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Armenia’s pivot to the EU

New Eastern Europe · July 8, 2025

On March 26th 2025 the Armenian parliament passed a law declaring its intention to apply for membership of the European Union. Although the law does not constitute a formal application for EU membership, it is a clear signal of Armenia’s...

Abkhazia Works to Deepen Ties with Syria

The Jamestown Foundation ·

Executive Summary: Officials from Abkhazia’s Foreign Ministry visited Syria on June 25 to advance political and economic ties with Damascus, highlighting ongoing diplomatic activity between the breakaway Georgian territory and one of its few...

Azerbaijan's Path To Regional Connectivity: Strategic Role Of Lazurit Corridor

MENAFN · July 8, 2025

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. Azerbaijan and Afghanistan press forward with discussions to expand the Lapis Lazuli trade route. The corridor is regarded as one of the most promising alternative routes for Afghanistan's...

Russian court sentences Georgian fighting in Ukraine to 14 years in absentia

Georgia Today · July 8, 2025

A Russian court has sentenced Georgian citizen Gela Eradze to 14 years in prison in absentia for allegedly fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, reports the Russian media, citing the Investigative Committee. The Committee claims Eradze joined a...

Georgian Dream’s war with reality

New Eastern Europe · July 8, 2025

In the shifting landscape of Georgian politics, one phrase has come to dominate political discourse in recent months: the “Global War Party”. Introduced by officials from the ruling Georgian Dream party, the term is now used regularly to discredit...

Opposition figure sees external forces behind Armenia’s politics

PanARMENIAN.Net ·

July 10, 2025 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armen Ashotyan, vice-chair of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), currently under house arrest, has reiterated that recent events in and around Armenia confirm the deep connection between domestic and...

ECHR Rules Russia Responsible for MH17 and War Crimes in Ukraine

Mezha · July 10, 2025

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Wednesday issued a landmark ruling holding Russia responsible for serious violations of international law in Ukraine, including the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014. This decision was...

The Hill: Russia loses grasp on Caucasus amid regional shifts

PanARMENIAN.Net ·

July 10, 2025 - 11:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Hill has recently published an article examining Russia’s waning influence in the South Caucasus and the shifting dynamics between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the West. The article says that “Russia has...

Azerbaijan, Slovenia discuss boosting gas supply and green energy cooperation [PHOTOS]

AzerNews · July 8, 2025

Azerbaijan and Slovenia have held high-level talks to expand bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, including the supply of Azerbaijani natural gas and green energy, Azernews reports. According to Azernews, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz...

Abu Dhabi hosts historic talks as Azerbaijan, Armenia edge closer to peace [OPINION]

AzerNews · July 10, 2025

The Garabagh conflict has been one of the most complicated issues in modern international law. It sits at the crossroads of fundamental ideals like territorial integrity and the right to self-determination. Ultimately, the idea of territorial...

The Bear Behind the Ballot: Moldova’s Election in the Shadow of War

Transitions · July 9, 2025

Moldova is targeted by Russian interference in the run-up to its crucial parliamentary election deciding its future between the EU and Russia. From ECFR. Moldova’s elections have become a nail-biting test for its European future. In the country’s...

Regime Offers No Bread, Only Spectacle Ahead of Elections - Khukhashvili

Business Media Gerogia · July 10, 2025

Political analyst Gia Khukhashvili says the Georgian Dream government is staging an anti-corruption "spectacle" to distract from its failures ahead of the elections. Speaking on TV-program Analitics, Khukhashvili cited a series of recent...

Armenia’s Prime Minister is Trapped

The California Courier ·

On June 4, 2025, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated, in response to a wide-ranging student question during a talk given at Yerevan State University, “We have lost part of our homeland, but we have gained a state.” We must assume that...

Azerbaijan ensures no additional strain on main electricity consumers

AzerNews · July 8, 2025

Fixed electricity tariffs will not impose an additional financial burden on core residential consumers. Azernews reports that this was stated by Deputy Minister of Energy Orkhan Zeynalov, during a session of the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli...

Azerbaijani deaths in Yekaterinburg reignite tensions between Baku and Moscow

Asia News · July 8, 2025

After the incident involving a plane carrying 67 people that crashed in December due to “interference” with the war in Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Russia are once again in the midst of a diplomatic crisis over a police raid. In the background is the...

Azerbaijan Railways strengthens cooperation with Chinese companies

Azertag · July 8, 2025

Baku, July 8, AZERTAC Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) Rovshan Rustamov is leading a delegation to China to explore expanded cooperation with Chinese transport and logistics companies. On July 7, during meetings with Fang Feng, Vice...

Tbilisi judge fines journalist for ‘sitting down too soon’ in court

Open Caucasus Media · July 8, 2025

Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...

Russian army major among "neutral" athletes cleared by FIE for World Fencing Championships

Ukrainska Pravda ·

Sofya Velikaya. Photo: FIE on Facebook The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has allowed a number of Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the upcoming World Championships. This was revealed in the tournament entry list published on...

Azerbaijan’s defense industry and the debate over arms transfers to Ukraine

News.Az ·

In recent days, Russian and Armenian Telegram channels and media outlets have circulated a purported court document from Ukraine, allegedly confirming arms contracts between Ukraine’s state-owned defense exporter Ukrspecexport and Azerbaijan....

"Tbilisi Acres" Sets a New Standard in Real Estate – Tamar Gaprindashvili

Business Media Gerogia · July 8, 2025

A bold new chapter is unfolding in Tbilisi's urban development. The innovative project "Tbilisi Acres" is set to redefine the capital’s real estate landscape. The project's launch was recently announced with the debut of its first citywide...