On 17 December, a group of MEPs held a rally in support of journalists and activists arrested in Azerbaijan. MEPs from different political groups called to put an end to repression against civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan. On 18 December, within the framework of the Plenary Session of the European Parliament,…
After an EU delegation of elected parliamentarians went on a trip to Azerbaijan, their criticism was exchanged for praise for the dictatorship, Blankspot investigative portal reports. Although the trip was paid for by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the parliamentarians never declared a transparency report. Blankspot’s investigation shows how the Azerbaijan lobby uses “smart…
The Foreign Ministers of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan held a meeting in Dushanbe today. The process of implementation of the commitments undertaken by the trilateral statements of November 9, 2020, January 11 and November 26, 2021 was discussed. They exchanged views on the agreement on unblocking of regional communications and economic ties, demarcation, establishment of…
The trilateral statement of 9 November 2020, signed by the leaders of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan, is equally binding for all sides that signed it, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a weekly press briefing, in response to the question that there is an impression among the society in Armenia that the provisions…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejected the proposal of the united opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to hold a televised debate, noting that they had nothing to talk about. He stated this in an interview with CNN Türk and Kanal D. On Thursday, Kılıçdaroglu called the incumbent head of the republic to a television debate to…
Georgia’s parliament speaker on Monday vowed to override the presidential veto on divisive legislation that sparked weeks of mass protests by critics who see it as a threat to democratic freedoms and the country’s aspirations to join the European Union, AP reports. The legislation, passed by the parliament earlier this month, requires media and…
The US State Department has warned Georgia about possible “additional measures” due to the resumption of flights with Russia. The corresponding statement was made on Tuesday by Deputy Press Secretary of the US State Department Vedant Patel. “If there are direct flights between Russia and Georgia, this will cause increasing concern not only on…
The president and prime minister of Georgia on Sunday lashed out at each other at a ceremony marking the country’s independence day as strong tensions persist over a law that critics say will obstruct media freedom and damage Georgia’s bid to join the European Union, AP reports. The measure would require media and non-governmental…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that at least 22 people have been killed and 45 others were injured in a shell attack Friday that damaged the structure of its Gaza office, which is surrounded by hundreds of displaced people residing in tents, Reuters reports. The ICRC said in a statement…
The Ministry of External Affairs of India on Wednesday reacted to United States President Donald Trump imposing an additional 25% import tariff on India due to oil imports from Russia. “The United States has in recent days targeted India’s oil imports from Russia. We have already made clear our position on these issues, including…
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…
Reuters. U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday (October 18) there is a possibility of working towards a ceasefire in Lebanon but it will be harder in Gaza. Biden, on a visit to Berlin, also told reporters he has an understanding of how and when Israel will respond to the missile attacks by Iran….
Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang on Friday, Russian news agencies said, Reuters reports. The visit took place at a critical juncture in the war in Ukraine, opens new tab, for which the United States says North Korea has supplied…
In an interview with TASS, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin addressed the journalist’s concern as to whether there is a threat to the broadcasting of Russian TV channels in Armenia, as the Armenian authorities have made a number of critical statements regarding the work of Russian TV channels in recent weeks. “The agreement…
A firefighting helicopter crashed Wednesday as it headed to the Turkish port of Marmaris to combat a wildfire, killing two crew members, Turkey’s Interior Ministry said, ABC News reports. The ministry said five others also on the helicopter were injured. The helicopter crew included two Russians and five Turkish citizens, but the ministry did not…
Based on Armenia’s request and at the initiative of France, the UN Security Council held a discussion on the aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against our country. During the discussion, the representatives of the permanent and temporary member states of the Security Council, as well as Armenia and Azerbaijan, made speeches. Miroslav Yencha, Assistant Secretary General…
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili was not informed about Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s visit to Georgia, the presidential administration reported. “Despite the Georgian President’s willingness and availability, the meeting between the presidents, which is typically held during all heads of state visits, was impossible to take place. The Georgian President expresses her openness and wishes…
MEP Viola von Cramon has responded to Georgian Vice Prime Minister/Culture Minister Tea Tsulukiani in a starkly-worked Twitter thread, slamming her over “tasteless” and “baseless” attacks. In her interview with pro-government Imedi TV, Culture Minister Tea Tsulukiani last night accused the MEP of directly interfering in Georgian politics and of insulting the Georgian Government, and…
On January 9, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan received the members of the EU technical assessment mission headed by Marcin Wydra. The team was sent to Armenia to consider the possibility of deploying a new EU civilian mission. The head of the EU delegation in Armenia, Andrea Wiktorin, also participated in the…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has stated that his country is ready to restore Iran’s nuclear program for the time being, but such an opportunity will not always be there. He informed that they recently agreed with the High Representative of EU Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell in Jordan about the final steps towards the…
Salome Zourabichvili, President of Georgia, offered her condolences over the deadly explosion in a Yerevan market. “Deeply saddened by the shocking explosion in Yerevan. I express my deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones, but also strength and resilience to the emergency workers. I stand with the people of Armenia”, she…
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili signed 28 bills on his first day as head of state, some of which came into force on December 30. Among the bills are banning the use of firearms, lasers and face-covering clothing, including masks, at rallies, increasing administrative fines for graffiti and damage to the city’s appearance during protests,…
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman of the UN Secretary General, issued a statement regarding the decisions of the International Court of Justice in the proceedings between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “The Secretary-General takes note of the Orders of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), issued on 22 February, in the proceedings between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan. The…
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz met in Granada with Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz underlined their…
Reuters. Firefighters battled the flames of a wildfire in Turkey’s northwestern province of Bursa as it entered its third day on Monday (July 28). The fire in the Harmancik district was stoked by high winds after it was largely contained earlier in the day. Locals used whatever means at their disposal to battle the…
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has cautioned the European Union states against providing military assistance to Armenia, Interfax reports. Bayramov met with Marketa Pekarova Adamova, president of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament, on Friday. According to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, Bayramov said that “Azerbaijan is a reliable partner of the EU…
Philip Reeker, Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations of the US State Department, released a video message from Yerevan. “It’s a pleasure being in Yerevan again. My second visit and my current capacity as the Senior Adviser for Caucasus Negotiations at the US Department of State. As in my previous visits, I remain inspired by Armenians’…
U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet, who arrived in Georgia yesterday for a two-day visit, met today with Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze, as well as members of the opposition, and civil society representatives. During the meeting with PM Garibashvili, the parties discussed the strategic partnership, Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic aspirations, and regional security…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that extends a package of anti-Russian sanctions introduced by his predecessor Joe Biden for a year, according to the US Federal Register, TASS reports. On April 15, 2021, the Biden administration introduced executive order 14024, imposing sanctions on Russian individuals and entities that may have…
The United States reaffirms its enduring commitment to a durable and dignified peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, President of United States Joseph Biden stated in his congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Nowruz Holiday, Azerbaijani media reports. “As we mark this season of renewal and reflection,…
