Armenia`s government to direct huge funds to information and  cybersecurity 

 Thursday, July 10 2025 13:27:00
Armenia`s government to direct huge funds to information and  cybersecurity 

ArmInfo.  The state will allocate significant funds to the spheres of cyber defense and information security. This was stated by the Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, speaking during the opening ceremony of the Cyber Security Hackathon, which is being held in Tsaghkadzor from July 9 to 11.

Team Telecom Armenia service and sales centers to work with special schedule on pre-holiday and holidays
 Friday, December 29 2023 14:44

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia service and sales centers will work with the special schedule on pre-holiday and public holidays.  In particular, centers that were open until Friday will be open on Saturdays and Sundays during this period. At the same time, the main branches on Amiryan Street and Northern Avenue will be open until midnight on December 30 and until 8:00 p.m. on December 31.

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Seeing Armenia as technologically developed country government`s  strategic goal - premier 
 Saturday, December 16 2023 11:14

ArmInfo.A consultation was held today chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in which representatives of about 30 large IT companies participated.

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Russia acknowledges violation in telecasting
 Thursday, December 14 2023 21:01

ArmInfo.Russia has admitted violations of a number of clauses of the Armenian-Russian agreement  on cooperation in the field of television broadcasting. This is stated in the message of the Ministry of High-Technological Industry of Armenia.

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Delay in sale of MTS Armenia was related to research, as it was  directly related to issue of national security: Premier
 Wednesday, December 6 2023 19:11

ArmInfo.The six-month delay in the sale of shares of MTS Armenia CJSC was related to the research  process, since it directly related to the issue of national security.  Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan stated on December 6 during the government hour in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, answering a question from Arsen Torosyan, a MP Delay in sale of MTS Armenia was related to research, as it was  directly related to issue of national security: Premier from the ruling Civil Contract faction.

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UNDP launches innovative community initiative in Armenia
 Tuesday, December 5 2023 16:57

ArmInfo.The second Public Sector Innovation Forum on the topic: Innovation in Action: Leading  Change and Transformation organized by the UNDP (United Nations Development Program), within the framework of the Mayors for Economic Growth Facility  initiative funded by the EU, took place in Yerevan  today.

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Artyom Ghazaryan was appointed CEO of "Telcell" company
 Monday, December 4 2023 17:52

ArmInfo.By the decision of the "Telcell" company’s board of directors, Artyom Ghazaryan was appointed CEO of the company. Prior to this, he held the position of Commercial Director of the company.

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Team Telecom Armenia makes NGN network available in Armenia`s Syunik
 Monday, December 4 2023 17:45

ArmInfo.Thanks to the teamwork of the telecommunications company Team Telecom Armenia, an  ultra-powerful NGN network with a speed of 25 Gb/s is already available in all major cities of Syunik (Sisian, Kapan, Goris, Kajaran, Meghri and Agarak) and 21,000 households in the region.

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RA premier receives Amazon Web Services public policy regional  director 
 Wednesday, November 29 2023 16:27

ArmInfo.RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Franco Spicciariello, Director of Public  Policy, Italy and ECSEED (East Central and South-Eastern Europe Division) of Amazon Web Services.

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Team begins cooperation with Loft to promote activation and  dissemination of projects for young people
 Monday, November 27 2023 17:23

ArmInfo. Emphasizing the importance of development of the regions and programs implemented  within the framework of social responsibility, Team Telecom Armenia begins cooperation with Loft to promote the activation and dissemination of educational, cultural, entertainment projects for young people in the regions of the country. This is stated in the Team message.

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Armenian regulator approves sale of MTS Armenia to Cypriot company
 Wednesday, November 15 2023 15:00

ArmInfo.The Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia (PSRC) approved the application of  MTS Armenia CJSC (Viva-MTS brand, a subsidiary operator of the Russian MTS PJSC) to complete a transaction to sell shares of the company. ArmInfo was informed about this by the PSRC's press service.

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Armenia,Maldives discuss cooperation opportunities in high-tech and  telecom fields
 Saturday, November 11 2023 13:06

ArmInfo. Minister of High-Technological Industry of Armenia Robert Khachatryan held a  meeting with inister of State for Environment, Climate Change and Technology of the Republic of Maldives Mohamed Shareef. 

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Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Access to Public  Services through GovTech project launched in Yerevan
 Wednesday, November 1 2023 14:32

ArmInfo. Armenia is taking an important step towards modernizing its public services delivery  with the Strengthening Transparency, Accountability, and Access to Public Services through GovTech project launched today. Funded by the UK Good Governance fund, implemented by the Armenian Government, the  launch of the initiative was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the World Bank, the Embassy of UK to Armenia, and the Yerevan Municipality.

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RA President: Armenia is facing unprecedented challenges that have  increased importance of access to safe and reliable digital  infrastructure and technologies
 Thursday, October 26 2023 18:11

ArmInfo. Armenia has always been committed to expanding partnerships with the European Union, its  member states and other partners in all areas of mutual interest for the well-being of our peoples. RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan stated  in his speech at the "Digital Infrastructures" panel discussion held within the framework of the Global Gateway conference in Brussels.

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High-Tech Industry Ministry, USAID discuss possibilities of expanding  cooperation 
 Tuesday, October 24 2023 20:39

ArmInfo.Armenia has high potential for development of the information technology sector.  Ambassador Erin Elizabeth McKee, Assistant Administrator in the Bureau for Europe and Eurasia at the US Agency for International Development (USAID), said during a meeting with Minister of High-Tech  Industry of Armenia Robert Khachatryan.

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Valery Safarian: Armenia, Belgium have prospects for opening joint  ventures in field of nanotechnology
 Thursday, October 19 2023 19:50

ArmInfo. Within the EU, Armenia is one of the developed centers in the field of IT, pharmaceuticals and logistics, just as during the Soviet era the state was the most developed in these areas.

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Siemens EDA interested in cooperating with Armenia 
 Thursday, October 19 2023 14:13

ArmInfo.Armenia's Minister of High-Tech Industry Robert Khachatryan hosted a delegation Siemens  EDA  led by Mr Adrian Buckley, Vice-President, Europe, and Ms Irina Dumanyan, Strategic Business Director at Siemens EDA (Siemens Digital Industries Software). 

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Secret of having smart citizen is in educational system, which tries  to adapt and dictate new trends
 Wednesday, October 18 2023 11:02

ArmInfo.Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan today participated in the  "Smart Citizen" panel discussion, which took place within the framework of the "Silicon Mountains 2023" annual international technology summit.

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Impact Hub Yerevan announces the winners of SIA Award Armenia 2023
 Tuesday, October 17 2023 19:55

ArmInfo.On October 17, Impact Hub Yerevan hosted a pitching day event as well as a humble award ceremony for the participants of this year’s Social Impact Award Armenia. The Social Impact Award, a prestigious platform supporting young social entrepreneurs, took place for another year of honoring innovative business solutions aimed at addressing pressing social challenges. Under the umbrella of the Collaborate for Impact program, funded by the European Union in Armenia and executed by the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) in partnership with Impact Hub Yerevan, this year's awards have seen a significant contribution from Ararat Bank.

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Ministry of Economy holds discussions with Huawei on cooperation in  telecom and solar energy sectors
 Saturday, October 14 2023 18:05

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan received Mr. Zefr Chzhen, CEO of Huawei  Armenia, the world's leading provider of information communication technology solutions.

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Team group of companies opens HR pavilion at DigiTec2023
 Friday, October 13 2023 18:34

ArmInfo. The Team group of companies this year at the annual technology exhibition DigiTec2023  is represented by an HR pavilion, where all specialists who want to join the Team can apply for a job and undergo an on-site interview, and students can become participants in the Generation Team internship program.

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