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14:00 01/06/2026Tsarukyan warns of 'economic war' ahead of voteProsperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan on Sunday criticized Armenia’s economic direction and warned against moves that could weaken the country’s trade ties, arguing that the economy is...
15:30 30/05/2026Tsarukyan calls tourism Armenia's 'gold mine'Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan is pitching tourism as the cornerstone of his party’s economic vision, calling it a “gold mine” that could transform Armenia’s future if properly...
16:45 29/05/2026Wealthy families cut dollar exposure, survey revealsThe world's richest families are trimming exposure to the U.S. dollar as geopolitical tensions and rising sovereign debt drive a broader rethink of portfolio risk, UBS said in a report published on...
11:30 29/05/2026Oil falls more than 1%Oil futures fell more than 1% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April, following reports that the U.S.
14:33 27/05/2026Russia says Armenia's gas discounts are subsidized by MoscowKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Armenia’s reduced gas prices are directly subsidized by Russia, calling them Moscow’s contribution to supporting a “brotherly nation.” “The...
14:01 25/05/2026Ameriabank and ADB sign $100 million agreement to expand enterprise and green finance in ArmeniaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ameriabank have signed a loan agreement of up to $100 million to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia,...
17:03 23/05/2026Environmentalist warns of mounting threats to protected areas amid Amulsar disputeArmenia’s network of specially protected natural areas is under mounting pressure from mining and construction, with international watchdogs issuing sharp criticism over biodiversity risks linked to...
16:00 23/05/2026Gagik Tsarukyan pledges tax relief, loan easing for SMEs ahead of electionsBusinessman and opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan vowed to ease financial pressures on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of his party’s campaign platform ahead of Armenia’s...
11:45 23/05/2026Russia suspends sales of Armenian alcohol after quality violationsRussia’s consumer watchdog has suspended the sale of several Armenian-made alcoholic beverages after inspections revealed they failed to meet mandatory safety and quality standards.
13:15 21/05/2026Russia to restrict flower imports from ArmeniaThe Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) will impose temporary restrictions on the import of flowers from Armenia starting May 22, TASS reported,...
16:00 18/05/2026Armenia foils transit of 28 kg hashish hidden in Iranian truckArmenia’s State Revenue Committee has intercepted 28 kilograms of hashish hidden in a truck transiting from Iran to Georgia, preventing the country’s territory from being used as a narcotics corridor.
14:56 18/05/2026Narek Karapetyan warns of deepening hardship in GegharkunikNarek Karapetyan, who tops the Strong Armenia party’s list for the upcoming June 7 parliamentary elections, has voiced concern over worsening socio-economic conditions in Armenia’s Gegharkunik...
14:00 18/05/2026Armenia's inflation reached 5.3% in April, CBA chief saysArmenia’s annual inflation rate continued to climb in April, reaching 5.3%, driven largely by rising import prices for fuel and food, Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) Governor Martin Galstyan told...
12:02 18/05/2026Strong Armenia member criticizes loan rates, praises Georgia's business supportNarek Karapetyan, a senior member of the Strong Armenia party and the party’s leading candidate for the June 7 parliamentary elections, criticized Armenia’s business environment while highlighting...
16:30 16/05/2026Strong Armenia party sets out economic pledges ahead of June electionsThe Strong Armenia party has unveiled a package of economic and social pledges ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections on 7 June, positioning businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan...
17:00 13/05/2026Opposition candidate says poverty in Armenia driven by lack of jobs, economic systemA senior member of the opposition Strong Armenia party said on Wednesday that poverty in the country stemmed from systemic economic failures and a lack of employment opportunities, arguing that...
13:00 11/05/2026Armenian opposition accuses government of ZCMC seizureArmenian opposition politician Narek Karapetyan on Sunday accused Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party of effectively turning the country’s largest mining enterprise into a partisan...
11:13 11/05/2026Grant Akopian elected to AmCham BoardGrant Akopian, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Converse Bank CJSC was elected as the AmCham Board member on April 29.
16:12 08/05/2026EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses through EU-backed guaranteeThe European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – jointly the EIB Group – are joining forces with Ameriabank to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized...
15:00 06/05/2026Gagik Tsarukyan meets villagers, highlights ties with Yezidi minorityGagik Tsarukyan, the leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP), toured rural communities in Aragatsotn Province, meeting residents of Hnaberd, Rya Taza and Aragats villages, according to a...