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Vardan Ghukasyan Elected Mayor of Gyumri in Major Political Shift
In a major political change for Armenia’s second-largest city, Gyumri has a new mayor—Vardan Ghukasyan. He was elected unanimously by the...

The Armenian Report Team
Apr 16


Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party Loses Ground in Key Armenian Local Elections
Armenia’s ruling party, Civil Contract, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, faced a setback in Gyumri, the country’s second-largest...

The Armenian Report Team
Mar 31


Political Unrest in Gyumri as Majority Bloc Resigns Over Legal Disputes and Power Struggles
In Gyumri, Armenia’s second-largest city, a major shake-up in local politics is unfolding as the majority bloc within the City Council...

The Armenian Report Team
Oct 28, 2024


Pashinyan’s Government Seeks Control of Gyumri, Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Mayor Who Controls Local Council Majority
Law enforcement in Armenia has issued an arrest warrant for Samvel Balasanyan, the former mayor of Gyumri, for allegations of corruption...

The Armenian Report Team
Oct 17, 2024


Abduction of Foreigner by Russian Military in Armenia Sparks Criticism from NA Speaker
Alen Simonyan, the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of Armenia, expressed strong criticism and concern over the recent incident...

The Armenian Report Team
Dec 22, 2023


35 Years After the Devastating Earthquake in Spitak: A Reflection on Tragedy
December 7 marks the solemn 35th anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake that struck Spitak, Armenia. This seismic event ravaged 40%...

The Armenian Report Team
Dec 7, 2023


Gyumri Students Extend a Heartfelt Welcome to Their New Classmate from Artsakh
In a touching display of solidarity, a little boy from Artsakh, who was forcibly removed from his homeland of Nagorno-Karabakh due to the...

The Armenian Report Team
Oct 1, 2023