Armenia’s central bank raises refinancing rate by 0.5% to 7.75%

VTB (Armenia) is reporting increased demand for its "Fast" loan product, designed for clients operating in the agricultural sector.

An additional 10 billion drams will be allocated from the 2026 state budget of Armenia for a cashback program for pensioners making non-cash payments.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, formed on the Armenian foreign exchange market as of June 22, 2026, fell by 0.08 points compared to June 19, to 368.07 drams.

Net non-commercial remittances in Armenia increased by 16% year-on-year in April from a low base in 2025, according to the World Bank's "Armenia Monthly Economic Update – June 2026."

Paralympic gold medalists and U.S. Sports Envoys Rose Hollermann and Steve Serio visited Armenia to conduct a wheelchair basketball masterclass and an exhibition game. Unibank and the “Vanq” Charity Fund jointly sponsored the concluding event held in Yerevan, supporting an initiative that combined sport with a powerful message of determination, resilience, and overcoming barriers.