Yerevan municipality

Why is it so noisy in Armenia — and what can be done about it: views from residents and experts

Armenia

March 31, 2025

People are increasingly disturbed by constant noise — even at night. The issue has reached parliament, where lawmakers have proposed stricter regulations and heavier fines for violations.

The ex-mayor of Yerevan lost his mandate in the city council. Is it a "political vendetta"?

Politics in Armenia

February 07, 2024

Two more members of the Yerevan Council of Elders had their powers terminated due to repeated unexplained absences from meetings. The council serves as the city's "legislative body."

Moped ambulances in Yerevan: delving into benefits and drawbacks

Armenia

January 30, 2024

The authors of the initiative assure that doctors will only arrive on mopeds to offer assistance in cases where hospital treatment and patient transportation are evidently unnecessary

Elections in Yerevan: 14 political forces competing for mayor

Politics in Armenia

September 17, 2023

According to a poll conducted by the sociological organization GALLUP International, more than 20 percent of Yerevan residents are not going to vote

Who will become the mayor of Yerevan? Election campaign in the capital of Armenia

Politics in Armenia

August 23, 2023

What political forces will take part in the elections to the Council of Elders, which performs the functions of the capital's parliament, and what Yerevan residents think about them - according to the results of the opinion poll, as well as the commentary of a political technologist

Yerevan: a New Year’s without Christmas trees and decorations. Video.

Armenia

December 31, 2020

Yerevan handed over the funds allocated for New Year’s celebration for the restoration of Stepanakert which suffered much destruction during the war. Only children’s events haven’t been canceled.

Yerevan remains plagued by garbage ordeal

July 25, 2019

To reassure citizens, municipal authorities have announced the purchase of two more garbage trucks, and expects to receive more soon