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T'rkiye's Role in NATO Grows as Europe Boosts Defense Capabilities
54+ min ago (202+ words) T'rkiye is emerging as an increasingly influential member of NATO as European countries seek to strengthen their own defense capabilities and reduce reliance on US military support. Ankara's growing importance within the alliance is being driven by the rapid expansion…...
Deadly Highway Crash in Tajikistan Leaves 11 Dead, Several Injured
54+ min ago (147+ words) A devastating multi-vehicle crash on a major highway in Tajikistan has left 11 people dead and four others injured. The accident occurred on the morning of July 2 on the Dushanbe-Kulob-Khorog highway near the village of Elok in the city of Vahdat,…...
Train Crashes Into Minibus in Ukraine, Killing Four and Injuring 13
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (122+ words) A passenger train collided with a minibus at a railway crossing in western Ukraine, leaving four people dead and 13 others injured. The crash occurred in the town of Kvasyliv in the Rivne Region, where a train struck a minibus operating…...
EU Weighs Easing Visa Rules for T'rkiye as Membership Talks Gain Momentum
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (137+ words) The European Union is discussing further visa liberalization with T'rkiye, signaling a potential breakthrough in relations between Ankara and Brussels. The issue was reportedly raised during the recent visit of EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to Ankara, The Caspian…...
Armenian PM Backs Power Links With Azerbaijan, T'rkiye to Boost Energy Security
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (265+ words) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that building electricity transmission lines with Azerbaijan and T'rkiye would play a key role in strengthening Armenia's energy security and supporting the country's green transition. Speaking alongside European Commission President Ursula von der…...
EU Unveils "18 Million Package to Boost Armenia's Trade and Exports
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (211+ words) The European Commission will soon provide Armenia with an additional "18 million to strengthen trade and expand the country's export capacity, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during a joint press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in…...
EU Plans Duty-Free Access for 80% of Armenia's Exports, von der Leyen Says
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (213+ words) The European Union is preparing to grant duty-free access for around 80% of Armenia's exports to the EU, a move aimed at strengthening the country's economy and accelerating trade diversification. Speaking alongside Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, European Commission…...
Armenian PM Sets 2029 Target for Visa-Free Travel to EU
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (255+ words) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says he hopes Armenian citizens will be able to travel to the European Union without visas starting in 2029, as Yerevan continues negotiations on visa liberalization with Brussels. Speaking alongside European Commission President Ursula von der…...
Armenian Parliament Speaker Announces Resignation
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (246+ words) Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan has announced that he will step down and give up his parliamentary mandate after the ruling Civil Contract party nominated a new candidate to lead the next National Assembly. Speaking to reporters, Simonyan said he…...
Georgia's Kulevi Refinery to Stop Using Russian Oil This Summer
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (222+ words) Georgia's only oil refinery, located at the Black Sea port of Kulevi, is set to stop processing Russian crude oil from August-September 2026, marking a major shift in its supply strategy. According to refinery owner Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), the facility…...