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Renewed Fighting Overshadows Humanitarian Aid Reaching Karabakh via Lachin and Aghdam
On 19 September, Azerbaijan has enacted counter-terrorism measures in response to alleged terror attacks in the former NKAO. Onnik James Krikorian analyzes the recent developments
New Route Opens to Supply Aid to Karabakh Amid Lachin Impasse
Humanitarian aid has finally arrived in Karabakh marking a crucial step in addressing the region's humanitarian needs amid ongoing challenges.
De Facto Leader of Karabakh Armenians Steps Down
Following Arayik Harutyunyan's resignation as de facto leader of the former NKAO, the future of the region remains uncertain.
Gardabani’s Ashiqs: Guardians of an Ancient Musical Tradition
Onnik James Krikorian heads to Gardabani to meet leading surviving exponents of the Turkic troubadour tradition in eastern Georgia’s Azerbaijani community. Despite many challenges for exponents, the art form continues to inspire a passionate following.
Power Play in Yerevan: Former Mayor Challenges Pashinyan’s Candidate
Although PM Pashinyan’s favoured candidate is still expected to win Yerevan’s mayoral election on 17 September, the return of former mayor and Pashinyan critic Hayk Marutyan to the race could prove decisive in determining the country’s future.
Puppetry Unites Ethnic Communities in Mixed Georgian Region
Georgian-Armenian artist, poet, and puppeteer, Armen Hovhannisyan, uses his puppet shows to unite the Armenian, Azerbaijani, and Georgian communities living in the multicultural municipality of Marneuli, Georgia.
Street Punk Legends The Exploited Play Tbilisi, Yerevan and Istanbul
Punk legends The Exploited have been touring Eurasia crossing geopolitical fault lines with concerts in Turkey, Armenia and and Georgia. Onnik Krikorian met the band after their Tbilisi show and reflects on what it means.
EU Funded JOLIG Plans to Bring Young Armenians and Azerbaijanis Together for Summer School
Following recommendations put forward by Links Europe, JOLIG plans to gather young Azerbaijani and Armenians together for a Tbilisi summer camp.
Metal Battle Unites Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye in Tbilisi
Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian, and Turkish bands were united during the Wacken Metal Battle in Tbilisi.
Sevan Bıçakçı: Istanbul’s King of Rings
In the world of fine jewellery, Sevan Bıçakçı is well known, winning multiple awards and having his jewellery worn by celebrities.
Russia Faces Serious Problems in Developing North-South Trade Corridor via Caspian Sea
Russia Faces Serious Problems in Developing North-South Trade Corridor via Caspian Sea
From St. Petersburg to Tbilisi: The Georgian Punk Scene Experiences a Revival
Punks in Georgia: In the wake of the war in Ukraine, Tbilisi’s already imaginative music scene is getting an added boost from an influx of alternative-minded Russians.
Beez Theatre's "Qarınqulu Ayı Balası" Spreads Messages of Friendship and Community
Ethnic Azerbaijani children of the small town of Gardabani, Georgia, are spreading messages of friendship and community through the ground breaking new junior theatre, Beez.
Analysis-Central Asian Aviation Sees Opportunities in Ukraine Crisis
Analysis-Central Asian Aviation Sees Opportunities in Ukraine Crisis
Armenian and Azerbaijani Leaders Meet Blinken, Participate in Panel Discussion at Munich Security Conference
Happening now: The high-level talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia are currently underway in Munich, Germany, with the mediation of the US Secretary of State Blinken.
Armenian Foreign Minister Visits Turkiye After Earthquake, Rekindles Hopes for Normalization
Armenia’s foreign minister’s visit to Ankara surprised many observers. Was it just a goodwill gesture or does the trip signal an expedited opening of the Turkiye-Armenia border in the near future?
Russian Jews Head for Israel as Kremlin Targets Emigration Group
Russian Jews Head for Israel as Kremlin Targets Emigration Group