ArmInfo.Under the chairmanship of RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, a meeting was held to discuss the draft Government Program of the Republic of Armenia  for 2026–2031.

ArmInfo.On August 5, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Aryaeh Lightstone, Senior Advisor to the US Special Envoy for Peace  Missions.  The meeting was also attended by Konstantin Sokolov,  Founder and President of Trans-Caspian Enterprises, and David Allen,  Charge d'Affaires of the United States in Armenia.

ArmInfo. "I will not allow anyone from the Civil Contract faction to insult anyone, but I will not allow you to insult others either," National Assembly  Speaker Ruben Rubinyan told Strong Armenia faction leader Narek  Karapetyan in the parliament hallway.

ArmInfo. At the 33rd International Mathematical Competition for University Students,  held in Bulgaria, from July 27 to August 3. Armenian representatives won one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal, as reported by the  Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic  of Armenia.

ArmInfo.Official Baku welcomes the "Real Armenia" concept adopted by Yerevan, as stated by Hikmet Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Department of the Presidential Administration, to Turkish journalists.

ArmInfo.PACE President Petra Bayr congratulated Ruben Rubinyan on his election as Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia.

ArmInfo.On September 15, the Constitutional Court of Armenia will consider the compliance of the TRIPP agreement with the provisions of the RA Constitution.   Constitutional law expert Gohar Meloyan  reported this on her  Facebook page.

ArmInfo. Vahagn Aleksanyan has been elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. Sixty-two deputies voted in favor of his  candidacy, while 27 voted against.

ArmInfo.IDBank has expanded its card portfolio with the new Mastercard World card, created for those who value convenience not only in their everyday purchases but also while traveling.

ArmInfo.Converse Bank is expanding its cooperation with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, by announcing the launch of a new phase of partnership focused on enhancing the customer experience and advancing customer loyalty solutions.    This phase of the partnership is particularly significant at the current stage of the Bank's strategic development, as the Bank continues to enhance its C360 ecosystem and the Converse Mobile application, delivering a more personalized and valuable experience for customers.     As the partnership enters a new phase, Converse Bank will gain access to Visa’s advanced technological solutions and global expertise, enabling the Bank to further enhance the capabilities of the C360 ecosystem, develop loyalty tools, and provide customers with value-added solutions while expanding access to innovative services tailored to their evolving needs.  Since the partnership began in 2002, Converse Bank and Visa have collaborated across a broad range of initiatives, from payment card products and international payment services to technology innovation, global expertise, and advisory support.   The new phase of the partnership highlights expanded opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, reflecting the evolution of banking beyond traditional financial services. Through access to Visa's technology solutions and expertise, the Bank aims to further strengthen its digital capabilities and deliver innovative, customer-centric experiences.

ArmInfo. A Cisco Networking Academy summer educational camp has opened in Engineering City, aimed at developing the digital and technological skills of  youth and expanding access to international educational opportunities.

ArmInfo.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Aryeh Lightstone, Senior Adviser to the US Special Envoy for Peacekeeping Missions.

ArmInfo. A second criminal case has been launched against adviser to the mayor of Yerevan, Kamo Areyan.

ArmInfo. The fact that amendments to the Constitution are primarily needed by the Republic of Armenia is unequivocal, as stated by Taron Chakhoyan, a deputy from the "Civil Contract" party, during a press-briefing on August 5.  

ArmInfo. The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia has granted the prosecutor's  office's demand to confiscate the financial assets and real estate  belonging to the former governor of the Aragatsotn region, Sargis  Sahakyan.

ArmInfo. Sedrak Arustamyan, the former general director of the "Multi Group" concern, has been detained, as noted in a statement issued by the  Investigative Committee of Armenia.

ArmInfo.Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Sargis Madatyan and Gevorg Gharibyan, Head of the Department of Children and Social Protection, visited the Remote Sign Language Interpretation Center  of the Armenian Deaf Society NGO.

ArmInfo.Statements about surrendering territories, at the very least, evoke ridicule in the public, as stated by Taron Chakhoyan, an MP from the Civil  Contract party, during a briefing on August 5.

ArmInfo. Lawyers for Andranik Tevanyan, leader of the Mother Armenia party, have filed an appeal with the Criminal Court of Appeals against the first-instance court's decision extending Tevanyan's detention term for another two  months, as noted in a statement issued by the party.

ArmInfo. The "Multi Wellness Complex" will challenge the decision of the Yerevan  municipality to prematurely terminate its lease agreement through the  courts.  This is reported on the judicial information website  Datalex.am.