Yerevan’s Turbulent Power Struggle: Mayor Avinian Faces Backlash Over Violent District Chief as Coalition Tensions Rise
Yerevan, Armenia — Tensions within the Yerevan municipal government are rising as Mayor Tigran Avinian faces increasing pressure to address the controversies surrounding the district chief of Nor Nork, Tigran Ter-Margarian. Despite public outcry following Ter-Margarian’s involvement in a violent incident, Avinian has indicated no intention to dismiss him. The mayor is cautious not to jeopardize his precarious majority on the municipal council, which was secured through a coalition with the Hanrapetutyun (Republic) party after …