2026

Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, held discussions with European Council President António Costa in Baku on Wednesday. This official visit underscored growing cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union. A joint statement, comprising fifteen key points, emerged from the talks, emphasizing the importance of the relationship amidst regional instability. The statement highlighted Azerbaijan’s role as a…

The European Council president, António Costa, undertook a significant visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the war in Iran. This trip, announced several days prior, aimed to solidify Azerbaijan as a “strategically important partner” for the European Union. The agenda centered on diversifying energy sources and addressing the escalating crisis in the Middle…

Georgian Parliament cleared of encampments following a year of demonstrations by Mariam Nikuradze (Updated: about 1 hour ago) Darejan Tskhvitaria, a Georgian protester who maintained a tent outside parliament for nearly a year, was detained by police for questioning following a small fire within one of the tents during the night. Upon her return, she…

Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani president, has lauded the ongoing peace process with Armenia, asserting that “there is nothing better than peace.” However, he recently stated that Azerbaijan initially achieved peace with Armenia through force, subsequently complemented by political means. These remarks were delivered during his address at the Global Baku Forum, as reported by the…

Azerbaijan stands to gain significantly as the ongoing conflict between Iran and other Middle Eastern producers disrupts global energy supplies and drives up prices. The nation’s economy, heavily reliant on oil and natural gas, is poised to benefit from this situation. Azerbaijan’s 2026 state budget anticipates a price of $65 per barrel, with the sector…

Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the frozen EU-Georgia dialogue remains the primary obstacle to Armenia’s integration into the European Union during a speech at the European Parliament on March 12, 2026. JAMNews Yerevan reported that Pashinyan highlighted the law passed by Armenia’s parliament to initiate accession, spurred by Georgia’s candidate status. He stressed…