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Armenian Card launches ArcaQR system - payments through QR codes directly from bank account
ArmInfo.Armenian Card CJSC has lunched the ArcaQR system - a unified QR payment system enabling instant payments from bank accounts with a single scan, as noted in a statement issued by Armenian Card. It is stated that the official launch of the...

Armenian prosecutors silent on U.S. ruling on Ghukasyan
October 3, 2025 - 17:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has declined to comment on the U.S. immigration court’s decision not to extradite Vardan Ghukasyan, the honorary chairman of the DOK party, reports Factor.am ....

U.S. lawmakers propose sanctions on Baku over Armenia threats
October 7, 2025 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Congressmen Darrell Issa and Gus Bilirakis have introduced the “Preventing Ethnic Azerbaijani Aggression and Consolidating Engagement” (PEACE) Act (H.R.5632), which proposes sanctions against...

Armenia’s National Day in New Delhi: Celebrating history, diplomacy, and strategic renewal
Armenian Ambassador to India, His Excellency Vahagn Afyan with Secretary (West) Sibi GeorgeOn October 1, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, under the leadership of His Excellency Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India, hosted a grand...

Armenians’ living standards unchanged amid rising incomes and high inflation
Rising incomes and high inflation At the start of the year, the average monthly salary in Armenia reached about 280,000 drams ($737), a 4% rise compared with 2024, according to the Statistics Committee. Wages grew faster in the public sector (up...

Knights and Daughters of Vartan Complete 9th Annual ‘Back to the Homeland’ Mission Trip to Armenia
YEREVAN – On September 21, 2025, more than 28 members of the Knights and Daughters of Vartan concluded their 9th annual Back to the Homeland (Veratarts Hayrenik) Mission Trip, a transformative journey to visit and evaluate their numerous...

Armenia needs option in favor of viable alternative - Democratic Armenia party
ArmInfo. The Democratic Alternative (DA) Party is ready to join Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan's "Armenia's Proposal" initiative. This was stated in a statement by DA Party Chairman Suren Surenyants. Party leader and political...

Dilijan and Apicius Armenia presented at World Gastronomy Summit 2025 in Barcelona
Dilijan and the newly opened Apicius Armenia International School of Hospitality were presented at the World Gastronomy Summit 2025, held in Barcelona, Spain. The school was represented by the project’s director, Katya Bredikhina. Organized by the...

Charles Oliveira’s Nationality, Ethnicity, Origin, and Religion – Does He Speak English?
Charles Oliveira is once again preparing for battle. The former lightweight champion will headline UFC Rio on October 11, taking on Mateusz Gamrot after Rafael Fiziev withdrew due to a knee injury. The Brazilian superstar, known for his golden...

Vibrant Argentine-Armenian Community Maintains Its Culture
A number of Armenians have also achieved high positions in the Argentine government, including at the ministerial level, Bishop Shaheenian added. Two examples are the former Minister of Justice León Carlos Arslanian and the current Director of the...

ReAnimania Festival is back
ArmInfo. The 17th ReAnimania (ReA) International Animation Film and Graphic Arts Festival will be held this year from October 19 to 25. Audiences can look forward to a week filled with animated films, workshops, exclusive projects, and meetings...

Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan to Get a New Terminal with $500 Million Investment
YEREVAN — The company Armenia International Airports plans to invest $500 million over the next 10 years to build a new terminal at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport. The announcement was made by the company’s CEO, Marcelo Wenden, in an...

Armenian opposition pushes bill to criminalize genocide denial, affirms Artsakhtsis’ right to return
YEREVAN — The opposition “Hayastan” (Armenia) faction has introduced a bill in Armenia’s National Assembly seeking to criminalize the denial of the Armenian Genocide, sparking a heated political debate that underscores deep divisions within the...

Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem faces property seizure unless it reaches settlement with city
News The Patriarchate faces foreclosure from Jerusalem’s municipality, which would 'seize real estate properties belonging to the Patriarchate and put them up for auction.' (LifeSiteNews) — The Orthodox Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem must...

Argentina’s Tekeyan Center and Sardarabad Daily Connect Community, Promote Culture
In 2023, the center was renovated with the addition of air conditioning and an elevator for handicapped access. The ADL was one of the eight founding institutions of the community coordinating council Instituciones Armenias de la República...
‘Armenians Unified’ Presents World Premiere of ‘Tigran The Great’
PASADENA — Armenians Unified announced the world premiere of “Tigran the Great,” a groundbreaking documentary–film hybrid that brings to life the story of one of Armenia’s most iconic rulers. The premiere will take place on on October 18 at the...

Armenia to receive EUR 15.6 million grant from Germany
ArmInfo. The Government of Armenia approved the Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany during its regular meeting On October 2. The agreement provides for the following assistance: 1. Development of...

Armenian and Russian Peoples Friendship Museum to merge with National Gallery of Armenia
ArmInfo. The Armenian government approved the reorganization of the Museum of Friendship between the Armenian and Russian Peoples by merging it with the National Gallery of Armenia, creating a branch called the Museum of Socialist Cultures, during...

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan Engages in Strategic Diplomacy at European Political Community Summit
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in a series of high-level bilateral meetings during the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark. These discussions involved key international...

Armenian Patriarchate: Jerusalem tax dispute part of campaign against Churches
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has suffered another legal blow, as local authorities have said its municipal tax case will be resolved in court, rather than by a special committee, as authorities had promised in February. The abrupt change...