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Azerbaijan opens first modular hospital in response to pandemic

7 May 2020

The 200 bed hospital was built in three weeks. Nine other hospitals are expected to open by June.

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Pashinyan says democratic stability in Armenia is not under threat

6 May 2020

"I am honored to record that there is no political, criminal, mafia force in Armenia which will be able to undermine the country's democratic stability", Pashinyan told MPs.

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South Ossetia prepares to celebrate Victory Day

6 May 2020

Victory Day is an important part of South Ossetia's political narrative, but celebrations this year will be more subdued because of the coronavirus pandemic

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Armenia and Azerbaijan eye each other across a heavily fortified frontline

5 May 2020

Military experts on both sides say April 2020 saw an increase in the number of incidents on the front line, breaking a pattern of relative calm that had lasted for nearly 18 months.

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New Chairman of Kazakhstan senate

4 May 2020

He is the former Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of Kazakhstan Maulen Ashimbayev.

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In the South Caucasus, a slow return to normality

4 May 2020

Lock down is being eased in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The region is considered as having succeeded in slowing the spread of the pandemic, although risks remain.

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Armenia and Azerbaijan emphasise combat readiness

2 May 2020

The Ministers of Defence of Armenia and Azerbaijan have issued instructions to their respective armed forces emphasising the need for combat readiness.

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Mine clearance continues in Azerbaijan despite the pandemic

1 May 2020

In April, ANAMA responded to 25 immediate and urgent requests for assistance and it took action to neutralise 128 unexploded ordnance, 2 anti-tank mines and 797 cartridges of various calibers

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Live Blog - 30 April 2020

30 April 2020

In March some feared that the coronavirus pandemic may overwhelm some countries. That has not happened. Whilst the crisis is not over yet the signs are that humanity, through some extraordinary measures one would not have thought possible only a few weeks ago, has turned the tide.

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Azerbaijan opens first modular hospital in response to pandemic

Pashinyan says democratic stability in Armenia is not under threat

South Ossetia prepares to celebrate Victory Day

Armenia and Azerbaijan eye each other across a heavily fortified frontline

New Chairman of Kazakhstan senate

In the South Caucasus, a slow return to normality

Armenia and Azerbaijan emphasise combat readiness

Mine clearance continues in Azerbaijan despite the pandemic

Live Blog - 30 April 2020