YEREVAN, February 9. /ARKA/. Traffic restrictions will be implemented on several streets in Yerevan on February 9 and 10 to ensure the safety of participants in state protocol events, the police reported. The measures coincide with the official visit of US Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, to the Republic of Armenia.
Details of the Traffic Restrictions
On February 9, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, traffic will be restricted on Baghramyan Avenue, specifically from the intersection of Baghramyan Avenue-Proshyan Street to the intersection of Baghramyan Avenue-Moskovyan Street.
Additionally, on both February 9 and 10, traffic will be restricted at various times on Abovyan Street, from the intersection of Abovyan-Tumanyan Streets to Republic Square, and on Pushkin Street, from the intersection of Pushkin-Koghbatsi Streets to Sakharov Square.
Official Apology for Inconvenience
“Dear citizens, we apologize for the temporary inconvenience caused,” the police statement read.
The US Vice President and his wife are on an official visit to Armenia from February 9-10. This evening, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is scheduled to meet with the US Vice President, after which they will make statements.
Context of the Visit and Related News
The visit underscores the growing diplomatic ties between Armenia and the United States. Recent reports from ARKA News Agency highlight several key developments:
- Nuclear Energy Cooperation: Armenia and the United States have completed negotiations on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
- Investment Programs: There are currently $1 billion worth of investment programs between Armenia and the US, according to Papoyan.
- Economic Development: The US Vice President stated that Armenia can serve as a serious pillar for economic development in the region.
- TRIPP Importance: Pashinyan and Vance emphasized the importance of TRIPP and discussed prospects for full unblocking of communications in the region.
Other Recent Economic and Social Developments in Armenia (as of February 2026)
The current period in Armenia is marked by various economic and social changes, as reported by ARKA News Agency:
- Food Price Increase: In January, food prices in Armenia increased by 2.5%.
- Industrial Production Growth: The volume of industrial production in Armenia increased by 4.7% in 2025, reaching 3.33 trillion drams.
- Birth Rate Decline: The birth rate in Armenia decreased by 4.6% in 2025, while the death rate increased by 0.5%. The decline in birth rate has been observed since January 2024.
- Pension Reimbursements: 33.3 billion drams have been returned to pensioners under the reimbursement program.
- Bridge Structure Inventory: For the first time in Yerevan, bridge structures have been inventoried, with 250 structures assessed and professional conclusions provided for their construction, reconstruction, and strengthening.
- Medical Services Receipts: Citizens will be provided with cash register receipts when using all medical services, as a draft law proposes making electronic cash registers mandatory for medical service providers.
- Fine Appeals: State bodies will not be able to appeal fines of up to 300,000 drams in the Court of Appeal, a change expected to reduce the administrative court’s workload by 30%.
- Housing for Officers: New regulations allow officers to acquire housing entirely at the expense of the state budget, up to 35 million drams.
These developments provide a broader context to the ongoing activities in Yerevan and highlight the dynamic environment in which the current official events are taking place.
