Features and Analysis

Increase in drug trafficking in Armenia: Figures and comments

Armenia

June 28, 2024

The National Addiction Treatment Center warns that "non-traditional" synthetic drugs have become popular. These drugs quickly lead to addiction and subsequently cause mental disorders

"Without Azerbaijan's success, Turkey wouldn't have a unique position in the region." View from Baku

Azerbaijan

June 27, 2024

Azerbaijani political analyst Farkhad Mamedov believes that the main forces in the region are the countries themselves—Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia—even though the region is divided and lacks a pan-regional structure

Religious context of the attacks in Rostov detention center and Dagestan

Russia

June 27, 2024

"Caucasian Knot" has prepared an analysis comparing the methods of the attacks in the Rostov detention center and Dagestan

Yerevan proposes joint investigation of ceasefire violations, no response from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 26, 2024

The article includes further details on the proposal for a joint investigation of border incidents, along with commentary from a political analyst.

"Good beaches are not affordable, and free ones are dirty without amenities." Beach season in Baku

Azerbaijan

June 26, 2024

Most of our interviewees say they go to public beaches mainly because there is no entrance fee

"Armenia – a potential candidate for EU membership." Opinion from Yerevan

Armenia

June 26, 2024

Political scientist Robert Gevondyan on Armenia's chances of joining the EU, the challenges ahead, and why the authorities are hesitant to submit a membership application

"Armenia's recognition of Palestine is the right and balanced decision." Opinion from Yerevan

Armenia

June 25, 2024

Armenian experts say that recognizing Palestine will negatively affect Armenian-Israeli relations; however, these relations "were not particularly positive" even before

Armenia discusses plans for holding a referendum on EU accession

Armenia-EU

June 22, 2024

Four pro-Western parties propose to hold it in the coming months. During parliamentary hearings, the feasibility of this step was discussed together with political scientists and representatives of civil society

Azerbaijani Parliament has requested early parliamentary elections from the president

Azerbaijan

June 21, 2024

The "ReAl" party is preparing to finalize the list of candidates for deputies in the coming days, while the chairman of the APFP is convinced that preparations are underway for "stealing the upcoming parliamentary elections from the people"

10 thousand families with children received housing assistance in Armenia

Armenia

June 20, 2024

This government program is aimed specifically at providing housing for families with children. It has been in effect since 2020 and will continue until 2026

Abkhazian tour guides don't want to allow Russian colleagues on their territory

Abkhazia

June 20, 2024

According to their estimates, allowing Russian guides into the local tourism industry will leave 13% of Abkhazia's population without a means of livelihood.

Two conferences on Ukraine: Has Azerbaijan's position changed? Commentary from Baku

Azerbaijan

June 20, 2024

Analysts at CSSC believe that there is no ambiguity in Azerbaijan's position. By participating in the Berlin conference, the country once again reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine

Rising fruit prices in Azerbaijan: Experts blame weather and exports to Russia

Azerbaijan

June 19, 2024

The average price has risen from about $2 to $5. Experts cite several possible reasons, including weather conditions and increased exports to Russia

"Random successes": Azerbaijani cinema today

Modern art in the Caucasus

June 19, 2024

Film critic Haji Safarov believes that for the development of the film industry in Azerbaijan, political will of the state and dedication to a common goal among those working in this field are necessary

"Yerevan сould gain more": On military contracts with France

Armenia

June 19, 2024

According to political analyst Robert Ghevondyan, deepening defense cooperation with France does not imply dependence on Paris, as was the case with Moscow

For a secure retirement: Cumulative pensions in Armenia

Armenia

June 18, 2024

The pension system was introduced 10 years ago, yet people are still not well-informed about it. As a result, 98.5% of participants have not chosen their pension fund independently.

"They will track people's every move": On the installation of surveillance cameras in Armenia

Armenia

June 17, 2024

Media expert Samvel Martirosyan views this legislative initiative as "a disproportionate intrusion into citizens' private lives."

Why is the ceasefire being violated on the border with Armenia? A view from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 17, 2024

Azerbaijani political analyst Elkhan Shahinoglu believes that instead of creating a "joint commission" to establish the facts regarding the shelling of Nakhchivan, Pashinyan should demand a report from his defense minister on what happened

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