EU`s share of Armenia`s foreign trade is growing, while the EAEU`s  share is shrinkingEU`s share of Armenia`s foreign trade is growing, while the EAEU`s  share is shrinking
RA State Revenue Committee uncovers tax violations at another  property owned by Gagik TsarukyanRA State Revenue Committee uncovers tax violations at another  property owned by Gagik Tsarukyan
International brand Subway considering entering Armenian marketInternational brand Subway considering entering Armenian market
Areni wine cluster investment project progress discussed  Areni wine cluster investment project progress discussed  
Moody’s changes the outlook on IDBank’s ratings to positiveMoody’s changes the outlook on IDBank’s ratings to positive
Consumer market prices in Armenia drop slightly in July 2026, while  annual inflation remains above targetConsumer market prices in Armenia drop slightly in July 2026, while  annual inflation remains above target
Samvel Karapetyan calls  trade reduction with Russia  a Samvel Karapetyan calls  trade reduction with Russia  a "success" of  Armenian authorities
Agricultural insurance is gaining momentum in ArmeniaAgricultural insurance is gaining momentum in Armenia
Another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan was  madeAnother transit shipment from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan was  made
 Armenian insurance companies` profit growth is slowing due to  premiums approaching stagnation Armenian insurance companies` profit growth is slowing due to  premiums approaching stagnation
Armenia to launch hotel classification and star assignmentArmenia to launch hotel classification and star assignment
Trade turnover between Russia and Armenia down by two-thirds this  year - RA vice-premier Trade turnover between Russia and Armenia down by two-thirds this  year - RA vice-premier 
Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC to be transferred to trust  management - RA premier Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC to be transferred to trust  management - RA premier 
Malta-based Random Systems International LLC to regulate gambling  activities in ArmeniaMalta-based Random Systems International LLC to regulate gambling  activities in Armenia
AMD 19.6bln to be allocated to continue road construction program in  ArmeniaAMD 19.6bln to be allocated to continue road construction program in  Armenia
IDBank Introduces the New Mastercard World Card with Exclusive Travel Benefits and a Special Launch CampaignIDBank Introduces the New Mastercard World Card with Exclusive Travel Benefits and a Special Launch Campaign
Converse Bank and Visa expand their strategic partnership to introduce new customer solutions Converse Bank and Visa expand their strategic partnership to introduce new customer solutions 
Economic activity growth in Armenia accelerated to 7.9% in H1 2026,  while foreign trade remains in declineEconomic activity growth in Armenia accelerated to 7.9% in H1 2026,  while foreign trade remains in decline
PSRC extends thermal power production license for Hrazdan-5 CJSCPSRC extends thermal power production license for Hrazdan-5 CJSC
Armenian government to obtain two new loans totaling over $320  million to finance country`s state budget deficitArmenian government to obtain two new loans totaling over $320  million to finance country`s state budget deficit
Regular meeting of North-South Project Steering Council heldRegular meeting of North-South Project Steering Council held
Daniel Azatyan outlines risks of taxing dividends for commercial bank  shareholdersDaniel Azatyan outlines risks of taxing dividends for commercial bank  shareholders
Central Bank of Armenia: Export market challenges raise income  decline risks for Armenia`s economy Central Bank of Armenia: Export market challenges raise income  decline risks for Armenia`s economy 
Daniel Azatyan: Retail and corporate lending interest rates   decreased slightly in H1 2026Daniel Azatyan: Retail and corporate lending interest rates   decreased slightly in H1 2026
Armenia`s Union of Banks forecasts  6-7% profit growth for banks in  2026Armenia`s Union of Banks forecasts  6-7% profit growth for banks in  2026
UBA Head: Armenia`s banking system mortgage portfolio to achieve 16%   growth by 2026UBA Head: Armenia`s banking system mortgage portfolio to achieve 16%   growth by 2026
SRC uncover approximately AMD 1.3 bln in shadow turnover at gasoline  and diesel fuel sales pointsSRC uncover approximately AMD 1.3 bln in shadow turnover at gasoline  and diesel fuel sales points
Sale of over 70,000 bottles of drinking water and carbonated  beverages from Armenia suspended in RussiaSale of over 70,000 bottles of drinking water and carbonated  beverages from Armenia suspended in Russia
RA Central Bank maintains refinancing rate at 6.5%RA Central Bank maintains refinancing rate at 6.5%
Ardshinbank Mastercard Cardholders to Receive 10% Cashback on Restaurant and Café PurchasesArdshinbank Mastercard Cardholders to Receive 10% Cashback on Restaurant and Café Purchases
MyInvest as autopilot for your investments - Ameriabank presents new  terms for investorsMyInvest as autopilot for your investments - Ameriabank presents new  terms for investors
Government personnel bank is being formed in Armenia - premier Government personnel bank is being formed in Armenia - premier 
Idram and IDBank Support Startups at Seaside Startup SummitIdram and IDBank Support Startups at Seaside Startup Summit
Garik Boshyan appointed manager of  Ararat Yerevan Brandy-Wine-Vodka  factoryGarik Boshyan appointed manager of  Ararat Yerevan Brandy-Wine-Vodka  factory
SRC: Quota for duty-free import of electric vehicles for non-dealers  90% usedSRC: Quota for duty-free import of electric vehicles for non-dealers  90% used
Tax incentives should be treated as state programs with clear goals  and measurable outcomes - JrbashyanTax incentives should be treated as state programs with clear goals  and measurable outcomes - Jrbashyan
Armenia`s gross international reserves reach record $5.899 billion by  July 2026Armenia`s gross international reserves reach record $5.899 billion by  July 2026
 Investment program for initial phase of AI plant construction totals  $150 Million, with around $70 mln already utilized Investment program for initial phase of AI plant construction totals  $150 Million, with around $70 mln already utilized
Tatiana Kim: Businesses from Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan,  Armenia, Uzbekistan, and China have suffered billions in lossesTatiana Kim: Businesses from Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan,  Armenia, Uzbekistan, and China have suffered billions in losses
The Armenian Embassy in Georgia: Supplies of Armenian agricultural products to the Georgian market continue to expand.The Armenian Embassy in Georgia: Supplies of Armenian agricultural products to the Georgian market continue to expand.
“Free In-Game Bonuses”: IDBank Warns About Cyberattacks Targeting Schoolchildren“Free In-Game Bonuses”: IDBank Warns About Cyberattacks Targeting Schoolchildren
Gevorg Papoyan: Not a single kilogram of tomatoes will remain in the fieldsGevorg Papoyan: Not a single kilogram of tomatoes will remain in the fields
Expert: No overheating on  real estate rental marketExpert: No overheating on  real estate rental market
Armenian Foreign Exchange Market sees declines across Dollar, Ruble,  and Euro trading volumes (July 27-31)Armenian Foreign Exchange Market sees declines across Dollar, Ruble,  and Euro trading volumes (July 27-31)
Ambassador: Armenia  can secure an  important position on  global  tech mapAmbassador: Armenia  can secure an  important position on  global  tech map
Moody s affirms Converse Bank`s ratings and changes outlook to positive from stableMoody s affirms Converse Bank`s ratings and changes outlook to positive from stable
Opinion: EAEU member states` restrictive measures do not  automatically signal a crisis in integration projectOpinion: EAEU member states` restrictive measures do not  automatically signal a crisis in integration project
Central Bank: Countercyclical capital buffer to be increased from  1.75% to 2%:; the countercyclical rate is effective from February 1,  2027Central Bank: Countercyclical capital buffer to be increased from  1.75% to 2%:; the countercyclical rate is effective from February 1,  2027
Aeroflot  launches new flight from Krasnodar to GyumriAeroflot  launches new flight from Krasnodar to Gyumri
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: Effective combination of agriculture and  advanced technologies is crucial for modern agricultural sector  developmentMkhitar Hayrapetyan: Effective combination of agriculture and  advanced technologies is crucial for modern agricultural sector  development
Tsaghkadzor hotel under investigation for evading over AMD 78 mln in  taxes — SRCTsaghkadzor hotel under investigation for evading over AMD 78 mln in  taxes — SRC
At the Ministry of Economy, opportunities for the development of e-commerce in Armenia were discussedAt the Ministry of Economy, opportunities for the development of e-commerce in Armenia were discussed
Armenia and Iran discuss  energy infrastructure and construction  progressArmenia and Iran discuss  energy infrastructure and construction  progress
 Wildberries initiates seller compensations, including for Armenian  businesses Wildberries initiates seller compensations, including for Armenian  businesses
Russia reserves right to seek compensation if Armenia revises railway  obligations: Maxim ReshetnikovRussia reserves right to seek compensation if Armenia revises railway  obligations: Maxim Reshetnikov
Head of Russian Railways: Russian Railways Fully Fulfills Its Obligations Under the Concession Agreement with ArmeniaHead of Russian Railways: Russian Railways Fully Fulfills Its Obligations Under the Concession Agreement with Armenia
Settlements not covered by Settlements not covered by "Veolia Djur" could become areas for new cooperation between Armenia and the UAE
Minister of Economy of Armenia signs decree appointing David  Gevorgyan as Manager of Minister of Economy of Armenia signs decree appointing David  Gevorgyan as Manager of "Araratcement" CJSC
Armenia and Sweden discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of high technologyArmenia and Sweden discussed opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of high technology
Armenia Stock Exchange Receives Prestigious International Award for 25 Years of Excellence – Capital Market Development Armenia 2026Armenia Stock Exchange Receives Prestigious International Award for 25 Years of Excellence – Capital Market Development Armenia 2026
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International brand Subway considering entering Armenian market
 Friday, August 7 2026 11:14

ArmInfo. One of the world's largest fast-food restaurant chains, the international brand Subway,  is considering entering the Armenian market. This was reported by the  press service of the Ministry of Economy, citing the results of a  meeting between Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, Efe  Celik, Regional Director of the international brand Subway, and  Armenian investor Levon Hayrapetyan.

International brand Subway considering entering Armenian market
 Friday, August 7 2026 11:14

ArmInfo. One of the world's largest fast-food restaurant chains, the international brand Subway,  is considering entering the Armenian market. This was reported by the  press service of the Ministry of Economy, citing the results of a  meeting between Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, Efe  Celik, Regional Director of the international brand Subway, and  Armenian investor Levon Hayrapetyan.

Armenia to launch hotel classification and star assignment
 Thursday, August 6 2026 11:53

ArmInfo. Armenia will launch a hotel classification system assigning categories ("stars"). This was  announced by Lusine Gevorgyan, head of the Tourism Committee of  Armenia.

Areni wine cluster investment project progress discussed  
 Thursday, August 6 2026 18:21

ArmInfo.Chairperson of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan visited Areni, where she met with Community Head Husik Sahakyan and Zarouhi Muradyan, Director of the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia, to  discuss the progress of the Areni Wine Cluster investment project and  upcoming initiatives.

Armenia to launch hotel classification and star assignment
 Thursday, August 6 2026 11:53

ArmInfo. Armenia will launch a hotel classification system assigning categories ("stars"). This was  announced by Lusine Gevorgyan, head of the Tourism Committee of  Armenia.

Areni wine cluster investment project progress discussed  
 Thursday, August 6 2026 18:21

ArmInfo.Chairperson of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan visited Areni, where she met with Community Head Husik Sahakyan and Zarouhi Muradyan, Director of the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia, to  discuss the progress of the Areni Wine Cluster investment project and  upcoming initiatives.

 Tuesday, August 4 2026 18:53

ArmInfo.

 Tuesday, August 4 2026 18:53

ArmInfo.

MyInvest as autopilot for your investments - Ameriabank presents new  terms for investors
 Tuesday, August 4 2026 11:32

ArmInfo. On July 30, Ameriabank held its latest Investor Day, this time dedicated to the  first half of the year in financial markets.  The event began with an  analysis of the S&P 500 stock index, which includes shares of 500 of  the world's largest companies, including Apple, Nvidia, Google,  Amazon, and others.

UBA Head: Armenia`s banking system mortgage portfolio to achieve 16%   growth by 2026
 Tuesday, August 4 2026 14:55

ArmInfo.    As of July 2026, mortgage loans accounted for 20.3% of the total loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system, amounting to approximately AMD 1.8  trillion. Growth in the first half of the year exceeded 7%, while on  an annualized basis it reached nearly 16%. Daniel Azatyan, Head of  the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA),  made this statement during a  press conference on August 4, while presenting the results for the H1  2026.

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