Black Sea Trade and Development Bank plans to invest in Armenia’s infrastructure and energy sector
The BSTDB provided a $10 million loan to the Armenian Economy Development Bank (Armeconombank) for the development of SME facilities.
Iranian investors show interest in Armenia’s Nairit chemical plant
Tabriz Petrochemical Company was among Iranian entities which the United States blacklisted in 2018 as part of its renewed economic sanctions against Iran.
Chechen opposition blogger murdered in France
Following Imran Aliyev’s death, protest actions of Chechen residents were held at Russian Embassies in Austria and Germany.
Parliamentary Elections held in Azerbaijan
On 9 February, parliamentary elections were held in Azerbaijan. According to the preliminary results, the ruling New Azerbaijan Party (NAP) won 69 seats, out of 125, in the new legislature, which were 4 more than in the previous legislature.
EU and EBRD to modernize Armenia’s crossing point with Iran
On 7 February, the Armenian government secured over 21 million euros ($23 million) in funding from the European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for its plans to modernize and expand Armenia’s sole border crossing with Iran in Meghri.
Association Implementation Report on Georgia
The report stated that “the EU regards Georgia as a key partner in the region and continues fully to support its sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, [and that] Georgia continues to be fully committed to and actively participates in the Eastern Partnership multilateral architecture.”
Gakharia announces the launch of a new human rights strategy
On 6 February, Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia announced the launch of a new stage in the country’s long-term human rights strategy.
Georgian Ombudsman raises child poverty issue after Baghdadi tragedy
According to the UNICEF, children in Georgia face a higher risk of poverty than any other population group.
Armenia to hold a referendum on the Constitutional Court changes
Representatives of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) urged the Armenian authorities to consult with legal experts from the Strasbourg-based organization before enacting controversial constitutional changes.
Aliyev criticizes the latest PACE Resolution on Azerbaijan
Aliyev spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on the latest resolution adopted by the PACE in regard to political prisoners in Azerbaijan.
Zalkaliani visits the US
From 4-7 February, the Georgian Minister of Foreign Affairs David Zalkaliani visited the United States to participate in the annual Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom at the invitation of the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Opposition protests continue in Georgia
On 5 February, the Georgian opposition political parties and civil activists were holding a protest rally in front of Parliament in Tbilisi. The protesters, demanding the promised proportional electoral system, arranged a "corridor of shame" for the ruling party 'Georgian Dream' lawmakers.
ARTICLES IN ENGLISH»
Ramzan Kadyrov Addresses World Muslims, Pope's Apology, His Chance to be Elected Russian President, "Zelenskyy's Trial in Chechnya"
ICG on the War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Recent Political, Social, and Economic Changes in Nakhchivan
Georgian Parliament Speaker Suspends MPs’ Visits to Saakashvili
Ilham Aliyev Addresses Zangazur Corridor and Energy Capacity of Azerbaijan in New Year Speech
MEISTGELESEN
AKTUELLES
Ramzan Kadyrov Addresses World Muslims, Pope's Apology, His Chance to be Elected Russian President, "Zelenskyy's Trial in Chechnya"
ICG on the War in Ukraine and Its Impact on Armenia and Azerbaijan
Parlamentspräsident von Georgien setzt Besuche von Abgeordneten bei Saakaschwili aus
Ilham Alijew spricht in seiner Neujahrsrede über den Zangazur-Korridor und die Energiekapazität Aserbaidschans
Großbritannien, VAE, Russland und Albanien verhindern Frankreichs Initiative zum Latschin-Korridor im UN-Sicherheitsrat
OPINION
The Hidden Crisis of Georgia’s Nongovernmental Sector
Azerbaijan in the post-oil era: COVID-19 impact on the economy
Political polarization and hate speech in Armenia after the Velvet Revolution
Georgian Media as a Fake News?
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