EU Emergency Aid: The European Commission disbursed €34m to Armenia to cushion the hit from Russia’s trade restrictions, with more support planned via trade facilitation, business matchmaking, and targeted market access for agri-food and floriculture. Telecom & Data Infrastructure: Armenia’s competition regulator approved Viva Armenia’s acquisition of GNC Alfa, paving the way for the firms to build a major data center. Banking Capital Move: Ameriabank completed a $50m placement of 8% perpetual subordinated callable AT1 notes, strengthening its capital base. AI Push: Prime Minister Pashinyan backed the Firebird AI Factory as strategically important, discussing construction progress and plans for launch. Elections Fallout: Opposition parties and blocs filed petitions to annul the June 7 parliamentary election results, while arrests of opposition figures were reported amid claims of vote-buying and administrative pressure. Agribusiness Trade: Armenian rose growers are exploring exports to the Netherlands through Royal Flora Holland, including licensing rules and logistics options. Regional Business: Russian Chelyabinsk food producers are looking to expand in Armenia after talks at PROFOOD Armenia 2026. Infrastructure: North-South corridor works advanced on the Kajaran-Agarak tunnel, moving from waterproofing to concreting.