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  • Prayer service for peace in Armenia, St Pierre Cathedral
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 11:09 Oct 30, 2024
    World Council of Churches (WCC) is inviting all people of good will to join a prayer day for Armenia—for peace, for support for refugees, and the release of war hostages—on 10 November, the day before the opening of the COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan. The WCC will organize a local prayer service in St Pierre Cathedral, Geneva on 10 November at 5pm CET in collaboration with the Armenian community.
  • The delegation of the State Department and the US Embassy met with the members of the European Union Mission in Armenia
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 08:46 Oct 11, 2024
    The delegation of the US State Department and the United States Embassy in Armenia met with the members of the European Union's observation mission in Armenia in Martuni. The mission announced this on its X page. "Pleased to host a delegation from US Embassy Armenia and State Department in Martuni today! EUMA monitors provided valuable insights on the latest developments and our ongoing work on the ground", wrote mission.
  • The International CMC Conference kicked off for the first time in Armenia, bringing together management consultants and the business community
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 13:07 Oct 08, 2024
    The prestigious International CMC Conference, one of the most significant events for Armenian consulting and business communities, kicked off on October 7. Representatives of leading global consulting companies and esteemed speakers from various countries have arrived in Armenia for the conference. The CMC Conference has become a platform for the exchange of expertise, fostering global collaboration, and promoting professional development, featuring masterclasses and panel discussions with top consultants. Ucom is the technological partner of the prominent International CMC Conference. Within the scope of the cooperation, the General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian joined the event as a speaker sharing his expertise on "The Intersection of Technology and Sustainability." "As a telecommunication company, Ucom interacts with innovative technologies every day. Today, technological development is an essential part of our lives, and telecommunications is the field that makes technology accessible to everyone. Howe...
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  • Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine
    JPost.com - Arab Israeli Conflict - 21:24 Oct 07, 2024
    Armenia and Palestine formalized diplomatic relations at a difficult time for Israel.
  • The Banker's reference to recent developments in Armenia and the role of banks, particularly Armeconombank
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 11:42 Sep 27, 2024
    The website https://www.thebanker.com/ under the prestigious Financial Times has reflected on recent developments in Armenia and the role of banks, particularly Armeconombank, in these changes. The article, 'When banking is on the front line of change,' presents the bank's strategic development directions, wide international cooperation, and the introduction of new technological solutions. Saribek Sukiasyan, Chairman of the Board of Armeconombank OJSC, speaks about supporting social transformation, the Bank's more than 33 years of operations, and key development factors.  The English version of the article can be found at thebanker.com, and the Armenian version at https://www.aeb.am/hy/2035/  
  • Armenia hosts the most prestigious International CMC Conference and the "Constantinus" Award Ceremony
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 07:14 Sep 10, 2024
    Ucom will be a technological partner for the prominent International CMC Conference, set to take place in Armenia from October 7-11. As part of this collaboration, Ucom's General Director, Ralph Yirikian, will speak at the event, sharing his expertise on "The Intersection of Technology and Sustainability," exploring critical and current topics in the field. Organized by the Institute of Management Consulting (IMC Armenia), this event is expected to be a major gathering for the global consulting and business community. In 2024, Armenia will host representatives from the world’s top consulting firms and prestigious speakers under one roof. “New technologies are meant to make our lives easier, accelerate processes, and enhance efficiency. As a company directly involved with technology, we are deeply invested in technological development, and we’re pleased that serious professional discussions on such topics are happening in Armenia. We are always happy to support such events," mentioned Ralph Yirikian, General D...
  • Putin strânge rândurile aliaților. Rusia promite că va ajuta Azerbidjanul să obțină un acord de pace cu Armenia
    Adevarul Romania - 16:15 Aug 19, 2024
    Președintele rus Vladimir Putin, aflat în vizită în Azerbaidjn, și-a oferit luni ajutorul în vederea semnării unui acord de pace cu Armenia, care îi reproșează Moscovei că a abandonat-o în conflictul său cu Baku.
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  • Wi-Fi Calling. calls and SMS abroad at the same rates as in Armenia
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 10:31 Jul 29, 2024
    Is it possible to make and receive calls, send and receive SMS messages at the same rates as when staying in Armenia, while being outside the country? Yes, it is.  All you need for this is a phone connected to any Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling service is only available to Viva subscribers. In other words, Viva subscribers have an exclusive opportunity to make, receive calls, send and receive SMS through the Wi-Fi network. In addition, for all calls and SMS, the tariffs and service inclusions set by the current tariff plan are applied. Activation of the service is free. By the way, with the help of Wi-Fi Calling, our compatriots in the Diaspora can also stay in touch with Armenia: make and receive calls, receive and send SMS at the same rates that apply when they are in Armenia, using their Armenian number on a permanent basis. Now let's see how important is the function of making/receiving calls over Wi-Fi network? For the receiver of calls through Wi-Fi Calling, location is not important - whether one is abro...
  • Ameriabank Receives 3 Awards for Excellence by Euromoney: the Best Bank, the Best Digital Bank, and the Best Bank for SMEs in Armenia for 2024
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 13:56 Jul 25, 2024
    Euromoney, a leading international financial publication, has named Ameriabank the Best Bank of Armenia in its Awards for Excellence 2024 ceremony in London. This marks the 10th time that Ameriabank has received this prestigious honor since 2011. In addition to the main Award, Ameriabank also received Awards for Excellence as the Best Digital Bank and the Best Bank for SMEs for 2024. These annual awards recognize the performance of banks, digital banking solutions, strategic initiatives, and other achievements across the financial industry from over 100 countries. The publication highlights Ameriabank’s continued strength and solid growth across its core banking businesses throughout 2023, that have secured a record AMD 46 billion ($119 million) in net profit and retained its position of the leading lender in Armenia for the 10th year in a row with around 20% of market share in loans.   In recognition of the Best Digital Bank in Armenia, the jury highlighted Ameriabank's enhancement of digital channels and so...
  • Armenia has every right to recognize a Palestinian state. Israel has no right to reprimand it
    Haaretz - 14:20 Jul 14, 2024
    Armenia owes nothing to a hypocritical Israel. The shared destiny of Jews and Armenians should have turned Israel and Armenia into allies, but the State of Israel has chosen a different path.
  • Amendments to SFOPS bill propose to increase by $100,000,000 funding for Armenia
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 07:27 Jun 19, 2024
    Armenian Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. FrankPallone (D-NJ) has offered a bipartisan amendment with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) to the FY 2025 State and Foreign Operations (SFOPs) Appropriations Bill, which increases funding for the Republic of Armenia by $100,000,000 under the AEECA account, reports the Armenian Assembly of America. This funding will support victims from Nagorno Karabakh currently residing in Armenia, who were forced to flee their ancestral homeland amid Azerbaijan’s full-scale attack in 2023.
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  • Armenia to take part in Global Peace Summit
    ukrinform.net - 14:25 Jun 14, 2024
    On June 15, Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan, will be on a working visit to the Swiss canton of Nidwalden, where he will participate in the Global Peace Summit.
  • Tariff plan “TOURIST UNLIM”: Unlimited Internet while travelling in Armenia
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 12:25 May 22, 2024
    Viva-MTS presents new prepaid tariff plan “TOURIST UNLIM”, which includes unlimited Internet, 300 minutes for on-net calls, for calls to RA networks, US, Canada, and the MTS Russia network, as well as an opportunity to send 300 SMS. By the way, upon consumption of the 300-minute package, the subscriber gets 10 000 on-net minutes within the tariff plan. “Viva-MTS always strives to give the best to its customers. The “TOURIST UNLIM” is both for those visiting Armenia, and those customers, who want to have unlimited Internet and regularly travel across Armenia. This tariff plan is a wonderful combination of price and quality,” Viva-MTS General Director Armen Avetisian said. When creating the “TOURIST UNLIM” prepaid tariff plan, travelers’ preferences and interests to stay in touch with their dear ones through voice and Internet services, as well as using the Internet without restrictions to upload photos and videos to share about their travels on social networks and utilizing different maps and navigation system...
  • Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 12:14 May 21, 2024
    Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for our compatriots in the Diaspora. To buy real estate in Armenia, our compatriots in the Diaspora can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia, regardless of their country of residence and current location. When making a loan decision, the fact whether the applicant has registered income in Armenia, and the applicant’s permanent residency, are not essential. The client’s income in another country is considered as the source of income. To note, disbursement and service fees are not charged on these loans.  The mortgage loan can be provided in AMD, USD or Euros, for a term of 60-360 months. Full terms and conditions of loans and other details are available on Ameriabank’s website.  To make use of the offer, the client needs to fill in the application form on Ameriabank’s website, after which the Bank’s specialist will contact the client to discuss the terms of the loan.   Ameriabank CJSC Ameriabank is a leading financial and technological...
  • Ucom Supports the Next “SunChild” Festival in Armenia
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 10:50 May 21, 2024
    The 12th edition of “SunChild" festival themed around "BioDiversity: The Pulse of Life” is set to take place in Yerevan from May 24-28, with Ucom's support. During the festival, 30 films will be shown, which will compete in four categories: a film about conservationists, a full-length documentary about the conservation of biodiversity, a short film about the conservation of biodiversity, films made by or for children/youth on the topic of protecting nature. “For Ucom, as a green company, protecting the environment is a very important value, and awareness among young people on this topic is the best way to save our nature and planet. We are happy to support this festival, confident that the young people participating in it will become bearers of the same values and will contribute to building a stable future for Armenia,” said Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom. “For several years now, SunChild has been educating our society about global environmental challenges, serving to spread a sustainable lifestyle...
  • General Director of Ucom gave a lecture at the French University in Armenia
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 10:59 May 03, 2024
    The General Director of  Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. During the lecture titled “The Role of Effective Management: How to Instill Hope in Your Employees and Unite them Around a Common Goal and Strategy,” Mr. Yirikian discussed crucial leadership skills and the main components of effective leadership. The lecture was organized under a memorandum of cooperation between the Galaxy group of companies and the French University. As part of this collaboration, managers from the Galaxy group of companies regularly deliver lectures and conduct master classes for French University students. Additionally, university students undertake internships in various companies within the group, including Ucom. “To be a good manager, you need experience; it's impossible to become one without it. A good manager should promote efficient work processes and lead by example. Continuous learning and development, both personally and for employees, are essential, as employees are the main as...
  • Byblos Bank Armenia donates AMD 5 million to Health Fund for Children of Armenia
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 06:48 Apr 11, 2024
    Byblos Bank Armenia has donated AMD 5 million to the Health Fund for the Children of Armenia to support the fund’s projects aimed at treating children with health issues. Prioritizing meaningful social impact, the Bank continues to invest in causes that foster healthy, thriving communities. Byblos Bank Armenia CEO Hayk Stepanyan believes it is important to participate in the organization of treatment of children with health issues and the prevention of diseases among kids. “Byblos Bank Armenia anchors its firm belief in our Nation by supporting future generations. Whether through education, health, culture or more, the Bank is committed to championing projects and supporting foundations whose goals align with its vision. The Health Fund for the Children of Armenia is a natural partner for us through their dedication of the professional team , and their relentless activities to promote children's health in our country. We recognize that patients have different needs, and such measures enable industry leaders t...
  • Antony Blinken atenționează Azerbaidjanul asupra relațiilorlor cu Armenia
    Adevarul Romania - 00:28 Apr 04, 2024
    Secretarul de stat al SUA Antony Blinken a discutat cu preşedintele Azerbaidjanului Ilham Aliev despre importanţa avansării procesului de pace cu Armenia, subliniind că „nimic nu justifică o creştere a tensiunilor la graniţa” cu această ţară, potrivit unui comunicat difuzat de Departamentul de Stat
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  • Ucom continues to support green energy expansion in Armenia
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 12:24 Apr 02, 2024
    As part of the collaboration between Ucom and the SunChild NGO, another solar panel has been installed, this time in the village of Vanevan. The solar photovoltaic power plant with an installed capacity of 9.9 kW will supply the community's infrastructure with electricity. Such green solutions will not only have a positive impact on the environment of Armenia, but at the same time will allow the community to save on electricity and use the savings for other needs. “The environment is one of our most important values, and we are excited about the opportunity to improve people's lives through green technology. Ucom considers its duty to improve the quality of life of its fellow citizens not only by providing quality services, but also through such effective and useful projects," stated Ralph Yirikian, Director General of Ucom. “This is already the fourth community-based infrastructure development project we have implemented with the support of Ucom. It is crucial for us that the implemented work has a lasting a...
  • Ameriabank named the Best Bank in Armenia for 2024 by Global Finance magazine
    Armenian News - Tert.am - 11:03 Mar 29, 2024
    Ameriabank has been named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 31st annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. Winners have been chosen in nearly 150 countries, territories and districts in the world with consideration of criteria such as growth in assets, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, new business development and innovation in products as well as the opinions of equity analysts, credit rating analysts, banking consultants and others involved in the industry. According to Global Finance, the winners of this year’s awards are those banks that carefully addressed their customers’ needs in difficult markets and accomplished strong results while laying the foundations for future success. Winning organizations managed their assets and liabilities in a savvy way in light of the fast-changing interest rate scenarios. “Banking has reached another watershed moment with the debut of generative artificial intelligence, which promises to rewrite the industry playbook,” sai...