EU-Armenia Digital Push: Armenia’s Ministry of Technology and Industry and the EU’s EEAS confirmed they’re ready to keep working on Armenia’s digital sector and cybersecurity as the EU Partnership Mission ramps up support for state capacity, advice, training, and technical help. Tsarukyan Crackdown Fallout: Workers tied to Gagik Tsarukyan’s companies kept protesting in Yerevan and Abovyan, saying factories remain sealed and they need answers on reopening and pay; separate reports say lions were confiscated and moved to the zoo, and Tsarukyan’s lawyers plan to challenge the shutdowns through international arbitration. EU “Letters of Intent” Good News: The European Commission signed “Letters of Intent” with six Armenian organizations to boost people-to-people connectivity, including diaspora-linked cooperation. Politics and Justice: Armenia’s Prosecutor General launched posthumous prosecution in the March 1, 2008 case involving former top police leadership. Economy Watch: Fitch affirmed Armenia’s BB- rating at BB- with a Positive Outlook, forecasting slower 2026 growth and flagging risks from Russia tensions. Demographics: Armenia reported a continued drop in births in 2025 and a falling fertility rate. Public Safety: Air-pollution violations led to fines totaling 3.15 million drams. Tech Startup Calendar: Startup Armenia and the High-Tech Ministry will host Seaside Startup Summit Armenia 2026 in Sevan from July 26 to August 1.