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Guesthouse “Bees and Beekeeping” in Lori Province

In the village of Vardablur in the Lori region, at the "Beeography" guesthouse, guests are welcomed with a honey drink, considered the guesthouse's signature dish.

Armenia to Receive €120 Million Loan and €15 Million Grant from KfW Bank for Power Grid Connection with Georgia

At a meeting on Thursday, the Armenian government approved the signing of a €120 million loan agreement with the German bank KfW for the "Caucasus Transmission Network - NIF" project to connect the power systems of Armenia and Georgia. Additionally, a €15 million grant agreement with KfW was approved for the "EU Caucasus Transmission Network - NIF. Phase II" project.

Central Bank: Starting July 1, consumers in Armenia will be able to block online financial transactions with a single tap

Starting July 1, 2026, consumers in Armenia will be able to block online financial transactions with a single tap, via mobile banking or a financial institution's website, the Central Bank of Armenia press service reported.

EBRD stands ready to support Armenia in implementing reforms and programs

YEREVAN, March 10. /ARKA/. The European Bank for Reconstruction...

Central Bank of Armenia presented data on sustainable development in the context of financial stability

The Central Bank of Armenia published its "Sustainability Report 2025," presenting approaches to sustainable development in the context of financial stability.

RATINGS

Ranking of largest credit institutions in Armenia by asset volume in 2025

ARKA News Agency has published a ranking of Armenia's largest credit institutions by total assets for 2025.

Ranking of most profitable credit institutions in Armenia by the end of 2025

ARKA News Agency has published a ranking of the most profitable credit institutions in Armenia for 2025.

Net loan portfolio of Armenian banks increased by 29.89% to AMD 7.2 trillion in third quarter of 2025

The loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system increased by 29.89% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024, reaching AMD 7.16 trillion.

Ranking of Armenia’s Most Profitable Banks for the Third Quarter of 2025

The ARKA News Agency has released a ranking of the most profitable commercial banks in Armenia for the third quarter of 2025.

Net loan portfolio of Armenian banks in Q2 2025 increased by 6.11% to AMD 6.8 trillion

The combined loan portfolio of 17 Armenia-based commercial banks upped  by 6.11% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, amounting to AMD 6.82 trillion, according to a ranking compiled by  the ARKA news agency.

ECONOMY

Trend of declining public debt-to-GDP ratio in Armenia will continue – Ministry of Finance

Armenia intends to continue reducing its public debt-to-GDP ratio, stated Deputy Finance Minister Avag Avanesyan.

EDB and Armenian Ministry of Finance signed an agreement on provision of technical assistance

An agreement between the Armenian Ministry of Finance and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) on the "Provision of Technical Assistance" was signed in Yerevan during a meeting between Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan and Chairman of the EDB Board of Directors Nikolay Podguzov.

EDB forecasts consumer price growth in Armenia of 3.3% y/y by the end of this year

The EDB forecasts consumer price growth in Armenia of 3.3% y/y by the end of this year.

Inflation of 4.3% Recorded in Armenia in February

Twelve-month inflation in Armenia's consumer market in February of this year stood at 4.3%, according to a report from the Statistical Committee.

Armenia ratified an agreement with IBRD on $80 million water supply modernization program

At its meeting on Wednesday, the National Assembly of Armenia ratified the credit agreement with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, the structure of the World Bank) under the program of improving water supply and irrigation services in Armenia.

INTERVIEW

“2026 will be a breakthrough year”: Freedom Broker Armenia Director on the future of Armenia’s capital market

The capital market of Armenia is undergoing a significant transformation: there is an increasing interest in bonds, foreign investors are becoming more engaged, and there is a rising demand for new financial instruments, ranging from IPOs to digital assets

How to Invest in Long-Term Investments Without Mistakes: What a Beginning Investor in Armenia Needs to Know

Interest in financial markets is growing in Armenia, and more and more people are thinking about how to build long-term capital. Many don't know where to start or how to avoid mistakes.

Mastercard Strengthens Its Presence in Armenia: Biometrics, Digital Security, and New Services

The international payment system Mastercard is changing the rules of the game worldwide.

How Armenians are acquiring investment knowledge – Director of Freedom Academy Armenia

The need to improve financial literacy is increasingly being discussed in Armenia, but what does this really mean, and why is it important not only for individuals but for the entire economy?

Investing without Fear: Freedom Broker Armenia – on Myths and Opportunities for Beginner Investors

Interest in investing in Armenia has grown significantly in recent years, and along with it, so has the need for accessible tools that allow one to take their first steps in the financial market.