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Documentary on Armenia's Ecocide in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh screened at COP29

The project, which addresses Armenia’s environmental crimes and the impact of mine warfare, received financial support from the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations.

21 November 2024

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What’s Behind Pashinyan’s Government Purge?

20 November 2024
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What’s Behind Pashinyan’s Government Purge?

This reshuffle came on the heels of a government meeting where Pashinyan reportedly chastised law enforcement and judicial authorities, citing unresolved issues in the justice system despite years of effort.

20 November 2024
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Landmine Victims: Struggle for Safety in Post-Conflict Azerbaijan

The Abishov family is among the many Azerbaijani families who have suffered the loss of their loved ones to landmines. As more lives are claimed by landmines planted due to the occupation of Azerbaijani lands, urgent international support is essential to address this ongoing problem.

17 June 2024

Konul Shahin

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The Martyr Museum of Azerbaijan—Kalbajar History and Ethnography Museum

Kalbajar's History and Ethnography Museum was once one of the most visited museums in Azerbaijan. However, after the Armenian armed forces occupied Kalbajar in 1993, the museum was destroyed and looted.

20 May 2024

Konul Shahin

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Kazakhstan Ranks 28th in 2024 Global Pension Index, Surpassing US and Saudi Arabia

According to the press service of Kazakhstan’s Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF), the MCGPI assessed systems based on three sub-indices –  adequacy, sustainability, and integrity – which include over 50 indicators.

20 November 2024
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Astana and Belgrade Mark 28 Years of Strategic Partnership

Diplomatic relations between the two nations were established on Dec. 10, 1996. Over the years, these ties have flourished with milestones such as the opening of Serbia’s embassy in Astana in 2011 and Kazakhstan’s embassy in Belgrade in 2019.

19 November 2024
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Central Asian Nations Experience Strong Economic Growth and Expanding Trade Opportunities

Central Asia’s combined GDP stands at $347 billion, quadrupling over the last 20 years, with a population of 77 million that has grown 1.4 times since 2000. The United Nations data projects annual population growth of 1.1% through 2040, suggesting further economic expansion as the working-age population increases.

18 November 2024
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Nazrin Aghamaliyeva on Hadis, AnimaFilm Festival, & Vaginismus

The animation artist behind a successful short animation film, Hadis, talks about the struggles of Azerbaijani Turks in Iran and the censorship of taboo topics in Azerbaijan.

29 March 2024

Leila Mekhdi

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Mirza Hasan Roshdiyyeh: The Architect of Modern Education in Iran

Vahid Qarabagli explores the remarkable life of Mirza Hasan Roshdiyyeh, who revolutionized Iranian education by challenging religious norms to establish modern schools and promote public mother-language-based education.

20 March 2024

Vahid Qarabagli

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Ardashir’s Palace and Circular City—Iranian Firsts

Visitors to southeastern Iran tend to focus on the city of poets, Shiraz, and the nearby ruins of Persepolis, the ancient Persian capital destroyed by Alexander the Great in 330BC. However, around 100km further south is a lesser-known series of ancient remains.

19 March 2024

Mark Elliott