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BREAKING

Armenia's service sector grew by 11.5% in Q1, reaching AMD 865.3 billion

Construction volume in Armenia increased by 13.6% in Q1 to AMD 77.6 bln

Armenia Recovers $536 Million in Illegally Acquired Assets Since 2018 – Prosecutor General

Armenia aims to remove obstacles to develop trade turnover with Georgia

Society

Armenian citizens can take advantage of VTB's medical tourism project

13.05.2025, 18:39

VTB has announced the launch of a new project designed to attract patients from CIS countries and other friendly states for medical treatment in Russia, the press service of VTB (Armenia) reported.

BREAKING

Armenia's service sector grew by 11.5% in Q1, reaching AMD 865.3 billion

Construction volume in Armenia increased by 13.6% in Q1 to AMD 77.6 bln

Armenia Recovers $536 Million in Illegally Acquired Assets Since 2018 – Prosecutor General

Armenia aims to remove obstacles to develop trade turnover with Georgia

Politics

Armenia and Great Britain to stimulate cooperation by appointing military attachés in both countries

13.05.2025, 18:02

Business

Armenia seeks solution for alcohol exports: talks with Georgia underway

13.05.2025, 17:04

Economy

Draft of the new law "On Investments" developed by the Ministry of Economy of Armenia has been published

13.05.2025, 16:02

Economy

Cargo transportation volume in Armenia increased by 0.7% in Q1, while passenger transportation decreased by 26.7%

13.05.2025, 16:00

Economy

EBRD leaves Armenia’s economic growth forecast unchanged for 2025 and 2026, but points out risks

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects Armenia’s GDP growth to be 5% by the end of 2025 and 4.5% by the end of 2026.

13.05.2025, 14:58

Economy

Georgia to issue statement on Armenian alcohol exporters

Official Tbilisi will issue a statement on the issue of Armenian alcohol exporters.

13.05.2025, 14:39

Politics

U.S. Embassy in Yerevan announces the transition to a new website for visa appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan is moving to a new website for scheduling and submitting documents for immigrant (IV) and nonimmigrant (NIV) visas, starting May 30.

13.05.2025, 13:37

Tourism

To Europe without a visa - is it ever possible?

Given the current fluidity in international politics, one might ponder whether Armenia can realistically anticipate a successful resolution to the visa liberalization discussion. As it stands, Europe seems to be leaning towards bolstering its borders and tightening control measures, which does not bode well for ordinary tourists from outside.

13.05.2025, 12:49

Politics

Irregular shooting recorded along the border with Azerbaijan - Armenian Defense Ministry

Irregular untargeted shooting is sometimes recorded on the border, Armenian Defense Ministry spokesman Aram Torosyan told Novosti-Armenia news agency.

13.05.2025, 11:32

Politics

Armenian FM to travel to Luxembourg

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will make a working visit to Luxembourg on May 13-14, the press service of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic reports.

13.05.2025, 11:08

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

Armenia surpasses some European countries in terms of service level – international coach

The level of service in Armenia is much better than in some European countries, said international coach in customer service and leadership Aneta Korobkina, who has many years of experience in the personnel development industry and, including customer service.

12.05.2025, 17:03

Business

VTB (Armenia) increased the volume of loans issued based on the borrower's credit history by 2.5 times

The volume of loans issued to small businesses under the New Partner program in the first quarter of 2025 exceeded 160 million drams.

12.05.2025, 16:42

Society

Pro-government MP proposes to raise the maximum age of conscription

Armenian MP from the ruling Civil Contract party Hayk Sargsyan unveiled at a press conference today a set of amendments to the Law On Military Service and the Status of a Serviceman, which call for increasing the maximum age for military service from the current 27 years to 37 years.

12.05.2025, 16:32

Politics

Armenian Parliament Ratifies Agreement on Automobile Freight Transportation with Kazakhstan

On Monday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified the protocol on amendments and additions to the Armenian-Kazakh Agreement "On Automobile Communications", signed on November 6, 2006.

12.05.2025, 14:23

Politics

Robert Kocharyan and Family Face Asset Seizure: 22 Properties, Cash, Bonds Targeted by Authorities

Prosecutor General of Armenia Anna Vardapetyan has published a list of property belonging to the family of the second President of the Republic of Armenia Robert Kocharyan, which the department intends to confiscate in favor of the state.

12.05.2025, 12:17

Business

New FEZ to be created in Myler ski resort in Armenia

The Armenian government made a decision today to create a new free economic zone (FEZ) MyLer in the Yegipatrush community of the Aragatsotn region.

08.05.2025, 18:09

Politics

Azerbaijani troops open fire on Armenian village in Syunik, damaging roof of residential building

On May 7, at around 22:22, Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire in the direction of the Khnatsakh village in Syunik region damaging the roof of a residential building, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry reported

08.05.2025, 17:47

Economy

Gross output of agriculture, forestry and fisheries in Armenia increased by 10% in Q1

In the first quarter of 2025, the gross output of Armenia's agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors amounted to about 121.5 billion drams in current prices, increasing by 10% compared to the same period in 2024, the National Statistical Committee reports.

08.05.2025, 17:41

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