Yerevan City Hall Denies Involvement in ‘Ararat’ Tennis Courts Sealing
Yerevan City Hall has officially denied any involvement in the sealing of the ‘Ararat’ tennis courts. This statement comes after gates to the courts were sealed yesterday morning, leading to speculation about the City Hall’s role in the operation.
Artur Karapetyan, spokesperson for Yerevan City Hall, stated in an interview with ‘Pastinfo’ that these actions were not coordinated with the municipality. He emphasized that any interpretations or assumptions suggesting that the City Hall intends to seize the territory through the Investigative Committee (IC) or undertake any actions in the area are unfounded and do not correspond to reality.
City Hall Learned of the Actions from the Media
Karapetyan noted that the City Hall had no prior information regarding the sealing and learned about the developments from the media. Subsequently, they were informed that the Investigative Committee was carrying out the actions.
“We did not approve these actions, nor did we submit any reports ourselves,” Karapetyan clarified, adding that for further details, inquiries should be directed to the Investigative Committee.
Background of the Event
The sealing of the ‘Ararat’ tennis courts’ gates occurred yesterday morning, 2026-06-16, prompting immediate public and media attention. The incident sparked discussions and various theories regarding the motives and entities behind the actions. The City Hall’s statement aims to clarify its position and distance itself from the ongoing investigation.
Ongoing Investigations by the Investigative Committee
While Yerevan City Hall has denied its involvement, the Investigative Committee is reportedly conducting operations related to the ‘Ararat’ tennis courts. The nature and scope of these investigations remain undisclosed by the IC, leaving many questions unanswered regarding the future of the tennis complex.
This development is part of a broader context of legal and property-related news in Armenia. Recent reports from ‘Pastinfo’ have covered various legal proceedings, including cases related to criminal chronicles, administrative law, and property disputes. The City Hall’s proactive denial suggests a sensitive situation surrounding the ‘Ararat’ tennis courts.
The public awaits further clarification from the Investigative Committee regarding the reasons behind the sealing of the ‘Ararat’ tennis courts and any potential legal implications for the property or its management.
Source: https://www.pastinfo.am/hy/news/2026/06/16/421000/1971865
