EAEU Trade Pressure: Armenia has appealed to the Eurasian Economic Union over Russia’s restrictions on Armenian goods, arguing that bans on transit through Russia can effectively block access to other EAEU markets like Belarus and Kazakhstan. Cross-Border Infrastructure: TRIPP, the Armenian-Azerbaijani trade corridor tied to the Middle Corridor, is now delayed until 2027, with Azerbaijan citing ongoing US-Armenia negotiations and continued upgrades on the Nakhchivan section. Armenia-France Pivot in Industry: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Macron in Paris, pushing for deeper France-Armenia space cooperation as Russia ties remain strained. Space Industry Buildout: Armenia plans to launch at least three satellites (two for Earth observation, one for telecom) and create a distributed ground-station network, aiming to expand local control and international participation. High-Tech Investment Climate: Armenia’s high-tech minister says the country will work to improve investment predictability, strengthen public-private dialogue, and attract specialists. Telecom & Digital Governance: Armenia will tighten blocking mechanisms for unlicensed online gaming and lotteries, with new rules taking effect in February 2027. Telecom Revenue: Armenia’s telecom, TV/radio, and related activity revenue rose 7.2% in Jan–Jul 2026 to 104.1 billion drams. Construction Oversight: A probe into alleged waste dumping at Yerevan’s COP17 site was dismissed, but reporting says trees were already damaged in the Hrazdan Gorge. Heritage & Tourism Signals: Archaeologists found more than 40 tonirs (vertical ovens) in a medieval castle in Aruch, adding to Armenia’s cultural and tourism draw.