In recent years, the Yerevan Municipality has prioritized the promotion of various types of sports, contributing to the development of sports in the community and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. This year alone, the city hosted 11 major international tournaments in cooperation with

By the end of the year, electronic timetables will be installed at approximately 40 bus stops across Yerevan. Alongside real-time online tracking, this initiative marks another step toward making public transportation more accessible and convenient for residents. 

The Yerevan Council of Elders approved the 2026 budget during its year-end session. The outlined programs expand on reforms already underway across various sectors of the city’s economy, aiming to create a well-organized and comfortable environment for residents. In 2026,

About a year and a half ago, the Yerevan Municipality introduced a unified Geographic Information System (GIS). The platform developed by a leading company and widely used in major cities worldwide was selected for Yerevan. The system is currently used

On December 18, one of the year’s most significant cultural events took place at the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after A. Spendiaryan, where the Armenian audience attended the long-awaited premiere of the ballet-oratorio “Sasuntsi Davit” (David of Sassoun)

Kindergarten No. 86 is one of the preschool institutions that has undergone major reconstruction in recent years. The outdoor area has also been renovated, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for children. Following the renovation, a contemporary educational environment has been created for approximately 250 children.

For the first time in over 60 years since their construction, the administrative and repair (depot) buildings of Yerevan’s “Electrotransport” CJSC are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul. The renovation project, carried out by the Yerevan Municipality, includes the dismantling of the existing administrative structure. Currently, a new roof is being constructed, windows and flooring are being replaced, and extensive interior works are underway.

Construction of a shelter for stray dogs is to begin in Yerevan next year. Designed to house approximately 300 dogs, the facility will feature separate enclosures alongside dedicated outdoor areas. The shelter aims to provide a safe and secure environment for the animals. 

Yerevan Municipality and Yandex Armenia have signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation aimed at improving the capital’s urban environment. The “Data Exchange for Improving the Urban Environment” initiative seeks to enhance the efficiency of Yerevan’s transport

To enhance children’s safety in Yerevan’s community preschool institutions, the Yerevan Municipality has launched a project, within the framework of which approximately 1,700 video surveillance cameras have already been installed in 42 kindergartens. Monitoring is carried out not only by the

Employees of the Public Order Protection Service of Yerevan Municipality continue to conduct inspections on public transport.

Yerevan’s Main Christmas tree was lit in a festive ceremony at Republic Square. The evening kicked off with a vibrant holiday program, featuring a spectacular drone light show in the city sky. During the event, Albert, Armenia’s representative at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025, performed his song “Brave Heart.” Then he joined Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan to switch on the lights of the country’s Main Christmas tree.

Dear residents of Yerevan and guests of the capital, We are delighted to invite you to a special concert by the "Yerevan" Youth Orchestra, which will take place on December 20 at 19:00 at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Ahead of the New Year, the orchestra will perform under the direction of Italian conductor Enrico Fagone.

Large-scale renovation and refurbishment works have been carried out at the “Surb Astvatsamayr” Medical Center since 2023. In total, approximately 3,900 square meters have been renovated. This project has significantly improved the quality of healthcare services and created a safe, comfortable environment for both patients and staff.

According to the memorandum signed between the Kentron Administrative District of Yerevan and the Keron Development Foundation, three new public playgrounds were planned to be established in the city. The second inclusive and free-of-charge playground

Approximately 600 evergreen trees were planted today across all administrative districts of Yerevan. 400 of the trees were grown at the city’s nursery, with an additional 200 supplied by private organizations. The initiative aims to substantially boost the number of evergreen trees in Yerevan’s public green spaces.

Advisor to the Mayor of Yerevan, Kamo Areyan, held a working meeting with the heads of Yerevan’s administrative districts and the staff of relevant municipal departments to coordinate winter preparations in the capital. Most of the city’s

To support extracurricular education and artistic development in Yerevan's community-owned art and music schools, the Yerevan Municipality has provided high-quality musical instruments to local institutions. As part of the project, 71 instruments of 12 different types were procured for 24 music and art schools

Here are the events that will take place in Yerevan.

At the initiative of the Mayor of Yerevan, smartphones and other electronic devices have been banned in 143 of the city’s 151 community schools. The restriction has been formally embedded in the institutions’ internal disciplinary regulations. Similar initiatives have

The Department of Children and Social Protection of Yerevan Municipality has recently engaged in active consultations with U.S. partners to tackle the social-sector issues more effectively in Yerevan and to plan and implement new initiatives. To turn these discussions into action, Acting Head of the Department, Gevorg Gharibyan, paid an official visit to Cambridge and New York. 

Dear residents of Yerevan and guests, The Yerevan Municipality is once again bringing a magical holiday atmosphere to the Christmas Market in Shahumyan Park, in the “Erebuni–Yerevan 2750” fountain area. The market will be open from December 14 to January 14.

Yerevan Municipality continues to implement the “Provision of Hard-to-Access Medical Examinations” program, allowing Yerevan residents to access the following diagnostic procedures free of charge: computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), breast screening, diagnostic

Dear residents of Yerevan and guests of the capital, We are delighted to invite you to Republic Square on December 14 at 8:00 p.m. for the festive lighting ceremony of the city’s main Christmas tree.

For the past month, waste collection in the capital has been carried out using the new "Howo" garbage trucks purchased by the Yerevan Municipality. Compared to the trucks previously in service, these vehicles offer several advantages. Specifically, the trucks feature two separate

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan, accompanied by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, Davit Khudatyan, and the Head of Kotayk Region, Aharon Sahakyan, reviewed the progress of the major reconstruction on the road passing through “Koreayi Dzor”

A contract has been signed between the Yerevan Municipality and GTB Development LLC for the realization of the Cascade Cultural Hub project, which envisions the reconstruction of the unfinished section of the Cascade complex. The project envisions a 1,000-seat

The Department of Children and Social Protection of the Yerevan Municipality, in partnership with the Department of General Education, has launched a new pilot program intended to promote the emotional and intellectual development of children aged 3 to 6. The initiative

Draft decisions of the Council of Elders concerning the city’s 2026 budget, annual development program, local taxes and fees, and related exemptions were open for public discussion from November 17 to December 2.  The meeting of the

The kindergartens of the Yerevan community are currently undergoing comprehensive modernization. To ensure more efficient and contemporary preschool environment in 2025, the Yerevan Municipality has procured approximately 800 units of new equipment.

Through the "Active Citizen" platform, Yerevan residents evaluated the work of administrative districts, various municipal departments and subdivisions. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan emphasized that the feedback provided through the platform will also affect the allocation of funds

Yerevan hosted the largest healthcare event of the year. The Armenian International HealthCare Expo 2025, held at the Meridian Expo Center from November 27–30, features the international healthcare campaign “Yerevan Pain Days,” which has brought together leading specialists from

An open public hearing was held at Yerevan Municipality on the draft decisions of the Council of Elders concerning the city’s 2026 budget, annual development program, local taxes and fees, and the associated exemptions. The meeting was attended by citizens concerned with u