Armenia–Iran Air Link: Direct Tabriz–Yerevan flights resumed on Aug 20 after a two-year gap, with officials and the Iranian Embassy backing the relaunch—good news for cross-border tourism and trade. Tourism & Lodging Market: An Armenian real estate expert says recent claims of a Russian-driven Yerevan apartment demand spike are speculative, pointing instead to normal summer tourism and stable rental transaction figures. Visitor Infrastructure at Matenadaran: With Fast Bank support, a new bookstore, souvenir kiosk, and cafe opened at the Matenadaran, upgrading the experience for travelers and culture lovers. Citizenship Rules (Diaspora Travel Impact): Armenia plans to tighten its fast-track citizenship route for ethnic Armenians after applications hit a record 32,000 in 2025, mostly from people holding Russian passports—potentially affecting travel planning. Humanitarian Medical Travel: The government will fund treatment in Yerevan for three seriously ill children from Gaza, including transport via Jordan and care at Arabkir and Nork-Marash medical centers. Border Tech for Travelers: Armenia is moving toward automated e-gate systems at border checkpoints, aiming to speed up crossings for visitors.