EAEU Education Deal: Armenia’s government approved signing an agreement on mutual recognition of academic degrees across Eurasian Economic Union member states, aiming to ease labor-migration rules for workers and employers. Trade & Industry: Armenia extended restrictions on foreign cement imports for six more months, keeping licensing and duties in place after local producers complained about falling competitiveness. EAEU Diplomacy: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he will attend the next EAEU Intergovernmental Council meeting, as exporters still face Russian restrictions tied to Rosselkhoznadzor and Rospotrebnadzor. Economy & Finance: Parliament is set to raise the maximum number of shareholders in non-public investment funds from 49 to 99, while the Luys Foundation warns Armenia’s public debt-to-GDP eased in 2025 but debt-service costs remain heavy. Social Policy: New labor-code rules introduce a paid “parental hour” and flexible schedules for parents of young children. Public Safety & Courts: The CEC approved the Prosecutor General’s motions to strip “Strong Armenia” candidate David Ghazinyan of immunity and allow his arrest, amid claims the case is politically motivated. Security & Peace Process: Pashinyan stressed keeping momentum in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks after a high-level Dilijan meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani security officials. Nuclear Safety: The EU-backed alternative water supply system at Armenia’s NPP passed acceptance tests after delivery by a Slovak firm. Tech & Culture: DigiTec 2026 was scheduled for Nov. 20–22, and Yerevan will relocate the Vahagn the Dragon-Slayer statue to a more central spot.