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Rouhani re-elected President of Iran with landslide victory

21 May 2017

Messages of congratulations have poured in from world leaders. Rouhani, seen as representing moderates and reformers, won 23.5 million (57%) of the total vote, while his closest rival, Ebrahim Raisi, received 15.7 million (38.5%), the Interior Ministry announced.

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Sides in Karabakh conflict exchange mortar fire overnight; one Armenian soldier killed

20 May 2017

An Armenian soldier, serving with the forces of the self-declared Nagorno-Karabakh Republic was reported killed early this morning. Twenty one year old Karen Danielyan was killed as a result of gunshot wounds.

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European Union reiterates its support for Georgian territorial integrity and peaceful resolution of conflicts

20 May 2017

Speaking after a meeting at the Georgian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Herbert Salber said his mandate as EU Special Representative was clear

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Co-Chairmen issue statement on latest developments in the Karabakh conflict zone

20 May 2017

The diplomats called upon the sides to take all necessary measures to prevent any further escalation in the conflict zone. Armenia and Azerbaijan have commented on the statement.

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China's "belt and road" initiatives are game-changers for the region

19 May 2017

The "Belt and Road" initiatives being proposed by China may play a key role in significantly changing the status quo in the South Caucasus, argues Benyamin Poghosyan in this commentary for commonspace.eu

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Homophobia remains widespread in Caucasus region

18 May 2017

Small events were held in the South Caucasus on Wednesday (17 May) to mark the international day against homophobia

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Relations between Azerbaijan and Russia hit an uncharacteristically low point

17 May 2017

In this commentary, commonspace.eu political editor discusses the fallout from the closure of an Azerbaijani organisation in Russia, and suggestions Azerbaijani military officers were caught spying for Russia

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Erkin Gadirli: I fully support widening and deepening of relations between Azerbaijan and EU

16 May 2017

Speaking at the Brussels Press Club on Monday (15 May) prominent Azerbaijani politician and thinker, Erkin Gadirli hailed ongoing negotiations between Azerbaijan and EU, but said some format to include civil society and opposition voices in the dialogue needs to be found

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Serious incident in Karabakh conflict zone

16 May 2017

Azerbaijan on Monday claimed it has destroyed an Armenian Osa air defense system along with its crew, in the Karabakh conflict zone. Armenian sources confirm an incident occured, but gave no details, and say there were no casualties.

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Rouhani re-elected President of Iran with landslide victory

Sides in Karabakh conflict exchange mortar fire overnight; one Armenian soldier killed

European Union reiterates its support for Georgian territorial integrity and peaceful resolution of conflicts

Co-Chairmen issue statement on latest developments in the Karabakh conflict zone

China's "belt and road" initiatives are game-changers for the region

Homophobia remains widespread in Caucasus region

Relations between Azerbaijan and Russia hit an uncharacteristically low point

Erkin Gadirli: I fully support widening and deepening of relations between Azerbaijan and EU

Serious incident in Karabakh conflict zone