State Revenue Committee uncovers fraudulent tax invoice scheme  totaling nearly AMD 3.4bln
 Monday, August 17 2026,

ArmInfo. Employees of the State Revenue Committee (SRC) have uncovered a case involving the use of counterfeit tax invoices totaling approximately 3.4 billion drams,  the SRC press service reported.

Tabriz - Yerevan flights to resume on August 20
 Monday, August 17 2026,

ArmInfo. Tabriz - Yerevan flights will resume on August 20 after a two year break.  Mohammad Ali Nael Karamaleki, Director General of East Azerbaijan   Airports, told the Iranian publication Aftab News.

Armenia`s agricultural sector has suffered a double-digit decline due to a significant drop in crop production
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's gross agricultural output in the first half of 2026 suffered a double-digit decline of 10.2% (versus 7.3% growth a year ago), reaching 345.1 billion drams. This is according to data from the RA Statistics Committee.

Armenia plans construction and overhaul of nearly 40 bridges by 2031
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government plans to construct or overhaul approximately 40 bridges between 2026 and 2031, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced  during an inspection of the newly renovated Kievyan bridge in  Yerevan, which reopened to traffic two weeks ahead of schedule. The  Kievyan Bridge, last renovated in 1995 to address drainage issues,  has been granted a 20-year warranty following the completion of its  latest overhaul.

Armenia`s ICT segment surges multi-fold in H1 2026
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector recorded 12.1% year-over-year revenue growth in the first half of 2026 (compared to  12.6% growth in H1 2025), reaching AMD 622.4 billion ($1.6 billion),  according to data from the Statistical Committee of Armenia.

Service sector growth accelerates in H1 2026
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's service sector accelerated its annual growth to 11.0% in the first  half of 2026 (up from 9.8% in H1 2025), generating AMD 2.1 trillion  ($5.7 billion), according to data from the Statistical Committee of  Armenia. In June alone, the volume of services rendered increased  5.7% month-over-month, reaching AMD 415 billion ($1.1 billion).

Armenia`s trade sector revenue reaches $8.4 bln in H1 2026 
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia's trade turnover reached AMD 3.2 trillion ($8.4 billion) in the first  half of 2026, with annual growth decelerating sharply from 3.9% to  0.9%, according to data from the Statistical Committee of Armenia. In  June alone, trade turnover increased 6.3% month-over-month, reaching  AMD 586 billion ($1.6 billion).

Armenia cargo transport growth accelerates in H1 2026
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo. Cargo transportation in Armenia reached 7,897.4 thousand metric tons in the  first half of 2026, with annual growth accelerating from 1.9% to  4.2%, according to data from the Statistical Committee of Armenia.  This upturn was driven by sustained upward momentum in rail and air  freight, alongside a sharp acceleration in natural gas transit via  pipelines.

Armenia`s telecom revenue growth accelerates in H1 2026
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's telecommunications and communications sector revenues grew 5.7% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 87.4 billion  drams, according to the Statistical Committee of Armenia. This marks  an acceleration from the 1.5% growth recorded in H1 2025 (82.8  billion drams).

Armenian brandy production rebounds as vodka output declines 
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia's alcohol production saw broad-based growth across most categories in the first half of 2026, with vodka, liquor, and whisky remaining key  exceptions, according to data from the Statistical Committee of  Armenia. Specifically: 

Armenia`s power generation up 10% in H1 2026
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's power generation accelerated in the first half of 2026, recording a  10% year-over-year increase (up from 4% growth in H1 2025) to reach a  total of 5,163.7 million kWh, according to data from the Statistical  Committee of the Republic of Armenia. In June alone, power production  rose 1.6% month-over-month to 782.8 million kWh. 

Armenia`s metallurgical industry achieves double-digit growth
 Saturday, August 15 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia's metallurgical industry achieved a 28.7% surge in the first half of  2026, marking a sharp turnaround from the 8% decline recorded in the  same period last year.

Al Rawasi Food Company to explore agricultural import and investment  opportunities in Armenia
 Friday, August 14 2026,

ArmInfo. Qatar-based Al Rawasi Food Company is interested in the Armenian market, as stated by Armenian Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan on his Facebook page. Specifically, he reported that he met with representatives of the Qatari company, who arrived in our country to explore cooperation  opportunities.

August 10- 14: Surge in USD transactions on Armenia`s Interbank FX  market
 Friday, August 14 2026,

ArmInfo.Between August 10 and 14, Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market experienced significant activity in US dollar transactions, which contrasted  sharply with low activity in Russian ruble transactions and a complete halt in euro trading.

Financial Literacy at the Republican Center for Children and Youth Tent Camp: Idram & IDBank
 Friday, August 14 2026,

ArmInfo. This summer, with the support of Idram and IDBank, 200 children of the “Republican Center for Children and Youth” SNCO from Yerevan and different regions of Armenia once again participated in the Children and Youth Sports and Tourism Tent Camp.

Tsarukyan: Many Armenian goods are being replaced by Azerbaijani products on Russian market
 Friday, August 14 2026,

ArmInfo. Imprisoned businessman and leader of the "Prosperous Armenia" party, Gagik Tsarukyan, has highlighted the critical role of private enterprise in  the country's development while warning of growing vulnerabilities in external export markets. In a statement posted on his social media  page, Tsarukyan cautioned that Armenian goods are rapidly losing their footing abroad and being replaced by Azerbaijani alternatives. 

 Friday, August 14 2026,

ArmInfo.

Armenia, Kazakhstan discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture
 Friday, August 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan held a meeting with Kazakh  Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov to explore avenues for  deepening bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.

Fast Bank has launched an initial public offering of bonds worth 13 billion drams.
 Thursday, August 13 2026,

ArmInfo. Fast Bank has launched an initial public offering of registered, coupon, non-certificated, non-convertible dram bonds totaling 13 billion drams. According to a Fast Bank statement, the offering began on August 10 and is scheduled to be completed on December 30 of this year.

The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has announced the conditions for resuming imports of Armenian agricultural products.
 Thursday, August 13 2026,

ArmInfo. Ensuring the safety of Armenian agricultural products imported to Russia and meeting mandatory requirements for them are conditions for resuming their supply to the Russian market, according to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture.

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