Construction Digitization: Armenia will launch a single electronic system to integrate all participants in construction and technical quality control, enabling online approvals, real-time tracking, and easier oversight, with added focus on pricing, company evaluation and multi-apartment building management. Health Insurance Expansion: The government is working on how to include employees earning up to 200,000 drams in the universal health insurance system from Jan 1, 2027, with a draft plan where the state subsidizes most of the premium and employers cover the rest, while an alternative scenario may start in 2028. Economic Planning to 2031: Armenia’s 2026–2031 programme sets slower growth targets (about 6% annually on average) and aims to institutionalize peace with Azerbaijan, boost regional connectivity and push diversification. EU-Russia Relations Reframed: The new government programme downgrades the “strategic alliance” language with Russia, shifting to “transforming and deepening” partnership under a “balanced and balancing” foreign policy. Insurance Costs Watch: Armenia’s MTPL loss ratio fell to 72.5% in Jan–Jul 2026, while premiums and payouts rose faster—raising questions among consumers about how the bonus-malus system is working. Armenia–Iran Air Link: Direct Tabriz–Yerevan flights resumed Aug 20 after a two-year gap, backed by the Iranian Embassy, aiming to boost tourism and trade ties. Armenia–Azerbaijan Trade: Pashinyan said exports from Armenia to Azerbaijan could start soon, with bilateral trade and infrastructure discussions already underway. Opposition & Parliament: Strong Armenia’s Liana Manukyan was elected chair of a key National Assembly committee on financial-credit and budgetary affairs.