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Russia called Yerevan's statements about ceding the concession to operate the railway to Armenia str...

Armenia's accession to the EU could cost the country 23% of GDP – Russian Security Council

The "New Partner" loan is gaining popularity among VTB (Armenia) clients

Middle East crisis could increase economic pressure on Armenia- Russian expert

Society

“Jazz for Peace”: Music as a Bridge for Dialogue and Understanding

22.04.2026, 17:29

The anniversary concert of legendary jazz musician Gary Kesayan, titled “60 Years on Stage,” will take place on April 25 at the Aram Khachaturian Grand Concert Hall in Yerevan.

BREAKING

Russia called Yerevan's statements about ceding the concession to operate the railway to Armenia str...

Armenia's accession to the EU could cost the country 23% of GDP – Russian Security Council

The "New Partner" loan is gaining popularity among VTB (Armenia) clients

Middle East crisis could increase economic pressure on Armenia- Russian expert

Economy

Armenia to reduce tariffs for connecting new subscribers to the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) by 40%

22.04.2026, 16:40

Economy

Armenia's GDP could decline by 15.1% if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union: Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council

22.04.2026, 15:29

Politics

Armenia must independently determine its own course in relations with the EU and the EAEU – expert

22.04.2026, 13:31

Business

Second terminal will be built at Yerevan's Zvartnots Airport - Pashinyan

22.04.2026, 12:57

Technology

Selection of technology for new nuclear power unit to be finalized by the end of 2027, according to Pashinyan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the initiation of a construction program for a new nuclear power unit in Armenia while presenting the Civil Contract party's election platform.

22.04.2026, 12:50

Economy

Electricity supply to railways under TRIPP project to begin in 2026, says Pashinyan

As part of the TRIPP investment project, power transmission lines for railway infrastructure are planned to be commissioned this year, announced by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

22.04.2026, 11:54

Economy

Armenia aims to boost industrial production to 5 trillion drams over the next five years- Pashinyan

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia's industrial output is set to rise by 50%, increasing from the current 3.3 trillion drams to 5 trillion drams, as he unveiled his Civil Contract party's election platform.

22.04.2026, 11:45

Economy

Average annual GDP growth in Armenia is planned at 6% in the coming years – Pashinyan

The Armenian government aims to achieve an average annual GDP growth of no less than 6% in the upcoming years, as stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan while unveiling the election platform of the Civil Contract party.

22.04.2026, 11:27

Business

Regulator suspends production of well-known brand of lemonade due to violations

Inspectors from the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia's Yerevan center carried out an inspection at a soft drink manufacturing facility owned by Sil-Maaza LLC (Yerevan).

21.04.2026, 16:34

Business

Acba Bank and Bank of New York Mellon launch partnership

Armenian Acba Bank is expanding its international partner network by partnering with one of the world's most respected financial institutions, The Bank of New York Mellon, the bank's press service reported.

21.04.2026, 16:06

Interview

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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

Regional geopolitical risks are the main deterrent to investment in Armenia – expert

06.04.2026, 14:22

20 years of “Novosti-Armenia”: A conversation with Director General Galina Davidyan about trust, meaning, and the future of journalism

25.11.2025, 12:44

Economy

Secretary of the Armenian Security Council to speak at the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece

Secretary of the Armenian Security Council Armen Grigoryan will speak at the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece on April 22, the press service of the Armenian Security Council reported.

21.04.2026, 14:47

Politics

French President to Pay State Visit to Armenia

Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan emphasized the importance of French President Emmanuel Macron's presence in Armenia during his state visit to the European Political Community Summit on May 4, as well as the following day, May 5.

21.04.2026, 13:38

Economy

Yerevan will allocate approximately $460,000 to create a recreational area in the Hrazdan Gorge

At a meeting on Tuesday, the Yerevan Council of Elders approved the allocation of 172 million drams (over $460,000) for the creation of a recreational area in the Hrazdan Gorge area.

21.04.2026, 13:35

Interview

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

Armenia’s financial services market is entering a new stage of development, where not only asset volumes and client numbers matter, but also trust, a culture of long-term financial planning, and the country’s ability to attract and retain global capital.

21.04.2026, 11:27

Politics

Armenian court suspends process to transfer Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) to state ownership until May 25 – lawyer

The Armenian Administrative Court has suspended the government's efforts to initiate the process of transferring ENA CJSC to state ownership until May 25, Vardan Aloyan, a lawyer for Tashir Capital (ENA owner), told ARKA news agency on Tuesday.

21.04.2026, 10:43

Economy

Armenia's export growth in February driven by more than threefold increase in mining exports – WB

In February, Armenia’s exports and imports rose 37.6 percent (yoy) and 26.9 percent (yoy), respectively, following contractions in January, according to World Bank's Armenia Monthly Economic Update – April 2026.

20.04.2026, 17:35

Business

"Armenian Brandy" in Question: Jrbashyan Criticizes Approach to Aging Standards and Methods

Tigran Jrbashyan, the Director of Management Consulting at Ameria, has voiced his criticism regarding the Armenian authorities' stance on the standards for producing 'Armenian brandy' under its geographical indication.

20.04.2026, 17:14

Business

Shirak Avia launches direct Yerevan-Astana-Yerevan route

Shirak Avia has launched flights between Yerevan and Kazakh capital Astana on April 20, the press service of Yerevan's Zvartnots Airport reported on Facebook.

20.04.2026, 16:54

Video

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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