Armenia's domestic trade ups to 4.1 trillion drams during first eight months

For the period of January to August 2025, the domestic trade turnover in Armenia was recorded at 4,140,619.6 million drams (at current prices), which represents a 3.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the Statistical...

Armenian, Azerbaijani PMs may attend summit in Tbilisi

October 8, 2025 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani Prime Minister Ali Asadov are expected to attend the Silk Road Forum, set for October 22–23 in Tbilisi. The event will officially open with a...

Armenia’s PM to attend Tbilisi Silk Road Forum

Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, will participate in the official opening ceremony and high-level discussions at the Tbilisi Silk Road Forum. Alongside the Prime Ministers of Georgia and Azerbaijan, he will deliver a speech to the forum...

Starbucks explores market entry in Armenia

By invitation of Enterprise Armenia CEO Gohar Abajyan, Mrs. Figen Ilgaz, Regional Vice President of Starbucks Eurasia, is visiting Armenia to evaluate opportunities for the brand’s potential entry into the market. The two-day program, initiated...

Ardshinbank Offers 5% Cashback on Business Loan Refinancing

From September 9 to December 31, 2025, micro, small, and medium-sized business owners in Armenia can transfer their existing business loans to Ardshinbank and receive 5% of the refinanced amount as cashback. If you have loans from several banks,...

Speaker of Croatian Parliament: We attach special importance to cooperation with Azerbaijan in trade and energy sectors

Baku, October 8, AZERTAC We have discussed the current state of peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and Croatia strongly supports the normalization of relations, said Gordan Jandroković, Speaker of the Croatian Parliament during a...

Aliyev again prompts Armenian criticism for use of term ‘Zangezur corridor’

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Croatia strongly supports progress achieved between Baku and Yerevan

SOCAR plays a very important role in Croatia's crude oil supply, said Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, Gordan Jandrokovic, who is on a visit to Azerbaijan, at a joint press conference with the Speaker of the Milli Majlis, Sahiba Gafarova, APA...

Canadian PM hails Trump as “Transformative President,” cites Armenia–Azerbaijan peace efforts

Home | All news | World | Canadian PM hails Trump as “Transformative President,” cites Armenia–Azerbaijan peace efforts TopWorld Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Donald Trump as a “transformative president,” crediting him with...

Armenia Charts Path Towards Green Economy

NEWS » Economy » Armenia Charts Path Towards Green Economy On Tuesday, a meeting chaired by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan looked into a draft framework strategy for the development of green, sustainable, and circular economy, along with...

Proper oversight is key to the successful development of the cryptosphere in Armenia, says AMX CEO

The key issue in the context of implementing Armenia's "Crypto Assets" law is the ability to oversee it, given the potential for major risks, said AMX CEO Hayk Yeganyan in an interview with ARKA news agency. YEREVAN, October 8. /ARKA/. The key...

A Step Toward a Technological Future: Digital ID Platform Rollout Begins in Armenia

The Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia, Martin Galstyan, engaged in discussions regarding a strategic partnership with representatives from imID and SK ID Solutions, as reported by the regulator's press service. YEREVAN, October 8. /ARКА/....

World Bank Improves Armenia's Economic Forecasts for 2025 and 2026

NEWS » Economy » World Bank Improves Armenia's Economic Forecasts for 2025 and 2026 The World Bank expects Armenia's economy to grow by 5.2% in 2025 and 4.9% in 2026, according to the World Bank's Europe and Central Asia Economic Update, Fall...

Government reviews green economy strategy draft

October 8, 2025 - 11:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan focused on the draft framework strategy for developing a green, sustainable, and circular economy in Armenia, along with the corresponding action...

Armenian Council of America Urges Secretary of State to Implement Safeguards for TRIPP Initiative and Protection of Armenian Sovereignty

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Armenian Council of America (ACA) has sent a formal letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the U.S. Department of State to implement critical safeguards for the proposed Trump Route for International Peace and...

World Bank: Renewable energy will stimulate economic growth in Azerbaijan

"Azerbaijan's transition to renewable energy will stimulate economic growth and employment," APA-Economics reports, citing a report by the World Bank. It was noted that accessible and affordable energy infrastructure forms the basis for job...

Construction volume in Armenia saw a rise of 20.4% during first eight months, surpassing 374 billion drams

From January to August 2025, the total volume of construction work in Armenia reached 374,853.1 million drams (at current prices), reflecting a 20.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the Statistical Committee of the...

Armenia ranks 57th in Economic Complexity Index

ArmInfo.A stable raw materials-based export development model has emerged in the Eurasian region (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan). The region's industry is characterized by: insufficient and uneven...

Armenia’s foreign trade turnover decreased by 41.1% over first eight months, amounting

YEREVAN /ARKA/ — Armenia’s foreign and mutual trade turnover in January-August 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, decreased by 41.1%, amounting to $12.9 billion according to the website of the Statistical Committee of the Republic of...

Robert Jay Lifton and the Armenian Genocide

By Peter Balakian Robert Jay Lifton died on September 3 at the age of 99. He was a towering figure in the field of psychohistory (psychology and history) that he helped found with his mentor Erik Erickson, the eminent psychiatrist and historian...