Elections & Justice: Armenia’s Central Election Commission approved the Prosecutor General’s request to lift Robert Kocharyan’s immunity and open criminal proceedings, with charges reportedly tied to an alleged 2004 transaction involving the “Master Class” tennis complex; Kocharyan’s camp calls it fabricated. Anti-Corruption & Vote-Buying: Strong Armenia candidate Davit Ghazinyan was detained after the CEC authorized criminal proceedings over alleged election bribery, while his defense says the case is politically motivated. Parliament & Voting Rules: Civil Contract MPs are pushing a residency requirement for nationwide elections and referendums (at least six months in Armenia in the prior year), aiming to tighten who can vote. Local Governance: Parliament approved community consolidation, cutting municipalities from 70 to 64 by merging communities in Lori, Syunik, and Vayots Dzor. Economy: Inflation eased to 4.2% in May (from 5.3% in April) as food prices fell, while the World Bank says the Middle East conflict hasn’t significantly hit Armenia’s activity. EU-Russia Trade Pressure: The EU is preparing emergency trade support and possible tariff cuts for Armenian food and agriculture to offset Russian import restrictions. Society: A major search continues in Lori for two missing sisters, aged 7 and 13. Sports: World boxing champion Israel Hakobkokhyan ended his hunger strike after the post-election turmoil.