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March 17, 2026
Economy
More than 1,400 houses will be built in Armenian communities under a state quota of 16 million drams
The Armenian government will finance the construction of at least 1,417 new houses in several border and non-border settlements as part of a state program.
17.03.2026, 19:10
Economy
Central Bank of Armenia pointed out the risks of economic growth concentration in construction and services
The concentration of economic growth in the construction and services sectors in Armenia is a concern for the Central Bank of Armenia from an inclusive perspective, stated Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan.
17.03.2026, 18:07
Economy
EDB: Armenia's economy grew by 7.2% in 2025, with growth forecast at 5.3% in 2026
Armenia's economy grew by 7.2% in 2025, with growth forecast at 5.3% in 2026, according to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) forecast.
17.03.2026, 18:06
Economy
Armenia plans measures to reduce road accidents: a "road map," Safe Points, and drones
Armenia plans to develop a "road map" for road accidents, announced Vaghinak Yeghiazaryan, Executive Director of the RA Auto Insurers' Bureau.
17.03.2026, 17:41
Business
Weakening economic growth and high inflation are possible in the US, which could impact Armenia – Central Bank Governor
An unfavorable situation could develop in the US, with a significant weakening of economic growth and high inflation, stated Martin Galstyan, Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia.
17.03.2026, 17:17
Business
Central Bank assessed impact of escalation in Middle East on inflation in Armenia
The escalation of the situation in the Middle East could have an additional impact on inflation in Armenia within the range of 1.2-1.7%, stated Central Bank of Armenia Chairman Martin Galstyan, responding to a question from ARKA news agency.
17.03.2026, 16:36
Economy
Central Bank of Armenia maintains the refinancing rate at 6.5%
At its meeting on March 17, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia maintained the refinancing rate at 6.50% for the third consecutive time.
17.03.2026, 12:36
Economy
Head of the Armenian regulator named two most problematic markets for competition (EXCLUSIVE)
The fuel and marketplace markets are the most problematic in Armenia, Gegham Gevorgyan, head of the RA Commission for the Protection of Competition and Consumer Interests, told the ARKA news agency on Monday.
17.03.2026, 12:14
Politics
Armenian Foreign Minister will pay a working visit to Oman
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a working visit to the Sultanate of Oman from March 17-19, the Armenian Foreign Ministry press service reported.
17.03.2026, 11:15
Economy
Economic activity in Armenia in January was in line with the same level a year earlier – WB
Economic activity in January remained robust at 7.6 percent (yoy) and broadly in line with the 7.3 percent (yoy) recorded in January of the previous year, stated in the World Bank’s “Armenia Monthly Economic Update – March 2026” review.
17.03.2026, 11:13
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