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Ardshinbank is Armenia’s 1 taxpayer in direct taxes

Over 1,800 violations were identified in the Armenian food sector in 2025, with fines totaling 339 m...

Estonia to open embassy in Armenia in 2026

Pashinyan: The process of assessing the market value of ENA is underway

Economy

Armenia's foreign trade turnover decreased by 29% in 2025, amounting to $21.4 billion

30.01.2026, 14:09

According to current statistics, Armenia's foreign trade turnover in 2025 amounted to $21,430.3 million, a 29% decrease compared to 2024, the Statistical Committee reports.

BREAKING

Ardshinbank is Armenia’s 1 taxpayer in direct taxes

Over 1,800 violations were identified in the Armenian food sector in 2025, with fines totaling 339 m...

Estonia to open embassy in Armenia in 2026

Pashinyan: The process of assessing the market value of ENA is underway

Economy

Electricity generation in Armenia increased by 3.4% in 2025

30.01.2026, 13:50

Economy

Consumer prices in Armenia increased by 3.3% last year

30.01.2026, 13:48

Economy

Average monthly salary in Armenia increased by 5.6% in 2025

30.01.2026, 13:04

Economy

Economic activity in Armenia increased by 9.1% in 2025

30.01.2026, 13:03

Economy

Pensioners aged 65+ in Armenia have used medical services worth 4.92 billion drams through the health insurance system – Pashinyan

As of the evening of January 29, 2026, 50,073 pensioners aged 65+ have used the health insurance system in Armenia and received medical services worth 4.92 billion drams, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced.

30.01.2026, 11:25

Technology

Synchronization with Azerbaijan's power grid will give Armenia opportunity to increase electricity exports, says Prime Minister

The synchronization of Armenia's and Azerbaijan's power grids will enable Armenia to tap into new electricity export markets and enhance supply volumes, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said today.

29.01.2026, 17:48

Politics

Armenian Prime Minister Expects for Progress in Relations with Turkey

Normalizing relations between Armenia and Turkey is crucial, and the time is long overdue for these developments to take place, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

29.01.2026, 15:50

Business

"AI Qez Ban": How Yerevan Discussed What and How to Learn in the AI Era

The first offline event of the "AI Qez Ban" community took place in Yerevan, bringing together participants of the reArmenia Academy's educational project, business representatives, and AI experts.

29.01.2026, 15:44

Economy

Yerevan Mayor Announces New Construction Start Dates for Road Between Isakov and Arshakunyats Avenues

The construction of the highway linking Isakov and Arshakunyats Avenues in Yerevan is set to commence in the spring of 2026, as stated by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan.

29.01.2026, 15:13

Politics

Armenia is working with all partners in the nuclear energy sector - Pashinyan

Armenia is currently working with all partners in the nuclear energy sector, particularly from France, the United States, Russia, and South Korea, said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

29.01.2026, 13:45

Interview

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20 years of “Novosti-Armenia”: A conversation with Director General Galina Davidyan about trust, meaning, and the future of journalism

25.11.2025, 12:44

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

Economy

Strategic program for the development of science for 2026–2030 approved in Armenia

During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government greenlit a strategic initiative aimed at the advancement of science for the years 2026 to 2030.

29.01.2026, 13:21

Economy

Armenian Foreign Minister hopes peace agreement with Azerbaijan will be signed in coming months

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan hopes that the peace agreement with Azerbaijan will be signed in the coming months.

28.01.2026, 17:49

Business

Ardshinbank Chairman of the Board and Brand Ambassador Artur Aleksanyan Visited the Patients of the "Zinvori Tun" Rehabilitation Center

On January 26, Ardshinbank Chairman of the Board Artak Ananyan and Brand Ambassador, Olympic Champion Artur Aleksanyan visited the patients of the “Zinvori Tun” Rehabilitation Center.

28.01.2026, 11:38

Politics

Prime Minister spoke about reforms in the Armed Forces and peace with Azerbaijan

In his congratulatory message on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian Armed Forces, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the country's army has not and will not have missions beyond defending the internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Armenia.

28.01.2026, 11:01

Politics

Papoyan: Yerevan and Baku have agreed to transport liquefied natural gas through Azerbaijan

Yerevan and Baku have reached an agreement on the railway transportation of liquefied natural gas and bitumen through Azerbaijan.

28.01.2026, 09:25

Economy

EDB expects Armenia's economic growth to exceed 5% in 2026

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) anticipates that Armenia's economy will maintain a growth rate exceeding 5% in 2026.

27.01.2026, 12:30

Business

Sirius Capital plans to place registered coupon bonds worth 1.5 billion drams

YEREVAN, January 26. /ARKA/. From January 26, 2026, until January 31, 2026 (inclusive), “Sirius Capital” CJSC plans to conduct a public offering of registered, dematerialized coupon bonds issued by "UITExpo" LLC under the following terms:

26.01.2026, 18:11

Economy

Recovery of exports and imports in Armenia in November signaled normalization of trade flows – World Bank

In November 2025, Armenia's imports and exports rebounded after months of contraction, signaling a normalization of trade flows following the phasing-out of re-exports, according to World Bank's 'Armenia Monthly Economic Update – January 2026. '

26.01.2026, 17:39

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11.04.2025, 11:24

How not to lose money: Internet scams. Samvel Martirosyan

27.06.2024, 13:41

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19.06.2024, 13:37