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EU calls on Azerbaijan to urgently review all cases of incarceration related to the exercise of fundamental rights

15 January 2018

In a statement issued through the spokesperson of the European External Action Service, the EU has raised the issue of journalist Afgan Mukhtarli, his recent sentencing and his alleged abduction in Georgia

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100th anniversary: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are right to celebrate this year

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100th anniversary: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are right to celebrate this year

15 January 2018

Lessons from the short-lived South Caucasus Republics of the early 20th century can be learned. Celebrations are in order, but a trilateral summit to mark the occasion should be considered too, argues Dennis Sammut in this commentary.

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Ukraine, the South Caucasus and the Mediterranean among the priorities of the incoming OSCE Italian Chairmanship

12 January 2018

Formally inaugurating Italy's 2018 Chairmanship of the OSCE, Angrlino Alfano announced that "Dialogue, Ownership, Responsibility" would be the motto of its work this year, reflecting the spirit that informed the organization's origination four decades ago.

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Ankara summons the Russian and Iranian Ambassadors over Syria

10 January 2018

The Turkish Foreign Ministry told the Russian and Iranian envoys that ongoing Syrian government operations against moderate opposition groups violate a three-way agreement that aims to de-escalate tension in Idlib.

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Karabakh: the ticking bomb that refuses to stop ticking

9 January 2018

2018 has already claimed the first casualty from the Karabakh conflict. A 19 year old Armenian soldier was shot dead by an Azerbaijani sniper on Sunday. How many more young Armenians and Azerbaijanis will be killled this year?

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Russia, Turkey and Iran stick together, for now

8 January 2018

2017 saw an unprecedented level of co-operation between Russia, Turkey and Iran in their dealings with regional challenges and outside pressures, but the relationship is more tactical than strategic, and there are plenty of issues ahead that will put it to the test, writes Dennis Sammut in this commentary for commonspace.eu

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Eastern churches celebrate Christmas

7 January 2018

The Christmas celebration had particular significance this year in Egypt, where the Coptic Church has been under sustained terrorist attacks from Islamic fundamentalists. The service, led by Pope Tawadros II, was also attended by the president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al Sisi

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France and Turkey find common language on defence and trade

6 January 2018

Tough discussions between President Macron and President Erdogan in Paris identify deep common interests, but serious differences remain on Europe and human rights issues.

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Turkish President in Paris on official visit

6 January 2018

President Erdogan will have a private meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.

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EU calls on Azerbaijan to urgently review all cases of incarceration related to the exercise of fundamental rights

100th anniversary: Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia are right to celebrate this year

Ukraine, the South Caucasus and the Mediterranean among the priorities of the incoming OSCE Italian Chairmanship

Ankara summons the Russian and Iranian Ambassadors over Syria

Karabakh: the ticking bomb that refuses to stop ticking

Russia, Turkey and Iran stick together, for now

Eastern churches celebrate Christmas

France and Turkey find common language on defence and trade

Turkish President in Paris on official visit