EU-Armenia Connectivity Push: EC President Ursula von der Leyen says the partnership is accelerating, with a €200m package for roads and bridges plus energy-security support and trade measures that could let most Armenian goods enter the EU duty-free. Academic City for Yerevan: PM Pashinyan meets MIT’s academic leadership on the “Academic City” plan, with a master plan by gmp International and cooperation on higher-education development. Tech & AI Pipeline: DigiTec 2026 (Nov 20-22) in Yerevan is set to position Armenia as a regional AI hub, with 200+ exhibitors and major international speakers. Food Safety Scrutiny: Armenia’s Food Safety Inspection Body reports pesticide findings in 2024, sparking debate over whether levels exceed EAEU limits. Energy Regulation Talks: Armenia’s energy regulator joins the World Forum of Energy Regulators in Tbilisi and discusses South Caucasus system integration, including potential links to Turkey. Land Deal Probe: Armenia’s State Supervision Service files a criminal complaint over alleged illegal land alienation in Arinj, tied to reduced cadastral values and sale to Tsarukyan-linked firms. IMF Dialogue: Parliament and an IMF mission discuss fiscal policy, reserves, debt management, growth and inflation risks.