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November 20, 2024

Economy

Unemployment in Armenia in Q2 rose to 13.8% from 11.7% a year earlier - WB

The unemployment rate in Armenia rose from 11.7 percent in Q2 2023 to 13.8 percent in Q2 2024, driven primarily by increased male unemployment, according to World Bank's 'Armenia Monthly Economic Update – November 2024'.

20.11.2024, 19:05

Economy

Armenia's GDP growth slowed to 5.2 per cent to about AMD 2.7 trillion in Q3 - official statistics

Armenia's GDP in the third quarter of 2024, according to preliminary data, recorded a 5.2 per cent growth compared to the same period of 2023, the National Statistics Committee reported.

20.11.2024, 18:52

Economy

World Bank names drivers for doubling of industrial growth in Armenia in September

Armenia's economic growth reached 7 percent (yoy) in September, up from 5.6 percent (yoy) in August, according to World Bank's «Armenia Monthly Economic Update – November 2024».

20.11.2024, 18:09

Business

Ameriabank joins EngageArmenia2024 Forum UAE to present a special offer for Diaspora Armenians

Ameriabank will participate in the EngageArmenia2024 Forum, scheduled for November 23, 2024, in Dubai.

20.11.2024, 17:06

Society

The equivalent of about 200 thousand dollars will be recovered in favour of the Republic of Armenia

An amount equivalent to about 200 thousand US dollars will be recovered in favour of the Republic of Armenia according to the latest decision made in the case of confiscation of property of illegal origin, the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office reports.

20.11.2024, 16:44

Politics

Armenian President appoints Arpine Sargsyan as Minister of Internal Affairs

The President of Armenia has appointed Arpine Sargsyan as the Minister of Internal Affairs. The corresponding decree has been published on the official website of the President.

20.11.2024, 13:47

Society

Lights on Armenia's main Christmas Tree to be lit at Yerevan's Republic Square on December 8

The lighting ceremony for Armenia's main Christmas tree will take place on December 8, according to Yerevan's Vice Mayor, Suren Grigoryan.

20.11.2024, 12:31

Politics

Armavir governor to be appointed head of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure - Pashinyan

David Khudatyan, currently the governor of Armavir region, will be appointed Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. This was announced by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his Facebook page.

20.11.2024, 12:17

Business

Justice or sixfold increase of burden: tax changes discussed in the National Assembly of Armenia

The Armenian Parliament on Thursday discussed amendments to the Tax Code proposed by the government, which envisage changing the preferential tax regime enjoyed by many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

20.11.2024, 10:31

Society

New escalators to be installed at two Yerevan metro stations with 308 million in state funding

New escalators are being installed at the ‘’Gortsaranain’’ and ‘’David Sasuntsi’’ stations of the Yerevan metro, according to the Armenian government.

20.11.2024, 10:30

Politics

Armenian PM announces appointment of Arpine Sargsyan as head of Interior Ministry

Arpine Sargsyan, who holds the position of Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, will be appointed head of the agency, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced today in his Facebook post.

20.11.2024, 09:44

Politics

Mirzoyan and Baerbock discuss Armenia-EU partnership and prospects of deepening cooperation

Armenian and German Foreign Ministers Ararat Mirzoyan and Annalena Baerbock at a meeting held in Yerevan late on Tuesday discussed possibilities of further expansion of partnership between the two countries, as well as steps in this direction based on mutual interest in deepening bilateral cooperation and democratic values.

20.11.2024, 09:26