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Secretary 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 ...
11/11/2025Khandanyan: Territorial exchange between Armenia and Azerbaijan impossible without a referendum
Territorial exchange between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be carried out without a referendum, stated Sarkis Khandanyan, head of the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia and a pro-government MP. YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. Territorial exchange between Armenia and Azerbaijan cannot be carried out without a referendum, stated Sarkis Khandanyan, head of the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations of the National Assembly of the ...
11/11/2025Armenian government accused of political adventurism and expropriation of ENA, owned by Samvel Karapetyan
David Ghazinyan, former acting general director of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC, called the government's actions against ENA, owned by Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan, political adventurism and expropriation. YEREVAN, November 11. /ARKA/. David Ghazinyan, former acting general director of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC, called the ...
11/11/2025ENA interim manager says company's owner had not approved $690 million in loan guarantees with regulator
... information on the topics under consideration during regular meetings. 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 indicated that the decision regarding ENA is contingent upon the price, which must be established through a thorough analysis. About ENA and the President of Tashir Group Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC oversees medium and low-voltage ...
11/11/2025Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) publishes draft decision to revoke the license of ENA
... improperly complied" with the stipulations of the RA Law "On Energy" and the PSRC, which poses a risk to the safety and reliability of the energy system, its components, and the rights and legitimate interests of consumers. It has been ... ... possibility of either nationalizing ENA or selling it to "an international, reputable specialized company, while maintaining the government's stake." He noted that the decision regarding ENA would be contingent upon the price, which would be established ...
11/10/2025Armenia is working to develop renewable energy resources
... to the development of renewable energy resources in the country. This was stated by Hovhannes Abrahamyan, Head of the Regional Energy Markets Department of the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure. "In 2021, the Armenian government adopted a strategic program for the development of the energy sector until 2040. Key priorities and actions for system development were consolidated and outlined. One of the development priorities is the maximum use of renewable energy," ...
11/10/2025From 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 ...
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