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YEREVAN – On the evening of November 10, 2026, municipal authorities in Yerevan carried out the demolition of 14 kiosks located in the vicinity of the Komitas market. The action was part of an ongoing city initiative aimed at sidewalk renovation and the removal of unauthorized structures.
Legality of the Demolition
Suren Varosyan, head of the Arabkir administrative district, stated that the demolition was conducted legally. According to Varosyan, the kiosks had been constructed years ago on land-use agreements that had since expired. He noted that the structures did not possess property certificates.
“The demolition is being carried out within the framework of sidewalk renovation programs,” Varosyan explained during the site visit. “The process will be extensive, as it does not concern only these specific kiosks. It will be a continuous effort targeting all illegal structures in the area.”
Notification and Future Plans
Local authorities emphasized that all kiosk owners had been notified well in advance. District officials, including the head of the district and his deputies, had reportedly been working with the owners for several months to ensure they were prepared to vacate the premises and remove their merchandise.
When asked about the provision of alternative spaces for the affected business owners, the district head indicated that no negotiations regarding relocation had taken place. Upon completion of the demolition and clearing of the site, the municipal government plans to initiate a comprehensive landscaping and improvement project for the area.
The demolition of these kiosks is part of a broader municipal effort to regulate urban infrastructure in Yerevan, which has recently faced public criticism regarding traffic congestion and urban planning management.
Source: Pastinfo.am
