ArmInfo. The Central Bank keeps statistics on transfers only for the 50 major destinations, and  Azerbaijan is not on this list. This was stated in Parliament on June 13 by Martin Galstyan, Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, answering questions from MPs about money transfers from Azerbaijan to  Armenia.

ArmInfo.On June 13, the National Assembly continued the debate of the report on Execution of  State Budget for 2023.

ArmInfo. Employees of the national air carrier of Armenia, Fly Arna, which ceased operations on March 16 of this year, are demanding payment of arrears of wages.

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ArmInfo. Despite the difficulties associated with the consequences of the flood, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was surprised and shocked by the positive energy of the local population.

ArmInfo.Thanks to the collaboration between EasyPay and Fora-Bank, instant transfers from Russia to Armenia with a 0% commission are now available. Transfers can be made to easywallet accounts with the “ФОРА-БАНК” app by entering the recipient’s phone number.

ArmInfo.Since 2017, as of the end of the first quarter of 2024, the National Foundation for Servicemen Insurance has paid financial compensation in the amount of 91.5 billion drams to the families of 5,345 deceased, missing  servicemen, as well as those with 1st or 2nd group disabilities. This was stated by Karine Sarkissian, Chief Executive Officer at ZINAPAH - National Foundation for Servicemen Insurance, during a press conference on June 12.

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia has revised its GDP growth forecast for 2024 from the  previous 5.3-6.4% to an updated 6.8-6.1% (against 8.7% growth in  2023), depending on the formation of high or low inflation.

ArmInfo.The Armenian authorities are consistently working to eliminate any types of tax  preferences. The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia Vahe Hovhannisyan stated this on June 12 at a meeting of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia.

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ArmInfo. The state budget is not only an accounting document, it is, first of all, a political  document. RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan stated this on June 12, presenting a report on the execution of the state budget of Armenia for 2023 in the National Assembly.

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ArmInfo. Chaired by Nikol Pashinyan a meeting was held, during which the draft strategic  employment program of Armenia was discussed.

ArmInfo. The World Bank has maintained its previously improved forecast for Armenia's GDP growth  at 5.5% in 2024 and 4.9% in 2025. This is noted in the World Bank's June Global Economic Prospects report.

ArmInfo.At the moment, the reduction of the key rate does not affect interest rates on loans.  Head of the Central Bank of Armenia Martin Galstyan stated during a press conference on June 11.

ArmInfo.The persistence of above-potential growth, as well as the non-widespread nature of  recent growth, poses certain uncertainties regarding the relative position of aggregate demand versus aggregate supply.