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16/08/2023

The Killers booed in Georgia after inviting Russian fan on stage

The American rock band apologised after the show for comments they said ‘could be misconstrued’.

The Killers booed in Georgia after inviting Russian fan on stage

The American rock band apologised after the show for comments they said ‘could be misconstrued’.

15/08/2023

First death from starvation reported in blockade-struck Nagorno-Karabakh 

A 40-year-old man is reported to have died of ‘chronic malnutrition’ and ‘protein and energy deficiency’.

First death from starvation reported in blockade-struck Nagorno-Karabakh 

A 40-year-old man is reported to have died of ‘chronic malnutrition’ and ‘protein and energy deficiency’.

EU says ‘no Armenian military buildup’ on Azerbaijan border 

The EU monitoring mission’s statement came after Baku accused Yerevan of ramping up their military presence along the border with Azerbaijan.

EU says ‘no Armenian military buildup’ on Azerbaijan border 

The EU monitoring mission’s statement came after Baku accused Yerevan of ramping up their military presence along the border with Azerbaijan.

Explosion at petrol station kills over 30 in Daghestan

Over 100 people were injured in the blast, which is the latest of a series of gas explosions to take place in the republic this month.

Explosion at petrol station kills over 30 in Daghestan

Over 100 people were injured in the blast, which is the latest of a series of gas explosions to take place in the republic this month.

RFE/RL Azerbaijan faces firestorm of criticism over allegations of mismanagement

Former employees have accused senior managers at Azadlig Radiosu of running the organisation for their own benefit.

RFE/RL Azerbaijan faces firestorm of criticism over allegations of mismanagement

Former employees have accused senior managers at Azadlig Radiosu of running the organisation for their own benefit.

14/08/2023

Third Azerbaijani labour activist detained in last month

Aykhan Israfilov, who has been supporting ongoing protests by delivery couriers, was arrested on drug charges.

Third Azerbaijani labour activist detained in last month

Aykhan Israfilov, who has been supporting ongoing protests by delivery couriers, was arrested on drug charges.

Deadly car crash raises criticism over Armenia’s road safety

A car crash on the Yerevan–Gyumri highway has left 11 people dead, raising concerns and criticism about Armenia’s road safety.

Deadly car crash raises criticism over Armenia’s road safety

A car crash on the Yerevan–Gyumri highway has left 11 people dead, raising concerns and criticism about Armenia’s road safety.

11/08/2023

Ruling party member to head Georgia’s Writers’ House

Critics have accused the ruling party of mounting a ‘dangerous takeover’ of cultural institutions.

Ruling party member to head Georgia’s Writers’ House

Critics have accused the ruling party of mounting a ‘dangerous takeover’ of cultural institutions.

10/08/2023

Former ICC prosecutor accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide’ in Nagorno-Karabakh 

A former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused the Azerbaijani government of genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh, as the humanitarian situation in the region worsens. 

Former ICC prosecutor accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide’ in Nagorno-Karabakh 

A former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has accused the Azerbaijani government of genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh, as the humanitarian situation in the region worsens. 

8/08/2023

Ousted Yerevan mayor to challenge ruling party in City Council vote

Hayk Marutyan was ousted in December 2021 for ‘disloyalty’ to the ruling party.

Ousted Yerevan mayor to challenge ruling party in City Council vote

Hayk Marutyan was ousted in December 2021 for ‘disloyalty’ to the ruling party.