Covid-19 update in the Caucasus
At a meeting at the Chechen anti-virus headquarters, Kadyrov stated that everyone who refuses to get vaccinated should be the last to receive medical services.
Armenia-Azerbaijan border crisis: one Armenian soldier dies
On 26 May, the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a statement in relation to the death of one of its soldiers during the border standoff with Azerbaijan, calling the act a violation of the norms of international law.
Azerbaijan eases Covid-19 lockdown
Under the new rules, the country’s citizens would no longer be required to wear face masks in public places. Another rule to be introduced has to do with Covid-19 passports. Citizens would be required to present Covid-19 passports to enter sports and recreational centres.
Robert Kocharyan unveils election plans
Speaking on the consequences of the Second Karabakh War, Kocharyan noted that any military encroachment on the country would be impossible if the country would have led the right policy.
Large protest breaks out in Tbilisi against the construction of the Namakhvani hydropower plant
On 23 May, thousands of protesters gathered in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, setting up tents to block First Republic Square in an effort to stop the construction of the Namakhvani hydropower plant.
Armenia and Iran enhance transport cooperation
The talks held in Yerevan and Tehran came amid the continuing Armenian-Azerbaijani border standoff. Armenia’s acting Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan and the Iranian ambassador in Yerevan, Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri, also discussed the matter when they met on 24 May.
Georgia and US sign $65 million grant agreement
On 21 May, a grant agreement was signed between Georgia and the United States, based on which the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide Georgia with a grant of up to $67 million, with the possibility of increasing it to $330 million.
Armenia-Azerbaijan border crisis: contents of the secret document leaked
On 20 May, the Armenian media leaked the full content of the “secret document” which was circulating through the internet (Caucasus Watch reported), which authenticity was confirmed by the Yerevan authorities.
Aliyev on the prospects of regional development and cooperation in South Caucasus
On 20 May, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev participated at a video conference where he addressed a variety of issues including Azerbaijan-Armenia relations, as well as the engagement of the US, EU, and other powers in the region after the Second Karabakh War.
World Bank grants $65 million loan to Azerbaijan
The project would provide safe, efficient and climate resilient transport connectivity and improve market accessibility along the Salyan-Bilasuvar road in the south of the country.
Pashinyan states that a new document might be signed between Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia
The two opposition parties represented in the outgoing Armenian parliament, Prosperous Armenia and Bright Armenia, demanded an emergency session of the National Assembly.
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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