ArmInfo. The Russian Federal Customs Service issued a statement regarding reports of massive traffic jams at the Verkhniy Lars checkpoint on the Russian-Georgian  border.

ArmInfo.  Armenia intends to transition from outsourced commercial research to a centralized, state-managed customs examination system. This was announced by  Mikael Khachatryan, Armenia's Customs Attache to the European Union  and the World Customs Organization, during his participation in the  9th Seminar of European Customs Chemistry Specialists, which took  place in Stockholm.

ArmInfo.  The Ministry of Technology and Industry of Armenia and the Civil Operations  Headquarters of the European External Action Service (EEAS) confirmed  their readiness to continue cooperation to develop Armenia's digital  sector and cybersecurity, strengthen institutional capacity, and  implement joint initiatives. This was reported by the ministry's  press service, citing the results of a meeting between Deputy  Minister Gevorg Mantashyan and the EU delegation led by EEAS  Executive Director Stefano Tomat, who arrived from Brussels.

ArmInfo. Customer Appreciation Day, one of IDBank’s valued traditions, recently took place at the Vanadzor branch. The Bank always aims to be close to its customers, delighting them with pleasant surprises and bringing positive emotions to their day.

ArmInfo.Armenian agricultural producers are facing a severe crisis due to the closure of the Russian market and the lack of viable alternatives, despite  assurances of from the Armenian authorities, according to  analyst Tigran Dumikyan.

ArmInfo.  Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB-' with a Positive Outlook., forecasting a slowdown in GDP growth in  2026 to 5.2% (from an actual 7.1% growth in 2025). This was noted in  a statement issued by Fitch Ratings.  Fitch Ratings Positive Outlook  reflects Armenia's higher international reserves, continued solid  growth that will support debt stabilisation over the medium term, and  prospects for improvement in longstanding geopolitical risks.

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ArmInfo.  The Armenian Ambassador to Albania, Tigran Mkrtchyan (resident in Athens), held a meeting with the Albanian Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Erlind Sulo, to discuss the potential for expanding  Armenian-Albanian cooperation, with a particular focus on the energy  sector.

ArmInfo.  The State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia (SRC) has received information regarding possible cases of tax evasion, understatement of sales volumes, and reduction of tax liabilities through fictitious (non-commodity) transactions by business entities operating in the  construction materials sector.

ArmInfo.  The Araratcement plant, owned by Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the opposition Prosperous Armenia Party, has resumed operations, as noted by RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo.  Starlink has donated another 56 satellite internet terminals to the government of Armenia to bolster internet connectivity during emergency situations, as announced by RA Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar  Hayrapetyan.

ArmInfo.  As part of one of the largest international events in the field of information and communications technology, the World Summit on Information Society 2026, held in Geneva, Mesrop Mesropyan, Chairman of the Public  Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC), participated in a roundtable  discussion  featuring leaders of regulatory bodies from various  countries.

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ArmInfo.The June beneficiary of the Power of One Dram initiative was the Teach for Armenia Foundation, which works to ensure access to quality education for every child in Armenia, regardless of where they live. A total of AMD 5,062,971 raised through the initiative will be allocated to the implementation of the Teacher Leadership Program. Thanks to this support, young professionals will receive specialized training and be placed in regional schools to teach in underserved communities and help improve the quality of education.

ArmInfo.From July 6 to July 10, 2026, USD transactions  on Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market shifted to growth, while RUB transactions saw an accelerated decline.

ArmInfo.Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan received Fabrizio Zarcone, World Bank Country Manager for Armenia.

ArmInfo.According to a report on the development of the product labeling system within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the number of registered producers and importers of goods subject to mandatory labeling in the Republic of Armenia increased by 7% during 2025 alone. Concurrently, the  number of regulatory violations in this sector decreased by approximately 56%. 

ArmInfo.The Ministry of Economy is ready to assist in resolving any operational challenges faced by the "Araratcement" plant, as stated by Deputy Minister of  Economy Edgar Zakaryan during a visit to the cement plant. He was inspecting the organization of the production process accompanied by  the company's General Director.

ArmInfo.  By order of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission, the draft Agreement on a standardized license in the banking and insurance services sectors within the Eurasian Economic Union has been approved and sent to member states for the internal procedures necessary for its signing.

ArmInfo.  The State Revenue Committee of Armenia presented the results of comprehensive operational and investigative measures conducted by the SRC's Investigative and Operational Department from June 1 to June 30 to  prevent, suppress, and detect tax violations.