ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will extend the validity of the Targeted Productivity  Enhancement Program, but will reduce the amount of salary  compensation and other equivalent payments to highly qualified  specialists within the framework of the Targeted Program for  Attracting Highly Qualified Specialists, and will narrow the circle  of its beneficiaries.

ArmInfo. The Government of Armenia, represented by the Ministry of Environment, proposes to establish a six-month ban on the export of whitefish roe, which is a  salmon species, from the territory of the Republic of Armenia. The  issue is included in the agenda of the Cabinet meeting on December  27.

ArmInfo. Armenia amends the loan agreement with KFW and extends the term of access to  loan funds.

ArmInfo.  Armenia will join the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. On December 27, the Armenian government approved the proposal to sign the document.

ArmInfo. On December 27, the Government of Armenia approved the draft decree of the President of Armenia , which provides for the  provision of a technical assistance grant in the amount of 12.9  million euros.

ArmInfo. On December 27, the Government of Armenia approved the proposal to sign Supplementary Agreement No. 1 to the Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the Eurasian Development Bank on the provision of an investment loan in the amount of $ 200 million to finance the project from the funds of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development.

ArmInfo. The Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of the Republic of Armenia held a working meeting with representatives of non-governmental organizations protecting the interests of consumers yesterday.

ArmInfo. The Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia approved the investment program of Gazprom Armenia for 2025-2029. This is stated in the report of the regulator.

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ArmInfo. . AraratBank employees, along with Executive Board and Board members, have united in a heartwarming New Year initiative to prepare gifts for 400 children living in the border villages of Syunik region. The initiative was implemented in cooperation with "Bari Mama" NGO, which helped to deliver letters from border village children to bank employees.

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ArmInfo. The action plan of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) for the implementation of the priorities of Armenia's chairmanship in the EAEU bodies was intensive and reflected the current areas outlined by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in his January address. The Prime Minister himself  announced this via video link at a narrow-format meeting of the EAEU  Supreme Council.

ArmInfo.Last year, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, IDBank launched a vital program that, according to beneficiary feedback, has proven to be highly essential. The program was specifically designed to support families with three or more minor children who were forcibly displaced from Artsakh.

ArmInfo.Ardshinbank has been awarded the title of Best Private Bank Armenia for the fourth time and The Next 100 Global Awards 2024 – Retail Banking for the second time by the well-known international financial magazine Global Banking & Finance Review. A special jury of industry analysts and experts annually selects financial organizations worldwide based on several key indicators: market share, investment opportunities, innovative solutions, international market reputation, and the volume and quality of services provided to clients.

ArmInfo. Russia values mutually beneficial multifaceted cooperation with its partners in the Eurasian Economic Union and is interested in stepping up work to strengthen the union. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir  Putin at a narrow-format meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic  Council on December 26.

ArmInfo. Natural gas supplies to Armenia will be temporarily suspended due to the need to carry out repair and restoration work on the territory of Georgia.  This was reported by Gazprom Armenia CJSC.