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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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Russia shipped USD 13 billion worth of arms to foreign clients in 2019

16 December 2019

Speaking at a meeting to review Russia's overseas arms sales President Putin said that this was USDS2 billion more than last year

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Georgia appoints new judges amid controversy

14 December 2019

In Brussels, a European Union spokesperson said that "Georgia's commitment to uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity in its judiciary remains key for the credibility of the judiciary in the eyes of the Georgian citizens and for the advancement of the EU-Georgia agenda".

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The Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

13 December 2019

Safety rules' violation are considered a likely cause of the fire, according to TASS news agency

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Opinion: 2020 parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan and Georgia will define the region for the coming decade

13 December 2019

Despite the very different context and background both will provide a catalyst for wider ongoing political process and will contribute to defining the future of the South Caucasus, writes commonspace.eu political editor in this commentary.

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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

Russia shipped USD 13 billion worth of arms to foreign clients in 2019

Georgia appoints new judges amid controversy

The Admiral Kuznetsov catches fire

Opinion: 2020 parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan and Georgia will define the region for the coming decade