Direct Flights Boost: Shirak Avia has resumed direct Yerevan–Tashkent–Yerevan flights for the first time in decades, with weekly Boeing 737 service cutting out long layovers via hubs like Moscow, Istanbul, or Tbilisi. EU Travel Push: Armenia’s visa liberalization drive got a EUR 2.2 million boost from the EU, aimed at border management, document security, and law enforcement reforms—good news for travelers planning smoother Europe trips. Tourism Access Update: The Amberd Historical and Cultural Complex has reopened after a closure, welcoming visitors Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00 and Mondays 10:00–19:00. Regional Business & Connectivity: Türkiye and Armenia business leaders met in Kars to strengthen trade, logistics, and tourism links as normalization efforts continue, including talk of direct trade and rail progress. Border Checks: Armenian customs at Zvartnots Airport uncovered €956,400 in undeclared cash on a Dortmund–Yerevan flight, reminding travelers to use the correct declaration channel. Work Migration Snapshot: Over 42,000 Armenian citizens entered Russia for work in Q1 2026, with most arrivals by air. Culture for Visitors: A new book on Aruch—“Rediscovering a Medieval Armenian Capital”—was presented in Yerevan, highlighting the site’s medieval political and cultural importance.