Parliament Clock Starts: Armenia’s Central Election Commission approved final parliamentary mandates and set the 9th convocation’s first session for Aug. 2, with Civil Contract taking 64 seats, Strong Armenia 29, and Armenia 12. Courtroom Clash: A Yerevan court accepted Karabakh activist Artur Osipyan’s lawsuit against PM Nikol Pashinyan, as his criminal case continues. Tsarukyan Crackdown Fallout: Government moves continue around Gagik Tsarukyan’s business network, including seizure actions and a municipal takeover of his Multi Wellness fitness center, while tax-related charges against him were dropped. New Prosecutions in Yerevan: Prosecutors opened a criminal case against a Yerevan mayoral adviser over alleged unlawful transfer of protected green land. Immunity Under Review: The CEC is set to consider lifting Strong Armenia MP Narek Karapetyan’s immunity for possible prosecution. Artsakh Prisoners: Another Artsakh detainee, Major-General Davit Manukyan, recorded an audio message accusing the government of indifference to hostage cases. EU Market Push: Armenia’s fish exports to the EU are now possible under new registration and licensing steps, as farmers seek support amid export delays. Regional Diplomacy: In Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev stressed peace and stability in the South Caucasus and highlighted energy ties.