Pashinyan’s speech in Washington sparks debate on Armenia’s foreign policy

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan visits the Atlantic Council (Photo: RA Prime Minister’s office, February 5, 2025) On February 4, 2025, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan delivered a speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., discussing Armenia’s …

Myths and truths about life with HIV in Armenia

From January to October 2024, 462 new cases of HIV transmission were recorded in Armenia. What’s the reason for this increase and how does the state work with HIV-positive individuals? What are the main issues in the healthcare system when dealing with …

At the Atlantic Council, Pashinyan urges international support for Armenia

In Armenia, public sector salaries increasing at a faster rate than  those in the private sector

ArmInfo.Nominal wages in Armenia from January-December 2024 compared to the same period in  2023 showed a slower growth rate of 6.4% (down from 14.6% in 2023), with an average of 287,172 AMD ($731, compared to $688 in 2023). This is evidenced by …

In 2024, Armenia`s economic activity growth rate slowed down from  9.4% to 8%

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth in January- December 2024 slowed down to 8% per annum (from 9.4% in 2023 and 14.2% in 2022), but the export and import trends did not change significantly. This is evidenced by the final data from the RA …

Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia promoting Armenian wines in  Japanese market 

ArmInfo. On the eve of FOODEX JAPAN-2025, the Japan Business Association (ROTOBO) in cooperation with the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia (VWFA) organized an online seminar dedicated to Armenian wines in order to present the features of our winemaking …

The gambling industry in Armenia will be subject to a 10% turnover  tax in addition to current taxes and duties

ArmInfo. The gambling industry in Armenia may be subject to a 10% turnover tax in addition to existing taxes and duties. At its meeting on February 5, the RA National Assembly Committee on Economic Affairs issued a positive  opinion in the first reading on …

Armenia, India discuss simplified visa requirements 

ArmInfo. Head of the Tourism Committee Lusine Gevorgyan received the Ambassador of India to Armenia Nilaksha Saha Sinha. During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of  cooperation between Armenia and India in the tourism sector, current  …

Armenia joins ECAC initiative on cooperation and exchange of  experience in the field of accident investigation in civil ...

ArmInfo. The Aviation Accidents and Serious Incidents Investigation Department of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia has joined the European Civil Aviation Conference's (ECAC) initiative on the <Code of Conduct …

David Urbaneja-Furelos: How the Asian Development Bank is Unlocking Armenia’s Potential

In an exclusive interview with BMG, David Urbaneja-Furelos, Unit Head for Private Sector Infrastructure Finance in the Caucasus Region at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), discusses key initiatives and projects in Armenia. He shares insights on the role of …