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Partner materials | 2026/10/15 16:30
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
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
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 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...
International affairs | 2026/10/14 14:36
According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), in September 2026, exports of passenger cars from China (including finished vehicles and CKD kits) increased by 73.7% year-on-year, reaching 917,000 units. Compared to August, the growth was 3.2%.Why it matters. The explosive growth of China's automotive exports continues to transform the global auto market, with the key driver of expor...
International affairs | 2026/10/14 14:32
According to analysts from the American consulting firm “Challenger, Gray & Christmas,” since 2023, around 192,000 jobs have been cut in the US due to the implementation and use of artificial intelligence (AI). Moreover, more than 60% (120,100 jobs) of these cuts occurred from January to September 2026.Why this matters. The job losses due to artificial intelligence are exponential in nature, m...
Partner materials | 2026/10/13 17:14
Within the framework of "The Power of One Dram" initiative, AMD 4,648,503 accumulated during September was directed to organizing the "Climate Change and Women" award ceremony, which aims to highlight women's contributions to combating climate change and preserving biodiversity.
Culture | 2026/10/13 15:58
Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh's "Flowering Chestnuts" (Châtaigniers en fleurs) is displayed in Hong Kong ahead of the auction taking place in New York on November 18. According to Sotheby’s auction house, the work could sell for around 180 million dollars, setting a global record for the sale of the artist's works.Why this matters. The painting has not been shown to the public...
Partner materials | 2026/10/13 14:07
From October 9 to 11, 2026, Dilijan hosted Tourism Regional Forum (TRF) 2026, bringing together representatives from tourism, hospitality, investment, culture, and urban development. Initiated by Green Rock, the forum brought together industry professionals for the second time, continuing the initiative launched in 2024.This year’s TRF focused on the theme “Destinations Built to Last.” Around 250...
Partner materials | 2026/10/12 17:26
A new biodiversity park will be established in the heart of the capital, covering approximately 1.2 hectares adjacent to the Matenadaran. This latest project, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of IDBank’s founding, is being implemented jointly with Matenadaran, with the parties having signed a memorandum of understanding and an agreement․ This marks the first joint initiative between the two insti...
News | 2026/10/12 14:04
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford. This was announced by the Nobel Committee:“The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, established in memory of Alfred Nobel, to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for ‘the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization’,” the statement reads....
News | 2026/10/12 11:07
At the initiative of the Ministry of Transport of China, a high-level meeting on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route was recently held in Beijing, attended by a delegation from Armenia. During the meeting, an agreement was signed, according to which Armenia and China will facilitate the process of freight transportation.«Armenpress»- In an interview with the delegation's represent...
News | 2026/10/09 11:27
The State Revenue Committee of the RA presents the remainder of the quota for tariff privileges with a zero percent import duty rate on electric vehicles classified under codes 8703 80 000 3 and 8703 80 000 5, as of October 8, 2026, inclusive.1) The remainder of the quota for entities that are dealer-distributors is 862 units or 75% has been used,2) The remainder of the quota for entities that are...
Partner materials | 2026/10/09 10:41
Nelli Kocharyan, Director of the Financial Institutions and International Banking Department at Converse Bank, participated in a panel discussion dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE) during the Bank Pekao FI Day & 52nd BACEE International Banking Conference held in Warsaw.She spoke about the partnership established between Converse...
Partner materials | 2026/10/08 15:16
In medicine, there is a concept known as the “golden hour” – the critical time after an injury when assistance is most effective. The same applies to digital and financial security: if your data is compromised, every minute counts: it is during the first hours after an attack that criminals try to withdraw money from your accounts, apply for loans in your name, steal your account passwords․What to...
