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Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Electric Networks of Armenia" admitted that he could be detai...

Armenia's foreign trade almost halves to $7.9 billion in 5 months of 2025

Armenian Parliament votes to allow criminal prosecution of two opposition MPs

More than 11,100 people died in Armenia in five months, a decline of 0.3%

Economy

A €14.8 million solid waste management program launched in Armenia with the support of the EBRD

08.07.2025, 16:01

A solid waste management program designed for Armenian regions of Kotayk and Gegharkunik has been launched in the community of Hrazdan, the administrative center of Kotayk.

BREAKING

Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Electric Networks of Armenia" admitted that he could be detai...

Armenia's foreign trade almost halves to $7.9 billion in 5 months of 2025

Armenian Parliament votes to allow criminal prosecution of two opposition MPs

More than 11,100 people died in Armenia in five months, a decline of 0.3%

Economy

Jazeera Airways flight from Kuwait welcomed by Zvarnots International Airport

08.07.2025, 16:00

Economy

Production of manufacturing industry in Armenia decreased by 21.5% in 5 months, amounting to 685.5 billion drams

08.07.2025, 15:39

Politics

Pashinyan said he wants to free Holy Etchmiadzin from the "anti-Christian and dissolute" leadership

08.07.2025, 13:19

Society

Criminal case on money laundering and tax evasion solved in Armenia, searches conducted

08.07.2025, 13:16

Economy

Over 1,500 trucks with apricots from Armenia crossed the border with Russia - Papoyan

From July 1 to 7, 1,507 trucks loaded with apricots were exported from Armenia; they have already crossed the border with the Russian Federation, said Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan.

08.07.2025, 11:37

Politics

Investigative actions are being conducted at the main office of the Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC - Investigative Committee

Investigative actions are being conducted at the main office of the Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC in Yerevan, which belongs to the president of the Tashir Group, philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan.

08.07.2025, 10:39

Economy

Industrial output in Armenia decreased by 14.1% in 5 months, amounting to approximately 1 trillion drams

The industrial output in Armenia in January-May 2025 amounted to 1,030,846.9 million drams (in current prices), decreasing by 14.1% compared to January-May 2024.

08.07.2025, 10:07

Business

Moody's upgrades Converse Bank's ratings

Moody's Ratings has upgraded Converse Bank CJSC's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1, aligning the Bank’s rating with Armenia’s sovereign rating.

07.07.2025, 17:10

Business

Ameriabank acted as a fintech partner for Tech Week Vanadzor

One of the largest technology events of the year, Tech Week 2025, took place on July 4-6 in Vanadzor. Ameriabank joined the three-day celebration as a fintech partner, according to the bank's press service.

07.07.2025, 16:36

Society

Birth rate in Armenia down 7.4% in January-May

The birth rate in Armenia dropped by 7.4% in January-May 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, the National Statistical Committee said.

07.07.2025, 15:58

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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

Economy

Almost 50 trucks with Armenian cognac entered Russia - Papoyan

Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced the dispatch of another batch of Armenian cognac to Russia.

07.07.2025, 11:33

Politics

Nikol Pashinyan has nothing to do in Armenia - Samvel Karapetyan said he is ready to fight for Armenia

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his government have no connection with the future of the Armenian people, says in a new statement by Tashir Group President and benefactor Samvel Karapetyan, who is currently in the Armenian National Security Service detention center.

07.07.2025, 07:50

Economy

Risks of investor outflow and damage to economy – experts on nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia

On July 3, the Armenian National Assembly passed in the second and final reading legislative amendments to the laws On the Public Services Regulatory Authority and On Energy, allowing the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA).

04.07.2025, 17:36

Politics

Alen Simonyan says charges brought against Samvel Karapetyan not related to politics

Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan said today that the charges brought against Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan in Armenia are not related to politics.

04.07.2025, 16:25

Economy

Food products in Armenia in June increased in price by 6.2% over a year, and decreased by 3.5% over a month

Prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages in June 2025 compared to June 2024 increased by 6.2%, and decreased by 3.5% over a month. This is evidenced by the data of the report of the National Statistical Committee of Armenia.

04.07.2025, 15:47

Politics

Samvel Karapetyan's lawyers will file lawsuits to restore his business reputation and rights

A team of lawyers representing Russia-based billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, who is head of the Tashir Group, is filing and will continue to file lawsuits with the aim of restoring his business reputation and violated rights established by the legislation on defamatory public statements and publications.

04.07.2025, 12:32

Politics

Pashinyan to Trump: Armenia aims to expand cooperation with US in trade and other areas

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the national holiday, Independence Day. The message reads:

04.07.2025, 11:17

Economy

Gasoline in Armenia fell in price by 7.6% in June, and diesel fuel by 10.9%

Gasoline in Armenia in June 2025 compared to June 2024 fell in price by 7.6%, and diesel fuel by 10.9%.

04.07.2025, 10:34

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15.04.2025, 10:51

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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