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Unibank Introduces Phone Number Money Transfers
Unibank Launches Instant Iransfers by Phone Number
Unibank, a major Armenian financial institution, has launched an instant money transfer feature in its UNIMobile application. The new service allows Unibank customers to send funds to recipients at other banks by simply entering a phone number, streamlining the transfer process.
Russia Restricts Armenian Agricultural Imports Starting June
Russia to restrict imports of eggplants, potatoes and dried fruits from Armenia
Russia's Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance announced new import restrictions on Armenian agricultural products effective June 3, 2026, including pome fruits, eggplants, potatoes, and dried fruits. The agency also banned transit of these goods through R
Strong Armenia Party Official Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
Police Arrest Strong Armenia Party Senior Member for Money Laundering
Armenia's Ministry of Internal Affairs has arrested Alik Aleksanyan, a senior member of the Strong Armenia Party, on suspicion of money laundering and paying citizens to attend political rallies. Aleksanyan, who holds a leadership position within the party founded by businessman
Putin Sends Birthday Greeting to Armenian PM Pashinyan
Putin highlights friendly Armenia-Russia ties in birthday message to Pashinyan
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a birthday congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, emphasizing the long-standing friendship between Russia and Armenia. In his message, Putin noted that relations between the two countries and their peoples "have trad
Benefactor Donates Medical Equipment to Armenian Hematology Center
Mikael Vardanyan donated medical equipment amounting to 127 million drams to the Hematology Center
Mikael Vardanyan has donated medical equipment valued at 127 million drams to the pediatric department of Yerevan's Yolyan Hematology and Oncology Center. The donation was announced on June 1, International Children's Rights Protection Day. The advanced equipment will enable earl
Rubio and Mirzoyan Sign Three Agreements in Armenia Visit
A 40-minute visit, 3 signed agreements: Rubio-Mirzoyan meet at the airport
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed three agreements during a 40-minute meeting at an Armenian airport, according to a report from Public Radio of Armenia. The signed agreements include a strategic cooperation accord, a framewo
Armenian NGOs Call for Release of Detained Artur Osipyan
Armenia: NGOs Demand the Immediate Release of Artur Osipyan
Armenian non-governmental organizations are demanding the immediate release of Artur Osipyan, who remains in detention while on hunger strike. According to reports, Osipyan has refused to meet with a representative from the Ombudsman's office. Prison monitoring groups have been u
Vatican Radio Armenian Section Marks 60th Anniversary
Armenian section of Vatican Radio-Vatican News turns 60
The Armenian section of Vatican Radio-Vatican News celebrated its 60th anniversary with a concert at the Vatican on May 28. The section was established on May 29, 1966, through the efforts of Armenian Cardinal Gregorio Pietro XV Agagianian. Vatican Radio currently broadcasts in 5
Putin Calls Pashinyan to Offer Birthday Wishes
Putin Congratulates Pashinyan on Birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin placed a call to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to extend birthday congratulations, according to reporting from Hetq. During the conversation, Putin offered his wishes to the Armenian leader, who responded by thanking the Russian presiden
Pashinyan and Putin Discuss Bilateral Relations in Phone Call
Pashinyan, Putin discuss bilateral agenda in phone call
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues, according to an Armenian government statement. Putin congratulated Pashinyan on his birthday, and Pashinyan expressed his thank
Russia Restricts Fish Imports From Armenia Following Plant Inspections
Russia Limits Fish Imports From Armenia Amid Rising Diplomatic Tensions
Russia's agricultural regulator, Rosselkhoznadzor, has limited fish imports from Armenia following inspection operations at Armenian fish processing plants and trout farms. The agency conducted inspections over a week-long period, during which approximately half of the companies
Armenia Opens First AI Factory Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell
Armenia launches first AI factory powered by NVIDIA Blackwell Infrastructure
Armenia has inaugurated its first artificial intelligence factory, a significant development in the country's push to establish itself as a regional technology hub. The facility, located in the community of Gagarin, was developed by Armenian AI company ElevenEight AI and features