News in Brief: The Conversion of the 'Kanaz' Building into a Hotel is Excluded, Agreement with the EU for 143 Million Euros

Brief and substantive news from the past hour:

• The Prime Minister stated that peace is not only a political process but also a socio-psychological one. He criticized approaches that keep people in a constant state of anticipation and hinder the establishment of the state.
• The government approved an agreement with the EU for 143 million euros in funding for development programs for 2026-2028. The package includes budget support and strengthening institutional capacities.
• New requirements and regulations for the activities of guides and escorts have been established. The goal is to improve service quality and create equal competitive conditions in the sector.
• A criminal case has been initiated regarding the fire incident at the 'Kanaz' Culture House in Arabkir. The territorial authority announced that the building will not be converted into a hotel and will be reconstructed.
• For the first time, a commercial batch of beef has been imported from the USA to Armenia. This is seen as an expansion of Armenian-American cooperation in the agricultural sector.
• Iran demands that Lebanon be included in any ceasefire agreement with the USA and Israel. Tehran links the war to the cessation of actions against regional forces as well.
• Two people have died and several others are injured as a result of anti-aircraft defense operations in Abu Dhabi. Several vehicles were also damaged.
• Germany and Australia are planning to create a space monitoring system. The initiative aims to monitor the activities of other countries and protect their own systems.