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Azerbaijani government’s black PR operators: Baku TV, Report and Adnan Ahmadzade

Azerbaijan

October 31, 2025

Investigations have revealed that the media outlets targeting independent journalists are backed by detained oil tycoon Adnan Ahmadzade.

'Early marriage, poverty, and stereotypes' – why many girls in Azerbaijan leave school

Azerbaijan

October 29, 2025

Education Minister: "Misconceptions like ‘a woman’s place is to bear children’ prevent girls from continuing their education"

Millions reported stolen from safe of president of Azerbaijan’s Academy of Sciences’ daughter in Germany

Azerbaijan

October 21, 2025

According to the investigation, over €1 million in cash and valuables stored in a rented German bank safe were fraudulently stolen.

Opinion: Council of Europe’s Committee Against Torture arrives in Baku - are relations with Azerbaijan improving?

Azerbaijan

October 07, 2025

The CPT’s latest visit to Baku can be seen, on one hand, as Azerbaijan’s attempt to tactically soften its stance amid mounting international pressure.

Armenia increases penalty for draft evasion to prison terms of up to five years

Politics in Armenia

October 03, 2025

Under the amendments to the criminal code approved by parliament, evading the 25-day military training can now result in penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. Social media reactions

€120 million tourism boost: Armenia launches joint project with EBRD

Armenia

July 12, 2025

Several towns and villages will see tailored infrastructure upgrades, with improvements designed to reflect their natural and cultural strengths

Armenia’s battle with plastic bags: progress or plastic illusion?

Armenia

July 11, 2025

The government adopted legislation five years ago to regulate the reduction of plastic bag production, sale, and use — but its effectiveness appears limited

Why are imported fruits and vegetables often cheaper than local produce in Armenia?

Armenia

June 16, 2025

In recent years, agricultural goods have seen the sharpest price hikes in the consumer basket

UN study: Armenians aspire to three children, but settle for one

Armenia

June 11, 2025

The UN report State of World Population 2025 also analyses the situation in Armenia. As in many other countries, couples here would like to have more children than they can afford

Combating land desertification in Armenia: no positive progress so far

Armenia

May 07, 2025

Around 70% of Armenia’s land is under threat of desertification: contributing factors and approaches to tackling the problem

Fewer tourists, more trouble: Armenia’s travel sector under strain

Armenia

April 18, 2025

With the start of the new tourist season, the effectiveness of new laws and taxes will be put to the test. Travel agents report rising risks.

60 deaths in three months: alarming road accident statistics discussed in Armenian parliament

Armenia

April 09, 2025

“It turns out that over a 10-year period, more than 3,600 people have died and 70,000 have been injured in the country,” calculated Civil Contract MP Armen Khachatryan.

Eco-patrols in Armenia: a new 24/7 nature protection service

Armenia

April 04, 2025

A new system for protecting forests, nature reserves, and national parks is now in operation. Environmentalists call it an “unprecedented reform.”

Three times more domestic violence cases in Armenia last year — Prosecutor General’s report

Armenia

April 03, 2025

According to the agency, a total of 1,360 cases of domestic and family violence were recorded in 2024, compared to 508 incidents in 2023.

Why is it so noisy in Armenia — and what can be done about it: views from residents and experts

Armenia

March 31, 2025

People are increasingly disturbed by constant noise — even at night. The issue has reached parliament, where lawmakers have proposed stricter regulations and heavier fines for violations.

Sex-selective abortions decline in Armenia as birth rate drops

Armenia

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.”

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

Vardavar – Armenia’s ‘wet’ holiday

Armenia

July 24, 2022

If you’re soaked from head to foot, don’t get angry – instead give thanks for the blessing. JAMnews in Yerevan on Vardavar

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