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Mayor Tigran Avinyan Receives Yerevan Residents
Mayor Tigran Avinyan met with Yerevan residents, listened to their concerns and proposals. Those who did not manage to attend will be invited to the upcoming meetings and will be informed in advance
Kindergarten No. 24 in Yerevan to Have a New Building Designed for Around 180 Children
Mayor Tigran Avinyan attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Kindergarten No. 24 in Yerevan, marking the start of the project by placing a time capsule in the building’s foundation. A new building is being constructed to replace a 90-year-old structure that had fallen into disrepair. The redevelopment will significantly expand the kindergarten’s capacity, increasing the number of classrooms from three to six and allowing 180 children to attend, more than doubling its previous capacity of 80.
Road Closure: Major Renovation on the section of A. Avetisyan Street
To clarify the previous announcement that was misunderstood, we inform you that starting on April 3, a section of A. Avetisyan Street in the Arabkir district (stretching from the V. Papazyan Street intersection to the V. Vagharshyan Street intersection) will be closed for major renovation for 90 days
Yerevan Joins the Global Environmental Initiative “Earth Hour”
Dear residents of Yerevan, On March 28, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the outdoor lighting of the capital’s main streets and buildings will be switched off. In recent years, Yerevan’s lighting network has undergone extensive modernization
Mayor Tigran Avinyan Discusses Yerevan’s Urban Development Programs with Developers
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan met with members of the Union of Builders of Armenia and the Armenian Association of Developers NGO. During the meeting, the Mayor presented major urban investment programs and outlined the progress of initiatives across various sectors of the city’s
“Through joint efforts, consistency, and dedication, we will build the future of sports in Yerevan” — Tigran Avinyan
Mayor of Yerevan Tigran Avinyan hosted the athletes who got first, second, and third places at the 2026 European Shooting Championship. Congratulating them on their outstanding achievements, the Mayor noted that Yerevan has entered a new phase of sports life, marked by a growing number of national and international events that will continue to expand and evolve.
45 Kindergartens Renovated and Reconstructed in Yerevan in Recent Years
Kindergartens No. 138 and No. 74 have reopened in Yerevan following extensive renovation works. The facilities have been modernized with the introduction of energy-efficiency solutions, including the installation of solar panels, water heaters, boilers, and energy-saving lighting.
45,000 Square Meters of Pothole Repairs Completed in Yerevan
ImprovementThe pothole repair program continues across the city.
“Sasuntsi Davit is a symbol of our people's heroic spirit and dignity” — Tigran Avinyan
At the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, the Sasuntsi Davit (David of Sassoun) ballet-oratorio once again played to a full house. Created at the initiative and special request of Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan, this cultural project has become widely beloved and highly required by audiences.
“No one should be ignored, left without care and support, or feel alone.” — Tigran Avinyan
Social protectionWorld Social Work Day was marked at Yerevan Municipality with a panel discussion titled “Social Work as a Shared Commitment.” In his welcoming remarks, Mayor Tigran Avinyan emphasized that social protection remains a priority for the Yerevan Municipality. Continuous efforts are being made to expand social assistance programs and make them more accessible, particularly for the elderly, children, people with disabilities, and families in difficult life circumstances.
Third Public Sector Innovation Conference Held in Yerevan
Mayor of Yerevan Tigran Avinyan, together with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, attended the Third Public Sector Innovation Conference on public administration reforms. During the conference, the Prime Minister and the Mayor visited the COPA pavilion to review AI-driven technological solutions designed to enhance governance efficiency. Within the framework of the event, the Mayor of Yerevan delivered a speech:
“Artist to School” Program with Tatos
CultureAt the initiative of the Yerevan Mayor, the “Artist to School” program took place in November–December 2025. As part of the program, People’s Artist of the Republic of Armenia and renowned painter Hrant Tadevosyan (Tatos) held a number of masterclasses at 20 municipal art schools in Yerevan, attended by about 1,000 schoolchildren.
Programs Discussed During This Week’s Working Meeting
The Yerevan Municipality plans to acquire approximately 69 units of specialized equipment in 2026 to improve sanitation and waste removal services.
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan Meets with the Ambassador of Bulgaria to Armenia
The mayorYerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan hosted Nikola Nikolov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bulgaria to Armenia. Yerevan and Sofia have been sister cities since 2008. During the meeting, both parties identified several important sectors to expand bilateral cooperation.
Salaries of Employees at Yerevan’s Kindergartens to Increase
The Yerevan Council of Elders approved the city’s 2025 budget execution report at a session on March 12. Its own revenues outperformed targets by 9%, while overall expenditure performance reached 90%. In 2025, municipal authorities replaced 500 elevators across the capital, renovated dozens of kindergarten backyards, and brought the Nubarashen landfill under control within months. Approximately 260,000 square meters of partial-depth pavement repairs were carried out, 551 curb ramps were constructed at 308 locations, 12 specialized multifunctional vacuum trucks, 15 garbage trucks, and around 2,000 plastic waste containers were procured.
Pothole Repair Program Continues Across the City
As part of the Yerevan Municipality’s large-scale pothole repair program of 2026, approximately 30,000 square meters of the planned 200,000 square meters of road surface patching has been completed so far. To minimize traffic congestion,
Continuous Monitoring at the Nubarashen Landfill: Major Risks were Significantly Mitigated
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan visited the Nubarashen landfill to review the extensive work carried out in just a few months. To tighten oversight and
“Fiscal decentralization is a main priority for building strong communities,” — Tigran Avinyan
Yerevan Mayor and Chairman of the Board of the Union of Communities of Armenia, Tigran Avinyan, participated in the municipal forum “Speaking with One Voice on Decentralization Reforms.” Organized through the DeLoG program with support from SALAR International, the event is held jointly with the Union of Communities of Armenia for the first time. This year’s forum centers on communities presenting a unified framework for decentralization policy.
Investment opportunities for urban development projects were discussed
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan received a delegation led by Sebnem Alp, Head of Eastern Europe and Central Asia at UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK Government’s export credit agency. The aim of the meeting was to explore opportunities for cooperation, as well as the possibility of financing priority initiatives with the support of UK Export Finance.
“Our approach is to remain open, transparent, accessible, and accountable to the public and the business community” — Tigran Avinyan
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan presented the city’s major urban development investment projects, as well as the ongoing work carried out across various sectors of the urban economy, to the members of the Mantashyants Business Club.
“Artist to School” Program with Tatos
CultureAt the initiative of the Yerevan Municipality, the “Artist to School” program took place in November–December 2025. As part of the initiative, People’s Artist of the Republic of Armenia and renowned painter Hrant Tadevosyan (Tatos) held a number of masterclasses at Yerevan’s music, art, and
Mayor Tigran Avinyan Meets with the Residents of Kond
Urban developmentYerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan met with the residents of the Kond district to discuss the long-standing issue of property rights for land plots adjacent to their houses, as well as auxiliary residential buildings in the courtyards. Mayor Avinyan emphasized that
“Yerevan’s Komitas Park will return to the city with a new look”, — Tigran Avinyan
Following a court decision, the Yerevan Municipality reclaimed ownership of Yerevan’s Komitas Park last year. Later, Acba Bank approached the Municipality with a proposal to renovate the park located in the heart of the capital. The bank offered to co-finance a comprehensive redevelopment p
“The banking system is not only a driving force of the economy but also a partner with a distinct social responsibility” — Tigran Avinyan
Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan presented the city’s major urban development investment projects to the heads of Armenia’s banks. Emphasizing the importance of fostering strong public–private partnerships, the Mayor noted that the banking system is not only a driving force of the economy but also
Programs Discussed During This Week’s Working Meeting
Construction of the new Albert Azaryan Gymnastics School is progressing rapidly. At the six-building sports complex, the walls of the first floor have been fully reinforced and concreted. The prefabricated reinforced concrete structures for sports hall buildings 1, 2, and 3 are approximately