Regulation & Energy: Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission chief Mesrop Mesropyan met an IMF delegation to discuss tariff formation and how to develop competition across electricity, gas, water and telecoms. Court & Business: The Administrative Court rejected Tashir Capital’s bid to overturn the Armenian government’s handling of 70% of ENA shares. Politics & Legal Pressure: Lawyers for Gagik Tsarukyan say they will pursue international arbitration after authorities suspended operations at his companies, calling the process politically driven. Demographics: Armenia recorded 32,042 births in 2025, down from 33,593 in 2024 and 36,590 in 2023, with officials warning a further fertility drop could become a serious national problem. Public Services & Compliance: The State Revenue Committee reminded residents to file annual income declarations for 2025 via the Unified Electronic Services system. EU & Development: Armenia joined the “Trade over Aid” initiative, with UNDP highlighted as a key partner for governance and capacity-building. Security & Infrastructure: Armenia’s Foreign Intelligence Service proposed new rules for installing communications equipment on state buildings. International: Fitch affirmed Armenia’s BB- rating with a Positive Outlook, forecasting 5.2% GDP growth in 2026.