EU Trade Relief for Armenia: The EU Council adopted temporary liberalization measures for Armenian products, aiming to cushion Armenia after Russia’s trade restrictions; economist Gagik Makaryan says the EU opening is promising but Armenia still needs stronger export competitiveness. Church-State Clash: Prime Minister Pashinyan’s feud with the Armenian Church over separation of church and state remains a flashpoint, with critics arguing reforms must stay within canonical church processes. Syunik Focus, EU Money: “Resilient Syunik” under Team Europe mobilized €258m for roads, border links, local business support, education, social services, and energy—framing resilience as connectivity and state presence, not just security. Peace Narrative Shifts to Trade: Azerbaijan’s FM Jeyhun Bayramov says “de facto peace” is in place and points to lifted transit limits and growing bilateral trade; Armenia also reports exporting aluminum foil to Azerbaijan. TRIPP Under Scrutiny: Armenia denies any plan to transfer TRIPP equity for investment, after reports claimed Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan would take stakes. WHO Leadership Bid: Pediatric oncologist Gevorg Tamamyan entered the race for WHO director-general, nominated by Botswana; WHO warns the next pandemic is a matter of when. Belarusian Activist Case: Belarusian emigrant Lev Mikheyev, detained after Georgia expelled him, was released in Armenia; Georgia’s interior ministry disputes claims he was forced to sign incomprehensible documents. UN Diplomacy on Iran: Pezeshkian told CBS the US-Iran talks hinge on what both sides want, saying the process starts once Washington accepts a ceasefire proposal.