EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses  through EU- backed guarantee
 Friday, May 8 2026,

ArmInfo. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) - jointly the EIB Group - are joining forces with Ameriabank to expand access to  finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in  Armenia.

EDB announces program for its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in  Almaty
 Friday, May 8 2026,

ArmInfo.  Representatives from 15 countries will gather in Almaty on June 25-26 to discuss the most pressing issues in Eurasia: logistics, Islamic finance, artificial  intelligence, digital transformation, and more.

 Friday, May 8 2026,

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Y/y economic activity growth 4.1% up to 7.1% in Armenia in Jan-Mar  2026 
 Friday, May 8 2026,

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.1% annually in January-March 2026 (from 4.1% in the same period of 2025), driven by the construction  and industrial sectors. According to the final data from the RA  Statistics Committee, this was accompanied by an improvement in  foreign trade dynamics, with a transition from a significant decline  to moderate growth.

Former CEO: ENA owner to never agree to sell company for $380,000
 Friday, May 8 2026,

ArmInfo.  David Kazinyan, a member of the Strong Armenia party council and former CEO of Electric Networks of Armenia, confirmed to journalists that the Armenian  government offered shareholders, Samvel Karapetyan's family, $380,000  for the acquisition of ESA. When asked about his readiness to accept  this offer, Ghazinyan responded categorically negatively. "What sane  person could agree to this?" he said.

SRC: Construction of customs and logistics center in southern Armenia  scheduled for 2027
 Friday, May 8 2026,

ArmInfo.  Construction of a customs and logistics center in Armenia's Syunik region is scheduled to begin in 2027, according to a statement from the RA State Revenue  Committee.

Armenia to collaborate with Rainer Lemoyne Institute on renewable  energy
 Friday, May 8 2026,

ArmInfo.  Energy storage, green hydrogen, and renewable energy:  these topics were discussed at a meeting between Armenian Ambassador to Germany Viktor Yengibaryan and the Director of the Rainer Lemoyne Institute, Professor Katrin  Goldammer.

The international chess tournament supported by IDBank has concluded
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo.The Yerevan Spring ID Cup, organized with the support of IDBank, has successfully concluded. The tournament brought together 164 young chess players, whose exciting and hard-fought matches determined the winners and prize recipients. Alongside the main awards, the top participants also received special cash prizes from IDBank.

ANC believes Armenia needs a 1,200 MW nuclear power plant
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo. Aram Manukyan, number two on the Armenian National Congress party's election list, presented the party's economic program and emphasized the necessity to build a 1,200 MW nuclear power plant in Armenia.

In Armenia, annual inflation increased from 3.2% to 5.3% in April   due to rising food prices  
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo. In Armenia, rising food prices drove annual inflation from 3.2% to 5.3% in April 2026.  Specifically, food prices increased by 9.3%, service tariffs  increased by 2.6%, and non-food prices increased by 1.9%.

 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo.For nearly two years, AraratBank has been delivering interactive financial literacy sessions for young people at summer camps, festivals, and through podcasts. This marks the first time, however, that important knowledge and skills are being specifically shared with athletes.

 Thursday, May 7 2026,

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We must transition from turnover tax to differentiated VAT system –  Prime Minister
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo.The turnover tax system does not contribute to the scaling or success of businesses, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a  briefing on May 7.

20.5 hectares of land in Nor Hachn community to be assigned to State  Property Management Committee
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo.  20.5 hectares of land in the Nor Hachn community of the Kotayk region of Armenia will be assigned to the State Property Management Committee under the RA  Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. The  decision was made at a government meeting on May 7.

Sergey Martinchuk appointed Visa Regional Manager for Ukraine,  Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Caucasus
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo. On May 7, Visa, the global leader in digital payments, announced the appointment of Sergey Martinchuk as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Ukraine, Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Based in Kyiv, Martinchuk will be responsible for Visa's operations and strategy in  17 countries, according to a Visa announcement.

RA government to allocate AMD 25.2mln to develop standard design  allowing sand mining at mouth of Araks river 
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will allocate 25.2 million drams to develop a standard design that will allow sand mining at the mouth of the border river Araks. The  decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on May 7.

AMD 684mln to be allocated to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles  2026 international wine tasting contest in Armenia
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo. 684 million drams, including VAT, will be allocated to host the "Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026" international wine tasting contest in Armenia. At its  May 7 meeting, the RA government approved the RA Ministry of  Economy's proposal to reallocate these funds within the ministry's  budget for the current year.

RA president supports development of cooperation with Philip Morris
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo.  At a meeting with a delegation led by Christos Harpantidis, Director of Corporate Affairs (Deputy CEO) of Philip Morris International, President Vahagn  Khachaturyan emphasized the importance of the long-term, effective  cooperation established with the company, noting that it encompasses  the economic, educational, and scientific sectors.

AMD 13bln to be allocated for reconstruction of 58 km of roads in  Armenia
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo. 13 billion drams will be allocated for the reconstruction of 58 km of roads in Armenia. The decision was made at the RA government meeting on May 7.

Armenia experiencing tourism boom to intensify throughout year -  premier 
 Thursday, May 7 2026,

ArmInfo.  Amazing developments are taking place in Armenia's tourism sector. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this at a government meeting on May 7.

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