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Armenia under Pashinyan: growing concerns over democracy

Armenia under Pashinyan: growing concerns over democracy

Armenia’s political transformation began with the 2018 Velvet Revolution, when mass protests brought Nikol Pashinyan to power and raised expectations of cleaner government, stronger institutions and accountable leadership. Eight years later, international assessments identify weaknesses in judicial independence, media freedom, minority protection and the balance between state institutions.

Nation
Azerbaijan bans entry to 14 Iranian nationals over alleged incitement and hostile statements

Azerbaijan bans entry to 14 Iranian nationals over alleged incitement and hostile statements

Azerbaijan has reportedly declared 14 Iranian citizens persona non grata and banned them from entering the country over statements and public appeals allegedly directed against Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, security and constitutional order.

Oil & Gas
SOCAR, KazMunayGas discuss expanding Kazakh oil transportation via Azerbaijan

SOCAR, KazMunayGas discuss expanding Kazakh oil transportation via Azerbaijan

SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf met with KazMunayGas Chairman Askhat Khasenov to discuss expanding the transportation of Kazakh oil through Azerbaijan and strengthening cooperation across various areas of the energy sector.

Business
Azerbaijan-Greece trade rises to $715.7 million, up more than 50% since 2024

Azerbaijan-Greece trade rises to $715.7 million, up more than 50% since 2024

Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Greece exceeded $715.7 million in January–September 2026, marking an 8.7% increase compared with the corresponding period of 2025, according to the State Customs Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Armenia begins preparatory work on TRIPP railway and highway project

Armenia begins preparatory work on TRIPP railway and highway project

The Government of Armenia has effectively already begun implementing the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP) project, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told lawmakers on Monday, according to Armenpress.

World
Dems' Schumer on midterms: 'Nauseously optimistic'

Dems' Schumer on midterms: 'Nauseously optimistic'

United States Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday that he is "nauseously optimistic" about the Democratic Party's chances at the 2026 midterm elections. The polls officially opened today, with times differing depending on the state.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva familiarizes herself with activities of social sewing facility in Shamakhi [PHOTOS]

Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alena Aliyeva visited a social sewing facility operating in the city of Shamakhi on October 26.

Culture
Book on Azerbaijan's Karabakh victory highlights strategic importance of Hadrut and Shusha battles

Book on Azerbaijan's Karabakh victory highlights strategic importance of Hadrut and Shusha battles

The battles for Hadrut and Shusha during Azerbaijan's 44-day Patriotic War demonstrate how special operations forces, mountain warfare, tactical manoeuvres and modern military technologies contributed to the country's victory, according to The War for Karabakh: Strategy, Technology, and Victory, a book by American military experts Liam Collins and John Spencer.

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
Turkish journalist criticizes attempts to strain ties with Azerbaijan

Turkish journalist criticizes attempts to strain ties with Azerbaijan

Turkish journalist Yılmaz Özdil has criticised attempts to create tensions between Türkiye and Azerbaijan over the Palestinian issue, arguing that foreign policy should be guided by national interests rather than religious considerations.

Sports
Azerbaijan athletes win 168 medals at International Competitions in October [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan athletes win 168 medals at International Competitions in October [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth and Sports, Farid Gayibov, has met with athletes who achieved outstanding results at international competitions over the past month.

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