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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.