Lifestyle

Sex-selective abortions decline in Armenia as birth rate drops

March 28, 2025

A data-driven analysis — and a look at Armenia’s national strategy to improve its demographic outlook, which experts call “one of the best in the world.”

Travel Azerbaijan

Nowruz in Azerbaijan: Ancient traditions of the arrival of spring. Video

Travel Azerbaijan

March 22, 2025

Dances, masks, fire. Nowruz symbolizes the arrival of spring, the awakening of nature, and the beginning of the New Year

Georgia

Tbilisi Open Air 2025 set for 24–25 May weekend

Georgia

March 21, 2025

The festival will bring together Georgian artists to reflect the ongoing developments in the country.

How women in Armenia balance family care, childcare and careers

Armenia

March 21, 2025

What employers are doing to support women with young children — and what more can be done

'Women must endure violence' — survey on gender attitudes in Georgia

Georgia

March 21, 2025

Respondents' answers have become more conservative compared to 2019.

Azerbaijan celebrates Novruz holiday

Azerbaijan

March 19, 2025

Novruz is one of Azerbaijan’s national holidays, symbolizing the arrival of spring, the awakening of nature, and the beginning of the new year.

'Many in Armenia are careless with their personal data' – expert

Armenia

March 12, 2025

Information security specialist Artur Papyan says that sometimes personal data is leaked, while at other times people themselves hand over their data to cybercriminals.

Daily life on streets of Baku: From street vendors to artists

Azerbaijan

March 11, 2025

JAMnews introduces the permanent inhabitants of Baku's streets - from street vendors to artists.

Georgia tightens drug policy for 'survival of future generations'

Georgia

March 11, 2025

The tightening of the rules will also affect marijuana.

Armenia doubles betting duty in fight against gambling addiction

Armenia

March 06, 2025

The government also plans to create a regulatory authority, the Gambling Oversight Body, which will monitor all processes in the industry.

Fatherhood clubs in Armenia: How to become attentive dad and supportive partner

Armenia

February 28, 2025

Fatherhood clubs operate in three regions of Armenia: who joins and how effective are they?

Are Armenia’s youth returning to universities? Unprecedented turnout in first round of exams

Armenia

February 26, 2025

The Center for Assessment and Testing reports that more than 11,000 applicants have taken the unified entrance exams.

Azerbaijan conducts first organ transplant from deceased donor

Azerbaijan

February 24, 2025

The number of organ donors is at least six times lower than the number of patients awaiting transplants.

Mysterious tunnels of Gyumri: What is known about them? Video

Armenia

February 21, 2025

There are many legends about the purpose and destination of these underground passages. We explore the story of a family who discovered a tunnel beneath their home and the explanations provided by experts.

Armenia introduces digital employment contract system: what are its benefits?

Armenia

February 19, 2025

From July 2025, employers can voluntarily start signing electronic contracts. From January 1, 2026, it will become mandatory.

Small business for nature’s benefit: how hotel in Georgia is cutting harmful waste

CENN

February 07, 2025

Thomas’s Cabin in Guria eliminates single-use plastic, launches eco-friendly production, and hosts environmental training.

'Blacklist' of Armenian doctors: medical errors and possible consequences

Armenia

February 07, 2025

Two personal stories: patients accuse doctors of negligence and plan to sue – a lawyer explains when they can be held accountable

Gambling in Armenia: total bets increase 17-fold since 2018

Armenia

February 04, 2025

According to the prime minister, the Armenian government is trying to restrict but cannot completely ban this activity.

Baku metro inflated transportation costs

Baku metro inflated transportation costs. Will fares decrease?

Azerbaijan

January 31, 2025

Experts believe that even if the funds misappropriated through inflated costs are returned to the budget, a reduction in metro fares is unlikely.

Private schools gain popularity in Armenia as parents seek alternatives

Armenia

January 31, 2025

Tuition fees at private schools vary depending on the curriculum and additional services. Parents have options to choose from.

Keshlya Bazaar to be demolished in February

Keshlya Bazaar demolished as traders plead for more time

Azerbaijan

January 24, 2025

Workers at Keshlya Bazaar have been given a reprieve until February 1. The market will then be demolished as it lies in the path of a highway being built under Baku's new general plan.