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Scandal in Gyumri: Mayor Arrested Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown

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The mayor of Gyumri, Vardan Ghukasyan, has been arrested on bribery charges amidst a crackdown on government critics in Armenia. Allied with opposition leader Robert Kocharyan, Ghukasyan's detention is part of broader political and legal actions ahead of next year's parliamentary elections, raising questions about election integrity and corruption.See the Story

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100 Armed Security Officers Came to Detain the Mayor of Gyumri: There Was a Clash: EADaily

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EADaily, October 20th, 2025. More than 100 law enforcement officers with weapons came to the mayor's office of the Armenian city of Gyumri to detain the head of the city Vardan Ghukasyan, Deputy Mayor Gagik Manukyan said.See the Story

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Gyumri’s Opposition Mayor Suspended After Arrest

YEREVAN (Azatutyun.am)—An Armenian court suspended Vartan Ghukasyan as mayor of Gyumri on Tuesday as it remanded him in custody for two months one day after his arrest that sparked angry protests in the country’s second largest city. Ghukasyan, the city’s chief architect and six other local government officials were arrested three weeks after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pledged to “throw out” the mayor, who took office in April following the …See the Story

Dozens Protesting Gyumri Mayor’s Arrest Prosecuted

YEREVAN (Azatutyun.am)—Law-enforcement authorities made more arrests in Gyumri on Wednesday, raising to 37 the total number of people taken into custody in connection with Monday’s angry protests sparked by the arrest of the city’s opposition mayor. Mayor Vartan Ghukasyan, the city’s chief architect and six other persons were arrested three weeks after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pledged to oust him. They all are facing corruption accusations…California, United States · California See the Story

Explainer | Who is Vardan Ghukasyan, Gyumri’s long-time mayor now facing corruption charges? – OC Media

Explainer | Who is Vardan Ghukasyan, Gyumri’s long-time mayor now facing corruption charges? OC Media Source link The post Explainer | Who is Vardan Ghukasyan, Gyumri’s long-time mayor now facing corruption charges? – OC Media first appeared on Corruption By Cops.Nikol Pashinyan · Gyumri See the Story

Gyumri’s Opposition Mayor Suspended After Arrest

Armenia’s Teacher Certification System Faces Praise and Criticism

By Shoghik Mikayelyan and Nina Abgaryan Special to the Mirror-Spectator GYUMRI, Armenia — In 2021, Armenia introduced a system of voluntary certification for teachers, designed to assess subject knowledge and reward those who demonstrate excellence. Those who achieve top results can see their salaries rise to 300,000 drams (roughly $783) — about two and a half times higher than the average teacher’s pay. The goal was to encourage self-education …Gyumri · Gyumri Read Article

Scandal in Gyumri: Mayor Arrested Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown

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Gabrelyanov: "The arrest of the mayor of Gyumri is the beginning of an attack on a military base!": EADaily

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EADaily, October 20th, 2025. Russian media manager Aram Gabrelyanov commented on the detention of Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan in Armenia. The Russian military is based in Gyumri. According to Gabrelyanov, the country's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attacked the Russian base in this way.Gyumri · Gyumri Read Article

100 Armed Security Officers Came to Detain the Mayor of Gyumri: There Was a Clash: EADaily

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A third-space music: Hayk Melikyan on the world of Gurdjieff

Every story has a spark. For pianist Hayk Melikyan, the spark that led to his exploration of the works of Gurdjieff wasn’t a grand design, but a quiet alchemy. It began in concert halls across the world, in the curious space that would open whenever he programmed a piece by the enigmatic spiritual teacher George Gurdjieff. A stillness would fall, distinct and profound; in cities from Amsterdam to Tokyo, audiences would lean forward as one, drawn…Gyumri · Gyumri Read Article

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Armenia The Shirak Diocese’s Archbishop, Mikael Ajapahyan, has been sentenced to two years in prison, following a high-profile trial that his legal team claims is politically motivated. Attorney Ara Zohrabyan, speaking to reporters after the verdict was announced, said the ruling came as no surprise. “This outcome was predictable. Archbishop Mikael expected this and was spiritually prepared. From the beginning, he has maintained that he is the t…Gyumri · Gyumri Read Article

The Mother See considers the “Proof of Political Revenge” in Michael – The Observatorial

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin condemns the decision of the Primate of the Diocese of Shirak Mikael. Today, the court sentenced Archbishop Ajapahyan to two years in prison today. The Mother See stated that this is a fundamental violation of justice. “GERSHING. T. Mikael Archbishop An unfair verdict on Ajapahyan is another proof of […]Gyumri · Gyumri Read Article

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Scandal in Gyumri: Mayor Arrested Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown

100 Armed Security Officers Came to Detain the Mayor of Gyumri: There Was a Clash: EADaily

Gyumri’s Opposition Mayor Suspended After Arrest

Dozens Protesting Gyumri Mayor’s Arrest Prosecuted

Explainer | Who is Vardan Ghukasyan, Gyumri’s long-time mayor now facing corruption charges? – OC Media

Gyumri’s Opposition Mayor Suspended After Arrest

Armenia’s Teacher Certification System Faces Praise and Criticism

Scandal in Gyumri: Mayor Arrested Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Gabrelyanov: "The arrest of the mayor of Gyumri is the beginning of an attack on a military base!": EADaily

100 Armed Security Officers Came to Detain the Mayor of Gyumri: There Was a Clash: EADaily

A third-space music: Hayk Melikyan on the world of Gurdjieff

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The Mother See considers the “Proof of Political Revenge” in Michael – The Observatorial

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Dozens Protesting Gyumri Mayor’s Arrest Prosecuted

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Armenia’s Teacher Certification System Faces Praise and Criticism

Scandal in Gyumri: Mayor Arrested Amid Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Gabrelyanov: "The arrest of the mayor of Gyumri is the beginning of an attack on a military base!": EADaily

100 Armed Security Officers Came to Detain the Mayor of Gyumri: There Was a Clash: EADaily

A third-space music: Hayk Melikyan on the world of Gurdjieff

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The Mother See considers the “Proof of Political Revenge” in Michael – The Observatorial