TRIPP and regional connectivity: Armenia’s PM met U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh as both sides pushed the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, with Armenia’s ambassador saying TRIPP could extend beyond roads and rail to fiber-optic, power lines and even pipelines. Diaspora and repatriation: Nikol Pashinyan said 2025 saw over 8,000 more Armenian citizens return than leave, and called iGorts a practical mechanism to institutionalize repatriation. EU-backed clean air push: The EU and UN partners launched a 3-year “Clean Air for Health and Green Growth in Armenia” program to improve monitoring and regulation, funded by €2m. Security and military shake-up: Armenia fired senior military officials after fresh noncombat deaths, while the government blamed a “criminal subculture” and personal issues. Political prisoners row: Opposition figures and supporters protested at the EU office in Yerevan, demanding the release of political prisoners; one jailed oppositionist was finally allowed to see her daughter. Local elections: The CEC set community elections for September 27 in several villages. Road safety reform: Armenia plans mandatory driving school attendance ahead of driver licensing changes. Tech and business: Silicon Mountains 2026 will run Nov 3–4 in Yerevan with an expanded expo format. Economy and markets: “Solis” CJSC bonds were listed on the Armenia Stock Exchange, with trading starting Aug 18.