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Regional Post asked the Founders of EventToura agency, Mary Badalyan and Nune Manukyan how Yerevan Wine Days transformed from a single-street festival into Armenia’s most successful case study in sustainable event tourism, proving that ancient wine traditions and modern environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

As financial institutions and the private sector across Armenia reassess their corporate social responsibility strategies, IDBank has emerged as a case study in systematic community engagement. Regional Post interviewed IDBank’s Head of Communications and Social Responsibility Programs Department, Tatevik Vardevanyan, on the bank’s new comprehensive CSR policy.

A young organization is introducing some innovative solutions to Armenia’s mental health challenges, and a big name in the private sector is stepping up to provide support. We talked to Artur Yeghiazaryan from “Miasin” International Charity Foundation and Zaruhi Saribekyan from Yerevan Brandy Company to understand the details of their fascinating partnership.

The remaining pages of this month’s issue focus on the concept of Circular Economy—a model of production and consumption that seeks to eliminate waste and protect our environment, while promoting growth, development, and innovation. What is the concept of the Circular Economy, and how did it evolve? This article provides a global overview of the topic before the following pieces take you deeper into some of the exciting work underway on this topic in Armenia and other countries.

In the dynamic world of marketing and communications, Armine Zakaryan has risen to the position of CEO at Deem Communications since 2014. Starting as a Brand Manager, she climbed the career ladder through her commitment and hard work. In this interview with Regional Post, Armine discusses her experiences and sheds light on the evolving landscape of gender roles within the industry.

Regional Post met with Mary Badalyan and Nune Manukyan, the women behind Yerevan Wine Days and the founders of EventToura agency, to learn about the path they took to establish one of the largest wine festivals in the region.