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U.S. Embassy Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of American Independence

News | 2026/06/26 16:24

U.S. Embassy Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of American Independence

On June 25, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan welcomed Armenian friends and partners to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States and continue its Freedom250 commemoration, a yearlong initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  This year’s celebration marked a historic milestone in American history and highlighted the enduri...

Armenia’s Largest QR Payment Systems to Collaborate: ArcaQR – IdramNet

Partner materials | 2026/06/25 16:52

Armenia’s Largest QR Payment Systems to Collaborate: ArcaQR – IdramNet

Armenia’s two largest QR payment systems, IdramNet and ArcaQR, are joining forces to enable interoperability between their networks. As a result, Idram users will now be able to make fast and convenient payments by simply scanning ArcaQR codes directly through the Idram&IDBank app.Arsene Kdenian, Director of Idram, commented: “Idram remains committed to its mission of expanding opportunities f...

U.S. Embassy and Coca-Cola HBC Armenia  Sign Youth Cooperation Framework

Partner materials | 2026/06/25 14:46

U.S. Embassy and Coca-Cola HBC Armenia Sign Youth Cooperation Framework

On June 23, U.S. Embassy Yerevan and Coca-Cola HBC Armenia signed a Cooperation Framework to support youth empowerment, skills development, and expanded employment opportunities across Armenia.The Framework was signed by David Allen, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of U.S. Embassy Yerevan, and Elina Markaryan, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Director at Coca-Cola HBC Armenia.The initiative aims to e...

Up to 20% idcoin for International Shopping with IDBank Visa Cards

Partner materials | 2026/06/24 17:37

Up to 20% idcoin for International Shopping with IDBank Visa Cards

Online shopping has long become part of everyday life. With just a few clicks, you can order sneakers, clothing, accessories, or virtually any other product from stores around the world. But shopping becomes even more enjoyable when it is not only convenient, but also rewarding.At the same time, it is important to stay attentive and make informed decisions when shopping online.1. Don't rush i...

Jardins d'Arménie at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival: A Story of Heritage, Told Globally

Partner materials | 2026/06/23 14:57

Jardins d'Arménie at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival: A Story of Heritage, Told Globally

Monaco, June 2026 – Jardins d’Arménie – Royal Brandy, the flagship brand of Pogossian Luxury Brand House, had its distinguished presence at the 2026 Monte-Carlo Television Festival as Crystal Partner, bringing Armenian heritage, craftsmanship and cultural excellence to one of Monaco’s most prestigious international gatherings.The partnership marks a new chapter in the brand’s growing presence in M...

Moody’s affirms IDBank’s Ba3 rating with a stable outlook

Partner materials | 2026/06/23 11:37

Moody’s affirms IDBank’s Ba3 rating with a stable outlook

The prestigious international rating agency Moody’s Ratings has affirmed IDBank's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings at "Ba3" with a stable outlook. Moody's also affirmed the bank's ba3 Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and Adjusted BCA, Not Prime (NP) short-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings, the bank's Ba2/NP long-term and sho...

Freedom Broker Armenia Stands with Young Musicians: Laureates of the Khachaturian International Competition Announced

Partner materials | 2026/06/22 11:21

Freedom Broker Armenia Stands with Young Musicians: Laureates of the Khachaturian International Competition Announced

The closing gala concert of the 2026 Khachaturian International Competition took place at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, where the names of the laureates were announced and the official award ceremony was held.The First Prize was awarded to Cosima Regina Federle (Germany), the Second Prize to Bogdan Efremov (Russian Federation), and the Third Prize to Artyom Ioanisyan (Armenia).Special prizes...

AraratBank: A New Rhythm of Life for Children with Hearing Impairments

Partner materials | 2026/06/19 18:30

AraratBank: A New Rhythm of Life for Children with Hearing Impairments

A year ago, AraratBank launched a meaningful initiative aimed at giving children with hearing impairments the opportunity to experience the rhythm and magic of music.The initiative began with an unprecedented cultural event featuring the world-renowned Belgian band Hooverphonic, held as part of the 100th anniversary celebrations of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra (Artistic Director an...

Idram and Glovo Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Barcelona

Partner materials | 2026/06/18 18:00

Idram and Glovo Sign Memorandum of Cooperation in Barcelona

Glovo Retail Media Day 2026-ի շրջանակում Իդրամն ու Glovo-ն Բարսելոնա քաղաքում՝ Glovo ընկերության գլխամասային գրասենյակում, կնքել են համագործակցության հուշագիր, որի շրջանակում շուտով Glovo հավելվածում հնարավոր կլինի վճարումներ կատարել Idram&IDBank հավելվածի միջոցով՝ վճարման տարբերակ ընտրելով Իդրամը։

''Do not trust your eyes’’: IDBank warns about fraud using deepfakes

Partner materials | 2026/06/16 16:27

''Do not trust your eyes’’: IDBank warns about fraud using deepfakes

A new, extremely dangerous type of fraud has spread in Armenia, in which fraudsters use artificial intelligence to copy the appearance and voice of your relatives, friends, or colleagues. The mechanism of deception: a digital copy instead of realityScammers use neural networks to create realistic video or voice messages in which your relative, close friend or colleague approaches you with an &#039...

Moody’s Reaffirms ZCMC’s B2 Credit Rating with Stable Outlook

Brands and market | 2026/06/16 10:42

Moody’s Reaffirms ZCMC’s B2 Credit Rating with Stable Outlook

Moody’s Ratings has completed its periodic review of the ratings of Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC), reaffirming the company’s B2 Corporate Family Rating with a stable outlook. In its review, Moody’s highlighted ZCMC’s importance to the Armenian economy, its competitive cost position, solid financial performance, and access to financing sources.The affirmation of the rating and stable ou...