International Mother Earth Day. Idram&IDBank
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo.Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 all over the world. The main goal of this day is to highlight problems among different regions over the world and to suggest solutions. ''Our Planet, Our Power'' is the theme of this year.

Armenian delegation participates in Hannover Messe 2026
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo.The Armenian delegation is participating in the world's leading industrial and technological exhibition, Hannover Messe 2026, in Hannover.

VTB nearing completion of Armenian copper enterprise sale - Kostin
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo.   VTB bank  is currently in the final stages of completing the sale of the Hals  developer and a copper production enterprise in Armenia, as stated by  VTB CEO Andrey Kostin during a business dialogue titles "Capital of  Change: Outlines of a New Investment Landscape," TASS reports.

Yerevan to host Concours Mondial de Bruxelles for the first time
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo.  From May 21 to 23, Yerevan will host one of the most important international wine events in Brussels, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles,  taking place  in Armenia for the first time, as stated by the RA Tourism Committee.

 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo.

Central Asian countries face task of modernizing all economic sectors  - Erlan Nysanbayev
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo. "The countries of Central Asia, as a region emerging from the USSR, inherited a difficult legacy - outdated technologies," said Erlan Nysanbayev,  Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, during a  meeting with international journalists who arrived in Astana to cover  the Regional Environmental Summit (RES).

PSRC reducing connection fees for new consumers of Electric Networks  of Armenia CJSC
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo.  At its meeting on April 22, the Public Services Regulatory Commission of the  Republic of Armenia approved a decision to lower connection fees for   new consumers ( individuals and legal entities) of the Electric  Networks of Armenia CJSC. According to the PSRC decision, new  connection fees will be reduced to 40 percent, and  fees for  increasing existing capacity or connecting new capacity will be  reduced to 55%.

Civil Contract Party promises 6% annual GDP growth if it wins June 7  parliamentary elections - premier 
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's ruling Civil Contract Party promises 6% annual average GDP growth if it wins the June 7 parliamentary elections. This was announced by party  leader and RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in a video message on  Facebook.

Armenia participates in  2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for  Development 
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo.  At the Financing for Development Forum held under the auspices of the UN  Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York, Deputy Minister of  Finance Edgar Mkrtchyan spoke about global economic challenges and  presented Armenia's strategic priorities in  modernizing the  international financial system and financing for development.

Russian Security Council explains cost of Armenia`s exit from the  EAEU
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's gross domestic product (GDP) would decline by 15.1%, and inflation would rise by 14.3%, if the country were to leave the Eurasian Economic  Union (EAEU). The main losses would be in the metallurgy, beverage,  tobacco, and food industries, where the decline would amount to up to  a third, Alexey Shevtsov, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security  Council, told reporters.

Armenia improves its position in World Index of Economic Freedom -  minister 
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo.Armenia has improved its position by five points in the Heritage Foundation's World Index of Economic Freedom. RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan wrote this on his Facebook page.

Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan supports establishment of direct  air service with Armenia
 Wednesday, April 22 2026,

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan supported the establishment of direct air service with Armenia.

Strong Armenia Party: 0% tax incentive to benefit around 70,000 micro  and small business entities 
 Tuesday, April 21 2026,

ArmInfo.If the Strong Armenia Party wins the upcoming parliamentary elections, around 70,000 micro and small businesses will be eligible for a 0% tax preference.  Hayk Farmanyan, Doctor of Economics and Associate  Professor, made this statement while discussing this initiative proposed by Strong Armenia leader Samvel Karapetyan, with party member Edgar Ghazaryan.

Armenia`s cooperation with ESCAP discussed in Bangkok
 Tuesday, April 21 2026,

ArmInfo. Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan had a meeting with Armida  Salsiah Alisjahbana, the Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

 Tuesday, April 21 2026,

ArmInfo.

Acba Bank Partners with BNY Mellon to Expand International Transfer Capabilities
 Tuesday, April 21 2026,

ArmInfo.  Acba Bank has announced a strategic partnership with one of the world’s leading financial institutions, The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). This collaboration aims to expand the bank's international network and streamline cross-border transactions in US dollars.

Armenian Ambassador, Cypriot Minister of Energy discuss perspectives  for developing energy and trade cooperation 
 Tuesday, April 21 2026,

ArmInfo. The Armenian Ambassador to Nicosia, Inna Torgomyan, discussed opportunities for enhancing bilateral cooperation with the Cypriot Minister of Energy,  Commerce, and Industry, Michael Damianos, particularly in the energy  and trade sectors.

Third stage of  Plug and Play international startup support program  launched in Yerevan
 Tuesday, April 21 2026,

ArmInfo.  The third stage of the Plug and Play international startup support program, implemented with the support of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the  Republic of Armenia, has launched in Yerevan.

Armenia, Romania  establishing tourism cooperation
 Monday, April 20 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia and Romania are establishing tourism cooperation. According to the press  service of the Tourism Committee, an infotour was organized with the participation of Armenian tour operators, aimed at presenting and promoting Romania as a tourism destination in the Armenian market.

IDBank and Idram participate in Career City Fest
 Monday, April 20 2026,

ArmInfo.Idram and IDBank once again participated in the annual employer festival, Career City Fest. On April 18-19, the companies welcomed visitors interested in job openings with unified, interactive, and distinctive pavilion.

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