Election Court Battles: Armenia’s opposition and multiple political forces have filed challenges to the Central Election Commission’s decisions, with lawsuits now before the Constitutional and Administrative Courts, as parties push for annulment or a second round. Media Under Pressure: The Armenian Mass Media Association says the 7or.am website has been paralyzed after security forces seized technical equipment during searches tied to the Mother Armenia party. Legal Fallout for Opposition Figures: Narek Karapetyan is suing the Investigative Committee for alleged false claims about concealed foreign citizenship, demanding a retraction and compensation. EU Support for Economic Resilience: The European Commission disbursed €34M to help Armenia’s private sector cope with Russian trade restrictions, alongside trade facilitation and market-access measures. Consumer Protection Update: New consumer protection rules approved under CEPA take effect July 1, including longer warranty requirements and clear repair/replacement timelines. Regional Logistics: Another shipment of Russian grain is set to transit to Armenia via Azerbaijan, with railcars reported for June 20. Diplomacy and Alignments: Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico congratulated Nikol Pashinyan, while Georgia’s PM Kobakhidze highlighted ties with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye and plans for deeper Central Asia cooperation.