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Azerbaijan Railways, China Railways agree to boost Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway potential
APA
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Azerbaijan and China will actively cooperate in the development of international transport corridors and cargo operations, APA reports. The Memorandum of Understanding signed between “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC (ADY) and the “China State Railway...
The Hill: Russia loses grasp on Caucasus amid regional shifts
PanARMENIAN.Net
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July 10, 2025 - 11:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Hill has recently published an article examining Russia’s waning influence in the South Caucasus and the shifting dynamics between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the West. The article says that “Russia has...
The European Court’s Merits Judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia: As Good as It Gets (Almost)
EJIL: Talk!
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July 10, 2025
In a landmark ruling, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights yesterday delivered its much-anticipated merits judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia (nos. 8019/16, 43800/14, 28525/20 and 11055/22). The judgment is here;...
European Parliament Urges Tougher Sanctions on Georgian Government Over Democratic Backsliding
The Messenger
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By Liza Mchedlidze Thursday, July 10, 2025 The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the European Union to consider further restrictive measures against the ruling Georgian Dream party and the Georgian government, citing severe...
Georgia Corrections Employee Fired For Trying To Have Sex With Inmate After Being Caught With Her Pants Down
OutKick - Tennessee
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July 9, 2025
Woman was fired and arrested by U.S. Marshals this week, faces two serious charges PublishedJuly 9, 2025 3:39 PM EDT•UpdatedJuly 9, 2025 3:39 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Getting caught with your pants down is rarely a good thing....
Georgian activist jailed for calling official a goose on Facebook
Open Caucasus Media
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July 9, 2025
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Georgia’s Maritime Transport Agency head sacked amid gunshot scandal
Open Caucasus Media
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July 9, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
“The Situation Is Difficult in Terms of Investments” - Zviad Skhvitaridze on U.S. Concerns Over Georgia’s Business Climate
Business Media Gerogia
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July 9, 2025
Zviad Skhvitaridze, founder of the U.S.-based consulting firm ZTN Consulting, says recent comments by U.S. Ambassador Robin Dunnigan reflect not just personal opinions but the official stance of the US administration regarding Georgia’s...
Colorado’s Coach Prime feeling good, bullish on Buffs at Big 12 media day
Daily Camera - Colorado
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July 9, 2025
FRISCO, Texas – Colorado head coach Deion Sanders didn’t address his health Wednesday, but he looked strong physically when he showed up to Big 12 media day at The Star and is looking forward to this season with the Buffaloes. It was the first...
$10M Russian Air Defense System Torched by Ukrainian Drone Strike
Kyiv Post
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July 9, 2025
Ukrainian forces have destroyed another Russian Buk-M1 medium-range air defense system, reportedly worth around $10 million. The Ukrainian Ground Forces’ Telegram report says that the successful operation was carried out by fighters of the Black...
Azerbaijani Minister Calls Nation's Gas Potential Europe's Energy Security Surety (PHOTO)
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, addressed the ministerial session at the 9th OPEC International Seminar themed“Oil Markets: Energy Security, Growth and Prosperity,” Trend...
Azerbaijan and China Sign Rail Agreement to Boost Silk Road Logistics
teleSUR
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 Hour: 11:40 am On Wednesday, Azerbaijan Railways, the country’s state-owned railway company, announced that Azerbaijan and China had signed a memorandum to expand cooperation in rail transportation to improve logistics along the New...
Abkhazian Cinema Fund head apologises for ‘provocative statements’ to Russian tourists
Open Caucasus Media
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July 9, 2025
Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel...
Georgian government moves to crush democracy
Washington Examiner
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July 9, 2025
Tamara Chergoleishvili, a politician from Georgia’s pro-Western Federalist Party, did not bother attending her court hearing last week. She already knew the outcome. The Tbilisi City Court fined her $1,500 for “insulting” two senior officials of...
Despite security risks, Russia to reopen Gelendzhik Airport in drone-struck Krasnodar Krai
The Kyiv Independent
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July 9, 2025
Russia will reopen Gelendzhik Airport in the country's Krasnodar Krai for domestic flights on July 18, in a rare easing of airspace restrictons imposed at the start of the full-scale war, the Transport Ministry announced on July 9. The decision...
From green transition to global stage: Armenia’s biodiversity moment
IUCN
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“What if COP17 in Yerevan is a failure?”. After a lengthy presentation on the importance of environmental diplomacy and cooperation, this was not the question I was expecting. I had prepared to offer insights on the details of the Global...
Azerbaijani players prepare for 1/32 finals in Women's Chess World Cup
AzerNews
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July 9, 2025
Women's Chess World Cup is underway in Batumi, Georgia, Azernews reports. Two Azerbaijani national team members are set to compete in the 1/32 finals on July 9. Grandmaster Ulviyya Fataliyeva will compete against the local player Lela...
Azerbaijan Updates On Natural Gas Purchase From Turkmenistan In 4M2025
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Azerbaijan imported 155.3 million cubic meters of natural gas from Turkmenistan in the first four months of 2025. The data obtained by Trend from the Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee...
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Georgia
Inter Press News
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The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Georgia with amendments, by a vote of 490 in favor and 147 against. According to the draft resolution published on the Parliament’s website, the European Parliament once again reaffirms its...
Ukraine protests inclusion of Russian athletes with military ranks as neutrals
The Straits Times
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July 8, 2025
KYIV – Ukraine's Fencing Federation (NFFU) is considering unspecified legal action after the sport's global governing body confirmed that three athletes would compete as 'neutrals' at the World Championships in July 2025. The NFFU has insisted...