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Partner materials | 2026/10/28 16:16

Digital Future and Sustainable Development: IDBank's Chairman of the Management Board in an Interview with Forbes

In his interview with Forbes, Mher Abrahamyan, IDBank's Chairman of the Management Board, presented the bank's development vision focused on digital innovation, green finance, and sustainable development.The interview explored opportunities to expand green finance, further integrate ESG principles into the Bank’s strategy and financing decisions, and attract international investment.Part...

Partner materials | 2026/10/27 17:03

Idram and IDBank Support Innovative Solutions for Biodiversity Preservation. COP17

Within the framework of the AI4Biodiversity initiative, a panel discussion titled ''AI4Biodiversity: Can Artificial Intelligence Become A Game Changer For Implementing The Global Biodiversity Framework?'' was held in the COP17 Green Zone, bringing together representatives from the scientific, technological, youth, and private sector communities.During the discussion, the partic...

Partner materials | 2026/10/26 18:07

Evocabank and IFC Launch the First Nature-Focused Project

Evocabank and IFC announce a $10M loan for Armenian MSMEs, with funding for nature projects, job creation, and sustainable resource use.Evocabank has secured USD 10 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to expand MSME lending, marking an important milestone in the development of sustainable finance in Armenia. Part of the financing...

Partner materials | 2026/10/26 17:55

The "Climate Change and Women" Award Ceremony Took Place at COP17: Idram and IDBank

From climate change mitigation to environmental education and innovative solutions, the "Climate Change and Women" award ceremony united leading women in the field, highlighting their initiatives and contributions to biodiversity conservation. Winners in each of the seven main categories received idcoins worth AMD 300,000 from Idram and IDBank.According to Tatevik Vardevanyan, Head of th...

Brands and market | 2026/10/23 15:51

Wait, Was Elon’s “Flying Car” Just an Empty Shell?

Flying cars are right around the corner, if Tesla CEO Elon Musk is to be believed.Last week, he unveiled the automaker’s long-awaited Roadster by having it drive to the top of a ramp, flipping upside down in the process, then fling itself into the air before using its cold-fuel thrusters to gently land in style. Minutes later, another Roadster did its best Evel-Knievel-with-a-jetpack impression by...

Partner materials | 2026/10/23 15:39

Green Rock Wins Five-Star Recognition at the International Property Awards for Its Multifunctional Complex in Dilijan

Green Rock’s Multifunctional Complex in Dilijan has received a Five-Star award in the Mixed Use Development category for Armenia at the International Property Awards 2026–2027. The award was presented to Katerina Danekina, CEO of Green Rock, on 22 October during the European Property Awards ceremony at the Royal Lancaster London.The Five-Star award represents the highest level of recognition at th...

Partner materials | 2026/10/23 11:28

IDBank: Investing in a Greener Future — Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for a Biodiversity Park Near the Matenadaran

The official groundbreaking ceremony for a new 1.2-hectare biodiversity park took place near the Matenadaran, marking the start of the implementation of the joint initiative by IDBank, the Matenadaran, and the "Armenia Tree Project" charitable foundation. The event was marked by the planting of the future park's first plane tree near the statue of Mesrop Mashtots, uniting the preser...

Analysis | 2026/10/22 22:00

Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions

Ավստրալացի հետազոտողները հայտնաբերել են դեպրեսիայի նոր ենթատեսակ, որն անվանել են «ցիրկադային դեպրեսիա»։ Այն ուղղակիորեն կապված է օրգանիզմի ներքին կենսաբանական ժամացույցի խանգարումների հետ և, մասնագետների գնահատմամբ, համեմատաբար թույլ է արձագանքում ստանդարտ հակադեպրեսանտներին։

International affairs | 2026/10/22 18:30

Websites across world hit by millions of attempts to exploit PHP code flaw

Websites around the world have been hit by millions of attempts to exploit a recently discovered vulnerability in their code, cybersecurity companies have said, as the US National Security Agency warned the flaw could allow attackers to take control of web servers, steal data and disrupt services.The problem in the PHP programming language, which underpins about 70% of the world’s websites, emerge...

Analysis | 2026/10/21 16:27

Two out of five Americans regularly get their news on Facebook

Despite what my Facebook feed looks like, the platform’s not just for AI fruit videos and birthday posts.According to data from the Pew Research Center published Monday, 40% of adults in the United States regularly get their news from Facebook.That’s up from 36% in 2020, signaling the continued stability of the platform as a news source — a trend that the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journal...

Partner materials | 2026/10/16 16:28

IDBank to Showcase Environmental and Innovative Initiatives at COP17

Together with its partners, IDBank will participate in the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), where it will present a number of key initiatives focused on green transformation, digital ecosystems, and biodiversity conservation.In collaboration with Armenia Tree Project, Matenadaran, and My Forest Armenia, IDBank continues to support...

Partner materials | 2026/10/15 16:30

35 Years of Trust: IDBank Celebrates with Its Customers

IDBank continues its series of events marking its 35th anniversary, this time celebrating together with its customers. Throughout the day, all IDBank branches were filled with a festive atmosphere, and customers were welcomed with surprises and gifts. Customers visiting the branches for their banking transactions had the opportunity to win themed gifts by spinning the wheel of fortune.Throughout i...

News | 2026/10/14 16:05

Armenia Maintains 59th Place in Global Innovation Index: WIPO

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published a new ranking of the Global Innovation Index, in which Armenia has secured 59th place: The ranking includes 139 countries.Why this matters. Armenia has maintained its position from the previous year (2025), demonstrating stability in global indicators of innovative potential and technological ecosystem assessment.Key indicators of t...

International affairs | 2026/10/14 16:02

SpaceX Limits Starlink Terminal Speeds in Ukraine

Ukrainian presidential advisor Sergey Beskrestnov confirmed that SpaceX limited the operational speed of Starlink satellite terminals during the current night:Why this matters. The sudden drop in Starlink's speed directly affected military operations, as Ukrainian defense forces were not warned in advance about the restrictions:Key statements and consequences.Failure of combat missions. Due t...

International affairs | 2026/10/14 15:05

US to Begin Oil and Mineral Exploration in Greenland: Trump

US President Donald Trump announced on the TruthSocial social network that Washington will quickly begin geological exploration work in Greenland to discover oil, gas, and other mineral deposits.Why it matters. The announcement follows the signing of a security agreement between the US, Denmark, and Greenland on September 22. It gives Washington broad strategic, military, and economic opportunitie...