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IMF: Armenia's GDP growth projected to reach 5% in 2025, with inflation expected to align with the C...

Regulator has closed two ‘’Zaviki Kars’’ brand catering establishments due to sanitary violations

Armenian government proposes to simplify the filing of personal income tax returns

Delimitation of Armenian-Azerbaijani border and opening of communications not directly interconnec...

Economy

Armenia's draft state budget for 2026 aims to maintain macro-fiscal stability – IMF

17.10.2025, 18:19

Armenia's draft 2026 budget targeting a deficit of 4.5 percent of GDP, aims to preserve macro-fiscal stability while supporting Armenia’s priority spending needs, including on social protection, security, health, education, and infrastructure, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement following the visit of the Fund's mission led by Alexander Timan to Yerevan from September 17-30.

BREAKING

IMF: Armenia's GDP growth projected to reach 5% in 2025, with inflation expected to align with the C...

Regulator has closed two ‘’Zaviki Kars’’ brand catering establishments due to sanitary violations

Armenian government proposes to simplify the filing of personal income tax returns

Delimitation of Armenian-Azerbaijani border and opening of communications not directly interconnec...

Politics

Armenia is swiftly emerging as an appealing destination for global business, says British Ambassador

17.10.2025, 15:30

Politics

EU investment in Armenia is projected to reach €2.5 billion, according to Maragos

17.10.2025, 13:39

Business

Armenia Extends Tax Exemptions for Newly Imported Electric Vehicles

16.10.2025, 16:49

Politics

"There can be no other projects on Armenian territory except the 'Crossroads of Peace' and TRIPP": Pashinyan on Aliyev's statements

16.10.2025, 15:01

Politics

Armenian Prime Minister on Armenian prisoners in Baku: Work is underway every day

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded to an inquiry during a press briefing concerning the status of Armenian prisoners detained in Azerbaijan.

16.10.2025, 13:27

Economy

Armenia has already purchased 192,000 tons of grapes this year, says Economy Minister

One of the key processes of the agricultural season in Armenia—grape procurement—is nearing completion. To date, 192,000 tons of grapes have already been purchased, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced on Facebook.

16.10.2025, 12:52

Society

Truck drivers protest in Yerevan: Armenian authorities promise to address the issue of migrants' length of stay in Russia

On Thursday, Armenian truck drivers again protested outside the government building in Yerevan.

16.10.2025, 12:23

Society

Activities of cybercrime group being investigated in Armenia; 16 people involved in the case

A criminal case involving large-scale embezzlement using computer systems and money laundering through a call center is being investigated in Armenia; 16 people are involved, the Investigative Committee reports.

16.10.2025, 11:31

Politics

Armenian court extends Samvel Karapetyan's pretrial detention for another month

Armenia's Anti-Corruption Court has extended the pretrial detention of Tashir Group president Samvel Karapetyan for another 30 days, his lawyer, Aram Vardevanyan, told reporters.

16.10.2025, 09:49

Politics

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has announced repression and illegal criminal prosecution of clergy

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has announced the illegal criminal prosecution of clergy as yet another manifestation of the systematic anti-church campaign by the Armenian authorities.

16.10.2025, 05:23

Interview

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Armenian "Oscar" in digital world: how the Armenia Digital Awards competition is changing the market

28.04.2025, 14:49

President of Capital Club Grigor Arakelyan: Business clubs are a game in the major league

11.03.2025, 11:00

Untapped potential: TCF co-founder on opportunities and prospects of crowdfunding in Armenia (EXCLUSIVE)

18.02.2025, 16:21

Armenia's Shift Towards the EU Could Inflict Severe Economic Pain – Financier (EXCLUSIVE)

14.02.2025, 10:55

Tourism

Armenia nominated for the prestigious World Travel Awards 2025

Armenia has been nominated for the title of World's Leading Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards 2025, the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Armenia announced.

16.10.2025, 05:16

Politics

A rally in Yerevan in support of arrested Tashir Group president and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan will be held on October 18

The "Mer Dzevov" movement will hold a rally in Yerevan on October 18 in support of arrested Tashir Group president and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan, according to one of his supporters, Aleksan Aleksanyan.

16.10.2025, 05:15

Business

200 Scholarships for Best Students. Ameriabank Announces a Contest for the Second Year in a Row

Ameriabank is launching the “My Armenia, My Future” scholarship contest for the students of public and private universities in Armenia for the second year in a row.

16.10.2025, 05:13

Politics

Armenia and the United States confirmed their readiness to deepen their defense partnership - RA Defense Ministry

Armenia and the United States confirmed their readiness to deepen their defense partnership.

16.10.2025, 05:08

Tourism

Armenian passport falls two places in Henley & Partners ranking

According to the 2025 ranking released by the consulting firm Henley & Partners, the Armenian passport is currently positioned at 76th place.

15.10.2025, 13:28

Society

Armenia to Eliminate Age Limits for IVF

The Standing Committee on Healthcare of the National Assembly of Armenia has approved amendments to the Law on Reproductive Health and Human Reproductive Rights.

15.10.2025, 12:57

Society

Armenia set to implement electronic system for state registration of property rights

Armenia is preparing to launch an electronic system for the state registration of property rights, announced today Suren Tovmasyan, the head of the Cadastre Committee.

15.10.2025, 12:08

Society

In 2026, individuals aged 65 and older will be incorporated into Armenia's health insurance system

In the initial phase of the health insurance implementation in Armenia set for 2026, individuals aged 65 and above will be integrated into the system, with their insurance premiums being funded by the state, as announced by Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan.

15.10.2025, 11:20

Video

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How “trade wars” will change the global market: political scientist, economist Hrant Mikayelyan

15.04.2025, 10:51

The impact of "trade wars" on the global market. What developments should we expect? Vardan Aramyan

11.04.2025, 11:24

How not to lose money: Internet scams. Samvel Martirosyan

27.06.2024, 13:41

How to Make Armenia a Country of Artificial Intelligence Technologies: Rem Darbinyan

19.06.2024, 13:37