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Well done Armenia! Well done Azerbaijan!

14 June 2015

The presence of an Armenian team at the 1st European games in Azerbaijan is noteworthy and commendable and could only happen with the support of the two governments at the highest political level.

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Flooding causes havoc in central Tbilisi.

South Caucasus

Flooding causes havoc in central Tbilisi.

14 June 2015

The River Vere overflowed and flooded the Vake-Saburtalo Highway crushing cars. Around thirty animals escaped from Tbilisi Zoo and some continue to roam the streets of the Georgian Capital. Several people died and damage is reported to be substantial.

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The First European Games declared open!

South Caucasus

The First European Games declared open!

13 June 2015

The first European Games opened Friday in Azerbaijan's capital Baku with an extravagant opening ceremony.

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Armenia warns Council of Europe that NK report may harm peace process.

South Caucasus

Armenia warns Council of Europe that NK report may harm peace process.

12 June 2015

Foreign Minister Nalbandian told the visiting rapporteurs of PACE that the report "could undermine the Co-Chairs’ activities as well as the negotiation process".

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Baku 2015 - a tale of two cities.

11 June 2015

The 1st European Games in Baku have brought out the stark contradictions in modern day Azerbaijan. In that sense they have become a defining moment for the country.Beyond the fun and games the government of Azerbaijan has some difficult decisions to make.

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Armenian contingent arrives in Baku for European Games.

South Caucasus

Armenian contingent arrives in Baku for European Games.

10 June 2015

Everything is in place for the opening of the biggest international event ever held in Azerbaijan. Among the foreign teams arriving was the one from Armenia.

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Baku's decision to close OSCE Office sharply criticised in Vienna.

South Caucasus

Baku's decision to close OSCE Office sharply criticised in Vienna.

10 June 2015

At a specially convened meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council the EU deplored the decision of the Government of Azerbaijan and requested that it reconsider its decision.

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Russia to conduct manoevres in Caspian ahead of Baku Games

South Caucasus

Russia to conduct manoevres in Caspian ahead of Baku Games

9 June 2015

The drills coincide with the opening of the 1st European Games in Baku, scheduled for Friday, where President Putin is also expected to be present.

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Türkiye and the Levant

Turkey votes in crucial elections.

7 June 2015

More than fifty three million voters are heading to polling stations in Turkey to vote for a new Parliament in elections considered crucial for the country and for the wider region

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Well done Armenia! Well done Azerbaijan!

Flooding causes havoc in central Tbilisi.

The First European Games declared open!

Armenia warns Council of Europe that NK report may harm peace process.

Baku 2015 - a tale of two cities.

Armenian contingent arrives in Baku for European Games.

Baku's decision to close OSCE Office sharply criticised in Vienna.

Russia to conduct manoevres in Caspian ahead of Baku Games

Turkey votes in crucial elections.