EU Mediation: EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Magdalena Grono wrapped up consultations in Azerbaijan and is heading to Yerevan, saying talks covered EU support for the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, humanitarian legacies, and regional connectivity. Diplomatic Milestone: Pakistan appointed its first ambassador to Armenia—Shafqat Ali Khan presented credentials to President Vahagn Khachaturyan—signaling a push on trade, investment, education, culture, and people-to-people ties. Security & Energy Bargaining: Armenia is weighing how the fee for Russia’s 102nd military base in Gyumri could change if Moscow raises gas prices, with lawmakers saying Yerevan has options beyond the base arrangement. Opposition Politics: Opposition leader Gagik Tsarukyan, speaking from detention, urged stronger public engagement and cooperation across parties as Armenia faces unresolved challenges. Environment Watch: Hetq reports construction waste from COP17 preparations was dumped in the Hrazdan Gorge; Armenia’s environmental authority dismissed the case, arguing damage wasn’t measurable. Culture & Memory: A virtual lecture by political scientist Simon Maghakyan will examine Azerbaijan’s “Western Azerbaijan” narrative and “synthetic memory,” tied to the post-2023 conflict storyline. Tourism Boost: A new report highlights a tourism surge across the Caucasus and Central Asia, with Armenia and Georgia drawing growing international interest.