Trending
Opinion: New narratives necessary for an Armenia-Azerbaijan peace
18 December 2023
Latest
Latest
- Commentary: So Long! Farewell! Do Zvidaniya!
- Kazakhstan struggles to deal with massive flooding
- Pope calls for an end to the spiral of violence in the Middle East
- Iran seizes Israel-linked container ship in the Gulf of Hormuz
- US sees Iran moving military equipment including drones and cruise missiles
- Opinion: Historical versus real Armenia - Pashinyan's push for a new narrative
Theme
Culture and Lifestyle
Stories related to society, culture and lifestyles.
Trending
Kyrgyz film, Kyz Ala Kachuu, wins Busan International Film Festival award, shedding light on the still deeply entrenched practice of bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan
1 November 2023
Kyz Ala Kachuu is an obvious and unapologetic form of protest by Mirlan Abdykaylkov against the archaic and violating nature of the bride kidnapping traditions in Kyrgyzstan, writes Silvan Lochteken in this commentary for commonspace.eu. Its success at the Busan International Film Festival not only brings the international spotlight on the controversial practice, but reignites the contested debate on bride kidnapping that has polarized the Kyrgyz public for decades.
Filter archive
Trending
Improvised oral poetry remains a popular entertainment in Kazakhstan
28 November 2020
In Kazakhstan, improvised oral poetry, spoken or sung to the accompaniment of traditional musical instruments, has for centuries been a source of entertainment. The Kazakh government has since independence in 1991 been keen to promote the tradition, known in Kazakh as Akyndar Aitysy, since this is seen as a way of consolidating national identity.
Trending
Monday Commentary: Tourism is good for the South Caucasus
2 July 2018
Millions of visitors are expected in the region this year, giving Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia a truly cosmopolitan air. Tourism is good for the region in many ways, but there is a cost too, and governments should not be complacent, writes Dennis Sammut in this commentary.
Trending
Interview: LIZ MERMIN. Nick Maltby speaks to the American filmaker about her latest film, "Amazing Azerbaijan."
9 June 2013
Liz Mermin is an American documentary filmmaker based in London. Her latest film, Amazing Azerbaijan!, investigates human rights in Baku at the time of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. She spoke to Nick Maltby about the film and its context.
Trending
Armenia starts celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of independence
15 September 2011
President Serzh Sargsyan hosted a reception at the Sartarabat Memorial.
Trending
Armenians celebrate 20th anniversary of "Nagorno Karabakh Republic"
2 September 2011
President Serzh Sargsyan led Armenian dignitaries at a celebration in Stepanakert to mark the 20th anniversary of the self declared independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. NKR remains unrecognised by any country and Baku disputes its existance.
Trending
Batumi - The new playground in the Caucasus
3 August 2011
Tens of thousands of visitors from the wider Caucasus region and beyond are visiting Batumi this summer, attracted by new hotels and tourist facilities, and a policy of the Georgian government to turn Adjatra into a prime tourist destination.
Trending
Azerbaijan seeks to reassure Armenia ahead of decision on Eurovision 2012
30 June 2011
Armenia will decide on its participation in the event in Baku shortly