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Starting October 1, day and arrival time reservation required for  cargo shipments from Russia to Armenia  at  Upper Lars checkpoint -  SRC Press ServiceStarting October 1, day and arrival time reservation required for  cargo shipments from Russia to Armenia  at  Upper Lars checkpoint -  SRC Press Service
Armenia`s Tourism Committee planning  to diversify  domestic tourism  productArmenia`s Tourism Committee planning  to diversify  domestic tourism  product
5000 idcoins and a raffle for joining the IDsalary package 5000 idcoins and a raffle for joining the IDsalary package 
From September 22 to 26, 2025, there is a decrease in dollar  transactions in Armenia`s  interbank foreign exchange market From September 22 to 26, 2025, there is a decrease in dollar  transactions in Armenia`s  interbank foreign exchange market 
Artur Avetisyan: All discussions regarding the choice of a future NPP  model will remain mere talk until there is a vision for strategic  developmentArtur Avetisyan: All discussions regarding the choice of a future NPP  model will remain mere talk until there is a vision for strategic  development
The International Chess Tournament Sponsored by AraratBank is Officially Underway The International Chess Tournament Sponsored by AraratBank is Officially Underway 
FLYONE ARMENIA to launch Yerevan-Krasnodar-Yerevan flight FLYONE ARMENIA to launch Yerevan-Krasnodar-Yerevan flight 
Armenia, France considering prospects for expanding technological  cooperation  Armenia, France considering prospects for expanding technological  cooperation  
Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin visited the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Plant Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin visited the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Plant 
We are currently searching for small modular nuclear power projects  suitable for Armenia - Nikol PashinyanWe are currently searching for small modular nuclear power projects  suitable for Armenia - Nikol Pashinyan
ENA Control Committee refutes Romanos Petrosyan`s statementENA Control Committee refutes Romanos Petrosyan`s statement
Armenian Nuclear Power Plant modernization project is the outcome of  a trusting partnership between Armenia, the Rosatom State  Corporation, and other international partners: PashinyanArmenian Nuclear Power Plant modernization project is the outcome of  a trusting partnership between Armenia, the Rosatom State  Corporation, and other international partners: Pashinyan
Likhachev to Pashinyan: Believe me, we will do everything to ensure   all the interests of Armenia and its people Likhachev to Pashinyan: Believe me, we will do everything to ensure   all the interests of Armenia and its people 
Ardshinbank Opens a Branch in Avan Ardshinbank Opens a Branch in Avan 
In 2026, Armenia to reduce appropriations to  Defense Ministry by  approximately 15%In 2026, Armenia to reduce appropriations to  Defense Ministry by  approximately 15%
Industrial price index  growth slowing due to industrial sector  declineIndustrial price index  growth slowing due to industrial sector  decline
Armenia`s economic activity decreased by 7.1% in January-August 2025,  with foreign trade dropping by 41.1%Armenia`s economic activity decreased by 7.1% in January-August 2025,  with foreign trade dropping by 41.1%
Armenian Cabinet to get ?150 million loan from  French Development  Agency Armenian Cabinet to get ?150 million loan from  French Development  Agency 
Financial Literacy and Technology Education: Idram and IDBank’s Collaboration with Feminno Financial Literacy and Technology Education: Idram and IDBank’s Collaboration with Feminno 
Medical services prices in Armenia are increasing, leading to a rise   in the loss ratio for medical insurance Medical services prices in Armenia are increasing, leading to a rise   in the loss ratio for medical insurance 
Armenia`s GDP projected to grow by 5.4 % in 2026, with deflator rate  of 3%Armenia`s GDP projected to grow by 5.4 % in 2026, with deflator rate  of 3%
EBRD revises economic growth in Armenia up to 5% EBRD revises economic growth in Armenia up to 5% 
Armenia takes part in Tourism Standards International Conference in  Tbilisi Armenia takes part in Tourism Standards International Conference in  Tbilisi 
Armenia`s government to allocate $42.5mln for cashless purchases  program for pensioners in 2025Armenia`s government to allocate $42.5mln for cashless purchases  program for pensioners in 2025
Most logical for Armenia to build new Russian-designed nuclear power  unit - IAEAMost logical for Armenia to build new Russian-designed nuclear power  unit - IAEA
Over AMD 1bln to be allocated to compensate for expenses in border  communities Over AMD 1bln to be allocated to compensate for expenses in border  communities 
Construction of new nuclear power station discussed in Armenia Construction of new nuclear power station discussed in Armenia 
Ameriabank at the Armenian Auto Show: Special Offers Exclusively for Expo Visitors Ameriabank at the Armenian Auto Show: Special Offers Exclusively for Expo Visitors 
Armenia is moving towards high-tech development, creating a  competitive environment for investment - Vahagn Khachaturyan Armenia is moving towards high-tech development, creating a  competitive environment for investment - Vahagn Khachaturyan 
Armenia`s agricultural industry to be presented at Food Africa-2025  exhibition       Armenia`s agricultural industry to be presented at Food Africa-2025  exhibition      
Armenia, USA discuss possible simplification of mechanisms for  export, import in technology field Armenia, USA discuss possible simplification of mechanisms for  export, import in technology field 
Armenia hopes for much higher country rating after signing of Washington declarations - ministerArmenia hopes for much higher country rating after signing of Washington declarations - minister
Armenian premier to take part in Global Atomic ForumArmenian premier to take part in Global Atomic Forum
Armenia`s minister of economy denies political implications behind Spayka-related situationArmenia`s minister of economy denies political implications behind Spayka-related situation
Armenian IT sector`s products, profits flow out of Armenia - Hayk YesayanArmenian IT sector`s products, profits flow out of Armenia - Hayk Yesayan
No economic threats after borders opened in region - ministerNo economic threats after borders opened in region - minister
RA ministry of Economy submits bill on modernizing measurements in  line with EU standards RA ministry of Economy submits bill on modernizing measurements in line with EU standards
Armenia`s state budget deficit to be reduced to 1% by 2030, down  from current 5.5%: Vahe HovhannisyanArmenia`s state budget deficit to be reduced to 1% by 2030, down  from current 5.5%: Vahe Hovhannisyan
Many of Economy Ministry`s  programs  are ahead of their time: Gevorg  PapoyanMany of Economy Ministry`s  programs  are ahead of their time: Gevorg  Papoyan
In Armenia, income tax deduction threshold for charitable donations  to be raised to 2.5%In Armenia, income tax deduction threshold for charitable donations  to be raised to 2.5%
Vache Gabrielyan: Armenia`s GDP growth in 2025 to be slightly above  5%Vache Gabrielyan: Armenia`s GDP growth in 2025 to be slightly above  5%
What are the projected GDP growth rates for Armenia in 2025 and 2026?  Financial  and economic authorities share their opinionsWhat are the projected GDP growth rates for Armenia in 2025 and 2026?  Financial  and economic authorities share their opinions
Armenian authorities propose amnesty for  debts of individual taxi  driversArmenian authorities propose amnesty for  debts of individual taxi  drivers
Armenia to introduce digital customs system to enable electronic  calculation and settlement of  customs obligations Armenia to introduce digital customs system to enable electronic  calculation and settlement of  customs obligations 
French winemakers interested in endemic Armenian grape varietiesFrench winemakers interested in endemic Armenian grape varieties
Bulgarian Deputy PM: Armenia, Bulgaria have significant potential for  cooperation in technology and educationBulgarian Deputy PM: Armenia, Bulgaria have significant potential for  cooperation in technology and education
Armenia, Poland  Central Depositories  sign agreement: investors to  gain access to  Armenian capital marketArmenia, Poland  Central Depositories  sign agreement: investors to  gain access to  Armenian capital market
Syunik authorities are interested in implementing Canadian  agricultural practices  in the regionSyunik authorities are interested in implementing Canadian  agricultural practices  in the region
Martin Galstyan: High trust is  result of  consistent reforms in  banking systemMartin Galstyan: High trust is  result of  consistent reforms in  banking system
Financial Literacy Campaign with IDBank and Idram in Kapan Financial Literacy Campaign with IDBank and Idram in Kapan 
24th meeting of  CIS Coordination Council of  Heads of Tax  (Financial) Investigation Agencies  kicks off in Armenia24th meeting of  CIS Coordination Council of  Heads of Tax  (Financial) Investigation Agencies  kicks off in Armenia
Our goal is to make financial services  better and more accessible:  UBA PresidentOur goal is to make financial services  better and more accessible:  UBA President
Armenia, Greece strengthening cooperation in  banking sectorArmenia, Greece strengthening cooperation in  banking sector
Assessing Armenia`s energy security solely by commercial criteria  could lead to irreversible errors - expertAssessing Armenia`s energy security solely by commercial criteria  could lead to irreversible errors - expert
Tigran Sargsyan: There are up to 50,000 labor migrants from Pakistan  and India in Armenia and KyrgyzstanTigran Sargsyan: There are up to 50,000 labor migrants from Pakistan  and India in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan
ENA interim manager  presents company`s current situation to  representatives from international financial institutionsENA interim manager  presents company`s current situation to  representatives from international financial institutions
ANPP continues to serve  as important platform for international  cooperationANPP continues to serve  as important platform for international  cooperation
Rate.am and IDBank Launch an Online Platform for Currency Trading at the Best Market Rates Rate.am and IDBank Launch an Online Platform for Currency Trading at the Best Market Rates 
Nikol Pashinyan attempting to make us  scapegoats for his and his  government`s shameful mistakes and failures: former ANIF headNikol Pashinyan attempting to make us  scapegoats for his and his  government`s shameful mistakes and failures: former ANIF head
Armenian Finance Minister: Eurobonds worth a total of $2 billion  remain in circulationArmenian Finance Minister: Eurobonds worth a total of $2 billion  remain in circulation
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Artur Avetisyan: All discussions regarding the choice of a future NPP  model will remain mere talk until there is a vision for strategic  development

 Friday, September 26 2025
Artur Avetisyan: All discussions regarding the choice of a future NPP  model will remain mere talk until there is a vision for strategic  development

ArmInfo.. Armenia has become captive to political statements and doesn't really know what it wants. Artur Avetisyan, energy security expert, PhD in engineering  and Associate Professor, expressed this viewpoint in an interview  with an ArmInfo correspondent, when commenting on the Armenia-US MoU  on energy cooperation signed on August 8, as well as yesterday's  Pashinyan-Putin meeting at the World Atomic Week forum in Moscow.

Economy

Starting October 1, day and arrival time reservation required for  cargo shipments from Russia to Armenia  at  Upper Lars checkpoint -  SRC Press Service

ArmInfo. Starting October 1, 2025, an electronic system for recording the date and time of entry (GIS EPD) will be used at Russian border crossings,  including the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint.

Armenia`s Tourism Committee planning  to diversify  domestic tourism  product

ArmInfo. The Armenian Tourism Committee aims to diversify the domestic tourism product, as stated by Lusine Gevorgyan, Chairperson of the Tourism  Committee, on September 26, during a conference entitled "Road to the  Future: Domestic Tourism Innovations and Community Potential," held  as part of the domestic tourism Discover Armenia  exhibition.

FLYONE ARMENIA to launch Yerevan-Krasnodar-Yerevan flight 
Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin visited the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Plant 

Finance and banks

5000 idcoins and a raffle for joining the IDsalary package 

ArmInfo.IDBank's IDsalary package already comes with a wide range of advantages, and it is constantly being enriched with new offers and campaigns. 

From September 22 to 26, 2025, there is a decrease in dollar  transactions in Armenia`s  interbank foreign exchange market 

ArmInfo.From September 22 to 26, 2025, there was a decrease in dollar transactions in the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market, while ruble transactions experienced an increase.

The International Chess Tournament Sponsored by AraratBank is Officially Underway 
Ardshinbank Opens a Branch in Avan 

Insurance

Medical services prices in Armenia are increasing, leading to a rise   in the loss ratio for medical insurance 

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the growing prices of medical  services have led to an increase in the loss ratio for medical  insurance (both voluntary and with social packages - Ed.), reaching  69% by the end of the first half of 2025, as evidenced by the  Financial Rating of Armenian Insurance Companies as of June 30, 2025,  prepared by ArmInfo Investment Company based on published financial  reports and additional data requested from insurance companies.

In  Armenia`s insurance market,  loss ratio for OSAGO decreased to  74% by September 2025

ArmInfo.  In the Armenian insurance market, the loss ratio for OSAGO began to decrease in 2025, amounting to 74% in January-August (compared to 79.1% the previous  year), as evidenced by data from the Bureau of Motor Insurers of  Armenia.

74.4% ratio of MTPL contracts in Armenia`s insurance market by Aug  2025
Auto Insurers` Bureau of Armenia: Starting September 1, 2025, there  will be no need to stay on a busy section of the road for a long time  when filling out the Europrotocol for an accident 
Energy

Armenian Nuclear Power Plant modernization project is the outcome of  a trusting partnership between Armenia, the Rosatom State  Corporation, and other international partners: Pashinyan

ArmInfo.Armenia intends to further develop close cooperation with the IAEA and partner countries to determine the optimal solution for replacing the  existing power unit, taking into account economic efficiency, safety,  and the specific characteristics and nature of the country's energy  system, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his  address at the Global Atomic Forum in Moscow on September 25.

Likhachev to Pashinyan: Believe me, we will do everything to ensure   all the interests of Armenia and its people 

ArmInfo. Rosatom Corporation is closely monitoring Armenia's decision-making process and future plans in the field of nuclear energy with great respect,  as stated by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev during a  roundtable discussion at the World Atomic Week forum in Moscow.

Most logical for Armenia to build new Russian-designed nuclear power  unit - IAEA
Construction of new nuclear power station discussed in Armenia 

Technology

Armenia, France considering prospects for expanding technological  cooperation  

ArmInfo. Gevorg Mantashyan, First Deputy Minister of High- Tech Industry of Armenia, met with Hugo Debroise, Head of the Economic Service of the French Embassy in Georgia, to discuss prospects for deepening cooperation between the two countries in the technological sector.

Armenia is moving towards high-tech development, creating a  competitive environment for investment - Vahagn Khachaturyan 

ArmInfo.Armenia is consistently moving toward high-tech and digital development, creating a competitive environment for investment. This was stated by Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan during his speech at the  Meridian International Center in New York.

Armenian IT sector`s products, profits flow out of Armenia - Hayk Yesayan
Bulgarian Deputy PM: Armenia, Bulgaria have significant potential for  cooperation in technology and education

Real estate

Stable sideways trend instead of  decline: CB governor on real estate  prices

ArmInfo. If there is a decline in real estate prices, it is happening very steadily and within a predictably stable sideways trend. The Chairman of the  Central Bank of Armenia announced this during a press conference on  September 16.

Real estate to be checked for debts 

ArmInfo.  The information database of the Cadastre Committee of Armenia will be made available so that information can be obtained online when making real estate  transactions. The legislative package, which provides for amendments  and additions to the Law On State Registration of Property Rights and  related laws, was discussed in the first reading at the meeting of  the NA Standing Committee on State and Legal Affairs on September 3.

Online purchase and sale of real estate to take effect in Armenia 
Foreigners` real estate transactions  increased by 4.7% in a year

Statistics

Industrial price index  growth slowing due to industrial sector  decline

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the industrial price index decreased from 102.9% to 102.8% in January-August 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This decline  was noted alongside a shift in the annual dynamics of the industrial  sector, moving from  a 13.7% growth to a 7.8% decline, with a volume  of 1.8 trillion drams ($4.5 billion),  according to preliminary data  from the RA Statistics Committee.

Armenia`s economic activity decreased by 7.1% in January-August 2025,  with foreign trade dropping by 41.1%

ArmInfo.  Armenia's economic activity growth slowed to 7.1% in January-August 2025 (down from 9% in the same period in 2024). Moreover, the industrial sector,  which was one of a key drivers of growth the previous year, is  weakening the pace of economic growth with its current downturn. 

Armenia`s electric energy output shows 6.5% y/y decline

ArmInfo.  In January-July 2025, Armenia generated 5,557.6 million kWh of electricity, which is 6.5% higher than the same period last year. According to the RA  Statistical Committee, in July alone, electricity generation  increased by 23% to 862.5 million kWh.

Armenian metallurgy industry`s output down 

ArmInfo.  In January-July 2025, the metallurgical industry of Armenia reversed its annual  dynamics from 7% growth to 7% decline. According to the data of the  RA Statistical Committee, this was provoked by a decline in the  volumes of the dominant production - copper concentrate, as well as  molybdenum concentrate and ferromolybdenum.

Share of Armenia`s TOP-5 trade partners 65% of trade turnover 
Armenia`s foreign trade turnover 42% down 
Rise in food, services prices causes 3.6% y/y inflation in Armenia 
Industrial price index weakened due to decline in industrial sector 
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