EU Support Package: The European Commission has disbursed €34 million to Armenia to help cushion the impact of Russia’s trade restrictions on the private sector, with trade facilitation and targeted support for agri-food, flowers and other export industries. Constitutional Court Battles: Multiple opposition forces are pushing petitions to invalidate the June 7 parliamentary election results, arguing unequal conditions and vote irregularities; Local Governance & Infrastructure: work continues on an Araks River embankment near Araksavan and Burastan to restore the river’s former channel after illegal sand extraction changed its course. Political Tensions: Robert Kocharyan says PM Pashinyan’s campaign relied heavily on hate speech, while Armenia’s opposition also faces arrests and new legal pressure. EU Mission Update: Armenia’s deputy FM met the new head of the EU Partnership Mission to Armenia, focused on resilience against cyberattacks, disinformation and illicit finance. Tech & Economy: Pashinyan highlighted the Firebird AI Factory as strategically important for Armenia’s high-tech development. Culture & Society: Golden Apricot film festival announced restored and iconic screenings, including “Big Story in a Small Town” and “Amélie.” International Spotlight: Indian diplomatic missions worldwide held yoga events ahead of June 21’s International Day of Yoga, including activities in Armenia.