EU Connectivity Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Azerbaijan and Armenia on July 1–2, with peace talks and transport links from Central Asia to Europe at the center—plus possible steps to ease trade rules for Armenian goods. Yerevan Tourism & Heritage: The government discussed a reconstruction concept for Yerevan’s Kond district, aiming to preserve historical sites while upgrading streets, utilities, lighting, and making the area more tourism-friendly. New Museum in Garni: A Museum of Armenian Carpet Art is set to open in Garni (Kotayk), with construction near completion and a major collection planned to be donated for public access. Air Travel for Summer Plans: Qatar Airways expands its summer network with increased frequencies including Yerevan (4x weekly listed), while Turkish Airlines also scales up summer 2026 capacity on key routes. Travel Safety Advisory: The UK issued “do not travel” guidance affecting several countries for summer, including Armenia, citing heightened security concerns and warning of possible flight disruptions. Tech & Privacy Watch: Armenia’s move toward unified IMEI registration is drawing criticism over potential surveillance and data collection concerns.