ArmInfo.  Arman Khachatryan, Ambassador of Armenia to France, met with Gautier Ricord, the President of the South Caucasus Group of the French Entrepreneurial Movement (MEDEF),  to discuss opportunities for enhancing economic cooperation between Armenia and France.

ArmInfo.  The  RA Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) has received a complaint from the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia regarding the activities of Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC.

ArmInfo.   Owing to the cooperation between  Ameriabank and Arca, it is now possible to make payments with Apple Pay on Armenian online platforms as well. This feature is active for both the iPhone and other Apple devices, as noted in a message from Ameriabank. 

ArmInfo.  The Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Gevork Papoyan, has urged the Competition Protection Commission  of the Republic of Armenia to address the issue of price changes in the liquefied gas market.

ArmInfo.  Armenia and Bulgaria have ratified a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia and the Ministry of Innovation and Growth of the Republic of Bulgaria in  technological innovation and scientific research. According to the press service of the Ministry of Technology and Industry, the document envisages enhancing cooperation in several strategic areas:  artificial intelligence, space research, digital healthcare and  biotechnology, exchange of IT specialists, and development of the  startup ecosystem.

ArmInfo.  Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian government to amend legislation and develop a mechanism for revoking certificates for goods issued in countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) with violations, as reported by RBC, citing the Kremlin press service.

ArmInfo.EU-Armenia SME Fund, managed by Amber Capital Armenia, invests USD 4 million in Auto Gallery.

ArmInfo. With the support of AraratBank, the Armenian National Festival will take place on the upcoming weekend, July 19-20, at Diana Abgar Park (Seasons Park). This is the second year of the Armenian National Festival, which aims to showcase Armenian culture and highlight Armenian heritage and arts. The festival's theme focuses on Armenian royal dynasties. Visitors will learn about specific episodes of Armenian history and the distinctive characteristics of different royal periods. As part of the festival, AraratBank will have a dedicated pavilion where the "The Will to Get Back on Your Feet Again" film series, created with the bank's financing, will be screened. The documentary trilogy will be shown in a comfortable pavilion with appropriate seating on July 19 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and on July 20 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Admission is free. The event will also feature: Contemporary art exhibitions; Carpet washing ceremony in collaboration with the National Center of Armenian Carpet; Traditional Fashion Show with participation from the Teryan Cultural Center Concert show program; Armenian cuisine presentation with traditional flavors and new approaches; Pavilions of Armenian producers. Additionally, the festival will include master classes on: Vordan Karmir (Armenian cochineal dyestuff) preparation; Needlework techniques; Lace-making arts; Khachkar (cross-stone) carving; Paper recycling and creative approaches. AraratBank serves as the financial partner of the Armenian National Festival, emphasizing the importance of preserving and passing on cultural heritage to the new generation. AraratBank is regulated by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.

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ArmInfo. The Federal Air  Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya) has granted permission to  Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya to operate daily flights to  Gyumri. This information was reported by Russian media, citing the  order from Rosaviatsiya. 

ArmInfo. Armenia and Bulgaria  are willing to continue cooperation in political, economic, high-tech  spheres, as well as in other areas of mutual interest, as reported by  the press service of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia,  citing the results of the meeting in Sofia between the Minister of  High-Tech Industry of Armenia Mkhitar Hayrapetyan and the Minister of  Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Georgiev.

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ArmInfo.  During a meeting on July 17, President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan and Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) Mesrop Mesropyan discussed several pressing issues in public services and possible areas of their regulation.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will allocate 3.37 billion drams to continue the construction program for schools and kindergartens. This decision  was made at the Cabinet meeting on July 17.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will allocate 1.568 billion drams for the implementation of sixteen urgent events. This decision  was made at the Cabinet meeting on July 17.  During his speech, Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan noted  that these  projects are planned to be implemented in eight regions of the  country. All contracts for their implementation have already been  concluded. The work has not yet started. Two contracts were declared  void, but tender procedures have already started for them. 

ArmInfo.  The development of the professional education system in Armenia is considered one of the important preconditions for the country's economic growth, as stated by the RA Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan, during a government session on July 17, while  presenting the Cabinet of Ministers' draft decision on approving the list of free study places  in educational institutions of the  country.

ArmInfo.  AMIO Bank will be exempt from customs duties on the import of equipment, components and raw materials. This decision  was made during the RA government session on July 17.

ArmInfo.  Reports in the media claiming a 40% increase in prices for liquefied gas in Armenia due to Georgia's interruption of oil transit  from Russia to Armenia are false and "serves to mislead the public, discredit the department and politicize the issue," as noted in a statement issues by the Revenue Service of Georgia's Ministry of Finance,  Georgia Online reports.

ArmInfo.This year, the annual Tech Week event was held in Vanadzor. From July 4–6, Vanadzor became the technological capital, filled with guests, industry experts, and simply curious individuals. This year, Idram was a key partner and important participant of the event.