Tourism & Hospitality: Hyatt Hotels will launch the Hyatt Regency brand in Armenia with Hyatt Regency Dilijan planned for 205 rooms, a conference center and even a helicopter landing pad, as Green Rock LLC expands its broader hospitality and cultural projects. EU vs EAEU Deadline: Russia’s deputy foreign minister says EEU leaders will consider “possible consequences” if Armenia doesn’t hold an EU-membership referendum by December, framing the vote as a choice between leaving the EEU and a future EU path. Regional Trade Corridor: Analysis and local debate continue around TRIPP and the Zangezur Corridor, with experts warning Armenia could gain far less if only TRIPP moves ahead without wider unblocking of routes. Central Bank & Payments: Armenia’s Central Bank updated rules for electronic money issuance and use, removing the need for a bank account/card to open a wallet and allowing cash top-ups and withdrawals. Agriculture Risk Cover: Agro-insurance is picking up in 2026 after a slow period, with thousands of contracts signed by June and coverage focused on frost, drought, hail and fire. Energy Policy: Azerbaijan again raised Metsamor’s nuclear risk, while Armenia’s ruling MP reiterated the plant’s fixed lifespan ending in 2036 and pointed to negotiations for replacement capacity. Finance & Business: Strong Armenia nominated Hayk Farmanyan for a key budget committee role, while Armenia’s universal health insurance plan for 2027 is being shaped around contributions and possible subsidies for workers earning up to AMD 200,000.