AI Infrastructure Boom: Bloomberg reports Armenia is becoming a top hub for American AI compute, with Firebird’s Hrazdan data center scaling toward 300 MW and tens of thousands of Nvidia chips by 2027, positioning Yerevan for a bigger role in regional tech and logistics corridors. Railway Management: PM Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia would not oppose Kazakhstan taking over management of the Armenian railway system, while expecting Russia to sell its concession rights—framing it as a way to avoid routes bypassing Armenia under TRIPP. Mining & Sanctions: A U.S. Treasury license reportedly enabled Dynamic Frontier Holdings to complete its acquisition of Teghut copper mine shares and debt, despite VTB Bank sanctions—highlighting how Armenia’s mining sector intersects with global compliance. Independence & State Capacity: Armenia marked 35 years of independence with major events in Yerevan and a renewed focus on peace and statehood, while an AI assessment stresses both institutional progress and the lasting demographic and security costs of war. Energy & Trade Pressure: Commentary notes Russia’s tightening trade stance in the EAEU context, including gas supply disruptions and warnings tied to Armenia’s European integration path. Tourism & Local Development: Strong Armenia members plan a Tigranashen tourism zone with glamping and a market, aiming to boost nearby hospitality and construction activity.