EU Visa Liberalization Progress: Armenia says 41 of 72 reforms under the EU Visa Liberalization Action Plan are already done, with more legislative and strategic work underway; two EU assessment missions are planned before year-end. Tourism Admin Upgrade: The government approved a procedure to create a unified database of tourism service providers, aiming to digitize regulation and make data easier to share across agencies. Tourism Demand: Armenia reported 1.042 million tourists in Jan–Jun 2026, up 14.8% year-on-year. Citizenship & Travel Pressure: Armenia’s Interior Ministry says citizenship applications hit a historic high—over 32,000 in 2025—driven largely by ethnic Armenians in Russia seeking travel documents amid restrictions. Migration & Services: H1 2026 brought positive net migration (+5,200) and tourism growth (over 1 million visitors, +14.8%); service sector growth accelerated to 11.0% and freight transport also picked up. Air Connectivity: Air Cairo launched fully booked El Alamein–Moscow direct flights, adding another Mediterranean access point for Russian travelers. Safety for Travelers: Armenia’s road transport agency exempted Moldovan ECMT-permit carriers from road taxes for eligible trips through Armenia. Tourism Culture & Community: A sports-and-faith road trip by Armenian Lacrosse co-founder Johnny Mouradian is encouraging Armenians to bring friends and family to church via weekly Bible readings and local visits.