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Stories under this heading cover the South Caucasus – a region encompassing Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as the unrecognised entities of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, and Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Armenia aims to become tech hub of South Caucasus with new AI data factory

Armenia aims to become tech hub of South Caucasus with new AI data factory

Armenia is set to host its own artificial intelligence data factory, with the project valued at $500 million and scheduled to begin operations in 2026. This investment initiative is being jointly implemented by Firebird, the Armenian government, and NVIDIA, JAMnews has reported. “FirebirdCloudAI is Armenia’s largest and most important tech investment the country’s ‘Stargate’. The idea was born when Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, visited Yerevan in 2023. Today, it’s becoming reality. The AI factory, equipped with thousands of Blackwell GPUs, will spark innovation across Armenia,” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote on X.

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New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.
New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.

New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.

New EU Special Representative meets Armenian leadership as tension on line of contact increases, with both sides reporting fatalities.
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26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir
26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir

26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fir

26 July: Both Armenia and Azerbaijan report extensive violations of the cease-fire on the line of contact in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone last night and early this morning. Azerbaijan says that two civilians were injured after extensive Armenian fire in the village of Alibayli in the Tovuz District. It also says it has repulsed attempts of infiltration by Armenian reconnaissance groups in Aghdam and Goranboy. Armenia says that there was continuous fire from the Azerbaijani side on a number of villages overnight. It says that it has not suffered any casualties
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New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus meets President Aliev. Herbert Salber said that the EU is determined to expand relations with the region.
New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus meets President Aliev. Herbert Salber said that the EU is determined to expand relations with the region.

New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus meets President Aliev. Herbert Salber said that the EU is determined to expand relations with the region.

Herbert Salber said that the EU is determined to expand relations with the region and to contribute to a solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
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19 July: Azerbaijan has said that a civilian was shot dead by Armenian forces on Friday as he was fishing near the village of Chayli, in the Tartar District in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The villager was named as 26 year old Mubariz Aliyev. The b
19 July: Azerbaijan has said that a civilian was shot dead by Armenian forces on Friday as he was fishing near the village of Chayli, in the Tartar District in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The villager was named as 26 year old Mubariz Aliyev. The b

19 July: Azerbaijan has said that a civilian was shot dead by Armenian forces on Friday as he was fishing near the village of Chayli, in the Tartar District in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The villager was named as 26 year old Mubariz Aliyev. The b

19 July: Azerbaijan has said that a civilian was shot dead by Armenian forces on Friday as he was fishing near the village of Chayli, in the Tartar District in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. The villager was named as 26 year old Mubariz Aliyev. The body of the deceased has now been handed over to his family for burial.
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Senior Azerbaijan diplomat accuses Minsk Group co-Chair of monopolizing process. Azimov however said he is against change in the format.
Senior Azerbaijan diplomat accuses Minsk Group co-Chair of monopolizing process. Azimov however said he is against change in the format.

Senior Azerbaijan diplomat accuses Minsk Group co-Chair of monopolizing process. Azimov however said he is against change in the format.

Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said he is against a change in the format, but the conduct of the co-Chair limits the effectiveness of the Group.