Armenia-EU vs EAEU Referendum Pressure: At an EAEU summit in Astana, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan urged Armenia to hold a national referendum on joining the EU or staying in the EAEU, while PM Nikol Pashinyan said the timing is Armenia’s sovereign choice. Election Atmosphere: Ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary vote, the International Observatory for Democracy in Armenia reports expanded arrests of government critics, alleged misuse of state resources by Civil Contract, and fear of reprisals among voters. EU-leaning Trade Push: Armenia’s economy ministry says it plans to boost agricultural exports to Europe 4–5 times, including subsidizing transport and customs costs for fruits, vegetables and processing goods. Russia Gas Talks: After a warm call between Pashinyan and Putin, officials say Russian natural gas prices won’t rise and that remaining issues are “technical,” with trade turnover up sharply. Tourism Culture Hit: A restored Minas Avetisyan mural is back at Zvartnots International Airport, welcoming travelers with Armenia’s modern art heritage. Practical Travel Note: A UK roaming update says Armenia’s roaming data price has been cut in a wider Europe-and-beyond package. Regional Logistics: Another fertilizer shipment from Russia to Armenia is set to transit via Azerbaijan by rail.