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Yerevan vox pops: what residents say on peace with Azerbaijan

April 27, 2026

The Armenian-Azerbaijani border has been calm for two years, with no exchange of fire. Both governments say peace has been established. But what do Yerevan residents think?

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April 27, 2026

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Zelensky in Azerbaijan: possible Ukraine-Russia talks in Baku, alongside other developments

War in Ukraine

April 26, 2026

Six agreements were signed, and discussions focused on cooperation in counter-drone technologies and joint production in the defense industry. The timing of the visit also carries particular political significance

Azerbaijan

'Operation Surah Yasin' — third article by Azerbaijani historian Jamil Hasanli

Azerbaijan

April 24, 2026

Officials sent detailed reports to the KGB on a “successful” operation carried out on 26 December 1959.

Opinion: Is Azerbaijan to blame for the delay in normalising relations between Turkey and Armenia?

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 23, 2026

Alen Simonyan says Azerbaijan is slowing the normalisation of Turkey–Armenia relations

New law on social media in Azerbaijan: how the authorities are strengthening control over society

Politics in Azerbaijan

April 23, 2026

Fines, arrests, and control over social media users — the new restrictions affect not only bloggers, but all users

TRIPP: Will a transport link between Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan be realised?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 22, 2026

The project faces significant security and financing risks amid tensions between Iran and the United States

How Israel helped Azerbaijan uncover Iran’s plot to attack Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline

Azerbaijan-Iran

April 21, 2026

Israeli agencies — Mossad, Shin Bet and the Israel Defense Forces — are reported to have jointly taken part in the operation to uncover the IRGC-linked terrorist network.

'Armenia as a bridge to Europe' — deputy foreign minister speaks at forum in Turkey

Armenia

April 20, 2026

Vahan Kostanyan joined counterparts from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia in Antalya for a panel discussion on the South Caucasus as an emerging strategic hub

'Anti-religious campaigns in USSR ran parallel to fight against American jazz' — second article by Azerbaijani historian

Azerbaijan

April 20, 2026

In the USSR, the campaign against religion was carried out in parallel with the crackdown on American jazz and youth subcultures.

Deal on Azerbaijani plane downed by Russian air defences: Baku drops demand to punish those responsible

Azerbaijan-Russia

April 16, 2026

A joint statement by the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Russia officially acknowledges the “unintentional downing” of an AZAL passenger plane in December 2024

Rights groups on the Afghan Sadygov case

Rights groups on Afghan Sadygov case: 'Georgia violated ECHR ruling'

Azerbaijan-Georgia

April 15, 2026

Social Justice Centre statement on the deportation of an Azerbaijani journalist from Georgia

Religion in Soviet Azerbaijan: between Allah and the KGB — historian Jamil Hasanli’s first article

Azerbaijan

April 15, 2026

The historian writes that in Soviet Azerbaijan, religion — including Islam and its followers — went through a difficult and dramatic path

Economic trends in the South Caucasus: why Azerbaijan is slowing while its neighbours grow faster

Azerbaijan

April 14, 2026

Azerbaijan’s economy contracted by 0.3% in real terms year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026

What Armenian experts’ visit to Azerbaijan means for the region’s peace agenda: a view from Baku

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 14, 2026

The fourth bilateral meeting under the “Bridge of Peace” initiative was held in Gabala on 10–12 April

'On security, we are in the same boat': Armenian experts on visit to Azerbaijan

Armenia-Azerbaijan

April 14, 2026

Participants in the Peace Bridge initiative have returned to Yerevan and shared their impressions with journalists after their trip to Gabala and meetings with Azerbaijani partners

Azerbaijan’s Hijab Debate: Constitutional Rights vs School Restrictions

Azerbaijan

April 13, 2026

The practice of barring female students wearing the hijab from attending classes has once again resurfaced in Azerbaijani schools

19 Armenian experts arrive in Azerbaijan as fourth 'Bridge of Peace' meeting begins

Armenia

April 10, 2026

Together with 20 Azerbaijani experts, they are taking part in the “Bridge of Peace” initiative, in its fourth meeting, which takes place alternately in each country

"Georgia deported journalist Sadygov to avoid protests during Azerbaijan’s president’s visit” - view from Baku

Azerbaijan-Georgia

April 09, 2026

“Afghan Sadygov has been criticizing Ilham Aliyev’s government for years and is known for his protest activities”

Flooded Baku ahead of urban planning forum: why the city struggles with every rainfall

Azerbaijan

April 09, 2026

Baku and Absheron’s water supply and sewage systems were built in the 1980s, while population numbers and the number of settlements have increased since then

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