Armenia–EU/peace diplomacy: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone with PM Nikol Pashinyan, urging further steps in the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process and highlighting EU ties; Germany also reiterated support for stability in the South Caucasus. Opposition legal pressure: Armenia’s CEC is set to decide on prosecutors’ request to allow arrest of Strong Armenia leader Narek Karapetyan; meanwhile, court extended opposition figure Andranik Tevanyan’s detention by two months, with his defense citing health and lack of substantiated grounds. Energy and trade leverage: Russia’s pressure on Armenia after the June elections remains unchanged, with lawmakers repeating that Moscow’s demands are not easing. Economy and exports: Fish farmers protested in Yerevan over stalled sales of about 15,000 tons of live fish, citing export rules and subsidies, and saying EU access is still blocked. Regional connectivity: A new seasonal charter flight links Burgas and Yerevan weekly in summer, aiming to boost tourism and cooperation. International spotlight: Wikimedia Armenia staffer Mari Avetisyan received a Wikimedia Foundation “Wikimedian of the Year” honorary mention.