New law supposed to protect investors in Armenia
 Thursday, February 19 2026,

ArmInfo.The Armenian government approved the draft law "On Investments" at its 19th  session.

FLYONE ARMENIA offers ticket sales promotion to its customers
 Thursday, February 19 2026,

ArmInfo.FLYONE ARMENIA will hold a one-day ticket sales promotion on February 19, 2026, to a number of popular destinations.

AirBaltic launches Yerevan-Riga-Yerevan flights 
 Thursday, February 19 2026,

ArmInfo. AirBaltic will launch Yerevan-Riga-Yerevan flights starting May 2. This was  announced following a meeting between Lusine Gevorgyan, Chairperson of the Tourism Committee, Edite Medne, Latvian Ambassador to Armenia, and Armen Ghasaboghlyan, Honorary Consul of Latvia in Armenia.

EBRD to provide EUR 6mln grant to Armenia for construction of Yerevan  Customs and Logistics Center
 Thursday, February 19 2026,

ArmInfo.At its 19th session, the Government of Armenia approved a draft decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia "On approving the grant agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Yerevan Customs and Logistics Center project in the amount of ?6 million."

Armenia triples exports of brandy over last ten years 
 Thursday, February 19 2026,

ArmInfo. Brandy production in 2024 amounted to 19.9 million liters, a 7.4% decrease compared to 2022 and a 1.2% increase compared to 2023. This is stated in a report prepared by the consulting company Modex as part of the "Development of the Private Sector and Vocational Education and Training in  Armenia" program, implemented on behalf of the German Government.

In Armenia, 85% of microprocessing cards have NFC chips 
 Wednesday, February 18 2026,

ArmInfo. As of January 1, 2026, Armenian plastic market had over 5 million cards, with the  annual growth decreasing from 16.3% to 15.8%. Meanwhile, microprocessing cards with NFC chips experienced a slowdown in growth from 32% to 25%, totaling 4.3 million, which accounts  85% of the total number of cards, according to data from the Central Bank of  Armenia.

2025 Corruption Perceptions Index results published
 Wednesday, February 18 2026,

ArmInfo. Experts from the Luys Foundation have analyzed the 2025 Corruption Perceptions  Index report, published by Transparency International.

Ameriabank Opens a New Branch in Artashat: Special Offers for New Customers
 Wednesday, February 18 2026,

ArmInfo.Ameriabank keeps expanding its branch network to be closer to clients in their communities. This time, the Bank has opened a new branch in the town of Artashat in the Ararat region. Artashat is Ameriabank’s 29th branch and the first in the Ararat region.

ArmInfo Financial Rating: Increase in MTPL tariffs boosts Armenia`s  insurance market profitability
 Wednesday, February 18 2026,

ArmInfo.A significant rise in compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (MTPL)  tariffs effective February 2025 has enabled insurance companies to enhance their efficiency and achieve significant profits. This information is based on the Financial Rating of Armenian Insurance Companies data as of December 31, 2025, prepared by the ArmInfo Investment Company using published financial reports and  requested indicators from insurance companies.

Dangerous Generosity: IDBank Warns of a Rise in Fake Online Surveys
 Wednesday, February 18 2026,

ArmInfo.In the Armenian segment of social media, cases of financial fraud disguised as marketing research have become more frequent. Fraudsters, using the brands of various Armenian banks and other large commercial organizations, promise citizens rewards of several tens of thousands of drams for completing a short sociological survey.

 Wednesday, February 18 2026,

ArmInfo.

Promotion and implementation of inclusive transport infrastructure program among RA Government`s priorities - minister
 Wednesday, February 18 2026,

ArmInfo. RA Minister of  Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan  received a delegation led by Gert-Jan Koppman, Director-General for  EU Enlargement and Eastern Neighborhood Policy.

UBA Chair: Armenia`s banking system demonstrates high stability  indicators - it is adequately capitalized and has high liquidity
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's banking system is adequately capitalized and has high liquidity, as  stated by Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA),  during a press conference on February 17, noting that the system's capitalization has reached 2.2 trillion drams.

Team Holding`s AMD, USD bonds listed on  Armenia Stock Exchange
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. Team Holding's bonds, placed as part of the first stage, have officially been listed on the Armenian Securities Exchange (AMX). According to Team's press service, the placement of the first tranche was completed ahead of schedule due to strong demand.

Idram, Mediamax and Hayordi Foundation Launch Initiative Ahead of Book Giving Day
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.Ahead of Book Giving Day, celebrated in Armenia on February 19, Mediamax Media Company, Hayordi Foundation and Idram have launched a joint initiative.

Government of Japan, UNDP allocate $5.2 million to enhance   agricultural development in Armenia 
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Armenia has signed a  new program agreement with the Japanese government on cooperation in the agricultural sector totaling $5.2 million, according to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Economy. The goal of the program is to  enhance Agricultural Livelihoods for Refugees and Host Communities in Armenia.

Union of Banks of Armenia: Higher interest rates are a restraining  factor for higher consumer lending growth
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.Interest rates on dram loans in Armenian banks have increased to 17.1% in 2025  (from 16.7% in 2024 and 16.1% in 2022). Daniel Azatyan, head of the Union of Banks of Armenia, announced this at a press conference on February 17.

 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.

The most important task today is to transform existing potential and  knowledge into global technological leadership - Ruben Simonyan
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. The most important task today is to transform existing potential and knowledge  into global technological leadership, as stated by Ruben Simonyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, during his speech at the business forum "Unlocking Armenia's Potential for Global Tech Leaders," organized as part of the 25th anniversary of AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia).

SRC Deputy Chairman, ADB and FAR reps.  discuss policy-based lending  areas  
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.Rafael Gevorgyan, Deputy Chairman of the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of  Armenia, received representatives of the Asian Development Bank and the French Development Agency (Agence Francaise de Developpement).

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