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Millennials, Gen Z, or Gen Alpha: How Different Generations Prepare for the New School Year: Idram&IDBankMillennials, Gen Z, or Gen Alpha: How Different Generations Prepare for the New School Year: Idram&IDBank
Armenia records highest growth in passenger and freight  transportation among EAEU member statesArmenia records highest growth in passenger and freight  transportation among EAEU member states
MTAI Minister introduces newly appointed State Property Management  Committee ChairMTAI Minister introduces newly appointed State Property Management  Committee Chair
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State Revenue Committee uncovers fraudulent tax invoice scheme  totaling nearly AMD 3.4blnState Revenue Committee uncovers fraudulent tax invoice scheme  totaling nearly AMD 3.4bln
Tabriz - Yerevan flights to resume on August 20Tabriz - Yerevan flights to resume on August 20
Armenia`s agricultural sector has suffered a double-digit decline due to a significant drop in crop productionArmenia`s agricultural sector has suffered a double-digit decline due to a significant drop in crop production
Armenia plans construction and overhaul of nearly 40 bridges by 2031Armenia plans construction and overhaul of nearly 40 bridges by 2031
Armenia`s ICT segment surges multi-fold in H1 2026Armenia`s ICT segment surges multi-fold in H1 2026
Service sector growth accelerates in H1 2026Service sector growth accelerates in H1 2026
Armenia`s trade sector revenue reaches $8.4 bln in H1 2026 Armenia`s trade sector revenue reaches $8.4 bln in H1 2026 
Armenia cargo transport growth accelerates in H1 2026Armenia cargo transport growth accelerates in H1 2026
Armenia`s telecom revenue growth accelerates in H1 2026Armenia`s telecom revenue growth accelerates in H1 2026
Armenian brandy production rebounds as vodka output declines Armenian brandy production rebounds as vodka output declines 
Armenia`s power generation up 10% in H1 2026Armenia`s power generation up 10% in H1 2026
Armenia`s metallurgical industry achieves double-digit growthArmenia`s metallurgical industry achieves double-digit growth
Al Rawasi Food Company to explore agricultural import and investment  opportunities in ArmeniaAl Rawasi Food Company to explore agricultural import and investment  opportunities in Armenia
August 10- 14: Surge in USD transactions on Armenia`s Interbank FX  marketAugust 10- 14: Surge in USD transactions on Armenia`s Interbank FX  market
Financial Literacy at the Republican Center for Children and Youth Tent Camp: Idram & IDBankFinancial Literacy at the Republican Center for Children and Youth Tent Camp: Idram & IDBank
Tsarukyan: Many Armenian goods are being replaced by Azerbaijani products on Russian marketTsarukyan: Many Armenian goods are being replaced by Azerbaijani products on Russian market
Armenia, Kazakhstan discuss expanding cooperation in agricultureArmenia, Kazakhstan discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture
Fast Bank has launched an initial public offering of bonds worth 13 billion drams.Fast Bank has launched an initial public offering of bonds worth 13 billion drams.
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has announced the conditions for resuming imports of Armenian agricultural products.The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has announced the conditions for resuming imports of Armenian agricultural products.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Financial World at ``Hayordi`` Camp with Idram&IDBankUnlocking the Secrets of the Financial World at ``Hayordi`` Camp with Idram&IDBank
Converse Bank launches new $2 million bond offering for GlobbingConverse Bank launches new $2 million bond offering for Globbing
Leading Chinese Rating Agency CCXI Upgrades EDB’s Credit Rating to Ag from A-g on Global Scale and Affirms AAA Rating on National ScaleLeading Chinese Rating Agency CCXI Upgrades EDB’s Credit Rating to Ag from A-g on Global Scale and Affirms AAA Rating on National Scale
Another transit shipment delivered from Russia to Armenia via  AzerbaijanAnother transit shipment delivered from Russia to Armenia via  Azerbaijan
Armenia at risk of being left out of another regional energy projectArmenia at risk of being left out of another regional energy project
Russian railway concession hinders Armenia`s integration into  international transport network - PashinyanRussian railway concession hinders Armenia`s integration into  international transport network - Pashinyan
Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds with 10.8% growth in H1 2026Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds with 10.8% growth in H1 2026
Armenian Economy Minister participates in 7th EAEU Agro-Industrial  Policy Council meetingArmenian Economy Minister participates in 7th EAEU Agro-Industrial  Policy Council meeting
Armenia to establish unified database for tourism service providersArmenia to establish unified database for tourism service providers
Meridian Holding to receive AMD 1.128 billion budget loan from  Armenian governmentMeridian Holding to receive AMD 1.128 billion budget loan from  Armenian government
Expert: Yerevan`s lack of clear policy on Expert: Yerevan`s lack of clear policy on "peaceful atom" grants Baku  broad opportunities
Rapid development of AI factories in Armenia forces reconsideration  of energy strategy, says PashinyanRapid development of AI factories in Armenia forces reconsideration  of energy strategy, says Pashinyan
Armenia sees significant potential in agricultural cooperation with  Iran, says Papoyan Armenia sees significant potential in agricultural cooperation with  Iran, says Papoyan
Prime Minister: Economic diversification programs barely functioning  in ArmeniaPrime Minister: Economic diversification programs barely functioning  in Armenia
Rwanda interested in expanding technological cooperation with ArmeniaRwanda interested in expanding technological cooperation with Armenia
Armenia to get 120 million euro loan from KfW for Caucasus Power  Transmission Network projectArmenia to get 120 million euro loan from KfW for Caucasus Power  Transmission Network project
Armenian exporters to receive 5.36 billion dram in state support for  July shipments Armenian exporters to receive 5.36 billion dram in state support for  July shipments 
Businesses to import 300 tons of cocoa powder into Armenia duty-freeBusinesses to import 300 tons of cocoa powder into Armenia duty-free
Armenia allocates additional 2.64 billion dram from Government  Reserve Fund for COP17 preparationsArmenia allocates additional 2.64 billion dram from Government  Reserve Fund for COP17 preparations
Ardshinbank Has Reduced Interest Rates on Existing Mortgage and Real-estate-secured Loans by 1–2.5 Percentage Points Following a Change in the Reference RateArdshinbank Has Reduced Interest Rates on Existing Mortgage and Real-estate-secured Loans by 1–2.5 Percentage Points Following a Change in the Reference Rate
Georgia launches major reconstruction of key route connecting Armenia  to RussiaGeorgia launches major reconstruction of key route connecting Armenia  to Russia
The Central Bank of Armenia has presented two additional draft regulations for the crypto-asset sectorThe Central Bank of Armenia has presented two additional draft regulations for the crypto-asset sector
Government discusses scenarios for including citizens earning up to  200,000 drams into universal health insurance systemGovernment discusses scenarios for including citizens earning up to  200,000 drams into universal health insurance system
"Strong Armenia": Baku should compensate Yerevan for power  transmission line route through Armenian territory
Central Bank of Armenia introduces regulatory updates for electronic  money issuance and usage Central Bank of Armenia introduces regulatory updates for electronic  money issuance and usage 
Arman Yeghoyan: No government worldwide determines nuclear power  plant operational lifespanArman Yeghoyan: No government worldwide determines nuclear power  plant operational lifespan
"The Power of One Dram" to "Orran" Charitable Non-Governmental Organization
Firebird’s AI Factory officially օpens in Armenia with financing led by ArdshinbankFirebird’s AI Factory officially օpens in Armenia with financing led by Ardshinbank
Ex-Lawmaker: Closure of Armenian Nuclear Power Plant effectively  decided, focus shifts to possible subsequent stepsEx-Lawmaker: Closure of Armenian Nuclear Power Plant effectively  decided, focus shifts to possible subsequent steps
Customer Appreciation Day - This Time at IDBank’s “Erebuni” Branch            Customer Appreciation Day - This Time at IDBank’s “Erebuni” Branch            
Expert: Focusing solely on TRIPP risks legitimizing a new blockade  format for ArmeniaExpert: Focusing solely on TRIPP risks legitimizing a new blockade  format for Armenia
MP: Economic policy must not be guided by emotionsMP: Economic policy must not be guided by emotions
SRC exposes AMD 1.1bln in unpaid taxesSRC exposes AMD 1.1bln in unpaid taxes
Global conference on medical tourism to be held in YerevanGlobal conference on medical tourism to be held in Yerevan
Armenia, U.S. intend to strengthen institutional ties in trade and  economic affairsArmenia, U.S. intend to strengthen institutional ties in trade and  economic affairs
Starting January 1, 2027, sale of plastic bags and disposable plastic  products to be banned in ArmeniaStarting January 1, 2027, sale of plastic bags and disposable plastic  products to be banned in Armenia
Armenia`s Economy Minister to attend EAEU Agro-Industrial Policy  Council session  Armenia`s Economy Minister to attend EAEU Agro-Industrial Policy  Council session  
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