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Avan District U14 Football Team Takes 2nd Place in National Stage of School Cup
The final of the national stage of the FFA U14 Football Cup was held. Yerevan participated in the final of the Republican stage for the first time. At the Yerevan stage, the students of School No. 177 of Avan district, who became champions in the U14 group, competed with the students of Vayk Ccity secondary school, of Vayots Dzor marz.
Wood produced after removing old trees is transferred to needy families residing in Yerevan
During the current year the municipal NCO «Landscaping and Nature Protection» of Yerevan removed around 1,500 old and ill trees to replace them with new precious sorts of trees. Around 800 cubic meters of wood produced as a result of pruning and replacement have been stored and will be distributed to administrative districts, which will transfer it to needy families living in Yerevan.
This year, Yerevan Municipality once again provides a fairy-tale atmosphere at Christmas fair near Shahumyan Park
On cold winter evenings, a warm and festive atmosphere will be provided by popular singers. From December 14, popular musicians Karine Arustamyan, the "Fair Wind" group, "Kami Friends Project", Marbey, Srbuk, Sona Gulkhasyan and Rafael Petrosyan, the "Jazz Connection" project and the "Nemra" group will perform in the park.
Four new dog parks built in Yerevan in 2024
In the parks named after Komitas, David Anhaght, Minas Avetisyan, special areas were separated for large and small dogs. Such dog parks are suitable not only for walking our four-pawed friends but also for their playing. Currently, there are 7 dog parks in the capital. At the moment, similar parks are under
15,000 billboards removed from Yerevan streets
In 2024, about 15,000 billboards were removed from Yerevan streets. In the capital, 90 percent of advertising panels with large information space have already been dismantled.
Mulled Wine, Coffee, Snacks, and the Christmas Fair
The Christmas fair has opened its doors in Shahumyan Square. Mulled wine, coffee, delicious dishes, unique gifts – everyone who visit the fancy pavilions will find everything they need to bring more magic to their routine. The fair is open every day from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
500 new elevators: program of 2024 reaches it final stage
Totally, 500 elevators will be replaced with new ones in Yerevan this year. 460 of them have already been installed. 4.6 billion drams have been allocated from the community budget for this important program aimed at ensuring the safety and comfort of residents.
"Back and Forth with Kiko" Exhibition Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Prominent Istanbul-Armenian Poet Zahrad
In the "Hay Art" Center, an exhibition titled "Back and Forth with Kiko" has opened, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the renowned Istanbul-Armenian poet Zahrad. This exhibition was organized at the initiative of Yerevan Municipality. Zahrad (Zareh
Lights on City’s Main Christmas Tree Ceremoniously Lit in Republic Square
On December 8, during a solemn event in Republic Square, the lights of the main Christmas tree of the capital were lit, marking the beginning of the New Year's festive atmosphere. Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan participated in the festive event.
Safe, Accessible, and Comfortable: Yerevan’s Transportation System Undergoes Reforms
When using public transport, passengers now have three payment options: QR code tickets, 100-dram coins, and bank cards. The transition to a unified ticketing system starting January 1 is not always clear and acceptable to Yerevan residents, and some kind of resistance can be noted.
Event dedicated to International Volunteer Day
The event dedicated to International Volunteer Day was held on December 6, 2024, at the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs of Yerevan Municipality. The event aimed to encourage volunteer activities among young people. Young people who came up with innovative projects were awarded for the