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November 21, 2024

Economy

Without re-export of precious metals, Armenia's exports would have hardly grown in September - WB

Armenian exports increased 39 percent (yoy) in September, driven by re-exports of precious and semi-precious stones and metals, according to World Bank's Armenia Monthly Economic Update – November 2024.

21.11.2024, 18:24

Politics

Term of compulsory service in Armenian Armed Forces to be shortened

The Armenian Ministry of Defence has presented a concept of reforming the armed forces, which, in particular, envisages a shortening in the period of compulsory military service. Now it is 24 months.

21.11.2024, 18:05

Economy

MP questions official statistics on agriculture

Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs Babken Tunyan today doubted the reliability of the data published by the Armenian National Statistical Committee on agriculture.

21.11.2024, 17:25

Society

Armenian State Revenue Committee foils smuggling of $550,000 worth shipment of cocaine from Brazil

Following a tip-off from the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the anti-smuggling department of Armenia's State Revenue Committee seized a shipment of cocaine worth more than half a million US dollars from a citizen of the Republic of South Africa at Zvartnots airport.

21.11.2024, 16:31

Business

Armenia's largest toy maker to invest $1.1M, granted customs duty exemption

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government granted ‘’Mankan’’ LLC an exemption from customs duties on imported raw materials for the production of soft toys.

21.11.2024, 15:47

Economy

Unibank is the first bank in Armenia to issue subordinated bonds

Unibank announces subordinated bonds issue equal to USD 10 million.

21.11.2024, 13:23

Society

Armenian Airlines to launch regular flight route between Yerevan and Tbilisi

Armenian Airlines will launch regular Yerevan-Tbilisi flights, the airline announced on its Facebook page.

21.11.2024, 13:10

Society

Winter conscription for Armenian Armed Forces from November 25 to January 31

Winter conscription for military service in the Armenian Armed Forces will run from November 25, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

21.11.2024, 13:03

Society

Financial aid for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents in Armenia to be reduced

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to reduce the financial assistance allocated to forcibly displaced residents of Artsakh.

21.11.2024, 12:25

Technology

''Energy Efficient Regions'' program implemented in Armenia with $1.7 million EFSD grant

Electricity saving in public buildings participating in Armenia's ‘’Energy Efficient Regions’’ program have reached 40%.

21.11.2024, 11:59

Economy

Pentagon allocates over $400,000 for drinking water in Armenia's Lori region

More than 5,000 residents of Armenia's Lori region have now access to clean and safe drinking water thanks to over $400,000 in funding from the Pentagon.

21.11.2024, 10:45