Armenia–EU Pivot: Armenia’s EU membership push is back in the spotlight as Russia warns of consequences and Moscow-linked officials trade barbs with Yerevan over “preferential treatment” in the EEU. Anti-Corruption & Travel: Armenia’s Anti-Corruption Committee has imposed travel bans on former President Serzh Sargsyan, while a Yerevan court ordered Sedrak Kocharyan held in pretrial detention in a sweeping graft probe. Regional Mobility for Travelers: Direct flights between Yerevan and Sofia are set to resume on November 7 (GullivAir, twice weekly), with possible summer expansion if the route performs. Tourism Growth in Armenia: Dilijan is outpacing the national market—243,800 visitors in 2025 (+5.7%), with about 36.5% coming from abroad. New Air Links to China: China Southern Airlines is considering a Yerevan–Shanghai route after launching Yerevan–Urumqi, citing rising Chinese tourist demand. Safety & Disruption Abroad: Nepal’s flash floods have left at least 22 dead and 291 foreign tourists missing, underscoring how quickly travel plans can turn risky. Travel Pressure from Russia: Armenia says it won’t block Russians entering to avoid potential new mobilization, with border checks reportedly not focused on “why” someone is coming.