Constitutional Court & Elections: Armenia’s Constitutional Court is continuing closed-door review of appeals by seven political forces challenging the June 7 parliamentary election results, with public hearings set to resume after the classified session ends. Energy & Ownership: Strong Armenia leader Samvel Karapetyan urged people not to take seriously claims about nationalizing Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), as the government is expected mid-July to declare ENA a project of overriding public interest and move toward concession management. Data Protection & Phones: Justice Minister Srbuhi Galyan said new personal data protection legislation is being drafted as Armenia prepares IMEI code registration from Jan. 1, 2027, with operators set to suspend unregistered devices. Economy & Exports: Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said Russia’s export curbs are pushing diversification, while the government will expand support programs for domestic producers, including measures to reduce losses. EU Market Access: Papoyan met France’s ambassador to discuss boosting Armenian exports and B2B ties; EU trade turnover rose sharply in early 2026. Genocide Recognition Row: Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia sees no need to respond to Israel’s recognition of the 1915 events as genocide, arguing against “weaponization” of the issue. Missing Persons Cooperation: Azerbaijan says a joint database on missing persons will follow a former Yugoslavia model, and that remains of several identified martyrs will be handed to families soon. Culture & Heritage: Archaeologists at Amberd Fortress found a rare Queen Tamar-era coin along with medieval game pieces and human remains.