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June 13, 2021

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Nagorno-Karabakh

Post-war life of displaced residents of Nagorno-Karabakh

Nagorno-Karabakh

June 12, 2021

Over six months ago, war forced many residents to leave Nagorno-Karabakh. JAMnews sheds light on stories, hopes, dreams, and fears about future

15 Armenian military in exchange for minefield maps

Azerbaijan-Armenia

Azerbaijan swaps 15 Armenian soldiers for landmine map

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 12, 2021

Azerbaijan has exchanged 15 Armenian soldiers for the maps of minefields in the territory of the Agdam region, which came under the control of Azerbaijan after the second Karabakh war

Baku fell ill with football - Photo report

Azerbaijan

Baku football fever. Photo

Azerbaijan

June 12, 2021

As the European Football Championship in Baku has begun, the city got hit with football fever. Watch as our correspondent walks the streets of the capital just several hours before the first match starts.

Storks of Ghukasavan: permanent residents of an Armenian village

Armenia

June 12, 2021

On one of the streets, there are stork nests by every house, and some of them stay here even in cold winters

What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 1: Parki Ar Minda, waste reduction and recycling

Georgia

June 12, 2021

What to do once your bin is full? Is it possible to shop without using plastic bags in Georgia? JAMnews podcast, episode one: waste reduction and recycling with 'Parki Ar Minda'

Sells fish and aquarium accessories in Stepanakert

Armen and his 'Aqua World' in Stepanakert

Armenia

June 12, 2021

Armen Hakobyan's life is now closely tied with his dream business - the Aqua World store in Stepanakert, in the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, where he sells fish and aquarium accessories.

Akhra Avidzba received three years probation

Abkhaz political activist sentenced to three years of probation

Abkhazia

June 12, 2021

Abkhazia's most notorious political activist Akhra Avidzba was sentenced to three years of probation. Avidzba largely attributed this to the journalists who covered his story

Trip to Armenia's hidden lakes. Video

June 11, 2021

Vlogger Ester Zakaryan visits Armenia's hidden lakes in the villages of Tavush and Artsvaberd. Learn more about her trip here

New law obliges Abkhaz officials to declare income

Abkhazia

June 11, 2021

After several years of struggle, a citizen's initiative against corruption has achieved the passing of a law that will oblige Abkhaz officials to declare their income

Vox-pop: does everyone want to get Covid passport in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan

June 11, 2021

Shopping centers, gyms, beaches and temples have reopened in Azerbaijan; however, one can only enter them by presenting a COVID passport

What problems are Georgians in Abkhazia faced with?

Abkhazia

June 11, 2021

Ethnic Georgians form Gal region, Abkhazia, tell JAMnews about the shortage of agriculture equipment, closed borders and other problems they are currently faced with

Russian court outlaws Navalny's organizations as 'extremist'

Alexei Navalny

June 10, 2021

Moscow City Court has recognized organizations founded by Alexei Navalny as 'extremist. From now on, any attempted activities of these organizations will be punishable by lengthy prison sentences

recording of Nikol Pashinyan's conversation

Armenian ex-president releases controversial alleged recording of PM Pashinyan

Politics in Armenia

June 10, 2021

Ex-President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan claims to have released a recording of acting PM Pashinyan discussing settlement of the Karabakh conflict with leaders of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan

Pashinyan is ready to give his son in exchange for prisoners

PM Pashinyan: I am ready to exchange my son for all Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 09, 2021

A wave of outrage was set off after Pashinyan had stated that he was ready to give up his son in exchange for all Armenian soldiers detained in Baku after the second Karabakh war.

Azerbaijani MP proposes 'renting' Zangezur corridor from Armenia to connect to Nakhichevan exclave

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 09, 2021

Azerbaijani MP has proposed to rent the Zangezur corridor from Armenia to connect with the Nakhichevan exclave. Opposition MP claims that such practice is not prohibited by the international law

World Bank allocates $34.5 million to support vaccination in Georgia

Coronavirus

June 09, 2021

The World Bank will provide $34.5 million to support Georgia's vaccination efforts. The additional financing will be used to cover all types of costs associated with the nationwide vaccination program.

UNICEF to assist Georgia in relocating children from orphanages amidst allegations of abuse

Georgia

June 09, 2021

UNICEF is ready to assist the deinstitutionalization of children in Georgia, the organization said in a recent statement, following the scandal around the Georgian Patriarchate's orphanage in Ninotsminda

Azerbaijan detains and later releases another Armenian soldier for crossing the border

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 08, 2021

Azerbaijan detained and later released an Armenian soldier Artur Katanyan for crossing the Armenian-Azerbaijani border on June 08

What problems do children with disabilities face in Georgia?

Georgia

June 08, 2021

What kind of problems are facing children with disabilities in Georgia, and how can government contribute towards improving their situation?

Armenia-Georgia railway service to resume on June 15

Georgia

June 08, 2021

On June 15, the Yerevan-Tbilisi-Batumi route will resume operating, Georgia's Minister of Economy has announced. Negotiations are also underway with the Azerbaijan Railways

First violations detected as election campaign starts in Armenia

Politics in Armenia

June 07, 2021

With early parliamentary elections being scheduled for June 20, the pre-election campaign in Armenia has finally been launched. Here is all you need to know about the first forecasts and campaign violations

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