EU Trade Boost: The European Parliament backed temporary tariff relief for Armenia, approving duty-free quotas for eight agricultural products (including grapes and apricots) for two years, with safeguards for EU producers. Economic Pressure: Central Bank chief Martin Galstyan warned Armenia faces inflation risks as demand outpaces GDP potential, citing an overheating output gap and rising inflation expectations. Foreign Policy Focus: Armenia’s Public Council meeting reviewed the government’s foreign policy priorities, stressing peace institutionalization and regional connectivity under de-blockade efforts. Artsakh Culture in Yerevan: The “Digital House of Artsakh Culture” platform was presented to preserve Artsakh’s intangible heritage after displacement. EU Outreach to Displaced Armenians: EU South Caucasus envoy Magdalena Grono met displaced Artsakh Armenians and civil society in Yerevan, reiterating EU support for the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process. Church Tensions: Maria Zakharova renewed harsh criticism, saying those persecuting the church in Armenia face an eternal curse. Tourism Drop: Armenia’s tourism fell sharply in 2026, with arrivals down by more than 266,000 year-on-year in the first eight months. Diplomatic Signal: PM Nikol Pashinyan is set to travel to Germany to receive the Hessian Peace Prize (€25,000) for efforts toward peace and EU rapprochement.