Government reshuffle: Aharon Sahakyan was relieved as Governor of Kotayk Province, effective July 31, as he moves to legislative work. Economy & trade: Armenia is extending export support for greenhouse products into August and expanding eligible items, while also banning tomato paste imports for six months, including from EAEU countries, amid wider Russia-related restrictions. Armenia–Russia tensions: Prime Minister Pashinyan says Armenia won’t accept “exclusive” relations with Russia and warns the EAEU is effectively paralyzed; he also says the South Caucasus Railway concession dispute could go to arbitration. Legal & church: A first court hearing in the criminal case against Catholicos Karekin II and six bishops is set for August 7. Politics & security: Nazeli Baghdasaryan ends her tenure as Pashinyan’s press secretary after taking a parliamentary mandate; Armenia’s new biometric ID system is scheduled for fall 2026. Business crackdown: Employees of Tsarukyan-linked enterprises protest after sealed facilities remain closed, while Araratcement management is moved under the Economy Ministry. International: EU officials avoided answering whether Armenia could be asked to impose visas on Russians; Armenia’s economy growth outlook is moderated to 5.3% in 2026, per the World Bank.