Health Regulation Overhaul: Armenia’s parliament is tightening medicine quality and safety rules, including clearer procedures for manufacturing/distribution compliance certificates and stronger grounds for suspending or terminating licenses. Counterfeit Drug Controls: Lawmakers also approved measures to regulate the destruction of counterfeit and expired medications, aiming to stop “paper-only” destruction and require proper oversight. Universal Health Insurance Governance: Armenia’s universal health insurance premium is set at 129,600 drams for all beneficiary groups, with any future changes decided annually by the National Assembly; meanwhile, the government has elected a new board and general director for the fund. EU Engagement: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met EU ambassadors to reaffirm cooperation on reforms, rule of law, economic ties, infrastructure, energy sustainability, and regional stability. SME Financing Push: Armeconombank and the IRIS Business Incubator backed 27 agri and tourism entrepreneurs with financing access after a training program focused on digital/green transformation and AI. Public Space Investment: IDBank will fund the renovation of Yerevan’s Moscow Park, expanding green zones, upgrading lighting and recreation areas. Phone Market Crackdown: Armenia plans to introduce IMEI registration from Jan 1, 2027 to curb illegal phone sales, with experts warning about data-security risks. Exports Watch: Economy Minister Papoyan reported fresh export figures for apricots, cherries, peppers, and flowers, while noting Russia-linked restrictions are pushing diversification.