EU Human Rights Pressure: Citizens and opposition figures protested outside the EU Delegation in Yerevan, demanding attention to political prisoners, including Aregnaz Manukyan, whose access to her minor daughter and outside contact has been restricted. Parliament Tensions: The National Assembly saw fresh disciplinary action against opposition MP Davit Ghazinyan after heated clashes during debates tied to European integration committee leadership. Diaspora vs. Government Narrative: CCAF co-chair Franck Mourad Papazian hit back at ruling-party remarks, arguing that weakening the Diaspora weakens Armenia, and stressing legitimacy through long-term service. EU Integration in Law: An MP says Armenia’s EU accession is now enshrined in law, dismissing calls for a referendum as a third-party issue. Local Elections: The CEC set local government elections for September 27 in several communities across Lori, Armavir, and Kotayk. Repatriation Push: PM Pashinyan says repatriation is becoming more robust, citing 8,000 more returns than departures in 2025, and linking it to the iGorts program for diaspora professionals. Tech & Identity: Armenia released pricing for new biometric IDs and passports under a PPP rollout, while global coverage highlights growing scrutiny of facial recognition and deepfakes. Business/Travel: Armenia saw record passenger growth at Zvartnots and Shirak airports, with July traffic up sharply year-on-year. Tech Event: Silicon Mountains 2026 will expand into a larger summit plus technology expo in Yerevan on Nov. 3-4.