
Economy Ministry  clarifies liquefied gas market situationEconomy Ministry  clarifies liquefied gas market situation
RA Prime Minister: The development of science is our policy RA Prime Minister: The development of science is our policy 
Finance Ministry, EBRD discuss  possibility of new projects Finance Ministry, EBRD discuss  possibility of new projects 
Ardshinbank Mastercard cardholders will receive 10% cashbackArdshinbank Mastercard cardholders will receive 10% cashback
Armenia has not received any official information from Russian side  regarding Jermuk products - IOBPP Armenia has not received any official information from Russian side  regarding Jermuk products - IOBPP
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