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Minister Khudatyan undertakes working visit to Iran Minister Khudatyan undertakes working visit to Iran 
Narek Karapetyan will give up his parliamentary salary in favor of charitable contributions.Narek Karapetyan will give up his parliamentary salary in favor of charitable contributions.
NCDC: Coliform bacteria detected in two re-sampled drinking water  samples in ByureghavanNCDC: Coliform bacteria detected in two re-sampled drinking water  samples in Byureghavan
Director of  Yerevan Ararat  Brandy, Wine, and Vodka factory   detained – Investigative CommitteeDirector of  Yerevan Ararat  Brandy, Wine, and Vodka factory   detained – Investigative Committee
Kapan officially named CIS Youth Capital for 2026Kapan officially named CIS Youth Capital for 2026
Armenian court replaces pre-trial detention with house arrest for  Armenian court replaces pre-trial detention with house arrest for  "Strong Armenia" bloc MP Davit Ghazinyan
MOD ambulance  overturns near SaravanMOD ambulance  overturns near Saravan
Ardshinbank is once again a Strong Partner  of Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026Ardshinbank is once again a Strong Partner  of Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026
Yerevan Sunsets and the Sounds of Classical Music: IDBank Becomes the Main Partner of the Khachaturian Rooftop Concert SeasonYerevan Sunsets and the Sounds of Classical Music: IDBank Becomes the Main Partner of the Khachaturian Rooftop Concert Season
Narek Karapetyan  does not rule out becoming head of the Narek Karapetyan  does not rule out becoming head of the "Strong  Armenia" faction
Armenian inspection body to inspect Marriott Hotel following food  poisoning at French embassy receptionArmenian inspection body to inspect Marriott Hotel following food  poisoning at French embassy reception
Armenian analyst: Developing relations with Europe and the U.S. must  not jeopardize relations with regional powersArmenian analyst: Developing relations with Europe and the U.S. must  not jeopardize relations with regional powers
 Armenia, Lithuania discuss current challenges in international legal  cooperation Armenia, Lithuania discuss current challenges in international legal  cooperation
Turkmenistan Reaffirmed Its Commitment to Strengthening Peace, Trust  and Sustainable Development at the UN Security Council MeetingTurkmenistan Reaffirmed Its Commitment to Strengthening Peace, Trust  and Sustainable Development at the UN Security Council Meeting
PAP representative on Tsarukyan`s case: Current authorities in  Armenia   demonstrate total disregard for law, public interest, and  justice PAP representative on Tsarukyan`s case: Current authorities in  Armenia   demonstrate total disregard for law, public interest, and  justice 
Number of cases resolved positively thanks to RA Human Rights  Defender`s intervention doubles in one yearNumber of cases resolved positively thanks to RA Human Rights  Defender`s intervention doubles in one year
Oppositionist on Tsarukyan trial: Armenia concentration campOppositionist on Tsarukyan trial: Armenia concentration camp
Lawyer: What`s happening around Tsarukyan`s companies is  unprecedented display of permissivenessLawyer: What`s happening around Tsarukyan`s companies is  unprecedented display of permissiveness
RA ambassador to Vietnam for reopening Office of RA Honorary Consul  in Ho Chi Minh CityRA ambassador to Vietnam for reopening Office of RA Honorary Consul  in Ho Chi Minh City
Areni-1 Cave included in UNESCO World Heritage Tentative ListAreni-1 Cave included in UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Ex-FM: Armenia`s participation in creation of future security  architecture is no longer diplomatic choice, but strategic necessityEx-FM: Armenia`s participation in creation of future security  architecture is no longer diplomatic choice, but strategic necessity
 Andranik Tevanyan calls extension of his arrest for another two  months illegal Andranik Tevanyan calls extension of his arrest for another two  months illegal
RA Ministry of Internal Affairs: Crimes involving use of firearms 60%  down RA Ministry of Internal Affairs: Crimes involving use of firearms 60%  down 
Despite assurances from `velvet` authorities, non-combat deaths in  Armenian army 45% up during their tenureDespite assurances from `velvet` authorities, non-combat deaths in  Armenian army 45% up during their tenure
Armenia and France discuss further development of strategic  partnership and  EU cooperation Armenia and France discuss further development of strategic  partnership and  EU cooperation 
Investigative Committee explains reasons for sealing part of Investigative Committee explains reasons for sealing part of "Arindj  Mall" shopping center pavilions
Armenian court upholds house arrest for Armenian court upholds house arrest for "Sacred Struggle" movement  supporter Arthur Sargsyan
Ministry of Environment prepares businesses for upcoming restrictions  on plastic productsMinistry of Environment prepares businesses for upcoming restrictions  on plastic products
Armenian court changes preventive measure for Igor Sargsyan, Armenian court changes preventive measure for Igor Sargsyan, "Sacred  Struggle" movement supporter 
Dedicated truck parking lots to be established at Bagratashen and  Agarak customs checkpointsDedicated truck parking lots to be established at Bagratashen and  Agarak customs checkpoints
 British military conducts instructor training courses for Armenian  Armed Forces British military conducts instructor training courses for Armenian  Armed Forces
Interior Ministry: High-demand license plates with Interior Ministry: High-demand license plates with "0" combinations now available without an auction
Press service of Armenian president denies reports of his  hospitalizationPress service of Armenian president denies reports of his  hospitalization
House Foreign Affairs Committee calls for Azerbaijan`s immediate  release of Armenian hostagesHouse Foreign Affairs Committee calls for Azerbaijan`s immediate  release of Armenian hostages
 Anna Grigoryan elected head of parliamentary faction of Armenia bloc Anna Grigoryan elected head of parliamentary faction of Armenia bloc
Employees of Tsarukyan`s Arinj Mall holdingprotest against paralysis  of part of shopping centerEmployees of Tsarukyan`s Arinj Mall holdingprotest against paralysis  of part of shopping center
 RA Prosecutor General`s Office: Narek Karapetyan placed on bail of  AMD 1bln and travel restriction RA Prosecutor General`s Office: Narek Karapetyan placed on bail of  AMD 1bln and travel restriction
 Events under CIS Youth Capital 2026 program kick off in Kapan Events under CIS Youth Capital 2026 program kick off in Kapan
Ardshinbank is the best in Armenia according to Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 awards ceremonyArdshinbank is the best in Armenia according to Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 awards ceremony
Heritage: Condemning what`s happening in Armenia is no longer enough,  and fighting it alone is futileHeritage: Condemning what`s happening in Armenia is no longer enough,  and fighting it alone is futile
In Ararat, 48 families who received housing orders back in USSR to be  provided with apartments by 2030In Ararat, 48 families who received housing orders back in USSR to be  provided with apartments by 2030
To overcome risks Armenia must reduce domestic escalation - expert To overcome risks Armenia must reduce domestic escalation - expert 
 Protecting rights of military personnel and their families remains  priority for RA Human Rights Defender - Anahit Manasyan Protecting rights of military personnel and their families remains  priority for RA Human Rights Defender - Anahit Manasyan
RA premier sends congratulatory message to president of EgyptRA premier sends congratulatory message to president of Egypt
 Politician: Baku is strengthening its influence over Armenia,  acquiring new leverage Politician: Baku is strengthening its influence over Armenia,  acquiring new leverage
 Human rights organizations condemn statements by OSCE Sec Gen  supporting removal of Catholicos of All Armenians Human rights organizations condemn statements by OSCE Sec Gen  supporting removal of Catholicos of All Armenians
Armenia will become country where persecution will no longer serve as  means of deterring people from political activity - Narek Karapetyan Armenia will become country where persecution will no longer serve as  means of deterring people from political activity - Narek Karapetyan 
Two detained in serviceman death case Two detained in serviceman death case 
The Prosecutor General s Office of Armenia has initiated a case against Narek Karapetyan.The Prosecutor General s Office of Armenia has initiated a case against Narek Karapetyan.
Yerevan- Paris cooperation development issues discussed in French  capitalYerevan- Paris cooperation development issues discussed in French  capital
The Armenian Prime Minister held a telephone conversation with the German Chancellor.The Armenian Prime Minister held a telephone conversation with the German Chancellor.
Human rights activist criticizes Armenia`s Ministry of Defense and  Suren Papikyan for silence regarding the death of serviceman TorosyanHuman rights activist criticizes Armenia`s Ministry of Defense and  Suren Papikyan for silence regarding the death of serviceman Torosyan
Soloists of the Sofia Opera and Ballet Theater to perform in Yerevan  on September 22Soloists of the Sofia Opera and Ballet Theater to perform in Yerevan  on September 22
Leading Russian and Armenian analysts  discuss infrastructural  redivision of the Greater CaucasusLeading Russian and Armenian analysts  discuss infrastructural  redivision of the Greater Caucasus
ARF sounds alarm: Armenian authorities target opposition donorsARF sounds alarm: Armenian authorities target opposition donors
Armenia`s Human Rights Defender visits Agarak checkpoint on Iranian  borderArmenia`s Human Rights Defender visits Agarak checkpoint on Iranian  border
German Foreign Ministry welcomes momentum in Armenian-Azerbaijani  relationsGerman Foreign Ministry welcomes momentum in Armenian-Azerbaijani  relations
Armenian and US Permanent Representatives to OSCE exchange views on  bilateral agendaArmenian and US Permanent Representatives to OSCE exchange views on  bilateral agenda
Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression: 42 cases of media rights  violations  recorded in Q2 2026Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression: 42 cases of media rights  violations  recorded in Q2 2026
Lawyer: Armenian CEC approves launch of criminal proceedings against  Narek KarapetyanLawyer: Armenian CEC approves launch of criminal proceedings against  Narek Karapetyan
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Fitch Ratings: Armenia election signals policy continuity amid  lingering geopolitical risks
 Thursday, June 11 2026, 15:39

ArmInfo. Armenia's general election result signals broad policy continuity, possibly reinforcing the country's westward geopolitical trajectory and likely supporting further progress in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, as stated in  Fitch Ratings report. However, the report emphasizes  that its  high exposure to Russia and its reliance on Russian energy remains a  significant economic vulnerability.

Ameriabank and ADB Signed a $100 Million Agreement to Expand Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprise and Green Finance in Armenia
 Monday, May 25 2026, 13:52

ArmInfo. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ameriabank have signed a loan agreement of up to $100 million to expand access to finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia, including women-led businesses, and to scale up green investments.

EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses  through EU- backed guarantee
 Friday, May 8 2026, 14:17

ArmInfo.  The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) - jointly the EIB Group - are joining forces with Ameriabank to expand access to  finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in  Armenia.

Ameriabank acts as Underwriter- Intelligent Management Holding to  launch debut bond placement on December 15
 Friday, December 12 2025, 15:27

ArmInfo.  Intelligent Management Holding, founder and shareholder of EFES Insurance Company and Vardanants Innovative Medical Center, announces the debut issue  of registered coupon bonds in AMD and USD in the amount of 1 billion  AMD and 2.5 million USD. Ameriabank will act as the underwriter.  According to Ameriabank's announcement, during the period from  December 15, 2025 to March 27, 2026 inclusive,  Ameriabank CJSC is  arranging the public offering of Intelligent Management LLC nominal  coupon- paying book entry bonds.

Converse Bank issues AMD 2bln and $10mln bonds on primary market 
 Thursday, November 20 2025, 12:22

ArmInfo.  Converse Bank has launched the initial public offering of its next coupon-denominated dram bonds with an issue volume of 2 billion drams and two dollar bonds with a volume of $5 million each. According to Converse Bank's announcement, the initial public offering of these tranches, which began on November 18, is scheduled to be completed on February 18, 2026.

Ameriabank Leads Mortgage Market with More Than 22% Share
 Wednesday, August 27 2025, 13:02

ArmInfoAmeriabank retains leadership in the banking sector of Armenia by mortgage loan portfolio, with 22.6% market share (June 30, 2025). In H1 2025, the bank’s mortgage loan portfolio increased by AMD 12.3 billion, surpassing AMD 360 billion as of June 30, 2025.

Online payments via Apple Pay now available for vPOS clients of  Ameriabank 
 Friday, July 18 2025, 13:24

ArmInfo.  Owing to the cooperation between  Ameriabank and Arca, it is now possible to make payments with Apple Pay on Armenian online platforms as well. This feature is active for both the iPhone and other Apple devices, as noted in a message from Ameriabank. 

Ameriabank Partners with HIF Yerevan 2025 to Boost Hospitality Investment in Armenia
 Monday, June 16 2025, 18:35

ArmInfo. The Hospitality Investment Forum 2025 (HIF), the leading professional platform in Armenia for discussing the development of the hospitality industry, will take place in Yerevan on June 18. 

Converse Bank starts placement of bonds worth 3 billion drams
 Tuesday, May 27 2025, 17:48

ArmInfo.  Converse Bank has started the initial placement of  dram bonds in the amount of 3 billion drams. As noted in the message of Converse Bank, the initial placement of this tranche, which started on May 26, is planned to be  completed on August 26.  Within the framework of the AMD tranche  (AMCOVSB2NER0), 60,000 bonds will be issued, each with a nominal   value of 50,000 drams, the annual coupon yield is set at 10.25%, the  maturity of the bonds of this issue is 24 months, coupon payments are  provided once every six months.




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