ArmInfo. Armenia has been shortlisted in two categories at the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2026. 

ArmInfo. Armenia's capital market will continue to expand at a rapid pace, which will also be reflected in the country's economic development.

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ArmInfo. Over the past five years, Ameriabank's loan portfolio has grown by an average of 30% annually, driven primarily by mortgage lending, which has reached 400 billion drams,  as announced by Ameriabank's Director of Retail  Banking, Arman Barseghyan, at a press conference on July 28,  presenting the results of the first half of 2026.

ArmInfo. In the heart of Yerevan, on the rooftop of the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, Khachaturian Rooftop opened with the support of IDBank, turning one of the capital's most beautiful rooftops into a new venue for summer cultural evenings, concerts, and unforgettable gatherings.      With this collaboration, IDBank launched a series of anniversary events dedicated to its 35th anniversary.      "We will continue to dedicate the experience and knowledge we have accumulated over 35 years not only to our own development but also to the progress of our city and country, sharing our success with our society. We have already announced that, in celebration of our 35th anniversary, we will renovate and present Moscow Park to Yerevan, located in the heart of the city. Furthermore, we are preparing to join another project that is part of the city's cultural heritage, the details of which I will not disclose just yet," stated Mher Abrahamyan, Chairman of the Management Board of IDBank.      About 700 spectators enjoyed the grand opening concert of Khachaturian Rooftop. The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, under the baton of Maestro Eduard Topchjan and featuring popular Armenian performers, presented the "Yerevan Gala" concert program.      "We are on Yerevan's most beautiful rooftop. I believe that when Alexander Tamanyan designed the building, he envisioned that over time this space would be fully utilized," stated Norayr Nazaryan, Director of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia and the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.      Thus, a new chapter in the history of the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall has been officially opened. On this rooftop, the summer promises to be cool and filled with outstanding music. More concerts and cultural events are expected in August, with IDBank once again serving as the general partner.       

ArmInfo. Starting August 1, the Food Safety Inspection Body will initiate comprehensive inspections across the food delivery sector, according to the  agency's press service.

ArmInfo.Ameriabank's retail banking development strategy is based on three pillars: expanding the customer base, providing high-quality service, and  creating a digital ecosystem for customers, as stated by Arman  Barseghyan, Ameriabank's Director of Retail Banking, during a press  conference on July 28.

ArmInfo.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's short- sighted policies will only worsen  the country's agricultural crisis in the near future. This opinion  was shared by Mesrop Arakelyan, co-founder of the "Country to Live"  party, on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Republic of Armenia has reported the  exposure of another major tax evasion scheme within the country's  fuel sector.

ArmInfo. According to indicators published by the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Republic of Armenia for the first half of 2026, Ardshinbank ranks as Armenia’s No. 1 taxpayer in terms of direct taxes paid and is among the top three largest taxpayers in the country.

ArmInfo.  While other countries are working on their own economic policies, the Armenian authorities are busy "hijacking" businesses. Narek Karapetyan, a  member of the political council of the "Strong Armenia" bloc, wrote  about this.

ArmInfo.  On July 23, 2026, under the supervision of the Rosselkhoznadzor Office for the  Bryansk, Smolensk, and Kaluga Regions, a large shipment of fresh-cut  roses originating from Armenia was destroyed in the Smolensk Region.  This measure was taken due to serious violations of regulations for  importing quarantine products into Russia. 

ArmInfo. A delegation from the Armenian Ministry of Finance, led by Arshaluys Harutyunyan, Head of the Macroeconomic Policy Department, met with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

ArmInfo.Citizens in Armenia can now authorize a third party to fill out and submit their income tax declarations, according to the press service of the State  Revenue Committee (SRC).

ArmInfo.Aramazd Ghalamkaryan, Chair of the Water Committee of Armenia, along with committee staff and partners from the Ministry of Environment, the  Yerevan Municipality, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), conducted  a study visit to Japan, where the Armenian delegation participated in  the "Armenian-Japanese Partnership for Sustainable Lake Management  and Sustainable Urban Development" experience exchange program.

ArmInfo.With proper management, Armenia can narrow its economic gap with Azerbaijan within a certain period of time. This opinion was expressed by Narek  Karapetyan, a member of the political council of the "Strong Armenia"  bloc, in a video posted on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the industrial producer price index increased significantly in the first  half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, rising from 102.1%  to 108.9%. This was observed against the backdrop of improved annual  performance in the industrial sector, which rebounded from a 12.1%  contraction to a 10.8% growth rate, reaching AMD 1.5 trillion  ($4.1  billion). This is according to preliminary data from the RA  Statistics Committee. A similar upward trend in the industrial PPI  was recorded in June 2026 compared to June 2025, climbing from 102.5%  to 108.8%.  Over this period, industrial performance also shifted  into positive territory, registering a 4% growth rate compared to a  1.2% decline a year prior.

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.9% annually in the first half of  2026 (from 6.3% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial  sector, having managed to reach double-digit growth from the decline,  has recovered as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to  preliminary data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of  Armenia, foreign trade is still in decline, but only slightly, in  contrast to the significant decline a year ago.

ArmInfo.  Azerbaijan is actively occupying the markets that Armenia is rapidly abandoning. Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP), stated this  in his new address, delivered from the Kentron Penitentiary  Institution.

ArmInfo. The 10th Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 kicked off on the shores of Lake Sevan on July 26, bringing together startups from around the world, investors,  representatives of venture capital funds and technology companies,  mentors, leading industry experts, and innovation ecosystem leaders.