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Fake social media account created in Yerevan mayor’s name
Armenia17:00, 28 October 2026 A fake social media account has been created in the name of Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan, his spokesperson Julieta Azaryan said. She urged the public, Yerevan Municipality employees and partners to remain vigilant, disregard messages received from the account, refrain from providing personal or banking details, avoid making any transfers and not click on suspicious links.
Yerevan launches employment program for women in need of social support
Yerevan City Hall announced the launch of an employment program for 150 women in need of social support. The program is open to mothers with multiple children or single mothers who do not have permanent employment, members of socially vulnerable families, displaced women or women with refugee status, and women with disabilities. By the end of the program, around 30% of participants are expected to have a stable source of income.
Yerevan Deputy Mayor, Lyon Metropolis vice presidents discuss cooperation
Yerevan17:32, 27 October 2026 Yerevan Deputy Mayor Levon Hovhannisyan hosted a delegation led by Lyon Metropolis Vice Presidents Olivier Araujo and Bastien Joint. City Hall said the meeting discussed ongoing cooperation between Yerevan and the Lyon Metropolis. The Yerevan Deputy Mayor emphasized the importance of the partnership between the two sides, highlighting the need to step up the implementation of programs under the existing agreement. Read the article in: ՀայերենРусский
Yerevan mayor emphasizes importance of local company building new Metro station
Yerevan11:14, 26 October 2026 Yerevan will designate all areas required for the construction of the Metro’s Ajapnyak station as being of overriding public interest, Mayor Tigran Avinyan has said. “The public hearings held on the designation of overriding public interest have gone well. All areas required for the construction of the Ajapnyak station will be designated as being of overriding public interest,” he said at a meeting of Yerevan City Hall officials.
Mayor says Yerevan must switch entirely to electric buses
Yerevan10:47, 26 October 2026 Mayor Tigran Avinyan has instructed the city’s Transport Department to announce the next tender for the purchase of buses for Yerevan’s public transport system exclusively for electric buses. Speaking at a City Hall executive meeting, the mayor emphasized the importance of ensuring that Yerevan’s transport network consists entirely of electric buses in the near future. “In the next phase, we need to replace the Higer buses.
Yerevan and Paris deputy mayors discuss shared environmental challenges
Yerevan20:08, 23 October 2026 Yerevan Deputy Mayor Levon Hovhannisyan received a delegation led by Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar at Yerevan City Hall. The municipality said Hovhannisyan praised the deepening cooperation between Yerevan and its partner cities and regions in France, as well as the partnership between Yerevan and Paris. The two sides also discussed shared environmental challenges and identified areas that could help launch new cooperation initiatives in the future.
Yerevan, Beijing discuss cooperation in traffic management, air pollution reduction during COP17
China12:11, 22 October 2026 Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan received Beijing Vice Mayor Wen Xian, who is leading a delegation to COP17. City Hall said in a press release that, emphasizing the established cooperation between Yerevan and Beijing, Avinyan noted that there are areas in which Yerevan is interested in exchanging experience. In particular, the mayor identified easing traffic congestion and traffic management, as well as reducing air pollution, as strategic priorities.
COP17: Beijing vice mayor visits Yerevan
China10:01, 19 October 2026 A delegation led by Beijing Vice Mayor Wen Xian has arrived in Yerevan within the framework of COP17, Yerevan City Hall announced. Sirarpi Haykazyan, acting head of the Environmental Protection Department of Yerevan City Hall, and the Chinese delegation visited Yerevan Lake. The Chinese delegation was briefed on the lake’s water quality, the reservoir’s seismic resilience, and sediment removal.
Yerevan’s Hrazdan Gorge designated as specially protected natural area
Yerevan14:00, 13 October 2026 The Yerevan City Council designated Hrazdan Gorge as a specially protected natural area of local significance under the “protected landscape” category at a session on October 13. The relevant motion was presented at the session by Sirarpi Haykazyan, head of the Environmental Protection Department of Yerevan City Hall. “Hrazdan Gorge, as a ‘protected landscape,’ must have a management plan. It will take a considerable amount of time to develop this plan.
Yerevan to replace illegal kiosks on Shinararneri Street with green spaces
Yerevan11:59, 13 October 2026 Yerevan First Deputy Mayor Armen Pambukhchyan dismissed opposition concerns at a City Council meeting over the demolition of kiosks on Shinararneri Street, saying the illegally built structures on municipal land will be replaced with green spaces. “These kiosks are built on municipal land. I don’t know what mechanisms were used to build them at the time, but we are now returning the entire area to the public.
Yerevan City Council to discuss protected status for Hrazdan Gorge
Armenia16:00, 12 October 2026 Yerevan City Council will discuss a motion to designate Hrazdan Gorge a specially protected natural area of local significance under the “protected landscape” category at its October 13 session. A city official has described the move as an important decision ahead of COP17.
City-wide celebrations mark Yerevan Day
Mayor Tigran Avinyan has congratulated residents on Yerevan Day and invited them to take part in events being held across the capital with their families and friends. “Dear residents, happy Yerevan Day! Today, Yerevan welcomes us with wonderful sunny weather, and there will be festivals, events for children, plenty of music and a great atmosphere in different parts of the city,” Avinyan said in a video message posted on his Facebook page.
Yerevan and Tehran discuss strengthening friendly ties and expanding cooperation
Iran19:31, 1 October 2026 Yerevan First Deputy Mayor Armen Pambukhchyan received a delegation led by Tehran Deputy Mayor Davoud Goudarzi, who is visiting Yerevan. The meeting addressed issues relating to bilateral cooperation, according to a statement issued by Yerevan Municipality’s Information Department. The sides discussed the ninth Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities and the Tehran mayor’s visit to Yerevan.
Tigran Avinyan discusses development prospects for Noragyugh’s “Downtown” project with Sina Al Fattahi and Salah Tahlak
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan met Sina Al Fattahi, a board member of Royal Front Investments, and Salah Tahlak, Deputy Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free. According to a statement issued by Yerevan Municipality, the meeting focused on the progress of Noragyugh’s “Downtown” project, its development concept and investment opportunities. Interest in the project is gradually growing.
Tigran Avinyan discusses investment opportunities for Noragyugh “Downtown” project with business representatives
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan met Sina Al Fattahi, a board member of Royal Front Investments, and Salah Tahlak, Deputy CEO of Dubai Duty Free. Avinyan announced this in a post on his Telegram channel. “Interest in the Noragyugh ‘Downtown’ project continues to grow,” the Mayor said, adding that they discussed the progress of the project, its development concept and investment opportunities.
Options for preserving memorial image of fallen serviceman Albert Hovhannisyan to be discussed soon – Yerevan Mayor’s spokesperson
Yerevan20:27, 28 September 2026 Yerevan Mayor’s spokesperson Julieta Azaryan met Artak Hovhannisyan, the father of serviceman Albert Hovhannisyan, who was killed in the 44-day war. Azaryan wrote on her Facebook page that they discussed possible solutions for the future preservation of Albert’s memorial image. “I consider it necessary to emphasise that the issue is in the focus of attention of Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan.
James Cameron to meet Yerevan fans in November
Culture11:12, 24 September 2026 Renowned filmmaker James Cameron will visit Armenia to meet with representatives of the film industry and movie fans, Yerevan City Hall said Thursday. Cameron, known for directing such iconic films as The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997), and Avatar (2009), will speak with the Yerevan audience about cinema, his creative journey, big ideas, and innovation.
Independence gave us the right to live in our country and make our own decisions – Tigran Avinyan
Armenia16:40, 21 September 2026 Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan has issued a video message congratulating the public on the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. “Dear compatriots, 35 years ago, the people of Armenia chose independence, and over these years we have experienced many bright days and many difficult ones. But I think the most important thing is that we have understood that a state is not something that is simply given.
Traffic restrictions to be imposed around Yerevan’s central plaza for Independence Day events
Yerevan12:57, 19 September 2026 Traffic restrictions will be imposed in central Yerevan in connection with Independence Day celebrations, the City Hall said. According to the press release, the restrictions will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. on September 21 until 2:00 a.m. on September 22.
Yerevan’s Salt Lake to get major makeover
Yerevan city authorities are working to upgrade the area around Salt Lake, a highly saline lake tucked away behind the backstreets of the Erebuni district. Salt Lake has increasingly become popular as a leisure destination, mostly due to the perceived health benefits of its highly saline water. Officials at a City Hall executive meeting on Monday revealed plans to develop the area. The area around Yerevan’s Salt Lake will be improved and given a new look.
Yerevan mayor orders crackdown on illegal parking
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan has ordered officials to crack down on illegal parking operations in the capital, saying some state officials are facilitating the activity and profiting from it. During Monday’s executive meeting at City Hall, the mayor said he has already formed an opinion about the issue of illegal parking, noting that there are individuals within the state system who facilitate the activity.
‘This system of parasites must be eradicated’: Tigran Avinyan on condominium associations
Yerevan18:10, 8 September 2026 Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan has said that fundamentally reforming condominium associations is a political commitment of his. Avinyan made the remarks during a meeting of the Yerevan Council of Elders. “We have effectively taken the functions of the condominium associations upon ourselves, upon the city. We are making capital investments throughout the city.
Avinyan: Yerevan public transport sees biggest transformation in city’s history
Yerevan12:23, 8 September 2026 Yerevan’s public transport system has undergone the biggest transformation in the city’s history over the past 3–4 years, Mayor Tigran Avinyan said. Speaking at a City Council session, the mayor said that the past few years have seen changes to the fleet, the introduction of a unified ticketing system, as well as the launch of pilot bus routes. “What has been done over the past 3–4 years in terms of public transport is of historic significance,” Avinyan said.
COP17: Yerevan City Hall to showcase environmental programs in biodiversity zone
An urban biodiversity zone will be opened in Yerevan as part of the Seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17). City officials said on Monday that the area will operate at the 2750th Anniversary Park of Yerevan just outside City Hall.
Record 3.6 million fare validations recorded on Yerevan public transport
Yerevan11:05, 7 September 2026 Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan praised the changes introduced in April to improve fare payment on public transportation, noting that the number of ticket validations recorded in the first week of September was a record high. Sargis Manukyan, director of the Yerevan Center for Management Technologies, presented the statistics on payments made on Yerevan’s public transportation during the first week of the month at a televised executive meeting at City Hall.
Yerevan Lake maintained through regular cleanups as city plans further improvements
City Hall has carried out another round of cleaning work at Yerevan Lake.
Yerevan hosts international sports festival for people with disabilities
Sports21:31, 6 August 2026 An international sports festival for people with disabilities was held in Yerevan from August 1 to 5 on the initiative of the Yerevan Municipality, featuring 13 sporting disciplines. The festival brought together athletes with different abilities, promoting inclusion, healthy lifestyles and the creation of new opportunities through sport. Winners and prize-winners of the competition were awarded medals, trophies and certificates. Read the article in: Հայերեն
City Hall rebrands Multi Wellness amid Tsarukyan probe
Yerevan14:00, 31 July 2026 The former Multi Wellness health and fitness complex has reopened under a new name, with existing service packages remaining valid for customers, following its closure amid an investigation into the assets of its owner, business tycoon Gagik Tsarukyan. “All customers with active service packages will continue to use them.
Vacant Yerevan Council seats allocated to next candidates from Mother Armenia and Civil Contract lists
Armenia18:20, 27 July 2026 Armenia’s Central Electoral Commission has allocated four vacant seats on the Yerevan Council of Elders to the next eligible candidates on the electoral lists of the Mother Armenia alliance and the Civil Contract party. The decision was adopted at the commission’s meeting on July 27, 2026.
Yerevan Mayor's Cup international boxing tournament gets underway
Sports13:01, 22 July 2026 The Yerevan Mayor's Cup international boxing tournament has got underway. According to a statement issued by the Yerevan Municipality, the tournament kicked off on July 21. Around 100 boxers from 10 countries are taking part in the tournament and will compete for top honors over the next several days. The tournament is included in the official calendar of European Boxing, the continental federation of World Boxing.
Yerevan Mayor's Cup international boxing tournament to begin on July 21
Sports13:15, 13 July 2026 The Yerevan Mayor's Cup International Boxing Tournament will be held at the Dinamo Sports Hall in Yerevan from July 21 to 26. According to the Yerevan Municipality, the tournament is included in the official calendar of European Boxing, the continental federation of World Boxing. Competition will begin at 11:00 a.m. on July 21. The finals are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on July 25, while the closing ceremony will take place on July 26. Read the article in: Հայերեն
Yerevan mayor’s press secretary comments on transfer of Tsarukyan’s animals to zoo
Yerevan17:57, 10 July 2026 Yerevan Mayor’s Press Secretary Artyom Karapetyan has issued a statement commenting on public discussions surrounding the decision to transfer animals belonging to businessman and Prosperous Armenia party leader Gagik Tsarukyan to Yerevan Zoo. “The Yerevan Municipality’s proposal to transfer Gagik Tsarukyan’s animals to the zoo has been one of the most discussed topics over the past two days.
No rescue service employee injured during transfer of crocodiles from Tsarukyan residence; zoo worker sustains minor injury
Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has denied reports that a Rescue Service employee was injured during the transfer of crocodiles from the residence of businessman and Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan to Yerevan Zoo. Earlier, media outlets and social media users claimed that one of the crocodiles had severely injured the leg of a Rescue Service employee during the operation. The ministry said no Rescue Service personnel were injured during the transfer.
Lions kept at Gagik Tsarukyan’s residence transferred to Yerevan Zoo
Lions kept at the residence of businessman and Prosperous Armenia Party leader Gagik Tsarukyan have been transferred to Yerevan Zoo. The announcement was made by Prosperous Armenia Party spokesperson Iveta Tonoyan. She said that during searches conducted at Tsarukyan’s reception residence, the animals kept there were sedated and transferred to the zoo. According to the spokesperson, the animals had been kept in the best possible conditions.
Rising number of passenger cars remains main cause of traffic congestion in Yerevan, says mayor
The growing number of passenger cars remains the main cause of traffic congestion in Yerevan, while giving greater priority to public transport remains the city's main strategy for addressing the problem, Mayor Tigran Avinyan said. Speaking at a municipal planning meeting, Avinyan said Yerevan City Hall will regularly publish data collected by the city's Traffic Management Center and provide updates on ongoing and planned transport projects.
Yerevan discusses major urban development investment projects with UAE companies
Issues related to major urban development projects of investment interest in Yerevan were discussed during a meeting between Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan and Ahmed Al Shamsi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Trojan Construction Holding and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emarat Group, according to a statement issued by the Yerevan Municipality. Eduard Sukiasyan, founder and chairman of the board of Sil Capital, also attended the meeting.
Yerevan mayor, UK ambassador discuss closer cooperation
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan and British Ambassador to Armenia Alexandra Cole held a meeting to discuss closer cooperation in various areas such as sustainable city solutions and infrastructure. According to the embassy readout, they discussed opportunities for closer cooperation between Yerevan and the UK, including urban development, infrastructure, architecture, design and green, sustainable city solutions.
Yerevan to designate Hrazdan Gorge as conservation area
Yerevan13:10, 29 June 2026 The city of Yerevan plans to designate the Hrazdan Gorge as a special municipal conservation area and formalize a management plan. Sirarpi Haykazyan, the acting head of the City Hall Department of Environmental Protection, said at a meeting on Monday that the initiative will soon be submitted for City Council debate. “The draft ordinance has already been prepared by the Environmental Protection Department and will be submitted at the upcoming session.
Yerevan moves toward fully electric public transport
Yerevan is preparing a major overhaul of its public transport system, with plans to transition toward a fully electric fleet in the coming years. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan, speaking at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, said that after the replacement of “Higer” brand buses, no other type of transport will be purchased for Yerevan’s public transport system except electric transport. He said that new trolleybuses have a special place in the new public transport reform strategy.
Yerevan City Council renames Amiryan Street after King Pap
Yerevan11:23, 23 June 2026 Yerevan City Council approved on Tuesday the renaming of Amiryan Street in downtown Yerevan to King Pap Street. The bill was presented by city councillors from the National Progress faction. The bill was part of a consent agenda of other items, and some councillors sought to debate it separately, but a vote ultimately rejected the proposal, and the renaming was approved along with the other items.
Organizers present program for 9th Yerevan Short Film Festival
The 9th International Yerevan Short Film Festival will bring together filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and industry professionals from June 25 to 29, showcasing a diverse selection of short films and expanding its reach beyond the capital. Traditionally, in addition to Yerevan, the festival also includes another city with the aim of further activating cultural life in the regions. This time, Gyumri has been included in the program.
Striking Bus Drivers Fired By Yerevan Municipality
The strike practically paralyzed the municipal transport system, leaving tens thousands of commuters stranded at bus stops across the city. It came amid the ongoing introduction of a new electronic ticketing system which officials say will prevent drivers and other employees of a municipal transport company from pocketing bus fares. The drivers have already been banned from accepting any cash from their passengers.
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