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News | 2026/10/07 11:58

Armenia at the World Travel Awards 2026 in the global nomination. How to vote

The Ministry of Economy informs that Armenia has been nominated in the prestigious category of “World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2026,” gaining the opportunity to receive one of the highest recognitions in the international tourism sector.Armenia's rich history, cultural heritage, and millennia-old traditions are once again presented on the global tourism platform.The voting is open until...

News | 2026/10/07 11:42

Tourism Growth in Armenia. September Figures

In September 2026, Armenia was visited by 290,016 tourists. This was reported by the Minister of Economy of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, on his Facebook page:By the numbers.+27%. The September figure is about 27% higher than the same month in 2025:+28%. The growth was about 28% compared to August 2026:Record figure. The September figure became the highest monthly figure for the first nine months of 20...

News | 2026/10/07 11:32

Record Water Reserves in Akhuryan Reservoir for This Time of Year

In the Akhuryan Reservoir — a record water reserve for this time of year, wrote Levon Azizyan, director of the Hydro-Meteorological and Monitoring Center of the RA.“As of October 6, the volume of accumulated water in the Akhuryan Reservoir was 432 million m³. This is the highest figure recorded for this time of year in the entire history of the reservoir's operation,” he wrote.

News | 2026/10/06 17:15

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan

Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, together with the World Bank's Regional Director Roland Price, representatives of the Armenian government, and the World Bank, discussed the progress of programs being implemented with the World Bank. This was reported by the government's press service.The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the bank's investment in Armenia's...

News | 2026/10/06 16:30

Construction Materials Crisis in Armenia: What is the Main Issue

The construction market has been experiencing a sharp deficit of essential materials for the second month now. On October 1, the government even urgently canceled import duties on cement, but it seems that the main issue is not the lack of cement at all, writes Your Beloved Economic Edition on its Telegram channel.Statistical data for September is still unavailable, but judging by the August figur...

News | 2026/10/06 16:01

Deadline for registering unauthorized constructions built until 2021 is December 31: Cadastre Committee

The Cadastre Committee of Armenia reminds that the deadline for registering unauthorized constructions built until 2021 is set for December 31, 2026.Details of the process.Surveyor selection. For registration purposes, the stakeholder applies to a surveyor who has obtained a qualification certificate from the Cadastre Committee, who conducts the surveying work and agrees on the results with the ci...

News | 2026/10/06 14:15

Cases of Advanced Breast Cancer in Armenia Decrease

Thanks to state funding and the expansion of screening programs, cases of breast cancer detected at stage 4 (advanced) in Armenia have decreased from 40% in 2018 to 13% by 2025-2026.By the numbers>1600 — the number of new cases recorded annually in Armenia.~30% — the percentage of women responding to invitations for screening tests (most still miss the opportunity for early detection).1500 wome...

News | 2026/10/02 15:32

TRIPP Project to Create Railway Connection Between Persian Gulf and Black Sea

The Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, stated during a meeting with the heads of government delegations participating in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council that the TRIP project opens up crucial opportunities for the development of regional transport connections.Key opportunities and significance.Direct railway connection. The TRIP project will open a direct railway connection between...

News | 2026/09/03 17:46

“Orran” Students Start the New Academic Year with Support from “The Power of One Dram”

On September 1, students of the “Orran” charitable NGO welcomed the new academic year with all the necessary school supplies, with the support of “The Power of One Dram” initiative.The entire amount raised through “The Power of One Dram” in August - AMD 4,719,020 - was donated by Idram and IDBank to “Orran”.“The goal of this cooperation is to make the start of the new academic year a special occas...

News | 2026/08/20 11:41

Armenia measures for the first time which banks artificial intelligence actually "sees"

On 18 August 2026, the financial marketplace AFM.am is publishing the AFM AI Visibility Index. It is the first index in Armenia to measure the probability that an AI model will name a specific bank when answering a customer's question about a banking product.When a resident of Armenia chooses a bank today, they increasingly ask ChatGPT or Gemini rather than a search engine. And they do not ge...

News | 2026/08/07 15:27

July 2026 Securities Market Data at the Armenia Stock Exchange

Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) has summarized the trading activity for July 2026. During the month, a dynamic trading environment has been maintained, highlighting growing investor confidence and market activity.On the primary auction platform of AMX, the allocation volume of government bonds was more than 87․1 billion AMD. Meanwhile, 70 transactions were conducted on the secondary market, with a to...

News | 2026/08/06 17:49

Moody’s changes the outlook on IDBank’s ratings to positive

Moody’s Ratings has changed the outlook on IDBank’s long-term deposit ratings to positive from stable.It should be recalled that Moody’s recently affirmed IDBank’s long-term deposit ratings at Ba3, as well as the Bank’s ba3 Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and Adjusted BCA, highlighting its solid capital and liquidity buffers, high profitability and continued improvement in asset quality.The posit...

News | 2026/07/13 17:30

Customer Appreciation Day in Vanadzor: IDBank

Customer Appreciation Day, one of IDBank’s valued traditions, recently took place at the Vanadzor branch. The Bank always aims to be close to its customers, delighting them with pleasant surprises and bringing positive emotions to their day. Seda Avagyan, Head of Customer Experience Management Unit at IDBank, highlighted the importance of such initiatives in the Bank-customer relationsh...

News | 2026/07/09 15:46

A little corner of France in Hrazdan, with the partnership of Converse SME

A charming little corner, located in one of micro districts of Hrazdan, immediately catches visitors' attention with its distinctive atmosphere and French-inspired ambiance.“Aznavour” Cafe-Restaurant, operating since 2025, stands out not only for its unique atmosphere but also for its bold concept: creating a leisure venue in Hrazdan inspired by the spirit of France.Visitors are welcomed by a...

News | 2026/07/07 11:17

June 2026 Securities Market Data at the Armenia Stock Exchange

Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) has summarized the trading activity for June 2026. During the month, a dynamic trading environment has been maintained, highlighting growing investor confidence and market activity.On the primary auction platform of AMX, the allocation volume of government bonds was more than 43․3 billion AMD. Meanwhile, 82 transactions were conducted on the secondary market, with a to...