Armenian-German intergovernmental talks starting in Berlin
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo. The Intergovernmental talks between the Republic of Armenia and the Federal Republic of Germany will take place in Berlin in the coming  days.  Armenian Ambassador to Germany Viktor Yengibaryan shared this information on his Facebook page.

Connected, Convenient, Converse: Andranik Grigoryan Presents Converse Bank’s Digital Transformation Journey at the BACEE Conference
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  At the anniversary BACEE Conference, Converse Bank CEO Andranik Grigoryan delivered a presentation titled “Connected, Convenient, Converse. Mobile Banking Reimagined”, highlighting the Bank’s digital transformation journey and its vision for future growth.

In 2024, Armenia exported 48 million liters of bottled brandy
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  In 2024 alone, Armenia exported 48 million liters of bottled brandy (cognac),  ranking as the third largest  exporter worldwide, after France and  Singapore, as announced during a seminar with the participation of  the representatives  of Armenian brandy producers and  the Ministry  of Economy. The seminar was organized within the framework of the EU-  funded "Technical Assistance for the Development of Geographical  Indications (GI) Armenian Brandy" project.

In the first eight months of 2025, Armenia`s exports to Germany  exceeded the volume from 2024 - Economy Minister
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo. In the first eight months of this year, exports from Armenia to Germany increased by more than 77%, reaching $71.4 million, while in the same period  last year, they totaled $40.4 million. Armenian Minister of Economy  Gevorg Papoyan shared this information on his Facebook page, while    in Germany to attend a meeting of the Armenian-German  intergovernmental commission.

VWFA discusses opportunities to export Armenian wine to Japan
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo. Zaruhi Muradyan, Executive Director of the Vine and Wine Foundation of  Armenia (VWFA), received a delegation of leading wine experts,  including renowned sommelier Kumi Yoshizumi, and investors from  Japan. 

Armenia`s 1,000 major taxpayers: trade sector has lion`s share
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  From January to September 2025, 39% of taxpayers included in the list of the 1,000 largest taxpayers in the Republic of Armenia were active in the trade  sector.

RA State Control Service`s budget to be increased next year
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  Budgetary allocations for the State Control Service under the Prime Minister of Armenia will increase by 168 million drams in 2026, reaching 1 billion 102  million drams. This is due to the expansion of the agency's functions  and staffing, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan announced on October  29 at a joint meeting of parliamentary standing committees discussing  the draft state budget for next year.

More funds for RA premier`s staff, less for RA presidentia, staff, NA  in 2026
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  In 2026, the Prime Minister's Office of Armenia will receive more than in 2025.  Meanwhile, funding for the country's parliament and the presidential  administration will be reduced. This was announced on October 29 by  Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan at a joint session of  parliamentary standing committees discussing the draft state budget  for 2026.

ArmSwissBank wins Ipra Golden World Award 2025 in climate change and literacy category
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.ArmSwissBank is proud to announce that its campaign, “Climate Intelligence: ArmSwissBank Leads Green,” has been recognized as the winner in the Climate Change and Literacy category at the 2025 IPRA Golden World Awards (GWA).

Underwater cable across Black Sea awaiting European Commission`s  approval 
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Black Sea submarine power cable project, which is intended to connect the South Caucasus power grids with the European Union, is awaiting PCI/PMI  (Project of Common European Interest) status. This was reported by  Georgia Online, citing the European Commission's press service.

Medium-term funding of professional research on certain bills  possible - minister 
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  In the medium term, it is permissible to allocate budget funds to professional research on certain draft laws, but expenditure priorities will need to be  determined.

Public Services Regulatory Commission declined proposal to lower  electricity supply prices - Our Movement coordinator 
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo. The Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) rejected the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) company's proposal to reduce electricity prices. Narek  Karapetyan, coordinator of the "Our Way" movement and CEO of Tashir  Capital CJSC, announced this on his Facebook page.

ANC vice-chairman releases new program proposal
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  Levon Zurabyan, Deputy Chairman of the Armenian National Congress, has released a new program proposal.

Condominium management rules to be modified in Armenia
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.  Ahead of the launch of advanced training courses for apartment building managers, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Yelizar Vardanyan,  Chairman of the Urban Development Committee, with the participation  of members of the commission established to assess the knowledge of  individuals performing or intending to perform apartment building  management functions.

Armenian Conference Interpreters Association: A Reliable Platform for Professional Collaboration
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.The Armenian Conference Interpreters Association (ACIA) was founded as the first union of conference interpreters in the country in 2007. It currently brings together more than 20 of the top interpreters, who provide quality services of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.

IDBank - Silver Sponsor of BACEE’s 50th Jubilee International Banking Conference
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo.IDBank is proud to have participated as a Silver Sponsor at the 50th Jubilee International Banking Conference of the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE), celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Association. The Conference took place on October 20–21, 2025 in Vienna, Austria gathering leading executives and experts from the banking and financial sectors across CEE, SEE, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Armenia named Europe`s Leading Heritage Destination 2025
 Wednesday, October 29 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia has been named "Europe's Leading Heritage Destination 2025", according to the World Travel Awards, one of the most prestigious international awards in tourism, hospitality, and travel.

In 2026, 74.5 billion drams to be allocated  for  Economy Ministry`s   projects
 Tuesday, October 28 2025,

ArmInfo. In 2026, 74.5 billion drams will be allocated from the state budget for the Armenian Ministry of Economy's projects, as announced by Armenian  Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during the hearings on the draft state budget in the National Assembly.

RA Economy Ministry expects GDP per capita to exceed $9,000 by year  end
 Tuesday, October 28 2025,

ArmInfo.  Over the past five years, we have managed to double the GDP per capita,  as stated by  Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan during the debates on  the draft state budget in the National Assembly.

Khudatyan: Armenia currently discussing subsidy program for  construction of storage plants 
 Tuesday, October 28 2025,

ArmInfo.  By 2030, Armenia's solar power generation capacity was supposed to reach 1,000 MW, but this goal was achieved four years ahead of schedule, as  stated by David Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure, during the October 28 hearings  on the draft 2026  state budget in the National Assembly.

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