Opposition Crackdown: Strong Armenia MP Narek Karapetyan says police took nothing during another search of his home, calling the case politically motivated and part of authorities’ fear. Legal Pressure on Opposition: Liparit Drmeyan filed a lawsuit seeking retraction of defamatory statements by PM Nikol Pashinyan. State Asset Moves: Prosecutors say shares of the Yerevan Ararat Brandy-Wine-Vodka Factory were placed under state administration pending a verdict. Railway Sovereignty Row: Armenia’s leadership keeps challenging Russian Railways’ control of the South Caucasus Railway, with Russia warning of retaliation and benefits of EAEU trade. Artsakh Rights Push: An EU lawmaker urged the European Commission to ensure displaced Artsakh Armenians can return home, citing ICJ obligations. Diplomacy & Culture: Armenia and Montenegro signed an education/science/innovation cooperation deal; Yerevan’s Book Festival is set for Sept. 4–6. Regional Economy: Armenian agricultural products and fish entered the Georgian market as trade diversification continues. Security & Society: Armenia opened cases over threats to Anna Hakobyan’s life and a separate case against a Russian blogger for inciting hatred online.