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Commentary: A dangerous moment for peace in the wider Middle East

3 January 2020

The news of the killing of General Qasem Soleimani in a US military attack authorised by president Trump has raised serious concerns about an escalation of an already tense and volatile situation in the wider middle east

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South Caucasus leaders express optimisim for 2020

1 January 2020

Nikol Pashinyan, Ilham Aliyev and Giorgi Gaharia addressed their citizens just before midnight in their traditional new year's message to their populations

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Happy New Year

31 December 2019

The editorial team of commonspace.eu wish all our readers and subscribers in the Caucasus region, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, sincere best wishes for the new year 2020.

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Tbilisi prepares for new year celebrations

27 December 2019

The festive lights went on in Tbilisi on 25 December in preparation for New Year Celebrations. Georgia also celebrates Orthodox Christmas on 6 January

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Queen Elizabeth: "It takes patience and time to rebuild trust, and progress often comes through small steps."

26 December 2019

In her Christmas address the British Monarch praised organisations that "have worked to promote peace and unity around the world, bringing together those who have been on opposing sides."

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Festive lights are on throughout the South Caucasus

25 December 2019

In Baku elaborate festive lights adorned the centre of the city and iconic landmarks, such as the historic Maiden Tower. Celebrations in Azerbaijan will reach their climax on New Year's eve.

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Christmas celebrations start in the South Caucasus

23 December 2019

In Armenia, prime minister Nikol Pashinyan on Friday (20 December) together with his family, joined the Mayor of Yerevan for the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Yerevan's iconic Republic Square.

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Analysis: New Crisis Group report says Armenia and Azerbaijan need to dig themselves out of Karabakh conflict

20 December 2019

"If talks might make matters worse, their continued absence almost certainly will. Getting back to the table will be difficult but is the only way Armenia and Azerbaijan can start digging out of their deadlock", the report says

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Azerbaijan and Ukraine pledge to support each other's quest for territorial integrity

18 December 2019

The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, paid an official visit to Azerbaijan during which he held meetings with president Aliyev and other officials

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Commentary: A dangerous moment for peace in the wider Middle East

South Caucasus leaders express optimisim for 2020

Happy New Year

Tbilisi prepares for new year celebrations

Queen Elizabeth: "It takes patience and time to rebuild trust, and progress often comes through small steps."

Festive lights are on throughout the South Caucasus

Christmas celebrations start in the South Caucasus

Analysis: New Crisis Group report says Armenia and Azerbaijan need to dig themselves out of Karabakh conflict

Azerbaijan and Ukraine pledge to support each other's quest for territorial integrity