ArmInfo. Expenditures aimed at safeguarding the interests of the Republic of Armenia in international courts and ensuring the enforcement of adopted rulings  and decisions have increased significantly. This is according to a report by the Luys Foundation, which analyzed the execution report of  the state budget of the Republic of Armenia for the first half of 2026. 

ArmInfo.Under the chairmanship of RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a meeting was held on August 21 to discuss issues related to institutional reforms in  the field of technical control over construction quality.

ArmInfo. On August 21, RA Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan met with employers to discuss procedures for integrating employees earning under 200,000 drams into the  universal health insurance system.

ArmInfo. Direct flights between Tabriz and Yerevan resumed on August 20, 2026, following a  two-year hiatus. The relaunch ceremony took place at Zvartnots  International Airport  with the support of the Iranian Embassy in  Armenia. 

ArmInfo. The loss ratio within Armenia's Mandatory Third- Party Liability (MTPL) insurance sector saw a downward trend between January and July 2026, dropping  to 72.5% compared to 74.4% during the corresponding period in 2025.   According to market data, this shift occurred alongside accelerations  across several key performance indicators: The annual growth rate of  active contracts accelerated from 7.9% to 9.3%; The volume of  insurance premiums grew at an increased rate, rising from 17.4% to  18.3%; A more noticeable surge was registered in the volume of  indemnities (insurance payouts), which accelerated from 7.4% to  17.9%. This is evidenced by data from the Armenian Bureau of Motor  Insurers.

ArmInfo.  During Q2 2026, Armenia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices  reached AMD 2 trillion 834 billion 894.2 million, reflecting an  increase compared to AMD 2 trillion 537 billion 409.2 million  recorded during the same period last year, according to  a statement  issued by the Government of Armenia.

ArmInfo. Statistics for the second half of 2026 will reveal the impact of restrictions on Armenian exports to Russia. Anna Fedyunina, associate professor at the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, told TASS.

ArmInfo. The RA Ministry of Economy responded to the statement by the Armenia-China Partnership Center NGO regarding the obstruction of its participation in the China International Import Expo (CIIE).

ArmInfo. In the second quarter of 2026, Armenia's economy continued to demonstrate high rates of economic growth, according to the RA Ministry of Economy.

ArmInfo. AMIO Bank, with record speed and just 30 hours after the issue launch, fully placed its registered, coupon, non-certificated, and non-convertible dram bonds totaling 6 billion drams. According to AMIO Bank's announcement, the placement began on August 17th, and successful completion was announced on August 19th.

ArmInfo.  On August 20, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan chaired a working meeting to review the implementation progress of major urban  development projects in Yerevan, according to the government press  service.

ArmInfo. Armenia's GDP for the first half of 2026 stood at 5.167 trillion drams (exceeding $13.8 billion), growing from 2.332 trillion drams in the first quarter to  2.835 trillion drams in the second quarter. According to data from  the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, the annual GDP  growth accelerated in the second quarter to 6.7% (up from 5.9% a year  ago), with a much more significant increase in the reporting quarter  alone – by 19.2%. Meanwhile, the GDP deflator index increased  annually to 104.2% in Q2 2026 (from 102.4% in Q2 2025).

ArmInfo. Armenia invites Russian partners to inspect the quality of Armenian goods  on-site, and if there is indeed a problem,  jointly try to resolve  it. This was stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at a  briefing on August 20.

ArmInfo. At this stage, a final decision regarding a new nuclear power plant has yet to be reached, but a resolution is expected in the near future, as stated  by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a briefing on August 20.

ArmInfo.  As part of a U.S. Department of State Professional Fellows Program (PFP)  reciprocal project, Vladimir Karyan, Head of Operational Risk  Management at Acba Bank and PFP alumnus, and Dr. Mariofanna Milanova,  Professor of Computer Science at the University of Arkansas, Little  Rock, brought their expertise in AI applications, agentic AI, and  fintech to Armenia,  reported by the US Embassy in Armenia. 

ArmInfo. The Armenian government intends to provide financial support to companies engaged in the procurement of peaches and figs. A decision to amend the  existing support program was approved during the cabinet meeting on  August 20.

ArmInfo. A new feature for selecting and changing pension funds is now available in the Ardshinbank mobile app. Ardshinbank customers can now select or change their pension fund directly through the mobile app, without having to visit a bank branch.

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee of Armenia has identified cases of particularly large tax violations, resulting in damages to the state totaling over 2.1 billion drams.

ArmInfo. Armenia plans to expand its laboratory testing capabilities to conduct isotopic analyses of locally produced wine and brandy. During its August 20 meeting, the  Armenian government decided to allocate 32.2 million drams to the  Republican Center for Phytosanitary and Sanitary Services for the  procurement of advanced laboratory equipment.

ArmInfo.  During  a meeting in Yerevan,  Anushik Avetyan, Deputy Minister of Economy, and Philipp Hoffmann, member of the German Bundestag Committee on  Economic Cooperation and Development, exchanged views on the further  development of trade and economic cooperation between Armenia and  Germany, as well as on expanding opportunities for Armenian exports  to the German market.