Tigran's Candidate is Vanadzor's 'Goji' - 'Hraparak'

'Hraparak' newspaper reports: 'The newly formed union of Tigran Urikhanyan and Tigran Arzakantsyan will also submit a nomination to participate in the Vanadzor elections. Their candidate is known in the city by the nickname 'Goji,' Karen Edaryan. The latter has previously been the bodyguard of former mayor Samvel Darbinyan. His name has been mentioned in various high-profile stories.

After the defeat in Goris, the authorities are discussing the change of candidates for community leaders. Specifically, in Vanadzor, it has been understood that the chances of Governor Aram Khachatryan are slim, and they decided to promote lecturer and businessman Manvel Opyan. However, after long discussions, they have backed down from that idea, and the first name on the list will apparently be Aram Khachatryan. Although it is said that other proposals have also been made, including the candidacy of Mamikon Aslanyan and even Aka.' More details in today's issue of the newspaper.