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Armenia’s ‘Fourth Republic’: real break with past or new political narrative?

Armenia’s ‘Fourth Republic’: real break with past or new political narrative?

Over the past week, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced what he described as the country’s new “Fourth Republic,” presenting a new constitution as the institutional foundation of a political era built around peace rather than conflict. But how reachable is that idea? And what does it say about Armenia's political landscape in broader implications?

Nation
Paris cancels official opening of exhibition featuring Armenian prisoners in Baku

Paris cancels official opening of exhibition featuring Armenian prisoners in Baku

Paris City Hall has cancelled the official opening ceremony of an exhibition outside the city hall featuring Armenian nationals serving prison sentences in Baku, according to the statement.

Oil & Gas
European gas prices climb to highest level since 2023

European gas prices climb to highest level since 2023

Natural gas prices in Europe have continued to rise for a third consecutive day amid growing supply risks. Gas futures at the Netherlands’ TTF hub rose 1.7% to...

Business
China’s CNOOC finds more than oil in Azerbaijan’s Caspian pivot

China’s CNOOC finds more than oil in Azerbaijan’s Caspian pivot

Azerbaijan’s appeal to Chinese energy companies is increasingly measurable in ships, tonnes and transit capacity. For instance, cargo moving through the Trans-Caspian route has risen roughly fivefold in seven years to about 4.5 million tonnes, while Azerbaijan’s transport infrastructure is being upgraded to handle much larger flows between China, Central Asia and Europe.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan sends another shipment of diesel fuel to Armenia

Azerbaijan sends another shipment of diesel fuel to Armenia

Azerbaijan will send another shipment of diesel fuel to Armenia today.

World
Barrot: EU cannot accept goods from occupied West Bank

Barrot: EU cannot accept goods from occupied West Bank

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday that the European Union cannot accept products coming from territories "illegally occupied" in the West Bank, arguing that the bloc must not support such activity through trade.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Natural wonder that never ceases to fascinate travelers [PHOTOS]

Natural wonder that never ceases to fascinate travelers [PHOTOS]

A wall of fire rising from the side of a hillside is not something most travellers expect to find in the middle of a landscape. Yet on the Absheron Peninsula, this extraordinary sight has been burning for generations.

Culture
Jack Barton emerges as frontrunner for new James Bond role

Jack Barton emerges as frontrunner for new James Bond role

British actor Jack Barton has reportedly emerged as the leading contender to become the next James Bond, as the search for Daniel Craig's successor enters a new stage.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Azerbaijan clears more than 7,500 hectares of land in August

Azerbaijan clears more than 7,500 hectares of land in August

Organizations involved in mine clearance in Azerbaijan’s liberated territories carried out extensive demining operations throughout August.

Sports
Belgian club USG forced to seek new venue for Israel game, as mayor blocked them from hosting

Belgian club USG forced to seek new venue for Israel game, as mayor blocked them from hosting

Belgian football club Union Saint-Gilloise will have to find an alternative venue for its Europa League home fixture after authorities in Leuven refused permission for the match to be played at the city’s stadium.

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