In an exclusive interview with CommonspaceEXTRA, Georgia's Minister for Reintegration, Paata Zakareshvili emphasizes continuity in the policy of the Georgian government towards the conflict regions but a very different approach in their implementation. Will this be enough for a breakthrough in the current negotiations?

'2012 was marked by stagnation in the negotiations on the conclusion of the association agreement with Azerbaijan.'

There was a time when a visit by the OSCE Minsk Group to the region used to be a matter of great public interest. Not anymore. The process is out of steam, and people's trust that it will deliver a solution to the Karabakh conflict has never been lower.

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The bells of Diyarbakır's Armenian Church rang for the first time in 98 years yesterday but planned direct flights from Yerevan to Van have been cancelled.

The troubled Armenian national airline has been in difficulty for some time. Its owners now said enough.

US and Europe tell Armenian government to stop harassing the respected NGO Civilitas. Better late than never.

Two Armenian civilians, who crossed into Azerbaijan's territory a few days ago, have been handed over to Armenia.

Issues relating to the conflict settlement and matters related to the proposed opening of the airport in Nagorno-Karabakh are understood to have been discussed.

British Foreign Secretary emphasises the UK’s commitment to building a positive relationship with the Iranian people and resolving differences with Iran's government.