Armenia–Turkey Relations
Armenia Turkey checkpoint to temporarily open for humanitarian aid to Syria
The checkpoint was previously opened in 2023 in order for Armenia to send humanitarian aid to Turkey following the Turkey–Syria earthquake.
Xandie (Alexandra) Kuenning
After years in academia, Xandie returned to Georgia to join OC Media. Her previous work with non-profits focused on Eurasian affairs, particularly queer and gender rights and green politics. She’s also a fan of foreign cinema, tea, and books (but not spilling tea on books).
Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict
EU urges fair treatment of Armenian prisoners in Azerbaijan
EU spokesperson Anita Hipper also stated that the EU would continue to support the normalisation of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Review
Review | Hard by a Great Forest — a compelling tale of a Georgian homecoming
Leo Vardiashvili’s debut novel weaves a compelling tale of homecoming, guilt, and loss, all set against the surreal backdrop of a mass zoo escape.
Armenia
Armenian Labour Minister ‘hosted’ by Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Narek Mkrtchyan, also the head of foreign relations for the ruling Civil Contract Party, previously attended one of Trump’s inauguration events.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict
Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians threaten to sue Armenian government if international lawsuits are dropped
Armenia and Azerbaijan recently agreed to a peace deal, with sources stating that an Armenian concession is the dropping of international lawsuits.
Abkhazia–Russia Relations
Russia cancels recommendations against tourism to Abkhazia
The travel advisory had been in effect since November 2024, following the protests in Abkhazia that ousted former President Aslan Bzhaniya.
