ArmInfo.  Armenia has the potential to become a regional energy transit hub with proper  cooperation with Russia and Iran. This was stated by Iranian  Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgolami at a press conference in  Yerevan on July 8.

ArmInfo.  Artificial intelligence is developing at a breakneck speed, outpacing existing regulatory mechanisms. This was stated by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres  at the official opening of the high-level Global Dialogue for AI  Governance.

ArmInfo. In the first half of 2026, 14.8% more tourists visited Armenia than in the same period in 2025. According to the Tourism Committee, the total number of  tourists was

ArmInfo.Viva Armenia" CJSC has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire the shares of "GNC-ALFA" CJSC, operating under the Ovio brand.  This was announced on the telecom operator's official website.

ArmInfo. European Floating-rate coupon bonds issued by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have been successfully placed on the corporate securities allocation platform of the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX). Converse Bank, a member of the AMX, served as the underwriter for the placement.

ArmInfo.Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan met with Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita as part of the Innoprom international industrial exhibition held in the Russian Federation.

ArmInfo. During a meeting with the ambassadors and diplomatic representatives of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar in Armenia, Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan emphasized the importance of supporting the embassies of these countries in strengthening business ties between  Armenian producers and importers, large retail chains, and distributors.

ArmInfo.A meeting chaired by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took place on July 7 to discuss the government's priority investment plan in Yerevan and Gyumri.

ArmInfo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), one of the world's leading international financial institutions with an AAA credit rating, and Converse Bank, one of the leading participants in the Armenian capital market, announce the successful completion of the placement of the EBRD's AMD-denominated bonds.

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ArmInfo.  Starting July 10, 2026, the export of phytosanitary controlled goods by individuals from Armenia in excess of certain quantities will be prohibited, as  announced by the Food Safety Inspection Body of the Republic of  Armenia.

ArmInfo.  GreenTech Academy, the first specialized incubation program for startups in renewable energy and energy efficiency, has been officially launched in  Armenia.

ArmInfo. The competitiveness of small countries is built on intelligent digital solutions, effective  risk management, and strong partnerships between the state and  business. This was stated by Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of the RA  State Revenue Committee, during a panel discussion entitled "Evolving  Geoeconomic Realities: Armenia's Economic Sustainability," organized  by the Yerevan School of Political Studies.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 8% annually in January-May 2026 (from 5.7% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector,  having managed to recover from the recession to double-digit growth,  has recovered its position as one of the drivers of economic growth.  According to the final data from the Statistical Committee of the  Republic of Armenia, foreign trade is still in decline, but only  slightly, in contrast to the significant decline a year ago.

ArmInfo.  Armenia needs a large-capacity nuclear power unit. UN National Energy Expert Ara Marjanyan told ArmInfo in an interview, commenting on Rosatom State  Corporation Director General Alexey Likhachev's statement that the  company could offer the republic large or medium-capacity units.

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan held discussions with Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov regarding the current state of trade and economic relations between the two countries, as well as issues of expanding industry ties and promoting investment programs.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the dollarization of resident loans increased from 30.8% to 32.1% in May 2026, but this only marginally affected the dram component, which dominates the portfolio.

ArmInfo. In the coming years, Armenia may need a large or medium-capacity nuclear power plant address a looming energy deficit, as stated by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev  in an interview with Vesti on the sidelines of the Innoprom-2026 forum.

ArmInfo.The Power of One Dram, My Forest Armenia, and the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra have concluded the Symphonic Forest project, launched in Shirak with the goal of planting 20,000 trees.

ArmInfo.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the other leaders of the EAEU countries, currently in Yekaterinburg for the Innoprom 2026 international industrial exhibition, toured the forum's pavilions and explored the event's exhibits. The head of the Armenian government  shared this  update on his Facebook page.