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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.
14:54 22/04/2026Armenia’s EU accession would cost Yerevan about 23% of GDP, Russian security official saysJoining the European Union would cost Armenia about 23% of its GDP, according to the most conservative estimates, Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov told reporters.
17:06 18/04/2026Armenia's illegal logging thrives amid weak enforcement and lack of accountability, lawyer saysEnvironmental lawyer Nazeli Vardanyan has called for a sweeping overhaul of Armenia’s forest protection system, warning that entrenched illegal logging networks continue to operate with impunity due...
16:35 16/04/2026Grant Akopian Appointed CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Converse BankConverse Bank CJSC announces the appointment of Grant Akopian as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board of the Bank.
12:22 15/04/2026Byblos Bank Armenia joins FinTech Armenia as Founding MemberByblos Bank Armenia has joined FinTech Armenia Association as a Founding Member, marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s ongoing efforts to drive digital transformation and innovation within...
14:12 14/04/2026Armenia's graduate job crisis highlights mismatch between education and labor market, politician saysArmenia’s higher education system is increasingly out of step with labor market demands, leaving a large proportion of university graduates unable to find employment in their chosen fields, according...
15:00 13/04/2026Armenia foils attempt to smuggle large quantity of cigarettes at Iran border crossingArmenian customs officials have prevented an attempt to smuggle a large quantity of undeclared cigarettes through the Agarak border crossing with Iran, the State Revenue Committee reported.
11:31 11/04/2026Azerbaijan sends fuel shipment to ArmeniaAzerbaijan has delivered a significant consignment of diesel fuel to Armenia. According to Azerbaijani media reports, the shipment consists of 15 railway wagons carrying a total of 887 tonnes of...
11:50 10/04/2026Team Holding completes second phase of USD bond placement with Freedom Broker Armenia as underwriterTeam Holding, with the support of the investment company Freedom Broker Armenia, has completed the placement of its USD-denominated bonds with an annual coupon yield of 8.75%.
13:05 08/04/2026Acba bank and U.S.-based Interactive Brokers sign an agreementAcba bank and one of the world’s leading online brokerage platforms, the U.S.-based Interactive Brokers, have signed an agreement that makes Interactive Brokers’ services available in Armenia through...
11:25 07/04/2026Converse Bank receives STP Excellence Award once againConverse Bank has once again been awarded the STP Excellence Award for outstanding quality in SWIFT transfers.
17:00 06/04/2026Armenian banks issue first-ever $300 mln syndicated loan, CBA chief saysArmenian banks have issued a $300 million syndicated loan for the first time in the country’s history, Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) Governor Martin Galstyan said at parliamentary hearings on Monday.
16:16 06/04/2026Byblos Bank Armenia launches new exclusive campaign for Mastercard World cardholdersByblos Bank Armenia has announced the launch of a special campaign exclusively for the Bank’s Mastercard World cardholders.
12:54 03/04/2026Russia's agricultural watchdog questions origin of Armenian importsRussia’s agricultural regulator said it continues to doubt the authenticity of some plant and animal products imported from Armenia, citing suspiciously high volumes and inconsistencies in quality.
19:19 02/04/2026Ameriabank Recognized as Best GTFP Issuing Bank in the Caucasus Region by IFCAmeriabank has been recognized as the Best Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP) Issuing Bank in the Caucasus region at the 2026 International Finance Corporation (IFC) Awards Ceremony.
17:00 02/04/2026Court nullifies key allegations against ENA in licensing dispute, defense claimsThe Yerevan Administrative Court has struck down several primary justifications used by the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) in its attempt to revoke the operating license of the Electric...
16:00 01/04/2026Spring rains raise concerns over apricot pollination in ArmeniaHeavy spring rains coinciding with the blossoming of fruit trees often spark concern among growers, particularly when it comes to apricot orchards in the Ararat Valley.
14:35 31/03/2026Turkey sells $8 billion worth of gold in two weeksThe Turkish Central Bank sold 58 tons of gold, worth over $8 billion, in just two weeks, Maaal reported.
16:30 28/03/2026Minister promises support for livestock farmers after backlash over meat price surge in ArmeniaArmenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan has announced plans for a new government support program aimed at livestock farmers following mounting criticism over a surge in beef prices.
12:55 28/03/2026Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphonesThe interruption of oil and gas supplied through the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Israel war with Iran has dramatically pushed up global energy prices, BBC Verify reports.