ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan received representatives of the American company Shield AI, led by Chris  Brinkley, the company's Senior Director of International Business Development and Strategy.  According to the press service of the  ministry, the discussion focused on  prospects for cooperation in the defense industry, the application of autonomous software platforms,  the exchange of expertise, and research and development programs.

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ArmInfo. There are opportunities to extend the operating period of Unit 2 of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant for another 10 years beyond 2036, as  stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a government session on February 11.

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia has set maximum commission fee limits for cashless payments made through physical POS terminals: 0.5% for ArCa cards and 0.9% for Visa and MC cards, as noted in a statement issued by the Central Bank of Armenia, which specified that these limits apply to  businesses with an annual turnover of up to 150 million drams.

ArmInfo. Grain deliveries to Armenia through Azerbaijan via the Russian Railways network have become regular, as stated by Sergei Pavlov, First Deputy  Chairman of Russian Railways, at the final board meeting.

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ArmInfo. There is virtually no road or railway whose unblocking has not been discussed as part of the unblocking of communications, as stated by Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan  during government hour on February 11, when responding to a question about whether the restoration of the railway  section linking Ijevan with the Azerbaijani railway was discussed during the TRIPP project discussions.

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia (Telecom Armenia CJSC) subscribers can now pay for services using the IDBank app, selecting IDBank accounts (current, savings, and card) or the Rocket Line digital installment plan as the payment source, according to the Team Telecom Armenia press service. 

ArmInfo.  The Kazakh Ambassador to Armenia, Bolat Imanbayev, talked about enhancing Kazakh-Armenian cooperation in logistics and transportation with the Armenian Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure, Armen Simonyan.

ArmInfo. As part of a planned reform to promote business development, a new institution—the Georgian Economic Development Bank—is being established. This was announced on Tuesday by Mariam Kvrivishvili, the country's Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development.

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ArmInfo. This year, Myler Mountain Resort offers an unprecedented campaign for visitors: until March 15, 2026, by making payments at Myler via the Idram&IDBank app using Idram QR, you will receive up to 20% instant idcoin. Moreover, the campaign applies not only to the ski resort services, but also to the restaurant network, cottages, as well as all locations operating within the Myler area where Idram QR payments are available.

ArmInfo. During J.D. Vance's visit to Yerevan, the American side attempted to push Russia out of Armenia's nuclear energy sector, writes the Czech newspaper iDNES. The author of the article doesn't hide his joy at this, but fails to mention that the US is imposing untested, and therefore dangerous, technologies on the South Caucasus republic.

ArmInfo. With AraratBank as the title sponsor, the 5th anniversary KardaLove Book and Education Festival will take place on February 14 and 15 at the Elite Plaza Business Center.

ArmInfo.  Starting from March 11, 2026, Turkish Airlines will operate flights to  Istanbul, Turkey, as reported by the press service of the Armenia  International Airports CJSC.

ArmInfo.  The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD, World Bank Group) will provide EUR96.4 million to Armenia for the "Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Development" program. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia ratified the agreement with the Bank at its  plenary session on February 11.

ArmInfo. Armenia's service sector demonstrated 10.6% growth in 2025 (the same as the previous year), generating revenue of 4.1 billion drams ($10.6 billion).  This is according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo.  The National Body for Standardization and Metrology CJSC will become a member of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) and a corresponding member of the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML). The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia  ratified the agreements with these international organizations at its  plenary session on February 11.

ArmInfo.  A regular meeting of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Development Council was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan.

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