First beekeeping center in Armenia will open in Lori region this summer
 Wednesday, March 12 2025,

ArmInfo. The first scientific, production, and educational center for beekeeping in Armenia will open in the village of Margahovit in the Lori region in the summer of 2025 as part of the SIGMA program. This was reported in the press release of the SIGMA (Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in the Mountainous Regions of Armenia) program of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.  The center will provide several services to beekeepers. It will  enhance the quality, promotion, and sales growth of honey and other beekeeping products in Armenia.

Armenia `moderately free` in 2025 Index of Economic Freedom
 Wednesday, March 12 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia's economic  freedom score is 65.4, making its economy the 57th freest in the 2025  Index of Economic Freedom. Its rating has increased by 0.5 point from  last year, and Armenia is ranked 30th out of 44 countries in the  Europe region. The country's economic freedom score is higher than  the world average but lower than the regional average. Armenia's  economy is considered "moderately free" according to the 2025 Index.

Fewer tourists in Armenia since beginning of 2025
 Wednesday, March 12 2025,

ArmInfo. In January-February  2025, 257 thousand tourists visited Armenia, which is 8.5% less than  the figure for the previous year. This is evidenced by data from the  Tourism Committee.

Armenia`s Cabinet of Ministers, as a 20% shareholder of Viva Armenia CJSC, received dividends totaling 2 billion AMD
 Wednesday, March 12 2025,

ArmInfo. The Government of Armenia, as a 20% shareholder of Viva Armenia CJSC, received dividends totaling 2 billion drams on March 6. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan posted on his Facebook page on March 12.  he added. 

EAEU forms group to implement pilot programme of electronic international waybills
 Wednesday, March 12 2025,

ArmInfo. On March 11, the  Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission decided to create a working  group to implement a pilot project on the use of electronic  international transport consignment notes e-CMR in international road  freight transport in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union.

Formation of common EEC oil, gas, energy markets in progress -  minister 
 Wednesday, March 12 2025,

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Economic Union has successfully coped with a number of factors and their negative consequences. As reported by the press service of the  Eurasian Economic Commission, this was stated in the format of a  video address to the participants of the International discussion  dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the EAEU.

Armenia, India can use opportunities to develop economic cooperation  - FM
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo. Cooperation between Armenia and India has advanced in all areas except the economic sphere, as stated by Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in an interview with WION, a leading Indian media outlet, noting that there is huge untapped potential in that area.

MP: New tax rates can either decrease SMEs or lead to a larger shadow  economy
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo.The implementation of doubled turnover tax rates in Armenia will either result in a notable  decrease in small and medium-sized businesses, a growth in the shadow economy within the sector, or both, according to an article written by MP Tadevos Avetisyan from the opposition faction " Armenia". The  article was received by ArmInfo.

Face to Face with “The Power of One Dram”: The Regional Forum on Dialogue of Generations is just a few days away
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo.The second “Face to Face: Dialogue of Generations” regional forum will take place on March 29 at the Stepanavan’s Palace of Culture after Sos Sargsyan. This year’s forum is proudly sponsored by Idram and IDBank, as part of their "The Power of One Dram" corporate social responsibility program.

 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo.

Investment companies call for improving government programmes of  capital market development in Armenia 
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo.A meeting with representatives of investment companies was held at the Ministry of  Economy of Armenia, who were received by Deputy Minister Lilia Sirakanyan. This was reported by the press service of the department.

Samara airport receives Yerevan-Moscow flight
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo.Kurumoch International Airport in Samara, as a reserve airfield, received a flight from  Yerevan en route to Moscow on the morning of March 11. This was reported by Interfax with reference to the airport information.

Armenia`s minister of territorial administration inspects work in  progress at Zvartnots airport 
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo. Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia David Khudatyan visited Zvartnots Airport to get acquainted with the existing infrastructure and discuss issues related to the operation  of the airport's security systems.

Head of Mantashyants Business Club raises alarm over legislation by  Ministry of Justice 
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Justice of Armenia has presented an bill that violates the principle of the presumption of innocence. This point of view was expressed on  a social network by the co-founder and head of Mantashyants Business  Club. Vahram Mirakyan, touching upon the draft amendments to the  Administrative Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia initiated by  the Ministry of Justice.

Armenia`s minister of territorial administration takes part in 11th  Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo. Minister of  Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of  Armenia David Khudatyan will participate in the 11th Berlin Energy  Transition Dialogue (BETD). The decision on sending the minister was  signed by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Government-submitted bill reducing working hours smacks of populism -  economist
 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

ArmInfo. The draft law on reducing daily working hours by one hour presented by the Armenian government smacks of populism. This was stated by the well-known  Armenian economist Suren Parsyan in an interview with ArmInfo. 

 Tuesday, March 11 2025,

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Armenian fish industry gains access to European market
 Monday, March 10 2025,

ArmInfo. The Armenian fish industry has gained access to the European market, as reported by the  press service of the EU delegation to Armenia.

Famous wine journalist Thomas Brandl to present Armenian wines at  ProWein Expo in Dusseldorf
 Monday, March 10 2025,

ArmInfo.Famous wine journalist Thomas Brandl will present Armenian wines at the specialized ProWein exhibition in Dusseldorf, as reported by the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia (VWFA).

Armenian wines debut at FOODEX JAPAN
 Monday, March 10 2025,

ArmInfo.  Armenian wines will be showcased for the first time at one of Asia's largest international food and beverage exhibitions, FOODEX JAPAN, as reported by the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia (VWFA).  Specifically, 10 Armenian winemakers will participate in the exhibition with the support of the Japan Association for Trade with Eurasia (ROTOBO)

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