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Interview

Withdrawal from EAEU could have serious consequences for Armenia amid the struggle between West and East — economist (EXCLUSIVE)

Withdrawing from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) could have serious consequences for Armenia, given the ongoing struggle between the West and the East, according to economist Hrant Mikayelyan.

22.10.2026, 12:20

Economy

Economist comments on Pashinyan's statement about “43% economic growth after 2018”

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's claim of a 43% economic growth following the 2018 “velvet” revolution has drawn criticism for being misleading and failing to accurately reflect the nation’s economic reality, according to economist Hrant Mikayelyan.

29.04.2025, 18:04

Economy

Armenian economist says expectations from Crossroads of Peace project are negative

In an exclusive interview with Novosti Armenia news agency Hrant Mikayelyan, an economist and researcher at the Caucasus Institute in Yerevan, said expectations from the Crossroads of Peace project, designed and promoted by the government of Armenia are negative.

21.11.2023, 12:43

Politics

Local elections in Yerevan expose crisis of Armenia's political system - political scientist

The September 17 elections to the Yerevan Council of Elders have exposed the crisis of Armenia’s political system, political analyst Hrant Mikayelyan said.

19.09.2023, 12:55

Economy

Less than it should have been: economist on S&P's upgrade of Armenia's credit rating (exclusive)

Less than it should have been, said economist Hrant Mikayelyan in an exclusive interview with ARKA news agency, when asked to comment on the latest upgrade of Armenia's sovereign credit ratings by S&P Global Ratings.

29.08.2023, 13:49

Economy

How Armenia profits from crisis: economist Hrant Mikayelyan on factors behind Armenia's growth

In an interview with Civilnet Armenian economist Hrant Mikayelyan says the first half growth of 11.8% is largely compensatory after a 7.2% decline in the pandemic 2020, and 5.7% growth in 2021.

05.08.2022, 14:14

Business

Economist points out huge risks for Armenia from open border with Turkey

The open border with Turkey poses geopolitical and economic risks for Armenia, economist and senior researcher at the Caucasus Institute in Yerevan Hrant Mikayelyan said speaking in the podcast of the Novosti-Armenia telegram channel.

07.02.2022, 13:26

Economy

Armenian economist questions prime minister’s statement about average wage growth in 2021

Armenian economist Hrant Mikayelyan questioned a recent statement by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan who claimed that the average monthly salary rose in 2021 December to 277, 661 drams.

07.02.2022, 11:07