Telecom Connectivity: Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom signed an internet traffic transit agreement, opening a new commercial pathway for international data flows through Armenia and Azerbaijan to boost route diversity and network resilience. Consumer Protection: New consumer protection rules will take effect in Armenia on July 1, including minimum two-year warranties for new goods and faster repair/replacement timelines. Construction & Mining Compliance: Yerevan’s development law is set for a second reading in early July, with stricter penalties for construction-site dust and equipment lapses; meanwhile, Armenia’s subsoil users face updated dust-suppression requirements for drilling, blasting, crushing and transport operations. AI Infrastructure: Prime Minister Pashinyan reviewed Firebird’s AI Factory progress in Hrazdan, highlighting public-private rollout toward a large-scale AI data center. EU-Judicial Dialogue: Armenia’s Justice Minister met the EU ambassador on visa liberalization progress and justice reforms, including parole and conditions in penal institutions. Cross-border Trade Logistics: Armenia and Iran discussed expanding postal ties and logistics to strengthen trade connectivity. Energy/Shipping Risk Watch: US-Iran de-escalation talks are linked to renewed shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz, with monitoring kept at a moderate threat level.