Armenia-EU Trade Push: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Yerevan it can “count on us,” announcing up to €200m for South Caucasus connectivity and duty-free access for about 80% of Armenian exports, as Armenia insists its EU course won’t break EAEU membership. Domestic Politics & Voting Rules: Parliament approved election and mortgage reforms, while lawmakers debate a residency requirement for voters; Armenia’s first human rights ombudsman warns it would roll back democratic norms. Constitutional Court Tension: Ahead of the Constitutional Court’s election verdict, law enforcement reported new searches and detentions tied to alleged pre-election bribery, feeding fears of an unprecedentedly tense political period. Water Supply in Yerevan: Armenia’s Water Committee and Veolia Jur deny claims that the city’s schedule worsened, saying the 17-hour plan was revised and improved after government intervention. Economy & Regulation: Armenia is tightening online gambling rules, approved new procedures for registering fish producers for EU export, and moved to create an export support agency. Regional Connectivity: PM Pashinyan said unblocking highways via Turkey could boost investor interest, while Armenia begins restoring rail links to Türkiye and Azerbaijan despite Russian Railways’ role. Iran Ties: Pashinyan met Iran’s President Pezeshkian in Tehran to attend Ali Khamenei’s farewell, with both sides stressing regional stability and continued cooperation. Artsakh Housing Gap: Only 15,000 displaced Artsakh residents benefited from housing support over two years, with officials citing barriers like personal contributions and limited loan access.