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Armenian News - Tert.am - 05:55 Aug 09, 2024
It is time to bring immediate relief both to the long-suffering people of Gaza as well as the long-suffering hostages and their families. The time has come to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal. The three of us and our teams have worked tirelessly over many months to forge a framework agreement that is now on the table with only the details of implementation left to conclude. This agreement is based on the principles as outlined by President Biden on May 31, 2024, and endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2735. There is no further time to waste nor excuses from any party for further delay. It is time to release the hostages, begin the ceasefire, and implement this agreement. As mediators, if necessary, we are prepared to present a final bridging proposal that resolves the remaining implementation issues in a manner that meets the expectations of all parties. We have called on both sides to resume urgent discussion on Thursday, August 15 in Doha or Cairo to close all remain... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 10:58 Aug 08, 2024
The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) has launched the "Learn to Earn. Artsakh" Program’s "Skills Lab" initiative, with Ralph Yirikian, Director General of Ucom, as the first guest speaker. "Skills Lab" is a platform for motivational meetings and open dialogue, aiming to give our compatriots from Artsakh the formula for success in various sectors of Armenia while providing a safe space for participants. At the first meeting on August 7, AGBU President Vasken Yacoubian, Executive Director of AGBU Armenia Marina Mkhitaryan, and HEKS-EPER South Caucasus Program Officer Anna Sarkisyan were present. “The fundamental purpose of our projects is to assist people who have experienced displacement and to help them get back on their feet. It is important for us that the people of Artsakh set long-term goals in Armenia to provide for themselves, feel secure, and invest their knowledge and skills in the motherland, both in their professional lives and in the community,” said Marine Mkhitaryan, the Executive Direc... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 11:02 Aug 06, 2024
As a result of the cooperation between SunChild NGO and Ucom, solar panels with an installed capacity of 11.02 kW have been installed on the roofs of the kindergarten in Tsaghkavan village, Berd community in the Tavush region. The energy generated from these panels will cover the entire electricity costs of the kindergarten and reduce heating expenses, allowing the kindergarten to allocate the savings to other essential needs. Reducing the operational costs of kindergartens is crucial because community funds often fall short of providing the best conditions for children. As community representatives have mentioned, investments like this significantly ease the financial burden. “This is not the first solar power plant we’ve installed in regional communities in collaboration with SunChild NGO. Each project brings us immense happiness because we see the positive impact on people’s quality of life. This initiative benefits both the environment and the community budget. By saving on electricity costs, residents ca... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 14:07 Aug 02, 2024
Today, the Internet is an essential component of daily life; for many, it is not just a means of communication, but rather a lifestyle. That is why, a year ago, Viva launched the postpaid tariff plan "UNLIM", giving its users unlimited access to the global network. Now, the postpaid tariff plan "UNLIM" has become even more affordable for the Company's clients, with a monthly fee of only AMD 3900 instead of 4500 before. "UNLIM is one of Viva's most popular tariff plans, and a breakthrough in terms of providing unlimited Internet access in the Armenian market. Considering the popularity of the tariff plan among customers, Viva decided to make the postpaid tariff plan "UNLIM" even more affordable. As a result, the company's clients get improved communication, watching videos, and music listening at a more affordable rate. There is always something at Viva to surprise our clients," Viva General Director Armen Avetisian says. Below is a list of the most popular applications among users of the UNLIM tariff plan, in... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 08:45 Aug 01, 2024
Thousands of Tehraners took to the streets on Thursday morning to attend the funeral of Hamas' Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. This ceremony started at 8 AM in Tehran University with the presence of people and officials. Participants denounced the assassination as an act of terrorism and protested the perpetrators’ violation of the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty. They chanted slogans against Israel and its allies, including the United States, and demanded a decisive response to the occupying entity. Tehraners considered the assassination an indication of Israel's desperation in the face of the regional Axis of Resistance, including Hamas, which has confronted Tel Aviv's atrocities against Palestinians. They asserted that the assassination would not deter the Palestinian nation and their allies from defending the Palestinian cause but would strengthen their resolve. -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 11:56 Jul 30, 2024
Ucom has initiated a new long-term project as part of its regional network modernization strategy. The first phase of this project is being implemented in the Lori region. The project aims to modernize the mobile network, introducing up-to-date 4G (LTE) and 4G+ networks in the regions. This upgrade will ensure fast and high-quality network for subscribers with more stable coverage and facilitate a smooth and quick transition to the next-generation 5G network in the future. It should be noted that during the modernization process, subscribers may experience occasional connection interruptions due to the transition from the old network to the new one. “It is part of our strategy to provide quality and stable connections for subscribers in the regions, and we are consistently implementing these plans. Currently, our technical team is in the Lori region, and I am confident that subscribers will soon feel the impact of this work in their daily lives. Our goal is for our subscribers to receive the best possible ser... -
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... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 07:11 Jul 26, 2024
Ucom and SunChild NGO have launched a new phase of their joint environmental project, installing solar plants in the regions of Armenia. With Ucom’s support, a solar photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 10.44 kW was installed at Noyemberyan State College. Noyemberyan State College is the only institution in the Tavush region where young people can receive secondary vocational or preliminary vocational (craftsmanship) education. As part of their practical training, students specializing in “Renewable Energy Power Plant Installation, Repair, and Maintenance” were involved in the installation work. Under the guidance and supervision of Sunchild NGO engineers, the students installed the panels and connected them to the transformer. “We have been implementing the project of installing solar plants in various regional communities with Sunchild for more than a year and have seen firsthand how beneficial it is, not only from an environmental perspective but also economically. I am confident that this solar plant wil... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 14:45 Jul 25, 2024
Unibank and Visa are implementing a new joint campaign, within the framework of which valuable gifts will be raffled off among the bank's cardholders. The main prize of the campaign is a 7-day trip to Tunisia for two. Clients who make transfers of USD 100 or EUR and more to Visa cards issued by foreign banks through Visa Direct with a Unibank card every month can participate in the campaign. Three participants will be randomly selected monthly among the cardholders who have made Visa Direct transfers of the specified amount and will be given gifts. One entrant will be randomly selected from cardholders who make Visa Direct transfers of USD 1,000 or EUR or more during the campaign to win the grand prize- a trip to Tunisia. The offer is valid until September 30, 2024. Visa Direct transfers are available on UNIMobile, Unibank's mobile application. With Visa Direct, transfers can be made within minutes to Visa cards issued by foreign banks in more than 60 countries. To make the transfer, you only need to spec... -
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... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 09:08 Jul 25, 2024
The recently renovated Ucom sales and service center at Komitas, 60 is now open to the public. Operating from Monday to Friday without breaks from 9:00 to 19:00, and on Sundays from 10:00 to 19:00, this center offers enhanced facilities for customers with larger space. At the renovated center, customers can access Ucom's fixed-line, mobile, and Internet services, receive expert guidance from consultants, and shop for various devices such as smartphones, headphones, smartwatches, tablets, and more. From July 25 to July 31, customers purchasing any smartphone at the Ucom sales and service center at Komitas, 60 will receive a complimentary power bank. “Our priority is, of course, the quality of our products and service. However, it is also important to us that subscribers receive this service in beautiful and well-maintained centers. The comfort and good working conditions of our employees are equally important. Therefore, I am happy to invite everyone to visit our newly reopened sales and service center,” menti... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 08:57 Jul 25, 2024
Flights at Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest, were suspended temporarily Thursday as climate activists glued themselves to the ground inside the airport premises, authorities said. More than 100 flights were canceled. Federal police said several demonstrators got into the airport in the early morning, German news agency dpa reported. The Last Generation group said six protesters cut holes in the perimeter fence and headed toward the runways on foot, bicycles and skateboards. The airport said shortly before 8 a.m. that flight operations were “gradually resuming.” Shortly afterward, it said on social network X that all runways were back in operation. It said that about 140 flights had been canceled so far — roughly one-tenth of the flights that were scheduled for Thursday. It was the second time in as many days that a protest by Last Generation, which is demanding that the German government negotiate and sign an international agreement on a global exit from the use of oil, gas and coal by 2030, caused disrup... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 11:35 Jul 23, 2024
Byblos Bank Armenia has launched the Byblos Digital Card to cater to customers who prefer everything digital. A digital card can be obtained through the Byblos Mobile app or the Online Banking system anytime, 24/7, without needing to visit the Bank. Within seconds of ordering, you can start using it for cashless purchases. If obtained before September 30, Customers will receive the digital card free of charge for three years and will accumulate interest on positive balances for one year. “Byblos Bank Armenia has launched the Mastercard Digital card to highlight its focus on offering remote digital services to customers and ensuring real-time service delivery. This card is in fact a full-fledged bank card. With the digital card, the Bank's customers can perform non-cash transactions both domestically and internationally. The introduction of this product marks another step by the Bank as part of its digital reform strategy. By the way, we're planning exciting new advancements concerning the digital card,” says ... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 07:17 Jul 23, 2024
Impact Hub Yerevan, in partnership with Ucom, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Ucom Fellowship Incubation Program. This brand new initiative is designed to support early-stage projects that merge technology with environmental solutions, aiming to foster innovation and sustainability in Armenia. The official launch event took place on July 22 at Impact Hub Yerevan, marking the opening of the application period, which will run until August 12. The six-month Ucom Fellowship Incubation Program is crafted to nurture and empower early-stage projects that integrate technology with environmental sustainability. The program provides a unique platform for budding entrepreneurs and innovators to transform their ideas into impactful solutions. Five participants will be selected to develop their ideas, benefiting from idea validation and refinement, workshops, mentorship, expert consultation services, Impact Hub Yerevan membership, networking opportunities as well as increased visibility. Gevorg Poghosyan, CEO of... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 14:25 Jul 22, 2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Ameriabank have signed an agreement enabling Ameriabank to attract trade finance funding from the EBRD in Armenian Drams. This is the first and so far the only agreement of this kind signed by EBRD to date in Armenia. This collaboration aims to enhance Ameriabank's capacity to support local businesses engaged in international trade by ensuring access to stable and localized funding solutions. Under this arrangement, the EBRD will facilitate trade finance transactions denominated in Armenian Drams, thereby mitigating foreign exchange risks and enhancing financial predictability for businesses involved in import and export activities financed by Ameriabank. By leveraging their combined expertise and resources, the EBRD and Ameriabank aim to foster economic growth and resilience within the region. “For over a decade, Ameriabank has pioneered new trade finance opportunities and solutions in the Armenian market, and the invaluable support of EBRD, the... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 10:02 Jul 22, 2024
With President Joe Biden opting out of the US presidential race and endorsing his Vice President as the Democrat's nominee, Kamala Harris, praised his extraordinary leadership and affirmed her bid for the elections. "On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to our country. I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination. I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. If you’re with me, add a donation right now," she wrote in X. -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 10:24 Jul 19, 2024
Effective leadership is vital for a company to succeed in the field of information technology. Managers of ICT and IT organizations have to be prepared to adapt quickly to innovations, changes, and issues that happen throughout business operations. Armen Avetisian, Viva’s General Director, who has years of experience in information and telecommunications technologies (ICT), spoke at the Summer Engineering School, which was co-organized by the Armenian-Russian University and the St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute. Armen Avetisian presented a lecture at the engineering school titled "Modern Wireless Systems, IoT and Networks," in which he shared his knowledge of the IoT (Internet of Things) industry, presented practical examples of implementation, and shared a model of business leadership in the era of digital transformation. Digitalization requires changes to corporate models and operations, and leads to broader socioeconomic, social, and other developments. A business leader must be able to identify existin... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 06:21 Jul 17, 2024
US authorities obtained intelligence from a human source in recent weeks on a plot by Iran to try to assassinate Donald Trump, a development that led to the Secret Service increasing security around the former president, multiple people briefed on the matter told CNN. There’s no indication that Thomas Matthew Crooks, the would-be assassin who attempted to kill the former president on Saturday, was connected to the plot, the sources said. The existence of the intelligence threat from a hostile foreign intelligence agency — and the enhanced security for Trump — raises new questions about the security lapses at the Saturday rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and how a 20-year-old man managed to access a nearby rooftop to fire shots that injured the former president. A US national security official said the Secret Service and Trump campaign were made aware of the threat before Saturday’s rally. “Secret Service learned of the increased threat from this threat stream,” the official told CNN. “NSC directly contacted USS... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 09:48 Jul 16, 2024
Ucom’s high-speed fixed network has launched in the city of Byureghavan. City residents will be able to use the Ucom Unity regional packages, which include fixed-line internet, mobile communication and television at a more affordable price. Additionally, Ucom has prepared a number of benefits for Byureghavan residents. In particular, when subscribing to the regional Unity 9000 package, the residents will pay 8000 AMD monthly. Also, within a special offer, when subscribing to Unity 7000 package until 30/09/2024 or the regional discounted Unity 8000 for 12 months, customers will be able to use communication services free of charge for 3 months. “It is our biggest mission to make high-quality internet available all over Armenia. This year, this is the fourth time that Ucom is expanding its network in the regions, providing packages that combine affordable and high-speed internet, mobile connection and television. I am confident that Byureghavan residents will appreciate Ucom’s high-speed network and the conveni... -
Armenian News - Tert.am - 18:37 Jul 14, 2024
According to government sources cited by Tert.am, the government has ordered a new wave of repression against opposition figures. During a recent government meeting, Nikol Pashinyan instructed the prosecutor's office to intensify political prosecutions against Mikayel Minasyan, Armenia's former ambassador to the Holy See and Serzh Sargsyan's son-in-law. There are rumors circulating that Minasyan’s team is actively preparing for the upcoming elections, which could pose a significant challenge for Pashinyan's government.
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