Opposition Crackdown: Armenian authorities arrested Prosperous Armenia leader Gagik Tsarukyan after raids and sealed his Araratcement operations; thousands of workers were sent home, but the cement plant later resumed after negotiations. Legal Pressure on Opposition: Another Strong Armenia candidate, Aregnaz Manukian, was detained in a treason-related case tied to alleged disclosure of border hearing secrets. Elections Under Fire: A statement by the Armenian Center for Political Rights says the June 7 vote and subsequent mandate allocation reflected “state terror” and selective prosecution, with the Constitutional Court and CEC decisions criticized. Human Rights Concerns: Rights groups condemned force used against Tsarukyan, calling for an independent investigation. Regional Finance & Housing: The government approved an IBRD $240m loan to expand housing and mortgage support for displaced families from Karabakh. Anti-Money Laundering Review: Council of Europe MONEYVAL praised Armenia’s sanctions regime but urged improvements in money-laundering prosecutions and asset recovery. Infrastructure & Economy: Land acquisition was approved for the North-South corridor Ashtarak–Talin section; Armenia also approved budget loans for nuclear plant life extension. Healthcare Innovation: Slavmed Medical Center performed Armenia’s first robotic remote surgery. International Recognition: Israel officially recognized the Armenian genocide, prompting renewed debate in regional politics and calls for stronger protections.