Turkey foreign policy

Abkhaz diaspora in Turkey calls for recognition of Abkhazia's independence – or at least Abkhaz passports

Abkhazia

July 09, 2026

A campaign urging the Turkish government to review its policy towards Abkhazia is gaining momentum in Turkey.

Armenia gains access to rail connections through Turkey: what to expect

Armenia-Turkey

May 25, 2026

“The Akhalkalaki–Kars railway is now open for exports from Armenia and imports into Armenia,” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says. Economist Aghasi Tavadyan explains what this could mean.

What’s behind Russia’s hostile response to Armenia’s deepening ties with EU?

Armenia-Russia

May 08, 2026

Moscow reacts to two EU-linked summits in Yerevan and the visit of the Ukrainian president — political analyst Hovsep Khurshudyan comments

'Building the Future': Yerevan hosts 8th European Political Community summit

Armenia

May 04, 2026

Leaders from Armenia’s neighbours are also taking part, including the Georgian prime minister and the Turkish vice-president, while Azerbaijan’s president joined the summit online

Partial reopening of Armenia–Turkey border expected, no date announced yet

Armenia-Turkey

January 27, 2026

According to Armenian media, the border will open on 1 February for third-country nationals and holders of diplomatic passports. Official Yerevan has neither confirmed nor denied these reports.