ArmInfo. Armenian IT companies will be granted tax preferences for hiring foreign specialists, new  employees, and for retraining personnel. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for providing state support  at a government meeting on April 17.

ArmInfo. Freight forwarding companies from the EAEU countries have been granted the right to carry out cabotage transportation in Armenia (between two points within the country). The bill  introducing relevant amendments to the Law <On Automobile Transport> and the Code of Administrative Offenses was approved on April 17 during a government meeting.

ArmInfo.On April 17, the Government of Armenia approved the legislative initiative of Babken  Tunyan, a member of the NA ruling factiony and deputy head of the parliamentary committee on economic issues, which envisages postponing the deadline for filing tax declarations.

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ArmInfo.  The March and April phases of the “The Power of 1 Dram” initiative are dedicated to our heroes – those brave individuals and their families who have sacrificed their health and lives for the homeland.

ArmInfo.  Leasing EXPO/All Equipment on One Platform will take place on April 18-20. During the three-day Expo, leasing experts will welcome visitors at the AraratBank booth to offer consultation and address questions related to financial leasing.

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ArmInfo. Digital identity and authentication, secure and efficient digital transactions in the modern technological world – both in the private and public sectors: imID sets a new benchmark for digital identity in Armenia.

ArmInfo.  The tourist flow to Armenia continues to decline, as evidenced by data from the Tourism Committee of Armenia.  Thus, according to the department, in March 2025, 129,887 tourists visited Armenia compared to 152,865 people in the same period last year. At the same time,  Russians continue to lead in the number of visits to Armenia.  In March 2025, the tourist  flow from Russia amounted to 37%. Georgia was in second place with  15%, and Iran was in third place with 9%.

ArmInfo. AraratBank OJSC and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO) announce the signing of a new $25 million loan agreement, further strengthening and expanding their multi-year cooperation in business financing.

ArmInfo.  Ardshinbank has once again demonstrated its leadership in the Armenian financial sector by being recognized in four prestigious categories by the UK-based Global Banking & Finance Review. The bank has been awarded:

ArmInfo.  The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has provided a grant of $78,000 to EKENG CJSC for the implementation of a project to create a System of Electronic Vehicle Passports (EPTS) in Armenia.

ArmInfo.  The Upper Lars checkpoint on the Russian-Georgian border remains closed to all types of vehicles. This was reported in a statement by the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia.

ArmInfo. Converse Bank has started the primary placement of the next registered coupon dollar bonds in the amount of $10 million. This is noted in the Bank's message, which indicates that the placement of bonds of this issue will be carried out both through the Converse Mobile platform and  through the bank's branch network.

ArmInfo.The investment program of the South Caucasus Railway (SCR) for 2025 will amount to more than  2 billion drams (over $ 5 million - ed.). This was announced by SCR General Director Alexey Melnikov in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent during the opening of the "Primordial Russia" photo  exhibition in Yerevan.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, tax and investigative bodies  lack a mechanism or mandatory function for  assessing the potential economic damage resulting from their actions. 

ArmInfo. On April 16, RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Martin Eurnekian, CEO  of America Airports Corporation.  As reported by the government press service, during the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the significance of implementing Corporation America Airports' investment  programs  in key areas important to Armenia.  

ArmInfo.  The National Assembly of Armenia will hold an extraordinary session. The decision to hold it was signed by NA Chairman Alen Simonyan.

ArmInfo.   IDBank officially joined the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE), marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its international partnerships and regional presence.

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