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Ursula von der Leyen sets out her vision for Europe's neighbourhood
11 September 2019
The President designate of the European Commission has written to her nominee for the post of Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, László Trócsányi setting out his tasks for the next five years
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Khajimba re-elected as leader in Abkhazia
9 September 2019
Raul Khajimba received 47.38% of votes in run-off elections held on Sunday. His rival, Alkhas Kvitsiniya received 46.19% of the votes. The number of those voting in the elections was reported to be around 81,100.
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Georgian Parliament approves new government
9 September 2019
The appointment of the new government sets the scene for what are expected to be hardly contested parliamentary elections in 2020.
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Event at European Parliament highlights concerns about human rights situation in Abkhazia and South Ossetia
4 September 2019
Participants express concerns at deteriorating human rights situation and ask for a more strategic approach by the European Union in engaging with the issues
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Gakharia nominated as the new prime minister of Georgia
3 September 2019
The nomination of Gakharia, who until now was Minister of Interior, was announced on Tuesday morning by the Chairman of the ruling Georgian Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili. Gakharia has already presented to parliament his list of ministers for approval.
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Caucasus Concise - Archive of back issues
2 September 2019
Archive of back issues of Caucasus Concise, the weekly digest of news and analysis about the Caucasus and beyond
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Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey prepare for joint military exercises
29 August 2019
Azerbaijan and Turkey will also hold joint military aviation exercises in September
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Aliyev praises Sheikulislam Pashazade on his 70th birthday
26 August 2019
Pashazade is considered the most senior Muslim cleric in the Caucasus region and holds the titles of Sheikh ul-Islam and Grand Mufti of the Caucasus. He is also the current chairman of the Religious Council of the Caucasus. Allahshükür Pashazade was born in Cil, in the Lankaran region of Azerbaijan.
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The Head of the Organisation for Islamic Co-operation visits the Caucasus Region
26 August 2019
The Secretary General of the OIC was in Chechnya for the inauguration of a new mosque, and later met in Baku with president Ilham Aliyev