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Since January 1, no changes have been made to Armenia's health insurance package that would lead to a reduction in services or the transition of any of them to a fee-based basis, stated RA Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan.

The average market exchange rate for the US dollar against the Armenian dram, determined on the Armenian foreign exchange market, increased by 0.9 points on September 15, 2026, compared to September 14, to 364.18 drams.

During government hour in parliament on Wednesday, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan raised the possibility of raising interest rates on loans.

Yesterday, the Central Bank of Armenia raised its monetary policy rate for the first time in over three years. After setting the rate at 10.75% in December 2022, it remained unchanged for several months, and in June 2023, the Central Bank began a gradual rate reduction cycle.

Central Bank of Armenia Chairman Martin Galstyan didn't rule out an increase in loan interest rates in the country if the monetary policy tightening cycle continues.