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…
Armenia faces concerns ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7th, as an unnamed political opposition group is reportedly planning to transport voters from Russia. An independent election observation group, Independent Observer, has warned of this activity, citing the booking of numerous buses and minibuses primarily for the period ending May 31st through June…
The Moscow Western District Military Court has handed down life sentences to 15 individuals involved in the devastating terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the Moscow region. This occurred on 22 March 2024, resulting in the tragic deaths of 150 people, including six children, and injuries to over 600. Among those…
The debate in the European Parliament centered on the situation in georgia, specifically addressing political repression and the detention of political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime. Concerns were raised regarding the treatment of opposition figures, journalists, and civil society activists, with accusations of a politically motivated crackdown. Transparency International highlighted new legislation criminalizing critical…
Chechnya’s Kadyrov condemns what he describes as a treacherous attack on Iran during Ramadan. Photo: officials Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of Chechnya, has strongly condemned the US and Israel’s actions regarding Iran, labeling them a ‘treacherous attack’ targeting the Islamic world during the holy month. He also expressed his sorrow over the assassination of Iran’s former…
The commander of Turkey’s Land Forces, Metin Tokel, recently visited the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, signaling Turkey’s readiness to offer military support to Azerbaijan. He stated that Turkey would provide assistance aligned with the Shusha Declaration, a mutual defense agreement established in June 2021 between turkey and azerbaijan. This visit, occurring amidst heightened regional tensions due…
Georgia 11.03.2026 International Press Institute: ‘New laws in Georgia threaten to paralyse independent media’ Tbilisi Share Share The International Press Institute (IPI) has issued a sharp critique of a recently adopted legislative package by the Parliament of Georgia. This package significantly restricts the receipt of international funding and cooperation with international partners, introducing potential criminal…
The ongoing war in Iran is generating both optimism and apprehension among Azerbaijanis. I recall a childhood song, ‘Ayrilig’ (‘Separation’), referencing the Kudaferin bridges across the river Araz, symbolizing the division of Azerbaijan. This song became a prevalent motto during the late 1980s and early 1990s, particularly after the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, but faded into…
Cem Özdemir, a German politician of Circassian heritage, will become the next Minister-President of baden, following his Green party’s narrow victory in the state elections on March 8th. The Greens formed a coalition with Chancellor Fredrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the southwestern state, which is Germany’s third-largest. This alliance successfully countered the far-right…
The osce delegation’s visit to georgia in march 2026 was marked by a significant setback. Despite prior efforts to arrange meetings, the international group was denied access to detained protesters during their stay. This occurred shortly after the osce’s Moscow mechanism was activated, establishing a fact-finding mission to investigate alleged democratic regression within the country….