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Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan: energy security, regional peace and values-versus-interests dilemma
53+ min ago (645+ words) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has visited Baku for a working visit. Analysts say the trip could help advance the South Caucasus peace process, diversify Europe's energy supplies and strengthen economic ties. The visit is von der Leyen's…...
"Circling above 'Annexation Airport'": Georgian expert says Russia has adopted a new regional strategy
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (1248+ words) Russia's New Policy in the South Caucasus The full-scale war that Russia is waging in Ukraine has forced Moscow to reconsider the mechanisms it uses to preserve its influence across the post-Soviet space, particularly in the South Caucasus. In an…...
Georgia expresses concern over agreement between Russia and Tskhinvali
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (471+ words) Georgia's Foreign Ministry issued a strongly worded statement on 2 July following the 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions. According to Georgia's Foreign Ministry, "the Georgian delegation strongly criticised the agreement signed in May 2026 between Russia and the Tskhinvali occupation regime,…...
'We are not discussing the Trump Route project with Russia' " Armenia's deputy foreign minister
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (661+ words) We are not discussing TRIPP [the Trump Route project] with the Russian side," Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan said in response to journalists" questions about recent statements from Moscow. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin had said that the…...
Russia renews call for Georgia to sign non-use of force agreement at Geneva talks
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (439+ words) After the 67th round of the Geneva International Discussions, Russia's Foreign Ministry said Moscow remained committed to the talks and again called for a legally binding agreement on the non-use of force between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The discussions took…...
Missing persons from the Karabakh conflict/JAMnews
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (838+ words) An international conference on missing persons in Baku heard that Azerbaijan has returned the remains of more than 2, 000 Armenian soldiers to Armenia and proposed creating a joint DNA database. Bomberger welcomed the progress in the peace process between Baku and…...
Georgian president attends Khamenei's funeral
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (42+ words) JAMnews Georgian president attends Khamenei's funeral Representatives of other countries in the region, including Turkey, Azerbaijan and Armenia, will also attend the mourning ceremony. Receive updates twice a week on the latest news from the South Caucasus...
Mobile phone ban in Azerbaijani schools/JAMnews
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (433+ words) New rules approved by Azerbaijan's Science and Education Minister Emin Amrullayev on the use of mobile phones and electronic devices in preschool groups and general education schools have come into force. Under the rules, students may not use mobile phones,…...
Georgia's president to attend funeral of Ali Khamenei
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (155+ words) President Mikheil Kavelashvili, together with leaders from across the region, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia and other countries, will attend the funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran," the administration said. An in-depth interview with a US foreign policy expert…...
Armenia to register mobile phone IMEI numbers: Experts warn of risks
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1025+ words) The Armenian government plans to introduce a unified system to register and monitor the IMEI numbers of mobile phones. If the system comes into force, only phones that have entered the country legally or have been registered will be able…...