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Armenia

Nagorno-Karabakh: More than 70% of population flees, future uncertain

More than 70% of the population of Nagorno-Karabakh has fled the ethnic Armenian enclave in Azerbaijan for neighbouring Armenia, the Armenian government said Friday, as the enclave's separatist government said it will dissolve itself by the end of the year after a three-decade bid for independence.

29/09/2023

Azerbaijan

Nagorno-Karabakh: Half of population flees, separatist govt dissolves

The separatist government of Nagorno-Karabakh said Thursday it will dissolve itself and the unrecognised republic will cease to exist by year's end after a three-decade bid for independence, while Armenian officials said more than half of the region's population has already fled.

28/09/2023

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WATCH: More than half of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh have now fled

Some 66,500 forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh crossed into Armenia as of 10am, Thursday, 28 September, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan said at the Cabinet sitting. He said that the intensity of the influx is not decreasing.

28/09/2023

Azerbaijan

In pictures: Nagorno-Karabakh evacuation

Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians are fleeing what they see as their ancestral homeland over fears of ethnic cleansing.

28/09/2023

Armenia

'I left to stay alive': Nagorno-Karabakh empties of ethnic Armenians

Baku has promised to guarantee the safety of residents, but Armenia's prime minister warned of "ethnic cleansing".

27/09/2023

World News

Thousands flee Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan seizes control

Azerbaijan says it's looking for perpetrators of 'war crimes' as people continue to travel to Armenia.

26/09/2023

Armenia

Thousands of Armenians flee Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan pledged to respect the rights of ethnic Armenians in the region but many local residents fear reprisals and said they were planning to leave for Armenia.

25/09/2023

World News

Nagorno-Karabakh: Leaders to meet next month in Spain for peace talks

Nikol Pashinian and Ilham Aliyev will meet 5 October in the Spanish city of Granada, the Armenian Security Council informed Sunday.

23/09/2023

Sport

A second day of gold for Azerbaijan at the Judo Grand Slam in Baku

On day two of the Heydar Aliyev Baku Grand Slam, the anticipation was electric with the National Gymnastics Arena full of young fans eager to cheer on their national heroes.

23/09/2023

Armenia

Armenia calls for a UN mission to be sent to Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan regained control of its breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh in a deadly two-day military offensive. On Thursday, it held initial talks with representatives of its ethnic Armenian population to discuss reintegration.

22/09/2023

World News

Peace talks over Nagorno-Karabakh as ethnic Armenians flee

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev declared victory in a televised address to the nation, saying his country had restored its sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh.

21/09/2023

Azerbaijan

Officials decide the fate of Nagorno-Karabakh in round table talks

High-stakes talks came after local Armenian self-defence forces in the southern Caucasus Mountains region agreed to lay down their arms following a military operation launched by Azerbaijan.

21/09/2023

Azerbaijan

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan officials give their verdict

Euronews spoke to two high-level representatives on both sides of the fighting to get their perspectives on its causes and consequences.

20/09/2023

Europe News

Nagorno-Karabakh: MEPs call for EU sanctions on Azerbaijan

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) denounced the EU’s inaction in response to the unfolding Nagorno-Karabakh crisis on Wednesday, calling on the bloc to impose economic sanctions on Azerbaijan.

20/09/2023

World News

Why fresh fighting in Azerbaijan may spark new war with Armenia

Azerbaijan’s launch of reportedly intense artillery firing in the Nagorno-Karabakh region on Tuesday raised fears that another full-scale conflict with Armenia could be underway, less than three years after a war that killed more than 6,000 people.

20/09/2023

Azerbaijan

Ceasefire reached in Nagorno-Karabakh, reports Armenian news

Authorities in the region say they will lay down arms at 1:00pm local time on Wednesday, according to Interfax.

19/09/2023

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Discover the year-round wonders of Azerbaijan

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Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan offers a tapestry of experiences, from its rich historical heritage to its lush natural wonders and vibrant cultural gems.

01/09/2023

Cult

The 13th edition of Azerbaijan's Gabala International Music Festival

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The Gabala International Music Festival in Azerbaijan has celebrated its 13th edition with a special focus on young musicians.

28/08/2023

France

Who is behind the video calling for the boycott of the Paris Olympics?

Was a viral video calling for the boycott of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games really published by a major American news outlet? That’s what a certain Twitter account is trying to portray.

10/08/2023

World

Pashinyan: 'Nobody promised it was going to be easy to reach peace'

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan told Euronews that a road to reconciliation between Armenia and Azerbaijan is possible, but work needs to be done.

02/08/2023