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High level of fire danger expected in the Ararat Valley and Syunik region of Armenia

Farmers affected by flooding in Lori and Tavush will receive 6.6 million drams in support – governme...

Regulator suspends operation of popular cafe in central Yerevan

Armenian government will allocate 1.8 billion drams for the implementation of 15 subvention programs...

Business

Russia tightens requirements for flowers imported from Armenia and issues export permits to seven Armenian companies

11.07.2025, 16:49

In recent weeks, Rosselkhoznadzor (the Russian agricultural watchdog) has tightened the requirements for imported cut flowers from Armenia, citing an increase in contaminated products.

BREAKING

High level of fire danger expected in the Ararat Valley and Syunik region of Armenia

Farmers affected by flooding in Lori and Tavush will receive 6.6 million drams in support – governme...

Regulator suspends operation of popular cafe in central Yerevan

Armenian government will allocate 1.8 billion drams for the implementation of 15 subvention programs...

Economy

Armenia to receive $1.7 million grant from Japan to modernize air quality monitoring system

11.07.2025, 15:28

Business

Ardshinbank Participated in Tech Week Vanadzor 2025

11.07.2025, 13:15

Politics

Lawyer reports new flagrant violations of Ruben Vardanyan's rights in Baku court

11.07.2025, 13:13

Economy

E. coli and salmonella found in cutlets of the popular Armenian brand Biella

11.07.2025, 12:39

Politics

Director of “Tashir Pizza” LLC arrested on suspicion of tax evasion - Investigative Committee of Armenia

Director of Tashir Pizza LLC Vaghinak Ghazaryan has been arrested in Armenia, Kima Avdalyan, press secretary of the Investigative Committee of Armenia, told ARKA news agency on Friday.

11.07.2025, 11:15

Politics

Armenian MFA describes Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting in UAE as 'successful', which can become a basis for advancing the peace process

The Armenian Foreign Ministry described the Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting held yesterday in Abu Dhabi as 'successful' saying that it can become a serious basis for the further implementation of the peace process.

11.07.2025, 10:51

Economy

EFSD releases Regional Economic Review Summer 2025

The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has released the Regional Economic Review "Summer 2025.

11.07.2025, 10:37

Politics

State Department: United States supports efforts to promote peace and stability in South Caucasus

The United States of America supports efforts to promote peace and stability in the South Caucasus, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said at a press briefing, speaking about yesterday's meeting of the heads of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi.

11.07.2025, 10:27

Politics

Pashinyan and Aliyev discussed normalization of interstate relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev discussed various aspects of the agenda for normalization of interstate relations between the two countries at a meeting held in Abu Dhabi on July 10, the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported.

10.07.2025, 15:21

Economy

Armenia to boost tourism and regional infrastructure: €120.5 million loan agreement with IBRD approved

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a proposal to sign a loan agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, a WB structure) under the “Tourism and Regional Infrastructure of Armenia” program for €120.5 million.

10.07.2025, 12:49

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

Politics

Meeting between Pashinyan and Aliyev underway in Abu Dhabi

The meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has started in Abu Dhabi.

10.07.2025, 10:26

Economy

Salmonella and mold: violations found in products of three Yerevan meat processing plants

The Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia reported violations found during quality monitoring of products from three meat processing plants in Yerevan.

10.07.2025, 09:58

Politics

Armenia and EU note progress in partnership based on shared values

Armenia and the EU have noted progress in partnership based on shared values. This is stated in a statement following the 6th meeting of the Armenia-EU Partnership Committee, established on the basis of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), held in Brussels the day before.

09.07.2025, 23:13

Politics

Opposition MP Artur Sargsyan arrested for two months

Following a protracted hearing, a court of general jurisdiction in Yerevan ruled Wednesday to allow the arrest of an opposition MP Artur Sargsyan for two months.

09.07.2025, 23:07

Society

Over 19,000 real estate transactions made in Armenia in May. Their number decreased over the month.

According to the National Statistical Committee, 19,191 real estate transactions were made in Armenia in May 2025, compared to 20,497 transactions in May 2024 and 20,573 transactions in April 2025.

09.07.2025, 19:08

Economy

Cargo transportation in Armenia increased by 1.6% in 5 months, while passenger transportation dropped by 27.7%

According to the National Statistical Committee, the total cargo transportation in Armenia from January to May 2025 amounted to 6,110.9 thousand tons, which is a 1.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

09.07.2025, 17:07

Politics

Armenian and Iranian Defense Ministers Discuss International Agenda and Bilateral Cooperation

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan discussed the international and regional security agenda, as well as bilateral cooperation, over the phone with his Iranian counterpart, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzade.

09.07.2025, 16:18

Politics

150 lawsuits will be filed for slander and insults against those arrested in Armenia in the "Sacred Struggle" case - lawyer

Hovhannes Khudoyan, the lawyer for the arrested Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, said that 150 lawsuits will be filed in civil court for slander and insults against those arrested in the Sacred Struggle movement case.

09.07.2025, 14:11

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