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Yerevan Metro passenger traffic will increase by 25% with the opening of the new Ajapnyak station – mayor
Mayor Tigran Avinyan announced at a government meeting on Thursday that Yerevan Metro passenger traffic will increase by approximately 25% after the opening of the 11th station, Ajapnyak. YEREVAN, September 18. /ARKA/. Mayor Tigran Avinyan announced at a government meeting on Thursday ...
09/18/2025Yerevan's trolleybus fleet is set to be completely modernized – mayor
... entirely outfitted with new trolleybuses. YEREVAN, September 18. /ARKA/. Tigran Avinyan, the Mayor of Yerevan, has assured that the city's transport fleet will soon be entirely outfitted with new trolleybuses. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government resolved to allocate 2 billion 137 million drams to the municipality of the capital for the acquisition of 45 Yutong (China) trolleybuses; this sum will be provided as an advance payment. Avinyan remarked at the government meeting that the ...
09/18/2025Armenian Prime Minister: No resignations planned in the government
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that there are no plans for resignations within the Armenian government, especially concerning the deputy prime minister positions. YEREVAN, September 18. /ARКА/. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that there are no plans for resignations within the Armenian government, especially concerning the deputy ...
09/18/2025Armenian government will allocate 639.3 million drams for the implementation of 13 priority programs in the regions
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the allocation of 639.3 million drams to finance priority and urgent programs in the regions. YEREVAN, September 18. /ARKA/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the allocation of 639.3 million drams to finance ...
09/18/2025Regulator turns down administrative complaint lodged by Electric Networks of Armenia contesting extension of its license
... duration (which is 6.5 years). The Commission commenced administrative proceedings, during which it was concluded that the decision was made in accordance with the law. It is highlighted that, in line with the strategic program adopted by the Armenian government and existing legislation, upon the expiration of the designated period for the guaranteed supplier status, measures outlined in the government-approved program will be adopted and executed to ensure this service across the entire territory ...
09/17/2025Multifunctional recreation area spanning 3,480 square meters to be constructed in Hrazdan Gorge in Yerevan
... 3,480 square meters will be established in the Hrazdan Gorge. On Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan, and other senior officials visited the site in the Arabkir community designated for the facility, the government press service reports. As stated by Arabkir Prefect Suren Varosyan, the design for the multifunctional recreation area has already been completed. The objective is to promote modern and sustainable development that reflects the rich heritage ...
09/17/2025Moody's downgrade of ENA rating will not affect financial stability – head of Central Bank of Armenia
... investment appeal. Moody's indicates that the downgrade is a reflection of the company's heightened vulnerability to state influence and regulatory risks, stemming from legislative changes expected to be enacted in July 2025. These changes would empower the government to nationalize the company and enable the regulator to initiate specific administrative actions in certain circumstances. Tashir Group President and ENA owner Samvel Karapetyan has been detained since June 18 on allegations of publicly advocating ...
09/16/2025Moody's downgrades ratings of "Electric Networks of Armenia" amid owner's arrest and nationalization plans
... and the arrest of ENA's owner, Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan. "The downgrade reflects the company's increased exposure to state influence and regulatory risks as a result of legislative amendments adopted in July 2025 that allow the government to nationalize the company and the regulator to initiate certain administrative proceedings in certain cases," the agency said in a statement. Moody's notes that the "Ba3" rating continues to take into account ENA's monopoly ...
09/15/2025Yerevan Mayor Presents Progress of Work on Two New Metro Stations "Ajapnyak" and "Surmalu"
... 10 metro stations in Yerevan, with a total line length of 13.4 km. About the Ajapnyak metro station It was previously reported that the total estimated cost for the construction of the Ajapnyak metro station is approximately $50 million. The Armenian government allocated 750 million drams for the design work, while an additional 554 million drams were provided by the mayor's office of the capital. The design and estimate documentation for the station was prepared by the winning tender company, "Metrogiprotrans" ...
09/15/2025Armenia's traditional security concept has failed: CSTO has failed three times in security matters - Pashinyan
... territory or not? It was at this juncture that it became evident that the security concept was ineffective, and we were confronted with a direct inquiry - will the CSTO acknowledge the territorial integrity of Armenia?" - stated the head of the RA government.-0-
09/15/2025Armenia abolishes double taxation on income with Japan
... rates of taxation for the primary types of income - dividends, interest, and royalties - in the country where the income is received for the business sectors of the contracting states. On May 8, 2025, the convention received approval from the Armenian government. According to Vice-Chairman of the House of Councilors of the National Assembly of Japan, Hiroyuki Nagahama, the agreement has already been ratified by both chambers of the Japanese parliament.-0-
09/12/2025Pashinyan emphasizes collaboration with NATO for promoting security and stability in the region
... partners, including NATO, which plays a role in furthering the security and stability agenda in the region, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a meeting with ambassadors accredited to NATO who visited the country. According to the government press service, Pashinyan outlined Armenia's strategy for enhancing peace and stability, referencing the Washington Declaration signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8, along with the initialing of the Agreement on the Establishment ...
09/12/2025United States to allocate $145 million to Armenia for Trump Route project
... International Peace and Prosperity project and the related agreements established on August 8, aimed at supporting investments in trade, infrastructure, essential mineral resource supply chains, and cross-border security," he stated. According to the government press service, Grigoryan expressed high regard for the agreements made following the discussions in Washington on August 8 and conveyed optimism that through collaborative efforts, it would be feasible to enhance bilateral relations under the ...
09/12/2025Some 5.5 billion drams to be invested in intensive nectarine and plum orchards in Armenia
At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government decided to exempt SLG AGRO from customs duties on imports. The company plans to invest 5.5 billion drams in the creation of intensive nectarine and plum orchards. YEREVAN, September 11. /ARКА/. At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government ...
09/11/2025Armenian government approves temporary free trade agreement between EAEU and Mongolia
During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the draft interim free trade agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia. YEREVAN, September 11. /ARКА/. During a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the draft interim free trade agreement between the EAEU and ...
09/11/2025Armenian Defense Ministry proposes to reduce compulsory military service term to 18 months
... compulsory military service period by 6 months. As per the draft law available on the e-draft.am platform, the service duration for privates will be 18 months (currently 24 months), commencing with the summer draft of 2026. The rationale states that the government program for 2021-2026 includes provisions for reducing the compulsory military service duration by enhancing contract service. "In recent years, tangible measures have been implemented to broaden contract military service under the 'Defender ...
09/11/2025Armenian government to allocate 1 billion drams for implementation of 26 subvention programs in regions
During a meeting held on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned the allocation of nearly 1 billion drams to support subvention projects aimed at infrastructure development in various regions. YEREVAN, September 11. /ARKA/. During a meeting held on Thursday, the Armenian government sanctioned ...
09/11/2025Road lease or construction right? Armenian Prime Minister outlines key principles of the TRIPP project
... that is to say, to grant the right to construct. After this duration, all investments revert to the Republic of Armenia. Consequently, the investor is motivated to establish the terms to validate their investments," Pashinyan remarked during the government Q&A session in parliament. He referred to the operations of the American firm ContourGlobal Hydro Cascade, which has owned the Vorotan cascade of hydroelectric power plants since 2015 as a precedent. In addressing the inconsistencies related ...
09/10/2025Papoyan emphasizes importance of economic diversification
Armenia is working to enhance the resilience of its economy, with one of the key priorities being the diversification of the economy, said Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during the government Q&A session in parliament today, as he addressed a question about whether the government is preparing for a possible economic shift from the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to the EU, and if there is a means to assess and mitigate the associated ...
09/10/2025Defense spending cut in Armenia for 2026 counterbalanced by significant surge in 2025-Pashinyan
During a government Q&A session in parliament on Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed a query regarding the anticipated trends in defense spending amid geopolitical changes. YEREVAN, September 10. /ARКА/. During a government Q&A session ...
09/10/2025More than 16 thousand displaced persons from Artsakh received Armenian citizenship - MIA
... a decree that all state institutions of the republic would be dissolved and that the Republic of Artsakh would cease to exist from January 1, 2024. The residents of Artsakh were forced to leave their homeland and move to Armenia. According to the RA government, more than 115 thousand Artsakh residents have been registered. To assist them, the Armenian government is implementing a number of programs, the primary needs platform https://e-soc.am and the hotline "114" of the Ministry of Social ...
09/05/2025Armenia launches new mechanism for monitoring trade turnover
The Armenian government has approved today a bill proposed by the State Revenue Committee that establishes a new mechanism for overseeing trade turnover. YEREVAN, September 4. /ARКА/. The Armenian government has approved today a bill proposed by the State Revenue ...
09/04/2025Armenian Deputy Prime Minister and US Ambassador Engage in Dialogue on Unblocking Communications
... Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan met with US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral relations and the potential for unblocking communications in the region. As reported by the press service of the Armenian government, they underscored the significance of the agreements made between Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8 in Washington, along with the memorandums of understanding that were signed between the US and RA governments. The seven-point declaration ...
09/04/2025Over 22 billion drams designated for renovation, construction, and enhancement of educational institutions and museums in Armenia
The Armenian government has earmarked approximately 22 billion 887 million drams for the construction, renovation, design, enhancement, and equipping of schools, kindergartens, educational and cultural institutions, universities, and museums. YEREVAN, September ...
09/04/2025Armenian-Japanese business forum to be held in the near future - Pashinyan
... Shigeru Ishiba. YEREVAN, September 4. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced a bilateral business forum to be held in the near future at a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba. As reported by the press service of the RA government, the meeting took place at the residence of the Japanese Prime Minister in Kantei. In a conversation with Ishiba, the RA Prime Minister expressed confidence that the business forum will really contribute to the expansion of trade and economic ...
09/04/2025Armenia to eliminate double taxation with Japan: parliamentary committee approves relevant convention
... rates of taxation for the main types of income - dividends, interest, and royalties - in the country where the income is received for the business sectors of the contracting states based on the principle of reciprocity. On May 8, 2025, the Armenian government approved the convention. According to Hiroyuki Nagahama, Vice-Chairman of the House of Councilors of the National Assembly of Japan, the agreement has already been ratified by both chambers of the Japanese parliament.-0-
09/02/2025Digital finance expert on crypto regulation in Armenia: the external picture looks good, but there are problems inside
... resources, along with adherence to numerous regulations. "Given our cultural context, a significant volume of exchange transactions tends to shift towards the gray and black markets," he added. In response to the inquiry regarding the measures the government should implement to foster a conducive ecosystem, the expert emphasized that the regulatory body ought to examine the practices of nations with which Armenia engages in substantial trade. The objective is not to draw in new players - they will ...
09/02/2025Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister and EU Special Representative discussed Washington Declaration and cooperation issues
... Magdalena Grono. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Magdalena Grono. This was reported by the press service of the Armenian government. During the meeting, the agreements reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan on August 8 in Washington were discussed, and an exchange of views took place on the agenda of Armenia-EU cooperation. About the Washington Declaration Following the ...
09/02/2025The International Committee of the Red Cross closes its delegation in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Geneva (ICRC) – Following a decision by the Government of Azerbaijan, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will close its delegation in the country on 3 September 2025. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. Geneva (ICRC) – Following a decision by the Government of Azerbaijan, the International ...
09/02/2025Artsakh issue "is not closed and cannot be considered closed" - Saghatelyan
... Shahramanyan issued a decree that all state institutions of the republic are dissolved and that the Republic of Artsakh ceases to exist from January 1, 2024. The residents of Artsakh were forced to leave their homeland and moved to Armenia. According to the RA government, more than 115 thousand Artsakh residents have been registered. To assist them, the RA government is implementing a number of programs, the primary needs platform https://e-soc.am and the 114 hotline of the RA Ministry of Social Affairs are ...
09/02/2025Artsakh people are not ready to give up their right to return to their homeland - Shahramanyan
... a decree that all state institutions of the republic would be dissolved and that the Republic of Artsakh would cease to exist from January 1, 2024. The residents of Artsakh were forced to leave their homeland and move to Armenia. According to the RA government, more than 115 thousand Artsakh residents have been registered. To assist them, the RA government is implementing a number of programs, the primary needs platform https://e-soc.am and the hotline "114" of the RA Ministry of Social ...
09/02/2025Armenian Prime Minister Arrives in China's Capital
... Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife arrived in Beijing by train from Tianjin. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife arrived in Beijing by train from Tianjin. According to the press service of the Armenian government, Pashinyan will take part in a parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Chinese capital on September 3. He is scheduled to meet with Vice President of the People's Republic of China Han Zheng. Pashinyan previously ...
09/02/2025Dairy production standards may be tightened in Armenia
... producers. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Head of the Inspectorate Hayk Sargsyan, discussed issues of strict compliance with safety standards in production, the importance of implementing the HACCP system ("Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points"),... ... spoke about the problems in the industry and put forward proposals, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue with government agencies.
09/02/2025Yerevan's choice between EAEU and EU must be made by people - Overchuk
... member of both the EAEU and the EU simultaneously. Should such a decision be reached, I am confident that various factors influencing the decision-making process in either direction will be thoroughly evaluated," the deputy head of the Russian government informed reporters. On August 20, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan engaged in discussions with Overchuk in Yerevan regarding the bilateral agenda between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation, addressing current cooperation ...
09/01/2025Pashinyan and Aliyev see the need for constructive dialogue, mutual trust and regional stability
Within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the government press service reported. YEREVAN, September 1. /ARKA/. Within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the government press service ...
09/01/2025Armenia and Vietnam aim to increase trade turnover and expand investments
... Organization. YEREVAN, September 1. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. This was reported by the press service of the Armenian government. The interlocutors, emphasizing the further expansion and deepening of friendly relations and political dialogue between Armenia and Vietnam, discussed the agenda of mutual visits and diplomatic contacts, intensification of cooperation in the ...
09/01/2025Pashinyan and Erdogan attach importance to steps to establish stability and peace in the region
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit, the government press service reported. YEREVAN, September 1. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit, the government press service reported. The interlocutors ...
09/01/2025Armenia and China poised to enhance trade turnover and mutual investments - joint statement
... of bilateral trade turnover in recent years and convey their willingness to exert efforts to further augment it, the parties said in a joint statement on the establishment of a strategic partnership, as provided by the press service of the Armenian government. YEREVAN, August 31. /ARКА/. Armenia and China acknowledge the consistent growth of bilateral trade turnover in recent years and convey their willingness to exert efforts to further augment it, the parties said in a joint statement on ...
08/31/2025Yerevan proposes integration of Crossroads of Peace project with China's One Belt, One Road initiative
During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that his government's project the Crossroads of Peace is ideally suited to be connected with China's One Belt, One Road initiative, which Armenia was among the first to officially endorse. YEREVAN, August 31. /ARКА/. During a meeting with Chinese President ...
08/31/2025Armenian prime minister’s office publicizes the three memoranda of understanding signed on August 8 between Armenia and the United States
Memorandum Of Understanding Between The Government Of The United States Of America And The Government Of The Republic Of Armenia Regarding The Crossroads Of Peace Capacity Building Partnership YEREVAN, August 29. /ARKA/. The Government of the United States of America and the Government of ...
08/29/2025Samvel Karapetyan's "Our Way" Movement Established in Armenia, Future Plans Revealed
..., in matters of housing and education. On July 22, the Defense Council for Samvel Karapetyan, entrepreneur and owner of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC, informed that Karapetyan and his family won the emergency arbitration proceedings against the Government of the Republic of Armenia in the case of the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia. It is noted that the court prohibited the RA government from confiscating or selling the assets of ENA, changing the composition of ENA's management ...
08/29/2025Pashinyan to leave for Japan on working visit after China
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will arrive in Japan on September 4 for a two-day working visit, the government press service reported. YEREVAN, August 29. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will arrive in Japan on September 4 for a two-day working visit, the government press service reported. As part of the visit to Tokyo, a meeting ...
08/29/2025Pashinyan to travel to China to attend SCO+ meeting
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan will be in China on a working visit from August 30 to September 3, the government press service reported. YEREVAN, August 29. /ARКА/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Hakobyan will be in China on a working visit from August 30 to September 3, the government press service reported. During the ...
08/29/2025ENA Board chairman thanks Pashinyan: "Another statement like this, and our victory in the arbitration court will be inevitable’
... the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Electrical Networks of Armenia (ENA), conveyed his appreciation to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for his remarks regarding the Stockholm arbitration court's ruling. In response to a question about whether the government plans to implement the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration Court Pashinyan told a press briefing: "No one can defeat the Republic of Armenia anywhere.’ In response to a remark that the government recognizes that the arbitration court's ...
08/28/2025Two companies in Armenia are set to invest over 956 million drams in the clothing production
During a meeting held on Thursday, the Armenian government made the decision to exempt two companies engaged in the clothing industry, which are planning to invest in production, from customs duties on imports. YEREVAN, August 27. /ARКА/. During a meeting held on Thursday, the Armenian government ...
08/28/2025Armenia and China intend to regulate passenger and cargo transportation by road
At a meeting on Thursday, the government approved a proposal to sign an agreement between the governments of Armenia and China on international road transportation of passengers and goods. YEREVAN, August 28. /ARКА/. At a meeting on Thursday, the government approved a proposal ...
08/28/2025Government approves grant agreement worth $1.5 million with IBRD for regeneration of Nairit plant
The Armenian government has approved a draft presidential decree on the approval of the grant agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the development of a program for environmental restoration and ...
08/28/2025Electrical Networks of Armenia must prioritize serving the populace-Pashinyan
The Electrical Networks of Armenia (ENA should serve the people, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press briefing, answering a question about whether the government plans to implement the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration Court. YEREVAN, August 28. /ARКА/. The Electrical Networks of Armenia (ENA should serve the people, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press briefing, answering a question ...
08/28/2025Armenia will reach a decision when the choice becomes final and unavoidable: Pashinyan regarding the nation's membership in the EU and the EAEU
... not intend to sever economic connections and does not aim to diminish trade turnover with the EAEU and Russia He stated that Armenia is pursuing economic diversification and seeks to enhance trade turnover with the European Union as well. The head of government also pointed out that commencing the EU accession process mitigates certain foreign policy risks. He noted that Armenia can only become a member of the EU if the populace endorses this initiative through a referendum. According to the prime ...
08/28/2025FlyOne airlines denies media reports alleging it was sanctioned due to making flights to Russia
... leadership of the Republic of Moldova and formed the basis for issuing the respective order. We assure you that there is no reason for concern, and FLYONE continues its core activity under normal conditions. It was previously reported that the Moldovan government has added FLYONE, the sole Moldovan airline that conducted flights to Russia through Armenia, to the sanctions list. It was indicated that not only FLYONE SRL itself but also significant individuals associated with the company have been included ...
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