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.

In order to increase the level of participatory governance, as well as the influence of residents on decision-making in the community, the Ijevan Municipality launched the participatory budgeting process, through which the residents of the Ijevan community were given the opportunity to present ideas and programs related to the community, which could be brought to life as a result of the population’s vote. 10 million drams were allocated for the implementation of the idea.

5 idea-programs were proposed under the “Participatory Budgeting” program, of which Gor Petrosyan’s proposal received the most votes, namely to renovate Myasnikyan Street in Ijevan.

Myasnikyan Street has not been renovated for more than 30 years, as a result of which it is in a deplorable state and creates difficulties for both traffic and residents. The goal of the project is to create a safe and well-maintained street that meets modern standards.

During the 44-day Artsakh War, numerous devoted and selfless soldiers and officers inscribed their names in the military chronicles in golden letters. Among them were National Hero, Colonel Tatul Ghazaryan, and Lieutenant Colonel Armen Ohanyan. October 19 is the day of remembrance for these commanders.

At one of the northeastern military units, soldiers and officers paid tribute to the memory of the defenders of the homeland.

At the “Mother Armenia” Memorial Complex in Ijevan, state officials, family members of fallen servicemen, and community residents laid flowers in memory of all our compatriots who fell throughout history. Walking past the names of the fallen heroes brings back memories, moments, and a deep sense of gratitude directed toward the devoted defenders of the homeland.

During the 44-day Artsakh War, forty brave servicemen from the Ijevan military unit heroically fell on the battlefield. Among them were the commanders—Colonel Tatul Ghazaryan and Lieutenant Colonel Armen Ohanyan.

National Hero Colonel Ghazaryan led the battle not from a command post but on the front line, alongside his soldiers. He took the fire upon himself and gave his life defending the section of Artsakh entrusted to him. Lieutenant Colonel Armen Ohanyan’s example inspired many to continue his mission with determination—standing at the border, where, as he used to say, “our common homeland begins.”

A great patriot, caring, devoted, and selfless—this is how these servicemen, who gave their lives to their country, are remembered five years later. They knowingly chose death and became immortal.
Let us remember them today, tomorrow, and always.