South Caucasus countries in World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia update
On 31 march, the World Bank group published its economic forecast on the countries of Europe and Central Asia.
Sergey Kopyrkin on Armenian-Russian relations
Russia’s ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin spoke to the press on the current issues on the Armenian-Russian relations, including the upcoming snap elections, military cooperation and Covid-19 vaccination.
Fitch affirms Armenia’s credit rating at B+ with a stable outlook
According to Fitch Ratings, Armenia's 'B+' IDRs reflect fairly high government and external indebtedness, relatively weak external finances and geopolitical tensions that have the potential to escalate into military conflict.
The Geopolitics of Railways in South Caucasus
In the South Caucasus new railways and trade corridors emerge, while abandoned routes are being revived. In Georgia’s case the potential gains are not as clear cut though. The country benefits from being the only connection route between Armenia and Russia.
Pashinyan announces his resignation as Armenia’s Prime Minister; Constitutional Court rules in Kocharyan’s favour
Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his plans to resign in April in order to hold early elections. He would continue to serve as the country’s interim PM until the scheduled snap elections on 20 June.
IFC study on women entrepreneurship in Armenia
On 26 March, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which is a member of the World Bank Group, published its study on women entrepreneurship in Armenia.
Covid-19-Update für den Südkaukasus
Die Intensivstationen in Armenien seien voll und Dutzende von Patienten mit den Symptomen des Virus müssten warten, bis sie an die Reihe kommen, um ins Krankenhaus eingeliefert zu werden.
Kriegsrecht in Armenien aufgehoben; Antikorruptionsausschuss ersetzt den Sonderermittlungsdienst
Die Abgeordneten der Oppositionsparteien argumentierten, dass das Kriegsrecht nach einem von Russland vermittelten Waffenstillstand, der den Zweiten Bergkarabach-Krieg am 10. November 2020 beendete, nicht mehr notwendig sei.
Covid-19 update in South Caucasus
While healthcare experts voice concern about the current epidemiological situation in Armenia, the government is unlikely to introduce another lockdown. Meanwhile in Georgia, health officials continue to express their concerns for the slow vaccination process in the country.
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH»
Ramzan Kadyrov Addresses World Muslims, Pope's Apology, His Chance to be Elected Russian President, "Zelenskyy's Trial in Chechnya"
ICG on the War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Recent Political, Social, and Economic Changes in Nakhchivan
Georgian Parliament Speaker Suspends MPs’ Visits to Saakashvili
Ilham Aliyev Addresses Zangazur Corridor and Energy Capacity of Azerbaijan in New Year Speech
MEISTGELESEN
AKTUELLES
Ramzan Kadyrov Addresses World Muslims, Pope's Apology, His Chance to be Elected Russian President, "Zelenskyy's Trial in Chechnya"
ICG on the War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Parlamentspräsident von Georgien setzt Besuche von Abgeordneten bei Saakaschwili aus
Ilham Alijew spricht in seiner Neujahrsrede über den Zangazur-Korridor und die Energiekapazität Aserbaidschans
Großbritannien, VAE, Russland und Albanien verhindern Frankreichs Initiative zum Latschin-Korridor im UN-Sicherheitsrat
OPINION
The Hidden Crisis of Georgia’s Nongovernmental Sector
Azerbaijan in the post-oil era: COVID-19 impact on the economy
Political polarization and hate speech in Armenia after the Velvet Revolution
Georgian Media as a Fake News?
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