Urban Mobility: Yerevan plans new park-and-ride parking near city entrances so drivers can leave cars and continue by public transport, aiming to ease congestion where streets can’t be widened; the city also reiterates a long-term shift toward electric public transport. Major Infrastructure: Work has started on the 7.2-kilometer Kajaran Tunnel on the North-South Highway, a $395M project with Iranian contractors, expected to cut the route by about 14 km, raise average speeds, and reduce travel time by roughly 40 minutes—plus bypass the high Meghri Pass for safer winter travel. Culture & Tourism: A Museum of Armenian Carpet Art is nearing completion in Garni, with a planned opening for the public to spotlight Armenian carpet heritage and contemporary art. Air Travel & Routes: Qatar Airways expands summer 2026 flying, including 4 weekly flights to Yerevan, while Turkish Airlines also boosts summer capacity on key corridors. EU Connectivity: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia on July 1–2, with peace and transport connectivity from Central Asia to Europe at the center of talks. On-the-ground Travel Safety: The UK has issued “do not travel” guidance affecting several countries including Armenia ahead of summer holidays.