“We are switching you to 5G, type a command”: IDBank warns about a fraud disguised as a “network update”
 Monday, May 25 2026,

ArmInfo.Amid the active expansion of fifth-generation mobile networks in Armenia, a rise in fraud activity has been recorded. Scammers, posing as employees of telecommunications companies, offer to “upgrade settings” or “activate 5G” using phone commands.

Not just flowers, but also vegetables and fruits - Rosselkhoznadzor  head on problems with Armenia
 Friday, May 22 2026,

ArmInfo.  The temporary ban on flower imports from Armenia is to ensure phytosanitary safety. This statement was made by Sergei Dankvert, head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, to the Vesti news service.

Planning your trip from a scratch: tips from IDBank
 Friday, May 15 2026,

ArmInfo. Have you already decided where you want to spend your vacation? While being on a trip is always associated with pleasant expectations, planning it can sometime turn into a real disaster. To help you avoid possible problems and fully enjoy your vacation, IDBank has created this simple travel guide filled with many useful tips.

EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses  through EU- backed guarantee
 Friday, May 8 2026,

ArmInfo. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) - jointly the EIB Group - are joining forces with Ameriabank to expand access to  finance for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in  Armenia.

RA Prime Minister: The development of science is our policy 
 Tuesday, April 28 2026,

ArmInfo.  On April 28, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in a roundtable  discussion titled "Armenian Science in the Global Scientific Space:   Competitiveness, Scientific Excellence, and Implementation of  Scientific Results in the Economy" at the National Academy of  Sciences of the Republic of Armenia.

Russian Ambassador: Over 20 years, South Caucasus Railway has  invested RUB 30bln in Armenia`s railway infrastructure
 Saturday, April 4 2026,

ArmInfo.  Over the 20-year concession period, South Caucasus Railways (SCR) has invested approximately 30 billion rubles in rolling stock and railway  infrastructure in Armenia. This was stated by Armenian Ambassador to  Russia Sergey Kopyrkin in an interview with 24News, commenting on the  possible transfer of the Russian concession for Armenian railways to  Kazakhstan.

Prospects for connecting railway sections leading to borders of  Azerbaijan and Turkey modest - RF vice- premier 
 Thursday, April 2 2026,

ArmInfo.  Russian specialists can quickly restore sections of Armenia's railways for connections with neighboring countries. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei  Overchuk stated this in an interview with TASS.

Moscow and Yerevan have common interests in unblocking communications  in South Caucasus - RF vice- premier 
 Thursday, April 2 2026,

ArmInfo.  Moscow and Yerevan share a common interest in unblocking transport links in the South Caucasus, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated.

Toward a "Digital Union": AI takes center stage at Digital Qazaqstan  2026
 Friday, March 27 2026,

ArmInfo.  On March 27, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC),, participated in the plenary session of the International Digital Forum "Digital Qazaqstan 2026" in Shymkent. The  key theme of the event was "Industry 5.0. The Power of Interaction."  During the Forum, the head of the EEC Board spoke about the  development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence  within the Eurasian Economic Union. 

RA NA discussing candidates for Information Systems Regulatory  Commission members 
 Thursday, March 26 2026,

ArmInfo. On March 26, the Armenian Parliament began discussing candidates for the Information Systems Regulatory Commission. The Armenian Government nominated Nairi Adamyan for a four-year term and Srbuhi Hakobyan for a three-year term.

Construction boom driving demand for equipment - expert
 Monday, March 23 2026,

ArmInfo.The 22nd international specialized exhibition "CAUCASUS: CONSTRUCTION AND  RENOVATION EXPO 2026" was held in Yerevan, bringing together over 70 organizations from Armenia, Russia, India, Kazakhstan, Estonia, and Iran.  Among the exhibitors was the Russian company Promyshlennik  (founded in 2008), which initially specialized in wholesale supplies of construction equipment before launching its own production facility for monolithic work.

Customer Appreciation Day at IDBank’s Echmiadzin Branch
 Monday, March 2 2026,

ArmInfo.IDBank’s beloved tradition — Customer Appreciation Day — is now reaching regional branches. This time, the lucky Idcoins wheel and pleasant surprises arrived at the Echmiadzin branch.

IDBank has summed up the raffle held within the framework of IDsalary payroll package: 55 lucky winners have received their prizes
 Thursday, February 19 2026,

ArmInfo.5 travelling vouchers worth AMD 1,000,000 for each trip abroad and 50 prizes of 100,000 idcoins have been awarded to their happy owners. On February 18, IDBank summarized the raffle for customers who joined the IDsalary payroll package through a live broadcast on its official Facebook and YouTube pages.

Union of Banks of Armenia: Higher interest rates are a restraining  factor for higher consumer lending growth
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.Interest rates on dram loans in Armenian banks have increased to 17.1% in 2025  (from 16.7% in 2024 and 16.1% in 2022). Daniel Azatyan, head of the Union of Banks of Armenia, announced this at a press conference on February 17.

Mortgages in Armenia have been growing for the third year in a row, but the pace is slowing down
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. At the end of 2025, the mortgage portfolio in Armenia amounted to 1.6 trillion drams ($4.2 billion), a 13.2% increase from the previous year, as stated by Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA) noted during a press conference on February 17. According to Azatyan, mortgages thus accounted for 21.3% of the total loan portfolio of the Armenian banking system.

Armenian government specifies list of persons eligible for social  loans
 Thursday, February 12 2026,

ArmInfo.  Resident citizens of Armenia filing a comprehensive income tax return will be able to take advantage of social credits-an opportunity to reimburse social expenses from their income tax-only after submitting an annual income tax return (declaration) certified with an electronic signature to  the tax authority. The system adjustments will not end there. The  decision was approved at a government meeting on February 12.

Has a decision been made on small modular reactors? If so, questions  remain
 Tuesday, February 10 2026,

ArmInfo. Following US Vice President J.D. Vance yesterday's statement, one can conclude that Armenia's choice regarding small modular reactors has been made, and it's in favor of the United States.

Azerbaijan launches power line construction via Armenia`s territory  toward Nakhichevan 
 Friday, January 30 2026,

ArmInfo.Azerenergy has begun construction of a power transmission line towards Nakhichevan through Armenia. This was reported by Azerbaijani media, citing the national operator's press service.

Armenia should consider global factors in TRIPP project  implementation - expert 
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo. When implementing the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project, Armenia should consider global factors rather than focusing  on a specific section of the railway bordering Iran. Gagik  Aghajanyan, executive director of Apaven, one of Armenia's largest  transport and logistics companies, expressed a similar view in an  interview with an ArmInfo correspondent.

IDBank Employees’ New Year Gifts for “Hayordi” Foundation beneficiary children
 Wednesday, December 24 2025,

ArmInfo. On the occasion of the New Year holidays, IDBank employees took the initiative to prepare festive gifts for children who are beneficiaries of the “Hayordi” Foundation. The event was held in a warm and caring atmosphere, with the aim of sharing the joy and magic of the holidays with the children.

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