On November 28, 2025, S&P Global Ratings assigned IDBank CJSC a long-term issuer rating of “BB-” and a short-term issuer rating of “B” with a “stable” prospect. The ratings are at the same level as the sovereign rating of the Republic of Armenia. S&P highlights the Bank’s strong capital adequacy, its leading position in digital …

The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra is 100 years old. On the occasion of the anniversary, benefactor Karen Vardanyan has donated to the orchestra 17 new musical instruments produced by the famous German, Swiss, French and English companies. This will enable the orchestra to replace worn-out instruments that have been used for several decades with new ones. …

August 8: A Watershed Date for Armenian Authority Between Peace and War. For three months now, at every convenient opportunity, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has been saying that peace with Azerbaijan has been established, there are no shootings, people are not dying, decades-old blocked roads will be opened, trade will take place, hostility will be …

To walk along the borders and break the stereotypes left in our minds, which are that borders are only equipped with barbed wire, trenches, various defensive structures and are dangerous. Baarle is a village that is like a mosaic, each piece is a part of a state, each piece of land must be painted in …

    Salem Al Shamsi: “This trade mission to Armenia represents a significant step in our strategic efforts to unlock the vast potential of the Caucasus region for the business community in Dubai.” A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Dubai Chambers and Enterprise Armenia to enhance bilateral cooperation. Non-oil trade between Armenia and Dubai …

Ameriabank is launching the “My Armenia, My Future” scholarship contest for the students of public and private universities in Armenia for the second year in a row. The purpose of the contest is to identify and encourage proactive students with flexible and creative mindset, the best 200 to receive scholarships of AMD 50,000 per month …

EU agriculture is ageing, but women and young people continue to struggle for their place in the sector Despite technological advances, agriculture remains male-dominated in the European Union. “As a woman, you have to prove your worth to men, even when you start from the same place, with the same education and experience,” says 25-year-old …

The Barerar.am platform was launched on August 26, 2024 to provide direct, without any intermediaries, assistance to families living in extremely difficult social conditions. As a pan-Armenian initiative and the only project of its kind worldwide, Barerar.am has, in just one year, saved lives and transformed countless destinies. This mission has been embraced by many …

“Ponchiks” are ready: the women in the bakery of Mets Masrik village in the Gegharkunik region know well that observers from the EU mission in Armenia, Mika and Swantje, love their ponchiks (donuts). When they see their car, they prepare ponchiks. It’s been like this for more than two years. Mika Kouri and Swantje Meinke …

On the occasion of June 1st, the International Day for Protection of Children, benefactor Mikael Vardanyan donated 3 neonatal emergency vehicles, fully equipped with all necessary latest medical equipment, artificial lung ventilation devices and a stationary digital radiography system to the Muratsan hospital complex. Thanks to the equipping with the advanced equipment, the hospital will …