Euronews enters Georgia
On 25 July the French channel Euronews and Georgian telecommunication provider Silknet have signed a deal on the creation of the Georgian branch of Euronews
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia arrests Okruashvili; Bakhtadze blames the opposition for Lari depreciation
Okruashvili returned to the political scene in Georgia a month ago when he formed the Victorious Georgia political party.
Azerbaijan and China begin expanding their cooperation
On 25 July the Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Shahin Mustafayev held discussions on the prospects of further cooperation with the Chinese delegation led by Wang Yuhang, Vice President of China CAMC Engineering
South Caucasus in the Global Firepower Index
The Global Firepower, an online source which conducts searches on military strength, published their military strength index for the year 2019.
Mnatsakanyan visited Georgia to discuss regional security issues
On 24-25 July the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan made his first official visit to neighbouring Georgia.
Russia to simplify citizenship procedures for Armenians
The biggest growing migrant community to Russia came from Armenia and Ukraine.
Georgian embassy in Germany reacts to incorrect facts about Abkhazia on a German live broadcaster
On 21 July, the German public broadcaster ARD emitted in the show “Weltspiegel” a short story on Abkhazia.
Former French Prime Minister tasked with attracting foreign investment in Armenia
The Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) appointed the former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin as a member of the governing board.
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey discuss agricultural cooperation
The three countries harbor close economic ties with the trilateral business forums taking place more than once per year since 2012.
Georgian government increased the funding of infrastructural development by 20%
On 23 July the Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze presented the 6-month report regarding the initiatives implemented within the scope of the infrastructure, education, as well as village support programs, regional projects and mountain foundations.
Switalski: EU will enhance its support for Armenia
Switalski praised the “Velvet Revolution” and the changes it brought to the country.
Armenia opens up about new weapons from Russia
"Military surprises" are to be expected.
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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
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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
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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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