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South Caucasus

Closed border, open trade: Armenia and Türkiye enter new phase

Editor’s note: Zaur Nurmamedov is a journalist and a graduate of the Faculty of Political Science at the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (1993–1999). He previously served as first deputy editor-in-chief of the Vesti.Az news portal (2009–2023). The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

15 May 2026-12:30
Georgia political shift could open major trade opportunity for Armenia

Georgia’s changing political direction away from the West may be creating new strategic opportunities for Armenia in shaping Europe–Asia trade routes, according to a report by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW).

14 May 2026-17:27
Siarhei Bohdan: Azerbaijan drives South Caucasus peace process amid Eastern Europe contrast – INTERVIEW

14 May 2026-10:26
Kirill Krivosheev: Fundamental contradictions remain unresolved in Russia-Azerbaijan relations - INTERVIEW

12 May 2026-20:32
Azerbaijan’s digital economy in 2026: Tech-driven growth across business and government

12 May 2026-20:28
Russian official blasts Armenia over Zelensky’s ‘repulsive’ remarks, defends regional role

A senior Russian Foreign Ministry official has lashed out at Armenia for ignoring what he described as “repulsive” anti-Russian remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to Yerevan, while also defending Moscow’s role in Armenia’s railway sector and questioning Western-backed regional transport initiatives.

12 May 2026-11:46
Türkiye and Armenia advance fragile normalization with joint border bridge restoration deal

Türkiye and Armenia are taking new steps toward normalizing relations, marked by an agreement to jointly restore an ancient border bridge, a move experts describe as symbolic yet fragile but potentially full of opportunity.

10 May 2026-17:08
Georgia, US signal move to reset strategic ties

Georgia and the United States are prepared to “reset” their strategic partnership based on a “concrete roadmap”, according to the Georgian government, following talks between Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Coulter.

08 May 2026-11:02
Macron promises Armenia what he cannot deliver

The European Political Community summit will likely be remembered for its emotional meetings and conspicuous displays of warm friendship between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron. Had these displays been somewhat more restrained and dignified, they might not have attracted much attention. After all, cordial relations between politicians from different countries are perfectly normal.

08 May 2026-10:31
EU moves into the South Caucasus through Yerevan

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

07 May 2026-00:15