Intensive diplomatic contacts on the situation around the Karabakh conflict and peace process continue over the weekend.

It could take two weeks to restore the Kazbegi-Zemo Larsi crossing

After having been ratified by the 28 member states the Association Agreement came into force on 1 July opening the way for closer political and economic co-operation between Georgia and the EU

The session will run from July 1 to 5

The US Secretary of State will meet the prime minister, president and opposition leaders

Diplomats hope the relative calm on the line of contact that has been observed over the last days can be sustained throughout the usually difficult summer months

The OSCE's chairperson in Office was meeting with IDPs from Shusha in Baku

The Russian president is planning to resume cooperation with Turkey, and begin lifting sanctions

At least three people were involved in the coordinated attacks at Ataturk airport

In a letter to the Russian President, Turkish leader Erdogan is reported to have said "sorry" for the downing of a Russian plane in 2015. The Russians say he "apologised".