Tourism Funding: Armenia’s Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan met World Bank Country Manager Fabrizio Zarcone to keep the €120m TRIP tourism program on track, targeting tourism clusters in Goris, Areni, Jermuk, Yeghegis, Dvin, Gyumri and Dilijan and boosting wine, wellness, adventure, culture, education and ecotourism. Tourism Numbers: Armenia welcomed 1.041 million tourists in the first half of 2026, up 14.8% year-on-year. Healthcare & Travel Appeal: Slavmed Medical Center in Yerevan completed Armenia’s first remote robotic surgery, with a urologist operating from Belgium—another signal that Armenia is building specialized services for visitors. City Breaks: The Times highlighted Yerevan as one of Europe’s most fascinating city-break destinations, pointing to history, food, and new direct London–Yerevan flights with Wizz Air. Getting Around Yerevan: Republic Square access will be restricted July 12 (7:00 AM–12:00 PM) for Vardavar celebrations, with additional road closures around the children’s play area. Visas for Travelers: Armenia will allow citizens to apply for an eVisa to Taiwan under specific conditions, including a Schengen/US visa or residence requirement for a set period. Community Tourism Angle: A Yerevan Shabbat dinner hosted by Yerevan Jewish Home reflects how new arrivals are reshaping Armenia’s cultural life.