New Yerevan Entertainment Push: Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan met Global Tribe Gaming about a $500 million gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and tourism complex in Yerevan, with plans for about 1,000 jobs and $40 million in adjacent real estate. Church-State Tensions: Catholicos Karekin II and six bishops go on trial in Armenia over alleged defiance of a court order; hearings are held behind closed doors, and the presiding judge has recused himself. Cultural Memory Through Music: Music of Remembrance announced its 2026-27 season “Illuminations: Music for Our Shared Humanity,” including “Different Trains” (Steve Reich) and new works tied to refugee and Holocaust remembrance. Armenian Genocide Diplomacy: Armenia’s ambassador to Israel says about 80% of Israeli society that speaks publicly believes Israel should have recognized the Armenian Genocide earlier, noting the split between state and civil society views. Art & Identity Abroad: Brooklyn-based Armenian artist Anahit Hayrapetyan’s exhibition “I Remember It Differently” explores memory and displacement through ink-and-paper drawings. Tech for Learning: Ucom supports the “Remember the Animals” educational game for children, linking play with environmental awareness and Armenia’s biodiversity.