Armenian Card  launches ArcaQR system - payments through  QR codes  directly from  bank account
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo.Armenian Card CJSC has lunched the ArcaQR system -  a unified QR payment system  enabling  instant payments from bank accounts with a single scan, as noted in a statement issued by Armenian Card. It is  stated that the  official launch of the ArcaQR system took place on September 30,  2020, with Ardshinbank, Ameriabank, Converse Bank, Araratbank,  Evocabank, and Armeconombank immediately announced that they are  joining the system.

 Thursday, October 2 2025,

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 Thursday, October 2 2025,

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With the Financing of IDBank, the Village of Svarants Will Have a Kindergarten: The “Side by Side” Program Continues 
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo.The Tufenkian Foundation is building a new neighborhood in the village of Svarants, Syunik Province, to resettle 20 families from Artsakh. The 4 hectares of land designated for the neighborhood were allocated to the foundation by the Tatev Municipality.

Armenian government allocates additional funding to RA NSS 
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo. On October 2, at its regular session, the Armenian government adopted a draft law providing for the redistribution and amendment of the RA Law "On the  State Budget for 2025" and "On Amending and Supplementing the  Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No. 2060-N of  December 27, 2024" <in connection with the need to ensure the normal  operations of the National Security Service of the Republic of  Armenia>.

Why are we cutting defense spending?: David Ananyan 
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo.It is perplexing that today, when practically all states, including our unfriendly neighbors, are constantly increasing their military spending, Armenia  is moving in the opposite direction. Economist and former head of the  RA State Revenue Committee, David Ananyan, shared his concerns about  the planned defense budget cuts.

 Thursday, October 2 2025,

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Fresh fruit, vegetable exports  increased by 12.2% - Papoyan
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo. From the beginning of 2025 through September 29, Armenia exported 121,800 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables. This is 13,600 tons, or 12.2%, more than in the same period last year, as stated by Economy Minister Gevorg  Papoyan during a regular government session on October 2.

Armenia to receive  EUR 15.6 million grant  from Germany 
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Government of Armenia approved the  Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany during its regular meeting On October 2.

Armenia to join  EAEU agreement providing for non-discriminatory  access of securities on single exchange platform
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo.The Armenian government approved the draft decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia "On Approval of the Agreement on Cross-Border Admission to Placement and Circulation of Securities in on-exchange Trading within the EAEU States, during its regular session on October 2. 

Mortgagors to be reimbursed $252mln in Armenia under income tax  reimbursement program in 2025 
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo.In 2025, approximately 97 billion drams ($252 million) will be required for income tax refunds to mortgage holders. This was announced by State Revenue  Committee (SRC) Chairman Eduard Hakobyan at a government meeting,  during which an additional 12.6 billion drams (approximately $33  million) was allocated for the program, in addition to the initially  planned 84 billion drams ($218 million).

Armenian government postpones implementation of `Community-Based  Infrastructure in the Water Sector` program
 Thursday, October 2 2025,

ArmInfo. On October 2, at its regular meeting, the Armenian government approved the proposal to sign a Letter of Agreement Supplement No. 3 to the Financing Agreement 'Community-Based Infrastructure in the Water Sector'  between the Republic of Armenia and the European Investment Bank."

 Thursday, October 2 2025,

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Prime Minister: Activities on designing railway through Armenia  commenced
 Wednesday, October 1 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's stance on unblocking communications in the region, including the construction of a corridor from Azerbaijan to Nakhichevan, remains unchanged, as stated by the Armenian leader, in response  to a question from Lilit Minasyan, a member of parliament  from the ruling Civil Contract faction, during  a government hour in  the National Assembly on October 1, 

 Wednesday, October 1 2025,

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Mher Grigoryan: Cash circulation in  crypto sphere seriously hits fiscal system
 Wednesday, October 1 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia is not opposed to stimulating and developing digital assets, as they are the future, and ultimately, money will become a digital asset. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan stated this during a government hour in  parliament.

5,019,829 AMD to “Moonq” Technoschool: “My Forest Armenia” is the October’s Beneficiary
 Wednesday, October 1 2025,

ArmInfo5,019,829 AMD – this is the sum of “The Power of One Dram” initiative for September, which will be fully directed to the advancement of the “Specialization” program of the “Moonq” Technoschool. Established in Artsakh and now continuing its operations in Armenia, the school will enable more than 120 young people in the Lori region to receive professional education in their hometown.

Social Minister: Starting January 1, 2026, cashback threshold for pensioners  using their cards to purchase goods and services to be raised to 20%
 Wednesday, October 1 2025,

ArmInfo. Various tools are being used to address the issue of increasing pensions, as stated by RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan  during a government hour in the National Assembly on October 1, in response  to a question from MP Tadevos Avetisyan.

Decision on  new nuclear power plant in Armenia to be made within one to two years - Pashinyan
 Wednesday, October 1 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia will decide on the model of its new power unit within one to two years, as stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  during a  government hour in parliament on October 1. According to Pashinyan, discussions are currently underway with Russia, the United States, France, South Korea, and China.

Ardshinbank Joins ArcaQR System: Payments Directly from Bank Accounts
 Wednesday, October 1 2025,

ArmInfo. “Armenian Card” CJSC introduced the ArcaQR system, enabling payments via QR code with a single scan, directly from a bank account.

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