ArmInfo. Armenia recorded a positive net migration balance of 5,200 people in the  first half of 2026, marking a 21.2% year-over-year decline, according  to data from the Statistical Committee of Armenia.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's population reached 3.104 million as of July 2026, growing by 0.6%  (19,500 people) year-over-year, according to data from the  Statistical Committee of Armenia. This represents a minor  deceleration from the 0.8% growth rate recorded in the previous year.

ArmInfo.  Armenia registered 14,281 births in the first half of 2026, representing a  1.9% year-over-year decline, according to data from the Statistical  Committee of Armenia. The crude birth rate dipped to 9.3 per 1,000  residents, down from 9.5 per 1,000 in H1 2025.

ArmInfo.It is time to truly believe in our strength, change course, and follow the path, aspirations, and  road of the true Armenian dream. This is what Aram  Sargsyan, leader of the pro-Western Republic Party, writes in his article.  According to him, if one had to describe the current situation in Armenia in one word, it would be a "turning point."

ArmInfo. The EU assessment mission has provided Armenia with 53 recommendations on legislation and policy development as part of the visa liberalization  process, as stated by Armen Ghazaryan, Acting Deputy Interior Minister of Armenia, during a press conference on August 14.

ArmInfo. Armenia is set to reform its approach to granting citizenship, with officials  signaling that a new legislative package will be introduced in the  near future, as stated by Armen Ghazaryan, Acting Deputy Minister of  Internal Affairs, during a press conference on August 14, 2026. He  noted that the current framework must be re-evaluated because, for  years, citizenship has been perceived primarily as a "transactional  tool" rather than a status carrying deeper civic significance.

ArmInfo.  Armenia has undergone a significant demographic transformation, evolving from a  country of net emigration into a hub for international arrivals,  according to Armen Ghazaryan, Acting Deputy Minister of Internal  Affairs. Speaking at a press conference on August 14, 2026, which  reviewed the ministry's performance for the first half of the year,  Ghazaryan stated that interest from foreign nationals in relocating  to Armenia continues to trend upward. "This tendency is not only  persisting but gaining momentum," he emphasized.

ArmInfo. On August 12, 2026, the Caspian Sea Day was solemnly celebrated in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone.  

ArmInfo. An extraordinary meeting of the commission coordinating measures to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria was held, as reported by  the Armenian Ministry of Health.

ArmInfo. The Investigative Committee has completed the preliminary investigation of a criminal case opened against an individual for the theft of 38  million drams across 97 counts.

ArmInfo.            Bank accounts, payment cards, deposits - to explain these and several other concepts and answer the kids' most burning financial questions, Idram and IDBank this time visited ''Hayordi'' Camp.

ArmInfo. On August 14, Converse Bank announced  the commencement of a new $2 million bond issuance for Global Shipping LLC. According to a statement from Converse Bank, the initial placement is scheduled to be concluded on October 30, 2026.  

ArmInfo.On August 12, a regular meeting of the working group was held. The working group was formed to effectively implement the necessary commitments and sectoral processes within the framework of the EU Visa Liberalization Action Plan. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs press  service, the meeting was chaired by Acting Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Armen Ghazaryan.

ArmInfo. Following the latest revision of the Reference Rate (hereinafter, the “RR”), on August 3, 2026 Ardshinbank reduced the nominal interest rates by 1–2.5 percentage points on 7,779 loans issued based on the RR, with a total outstanding volume of more than AMD 155.7 billion. The change will take effect on September 5, 2026, and will have a significant positive impact on several thousand families, enabling them to save money and reallocate their household expenses.

ArmInfo.What's happening today around the Armenian Apostolic Church is a disgrace, as stated by International lawyer Robert Amsterdam  on his Facebook  page.

ArmInfo. No matter how many violations of internal church canons the ruling "Civil Contract" party in Armenia believes it has identified, it has no legal or moral right to interfere in internal church affairs, according to constitutional law expert Gohar Meloyan in her social media post.

ArmInfo. The July beneficiary of "The Power of One Dram" initiative was "My Forest Armenia" environmental non-governmental organization. The accumulated AMD 5,094,763 was directed to the implementation of large-scale tree planting and forest restoration, contributing to the preservation of local biodiversity.

ArmInfo. Armenian Lacrosse Co-Founder and Coach Johnny Mouradian is on a road trip in Armenia for 12 days, visiting 12 remarkable locations, and sharing 12 daily Bible reading videos across all six Armenian Lacrosse social media platforms from 11 August through 22 August 2026.

ArmInfo. Armenian universities deserve genuine self- governance, not absolute arbitrary rule by their new political masters, according to Armen Ashotyan,  Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia, who is currently under arrest.

ArmInfo. A solemn memorial rally and wreath-laying ceremony at the "Heroes of Oshakan"  monument will take place on August 17 to mark the 199th anniversary  of the historic Battle of Oshakan.