Artsakh Peace Process Clash: Armenia’s parliament and civil society are reacting sharply to a diplomatic corps visit to occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, after Azerbaijani aide Hikmet Hajiyev presented Armenian monasteries (including Gandzasar and Dadivank) as “Caucasian Albanian” heritage; EU envoy Magdalena Grono says cultural heritage protection is essential to peace, while Armenian officials call the claims unfounded and Peace Bridge groups urge restraint. Cultural Heritage Alarm: The Armenian Apostolic Church and the Mother See of Etchmiadzin condemn the “historical falsifications” and warn diplomats risk helping anti-Armenian policy. Diplomacy vs. Normalization: Artsakh rights groups say diplomatic visits are being used to legitimize ethnic cleansing, with open letters calling on diplomats not to become “puppets.” Regional Connectivity: Armenia and Iran signed a protocol for a simplified customs corridor to speed cross-border trade. Governance & Economy: Prime Minister Pashinyan says Armenia will end a settlement mechanism in asset confiscation cases, moving toward full-value returns. Space Ambitions: Armenia plans at least three operational satellites by 2031. Tourism Leadership: Anushik Avetyan appointed chair of Armenia’s Tourism Committee.