AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Boom: Armenia logged a record 825,400 tourists in Jan–May 2026, up 19.3% year-on-year, with May alone hitting 199,541 (+10%). New Routes: Shirak Avia resumed direct Yerevan–Tashkent–Yerevan flights (weekly), and FlyOne Armenia launched Yerevan–Alicante service (Thursdays and Sundays). EU Support Amid Pressure: The European Commission backed PM Nikol Pashinyan ahead of June 7 elections, preparing €50M+ to help Armenia cope with Russia-linked sanctions hitting trade, including agri-food. Election Tensions: Reports say Russia is intensifying political and economic pressure ahead of the vote, while Armenia’s defense minister said he can’t rule out reservist training for citizens arriving from abroad. Armenian Customs Watch: Zvartnots officials found €956,400 in undeclared cash on a Dortmund–Yerevan flight. Armenia–Portugal Ties: Armenia and Portugal approved an economic cooperation agreement covering tourism, transport, energy, and more. Armenia–Russia Work Flows: Nearly 42,400 Armenians entered Russia for work in Q1 2026. Armenia–Türkiye Business: Kars hosted a Türkiye–Armenia business meeting focused on trade, logistics, and tourism.
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