Visa & Travel Ease: Armenia will extend visa-free entry for certain foreign residents (US, EU/Schengen, UAE and others) until July 1, 2027, aiming to boost investment and tourist arrivals. Tourism Marketing Push: The Armenian Tourism Committee is teaming up with CNN for a large-scale campaign featuring Armenia’s destinations on CNN’s official site for months. Regional Connectivity for Travelers: Armenia is working to grant international status to Syunik Airport in Kapan, a move officials say could expand routes and lift tourism. EU Outreach: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Yerevan to support Armenia’s pro-EU direction, with talks tied to agricultural exports. Development Finance: The Eurasian Development Bank plans $13.5B in projects for 2027–2031, with Armenia’s final share to be set after a new country strategy. Politics & Public Life (Travel Impact): Courts and prosecutors moved in several high-profile cases, including house-arrest changes for Archbishop Mikael Ajapahian and detention efforts involving opposition figures—developments that can affect visitors’ day-to-day plans. Armenia-Russia Rift: Reports highlight Armenia distancing from Russia amid expanded Russian import restrictions on Armenian goods.