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

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

EU chief visits Yerevan with pledge to 'open doors' for Armenian exports

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Yerevan to express support amid Russian trade restrictions, pledging preferential access for Armenian exports to the EU market.

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

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

'Message to Turkey and Armenian diaspora': Opinion from Yerevan on Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide

The Israeli government has approved the decision, but the Knesset must still vote on it. Political analyst Ruben Megrabyan says Israel has concluded that it is now influential enough to take such a step

Opinion: 'ECHR ruling is indisputable historical fact'

The European Court found Baku responsible for the torture and beheading of an Armenian officer during the April 2016 war. Lawyer Ara Ghazaryan says “the ruling reveals the true face of the war.”

Public apology videos emerge as new pressure tactic in Azerbaijan

How apology videos work – and why almost anyone can become a target.

Shortage of sign language interpreters leaves deaf Armenians without access to education

Imprisoned Azerbaijani activist: ‘It is time to repeal Section 907 and declare a broad amnesty for sake of peace’

The civic activist argues that portraying civil society leaders, activists, human rights defenders and journalists as a threat to the authorities creates an imaginary and far-fetched danger.

Assassination plot against Nikol Pashinyan: real or hybrid threat?

A video has appeared online in which five masked men claim that Pashinyan “gave up Artsakh and will answer for it”. Armenian political analysts do not rule out the possibility that the footage was filmed in Russia.

Opinion: What MEDİA roundtable in Baku revealed about ‘president’s peace strategy’

‘Promoting peace internationally’: a state body regulating the media focused less on the challenges facing journalism and more on how to communicate the president’s message.

Opinion: Meloni’s Baku visit shows Europe balancing values and energy needs

The issues discussed by the leaders of Italy and Azerbaijan showed that the talks went beyond bilateral ties. They pointed to the South Caucasus’s growing role in Europe’s energy supply, transport connectivity and security.

Why did Azerbaijan suspend relations with European Parliament, and what does it actually change?

The move was triggered by a European Parliament resolution on Armenia that also includes references to Azerbaijan. Baku described those provisions as biased and undermining the peace process

'It is false to claim that former Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan is not taking part in election' - Nikol Pashinyan

According to Pashinyan, Sargsyan is “taking part” in the elections by backing the pro-Russian “Strong Armenia” party

'Hint of discontent': Armenia’s foreign minister skips Antalya diplomatic forum

According to Turkologist Nelli Minasyan, the Armenian side is signalling its dissatisfaction with Turkey’s failure to implement the agreements reached.

Why journalists are leaving the profession: three personal stories from Armenia

Why have experienced journalists chosen to leave the profession? We asked them directly.

'Opposition forces are parties of war,' says Armenia’s parliament speaker

Following Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Alen Simonyan says voters in the 7 June elections will have to choose between peace and a possible war

'This is not peace, but defeatism': a dissenting view on Armenia’s security strategy

Comment by CIS affairs expert Lilit Grigoryan

What's next for Armenians imprisoned in Azerbaijan — and could Ilham Aliyev release them?

Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan has said that “negotiations will not stop until the last Armenian detainee is returned”, a position that differs sharply from that of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.