Flight Etiquette & Safety: A UK “do not travel” alert has flagged several countries for Britons over rising geopolitical tensions, including Armenia, with knock-on effects for summer air travel disruptions. Court Updates: Armenia’s Court of Appeal lifted house arrest for Archbishop Mikael Ajapakhyan (Shirak Diocese) but kept a travel ban, while another court shifted Artsakh scout Artur Avanesyan (“Strong Armenia”) to house arrest with a travel restriction. Culture for Travelers: A Museum of Armenian Carpet Art is set to open in Garni, with construction nearing completion and a new cultural stop on popular tourist routes. EU Connectivity Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Azerbaijan and Armenia on July 1–2, focusing on peace and turning the region into a transport corridor linking Central Asia to Europe. Visa Ease for Visitors: Armenia plans to extend visa-free entry for foreign residents in the US/EU/Schengen and several Gulf states until July 1, 2027, aiming to boost tourism and business travel. Phone Rules Debate: Armenia’s move toward unified IMEI registration is drawing criticism over potential surveillance and data collection concerns. Airline Summer Boosts: Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines both expanded summer 2026 networks, with Yerevan service highlighted in Qatar’s schedule.