Armenia attaches importance to continued cooperation with EIB in  implementing major infrastructure programs and  private sector  development

 Wednesday, October 29 2025 18:56:00
Armenia attaches importance to continued cooperation with EIB in  implementing major infrastructure programs and  private sector  development

ArmInfo. On October 29, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan received a delegation from the European Investment Bank led by Stella Renita, Head of the EIB Regional Office for the South Caucasus.

Connected, Convenient, Converse: Andranik Grigoryan Presents Converse Bank’s Digital Transformation Journey at the BACEE Conference
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 16:18

ArmInfo.  At the anniversary BACEE Conference, Converse Bank CEO Andranik Grigoryan delivered a presentation titled “Connected, Convenient, Converse. Mobile Banking Reimagined”, highlighting the Bank’s digital transformation journey and its vision for future growth.

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RA State Control Service`s budget to be increased next year
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 12:06

ArmInfo.  Budgetary allocations for the State Control Service under the Prime Minister of Armenia will increase by 168 million drams in 2026, reaching 1 billion 102  million drams. This is due to the expansion of the agency's functions  and staffing, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan announced on October  29 at a joint meeting of parliamentary standing committees discussing  the draft state budget for next year.

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More funds for RA premier`s staff, less for RA presidentia, staff, NA  in 2026
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 12:04

ArmInfo.  In 2026, the Prime Minister's Office of Armenia will receive more than in 2025.  Meanwhile, funding for the country's parliament and the presidential  administration will be reduced. This was announced on October 29 by  Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan at a joint session of  parliamentary standing committees discussing the draft state budget  for 2026.

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ArmSwissBank wins Ipra Golden World Award 2025 in climate change and literacy category
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 11:05

ArmInfo.ArmSwissBank is proud to announce that its campaign, “Climate Intelligence: ArmSwissBank Leads Green,” has been recognized as the winner in the Climate Change and Literacy category at the 2025 IPRA Golden World Awards (GWA).

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Medium-term funding of professional research on certain bills  possible - minister 
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 10:50

ArmInfo.  In the medium term, it is permissible to allocate budget funds to professional research on certain draft laws, but expenditure priorities will need to be  determined.

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IDBank - Silver Sponsor of BACEE’s 50th Jubilee International Banking Conference
 Wednesday, October 29 2025 00:25

ArmInfo.IDBank is proud to have participated as a Silver Sponsor at the 50th Jubilee International Banking Conference of the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE), celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Association. The Conference took place on October 20–21, 2025 in Vienna, Austria gathering leading executives and experts from the banking and financial sectors across CEE, SEE, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

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RA State Revenue Committee to get AMD 23bln more next year 
 Tuesday, October 28 2025 14:20

ArmInfo.  Allocations to the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia will increase by 23 billion drams in 2026, reaching 139 billion drams. Finance Minister Vahe  Hovhannisyan announced this in parliament on October 28 during  preliminary hearings of the draft 2026 state budget.

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With the support of IDBank and Idram, the “Symphonic Forest” project was launched
 Tuesday, October 28 2025 12:18

ArmInfo. On October 23, the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra launched the “Symphonic Forest” project with a unique concert program. Within the framework of this project, the “Symphonic Forest” will soon be planted in Armenia as a symbol of eternal life. With this initiative, the orchestra also celebrates its 20th anniversary concert season.

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Armenia`s banking system increased state treasury payments by 28% in  the first nine months, reaching $343 million
 Monday, October 27 2025 23:28

ArmInfo. From January to September 2025, Armenia's banking system increased tax payments to the state treasury by 28% year-on-year, reaching 131.2 billion drams ($343 million). According to the State Revenue Committee, 91.5%, or 120 billion drams, of this amount was paid in direct taxes (including  profit and income taxes), a 30% increase compared to the same period last year.

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Deputy Finance Minister: Declaration System  not failed
 Monday, October 27 2025 23:19

ArmInfoArmenian Deputy Finance Minister Arman Poghosyan, who is responsible for overseeing the country's tax policy, doesn't consider the implementation of the Universal Income Declaration System a failure, despite the fact that only about 20% of tax filers reported their income two to three days  before the declaration deadline.

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Central Bank on  2026 budget: Fiscal consolidation, investments, and  risk management
 Monday, October 27 2025 23:17

ArmInfo.In the draft 2026 budget, the Central Bank's fiscal policy aims to strengthen the resilience of the Armenian economy and increase GDP potential through enhanced competitiveness in Armenia, a significant expansion of investment in economic security infrastructure, and human capital, as  stated by Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan on October 27 during the presentation of the draft 2026 state budget to the National  Assembly committees.

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Pay at cafés and bars with Idram&IDBank and earn lots of idcoins
 Monday, October 27 2025 17:36

ArmInfoThe end of 2025 is full of surprises if you pay with the Idram&IDBank app — several campaigns are underway that will bring you plenty of idcoins.

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Starting January 1, 2026, all Armenian citizens, not just pensioners,  will be eligible to receive cashback - Ministry of Finance
 Monday, October 27 2025 16:12

ArmInfo.  Starting January 1, 2026, all Armenian citizens, not just pensioners, will be  eligible to receive cashback on their bank cards, as stated by RA  Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan during parliamentary committee  debated on the 2026 draft state budget on October 27.

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Ardshinbank— Armenia’s No. 1 Taxpayer in Direct Taxes Again
 Monday, October 27 2025 14:38

ArmInfo. According to the results for the first three quarters of 2025 published by the State Revenue Committee, Ardshinbank became the largest taxpayer of Armenia, transferring AMD 32.3 billion to the state budget. Including AMD 2 billion in indirect taxes and other fees, Ardshinbank’s total tax payments amounted to AMD 34.3 billion, which also includes AMD 2.4 billion in tax contributions from Ardshininvestbank that merged with Ardshinbank on April 21, 2025.

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2026 budget expenditures planned for three years - minister 
 Monday, October 27 2025 12:33

ArmInfo.  Armenia's medium-term expenditure program has been extended from three years to five. This was announced by RA Minister of Finance Vahe Hovhannisyan  on October 27 during the presentation of the draft 2026 state budget  to the National Assembly committees.

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Minimum 2% cashback for cashless transactions in Armenia - premier 
 Monday, October 27 2025 11:44

ArmInfo.  A universal cashback system for non-cash transactions will be introduced in Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on October 27 at budget hearings  in parliament.

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AraratBank Serves as Title Sponsor of "What? Where? When?" Intellectual Game
 Friday, October 24 2025 16:32

ArmInfo. The world is shaped by those who ask questions and seek answers. On October 21, the intellectual team of AraratBank participated in the "What? Where? When?" intellectual game, organized by the 4090 Charitable Foundation, where professionals from various fields came together to support the education of soldiers who participated in the 4-Day and 44-Day Wars.

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Converse Bank’s CFO Highlights the Bank’s Resilient Growth and Management Practices at the BACEE Conference
 Friday, October 24 2025 15:55

ArmInfo. Grant Akopian, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Converse Bank, and a member of the Board of Trustees of BACEE, took part as a keynote speaker in the panel discussion “Regional Bank Executives Roundtable (CEE/SEE/Caucasus/Central Asia): Key to Success,” held as part of BACEE’s 50th Anniversary Conference.

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Idram Announces Partnership with the World’s Leading Crypto Exchange Bybit in the Field of Innovative Payments
 Friday, October 24 2025 14:58

ArmInfo. Armenia’s leading digital payment platform Idram and the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, Bybit, have announced a new strategic partnership, highlighting Idram’s commitment to bringing innovative, cutting-edge technologies to Armenia and contributing to the development of the country’s payment ecosystem. As a result, Bybit Pay users will now be able to make Idram QR payments at more than 25,000 merchants in Armenia through their app when visiting the country. This means that Bybit’s more than 70 million users will have the opportunity to pay with Bybit Pay at Idram QR-enabled partner outlets across Armenia.

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IDsalary Package – A Convenient and Beneficial Tool
 Friday, October 24 2025 12:09

ArmInfo.  IDBank constantly offers its customers pleasant surprises and beneficial deals. This time, there is great news for both new and returning customers: the IDsalary payroll package presents an attractive opportunity full of surprises.

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