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January 14, 2026
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Business entities in Armenia not forced to purchase Azerbaijani gasoline, says regulator head
Not a single business entity in Armenia was forced to purchase gasoline imported from Azerbaijan, stated Gegham Gevorgyan, Chairman of the Commission for the Protection of Competition and Consumer Interests.
14.01.2026, 19:20
Society
Armenian serviceman found dead in a military unit
An Armenian serviceman was found dead in a military unit, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.
14.01.2026, 17:13
Tourism
Armenian passport ranks 71st in Henley & Partners' 2026 Passport Index
Armenia ranked 71st in Henley & Partners' 2026 Passport Index, improving its position by three spots compared to the previous year.
14.01.2026, 16:55
Politics
Four Armenian prisoners returned by Azerbaijan to Armenia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that Azerbaijan has returned four Armenian captives to Armenia.
14.01.2026, 16:45
Politics
Pashinyan: Armenia is moving towards EU standards while maintaining its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union
Armenia is moving towards compliance with EU standards while maintaining its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this during a panel discussion entitled "Armenia and the World: At the Crossroads of Risks and Opportunities."
14.01.2026, 15:31
Politics
Tehran thinks Armenia is becoming a center of operations for forces hostile to Iran – Ambassador
The perception is forming in Tehran that Armenia is becoming a center of operations for forces hostile to Iran, stated Khalil Shirgolami, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, commenting on the protests held in recent days outside the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan.
14.01.2026, 15:29
Politics
Regional stability paves the way for major investment: Pashinyan on TRIPP statement
Regional stability paves the way for major investment and capital inflows, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated during a panel discussion entitled "Armenia and the World: At the Crossroads of Risks and Opportunities."
14.01.2026, 13:44
Economy
Armenia Considering Abolishing the "Air Tax"
Armenia is not ruling out the possibility of abolishing the "air tax."
14.01.2026, 12:43
Politics
Mirzoyan explained why Armenia will only own 26% of the shares of TRIPP Development Company
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan answered a question about why Armenia will only own 26% of the shares of TRIPP Development Company, which will develop the Trump Path to International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project.
14.01.2026, 11:30
Politics
Mirzoyan: TRIPP project is multilayered and strengthens Armenia's role as a regional hub
The TRIPP project is multilayered, stated Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.
14.01.2026, 11:09
Economy
Armenia's foreign trade turnover for the first 11 months has dropped by 33.2%, totalling $18.9 billion. Russia is at the forefront, with China and the UAE following closely behind
The volume of Armenia's foreign and mutual trade from January to November 2025, in comparison to the same timeframe in 2024, has decreased by 33.2%, reaching $18,908,366.3 thousand, as reported by the Statistical Committee.
14.01.2026, 10:24
Business
Ruling faction nominates Martin Galstyan for post of Chairman of Central Bank of Armenia
Following discussions, the ruling Civil Contract party's board has decided to nominate Martin Galstyan for the position of Chairman of the Central Bank, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced.
14.01.2026, 10:04
Economy
World Bank improves forecasts for the growth of the Armenian economy in 2025 and 2026
According to the January report titled "Global Economic Prospects, January 2026," the World Bank anticipates that Armenia's economy will expand by 5.2% in 2025, 4.9% in 2026, and 4.7% in 2027.
14.01.2026, 09:21
Business
Armenia and United States of America release joint statement on TRIPP project
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the Republic of Armenia and the United States on January 13 following a meeting of Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary on State Marco Rubio in Washington, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.
14.01.2026, 09:11
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Geographical and political restrictions shape the current structure of Armenia's foreign economic relations. the country has no access to the sea, and closed borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan concentrate trade routes on Georgian and Iranian routes.
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