The number of people killed by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey’s southeast reached 48,000, with over 115,000 people injured, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, Sahara Reporters reports. “The death toll has reached 48,000, and the number of injured has exceeded 115,000,” Mr Erdogan said in a televised address to the nation from…
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Sunday said his Government “would not allow” the country’s involvement in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict through opening the “second front” for Russia until in office, agenda.ge reports. In his interview with Imedi TV he wished “all the people” who were fighting in Ukraine against Russia a “peaceful return” to…
The opposition is again holding a rally in front of the Georgian Parliament. This time it is related to the new defense code of Georgia, on which the Parliament is holding hearings. According to the new code, it was assumed that from 2025 military conscription could become mandatory for students. Now the Ministry of Defense…
Now the world knows what Aliyev means, Edmon Marukyan, Armenia’s Ambassador-at-Large, wrote in his Twitter. “Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh. On one hand Aliyev keeps stating that they’re ready to talk with Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, those who’re born there, on the other hand, they attack the people who’re born and live in Nagorno-Karabakh peacefully. Now…
The Lachin corridor linking Armenia with Nagorno-Karabakh, will have been blocked for three months on 12 March. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Azerbaijani authorities and Russian peacekeepers to allow reporters freedom of movement so that they can cover this blockade and its serious humanitarian impact. Nagorno-Karabakh is turning into a news and…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday banned music from his campaign stops and vowed to heal the earthquake-stricken nation’s wounds as he formally set the next election for May 14, France 24 reports. Erdogan signed a decree on national television that officially starts campaigning for what is widely seen as Turkey’s most consequential vote…
The issue of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations has always been urgent, said the Spokesperson of the US State Department during a briefing with journalists, referring to the American intelligence report, according to which the tension in Armenian-Azerbaijani relations will increase in the absence of a peace treaty. “There’s always been urgency with this, and there’s been urgency…
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 was recorded in Turkey, reports the European Mediterranean Seismological Center. According to the center, the epicenter of the earthquake was registered 8 km southeast of the city of Kayseri. There are no reports of casualties or damage. Earlier, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 was recorded in…
During the 10th Baku Global Forum, the President of Azerbaijan announced that there is a possibility to build normal neighborly relations with Armenia. “The agreements reached with Armenia in October 2022 show there is no obstacle to establishing peace with Armenia”, said Ilham Aliyev. However, he once again blamed Armenia, stating that Armenia…
Iran’s foreign minister said: Israel’s presence in the Caucasus is one of the most important issues, and Iran warns all parties to act wisely regarding Israel and not open Israel’s foot to the Caucasus, IRNA reports. Hossein Amirabdollahian, after meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara at a joint press conference, stated: We…
EU Delegation in Georgia issued a statement on the latest developments in the country. “We welcome announcement by the ruling party to withdraw draft legislation on “foreign influence”. We encourage all political leaders in Georgia to resume pro-EU reforms, in an inclusive and constructive way and in line with the 12 priorities for Georgia…
Aliq.ge writes that protests under the title ‘No to the Russian law’, ‘Women against total control’ are taking place in a number of cities in Georgia: Tbilisi, Marneuli, Akhaltsikhe, Kutaisi, Ozurgeti, Batumi, Zugdidi and Telavi. Citizens, representatives of non-governmental organizations participate in the demonstrations. According to them, the bill on ‘foreign agents’ threatens the European…
The adoption of the Georgian version of the law on foreign agents would be an unfavorable development for Georgia and its people, and will run counter to Tbilisi’s EU membership aspirations, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said in a statement, TASS reports. “On Tuesday, the Georgian Parliament adopted the…
The EU published a statement in which it also referred to the blockade of the Lachin Corridor. “The EU remains concerned that the continuing disruption to freedom of movement through the Lachin corridor is affecting human rights in Nagorno- Karabakh, including rights to health, education and food. The EU calls on the Azerbaijani authorities and…
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi described the plan to plant 1 billion trees in 4 years throughout the country as one of the very good and valuable measures in the field of preserving natural resources, enriching forests and creating forest parks in order to preserve the environment and sustainable development in the country, Presidential press office…
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at a meeting with Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary General Zhang Ming ‘noted Iran’s determination’ to join the organization, the country’s Foreign Ministry said. “[Iranian Foreign Minister] Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Monday during a meeting with [SCO Secretary General] Zhang Ming and his delegation noted Iran’s determination and seriousness [on…
The death toll from the February 6 devastating earthquakes in Turkey has exceeded 46,000, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. “We lost 46,104 our countrymates as a result of the earthquake. Since the first quake on February 6, we, the government and all the ministries, have urgently mobilized,” he told journalists after…
After a chain of meetings and exchange of proposals and responses, Good Party leader Meral Aksener has once again taken her seat at the Table of Six. The leader of Turkey’s nationalist Good Party returned to the opposition alliance days after signalling exit by accusing other party leaders of “imposing” a presidential candidate, giving precedence to “personal…
At least 247 suspects have been arrested in investigations into building collapses in southern Turkey in connection with the Feb. 6 earthquakes, according to judicial sources, Anadolu reports. They include 93 contractors, 123 building supervisors and 13 owners, the sources said. However, 322 suspects are being monitored under judicial control, including 78 contractors, 177 building…
Lewis Bono, Chief Adviser for South Caucasus negotiations of the US Department of State, is on a visit to Azerbaijan, reports the US Embassy to Baku. The high-ranking representative of the State Department will meet with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and other officials of the republic. The purpose of the visit is to contribute…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that he predicted a crisis in the opposition alliance. “Let them do what they want, it doesn’t matter, we will continue on our way. We think about us and you, and they think about property,” Erdogan said. Oppositionist Meral Aksener announced yesterday that the “six alliance” no longer reflects…
New earthquakes were registered in the eastern and southern regions of Turkey on March 4. According to the disaster and emergency management authority, an earthquake of 4.4 magnitude was recorded in Adiyaman, 3.6 in Malatya, 4.0 in Hata, 4.1 in Adana, and 3.6 in Kahramanmaraş. Almost 10,000 aftershocks were recorded after the February 6 earthquake…
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi arrived in Iran on Friday (March 3) for high-level meetings, the official IRNA news agency reported. The visit comes amid discussions with Tehran on the origin of uranium particles enriched to up to 83.7% purity, very close to weapons grade, at its Fordow enrichment plant, according…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) commented on Azerbaijan’s violation of the ceasefire regime. “On 2 March and on the night of 2 to 3 March, units of the Azerbaijani armed forces stationed in the occupied territories of the Askeran, Martakert and Martuni regions of the Republic of Artsakh violated the ceasefire established by…
Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan welcomed the statement made by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during the press conference with Armenia’s Prime Minister yesterday. The chancellor noted that the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) issue should be resolved on the basis of the territorial integrity of Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as “the principle of the right to self-determination of…
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell met on March 3 in New Delhi, India. Mirzoyan and Borrell “exchanged ideas around the Armenia-EU partnership agenda,” according to a readout issued by the foreign ministry. “Both sides attached importance to…
A ceasefire regime violation was recorded in the Askeran region of Nagorno-Karabakh, no casualties, Russian Peacekeeping forces report. “On this fact, the command of the Russian peacekeeping contingent, together with the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides, is conducting an investigation. The command of the Russian peacekeepers continues the negotiation process with the Azerbaijani and Armenian…
In Europe, the most welcoming country is Armenia, according to the Euronews.travel. The country extends relaxed visa rules to travellers from 135 countries, placing it in 26th place in the overall leaderboard. Kosovo offers this welcome to 109 countries, while Moldova does to 103. Most European countries are a little stricter, offering visa-free…
French Embassy in Armenia expressed solidarity with Armenian people commemorating the Sumgait massacres. “We express our solidarity with the Armenian people who commemorate the memory of those who lost their lives in Sumgait in 1988”, the embassy tweeted.
“Encouraging news from Khojaly (Ivanyan) today regarding contacts between Baku representatives and Karabakh Armenians. Good that discussions appear to have focused both on immediate concerns and broader issues,” Toivo Klaar, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, tweeted. With the mediation and participation of the command of the Russian peacekeeping contingent…
