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“Mher Mkrtchyan” Artistic Theatre Renovated and Refurnished
27.03.2024

“Mher Mkrtchyan” Artistic Theatre Renovated and Refurnished

Culture

The municipal artistic theatre “Mher Mkrtchyan” has been renovated and refurnished. Some last details, and it will open its doors. The building of the theatre is in the heart of Yerevan, and it had lots of problems from roof to floor.

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan’s Congratulatory Message on World Theatre Day
27.03.2024

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan’s Congratulatory Message on World Theatre Day

Dear Yerevanians, dear representatives of theatrical world!  I’d like to congratulate all of us on the World Theatre Day. There is no doubt that theatre plays a special role in the cultural life of Yerevan.

Problem of drainage systems in Yerevan to be solved step by step
26.03.2024

Problem of drainage systems in Yerevan to be solved step by step

The drainage systems in the streets of Yerevan are being cleaned up to avoid water accumulation. “Veolia Jur” which is the company maintaining the sphere has increased its activities

In Yerevan: Blue Mosque
26.03.2024

In Yerevan: Blue Mosque

There is a cozy Iranian nook in the centre of Yerevan. The Blue Mosque was built in 1766, during the period of Persian dominion. It was reconstructed in 1994-1998. The mosque is not only a place for prayer but also a cultural centre. “The Blue Mosque is an important cultural tie between Iran and Armenia.

Second Stage of “Art Figure fir School” Program with Barsegh Tumanyan
24.03.2024

Second Stage of “Art Figure fir School” Program with Barsegh Tumanyan

Within the frames of the “Art Figure for School “ program, the famous opera singer, RA People’s  Artist Barsegh Tumanyan for two months had been holding master classes for 250 students of vocal sections of 25 municipal music and art schools. This project

Open Day in Children’s Health Centre
23.03.2024

Open Day in Children’s Health Centre

An Open Day was held in “Malatia-Sebastia” Children’s Health Centre.  Orthopedist-traumatologist, surgeon-nephrologist, endocrinologist, rheumatologist. in the framework of the project, in addition to the consultation of

Greening Project for Yerevan Lake
22.03.2024

Greening Project for Yerevan Lake

The area adjacent to Yerevan Lake will become of the most popular recreation zones in the capital: the well-arrangement program has been followed by landscaping.

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan Receives Ambassador of Syria
21.03.2024

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan Receives Ambassador of Syria

Foreign relations

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Syrian Arabic Republic to Armenia H.E. Ms Nora Arisyan. The agreement on declaring Yerevan and Damask as sister-cities was signed in 1997: the parties stated that the document needs to

Еxperience exchange between municipal and private preschools
21.03.2024

Еxperience exchange between municipal and private preschools

Three-day seminars are held to study the experience of private kindergartens and to apply it in municipal preschools. The seminars initiated within annual programs are aimed at the development of professional skills: 40 nurses from administrative districts are involved in the process.

Cleaning of riverbeds has started
20.03.2024

Cleaning of riverbeds has started

Cleaning of riverbeds has started in Yerevan. The process is fulfilled every spring. Special machinery is used for this process. The main accumulations usually appear around detached houses. People dump any kind of garbage into the riverbeds, and it causes rotting of water and stench.

“We must not let our city look ugly”: Mayor Tigran Avinyan
18.03.2024

“We must not let our city look ugly”: Mayor Tigran Avinyan

The cafes and similar structures adjacent to the monuments and the buildings of architectural significance in Yerevan will be dismantled. During the regular working meeting Mayor Tigran Avinyan instructed to study legislative solutions for concrete cases.  The Mayo

In Yerevan: Mausoleum of Urartian Period
18.03.2024

In Yerevan: Mausoleum of Urartian Period

A unique mausoleum of the Urartian period dated as far back as 8th century BC is located at Arshakunyats avenue in Yerevan.

“I know what to do with litter”: educational program in preschools
17.03.2024

“I know what to do with litter”: educational program in preschools

Within the frames of “I know what to do with litter” educational program the kids of Yerevan preschool N60 are learning to sort waste.  The

Free Style Wrestling International Tournament in Yerevan
16.03.2024

Free Style Wrestling International Tournament in Yerevan

Sport

The international tournament of free style wrestling after Lyova Vardanyan was held in Yerevan. 213 sportsmen from 10 countries participated in the

“The Colour of Pomegranates” Armenian-French Performance Dedicated to Sergey Parajanov’s 100th anniversary
In 2024, 500 new elevators to be installed in blocks of flats
13.03.2024

In 2024, 500 new elevators to be installed in blocks of flats

The process of replacing old elevators in the blocks of flats with new ones is going on in the capital. The overall number of elevators to be installed this year is 500. New elevators are equipped with safety systems, are adjusted to people with disabilities. The addresses where

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan Receives Ambassador of Georgia to Armenia
13.03.2024

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan Receives Ambassador of Georgia to Armenia

Foreign relations

The issues related to cooperation expansion between Yerevan and Tbilisi were discussed during the meeting of Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Giorgi

Yerevan budget performance for 2023 makes up unprecedented 90%
12.03.2024

Yerevan budget performance for 2023 makes up unprecedented 90%

At the meeting held on March 12, Yerevan Council of Elders discussed and confirmed the reports on the development program and budget of 2023. In 2023, 87 “MAN

New architectural solutions in Yerevan: exhibition of projects by Vardan Penesyan and Edik Tangyan
11.03.2024

New architectural solutions in Yerevan: exhibition of projects by Vardan Penesyan and Edik Tangyan

How to solve the problem of parking, billboards and other problems in the city? Architect Vardan Penesyan offers daring and feasible innovative solutions.

“Yerevan” Youth Symphonic Orchestra to Perform with Famous Violinist Augustin Hadelich
11.03.2024

“Yerevan” Youth Symphonic Orchestra to Perform with Famous Violinist Augustin Hadelich

On June 10, “Yerevan” Youth Symphonic Orchestra will perform on one stage with one of the greatest violinists of our time Augustin Hadelich. The world-famous violinist agreed to play with the young musicians. The youth orchestra lead by maestro Eduard

Zoological Garden to be expanded and improved
11.03.2024

Zoological Garden to be expanded and improved

Yerevan Zoological Garden has a new inhabitant: the bearded vulture is already one month old. This rare bird is registered in the Red Book of the animals of Armenia as an endangered species.

Kievyan bridge under renovation
11.03.2024

Kievyan bridge under renovation

The big bridge over the Hrazdan, or as it is commonly called Kievyan bridge, was put into operation in 1956. Renovation activities were carried out in the 1980s and in the 2000s. During the last years, numerous problems have appeared with the bridge.

Participants of “Educational Trip to UAE” program are hosted at Yerevan History Museum
06.03.2024

Participants of “Educational Trip to UAE” program are hosted at Yerevan History Museum

The participants of the “Educational Trip to UAE” program implemented at the initiative of “Music for Future” cultural foundation were hosted at Yerevan History Museum. Mayor Tigran Avinyan met with young musicians.

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan Receives UAE Ambassador
06.03.2024

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan Receives UAE Ambassador

Foreign relations

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Armenia H.E. Mr. Nariman Mohammed Sharif Al Mulla. Greeting the guest Mayor Avinyan attached particular importance to the establishment of partnership with the capital city of the United Arab Emirates Abu-Dhabi and the city of Dubai.

English National Ballet to Have a Tour in Yerevan
06.03.2024

English National Ballet to Have a Tour in Yerevan

Culture

Dear residents and guests of the capital, At the invitation of Yerevan Municipality, English National Ballet is going to perform in Yerevan. The world-famous ballet “Gizelle” staged by Akram Khan will be performed at the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after A.Spendiaryan on May 10 and 11.

Armenian-French Dance Performance “The Colour of Pomegranates” to be shown on March 15 and 16
04.03.2024

Armenian-French Dance Performance “The Colour of Pomegranates” to be shown on March 15 and 16

Dear residents and guests of Yerevan, On March 15 and 16, at 19:00, the Armenian-French dance performance “The Colour of Pomegranate” dedicated to the 100th jubilee of Sergey Parajanov will be shown at the national Academic Theatre of opera and ballet after A.Spendiaryan.

Om March 8 public transport will be free of charge for women
04.03.2024

Om March 8 public transport will be free of charge for women

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day March 8, this year for the first time women can commute by the Underground, “MAN”, “Zhong Tong”, “Higer” and “Gazel City” buses and trolleybuses free of charge

Noragyugh Quarter – New Downtown of Yerevan: Mayor Avinyan Meets French Architects
01.03.2024

Noragyugh Quarter – New Downtown of Yerevan: Mayor Avinyan Meets French Architects

Urban development

Among the large urban development programs to be implemented in Yerevan, the community considers the reconstruction of Noragyugh quarter. It will not only make it possible to combine the new and the traditional urban environment in the historical quarter of Yerevan, but

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan received Ambassador of Egypt
01.03.2024

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan received Ambassador of Egypt

Foreign relations

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Serenad Gamil. Touching upon the establishment of interaction between Yerevan Municipality and Cairo Governorate,

Memory tribute to victims of March 1
01.03.2024

Memory tribute to victims of March 1

Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan together with the members of the “Civil Contract” and “Republic” factions of the Council of Elders laid flowers at “Influence and Opposition”

In Yerevan: One of the Oldest Caves in Capital City
28.02.2024

In Yerevan: One of the Oldest Caves in Capital City

Tens of caves, which used to be settled beginning from the earliest periods of human history – the Early Stone Age- were discovered on the bank of the Hrazdan river in Yerevan. A rich collection of the Stone Age culture was discovered in the oldest cave of the city – “Yerevan-1”

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