EU vs EAEU Referendum Pressure: Putin urged Armenia to hold a referendum on EU entry vs staying in the Eurasian Economic Union, while Pashinyan raised unresolved Russian bans on Armenian agricultural and beverage exports. Armenia-Iran Energy Push: Armenia’s minister said Yerevan and Tehran agreed to expand gas-for-electricity swaps via a joint task force, aiming to double volumes after a third transmission line is completed. EU Export Readiness for Fish: Armenian finfish producers got guidance on EU market entry, including TRACES registration and an approved export procedure. Food Delivery Safety Crackdown: From Aug 1, couriers must have medical exams and sanitary booklets; the Food Safety Inspection Body will start full-scale checks and publish violators. Russia Curbs on Armenian Produce: Rosselkhoznadzor destroyed Armenian roses shipped via Belarus over missing quarantine documents, and dairy curbs continue to hit exporters. Banking & Consumer Credit: Ameriabank reported its retail loan portfolio topped 800bn drams by June 30, with mortgages and consumer lending driving growth. Tourism & Hospitality Investment: Green Rock and Hyatt signed to bring Hyatt Regency Dilijan to Armenia, with a major conference and leisure complex planned. Urban Environment: Yerevan’s “war on trees” continues, with activists alleging healthy trees were cut on Gyurjyan Street. Transport Connectivity: Turkey began restoring the Akyaka–Gyumri railway section, targeting reopening-related infrastructure and new road works. Housing Demand Spillover: Russian rental demand in Yerevan jumped amid mobilization rumors, pushing prices up about 30% in recent months.