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From 2023 to 2025, Armenian government invested approximately 171 billion drams in the military-industrial complex, says Pashinyan.
From 2023 to 2025, the Armenian government invested approximately 171 billion drams in the military-industrial complex, said Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 8. /ARKA/. From 2023 to 2025, the Armenian government invested approximately 171 billion drams in the military-industrial ...
11/08/2025Train with 1,000 tons of grain from Kazakhstan arrives in Armenia after passing through Azerbaijan
On Sunday night, a train loaded with 1,000 tons of grain from Kazakhstan arrived in Armenia after passing through Russia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as announced by the Armenian government, which also released a video from the Ayrum railway station. YEREVAN, November 8. /ARKA/. On Sunday night, a train loaded with 1,000 tons of grain from Kazakhstan arrived in Armenia after passing through Russia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia,...
11/08/2025Armenia Simplifies Pension Assignment Procedures: Ministry of Social Affairs Provides Details
... compiled a list of organizations whose employees' work experience from 1992 to 2004 will be recognized if their work record book is intact. This means that now, a single work record book will suffice for calculating work experience. This list encompasses government agencies, banks, other financial institutions, educational institutions, medical facilities, and cultural organizations such as theaters and cinemas. The list will be made available on the website of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs,...
11/07/2025Aсba Bank Stimulates Development of Business Value Chains
... excellent platform not only for the bank but also for SMEs in the Syunik region, as it offers an additional opportunity to explore business development prospects. Furthermore, it facilitates the establishment of connections between the bank, local SMEs, and government officials, as initiatives in the region are being carried out with governmental support," stated Aсba Bank CEO Hakob Andreasyan. "All our significant initiatives in Syunik are connected to value chains and advanced technologies. ...
11/07/2025Armenian Ministry of Defense will receive 4.37 billion drams to bolster border inviolability
The Armenian Ministry of Defense will receive an additional 4.37 billion drams from the state budget in 2025. The corresponding decision was made at a government meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, November 6. /ARКА/. The Armenian Ministry of Defense will receive an additional 4.37 billion drams from the state budget in 2025. The corresponding decision was made at a government meeting on Thursday. The ...
11/06/2025Armenian government will allocate 8.43 billion drams for Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South road corridor
... and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Armen Simonyan presented a budget redistribution plan for these purposes at a government meeting on Thursday. "The project plans to allocate 8.4 billion drams to finance the construction of the 32-kilometer ... ... drams are planned for the construction of the northern section of the Sisian-Kajaran highway, and 8.7 million drams for the safety assessment of the Bargushat tunnel project on the Sisian-Qajaran highway. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, for his part,...
11/06/2025Pashinyan Allows Nationalization of "Electric Networks of Armenia"
... outlined two scenarios, and they remain in effect. Our decision will have a specific content that will either make these scenarios possible or impossible to implement,” Pashinyan said at a briefing on Thursday, responding to a question about whether the government plans to acquire ENA from its current owners. According to him, the next steps will depend on the price, which must be determined based on a comprehensive analysis. “If the price is reasonable, then, as I have already said, the government ...
11/06/2025More than 1.8 billion drams of budget funds will be allocated in Armenia for the construction and equipping of schools and kindergartens
... Armenia's 2025 state budget as part of the "Construction, Reconstruction, and Equipping of 300 Schools and 500 Kindergartens" initiative, as announced by Artur Martirosyan, the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports. During a government meeting on Thursday, Martirosyan indicated that these funds will be utilized for the construction of educational institutions and kindergarten facilities, the purchase of necessary equipment, as well as for staffing the School Rapid Response ...
11/06/2025500 AMD a month for health: Armenia to reduce financial burden of health insurance on population
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held discussions with Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan regarding the rollout of a universal health insurance system, as reported by the government press service. YEREVAN, November 5. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held discussions with Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan regarding the rollout of a universal health insurance system, as reported by the government press ...
11/05/2025Armenia has not withdrawn any of its international lawsuits against Azerbaijan – RA representative
... international legal affairs, told reporters. "Nothing of the sort (withdrawal of lawsuits – ed.) is under discussion. If this happens, I will definitely inform you. Our office has not received any proposals, instructions, orders, or decisions from the government or the National Assembly regarding any concessions in legal proceedings," Karen Andreasyan, Armenia's representative on international legal affairs, told reporters. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has repeatedly stated Armenia's ...
11/05/2025Armenia has not withdrawn any of its international lawsuits against Azerbaijan – representative
... Armenia's representative for international legal matters, informed reporters. "Nothing of the kind is being discussed. Should this occur, I will certainly notify you. Our office has not received any proposals, directives, orders, or decisions from the government or the National Assembly concerning any concessions in legal actions," Karen Andreasyan said. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has consistently expressed Armenia's willingness to withdraw international lawsuits against Azerbaijan ...
11/05/2025Strategic partnership between Armenia and China rises to a new level - Pashinyan
... of Peace" regional communications project could be best aligned with China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative, which Armenia was one of the first to officially join. In turn, Xi Jinping also emphasized China's support for the Armenian government's "Crossroads of Peace" project and the unblocking of regional communications, and welcomed the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
11/04/2025No grounds for revoking license of Electric Networks of Armenia, says former CEO
... as the company's interim manager. Samvel Karapetyan's legal team had filed a lawsuit with the Stockholm Arbitration Court challenging the decision to nationalize ENA. On July 22, it was announced that the urgent arbitration court ordered the Armenian government to "refrain from further steps aimed at the expropriation of ENA." In response, the Armenian government stated that the appointment of an interim manager for ENA does not contradict the Stockholm Arbitration Court ruling and is aimed ...
11/03/2025Reconstruction of Cascade Complex in Yerevan approved, marking the start of the practical phase – City Hall
... Development, proposed an investment of 20.05 billion drams and also agreed to pay the Yerevan City Hall 10.4 million drams for the land plot at its cadastral value. "In relation to the reconstruction initiative for the Cascade Complex in Yerevan, the government has recently sanctioned the proposed investment program, and with this endorsement, the program is now entering its practical phase," Tevanyan remarked during a working meeting at City Hall on Monday. She mentioned that discussions are ...
11/03/2025Tashir group says 3-dram electricity price cut in Armenia is possible, but regulator disagrees
... lower electricity prices for Armenian households by 3 drams. Karapetyan mentioned that ENA sold around 5 billion kWh of electricity in 2024, with 2.13 billion kWh allocated to households. "Despite a significant increase in losses following the government's appointment of an interim manager (after Prime Minister Pashinyan announced intentions to nationalize the company), ENA still managed to generate an additional 6 billion drams in profits due to its operational inertia. We aim to reduce prices ...
10/31/2025Armenia to receive €152 million in assistance from Germany
The German government will provide €152 million in aid to Armenia, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced. YEREVAN, October 31. /ARКА/. The German government will provide €152 million in aid to Armenia, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan ...
10/31/2025Owner of ENA resubmits application to PSRC for electricity price reduction
... the company's interim manager. Samvel Karapetyan's legal team had filed a lawsuit with the Stockholm Arbitration Court challenging the decision to nationalize ENA. On July 22, it was announced that the urgent arbitration court ordered the Armenian government to "refrain from further steps aimed at the expropriation of ENA." In response, the Armenian government stated that the appointment of an interim manager for ENA does not contradict the Stockholm Arbitration Court ruling and is aimed ...
10/31/2025Armenia plans to establish independent body for personal data protection
... legislation and practices. YEREVAN, October 31. /ARКА/. Armenia has developed a concept for the creation of a new independent authorized body for personal data protection, which will be based on improved legislation and practices. According to the government press service, the document was presented at a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on reforming the personal data protection system. It was emphasized that the reforms being implemented will also contribute to the fulfillment of international ...
10/31/2025Armenia to receive EU Visa Liberalization Action Plan – Interior Minister
The Armenian government will soon receive an Action Plan for the liberalization of the visa regime with the EU, which will serve as a significant impetus for further processes. This was announced by RA Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan. YEREVAN, October 31. /ARKA/....
10/31/2025Armenia to increase lump-sum benefits for birth of first and second child to 500,000 drams - Ministry of Social Affairs
The Armenian government plans to increase the lump-sum benefit paid at the birth of a first and second child to 500,000 drams, up from the current 300,000 drams, announced Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan. YEREVAN, October 30. /ARKA/. The Armenian ...
10/30/2025Pashinyan and Macron emphasize strategic importance of Armenian-French relations
... Thursday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation and expressed their readiness to continue consistent steps in this direction. According to the Armenian government press service, the two men discussed, in particular, cooperation in the economy, infrastructure, and other areas. Issues of regional significance were also discussed. Macron emphasized France's unconditional support for Armenia's territorial ...
10/30/2025Armenia Approves €15.6 Million Technical Cooperation Agreement with Germany
During a meeting held on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned a technical cooperation agreement with Germany. YEREVAN, October 30. /ARКА/. During a meeting held on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned a technical cooperation agreement with Germany. The agreement encompasses support ...
10/30/2025More than 3,200 housing certificates issued to refugees from Karabakh
... for this program is projected to be around 800 billion drams," Torosyan remarked on Thursday during a parliamentary session regarding the draft state budget for 2026. He further explained that modifications have been made to this program, and the government has endorsed the draft prepared by the Ministry of Social Affairs in today's meeting. "Specifically, the stipulation requiring all family members to be included in the program's beneficiary unit will not be applicable to those family members ...
10/30/2025Armenian government to assist winegrowers: a plan for acquiring two grape varieties sanctioned
During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned the purchase of Areni and Voskehat grapes. YEREVAN, October 30. /ARKA/. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned the purchase of Areni and Voskehat grapes. Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan stated ...
10/30/2025Armenia approves €5 million agreement with EC to strengthen nuclear safety and radiation protection
During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned a proposal to enter into an agreement with the European Commission aimed at Enhancing Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection in Armenia. YEREVAN, October 30. /ARКА/. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned a proposal to enter into an agreement with the European Commission aimed at Enhancing Nuclear Safety and Radiation ...
10/30/2025Armenian government approves a bill reducing length of mandatory military service to 18 months
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a bill reducing the length of mandatory military service for privates to 18 months, down from the previous 24. YEREVAN, October 30. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a bill reducing the length of ...
10/30/2025Pashinyan: Establishing diplomatic relations with Turkey and opening the border are just a matter of time
... about the "intensive dialogue" with Turkey, which includes meetings between top leaders like Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Mirzoyan expressed optimism for tangible results in the near future. The Armenian government is currently evaluating the potential economic impacts of reopening the border, including on trade volume. Early estimates suggest bilateral trade could significantly increase. -0-
10/30/2025Armenian government's budget for 2026 earmarks 20.1 billion drams for extension of service life of NPP
Armenian government's 2026 draft budget has eamarked 20.1 billion drams for the extension of the service life of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP), Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan announced Tuesday. YEREVAN, October ...
10/29/2025Pashinyan and new British Ambassador to Armenia discussed boosting trade and economic ties
... Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Armenia, Alexandra Pamela Cole, discussed boosting trade and economic ties. According to the government press service, they also discussed promoting the democratic reforms being implemented in Armenia, as well as deepening partnership in other areas. The parties emphasized the importance of elevating bilateral relations from a strategic dialogue ...
10/28/2025Armenia's 2026 budget earmarks 48.4 billion drams for construction of Armenia-Georgia power transmission line
Armenian government's draft budget for 2026 has earmakred 48.4 billion drams for the ongoing construction of the Armenia-Georgia overhead power transmission line (OPT) and associated infrastructure, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, David ...
10/28/2025Armenia will allocate 3.6 billion drams to airlines opening new flights to Yerevan and Gyumri airports
The Armenian government plans to provide state support in 2026 to airlines that will operate flights to new destinations at Yerevan's Zvartnots Airport and Gyumri's Shirak Airport. YEREVAN, October 28. /ARKA/. The Armenian government plans to provide state support ...
10/28/2025Armenian government evaluating economic consequences of reopening border with Turkey
The Armenian government is presently analyzing the effects of reopening the border with Turkey, according to RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan. YEREVAN, October 28. /ARКА/. The Armenian government is presently analyzing the effects of reopening the border with ...
10/28/2025Armenia will begin construction of the Kajaran tunnel in 2026 and complete a number of key road projects: Minister
... that a tender for the construction of the approximately 7-kilometer Kajaran tunnel and the reconstruction of approximately 4-kilometer access roads was announced as part of Tranche 4 of the International North-South Transport Corridor. The Armenian government approved a $200 million loan agreement with the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) for the construction of this tunnel. The tunnel will reduce travel time along this section of the road corridor by 50% and increase average ...
10/28/2025Volume of EFSD programs in Armenia's 2026 budget is 37.2 billion drams, according to the Ministry of Finance
... The estimated cost of constructing the southern section of the Sisian-Kajaran highway, part of the North-South Transport Corridor, is €452 million. Financing will be partially provided by loans from the EBRD, EIB, and EFSD, as well as the Armenian government. The goal is to construct a new 60-kilometer section of the road, which will increase the speed limit from 50 to 100 km/h. The project includes three-lane asphalt concrete roads, five tunnels (one of which is located near Bargushat), 11 bridges,...
10/27/2025Stable economic growth in Armenia will depend on the effectiveness of the government's targeted policies in a number of areas – Central Bank
The impact of short-term economic growth factors from previous years is gradually neutralizing, so ensuring stable potential economic growth will depend significantly on the results of the Armenian government's targeted policies to increase productivity, stimulate exports, and improve the investment climate. YEREVAN, October 27. /ARKA/. The impact of short-term economic growth factors from previous years is gradually neutralizing, so ensuring stable ...
10/27/2025Capital expenditures in Armenia's 2026 state budget will amount to 704 billion drams – Ministry of Finance
... These figures exceed the level projected in the 2025 state budget by 12.7%, 16%, and 26.7%, respectively. Thus, expenditures on this sector will amount to 2.7% of GDP, with a subsequent increase of 0.1 percentage points. On September 25, the Armenian government approved the country's draft state budget for 2026. The document projects GDP growth at 5.4%, revenues at 3.9 trillion drams, and expenditures at 3.6 trillion drams. drams, deficit - 537 billion drams or 4.5% of GDP. ($1 - 383.05 drams)
10/27/2025Armenia's 2026 state budget revenue is planned to increase by 8.9% – Pashinyan
... 2026 budget debate in parliament. According to him, the most important news next year will be the introduction of a mandatory health insurance system. He explained that this will not pose an additional financial burden to citizens next year, as the government will cover all expenses during the adaptation period. "Going forward, the government plans to provide health insurance for children under 18, pensioners over 65, and certain social groups," he said, adding that changes are planned ...
10/27/2025Five new reservoirs will be built in Armenia for approximately 40 billion drams
... the construction of five new reservoirs in Armenia, worth approximately 40 billion drams, were discussed on Friday at the 7th meeting of the Public Investment Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. According to the press service of the government, the reservoirs are to be built in the settlements of Kasakh in the Armavir region, Yelpin in the Vayots Dzor region, Astghadzor in the Gegharkunik region, and Lichk in the Syunik region. The reservoir in Artik in the Shirak region will be ...
10/24/2025"All parties are concentrating on a swift resolution": Zakharova on protests by Armenian truck drivers
... spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated today that all stakeholders are concentrating on a swift resolution to the issues faced by Armenian truck drivers. In recent weeks, truck drivers have organized multiple protests outside the Armenian government building and at three checkpoints along the Armenian-Georgian border. They are unhappy with the reduction in the duration of stay for foreigners in Russia (limited to 90 days per calendar year) and are urging the Armenian authorities to ask ...
10/23/2025Yerevan's Cascade Complex to be Completed: Investment Planned at Approximately 30 Billion AMD
During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned the investment program of GTB Development, the firm tasked with finalizing the Cascade Complex. YEREVAN, October 23. /ARКА/. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned the investment program of GTB Development,...
10/23/2025Pashinyan announced a 13.8% increase in agricultural exports in 2025
... agricultural exports. The opposition periodically reports problems with companies exporting agricultural products to Russia. "We already have a 13.8% increase in agricultural exports compared to the same period last year," Pashinyan said at a government meeting on Thursday. He presented data on specific areas: apricots - 25.5%, plums - 61.1%, peaches - 87.1%, cherries - 123%, pears - 245%, tomatoes - 12%, peppers - 62%, cabbage - 843%, eggplants - 72%, individual flowers - 6.4%, and loose ...
10/23/2025Historical Record: The Number of Registered Employees in Armenia Surpasses 800,000 – Pashinyan
... Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today. "This number reached 805,687 individuals, reflecting a 4.8% increase compared to September 2024. Since September 2018, over 222,000 jobs have been generated in Armenia," Pashinyan stated during a government meeting. At the conclusion of December 2024, the Armenian government sanctioned the Employment Strategy for 2025-2031 , which primarily aims to address unemployment. As noted by Narek Mkrtchyan, the then Minister of Labor and Social Affairs ...
10/23/20252.9 billion drams will be allocated for road repairs in Armenia
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a decision to allocate 2.9 billion drams for road repairs. YEREVAN, October 23. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved a decision to allocate 2.9 billion drams for road repairs. "These funds are planned ...
10/23/2025Armenia's Prime Minister has stated that the country's judicial system faces profound problems
... suggested asking the public what they think about the judicial system and trials. "We must address this issue during the process of adopting the new Constitution. We must understand what we mean by judicial independence," Pashinyan said during government hour in parliament on Wednesday. Pashinyan described the lack of an organic connection with the people as a systemic problem. "It is insular. How can this problem be solved? I see the solution in introducing a jury system. There are other ...
10/23/2025Armenia's Health Minister Announces Services to Be Included in Basic Insurance Package
... "Primarily, the insurance will encompass the most sought-after services, such as outpatient services, clinic visits, family doctor consultations, specialist consultations, and laboratory tests (a specified number per year)," Avanesyan remarked during a government Q&A session in parliament. She further noted that the list of services will be broadened and refined to incorporate specific surgical procedures, particularly ophthalmological (cataracts), cardiovascular, and others. She emphasized that beneficiaries ...
10/22/2025Pashinyan and Kobakhidze discussed strategic partnership between Armenia and Georgia
... in Tbilisi. YEREVAN, October 22. /ARKA/. Armenian and Georgian Prime Ministers Nikol Pashinyan and Irakli Kobakhidze discussed issues related to the strategic partnership between Armenia and Georgia at a meeting in Tbilisi. According to the Armenian government's press service, the two sides emphasized the active political dialogue between the two friendly countries and expressed confidence in its fruitful continuation. Pashinyan and Kobakhidze exchanged views on cooperation in trade, economic, and ...
10/22/2025Unemployment rate in Armenia fell to 12.3% in the second quarter - World Bank
... and labor force participation rates at 51.2 percent and 58.3 percent, respectively. Monthly business registrations fell 3.5 percent (mom) in August, due to lower registrations by individual entrepreneurs and LLCs. In late December 2024, the Armenian government sanctioned the Employment Strategy for 2025-2031, primarily aimed at addressing unemployment. As noted by the then-Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Narek Mkrtchyan, studies indicate that a segment of the potentially employable population ...
10/21/2025Papoyan: Armenia asked Russia to extend the period of stay for foreigners in its territory
The Armenian government has formally approached the Russian government with a suggestion to raise the legal limit on the duration of stay for foreigners in the Russian Federation from 90 days (per calendar year) to 180 days, announced Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan ...
10/21/2025Military service term to be reduced to one and a half years from January 1, 2026 – Pashinyan
... years," Pashinyan said. In September 2025, the Armenian Ministry of Defense submitted a draft law for public discussion proposing to shorten the length of mandatory military service by six months. The rationale for the bill notes that the Armenian government's 2021-2026 program envisages a reduction in the length of mandatory military service by increasing the length of contract service.
10/21/2025National Assembly of Armenia rejected a draft statement expressing no confidence in Nikol Pashinyan
... of Public Administration," initiated by the opposition faction "I Have the Honor." The statement expressing no confidence in Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, submitted by the "I Have the Honor" faction, notes that the government has failed to fulfill its obligations, allowed a systemic crisis in all spheres of government, and has become a source of new challenges for the country. Among the reasons cited are the loss of Artsakh, the failure of the national security ...
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