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By 2029, majority of Armenia's population will be covered by compulsory health insurance: Minister
... the system, and from 2028, the remaining groups, including those employed in agriculture and their families. "Insurance will finance primary healthcare, emergency care, and inpatient treatment. The specific list of services will be approved by government decision," Avanesyan noted. As previously noted, in 2026—the first stage of the transition to a universal health insurance system (2026-2028)—1.7 million Armenian residents will be covered by the system. For these residents, 100% of ...
11/28/2025Investment policy monitoring and evaluation system will be implemented in Armenia
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to develop and implement an investment policy monitoring and evaluation system. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARКА/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to develop and implement an investment policy monitoring and ...
11/27/2025Armenian government will allocate over 1 billion drams for 15 subvention projects in regions
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the allocation of 1.7 billion drams to co-finance 15 subvention projects in 12 communities for infrastructure development. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the allocation ...
11/27/2025Working groups must be created to address air pollution and traffic congestion issues, says Pashinyan
Two working groups must be created in Armenia to address air pollution and traffic management issues in Yerevan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told a government meeting today. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. Two working groups must be created in Armenia to address air pollution and traffic management issues in Yerevan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told a government meeting today. He said he would ...
11/27/2025The Armenian Parliament will discuss the draft 2026 state budget next week
The draft 2026 state budget of Armenia will be discussed in the National Assembly next week, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at a government meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN, November 27. /ARKA/. The draft 2026 state budget of Armenia will be discussed in the National Assembly next week, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at a government meeting on Thursday. Finance Minister ...
11/27/2025Acba Bank and Proparco summarize year-long cooperation (VIDEO)
... financial opportunities but also new qualities and standards. Our partnership with Proparco has opened up new horizons for us. I’m proud that we already have a special place in the large Proparco family of partners. I would also like to thank the French government, represented by the Ambassador,” noted Hakob Andreasyan, CEO of Acba Bank. “Acba is a systemic structure that has become a key player in the development of the Armenian economy. These relationships are based on mutual trust, which will ...
11/26/2025Armenia Contemplates Introduction of Annual Migrant Quotas
... candidate; however, this requirement is seldom adhered to in practice. Last year, such justification was provided in merely 10 instances out of over 10,000," Ghazaryan remarked. The deputy minister is of the opinion that, given these circumstances, the government ought to manage the influx of labor migrants by instituting quotas for different specialties. He further highlighted the increasing foreign interest in Armenia each year. "In 2019, 7,800 residence permits were granted, in 2022 – over ...
11/25/2025Pashinyan calls transfer of Electric Networks of Armenia to full state ownership ‘strategic goal’
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called the transfer of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) to full state ownership the government's strategic approach to the company. YEREVAN, November 25. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called the transfer of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) to full state ownership the government's strategic approach to the company....
11/25/2025Armenian Prime Minister briefed on violations in Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) that led to the company's license being revoked
... to several dozen companies affiliated with Tashir Group. "ENA, whose assets were 100% pledged to international banks and had loan obligations to them totaling $116 million, was contractually obligated to obtain permission (from the PSRC or the government) in the event of the use of any guarantees, collateral, or other loan funds," he emphasized. Pashinyan, for his part, suggested that if creditors (banks and international organizations) demanded repayment of the guarantees issued by the ...
11/25/2025Armenia plans to digitalize the process of issuing residence status to foreigners
The Armenian government is putting forward a proposal to digitize the administrative procedures for granting residence status to foreign nationals. YEREVAN, November 24. /ARКА/. The Armenian government is putting forward a proposal to digitize the administrative ...
11/24/2025Leaders of Armenia and Kazakhstan emphasize importance of TRIPP and Crossroads of Peace projects
... Astana on Friday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of implementing the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) and Crossroads of Peace projects, the Armenian government press service reported. YEREVAN, November 21. /ARКА/. During talks in Astana on Friday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of implementing the TRIPP (Trump Route ...
11/21/2025Pashinyan and Tokayev issued a joint statement: a number of documents were signed
... members of the official delegations also exchanged intergovernmental and interdepartmental documents. • Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Armenia on the transfer, use, protection, and safety of classified information; • Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Republic of Armenia on the mutual provision of land plots for the construction of diplomatic missions of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Armenia ...
11/21/2025Protecting Russian business interests abroad is a priority: Zakharova on situation with ENA and Samvel Karapetyan
... his personal finances to bridge the energy tariff gap for households and small enterprises, in collaboration with the Armenian government. "Between 2017 and 2023, the company invested nearly $700 million, which included funds for infrastructure improvements.... ... investment programs, violations of deadlines and procedures for connecting new subscribers, and violations of building and fire safety regulations during the construction and renovation of certain facilities. The Commission claims that ENA provided risky ...
11/20/2025Government will allocate 10.8 billion drams for next phase of "300 Schools, 500 Kindergartens" program
Armenia’s government will allocate 10.77 billion drams for the next phase of the "300 Schools, 500 Kindergartens" program, Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan announced at a government meeting on Thursday. YEREVAN,...
11/20/2025Childbirth benefits in Armenia will amount to 500,000 drams starting September 1, 2026, as stated by the Ministry of Social Affairs
... child's birth within the family, which results in varying amounts of support: 300,000 drams for the first and second child, 1 million drams for the third and fourth, and 1.5 million drams for the fifth and any subsequent children," he stated during a government meeting on Thursday. According to Torosyan, the suggested unification of the benefit is founded on the rationale that family expenses do not depend on the order of a child's birth and are consistent for all children. He elaborated that the ...
11/20/2025Armenian Prime Minister orders elimination of tax overpayments by businesses
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that he has mandated government agencies to address instances of tax overpayment by businesses. YEREVAN, November 20. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that he has mandated government agencies to address instances of tax overpayment by businesses....
11/20/2025The Armenian government will allocate over 1 billion drams for the implementation of 24 subsidy programs in the regions
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the allocation of 1 billion 59 million drams for co-financing subsidy programs in the regions for the development of infrastructure. YEREVAN, November 20. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the allocation ...
11/20/2025Pashinyan calls joint project with Firebird, Team Telecom and NVIDIA "an extremely significant investment"
... Pashinyan announced today that the extensive AI Data Center initiative, being executed in Armenia in collaboration with Firebird and the U.S.-based NVIDIA, represents a highly significant investment program. He made this statement in response to the U.S. government's decision to grant Firebird (a startup specializing in cloud and AI infrastructure technologies) a license to import NVIDIA GPUs into Armenia. "In relation to the license for exporting NVIDIA chips, I wish to extend my gratitude to President ...
11/20/2025Armenian Prime Minister Asks U.S. to Keep Issue of Armenian Prisoners in Baku in Focus
... direction, and also asked her to keep this issue in the spotlight," Pashinyan said. When the entire Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh fled to Armenia during the Azerbaijani offensive in September 2023, several high-ranking then- and former government officials were detained and charged with charges widely known to be trumped-up, including terrorism. Among those detained and held captive are former Nagorno-Karabakh presidents Arkady Ghukasyan, Bako Sahakyan, Arayik Harutyunyan, then-Speaker ...
11/20/2025Pashinyan: work on TRIPP proceeding in narrow format, there are no turbulent events
... it is difficult to say how far it has progressed. Development is ongoing, and everything that exists is within this framework," Pashinyan noted at a briefing on Thursday. According to him, officials responsible for this issue are working in the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "Here, the issue is addressed in a broader context—transport infrastructure and other issues. We have a certain working logic. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan is in charge of coordinating infrastructure ...
11/20/2025Printing of Armenian biometric ID card forms has begun in the Czech Republic
... electronic border management systems and technical solutions, as well as the current status of the biometric system's implementation, its development process, and expected innovations. On the Implementation of the Biometric System In August 2024, the government decided to issue Armenian citizens with ID cards and biometric passports in a new format. The French consortium "IDEMIA Identity Security France and A.C.I. Technology S.à.r.l.", which won the tender, is developing the necessary infrastructure....
11/19/2025Commercial whitefish fishing banned in Armenia
... regulations, as well as illegal fishing, is subject to strict administrative and criminal penalties. After November 20, any boats or fishing equipment found on Lake Sevan will be subject to legal penalties," the ministry noted. On October 9, the Armenian government decided to increase the commercial whitefish catch from Lake Sevan by 620 tons, bringing the permissible limit for the current season to 1,123 tons before the fishing ban was introduced.
11/19/2025First EU assessment mission will visit Armenia for visa liberalization discussions
The first EU assessment mission will soon arrive in Yerevan for meetings and discussions with Armenian government agencies regarding the Armenia-EU Visa Liberalization Action Plan (VLAP). YEREVAN, November 18. /ARКА/. The first EU assessment mission will soon arrive in Yerevan for meetings and discussions with Armenian government agencies regarding ...
11/18/2025Regional communications and border delimitation discussed by Grigoryan and Grono
... in Georgia. The two discussed regional developments, touched upon the possibilities and importance of unblocking regional communications, and emphasized the importance of continuing the Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation process, the Armenian government press service reported. Ambassador Vasilis Maragos, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, also attended the meeting.-0-
11/18/2025Samvel Karapetyan's pretrial detention extended for another two months
... Apostolic Church), large-scale tax evasion, and money laundering. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan suggested the possibility of nationalizing ESA or selling it to "an international, reputable specialized company, while retaining the government's stake." He stated that the decision regarding ENA depends on the price, which must be determined based on a comprehensive analysis.-0-
11/18/2025PSRC head assesses likelihood of electricity price increase in Armenia
... interest, seize the rights to this property," Mesropyan indicated. Previously, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposed the option of nationalizing ENA or selling it to "a reputable international specialized company, while maintaining the government's stake." He mentioned that the decision will hinge on the price, which must be established through a thorough analysis.-0-
11/17/2025Electric Networks of Armenia JSC's license for electricity distribution revoked
... and ineffectively managed property, real estate, and cash. The PSRC decision asserts that the company jeopardized not only the safety of its assets, but also the uninterrupted and efficient electricity supply to consumers and the stability of the country's ... ... possibility of nationalizing ESA or selling it to "an international, reputable specialized company, while retaining the government's stake." He stated that the decision regarding ENA depends on the price, which must be determined based on a ...
11/17/2025Hooker informs Pashinyan about launch of bilateral working groups to advance TRIPP project
... bilateral working groups, led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Kalter, aimed at implementing the bilateral agreements reached on August 8 and advancing Trump's Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP). According to the Armenian government press service, Hooker noted that she arrived in Yerevan to advance the vision formed by Trump and Pashinyan during their August meetings in Washington, as well as to discuss deepening cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, regional ...
11/17/2025Armenian Central Election Commission releases preliminary results of elections to Council of Elders of Vagharshapat
... the enlarged community of Vagharshapat in the Armavir region, which took place on November 16. According to data from all 47 polling stations, no political force received an absolute majority of the votes (50%). 15,298 people (48.5%) voted for the pro-government Civil Contract party (the leader of the list and mayoral candidate is Argishti Mekhakyan). It is followed by the Victory bloc (Forward Party and ARF, Sevak Khachatryan) - 10,051 votes (32.05%), the Mother Armenia National Democratic Party (Grisha ...
11/17/2025Secretary of Armenian Security Council and representative of European Commission discussed unblocking regional communications
... transport routes between the European Union, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia, the press service of the Secretary of the Armenian Security Council reported. In this context, the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative presented by the Armenian government was highlighted, and prospects for deepening cooperation between Armenia and the European Union within the framework of this project were discussed.-0-
11/14/2025Armenia Ratifies EEU-UAE Agreement: 95% of Its Exports to Emirates to Receive Preferential Access
Today, the Armenian government has sanctioned the ratification of an agreement titled "On Economic Partnership between the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and its Member States and the UAE," which was signed on June 27, 2025, in Minsk, Belarus. YEREVAN, November ...
11/14/2025Armenian company to invest 961 million drams in strawberry greenhouse
At a meeting on Friday, the Armenian government decided to grant a customs duty exemption to DNA-Technology AM, a company planning to invest 706 million drams in the construction of a greenhouse complex for growing strawberries. YEREVAN, November 14. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Friday, the ...
11/14/2025Chanakh Company to Invest Approximately 600 Million AMD in Dairy Production
At a meeting on Friday, the Armenian government decided to grant a customs duty exemption to Chanakh Company, which plans to invest a total of 590 million AMD in dairy production using imported raw materials. YEREVAN, November 14. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Friday, the Armenian government ...
11/14/2025Armenian Company to Invest 1.9 Billion AMD in Establishing Cement Production
At a meeting on Friday, the Armenian government decided to exempt Dragsman Cement from customs duties on imports. YEREVAN, November 14. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Friday, the Armenian government decided to exempt Dragsman Cement from customs duties on imports. The company plans to invest ...
11/14/2025Armenia to ban the discharge of untreated industrial wastewater starting July 1, 2026
... equipment, and to prevent interference with the normal operation of the plant and sludge treatment. "Those discharging industrial wastewater must carry out preliminary treatment at their own expense in local treatment facilities," he said at a government meeting on Friday. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, for his part, emphasized that used water should not be returned to nature without treatment, otherwise it would be an environmental disaster.
11/14/2025Armenia to ban sale of single-use plastic bags starting January 1, 2027
... mobile vending machines, fairs, and retail outlets, with the exception of bags for weighing and packaging, or those made from recycled waste. The ban will also apply to polyethylene bags with a density greater than 50 microns," Matevosyan noted at a government meeting on Friday. He added that reusable paper and fabric bags will be considered as alternatives. "The sale and use of disposable plastic and foam containers and utensils in the above-mentioned locations is also prohibited. An exception ...
11/14/2025Armenian government approves comprehensive package of laws on compulsory health insurance
... through a written vote, as announced by RA Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. "The drafts have already been forwarded to the National Assembly. We have also sanctioned the legislative package for its prompt discussion," she stated during a government meeting on Friday. The minister further indicated that 700,000 beneficiaries are presently registered in the Armed electronic application. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan remarked that the reform is expected to be enacted by January ...
11/14/2025Crossroads of Peace project enters practical phase – Pashinyan
The Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace initiative has transitioned into its practical phase, with the North-South project now becoming a tangible reality, as announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, November 14. /ARКА/. The Armenian government's ...
11/14/2025ENA’s petition to remove the head of the PSRC was rejected
... Armen Shahnazaryan as the company's director of economics and finance in violation of current procedures, and the failure to implement the Stockholm Arbitration Court's ruling on the lawsuit filed by Tashir Group (owner of ENA) against the Armenian government. Aloyan also stated that the PSRC head's decision to appoint Romanos Petrosyan as interim manager of ENA was dictated by the authorities. It should be noted that the agenda of today's PSRC meeting includes one item: the revocation of ENA's ...
11/13/2025Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced the start of production of ID card forms
... corresponding contract has been signed with a French company. The company has established an LLC in Armenia that is actively working on implementing this program," Sargsyan said. On the implementation of the biometric system In August 2024, the government decided to provide Armenian citizens with ID cards and biometric passports in a new format. The French consortium "IDEMIA Identity Security France and A.C.I. Technology S.à.r.l.", which won the tender, is creating the necessary infrastructure....
11/13/2025Armenia can become an ideal hub for connecting India's economy with Europe's advanced markets, says minister
... during the ministerial plenary session at the India-Europe Conference on Business and Sustainable Development. The minister highlighted Armenia's investment climate and key projects, including the Dry Port in Gyumri. Dry Port in Gyumri The Armenian government intends to allocate $37 million for this project. As per the plan, the dry port will be located next to Shirak International Airport, the railway, and the North-South transport corridor. It will feature an airport designated as a free economic ...
11/13/2025The political phase of the Armenia-EU visa liberalization process has been completed, and the technical phase has begun – Head of the Migration Service
... start from scratch (with the exception of a large-scale border management system). "Everything is crystal clear: from now on, we have a 'roadmap,' that is, an action plan that we will distribute, localize, integrate, and distribute functions among government agencies according to their responsibilities," the Service Head stated. As Davtyan stated, the vast majority of these 74 points are already being implemented; there are practically no points that Armenia must start from scratch (with the ...
11/13/2025Tashir Capital lawyer accuses acting ENA administrator and PSRC head of serious misconduct
... criminal proceedings against Romanos Petrosyan and the PSRC management, as well as suspend Petrosyan's powers as interim manager of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC. Armen Shahnazaryan was a member of the Republican Party of Armenia and held various government positions since 2001. In 2015, he served as Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Economy. In 2017, he was appointed Chairman of the Board of the Export Insurance Agency of Armenia. ARKA News Agency contacted the Anti-Corruption Committee for comment....
11/13/2025A three-day journey into the future of artificial intelligence: AI Journey 2025 schedule is released
... Sberbank is Russia’s largest bank and a leading global financial institution. Holding almost one-third of aggregate Russian banking sector assets, Sberbank is the key lender to the national economy and one of the biggest deposit takers in Russia. The Government of the Russian Federation represented by the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation is the principal shareholder of PJSC Sberbank owning 50% plus one voting share of the bank’s authorized capital, with the remaining 50% minus one voting ...
11/13/2025Construction of "Trump Route" in Armenia to begin in the second half of 2026 – Pashinyan
... President Trump's inner circle is addressing several critical issues, and at times, they may become overwhelmed due to objective circumstances... We will exert every effort to ensure the smooth execution of this schedule," Pashinyan remarked during a government Q&A session in parliament on Wednesday. He elaborated on the specific route designated for the TRIPP communications. "For instance, the railway will follow the path that was in operation during the Soviet period; constructing a railway ...
11/12/2025Armenia will never refuse to buy wheat from Russia – Pashinyan
... Nikol Pashinyan stated. "I am officially stating this. However, Armenia will also, without hesitation, consider other options on the market, including who else is selling wheat and whether there are alternative offers for us," he said during a government question-and-answer session in parliament. Pashinyan denied the suggestion that Armenia would ignore any offers to buy wheat. "This will not happen. Moreover, I don't want to hide it: there are offers... Other suppliers are asking if we ...
11/12/2025Government will approve the universal health insurance system package this week, says Armenia's Minister of Health.
The government is expected to approve the universal health insurance system package this week, announced Armenia's Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan today during a question-and-answer session in parliament. YEREVAN, November 12. /ARKA/. The government ...
11/12/2025Armenia's economic growth is expected to reach 5.4% in 2026, exceeding forecasts – Finance Ministry
... the 2026 draft state budget in parliament on Wednesday. The Finance Minister reported that economic growth averaged 7.6% in 2021-2026. "Armenia's budget must be flexible and able to quickly respond to a rapidly changing world. "This is our government's consolidated five-year budget, full of challenges, with a logical conclusion to the five-year journey," Hovhannisyan said. He also stated that in the past, when artificial intelligence was discussed as a phenomenon of the future, today ...
11/12/2025Armenia plans to double the basic fee for heavy industry production licenses
... industry production license from the current 29-fold base rate to 55-fold. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia adopted a resolution amending the law "On State Fees" in its first reading at its session on Wednesday. Specifically, the government has developed a bill to stimulate heavy industry and regulate domestic trade in strategically important goods, particularly ferrous metals. To support domestic production and scrap metal recycling, a ban on the export of ferrous and non-ferrous ...
11/12/2025Armenia to Double Basic Duty for Heavy Industry Production Licenses
... explained that to enhance the production of goods with higher added value and to ensure the domestic consumption of raw materials, as well as to encourage local recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals and the recovery of metals from waste, the government has opted to prohibit the export of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap and waste. Additionally, the export of certain ferrous metal products that are characterized by simple designs and low added value has been restricted. Babken Tunyan, Deputy ...
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