Vladimir Jakunin, the president of Russian railways, opened reconstructed central railway station in Yerevan and city’s locomotive depot

Unisport FC continues to deliver strong performances in Armenian futsal, competing successfully in both the Futsal Armenian Cup and the Futsal Armenian Premier League. The team once again confirmed its high level by securing places in the finals of two major tournaments.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of May 18, 2026, fell by 0.19 points compared to May 15, to 368.04 drams.

In March, commercial bank deposits increased by 2.2% (MoM), while lending grew by 1.6% (MoM), according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – May 2026."

The futsal club Unisport, whose main sponsor is Unibank, became the winner of the Armenian Futsal Cup.

Inflation in Armenia continued to rise in April amid tensions due to the Middle East conflict and in supply chains, according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – May 2026."