On December 15, Christos Sophianopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to Armenia, visited Tavush Province.

During the visit, the ambassador met with Tavush Regional Governor Hayk Ghalumyan. The sides discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation between Armenia and Greece, particularly in the cultural, educational, and economic sectors, as well as prospects for expanding cooperation and implementing joint projects.

The ambassador then visited the Noyemberyan community, where he met with Community Head Arsen Aghababyan. He also met with representatives of the local Greek community, familiarized himself with their concerns, and discussed potential areas of cooperation.

As part of the visit to Noyemberyan, the ambassador toured several institutions, including the Tumo Technology Center, the Koghb Art School, and the newly opened sports hall.

The visit concluded with a stop at a memorial located in a garden established jointly by residents of Noyemberyan and the local Greek community.

Three schools in border villages of Tavush Province — Sarigyugh, Voskepar, and Artsvaberd — have received essential equipment to enhance disaster risk management preparedness. The equipment was provided within the framework of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) small grant program “Disaster Risk Management Preparedness.” The program aims to increase the safety of students and teachers in schools, develop knowledge and skills in disaster risk reduction and emergency management, and strengthen resilience in the face of potential disasters.

“Japan frequently faces natural disasters, and the experience accumulated over the years can also be useful for other countries. Within the framework of the program, schools were provided with the necessary equipment and technical resources, which will contribute to improving the safety of educational institutions. In addition, the schools’ civil defense plans and schemes were reviewed and updated as needed,” said Junji Wakui, Resident Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Georgia, in an interview with Tavush Media.

Within a short period of time, the three schools in Tavush Province were equipped with fire safety panels, first aid kits, stretchers, loudspeakers, evacuation schemes, and safety signage. Evacuation plans were also developed and posted in all classrooms and designated areas.

At the conclusion of the program, a training drill was organized at Sarigyugh Secondary School focusing on the protection of staff and students in the event of a strong earthquake.

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Friendly ties and joint initiatives with sister cities from different countries are highly valued by the Ijevan community. On November 26, Ijevan hosted a delegation from its sister city, Rustavi, Georgia. The visit took place at the invitation of the Ijevan Municipality and aimed to strengthen the friendly, cultural, and partnership relations between the two cities.

The visit was organized with funding from the Austrian Development Agency and within the framework of the Council of Europe’s cross-border cooperation program “Democratic Development, Decentralization, and Good Governance in Armenia, Phase 2.” The program focuses on developing community capacities, improving the quality of governance, and expanding international partnerships. In this context, the cooperation between Ijevan and Rustavi is entering a new stage, highlighting the mutual interest of both cities in joint initiatives.

The delegation visited the Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory, where they were introduced to the production processes. After the tour, a meeting was held with representatives of Ijevan’s business, culture, and tourism sectors, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors for experience exchange, development of new projects, and stimulation of economic activity.

Continuing an established tradition, the day ended with a symbolic tree-planting ceremony at the Mother Armenia Memorial Complex in Ijevan — a gesture symbolizing the strong friendship and long-term cooperation between the two cities.

Due to scheduled maintenance work at the “Ayrum” metering station, gas supply will be temporarily suspended from 9:00 a.m. on October 29 until 9:00 p.m. on October 30.

The interruption will affect gas consumers in the Tavush region, including the town of Noyemberyan and the villages of Ayrum, Koghb, Berdavan, Haghtanak, Zorakan, Dovegh, Lchkadzor, Bagratashen, Ptghavan, Deghdzavan, Debedavan, and Archis, as well as in the Lori region’s Shnogh and Teghut communities.

Gas supply will also be halted for several industrial and commercial consumers, including “Gazard,” “Zeus,” “Kaytson,” “Debet-1,” “Debet-2,” “Spets” LLCs, “Masis Tobacco” LLC, “Levon 2” LLC, “Hovsep-Narek” LLC, “South Caucasus Railway” CJSC, Bagratashen Customs House, “Platin” LLC, “Zeolite Pro” CJSC, “Tumanian CHS” OJSC, and several individual entrepreneurs and public institutions operating in the mentioned settlements.

Gas supply will be restored gradually upon completion of the maintenance work.

On October 24, at around 08:30 a.m., a Mercedes car and a Hyundai bus collided in the administrative area of Tavush village, on the Ijevan–Berd highway.

As a result of the collision, the bus veered off the roadway and ended up in a forested area.

According to the Ministry of Health, 11 people were injured in the accident and transported to the regional medical center, where they received the necessary medical care.

The condition of 10 of the injured is reported as moderate, while one person remains in serious condition.

What does a person need to feel complete? Sometimes, all it takes is someone who listens, understands, and helps uncover one’s inner potential. Guided by this idea, a Psychological and Educational Counseling Center has been established at the YSU Ijevan Branch. Its core mission is to help individuals find inner balance, overcome psychological challenges, and live a harmonious life.

The center is unique in its format within the Tavush region, offering knowledge-based psychological services for children, adults, families, and organizations. Visitors can receive individual counseling as well as participate in educational and personal development programs.

Beyond counseling, the center also serves as a practical training platform for psychologists and psychology students, providing opportunities to deepen theoretical knowledge and gain real-life experience through workshops and research projects.

At the heart of the center lies the concept of psychological well-being. YSU Ijevan Branch aims to foster a culture of psychological support in Tavush and promote the development of emotional intelligence. This center represents a path toward self-awareness, mutual understanding, and inner harmony — paving the way for a more balanced and mindful society.

“On October 23, from 07:00, the Berd-Verin Karmiraghbyur road section will be closed to all vehicles due to construction work.

Please use the bypass road,” the Tavush regional governor’s office reported.

Additional information will be provided regarding the partial opening of the road.

The olive shoots brought from Greece back in the previous century have not only adapted to the landscape of Tavush Province but also yield abundant harvests. In the village of Bagratashen grows the olive tree — a plant not typically characteristic of our local climate. Many residents have already established large orchards.

The olive tree as the village’s calling card: Bagratashen hosted its second Olive Festival.

Author: Hranush Ananyan.

A study conducted by the Tavush Regional Prosecutor’s Office within the scope of its authority to protect state (community) interests revealed that on July 10, 2013, a contract had been signed between the Dilijan community and the “Patriotic Volunteer Union” NGO. According to the agreement, a part of the kindergarten building located at 63/2 Orjonikidze Street, Dilijan — covering an area of 286.5 square meters out of the total 1163.3 square meters of immovable property — was granted to the “Patriotic Volunteer Union” NGO for free use, with the purpose of establishing a branch of the “Young Yerkrapah” club.

The study found that the kindergarten building allocated for free use had not been utilized for its intended purpose for more than 12 years and is still not being used.

Based on a report on the alleged crime submitted by the Tavush Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a criminal case has been initiated by the Tavush Regional Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee under Article 446, Part 1 of the Criminal Code (official negligence).

During the preliminary investigation, as a result of the measures taken by the Tavush Regional Prosecutor’s Office and the Tavush Regional Investigative Department, the “Patriotic Volunteer Union” NGO’s right of free use over the 286.5-square-meter area of the kindergarten building at 63/2 Orjonikidze Street, Dilijan, was terminated. The kindergarten building has been returned to the Dilijan community.

The EU Mission in Armenia now has 200 members, representing the 25 EU Member States and Canada. This was reported by the EU Mission in Armenia.

“The European Union Mission in Armenia Observers conduct daily patrols along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, remaining committed to their mission to contribute to peace and security in the region,” the statement said.