The Central Bank has decided to implement a unified system for QR payments. A requirement for interoperability in making payments or transfers using QR codes has been established. This will come into effect on October 1.
Read MoreArmen Danielyan, head of the Food Safety Inspection Body, discussed the oversight activities carried out in 2024 during a press conference. He noted that inspections were conducted at around 4,000 businesses, of which 1,100 were found to have violations.
Read MoreArmenia and the United States have signed a Strategic Partnership Charter. The signing ceremony took place in Washington. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed the agreement.
Read MoreDuring an annual press conference, Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan announced that the ministry aims to draft a new Constitution by the time of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Read MoreAccording to the Global Firepower analytical platform, Armenia currently ranks 91st in the 2025 military strength index. Compared to the previous year, Armenia has improved its position by 11 spots.
Read MoreKaren Khachanov, the silver medalist of the 2020 Olympic Games and the world’s 19th-ranked tennis player, began the 2025 Australian Open with a win.
Read MoreIn his annual press conference, Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan announced that the department plans to implement a trade-in system for used phones and laptops. This means that used products can be purchased from individuals or businesses, repaired, and resold.
Read MoreIn his annual press conference, the Chairman of the Urban Development Committee of Armenia, Yeghiazar Vardanyan, addressed the update of the country’s housing stock, noting that the concept for the renovation of the housing fund is in its final stages of development.
Read MoreIn a press conference summarizing the activities of 2024, Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan discussed the work done by her department and the upcoming initiatives. The minister spoke about the chickenpox vaccine, licensing requirements for medical organizations, and other topics.
Read MoreFines recorded by photo and video surveillance can be significantly reduced thanks to a new electronic notification and payment system.
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