Ameriabank continues to present new projects. Ameriabank has a special offer for business representatives and employees operating in regions, around which companies operating in regions can transfer employees’ salary cards to Ameriabank and receive a number of advantages and special offers from the bank.

When making payments with a card opened within the scope of the offer until December 31, the customer will receive a 1% cashback for each payment up to AMD 3,000. If the organization operates in a settlement, where there is no Ameriabank ATM, withdrawals from ATMs of other banks will be free of charge.

The offer is also intended for individuals working in regions who will start receiving salaries through Ameriabank, will receive a free Visa Classic card, free Dram and foreign currency account opening, and free MyAmeria application activation within the campaign.

The surprises of Ameriabank are not limited to this. There is a special offer for customers when making payments with an Ameriabank Visa card.

To use your opportunity of Ameriabank’s profitable offer, you need to approach the nearest branch of the bank and sign a salary project contract by July 31 inclusive. The branch of Ameriabank in Tavush is in Dilijan City.



A new tour address in Tavush. Tanik (Roof) guest house in the village of Artsvaberd, in Berd, is waiting for its guests. The Duryans, living in Artsvaberd, built a guest house on the roof of the house, where one can enjoy the unique nature of Tavush and village life. On June 3, the official opening ceremony of the guest house was held. On the occasion of the opening ceremony priest Aram Mirzoyan, spiritual pastor of Berd region, performed the blessing ceremony.

The village itself is the place of the most interesting discoveries and vivid impressions, and the goal of the guest house is to make people fall in love with rural everyday life.

There 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a hall and a kitchen in the guest house. Besides the night stay, hiking is also offered to the interesting directions of the region. The guests will get acquainted with the traditional village food, and will cook.

Berd Regional Development Foundation supported the creation of the Tanik Guest house. The guest house is equipped with all amenities so that the guests return with the best impressions.

Artsvaberd will become a a place for tourism with the combination of love, unique nature, and hospitality. Tanik promises to become a favorite and awaited address of tourists.



About a year ago, the first silkworm returned to the village of Tavush, local agriculturist, Hovsep Gyurjinyan decided to engage in this traditional branch.

Hovsep says that after a long journey of learning, cooperation, and hard work, they are already thinking about filling the shortage of mulberries and expanding the production.

The filming crew of Tavush TV was in the village of Tavush, talked with the young agriculturist and prepared for you the story of the silkworm.



Following its mission, Berd Women’s Resource Center Foundation has been promoting local women’s economic development and empowerment through the implementation of educational, healthcare, job-creation and other projects since 2011.

One of the very first projects of the BWRC is the production of handmade toys, called “Berd Bears”.  These handmade bears are certified as environmentally safe products; they are being exported and travel all over the world. 

Within the framework of another, agriculture-oriented project called “Berd Berry ”,  many berry gardens were established for the farmer women living in the Berd community.  A pilot production of berry jams was started, with a special recipe of low sugar content.  

The region with its rich biodiversity is a home for real bears, who love wild berries! The concept of Bears&Berries eco-center was built on the previously started two projects, combining the two productions of berries and handmade bears. Currently,  the berries are cultivated in the  hydroponic greenhouse of the ec-center,  trying to grow  the wild blueberry as well,  growing in the Tavush mountains and being listed in the Red Book.

Through various training courses, more than a hundred women  were trained in the fields of traditional and innovative handicrafts, sustainable agriculture, and tourism, being involved in the production section of the eco-center. 

Life is interesting inside of the eco-center: during their work, the local women share their experiences, successes, funny stories and new things they learnt.

Soon the eco-center  will be able to host guests who can enjoy a fascinating view of Berd city and the old historical fortress from their comfortable rooms, and feel the harmony of the unique nature of Tavush. Berry fans can also enjoy the hydroponic blueberry greenhouse, taste local fresh blueberries, make yogurts, jellies, pies and  ice cream.

In addition to the social-entrepreneurial orientation, the eco-center is also an educational and networking platform. The recently launched Women’s Academy creates opportunities for local women to develop and implement their ideas, this is the best way of motivating  women, making the world a little better through them.

The deadline for the application and the documents is 16:00 (Yerevan time), March 22, 2023.

The project is financed by the European Union and co-financed by Austrian Development Cooperation. The project is implemented by the Austrian Development Agency and the United Nations Development Program in Armenia. The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia is the partner of the project.

The aim is to promote sustainable, innovative and market-oriented agriculture in Armenia.

What does the program provide?

Sustainable agricultural machinery and equipment, post-harvest and processing equipment and infrastructure investments.

Note: no cash or cash equivalent grants will be provided to the beneficiaries.

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In case of questions, call only until March 17, 2023, Monday-Friday, 09:00-18:00

EU Green Agriculture Initiative program

Technical Cooperation Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Austria

Yerevan office:
Address: 26/1 Vazgen Sargsyan street, Yerevan, Armenia
Phone: 374 93 144 635
Email:  gaia@ada.gv.at
Facebook/Instagram:  European Union-GAIA Armenia

Vanadzor office:
Address: Tigran Mets Ave., Building 24/48 (entrance only from the street) Vanadzor, Armenia
Phone:  +374 60 65 00 45, +374 93 144 518
Email:  gaia@ada.gv.at
Facebook/Instagram:  European Union-GAIA Armenia

On February 14, the grand opening ceremony of the new Workation co-working space was held at the “Tun Armen” guest house in Dilijan. The project was realized with the support of the “Development of Innovative Tourism and Technologies for Armenia” program, which is co-financed by the European Union and the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development.

The co-working space, which is located on the second floor of the building, has a large space for almost 20 people. The co-working space is equipped with technical and office equipment necessary for work and study. The space is designed for comfortable work, study, master classes, presentations, exchange of experience and knowledge, as well as holding other events, which can benefit both the residents of Dilijan and the guests visiting Dilijan.



Tender for technical assistance aimed at the development and expansion of agribusiness

How to apply for the competition 

1, You need to download the application (AGRI Camp_application name surname.docsx) and rename it with your name and surname.

Download the application

2. Fill in the application in Armenian and send to grants.agricamp@gmail.com, in the subject line: AGRI CAMP_Grants». Then you will get an email from AGRI CAMP program. 

3. If you haven’t got the email, please, contact us: (+374 91) 75 22 27

For more details contact us: (+374 91) 75 22 27

On February 3, the first meeting of the Tavush Tourism Club was held at Popock guest house in Dilijan. The event once again united the representatives of tourist businesses of Tavush on one platform. The meeting started with the presentation of the implemented and future projects related to the field of tourism in Tavush region; the director of the Tavush tourism development agency spoke about them.

Then, the director of Modus Consulting company spoke about the creation and activities of the newly created TAVUSH TOURISM CLUB. The event was also marked by the presentation of “Hovaz” wines from Dilijan.

The representative of Tavush Media also made a speech at the meeting, presenting a summary of the activities of regional media and talking about possible ways of cooperation.

During the meeting, the attendees also shared inspiring and encouraging stories about creating their brands. The participants were also involved in 3 working groups. Group discussions took place on the topics “Creative Industry and Tourism,” “Destination Management Organization in Tourism,” and “Value Chain in Tourism.” The final component of the event was a networking blog through which attendees created opportunities to collaborate.



In November 2022, the American University of Armenia (AUA) Open Education launched the “Sarkis Cabayan Small and Emerging Business Development Program in Armenian Provinces with Scholarships for Women.”

The goal of the program is to promote the development of businesses in the regions of Armenia, providing particular support to women entrepreneurs. The curriculum was prepared by the faculty of the AUA Manoogian Simone College of Business & Economics and invites entrepreneurs to participate in an intensive six-month course on entrepreneurship, business management, financial management, and finding new markets. In tandem with the main program, foreign and local mentors will provide individual and practical advice to students, aimed at the development of their businesses and the launch of new ideas. The training will be conducted in English, which is why the program opens with English language lessons before students start the business course.

The program is sponsored by Armenian-American Dr. Hrayr Cabayan who, emphasizing quality education and the role of women in a developed society, established a full scholarship for all female entrepreneur students in his father’s name.

The program will be implemented in the Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Vayots Dzor, and Syunik marzes of Armenia, as well as in Artsakh.

To participate in the program, please fill in the following application form.