Gyumri rejected Pashinyan

Corruption scandal in Armenia: mayor of Gyumri detained

Armenia

October 20, 2025

Gyumri mayor Vardan Gukasyan and seven others have been detained on suspicion of extortion and bribery. All details known at the time of publication, including reactions from authorities and the opposition.

'Gyumri — foothold of counterrevolution': opposition candidate elected mayor of Armenia’s second-largest city

Politics in Armenia

April 16, 2025

Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan is convinced that the opposition is using Gyumri as “a springboard for regime change and the return of a criminal, corrupt system.”

Did Gyumri residents 'reject' Pashinyan? Municipal elections in Armenia’s second-largest city

Armenia

March 31, 2025

The ruling Civil Contract party received the largest share of votes — 36.8%. However, this is not enough for its candidate to become mayor.