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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

July 21, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Russia's smear campaign against Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Russia

‘Smear campaign’ in Russian media and Azerbaijani foreign minister’s Moscow visit: What’s changing?

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 17, 2026

Bayramov's visit to Moscow signals that official dialogue continues, despite an ongoing information confrontation.

Azerbaijan's withdrawal from the Council of Europe

Abzas Media case

Azerbaijan's withdrawal from Council of Europe: sovereignty strategy and possible consequences

Abzas Media case

July 17, 2026

The article provides a fact-based analysis of the Azerbaijani government's official position, critical and international assessments, and the potential consequences of the country's possible withdrawal from the Council of Europe.

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

Armenia begins ratifying TRIPP agreement with US: foreign minister outlines key details

Armenia-USA

July 16, 2026

The Armenian government has approved the framework agreement on cooperation under the Trump Route project and submitted it to the Constitutional Court. The court will rule on whether the agreement complies with the constitution, after which parliament must ratify it.

Slovak president visits Azerbaijan to discuss energy, trade and Karabakh reconstruction

Azerbaijan

July 15, 2026

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini's visit to Azerbaijan. The visit is seen as a continuation of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Ilham Aliyev on leaving the Council of Europe

Azerbaijan may quit Council of Europe, Aliyev says at Shusha media forum

Azerbaijan

July 13, 2026

At the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum, he also spoke about support for Ukraine, the repeal of Section 907, increasing gas exports to Europe, and relations with the US, the EU, France and Russia.

Can Islamic finance and green transition drive Azerbaijan's diversification strategy?

Azerbaijan

July 13, 2026

As the country's economic stability can no longer rely solely on oil, attracting sustainable sources of investment has become essential.

Azerbaijan-Georgia energy bridge: 20-year deal to boost South Caucasus integration

Azerbaijan-Georgia

July 13, 2026

Azerbaijan and Georgia have signed a 20-year agreement on electricity supplies and transit.

Opinion: TRIPP and Middle Corridor are central to US strategy in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan-USA

July 09, 2026

During his visit to Baku, Steve Daines met President Ilham Aliyev, Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov and SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf.

Criticism of Russia at Azerbaijani conference

Russia faces criticism over ethnic discrimination at state-backed conference in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 08, 2026

The conference participants urged Russia to recognise Circassian genocide and end deployment of ethnic minorities to Ukraine

Meydan TV trial: 'Journalists arrested, but not those behind financial dealings'

Azerbaijan

July 06, 2026

The Meydan TV trial resumed after a three-month break before a new panel of judges and a new state prosecutor.

Armenia begins restoring railway on its own

Armenia launches independent restoration of railway to Turkish and Azerbaijani borders

Armenia-Azerbaijan

July 03, 2026

The work covers the Gyumri-Akhurik section and the Yeraskh route. Yerevan had previously asked Russia to restore them because a Russian company operates Armenia's railways under a concession agreement.

Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan: energy security, regional peace and values vs interests dilemma

Azerbaijan-EU

July 02, 2026

The visit has also reignited debate over balancing human rights concerns with economic interests

Missing persons from the Karabakh conflict

Baku conference on missing persons: 'Armenia has not responded to Azerbaijan's DNA proposal'

Armenia-Azerbaijan

July 01, 2026

Azerbaijan says it has so far returned the remains of more than 2,000 Armenian soldiers.

Mobile phone ban in Azerbaijani schools: Improving attention at what cost?

Azerbaijan

July 01, 2026

Under the new rules, students may not use mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other portable electronic devices during lessons

Will Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide affect region? Views from Baku

Azerbaijan

June 30, 2026

Experts describe the decision as a sign of Azerbaijan's declining importance in Israel's Middle East agenda, an election gesture and an unfair move towards Turkey