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The issue of the seizure of the Rossia cinema is in court.

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Issues of installing power lines within the framework of TRIPP were discussed in Goris

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Renshin has issued new bonds; the underwriter is Ameriabank

"Renshin" Urban Development and Investment Company announces the issuance of another tranche of bonds, providing investors with the opportunity to become part of its long-term development program for the city. In particular, a total of 50,000 bonds with a total volume of 5 billion AMD are being issued. The underwriter of the bonds is Ameriabank. The nominal value of one bond is 100,000 AMD, the coupon...

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IMPORTANT NEWS: OCTOBER 8, 2026

1. Representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan met in Goris on the TRIPP program A technical meeting of representatives of relevant structures of Armenia and Azerbaijan was held in Goris. The axis of the discussion: The meeting was dedicated to the issues of laying power lines within the framework of the TRIPP program. Results: The parties discussed technical details, exchanged views, touched upon effective coordination between the structures and further steps to promote the work. 2. Nikol Pashinyan met with Serdar Berdimuhamedov in Turkmenbashi Within the framework of a two-day working visit to Turkmenistan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a private meeting with the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Agenda: The interlocutors attached importance to the development of bilateral relations, the opportunities for deepening political and trade-economic ties. Purpose of the visit: The Prime Minister left for Turkmenistan to participate in the session of the Council of Heads of the CIS member states. 3. Dmitry Peskov. Pashinyan's Moscow visit still not set Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov told RIA Novosti that the exact dates of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's planned visit to Moscow have not yet been determined. Background: On September 1, Nikol Pashinyan announced that he would soon leave for Moscow to discuss Armenia-Russia relations with Vladimir Putin. 4. The number of protesters arrested in France exceeded 6.6 thousand French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez presented statistics on high school student protests that began in late September during parliamentary hearings. Arrests and casualties: 6,629 arrests were made. 761 police officers and gendarmes, 215 students, and 89 school employees were injured as a result of the clashes. 5. CIS Foreign Ministers Adopt Statement Against Weaponization of Space A joint statement was adopted following the meeting of the CIS Foreign Ministers' Council held in the Avaza tourist area of Turkmenistan.

Important news of October 8

1. A meeting of representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan took place in Goris on the TRIPP program. A technical meeting of representatives of relevant structures of Armenia and Azerbaijan took place in Goris. Discussion axis: The meeting was dedicated to the issues of laying power lines within the framework of the TRIPP program. Results: The parties discussed technical details, exchanged views, and discussed...

Business news for October 8

Local newsAn additional 40.8 billion drams allocated for pensions and benefitsIn the fourth quarter of 2026, an additional 40.8 billion drams have been allocated from the state budget to ensure the uninterrupted payment of pensions and benefits and fulfill social obligations.An additional 500 million drams for housing assistance for families with childrenDue to the high application rate of the program, it was planned in advance...

New standards for the content of audiovisual programs were discussed at the RFA

On October 8, a discussion was held at the Television and Radio Commission (TRC) on the newly adopted standards for the content of audiovisual programs and their practical application. Representatives of television and radio and authorized companies participated in the meeting. Why is it important? The commission aims to form a common understanding of the new regulations, including...

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Illegal fish farm discovered in Sipanik

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Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the country's problems are resolved.

Mohammad Mokhbar, an advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has stated that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be fully restored only when all the problems facing Iran are resolved. Why is this important? The Strait of Hormuz is one of the key routes for global oil and energy transit. Restrictions on navigation or its closure could have a significant impact...

Representatives of Armenia and Azerbaijan discussed issues of installing power lines within the framework of TRIPP in Goris

On October 8, 2026, a technical meeting was held in the city of Goris, Republic of Armenia, between representatives of relevant structures of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, dedicated to the issues of laying power transmission lines within the framework of the TRIPP project. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications: "During the meeting, the parties discussed the laying of power transmission lines...

The Prime Minister of Armenia met with the President of Turkmenistan (video)

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. This was reported on the Prime Minister's Facebook page. Nikol Pashinyan left for Turkmenistan on a two-day working visit. The Prime Minister will participate in the regular session of the Council of Heads of State of the CIS in the city of Turkmenbashi.

A story about people, goals and trust: a 30-year journey

30 years ago, a group of young people with a great idea and very limited resources started a business whose scale was difficult to imagine. At 13A Vardanants Street, only two offices were rented, there was one computer, one printer, a few chairs and a table. However, for a few young people full of great ideas and confidence, this was completely enough to build one of the leaders of the Armenian banking system.

"Golden Hour": IDBank explains how to act properly after a fraudster attack

In medicine, there is a concept called the “golden hour” – the critical period after an injury when help is most effective. The same principle applies to digital and financial security: if your data is compromised, every minute counts. In the very first hours of an attack, fraudsters try to withdraw money from your accounts, apply for a loan in your name, or...

The Armenian-Belgian Chamber of Commerce welcomed a delegation of businessmen

On October 7, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan received a group of businessmen from the Armenia-Belgium Chamber of Commerce. This was reported by the Chamber of Commerce of Armenia. Why is it important? The meeting is aimed at deepening bilateral trade and economic cooperation, activating ties between the business circles of the two countries and attracting Belgian investments in Armenia. The discussion...

About 1.9 billion drams have been allocated to the Ministry of Internal Affairs

At the October 8 session, the RA Government decided to allocate about 1.9 billion drams (about 5.2 million dollars) to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Why is it important? The allocated funds will be aimed at ensuring the technical and logistical base of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and carrying out current maintenance work. Source and directions of financing. Source of financing. The money was allocated to the RA Ministry of Internal Affairs.