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15:32 05/05/2026Martin Galstyan re-elected as Central Bank chiefThe Armenian National Assembly has reappointed Martin Galstyan as Chairman of the Central Bank following a vote in a closed session.
14:36 05/05/202612-month core inflation in Armenia reaches 4.7%The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) on Tuesday left its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 6.50%, as inflationary pressures accelerated and global economic uncertainty deepened.
13:31 05/05/2026Armenia's key policy rate left unchangedAt its May 5 meeting, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia decided to: · Keep the Refinancing Rate unchanged at 6.50% · Keep the Lombard Repo Facility Rate at 8.00%.
13:19 05/05/2026Bell Ringing Ceremony at London Stock Exchange marks Ameriabank’s inclusion in FTSE 100 as part of LFGLion Finance Group (LFG) marked its inclusion in the FTSE 100 Index by ringing the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange.
12:55 05/05/2026Armenian ruling party backs Martin Galstyan for new term as Central Bank chiefThe Armenian National Assembly Standing Committee on Financial-Credit and Budgetary Affairs has endorsed the nomination of Central Bank Governor Martin Galstyan for another term backed by the ruling...
16:35 01/05/2026Armenian opposition politician criticizes export decline to France, pledges anti-poverty fundThe opposition Strong Armenia party, which is running in the June parliamentary elections, has accused the government of failing to diversify exports and pledged sweeping social measures if elected.
16:03 01/05/2026Wildberries holds talks with Armenian sellers amid Russian customs changesWildberries has announced that it is in active dialogue with Armenian vendors following recent regulatory adjustments in Russia.
14:57 30/04/2026Byblos Bank Armenia to finance participation of young chess players in 4 prestigious tournamentsByblos Bank Armenia will finance the participation of two young chess players, Grandmaster Mamikon Gharibyan and FIDE Master Rudolf Pashikyan, in four prestigious international tournaments.
12:08 30/04/2026Economist says Tsarukyan's zero-interest farm loan proposal remains crucialEconomist Mikayel Melkumyan has defended opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan’s call for expanding zero-interest agricultural loans, insisting the measure is still vital for Armenia’s struggling rural...
12:12 29/04/2026ADB appoints new country director for ArmeniaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Lyaziza Sabyrova as its new Country Director for Armenia, effective 1 April 2026.
17:00 28/04/2026Armenian ministry says liquefied gas disruptions are temporary amid border delaysThe Armenian Economy Ministry said on Tuesday that recent disruptions in liquefied gas supplies are temporary and caused by logistical delays, not a nationwide shortage.
15:30 28/04/2026Armenia faces LPG shortages amid global market strainsLiquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in Armenia remain elevated at 270-290 drams per liter, with many filling stations reporting shortages despite the reopening of the Upper Lars checkpoint for...
12:15 28/04/2026Kocharyan accuses Armenian government of granting selective tax breaks with 'corruption risks'Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan on Tuesday accused the country’s leadership of selectively granting tax exemptions to individual businesses, warning that the practice carries significant...
22:04 27/04/2026ARKA news agency launches special project about its products and services to celebrate its 30th anniversaryTo celebrate its 30th anniversary, ARKA News Agency has launched a new special project dedicated to its products and services.
16:34 27/04/2026Hrazdan workers unpaid as factory closure fuels hardship, opposition figure saysAn opposition figure in Armenia has warned that hundreds of people in the town of Hrazdan are facing severe financial hardship after losing their income following the closure of a local cement plant.
16:00 27/04/2026Armenia faces acute liquefied gas shortage amid soaring pricesArmenia is grappling with a severe shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), as prices at fueling stations have surged to unprecedented levels of 300 drams per liter.
13:36 27/04/2026Electric Networks of Armenia drops out of top ten taxpayersArmenia’s State Revenue Committee has released its latest ranking of the country’s 1,000 largest taxpayers for the first quarter of 2026, revealing significant changes at the top of the list.
12:56 27/04/2026Strong Armenia party touts industrial jobs ahead of June 7 electionsNarek Karapetyan, a board member of the Strong Armenia party, said on Sunday that industrialization plans championed by businessman and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan could generate hundreds of...
14:03 25/04/2026Tsarukyan tours northern Armenian villagesGagik Tsarukyan, the leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, visited several villages in Lori Province as part of his campaign outreach ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections.
11:10 23/04/2026Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights amid fuel price surgeGerman airline Lufthansa will cut 20,000 European short-haul flights over the summer, saying soaring fuel prices have made many journeys "unprofitable" for the firm, the BBC reported.