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Gyumri Sees Simultaneous Pro- and Anti-Russian Military Base Protests

Simultaneous pro- and anti-Russian military base protests took place in Gyumri, Armenia, today, resulting in heightened tensions and a significant police presence, but no arrests, revealing deep societal divisions over the base's presence.

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Opposition Parties Secure Victory in Gyumri Mayoral Election

Vardan Ghukasyan, a former mayor facing legal charges, will become Gyumri's mayor on April 16th after securing support from opposition parties, despite the ruling "Civil Contract" party's 14 mandates proving insufficient for a solo victory.

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Gyumri Election: Competing Strategies and Voter Turnout

On the final day of campaigning in Gyumri, Armenia, various political parties held rallies, with former mayor Vardan Ghukasyan pledging support for opposition candidates if they get more votes, while the "Civil Contract" party highlighted the acting mayor's achievements and addressed citizen concern...

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Armenian Parties Form Coalition for Gyumri Local Elections

Three Armenian political parties formed the "Evradashink" coalition to contest Gyumri's March 30th local elections, nominating Levon Barseghyan as their mayoral candidate, presenting a policy-focused alternative to past election trends.

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Gyumri's Housing Crisis: 2027 Deadline Unlikely

The Armenian government's plan to remove temporary housing units in Gyumri by 2027 is facing significant delays, with only a small fraction of the 2,400 units removed so far, leaving hundreds of families in precarious housing situations.

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Gyumri Holds Snap Mayoral Election Amidst Opposition Coalition Uncertainty

Snap mayoral elections took place in Gyumri, Armenia on October 1, 2023, with nine political forces competing, including "Civil Contract," "My City," and "My Strong Community." Post-election, discussions focused on potential coalition formations among opposition parties.

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Dispute over Black Fortress Ownership Reignited in Armenia

Former Gyumri mayor Samvel Balasanyan denies illegally acquiring the Black Fortress in 2012, contradicting Prime Minister Pashinyan's claim and reigniting a criminal investigation involving high-ranking officials from the 2000s; the case is now linked to upcoming local elections.

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Armenian Parliament Grants Prime Minister Power to Appoint Temporary Mayor in Gyumri

The Armenian parliament approved a bill allowing the Prime Minister to appoint a temporary mayor for Gyumri, addressing a power vacuum created after the mayor, deputy mayor, and ruling party members resigned; this raises concerns about potential abuse of power and election fairness.

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