Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan and Uganda to cooperate in mineral production and infrastructure development
Neither side has specified a timeframe for the implementation of projects.
Yousef Bardouka
A Circassian from the diaspora, Yousef joined OC Media out of a passion for the Caucasus and a fascination with functional public transport. With previous journalism experience in Jordan, he divides his time between keeping up with regional news, podcast production, and exploration of specialty coffee.
Freedom of the Press
Imprisoned journalists Mzia Amaghlobeli and Ulvi Hasanli shortlisted for Václav Havel Prize
The two journalists from the South Caucasus were among the top three finalists for the prize.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Kaladze says Georgia’s interests ‘cannot be traded’ for EU visa liberalisation
The EU previously warned that it might suspend the act should Georgia fail to meet its recommendations.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Protests against and in support of Russian military base take place in Armenia’s Gyumri
The base is believed to house upwards of 3,000 Russian troops.
Armenia–Russia Relations
Armenian government denies opposition MP claim that ‘hundreds of lorries’ denied entry to Russia
Russia has regularly been denying entry to lorries packed with Armenian products.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Conflict
Pashinyan says defence spending will not be raised in light of ‘established’ peace with Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev declared that Baku ‘must be ready for war’, however, he highlighted their lack of intention ‘to wage war’.
