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Summer on a Budget: Three Ideal Vacation Plans in Armenia for 10, 40, and 90,000 AMD

Tensions around Iran increase risks for logistics, tourism, and inflation in Armenia - economist

Excise tax increases will raise the final price of goods by approximately 12-13% - Hrant Mikaelyan

Armenia is exploring opportunities for Armenian products to enter the French market

Economy

Teghut mine in Armenia has been transferred to the control of Konstantin Sokolov's US company - Azatutyun

18.07.2026, 10:41

The Teghut copper-molybdenum deposit in Armenia has been transferred to the American company Dynamic Frontier Holdings, the Armenian service of Radio Azatutyun reports, citing documents from the Electronic Registry of Legal Entities.

BREAKING

Summer on a Budget: Three Ideal Vacation Plans in Armenia for 10, 40, and 90,000 AMD

Tensions around Iran increase risks for logistics, tourism, and inflation in Armenia - economist

Excise tax increases will raise the final price of goods by approximately 12-13% - Hrant Mikaelyan

Armenia is exploring opportunities for Armenian products to enter the French market

Economy

Armenia and UAE discussed the possibility of supplying Armenian vegetables, flowers, and mineral water

17.07.2026, 19:13

Economy

World Bank noted a continued worsening of Armenia's trade deficit in May

17.07.2026, 19:11

Economy

World Bank warns of risks to Armenia's economic growth, prices, and social sphere due to Russian restrictions

17.07.2026, 18:09

Economy

World Bank identifies sole driver of June inflation acceleration in Armenia

17.07.2026, 18:07

Economy

Economic activity growth in Armenia exceeded forecasts over 5 months – WB

Economic activity in Armenia grew by 8% (y/y) in the first five months of 2026, exceeding forecasts, according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – July 2026."

17.07.2026, 17:31

Economy

Rosselkhoznadzor has asked Iran to suspend flower certification, deeming them similar to products from Armenia

Rosselkhoznadzor has asked the Plant Protection Organization of the Iranian Ministry of Agricultural Jihad to temporarily suspend the certification of flowers intended for export to Russia.

17.07.2026, 17:04

Economy

Armenia is preparing to export fish to EU: head of regulator spoke about details of registering companies in TRACES system

The head of the Food Safety Inspection Authority of Armenia, Tigran Petrosyan, presented details of the registration of companies in the European TRACES system for the export of fish and fishery products to the EU.

17.07.2026, 13:24

Politics

American Council for International Business will send a business delegation to Armenia to participate in COP17

The participation of the American Council for International Business (USCIB) business delegation in the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Armenia was discussed by Narek Mkrtchyan, Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, Kristen Kaufman, Senior Vice President for Global Impact Initiatives at USCIB, and Agnes Winblad, Senior Director for Environment and Sustainability.

17.07.2026, 11:19

Economy

Armenia and Oman Discuss Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Export Opportunities

Armenian Deputy Ministers of Economy Arman Khojoyan and Anushik Avetyan discussed fresh fruit and vegetable export opportunities from Armenia to Oman with the heads of the Omani company KV Group – Director Abdul Wahidi and Vice President Mohammed Al Balushi.

16.07.2026, 19:17

Politics

Lawyer: Ararat cement decision confirms political nature of Tsarukyan case

The Anti-Corruption Court's decision to appoint a manager at Araratcement confirms that the law enforcement system is acting on the political instructions of the authorities, according to Yerem Sargsyan, lawyer for Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan.

16.07.2026, 18:35

Interview

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Don't panic-sell or buy on euphoria: Freedom Broker Armenia's key investment lessons

18.05.2026, 17:15

EBRD sees Armenia as a resilient economy and a strategic partner for regional transformation – Falcetti

12.05.2026, 15:03

More Than Brokerage: How Wealth Management Culture Is Taking Shape in Armenia – An Interview with the Deputy CEO of Wilco Wealth Management

21.04.2026, 11:27

Automation and Next-Generation Projects: How Renshin is Building a New Growth Model in Urban Development Investment Market

15.04.2026, 13:59

Economy

Armenia approved the procedure for exporting fish and fishery products to the EU

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the procedure for registering companies in the EU trade control and expert support system, terminating registration, and issuing veterinary and sanitary certificates for the export of fish and fishery products from Armenia to EU countries.

16.07.2026, 17:37

Economy

Instability surrounding Iran could prolong a period of high uncertainty for Armenia – Tavadyan

Events surrounding Iran could drag on for years, so Armenia needs to carefully assess economic, financial, and migration risks, said Aghasi Tavadyan, founder of tvyal.com, in an interview with ARKA news agency.

16.07.2026, 15:00

Business

Excise Tax Increase Could Reduce Domestic Wine and Tobacco Market in Armenia – Tavadyan

Increasing excise tax rates on wine, cigarettes, and e-cigarettes could lead to a reduction in domestic consumption of these products and increase the tax burden on producers, according to Aghasi Tavadyan, founder of tvyal.com.

16.07.2026, 14:57

Business

‘’Araks’’ poultry farm produces 10 tons of poultry meat and 400 thousand eggs daily, its partner is Acba Leasing

For about 30 years, the Araks poultry farm has been providing the Armenian market with fresh poultry meat and eggs every day.

16.07.2026, 14:53

Business

SME Association Expresses Concern Over Inspections of Companies Linked to Tsarukyan

The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Cooperation Association of Armenia issued a statement expressing concern over the actions of law enforcement and regulatory agencies against several companies linked to Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, emphasizing the need to uphold the rule of law and prevent negative impacts on business.

16.07.2026, 14:43

Politics

TRIPP Development Company to Receive 49-Year Land Use Rights in Armenia — Mirzoyan

TRIPP Development Company, created by Armenia and the United States as part of the TRIPP project, will receive land use and development rights in the relevant zones within the Republic of Armenia, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced at a government meeting on Thursday.

16.07.2026, 12:46

Politics

Armenian government increased the subsidy to South Caucasus Railway by 65.2 million drams to compensate for losses

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved an increase of over 65.2 million drams in the state subsidy to South Caucasus Railway CJSC to partially compensate for losses from passenger transportation.

16.07.2026, 11:32

Politics

Armenian government approved a bill ratifying the TRIPP agreement with the United States

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a bill ratifying the framework agreement with the United States on strategic cooperation under the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project.

16.07.2026, 11:30

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17.06.2026, 15:30

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

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