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Illegal alcohol and cigarette trafficking uncovered in Armenia (VIDEO)
... liter-sized glass bottles of vodka (brands "Nemirovskaya" and "Finlandia") were discovered, all lacking excise stamps. It was determined that the individual who owned the discovered alcohol had purchased it from a Duty-Free store in Georgia and had been involved in transporting and selling vodka for several months. A protocol on illegal activities was drawn up against him, and administrative proceedings were initiated. The vodka was confiscated.
12/20/2024Yerevan hotels recognised as most comfortable in OneTwoTrip rating
... 10. Guests often mention that they feel at home in Yerevan hotels thanks to the hospitable staff and beautiful cosy interiors,’ the service said. Also in the top were Budapest, Hungary (8.6), Guangzhou, China (8.5), Abu Dhabi, UAE (8.4) and Batumi, Georgia, (8.3). Yerevan was also third place in the top 5 cities, where the ratio of price and quality of hotels suits travellers most of all. The capital of Armenia has 8.8 points out of 10. The first two places in this list are occupied by Samarkand,...
12/19/2024Armenian government endorses economic agreement with Hungary
... the two countries appointed non-resident ambassadors: Anna Maria Shiko became Hungary's ambassador to Armenia (residing in Tbilisi), and Ashot Smbatyan became Armenia's ambassador to Hungary (also serving concurrently as the Ambassador of Armenia to Georgia, with residence in Tbilisi). In May 2024, Armenia and Hungary agreed to mutually open resident embassies.
12/19/2024Armenia and Iran discuss expanding cooperation in tourism
... Iranian media representatives to Armenia in 2025. Iran is among the top three countries in terms of tourist visits to Armenia: according to the Tourism Committee, of the 152,976 tourists who visited the country in November, 43% came from Russia, 12% from Georgia, and 8% from Iran.
12/18/2024Smuggling of 25 thousand boxes of cigarettes from Iran stopped in Armenia (VIDEO)
... found between the bags with cement. This information was reported to the Investigative Committee. The SRC also reported that over 180 thousand boxes of smuggled cigarettes, which smugglers tried to import to Armenia from duty-free shops in Iran and Georgia, were discovered during the last six months. Also, more than 7 thousand e-cigarettes sticks from the Russian Federation, declared in EEU cargoes either by wrong code or not by name, were also detected. -0-
12/17/2024Dalan Technopark and OVIO sign memorandum of co-operation
... fixed Internet, Smart TV, fixed telephone network and a range of cloud services to private and corporate customers. The company's network is based on fibre optic infrastructure and is located underground, connecting Armenia to the outside world via Georgia and Iran. OVIO has three international links to Russia and Europe, which are physically and geographically separated from each other, guaranteeing reliable and uninterrupted service to the company. OVIO's corporate customers are many large enterprises ...
12/17/2024Armenia recommended for Christmas getaway by Express
... culture, and natural beauty. It was named one of the top 10 places to visit in the world in 2025 by Lonely Planet”. This landlocked country is situated in the southern Caucasus Mountains (the southeastern region of Europe and Western Asia) and borders Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey. Armenia offers a variety of impressive sights, from historical monuments to stunning architecture and well-kept gardens, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a glass of exquisite wine at one of its remarkable vineyards....
12/17/2024Armenia 4th in popularity for Russians' New Year Holidays
... accounted for 7% of air ticket purchases for the New Year holidays. The only countries ahead of Armenia in this regard are Thailand (11%), Uzbekistan (10%), and Turkey (8%). Russians also plan to fly to the UAE, Kazakhstan, and Belarus (6% each), as well as Georgia (5%).
12/16/2024Crossroads of Peace will expand transport, trade and economic ties between the countries - Armenian Prime Minister
... importance of this project for our region, which envisages creation and modernisation of a number of transport and communication routes,’ Pashinyan said. The main idea of the project is to launch (renew) and develop transport communication between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran through roads, railways, cables, pipelines and power lines. This is expected to build a short and efficient route between the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, as well as a route from the Persian Gulf to the Black ...
12/13/2024Rubinyan: Russia leaving South Caucasus on its own
... remains committed to the full range of agreements with Yerevan and does not renounce its obligations to its allies, including in the military-political sphere. He also mentioned the Russian efforts to transform the “3+3” platform (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, plus Russia, Iran, and Turkey) into a fully-fledged organization for cooperation in the South Caucasus.
12/13/2024EBRD and EU, together with Galt & Taggart and Ameria Management Advisory launch a programme to support the Armenian capital market
... market is one of the most important factors in the investment sector and is essential for Armenia's financial depth. Today, the EBRD is launching a technical assistance program. The tender was awarded to a consortium of two companies, Galt & Taggart (Georgia) and Ameria Management Advisory," said Tigran Jrbashyan, head of the Ameria consulting company, at a conference marking the program's launch. According to him, the goal of the program is to encourage and develop the capital market, foster ...
12/11/2024Nearly 153K tourists visited Armenia in November, showing slight increase
... 11. /ARKA/. A total of 152,976 tourists visited Armenia in November, according to the Armenian Tourism Committee. In November of last year, 149,919 tourists visited the country. Last month, the highest number of tourist visits came from Russia (43%), Georgia (12%), and Iran (8%). According to official statistics, over 1.92 million tourists visited Armenia in the first 10 months of 2024, which is a 5.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. The largest number of tourists came from Russia ...
12/11/2024Armenia's foreign trade for 10 months totalled $26.2bn, growth continues to slow down
....7m, up 11.2%), the Netherlands ($147.1m, down 47.7%) and France ($129.7m, down 2.1%). Trade turnover with the UAE was $4. 9bn, up 5.6 times, with China -$2. 3bn, 35.5% growth, with Iran -$593.1m, 4.7% growth, with USA -$356.7m, 40.1% decrease, with Georgia -$273.8m, 27% growth, with Iraq -$189.4m, 26.2% growth. Armenian exports rose 95.1% to $11.5bn, with exports to Russia totalling over $2.6bn, down 13.6%. The volume of exports to the EU countries in January-October this year decreased by 22.3% ...
12/06/2024Ameriabank named the Bank of the Year 2024 in Armenia by The Banker Magazine
... the importance of a meaningful sustainability strategy for the success of each lender in every country. In its selection, The Banker’s panel of international judges suggests the year 2024 has been a pivotal for Ameriabank, as it joined The Bank of Georgia Group PLC, while still maintaining its market presence as a standalone entity and brand. As the publication stresses, the transaction offers significant strategic benefits for Ameriabank, including improved access to the international financial ...
12/05/2024Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Georgia discuss cooperation with EU and regional issues
On December 4 in Malta within the framework of the OSCE Ministerial Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Maka Botchorishvili. YEREVAN, December 5. /ARKA/. On December 4 in Malta within the framework of the OSCE Ministerial Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Minister of Foreign ...
12/05/2024Armenian Parliament approves $200 million loan agreement with EFSD for Kajaran tunnel construction
... in US dollars with an interest rate of 4%. The repayment term is 20 years, including a 5-year grace period. The 8.6 km Kajaran tunnel will be a key component of the North-South transport corridor, linking Armenia's borders with neighboring Iran and Georgia. The tunnel will reduce travel time for this section of the corridor by 50% and increase the average speed from 50 km/h to 80 km/h. The construction is expected to take approximately 6 years. About EFSD Projects in Armenia The Eurasian Fund for ...
12/04/2024Tourist arrivals in Armenia may reach 2 million by end of 2024
... flights," Gevorgyan noted. According to the latest official data, over 1.92 million tourists visited Armenia in the first 10 months of 2024, a 5.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. The majority of tourists came from Russia (43%), Georgia (11%), Iran (7%), as well as the United States (3%) and India (2%).
11/29/2024Armenia to open embassy in Hungary
... after 11 years of absence of diplomatic relations - the countries appointed non-resident ambassadors: Anna Maria Szikó (residence: inTbilisi) was appointed to serve also as Hungary's ambassador to Armenia, and Ashot Smbatyan (part-time ambassador to Georgia, residence in Tbilisi) was appointed as Armenia's ambassador to Hungary. On 10 September this year, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in Yerevan that Hungary could help Armenia and Azerbaijan to finalize the ...
11/28/2024Armenia to develop medical and health tourism - head of Tourism Committee
... in this area,’’ she said. According to the latest official data, over 1.92 million tourists visited Armenia in the first 10 months of 2024, a 5.8% decrease compared to the same period last year. The majority of tourists came from Russia (43%), Georgia (11%), Iran (7%), as well as the United States (3%) and India (2%).-0-
11/28/2024Numbeo ranks Armenia among the top 10 safest countries in the world
... the 2024 Numbeo Safety Index. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. Armenia has ranked among the top 10 safest countries in the world, according to the 2024 Numbeo Safety Index. Armenia ranked 8th (77.6 points). Last year, the country was in 7th place. Georgia ranks 20th (73.9 points), Azerbaijan 33rd (68.4 points), Russia 51st (60.9 points), Turkey 53rd (59.1 points), and Iran 90th (50.5 points). A total of 146 countries are included in the ranking, with only those having a population of over 1 million ...
11/27/2024Armenian PM clarifies "strategic deal" with Azerbaijan
... interfering with each other, and begin, very cautiously, to establish communications and economic ties," Pashinyan said. He expressed confidence that once the process begins, it will develop rapidly and naturally, without artificial influence "Georgia is also related to this in some respects. The three states of the South Caucasus have common benefits and interests and can have them. This is the 'headline' or preface of the strategic deal," Pashinyan said. -0-
11/23/2024Armenia sees 20.1% drop in Russian tourists - Ministry of Economy
... entries," the Ministry of Economy's study notes. According to official statistics, the largest number of tourists arrived in Armenia from Russia (740,890 people, or 43% of the total, a 20.1% decline compared to January-September of last year), Georgia (199,145 people, or 11.6%, a 7.1% increase), and Iran (136,496 people, or 7.9%, a 17.8% increase). At the same time, the number of tourists from China increased by 69.8% over the 9 months (24,444 people), from India by 53.6% (33,233 people), and ...
11/22/2024‘Private Party’: Visa holds an event in Yerevan, discrediting the media
... financial and banking news, tried to find out the time and place of the event to obtain accreditation and cover the event, which is important for Armenia's financial sector. After unsuccessful attempts to contact Visa's press service representative in Georgia Mariam Gvaradze, whose contact details were specified in the press release, by phone, Telegram and e-mail, the news agency contacted Anna Bubushyan, who, as it turned out, represents Visa's interests in Armenia. According to her, only Civilnet,...
11/22/2024Smuggling of over 4.5 kg of gold and silver jewellery stopped in Armenia
... November. /ARKA/. The State Revenue Committee of Armenia (SRC) has foiled attempst of undeclared import of gold and silver jewellery, the press service of the agency reports. In the first case, an Armenian citizen, who arrived in the country by car from Georgia, told customs officers that he had no goods requiring declaration, but the car was sent for a detailed inspection, as a result of which 2 transparent polyethylene bags with gold jewellery were found in the pocket of a coat lying on the back seat....
11/15/2024ADB explores special economic zone in Gyumri
... ways to support the construction of a ‘’Free Trade Zone’’ and the implementation of the ‘’Dry Port’’ concept. This is crucial because Gyumri has significant geographical advantages – the city can connect Armenia with both Turkey and Georgia and is located in an area some have referred to as the 'Middle Corridor,'" Lambert said. According to him, the ‘’Dry Port’’, ‘’Free Trade Zone’’, and airport together could increase the attractiveness of Armenia and, particularly,...
11/15/2024Georgia ready to mediate Yerevan-Baku talks
Georgia is ready to act as a mediator in negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, if both sides wish. YEREVAN, November 15. /ARKA/. Georgia is ready to act as a mediator in negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, if both sides wish. This was ...
11/15/2024Armenian Airlines to resume flights from 9 December
... from 9 December. YEREVAN, 14 November. /ARKA/. The Armenian Airlines will resume flights to all its destinations from 9 December. In particular, to Russian Moscow, Mineralnye Vody, Sochi, Ufa, Kazan, Volgograd, as well as to New Delhi (India) and Georgia’s Batumi. Armenian Airlines, established in 2022, is based at Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport. In the longer term, the carrier intends to launch flights to Egypt, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. -0-
11/14/2024Over 1.92 million tourists visited Armenia in 2024
... about 1 million 926.4 thousand tourist visits, according to the Armenian Tourism Committee. This figure is 5.8% lower than in the same period last year, with about 2 million 45 thousand tourist visits. Most tourists came to Armenia from Russia (43%), Georgia (11%), Iran (7%), as well as from the USA (3%) and India (2%). It is noted that, in October of this year, 203.81 thousand tourists visited Armenia, compared to nearly 195.4 thousand in October 2023 (a 4.3% increase). -0-
11/14/2024Gas supply to Armenia halted after Georgia accident
Natural gas supplies to Armenia will be temporarily suspended due to emergency recovery work in Georgia, ‘’Gazprom Armenia’’ reports. YEREVAN, November 13. /ARKA/. Natural gas supplies to Armenia will be temporarily suspended due to emergency recovery work in Georgia, ‘’Gazprom Armenia’’ reports. “From 10:00 on November 13 to ...
11/13/2024Armenia and Hungary discuss expansion of cooperation at first political consultations
... 11 years of absence of diplomatic relations - the countries appointed non-resident ambassadors: Anna Maria Szikó (residence: inTbilisi) was appointed to serve also as Hungary's ambassador to Armenia, and Ashot Smbatyan (part-time ambassador to Georgia, residence in Tbilisi) was appointed as Armenia's ambassador to Hungary. -0- On 10 September this year, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in Yerevan that Hungary could help Armenia and Azerbaijan to finalce ...
11/12/2024Ardshinbank participates in Banking Forum 2024
... financial markets, and establish mutually beneficial partnerships. The event was attended by representatives of commercial banks, the government of Armenia, the Central Bank of Armenia, international financial organizations, and the banking sector of Georgia. During the forum, topics such as compliance risk, access to correspondent accounts and capital markets, as well as the implementation of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) standards, were discussed. Ardshinbank was represented ...
11/12/2024Armenia and Georgia preparing joint bid to host 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The football federations of Armenia and Georgia are preparing a joint bid to host the 2029 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the president of the Football Federation of Armenia (FFA), Armen Melikbekyan said. YEREVAN, November 8. /ARKA/. The football federations of Armenia and Georgia are preparing ...
11/08/2024Pashinyan pays working visit to Hungary
... 11 years of absence of diplomatic relations - the countries appointed non-resident ambassadors: Anna Maria Szikó (residence: inTbilisi) was appointed to serve also as Hungary's ambassador to Armenia, and Ashot Smbatyan (part-time ambassador to Georgia, residence in Tbilisi) was appointed as Armenia's ambassador to Hungary. -0- On 10 September this year, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in Yerevan that Hungary could help Armenia and Azerbaijan to finalce ...
11/06/2024Number of tourists visiting Armenia over 9 months decreased by 6.2% to 1.7 million
... was aged 36-63 years (850,862 people), while the smallest group was aged 16-17 years (25,839 people). The largest number of tourists came from Russia (740,890 people, or 43% of the total, a decline of 20.1% compared to January-September last year), Georgia (199,145 people, or 11.6%, an increase of 7.1%), and Iran (136,496 people, or 7.9%, an increase of 17.8%). Armenia was also visited by citizens from the United States (48,257 people), India (33,233), China (24,444), Germany (22,519), France (24,...
11/06/2024Residents of Armenia assess the likely timeline for joining EU in a Gallup poll
Some 52% of respondents of a survey conducted by the Armenian office of Gallup International Association believe that Armenia will not join the European Union before Georgia and Moldova, while 35% believe in such a development. YEREVAN, November 5. /ARKA/. Some 52% of respondents of a survey conducted by the Armenian office of Gallup International Association believe that Armenia will not join the European ...
11/05/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan may switch to simplified customs and transit procedures in case of border unblocking
... simplified customs and transit procedures if the border is unblocked, said Rustam Badasyan, head of the Armenian State Revenue Committee. "This means that we can exchange a lot of information with each other in advance. For example, our experience with Georgia has shown that if we send our export data ahead of time and they send theirs, the import procedure is actually simplified because certain information is already available," Badasyan said during discussions of the draft 2025 state budget in ...
11/04/2024Neither US presidential candidate has earned ANCA's endorsement
... remember, however, that these statements - made by the Americans seeking to lead our nation - are, in fact, the result of our work - the standing and respect we have earned through relentless grassroots fieldwork in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Nevada, Arizona and other swing states. Politicians are seeking to earn our votes, which is how our democracy is supposed to work. While we are encouraged by the competition for our support, the bottom line remains that words ...
10/30/2024Armenia sees 6.9% decline in tourist arrivals over first nine months of 2024 - Minister
... tourists visited Armenia in the first nine months of this year. This represents a 6.88% decline compared to the same period in 2023, when nearly 1.85 million tourist visits were recorded. The majority of tourists come from Russia (43%), followed by Georgia (12%), Iran (8%), the USA (3%), and India (2%). -0-
10/28/2024Pashinyian congratulates Kobakhidze on ruling party's victory in Georgian parliamentary elections
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message Sunday to Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on the Georgian Dream party's impressive victory in the parliamentary elections, held on Saturday, the Armenian government's press service reported. YEREVAN, 28 October. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime ...
10/28/2024Armenia can ensure and guarantee safe passage of goods, transport and people through its territory - Pashinyan
... passage of vehicles, goods, passengers, pipelines and cable routes through its territory. "This is the shortest route between the Black Sea and the Persian Gulf through the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Armenia and Georgia, this is the "North-South" direction, as well as the shortest route between the Caspian and the Sea of Marmara, through the territory of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Turkey, this is the "East-West" direction. This route, of ...
10/24/2024Ardshinbank’s Private Clients Will Be Served in a Special Office
... cardholders while giving them access to exceptional privileges available to partners of this payment system including business, culture, travel insurance, lifestyle, and other areas of personal development. David Zgudadze, Mastercard’s Regional Director at Georgia and Armenia, who was in attendance commented: “We are delighted to see the opening of Ardshinbank’s new Private Banking office, which reflects the premium service and exclusivity that Mastercard stands for. With the dedicated Mastercard-branded ...
10/21/2024Armenia expects Iran to play an active role in ''Crossroads of Peace'' project- Ambassador
... "Crossroads of Peace" was presented by the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in November 2023 at the "Silk Road" forum in Tbilisi. The key idea of the project is to launch and develop transportation communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran through the utilization of roads, railways, cables, pipelines, and power lines. This will create a short and efficient route between the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, as well as a route from the Persian Gulf ...
10/21/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan offered to complete work on peace treaty at "3+3" platform - Russian FM
... Tehran suggested that Yerevan and Baku use the "3+3" platform to complete work on a peace treaty, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said following a meeting of the "3+3" platform (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia - Russia, Turkey, Iran) on the South Caucasus in Istanbul today, TASS reported. YEREVAN, October 18. /ARKA/. Moscow, Ankara and Tehran suggested that Yerevan and Baku use the "3+3" platform to complete work on a peace treaty, ...
10/18/2024World Bank left its forecast for Armenia's economic growth in 2024 unchanged, slightly improving expectations for 2025 and 2026.
... in 2024, the fastest growth rate among all ECA subregions, an improvement of 1.1 p.p. compared to the June forecast. “In Azerbaijan, growth is likely to be significantly higher than in 2023, due to large public investments. Growth in Armenia and Georgia is expected to remain well above potential, driven by household consumption, investment, and government spending. However, growth in Armenia is expected to slow to 5.5 percent this year from 8.3 percent in 2023, partly due to the normalization ...
10/18/2024Armenian FM off to Turkey to attend 3+3 platform meeting
... Azerbaijan and the normalization of ties between Ankara and Yerevan. The 3+3 platform was proposed by Turkish President Recep Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in December 2020 ‘to promote cooperation among countries in the region.’ Georgia was also invited to join the platform, but Tbilisi declined the offer. The platform’s first meeting was held at the deputy foreign minister level in Moscow in 2021, and its second meeting was held at the foreign minister level last year in Tehran....
10/18/2024Armenian Foreign Minister to take part in the third meeting of the 3+3 platform in Turkey
... platform ‘3+3’ to be held on 18 October in Turkeyб Armenian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ani Badalyan said. The ‘3+3’ regional platform was initiated in December 2020 by Presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Georgia has repeatedly stated its refusal to participate in this initiative, but offered Baku and Yerevan its own format of peacekeeping negotiations - in the form of a ‘troika’. In December 2021, Moscow hosted the first meeting of the consultative ...
10/15/2024Armenia not going to return its occupied territories by military means - Pashinyan
... regional communications project Crossroads of Peace was presented by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the November 2023 Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi. The key idea of the project is the resumption and development of transport communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran through the use of roads, railways, cables, pipelines and power lines. This would allow for a short and efficient route between the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, as well as a route from the Persian Gulf to ...
10/12/2024Some 1,722,600 tourists visit Armenia in January-September
... visited Armenia in the first 9 months of this year, the Tourism Committee of Armenian Ministry of Economy reports. This figure is 6.88% less than for the same period last year - almost 1 million 850 thousand. Most tourists come to Armenia from Russia (43%), Georgia (12%), Iran (8%), as well as the USA (3%) and India (2%). It is noted that only in September of this year 236,560 tourists visited Armenia, compared to 260,600 in September 2023, representing a decline of 9.23%. -0-
10/09/2024Pashinyan announces his readiness to sign peace treaty with Azerbaijan in October
... solutions, which are reflected in the "Crossroads of Peace" project developed by us. The essence of this project is as follows: Armenia is ready to ensure the passage of vehicles, cargo, passengers, pipelines, cables through its territory: from Georgia to Iran and vice versa, from Turkey to Azerbaijan and vice versa, etc. We are ready to ensure the passage of vehicles, cargo, passengers, pipelines, cables between the main part of Azerbaijan and the Autonomous Republic of Nakhichevan. Responding ...
10/08/2024Passage of people and transport through “Upper Lars” on the Russian-Georgian border resumed
... Transport reported in the evening of October 7. “The passage of persons and vehicles across the state border is carried out in the normal mode,” it said in a statement quoted by Interfax. Traffic was suspended due to ongoing repair work on the Georgian side. The Upper Lars is located in Russian North Ossetia on the Georgian Military Road leading from Russia to Georgia. The Georgian Military Road runs in the high mountains and is currently the only land route linking Russia with Georgia and Armenia. -0-
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