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The The "Physmath Friends" Charitable Foundation is the October beneficiary of "The Power of One Dram"
“We Have Overcome the Most Challenging Stage and Now Look to the Future with Confidence”: Anatoly Gogotin, General Director of GPM Gold“We Have Overcome the Most Challenging Stage and Now Look to the Future with Confidence”: Anatoly Gogotin, General Director of GPM Gold
Expert: We need to consider why other post-Soviet countries are not seeking to join the EAEUExpert: We need to consider why other post-Soviet countries are not seeking to join the EAEU
Politician: The development of Amulsar is turning Armenia into a raw materials appendage of the global economyPolitician: The development of Amulsar is turning Armenia into a raw materials appendage of the global economy
Sources: The head of Russian Railways will visit Yerevan on October 13.Sources: The head of Russian Railways will visit Yerevan on October 13.
A working meeting on the supply of Russian fire trucks to Armenia was held in Yerevan as part of a business missionA working meeting on the supply of Russian fire trucks to Armenia was held in Yerevan as part of a business mission
The head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance is participating in the work of the International Monetary Fund.The head of the Armenian Ministry of Finance is participating in the work of the International Monetary Fund.
Armenia and Barcelona discussed the possibility of implementing joint applied research projects in the field of vocational training.Armenia and Barcelona discussed the possibility of implementing joint applied research projects in the field of vocational training.
As part of its 35th-anniversary events, IDBank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the MatenadaranAs part of its 35th-anniversary events, IDBank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Matenadaran
The business communities of Armenia and Belgium discussed the possibility of forming new partnerships.The business communities of Armenia and Belgium discussed the possibility of forming new partnerships.
The Armenian Parliament ratified the IBRD loan agreement for housing market development.The Armenian Parliament ratified the IBRD loan agreement for housing market development.
EFSD Regional Economic Outlook: Armenia`s Economy to Grow by 5.8% in 2026EFSD Regional Economic Outlook: Armenia`s Economy to Grow by 5.8% in 2026
The Amulsar gold mine will produce approximately 210,000 ounces of gold per yearThe Amulsar gold mine will produce approximately 210,000 ounces of gold per year
Nikol Pashinyan announced the launch of the Amulsar gold mine development projectNikol Pashinyan announced the launch of the Amulsar gold mine development project
Prospects and current development programs for the urban development sector were discussed at a seminar in YerevanProspects and current development programs for the urban development sector were discussed at a seminar in Yerevan
Armenian agricultural products and mineral water may appear on the Omani marketArmenian agricultural products and mineral water may appear on the Omani market
“ Izvestia” Suspect the EEC Minister for Internal Markets, Informatization, and Information and Communication Technologies of Sabotage“ Izvestia” Suspect the EEC Minister for Internal Markets, Informatization, and Information and Communication Technologies of Sabotage
"Where else can Pashinyan go?" Karapetyan on Russia`s proposal to build a new nuclear power plant unit
Armenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: EU Publishes Regulation on Temporary Liberalization of Trade in Armenian GoodsArmenian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: EU Publishes Regulation on Temporary Liberalization of Trade in Armenian Goods
Papoyan: Armenia will begin regular air transportation of agricultural products to the UAE in November.Papoyan: Armenia will begin regular air transportation of agricultural products to the UAE in November.
From October 5 to 9, a decline in dollar and ruble transactions and a resumption of euro transactions were observed on the Armenian interbank currency market.From October 5 to 9, a decline in dollar and ruble transactions and a resumption of euro transactions were observed on the Armenian interbank currency market.
National Assembly member: We are promoting plans to modernize nuclear energy as a critical component of a diversified energy systemNational Assembly member: We are promoting plans to modernize nuclear energy as a critical component of a diversified energy system
Nelli Kocharyan Presents Converse Bank’s Vision for Development of International Relations at the BACEE Conference Nelli Kocharyan Presents Converse Bank’s Vision for Development of International Relations at the BACEE Conference 
Construction of the Kars-Igdir-Aralyk railway line continues in TurkeyConstruction of the Kars-Igdir-Aralyk railway line continues in Turkey
Luys Foundation: Armenia, instead of becoming a center of excellence in tourism, continues to lose ground in the tourism sectorLuys Foundation: Armenia, instead of becoming a center of excellence in tourism, continues to lose ground in the tourism sector
A technical meeting between Armenia and Azerbaijan within the framework of TRIPP was held in GorisA technical meeting between Armenia and Azerbaijan within the framework of TRIPP was held in Goris
Armenia presented its national pavilion for the first time at the Fruit Attraction international exhibition in Madrid – Ministry of EconomyArmenia presented its national pavilion for the first time at the Fruit Attraction international exhibition in Madrid – Ministry of Economy
State Revenue Committee officers uncovered a case of mining without a subsoil use permit.State Revenue Committee officers uncovered a case of mining without a subsoil use permit.
Armenia`s trade sector is approaching stagnation.Armenia`s trade sector is approaching stagnation.
“The Golden Hour”: IDBank explains how to respond effectively to a scam attack“The Golden Hour”: IDBank explains how to respond effectively to a scam attack
Cargo transportation in Armenia increased by 6.9% in the first 8 months of 2026, while passenger transportation increased by 12.9%.Cargo transportation in Armenia increased by 6.9% in the first 8 months of 2026, while passenger transportation increased by 12.9%.
Cigarette production in Armenia has begun to decline.Cigarette production in Armenia has begun to decline.
The Armenian Foreign Ministry received a business delegation from Belgium.The Armenian Foreign Ministry received a business delegation from Belgium.
38.2 million drams will be allocated for the organization of two Armenian pavilions in Turkmenistan.38.2 million drams will be allocated for the organization of two Armenian pavilions in Turkmenistan.
BACEE International Conference Kicks Off with Converse Bank as Lead Sponsor BACEE International Conference Kicks Off with Converse Bank as Lead Sponsor 
Prime Minister: The head of Russian Railways will visit Yerevan next weekPrime Minister: The head of Russian Railways will visit Yerevan next week
Production of wine, cognac, beer and soft drinks in Armenia is growing at double-digit rates.Production of wine, cognac, beer and soft drinks in Armenia is growing at double-digit rates.
Electricity generation in Armenia increased by 8% per annum in January-August 2026Electricity generation in Armenia increased by 8% per annum in January-August 2026
Armenia`s industrial sector experienced growth in January-August 2026Armenia`s industrial sector experienced growth in January-August 2026
Armenia will undergo a large-scale digital transformation of the judicial systemArmenia will undergo a large-scale digital transformation of the judicial system
An additional 500 million drams will be allocated to implement the state program supporting families with children in purchasing housingAn additional 500 million drams will be allocated to implement the state program supporting families with children in purchasing housing
In Armenia, the absolute figure for natural population growth increased by 11.9% over the yearIn Armenia, the absolute figure for natural population growth increased by 11.9% over the year
8.9 billion drams will be allocated for medium-term road repairs.8.9 billion drams will be allocated for medium-term road repairs.
An additional 1.153 billion drams will be allocated to continue the co-financing program for subsidy projects.An additional 1.153 billion drams will be allocated to continue the co-financing program for subsidy projects.
Rosatom confirms the safety of operating the Armenian NPP until 2031Rosatom confirms the safety of operating the Armenian NPP until 2031
Donate Blood, Save Lives: Idram&IDBankDonate Blood, Save Lives: Idram&IDBank
Head of Armenia`s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Qatari Ambassador Discuss Prospects for Expanding Cooperation in Transport and AviationHead of Armenia`s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Qatari Ambassador Discuss Prospects for Expanding Cooperation in Transport and Aviation
The French Development Agency will provide Armenia with two loans totaling 270 million euros.The French Development Agency will provide Armenia with two loans totaling 270 million euros.
In partnership with the World Bank, numerous important programs are ongoing in Armenia.In partnership with the World Bank, numerous important programs are ongoing in Armenia.
The EU`s share in Armenia`s foreign trade is growing, while the EAEU is declining.The EU`s share in Armenia`s foreign trade is growing, while the EAEU is declining.
Former head of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia: The government`s task is not to solemnly announce growth rates, but to ensure its conversion into more competitive productionFormer head of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia: The government`s task is not to solemnly announce growth rates, but to ensure its conversion into more competitive production
Rosatom and representatives of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant confirmed the plant`s operational safety until 2031.Rosatom and representatives of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant confirmed the plant`s operational safety until 2031.
The EFSD International Economic Conference will be held in Astana.The EFSD International Economic Conference will be held in Astana.
RA Statistical Committee: In exports, the lion`s share is accounted for by mineral raw materials - 28%, and in imports - by machines and mechanisms - 27%.RA Statistical Committee: In exports, the lion`s share is accounted for by mineral raw materials - 28%, and in imports - by machines and mechanisms - 27%.
Belgian entrepreneurs invested about 2 million euros in an Armenian fund - head of the Armenian-Belgian Chamber of CommerceBelgian entrepreneurs invested about 2 million euros in an Armenian fund - head of the Armenian-Belgian Chamber of Commerce
Before reconsidering relations with Russia, it is necessary to clearly answer the question of who will pay the difference in the event of the loss of the preferential gas price - expertBefore reconsidering relations with Russia, it is necessary to clearly answer the question of who will pay the difference in the event of the loss of the preferential gas price - expert
Minister: September saw the highest monthly tourist arrivals to Armenia in the first nine months of this yearMinister: September saw the highest monthly tourist arrivals to Armenia in the first nine months of this year
Yerevan will host the International Trade and Investment Forum with the participation of 30 countriesYerevan will host the International Trade and Investment Forum with the participation of 30 countries
The development of high technologies and the growing number of AI factories in Armenia are prompting the government to consider building a new powerful nuclear power plant.The development of high technologies and the growing number of AI factories in Armenia are prompting the government to consider building a new powerful nuclear power plant.
Pashinyan: The Armenian government has the necessary legal tools to terminate the railway concession agreement, but will not resort to themPashinyan: The Armenian government has the necessary legal tools to terminate the railway concession agreement, but will not resort to them
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