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ContourGlobal and Ardshinbank together for the Bank’s largest financing transaction in Armenia's ene...

Electricity generation in Armenia ups by 7.1% over first eight months to 6.5 billion kWh

In Armenia, copper and molybdenum concentrate production drop from January to August, while zinc co...

Manufacturing production in Armenia declines by 13.2% during first eight months, totaling 1.2 trilli...

Politics

Pashinyan commends Putin's role in enhancing relationship between Armenia and Russia

07.10.2025, 17:13

On Tuesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan engaged in a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by the Armenian government press service.

BREAKING

ContourGlobal and Ardshinbank together for the Bank’s largest financing transaction in Armenia's ene...

Electricity generation in Armenia ups by 7.1% over first eight months to 6.5 billion kWh

In Armenia, copper and molybdenum concentrate production drop from January to August, while zinc co...

Manufacturing production in Armenia declines by 13.2% during first eight months, totaling 1.2 trilli...

Economy

Industrial production in Armenia saw a decline of 7.8% during the first eight months, totaling 1.8 trillion drams.

07.10.2025, 15:46

Politics

Armenia's second president describes country's EU membership process as sham

07.10.2025, 12:36

Politics

Armenia obtained no results, but acquired problems: Robert Kocharyan on Washington meeting

07.10.2025, 11:58

Economy

Contour Global Completes $135 Million Refinancing of Three Vorotan Cascade Hydropower Plant Portfolio through Ardshinbank

07.10.2025, 10:35

Politics

European Integration Department being created within Armenian Foreign Ministry

A European Integration Department is being created within the Armenian Foreign Ministry. As reported by Armenpress, this department will function independently from the Foreign Ministry's European Department as a distinct professional entity.

07.10.2025, 10:34

Politics

Former Armenian Ombudsman Arman Tatoyan announced his entry into politics

Arman Tatoyan, head of the Tatoyan Center for Law and Justice and former Armenian Ombudsman, announced his intention to enter politics.

06.10.2025, 17:48

Economy

Armenia's foreign trade turnover decreased by 41.1% over first eight months, amounting to $12.9 billion

Armenia's foreign and mutual trade turnover in January-August 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, decreased by 41.1%, amounting to $12,942,748.6 thousand, according to the website of the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

06.10.2025, 16:48

Economy

More than 17,000 people died in Armenia in the first eight months, a 0.8% increase

In Armenia, 17,210 people died from January to July 2025, a 0.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the Statistical Committee of Armenia.

06.10.2025, 14:58

Economy

Birth rate in Armenia decreased by 6.3% in eight months

The birth rate in Armenia decreased by 6.3% from January to August 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Statistical Committee of Armenia.

06.10.2025, 14:56

Business

Yerevan City Hall intends to tighten conditions for developers

The allocation of benefits to developers in the upcoming year will be contingent upon the effective organization of construction sites, stated today Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan.

06.10.2025, 13:54

Interview

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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

Business

Moody's assigns Acba Bank its highest possible rating in Armenia

The international rating agency Moody's has assigned Armenian Acba Bank a long-term national and foreign currency deposit rating, along with an issuer rating of Ba3, which comes with a stable outlook, as reported by the bank's press service.

06.10.2025, 12:06

Business

Some $500 million planned for expansion of Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan

American International Airports, an Argentine company owned by Eduardo Eurnekian, an Argentine national of Armenian heritage, which operates Armenia's main Zvartnots airport, intends to invest $500 million over a decade to expand the facility's size, thereby reinforcing Armenia's position as a competitive hub in the region.

06.10.2025, 11:39

Business

Istak Distillery partners with Acba Leasing to start production of calvados (VIDEO)

Istak Distillery is crafting the Armenian calvados "Сharline" from apples that have matured under the Armenian sun, utilizing French technology, as reported by the press service of Aсba Bank.

05.10.2025, 19:20

Politics

Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan sentenced to two years in prison

Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, the Primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, has received a two-year prison sentence.

03.10.2025, 20:08

Economy

In September, gasoline prices in Armenia experienced a decline of 1.1%

According to a report from the Statistical Committee of Armenia (Armstat), gasoline prices decreased by 1.1% in September 2025 in comparison to September 2024, while diesel fuel prices rose by 1.5%.

03.10.2025, 17:17

Economy

Year-on-year inflation rate in Armenia recorded at 3.7% in September

In September 2025, when compared to September 2024, Armenia's inflation rate stood at 3.7%, reflecting a monthly rise of 0.3%, the Statistical Committee (Armstat) said.

03.10.2025, 15:19

Politics

Pashinyan: Armenia's strategic goal is to transition from raw ore exports to finished product production

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called Armenia's strategic goal the transformation from a country primarily exporting raw ore to one producing finished products.

03.10.2025, 13:47

Economy

Armenia's mining exports may surpass $3 billion in 5-6 years – head of the Union of Miners and Metallurgists

In the next 5-6 years, driven by the production of copper, molybdenum, and gold, Armenia's mining exports could potentially exceed $3 billion, according to Vardan Janyan, the head of the Union of Miners and Metallurgists and First Deputy General Director of Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMK).

03.10.2025, 13:36

Video

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How “trade wars” will change the global market: political scientist, economist Hrant Mikayelyan

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