Armenia Now

: Driven by construction (+22%) and industry (+13.4%), though agriculture saw a 5.2% decline.

: Increased by 7.1% year-on-year in the first quarter. Trade Turnover : Rose by 4.6% to approximately $4.7 billion .

: The IMF projects a real GDP growth of 5.3% and consumer price inflation of 3.6% for the full year. Democratic & Geopolitical Status armenia

: The security environment at the eastern border with Azerbaijan remains highly volatile , although there have been no major military incidents recently.

: Freedom House and Human Rights Watch highlight issues with judicial independence, executive power consolidation, and a lack of comprehensive anti-discrimination laws. : Driven by construction (+22%) and industry (+13

: National parliamentary elections are scheduled for June 7, 2026 , a critical marker for its democratic future.

Armenia is currently recognized as the leading democracy in its region according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. : The IMF projects a real GDP growth of 5

: Relations remain strained; Prime Minister Pashinyan has frozen membership in the CSTO and stated that relying solely on Russia for security was a mistake. Human Rights & Social Issues