ArmInfo.  Armenian businesses engaged in greenhouse agricultural production will now  have the option to switch the financial institution that issued their  loans.  The decision was approved during a cabinet meeting of the  Armenian government.

ArmInfo. Armenia has been granted the right to import an additional 5,000 electric  vehicles duty-free from third countries. The Armenian government  approved the relevant decision of the Council of the Eurasian  Economic Commission during its cabinet meeting on August 20.

ArmInfo.  Armenia saw a significant increase in the export of goods to European Union  countries during the first half of 2026, according to a report from  the Armenian government.

ArmInfo.The Upper Lars border checkpoint on the Russia-Georgia border has recorded a record-breaking surge in passenger vehicle traffic driven by high  seasonal tourism demand, according to a press release from the North Caucasus Customs Administration of Russia.

ArmInfo.For the second consecutive year, the Armenian banking system has maintained a high growth rate of non-performing loans (NPLs). This is evidenced by the Financial Rating of Armenian Banks as of June 30, 2026, prepared by IC ArmInfo on the basis of published financial statements and additionally requested data (including credit risk data). According to analysts, NPL growth, which barely slowed from 39% to 32% year-on-year by mid-year, is nevertheless increasingly weighing on profits, which are "melting" due to write-offs.

ArmInfo.Consumer loans dominate not only in volume, but also in toxicity

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ArmInfo.  Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance  (Rosselkhoznadzor) is expecting the results of an investigation into  sanitary violations and a comprehensive corrective action plan from  Armenia, the agency told Izvestia in response to an inquiry regarding  a potential easing or lifting of restrictions.

ArmInfo.  Armenia will experience no supply or procurement issues regarding tomatoes this year, as stated by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan.

ArmInfo.The popular Junius tournament in the Idram Junior app is being held for the final time, once again giving children the opportunity to learn through play and win valuable prizes.

ArmInfo.The range of companies listed on the Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) continues to expand, contributing to the development of the capital market and creating new opportunities for businesses.

ArmInfo.Duting a meeting in Yerevan, Chairman of the Water Committee of Armenia Aramazd Ghalamkaryan and Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the  Republic Petr Pirunczyk discussed ongoing and planned programs in  water resources management, construction of reservoirs and wastewater  treatment in Armenia, as well as the potential of expanding Armenian-Czech cooperation in this direction.

ArmInfo. In connection with media reports regarding power outages to customers on Arshakunyats Avenue in Yerevan, South Caucasus Railways (SCR) considers it necessary to report the following:

ArmInfo. Baku and Ankara's demands to close the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant have a long history, but while previouslyAzerbaijanis tearfully proposed  closing the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant at international forums, now  they are making this demand confidently and authoritatively. Artak  Zakaryan, a member of the board of the Republican Party, writes about  this in his article.

ArmInfo. Discussions about the possible introduction of a visa regime with Russia amid  Armenia's rapprochement with the EU potentially harbor risks for the  Armenian tourism sector. This opinion was expressed by Vahe Davtyan,  leading researcher at the Caucasus Studies Sector of the Institute of  China and Contemporary Asia of the RAS / Southern Federal University,  PHD in Political Sciences.

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ArmInfo.  September 1st is right around the corner, which means the back-to-school rush is officially underway.

ArmInfo.   Armenia has recorded the highest growth in passenger and freight traffic among the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union.

ArmInfo.  David Tavadyan's professional experience and knowledge will contribute to  the effective resolution of the assigned tasks.  David Khudatyan,  Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI) of  Armenia, made this statement when introducing the newly appointed  State Property Management Committee Chairman David Tavadyan to the   staff.

ArmInfo. Recently, Armenian company Prime Insurance Brokers announced its entry into Lloyd’s of London, the world’s oldest and largest insurance and reinsurance marketplace. The Company has received Lloyd’s accreditation and has been registered as a Lloyd’s broker, gaining direct access to the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance market.