Armenia’s Central Bank auctions 1.5 bln dram-worth short-term Government treasury bonds

Since July 1, 2026, financial institutions in Armenia providing remote services have implemented the "STOP" mechanism, allowing customers to independently restrict individual transactions or completely block remote financial services.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, determined on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 15, 2026, rose by 0.51 points compared to July 14, reaching 367.25 drams.

Three years ago, young spouses Narek Sargsyan and Ruzanna Danielyan created their own "honey planet" in Garni—Bee Planet.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of July 16, 2026, fell by 0.6 points compared to July 15, reaching 366.57 drams.

The report of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) on Armenia documented the country's progress in developing its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems, but identified insufficient effectiveness in investigations, prosecutions, and confiscation of criminal assets, as well as the need for stronger oversight in several economic sectors.