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Tashir Capital challenges Public Services Regulatory Commission`s  decision revoking ENA`s electricity transmission licenseTashir Capital challenges Public Services Regulatory Commission`s  decision revoking ENA`s electricity transmission license
 Armenia plans to introduce digital system for managing breeding farms  and keeping records of breeding stock Armenia plans to introduce digital system for managing breeding farms  and keeping records of breeding stock
Gevorg Papoyan: Labor productivity in Armenia doubled in 8 yearsGevorg Papoyan: Labor productivity in Armenia doubled in 8 years
From March 16 to 20, 2026, dollar and ruble transactions in Armenia`s  foreign exchange market saw significant growth From March 16 to 20, 2026, dollar and ruble transactions in Armenia`s  foreign exchange market saw significant growth 
About 700 young participants in one place: Team supports About 700 young participants in one place: Team supports "Strong  Community" for education and regional development
Deputy Finance Minister: goals set for public debt achieved,  buffer  zone  establishedDeputy Finance Minister: goals set for public debt achieved,  buffer  zone  established
Armenia gives  go-ahead for ratification of  EAEU-UAE Economic  Partnership AgreementArmenia gives  go-ahead for ratification of  EAEU-UAE Economic  Partnership Agreement
Compliance gap in Armenia steadily decreasing: Deputy Finance  Minister Compliance gap in Armenia steadily decreasing: Deputy Finance  Minister 
Agreement with European Commission signed in Yerevan Agreement with European Commission signed in Yerevan 
Ministry of Territorial Administration discusses possible new areas  of cooperation with KfWMinistry of Territorial Administration discusses possible new areas  of cooperation with KfW
Mopeds, tricycles, and ATVs to be subject to mandatory insurance in  ArmeniaMopeds, tricycles, and ATVs to be subject to mandatory insurance in  Armenia
Ministry of Finance: Armenia advancing its energy resilience with  additional 135 million euros from  EC and  German governmentMinistry of Finance: Armenia advancing its energy resilience with  additional 135 million euros from  EC and  German government
Prime Insurance Brokers LLC based in Armenia Becomes an Accredited Lloyd’s BrokerPrime Insurance Brokers LLC based in Armenia Becomes an Accredited Lloyd’s Broker
RA Finance Ministry discusses new SBA program supported by IMF RA Finance Ministry discusses new SBA program supported by IMF 
Caucasus Transmission Network  project discussed at Ministry of  Territorial AdministrationCaucasus Transmission Network  project discussed at Ministry of  Territorial Administration
The Power of One Dram Joins the Final Phase of the Symphonic Forest ProjectThe Power of One Dram Joins the Final Phase of the Symphonic Forest Project
Russian expert: It`s important for Russia to maintain its last line  of defense in the South CaucasusRussian expert: It`s important for Russia to maintain its last line  of defense in the South Caucasus
Idram&IDBank’s Special Offer at Dalma Garden MallIdram&IDBank’s Special Offer at Dalma Garden Mall
EU reaffirms its commitment to Armenia`s integration into European  structures EU reaffirms its commitment to Armenia`s integration into European  structures 
Armenia revises jeweler sphere taxationArmenia revises jeweler sphere taxation
"Tax terror is over": Pashinyan announces shift toward  business-friendly oversight
Armenia`s State Revenue Committee moving from prosecution to dialogueArmenia`s State Revenue Committee moving from prosecution to dialogue
Rosatom and the future of Armenian energy securityRosatom and the future of Armenian energy security
Eurasian Economic Commission Council amends rules for determining  country of origin of certain goodsEurasian Economic Commission Council amends rules for determining  country of origin of certain goods
 Results of UNIDO Results of UNIDO "Support to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia"  program summed up 
Armenia to join agreement on electronic commerce in goods in EAEUArmenia to join agreement on electronic commerce in goods in EAEU
Armenia is working to bring its metrology system into line with  international standardArmenia is working to bring its metrology system into line with  international standard
Microsoft is considering legal action against OpenAI and AmazonMicrosoft is considering legal action against OpenAI and Amazon
Armenia to participate in Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Armenia to participate in Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 
In the US, gasoline prices exceeded $3.75 for the first time since 2023In the US, gasoline prices exceeded $3.75 for the first time since 2023
Armenia to choose its future NPP model in 2026 or early 2027: MTAI Armenia to choose its future NPP model in 2026 or early 2027: MTAI 
David Khudatyan: Electricity exports to Iran continueDavid Khudatyan: Electricity exports to Iran continue
IDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational FoundationIDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation
In 2025, 504.5 km of roads built and modernized in Armenia in totalIn 2025, 504.5 km of roads built and modernized in Armenia in total
Armenia targets Armenia targets "fake bankruptcies" with sweeping new legal code
Armenia and Vietnam discuss prospects for increasing trade turnoverArmenia and Vietnam discuss prospects for increasing trade turnover
Red Wings airline to launch Orenburg-Yerevan flightRed Wings airline to launch Orenburg-Yerevan flight
5th meeting of Armenia-EU Subcommittee on Economic Cooperation and  Other Related Areas held5th meeting of Armenia-EU Subcommittee on Economic Cooperation and  Other Related Areas held
Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade 
Martin Galstyan: Armenia`s country risk premium is increasing, but  investor confidence remains highMartin Galstyan: Armenia`s country risk premium is increasing, but  investor confidence remains high
Martin Galstyan: Escalation of the Middle East  conflict could have a  1.2-1.7% impact on inflation in ArmeniaMartin Galstyan: Escalation of the Middle East  conflict could have a  1.2-1.7% impact on inflation in Armenia
IDBank issued the 2nd and 3rd tranches of bonds of 2026IDBank issued the 2nd and 3rd tranches of bonds of 2026
Economy Minister  receives EU Ambassador to ArmeniaEconomy Minister  receives EU Ambassador to Armenia
RA Central Bank  maintaining  its key rate due to anticipated  inflation from increased oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and  shifts in trade routes amid the Middle East conflictRA Central Bank  maintaining  its key rate due to anticipated  inflation from increased oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and  shifts in trade routes amid the Middle East conflict
Employment in Armenia shifting towards service sector - EDBEmployment in Armenia shifting towards service sector - EDB
Strong economic growth in most EDB member countries is driven by high  investment activity - Macroeconomic ReviewStrong economic growth in most EDB member countries is driven by high  investment activity - Macroeconomic Review
EDB: The escalated Middle East crisis is the primary new threat to  the global economyEDB: The escalated Middle East crisis is the primary new threat to  the global economy
Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure discusses  railway construction project involving Zvartnots AirportMinistry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure discusses  railway construction project involving Zvartnots Airport
RA Central Bank leaves its key interest rate at 6.5%RA Central Bank leaves its key interest rate at 6.5%
Gold - $4995 per ounceGold - $4995 per ounce
IDBank Launches Special Campaign for SWIFT TransfersIDBank Launches Special Campaign for SWIFT Transfers
Robert Kocharyan: Armenia`s current economic model  is highly  problematicRobert Kocharyan: Armenia`s current economic model  is highly  problematic
International Competition Network`s workshop kicks off in YerevanInternational Competition Network`s workshop kicks off in Yerevan
Yerevan Traffic Management Center implementing digital transport  monitoringYerevan Traffic Management Center implementing digital transport  monitoring
Change in the Executive Management of Converse BankChange in the Executive Management of Converse Bank
Converse Bank shares its capital market expertise at the IV Conference Capital Markets ArmeniaConverse Bank shares its capital market expertise at the IV Conference Capital Markets Armenia
Head of RA Tourism Committee holds meetings with representatives of  relevant Russian agenciesHead of RA Tourism Committee holds meetings with representatives of  relevant Russian agencies
Director General of US and Foreign Commercial Service emphasizes  readiness to work with partners in US industry to promote investment  and tradeDirector General of US and Foreign Commercial Service emphasizes  readiness to work with partners in US industry to promote investment  and trade
Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026
Armenia honored at MITT 2026 in MoscowArmenia honored at MITT 2026 in Moscow
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Tashir Capital challenges Public Services Regulatory Commission`s  decision revoking ENA`s electricity transmission license

 Saturday, March 21 2026
Tashir Capital challenges Public Services Regulatory Commission`s  decision revoking ENA`s electricity transmission license

ArmInfo. Tashir Capital, which includes Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC, is challenging the Public Services Regulatory Commission's decision revoking ENA's electricity transmission license in court on March 21.

Economy

Armenia plans to introduce digital system for managing breeding farms  and keeping records of breeding stock

ArmInfo.  Armenia plans to introduce a digital system for managing breeding farms and keeping records of breeding stock (PAS). Details of the new system were discussed at a meeting chaired by RA Deputy Minister of Economy  Tatevik Sargsyan.

Gevorg Papoyan: Labor productivity in Armenia doubled in 8 years

ArmInfo.Over the past 30 years, labor productivity in Armenia has increased to $5.6 per hour, and in the last eight years alone, it has doubled, reaching $11.7 per hour, as stated by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan   at a parliamentary committee meeting on March 20.

Armenia gives  go-ahead for ratification of  EAEU-UAE Economic  Partnership Agreement
Compliance gap in Armenia steadily decreasing: Deputy Finance  Minister 

Finance and banks

From March 16 to 20, 2026, dollar and ruble transactions in Armenia`s  foreign exchange market saw significant growth 

ArmInfo.In Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market, transactions involving dollars and rubles saw significant growth from March 16 to 20, 2026, while euro transactions remained stagnant for the third consecutive week. The  increase in dollar transactions slowed slightly from 76.4% to 76%, while ruble transactions accelerated from 2.3 times to 3.4 times. 

Ministry of Finance: Armenia advancing its energy resilience with  additional 135 million euros from  EC and  German government

ArmInfo. On March 19, 2026, in the presence of RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, representatives of the RA government, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to Armenia Claudia Busch, EU Commissioner Marta Kos, as well as representatives of KFW and the European Investment Bank (EIB), RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan and KFW Director Veronica Garcia del Arco signed  agreements for loans and grants totaling 135 million euros to finance the Caucasus Transmission Network project. 

RA Finance Ministry discusses new SBA program supported by IMF 
The Power of One Dram Joins the Final Phase of the Symphonic Forest Project

Insurance

Prime Insurance Brokers LLC based in Armenia Becomes an Accredited Lloyd’s Broker

ArmInfo.Founded in 1995 as the first insurance and reinsurance broker in Armenia, Prime Insurance Brokers LLC has officially received the prestigious Lloyd’s broker accreditation and has been registered as an authorized Lloyd’s broker gaining direct access to the world-leading insurance and reinsurance market, Lloyd’s of London, which has been operating for more than 300 years.

Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026

ArmInfo. In the Armenian insurance market, the loss ratio for compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPLI), after declining throughout 2025 from 81.8% to 76.3%, has begun to rise since 2026, reaching 80.2% in the first two months (versus 77.5% in January-February 2025). This is  evidenced by data from the Armenian Bureau of Motor Insurers.

Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 
Motor Insurers` Bureau of Armenia: Increased maximum compensation  limits under new MTPL canons to come into effect on April 1, 2026
Statistics

Armenia`s natural population growth rate  decreased by 20.6% in 2025

ArmInfo.In 2025, 32,042 children were born in Armenia, a decrease of 4.6% compared to the previous year. The birth rate per 1,000 inhabitants for the reporting year was 10.4 per thousand, down from 11.1 per thousand in the  previous year.

By 2026, Armenia`s population to reach 3.1 million

ArmInfo.Armenia's population will reach 3.097 million by 2026, showing a 0.7% increase, or 20,800 people, compared to the 2025 estimate, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

Armenia`s services sector growth slows down
Armenia`s trade sector saw a slowdown in growth in January 2026
Digest

Microsoft is considering legal action against OpenAI and Amazon

ArmInfo. Microsoft Corp. is considering filing a lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc. and OpenAI over their $50 billion deal, The Financial Times reports, citing informed sources. According to the publication's sources, Microsoft believes the deal could violate the terms of its exclusive cloud partnership agreement with OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT.

In the US, gasoline prices exceeded $3.75 for the first time since 2023

ArmInfo. Global fuel markets continue to face supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East. The average price of gasoline in the US exceeded $3.75 per gallon (about 3.78 liters) for the first time since October 2023, according to pricing platform Gasbuddy.

Gold - $4995 per ounce
The dollar is strengthening against major global currencies

Energy

Ministry of Territorial Administration discusses possible new areas  of cooperation with KfW

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan received a delegation from the German development bank KfW, led by Regional Director (Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia)  Veronica Garcia Del Arco.

Caucasus Transmission Network  project discussed at Ministry of  Territorial Administration

ArmInfo. A meeting of the steering committee of the Caucasus Transmission Network project was held at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia. During the meeting, participants discussed  the progress of the project, planned activities, and future funding for the project.

Russian expert: It`s important for Russia to maintain its last line  of defense in the South Caucasus
Rosatom and the future of Armenian energy security

Technology

About 700 young participants in one place: Team supports "Strong  Community" for education and regional development

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia  once again acted as a partner for the interregional event "Strong Community," which brought together approximately 700 young people from Armenia and Javakhk.

Yerevan Traffic Management Center implementing digital transport  monitoring

ArmInfo.The Yerevan Traffic Management Center, established in January 2026, has already completed approximately 70% of the route network and stop comparison work, and 81 routes (64 bus, 5 trolleybus, and 12 minibus) have been digitized. Eduard Ayvazyan, Director of the Center, announced this during a  working meeting of the City Hall.

Georgian Startup Helio.AI Enters the Armenian Market through Partnership with GABA
Armenia, Microsoft discuss development of joint educational  initiatives 
Real estate

Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025

ArmInfo.In 2025, there were 11,070 mortgage transactions concluded in Armenia, exceeding the  2024 figure by 32.2%,  according to data from the State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia.

Real estate purchase and sale transactions by foreigners increased by  13.4% in 2025

ArmInfo.In Armenia, there were 4,413 real estate purchase and sale transactions  carried out by foreign citizens in 2025, a 13.4% increase compared to 2024.  According to data from the State Committee of the Real Estate  Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia, foreigners accounted for 7.4% of the total number of transactions (compared to 6.7% in 2024).

Emerging stagnation of apartment prices in Yerevan fueling  double-digit growth in sales transactions
Mortgages in Armenia have been growing for the third year in a row, but the pace is slowing down
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