EU-Armenia SME Fund, managed by Amber Capital Armenia, invests USD 4 million in Auto Gallery.
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.EU-Armenia SME Fund, managed by Amber Capital Armenia, invests USD 4 million in Auto Gallery.

AraratBank`s “The Will to Get Back on Your Feet Again” Film Series to Be Featured at Armenian National Festival
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo. With the support of AraratBank, the Armenian National Festival will take place on the upcoming weekend, July 19-20, at Diana Abgar Park (Seasons Park). This is the second year of the Armenian National Festival, which aims to showcase Armenian culture and highlight Armenian heritage and arts. The festival's theme focuses on Armenian royal dynasties. Visitors will learn about specific episodes of Armenian history and the distinctive characteristics of different royal periods. As part of the festival, AraratBank will have a dedicated pavilion where the "The Will to Get Back on Your Feet Again" film series, created with the bank's financing, will be screened. The documentary trilogy will be shown in a comfortable pavilion with appropriate seating on July 19 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and on July 20 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Admission is free. The event will also feature: Contemporary art exhibitions; Carpet washing ceremony in collaboration with the National Center of Armenian Carpet; Traditional Fashion Show with participation from the Teryan Cultural Center Concert show program; Armenian cuisine presentation with traditional flavors and new approaches; Pavilions of Armenian producers. Additionally, the festival will include master classes on: Vordan Karmir (Armenian cochineal dyestuff) preparation; Needlework techniques; Lace-making arts; Khachkar (cross-stone) carving; Paper recycling and creative approaches. AraratBank serves as the financial partner of the Armenian National Festival, emphasizing the importance of preserving and passing on cultural heritage to the new generation. AraratBank is regulated by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.

 Thursday, July 17 2025,

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 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.

Two Russian airlines received permission from Rosaviatsiya to fly to Gyumri
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo. The Federal Air  Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya) has granted permission to  Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya to operate daily flights to  Gyumri. This information was reported by Russian media, citing the  order from Rosaviatsiya. 

Armenia, Bulgaria willing to continue collaboration in several areas of mutual interest
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia and Bulgaria  are willing to continue cooperation in political, economic, high-tech  spheres, as well as in other areas of mutual interest, as reported by  the press service of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia,  citing the results of the meeting in Sofia between the Minister of  High-Tech Industry of Armenia Mkhitar Hayrapetyan and the Minister of  Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Georgiev.

 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.

Armenian President, PSRC Head  discuss  power grids management issue 
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  During a meeting on July 17, President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan and Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) Mesrop Mesropyan discussed several pressing issues in public services and possible areas of their regulation.

Armenian government to allocate 3.37 billion drams for construction  of schools and kindergartens
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will allocate 3.37 billion drams to continue the construction program for schools and kindergartens. This decision  was made at the Cabinet meeting on July 17.

Armenian government to allocate 1.568 billion drams for 16 urgent  events
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will allocate 1.568 billion drams for the implementation of sixteen urgent events. This decision  was made at the Cabinet meeting on July 17.  During his speech, Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan noted  that these  projects are planned to be implemented in eight regions of the  country. All contracts for their implementation have already been  concluded. The work has not yet started. Two contracts were declared  void, but tender procedures have already started for them. 

 Professional education system`s development in Armenia is crucial  for  country`s economic growth - Minister
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  The development of the professional education system in Armenia is considered one of the important preconditions for the country's economic growth, as stated by the RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan, during a government session on July 17, while  presenting the Cabinet of Ministers' draft decision on approving the list of free study places  in educational institutions of the  country.

AMIO Bank to be exempt from customs duties on import of equipment,  components and raw materials for Mel Metal company
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  AMIO Bank will be exempt from customs duties on the import of equipment, components and raw materials. This decision  was made during the RA government session on July 17.

Georgia assures that Armenian trucks would pass through regularly 
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  Reports in the media claiming a 40% increase in prices for liquefied gas in Armenia due to Georgia's interruption of oil transit  from Russia to Armenia are false and "serves to mislead the public, discredit the department and politicize the issue," as noted in a statement issues by the Revenue Service of Georgia's Ministry of Finance,  Georgia Online reports.

Idram at Tech Week 2025
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.This year, the annual Tech Week event was held in Vanadzor. From July 4–6, Vanadzor became the technological capital, filled with guests, industry experts, and simply curious individuals. This year, Idram was a key partner and important participant of the event.

Ucom Subscribers Increasingly Use Internet While Roaming
 Thursday, July 17 2025,

ArmInfo.During the first half of this year, the number of Ucom subscribers using roaming services abroad increased by 31% compared to the same period last year. During the same time period, data usage volume grew by 45%.

 Wednesday, July 16 2025,

ArmInfo.

Ardshinbank: the Driving Force of Armenia`s Economy
 Wednesday, July 16 2025,

ArmInfo. In the first half of 2025 Ardshinbank once again demonstrated stable and strong financial performance, reaffirming its position as one of Armenia's leading financial institutions.

 Wednesday, July 16 2025,

ArmInfo.

Li Xinwei: Armenia has potential to increase its presence in the Chinese market
 Wednesday, July 16 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia has great potential to increase its presence in the Chinese market, as stated by the Ambassador of China to Armenia Li Xinwei during a meeting with the Minister of Economy of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan. In this regard, he noted that Chinese consumers are interested in Armenian brands,  particularly in such products as cognac, wine and tobacco.

Russian partners express concern over sharp increase in flower supplies from Armenia - Pashinyan
 Wednesday, July 16 2025,

ArmInfo. Russian partners have expressed concern over a sharp increase in flower supplies from Armenia, as stated by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a press conference on July 16.

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