Alexandra Dumitrescu

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70,000 Turkish conscripts demobilised early following changes in law.

3 January 2014

Young Turks now have to serve in the military for twelve rather than fifteen months

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South Caucasus leaders upbeat in New Year Messages

South Caucasus

South Caucasus leaders upbeat in New Year Messages

1 January 2014

The leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia in televised broadcasts to their respective nations hail successes in 2013.

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Terrorist attacks in Southern Russia raise stakes ahead of Sochi Olympics

31 December 2013

Insurgents from the North Caucasus are most likely behind two explosions that have killed and injured dozens of people as Russians prepare to celebrate the new year.

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The self-immolation of a Karabakh war veteran rattles Azerbaijan. The man who set fire to himself dies and is buried triggering street protests and on-line outrage

South Caucasus

The self-immolation of a Karabakh war veteran rattles Azerbaijan. The man who set fire to himself dies and is buried triggering street protests and on-line outrage

30 December 2013

The man who set fire to himself dies and is buried triggering street protests and on-line outrage

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Azerbaijan buries with military honours soldier killed by sniper fire.

South Caucasus

Azerbaijan buries with military honours soldier killed by sniper fire.

29 December 2013

Azerbaijan Defence Ministry says that the conscript soldier was killed by Armenian sniper fire on Friday morning.

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Senior Azerbaijani MP criticises lack of progress in Minsk Group activity.

South Caucasus

Senior Azerbaijani MP criticises lack of progress in Minsk Group activity.

27 December 2013

Deputy Speaker Bahar Muradova told journalists activity of Minsk Group needs to be assessed based on results.

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Erdogan faces serious challenge to his rule. Ten new Ministers are named in a Cabinet reshuffle triggered by corruption scandal.

26 December 2013

Ten new Ministers are named in a Cabinet reshuffle triggered by corruption scandal.

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Sargsyan signs plan of action for integration of Armenia into Customs Union

South Caucasus

Sargsyan signs plan of action for integration of Armenia into Customs Union

25 December 2013

The signing took place in Moscow on 24 December. The presidents of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan also signed the declaration.

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Sargsyan in Moscow for meeting of Eurasian Union as Parliament ratifies deal giving Gazprom monopoly of Armenian gas market until 2043.

South Caucasus

Sargsyan in Moscow for meeting of Eurasian Union as Parliament ratifies deal giving Gazprom monopoly of Armenian gas market until 2043.

24 December 2013

The Armenian Parliament ratifies agreement that gives Gazprom complete ownership of the Armenian gas supplier ArmRusGazprom and monopoly over the market until 2043

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70,000 Turkish conscripts demobilised early following changes in law.

South Caucasus leaders upbeat in New Year Messages

Terrorist attacks in Southern Russia raise stakes ahead of Sochi Olympics

The self-immolation of a Karabakh war veteran rattles Azerbaijan. The man who set fire to himself dies and is buried triggering street protests and on-line outrage

Azerbaijan buries with military honours soldier killed by sniper fire.

Senior Azerbaijani MP criticises lack of progress in Minsk Group activity.

Erdogan faces serious challenge to his rule. Ten new Ministers are named in a Cabinet reshuffle triggered by corruption scandal.

Sargsyan signs plan of action for integration of Armenia into Customs Union

Sargsyan in Moscow for meeting of Eurasian Union as Parliament ratifies deal giving Gazprom monopoly of Armenian gas market until 2043.