Martin Galstyan: It is essential to implement challenging reforms
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo. Large-scale changes may occur in the Armenian economy with the introduction of international  standards in various sectors of our life- construction, food production, etc.

Central Bank Governor: Only 0.1% of loans are related to banking  fraud and cyberattacks
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo. In the Armenian banking system's total loan portfolio, loans related to banking fraud and  cyberattacks make up only 0.1%. This was stated by the Chairman of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia, Martin Galstyan, during a press conference on May 6, while addressing the growing incidence  of banking fraud in some banks in the country. 

Culture, humanity and responsibility: Araratbank supports  Belgian  band HOOVERPHONIC`s  concerts in Armenia
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo. The world-famous Belgian pop and rock band HOOVERPHONIC will perform in Armenia for the first  time. Two stunning concerts will be held in the Armenian capital on May 7 and 8 at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.

In Armenia, annual inflation rate increased to 3.2% in April due to higher prices for food and services
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo. In Armenia, a four-month inflation rate of 2.5% was driven by increases in food and services, which rose by 4.9% and 1.1%, respectively, while the prices of non-food products decreased by 0.4%. A similar trend was observed the previous year, but during January-April 2024, inflation was lower - 0.8%. This lower rate was also attributed to a rise  in food prices by 1.8% and an increase in service prices by 0.9%, while non-food products saw a decrease in prices by 1.6%. This is evidenced by  data  from the RA Statistical Committee. 

 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

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 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

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Economic activity in Armenia slowing down, with foreign trade also declining
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo.  In January-March 2025, Armenia's economic activity growth significantly slowed to 4.1% per annum (from 14.3% in the same period of 2024). Moreover, the industrial sector, which was the main  driver of growth a year earlier, is now experiencing a double-digit decline. 

 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

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Armenia to extend ban on export of some agricultural products for another 6 months
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo.  Armenia plans to once again extend the ban on export of some agricultural products. The draft government resolution is posted on the single portal of legal acts.

 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

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Armenia to deepen cooperation in tourism industry with Qatar
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo. Chairperson of the  Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan visited the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where she met with her Qatari counterpart, member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Haban bin Ahmed Al Thani.

Armenia`s CB leaves refinancing rate unchanged 6.75%
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia once again considered it appropriate to keep the refinancing rate at 6.75%. This decision was made on May 6 at a meeting of the Board of  the Central Bank of Armenia.

Gogavat-Guguti checkpoint stops serving vehicles 
 Tuesday, May 6 2025,

ArmInfo.  The entry and exit of freight vehicles at the Gogavan-Guguti checkpoint on the Armenian-Georgian border has been temporarily suspended. This was stated in a statement by the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

RA Ministry of Economy presents   program
 Monday, May 5 2025,

ArmInfo. The Armenia-Iran Cooperation Development Fund has developed the <Syunik: Economic Hub  of the South Caucasus> program, which was presented at the Ministry of Economy of Armenia.

Armenian authorities consider expanding affordable housing program to  families in border settlements
 Monday, May 5 2025,

ArmInfo.A meeting was held under the leadership of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the progress  of the state support program for providing affordable housing to families in border settlements of the Republic of Armenia for 2022-2025.

In January-April 2025, RA SRC collected 4.5% more taxes compared to   same period last year
 Monday, May 5 2025,

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Republic of Armenia reported that in January-April 2025,  they provided 948.7 billion drams in tax revenues and state duties. 

Pashinyan thanks citizens for their efforts in filling the state  treasury
 Monday, May 5 2025,

ArmInfo.  Compared to January-April of last year, tax revenues to the state budget in January-April 2025 increased by 14.5% or 120 billion drams. This was posted on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Facebook page.   Pashinyan noted.  

Exclusive Hooverphonic Performance and AraratBank`s Social Initiative to Mark Philharmonic`s Centennial Celebrations
 Monday, May 5 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenian music lovers are in for an extraordinary cultural experience sponsored by AraratBank, as the internationally acclaimed Belgian band Hooverphonic takes the stage at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall on May 7th to celebrate the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra's 100th anniversary.

Living costs much higher in Armenia than minimum pensions - Country fort Life party leader 
 Monday, May 5 2025,

ArmInfo.  Over the past six years, life in Armenia has become more expensive than the minimum pension has increased. This was written on his Facebook page by the leader of the "Country for Life" party Mesrop Arakelyan.

Armenia`s authorities paln forming effective consumer protection  system 
 Monday, May 5 2025,

ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities want to create an effective system for protecting consumer rights and the necessary environment for the development of fair competition and  entrepreneurship in the domestic market of the republic. The  Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on Economic Affairs at an extraordinary session on May 5 issued a positive conclusion on the amendments to the Law "On the Protection of Economic Competition" and a package of related laws submitted by the Government of the Republic of Armenia in the first reading.

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