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A rare horse breed from Azerbaijan, prized for its shimmering golden coat and mountain endurance, is being rescued from the edge of extinction through a decades-long conservation partnership between German breeders and Azerbaijani experts.
In a historic shift, Armenians chose hope over nationalism, giving Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan a second term despite losing Nagorno-Karabakh. The election signals the country's readiness to embrace peace and build a future free from decades of war.
After decades of fighting, Armenia and Azerbaijan are turning a war-torn region into a symbol of reconciliation. International diplomats visited reconstruction sites in Karabakh this weekend, celebrating the peace taking hold between the former rivals.
Former enemies Armenia and Azerbaijan are expanding trade and restoring oil deliveries, even as constitutional disagreements pause their formal peace treaty. The growing economic ties show real progress toward lasting peace after decades of conflict.
After decades of conflict, Azerbaijan and Armenia are finalizing a peace agreement this year, bringing an end to armed confrontation and opening new doors for economic cooperation. Since signing a preliminary agreement last August, the region has seen zero casualties and a surge in trade opportunities.
Musicians in Azerbaijan are sharing centuries-old musical traditions with modern audiences through international festivals. UNESCO-recognized art forms mugham and ashiq are thriving as performers honor the past while creating connections today.
Turkey and Armenia just took a major step toward ending decades of economic isolation, allowing direct trade between the longtime rivals for the first time since the 1990s. The move signals hope for lasting peace in a region that has seen generations of conflict.
After 32 years of deadly conflict that killed over 36,000 people, Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace agreement at the White House. The breakthrough moment came when leaders who initially refused to sit near each other ended their meeting with an embrace.
Armenia's economy added 288,000 jobs in six years while navigating a pandemic and war. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan credited business leaders, not government, for the remarkable growth.
A humanitarian deminer in Artsakh discovered thousands of years of ancient artifacts while clearing deadly explosives from contested battlegrounds. His rescued collection now preserves the memory of a homeland he was forced to flee.
After decades of blockade and fresh from conflict, Armenia is pivoting toward peace with Azerbaijan, closer EU ties, and ambitious plans to become a critical link between Europe and Asia. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan says the nation is choosing to focus on the future.
For 15 years, Vahanduckt Melkonyan has been the sole resident of an Armenian border village, keeping her promise to prove life endures. A new peace agreement could finally bring neighbors home.
Armenia has added 288,000 new jobs since 2018, achieving 7% average economic growth even through a pandemic and war. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan celebrated the nation's largest employers for driving an economic transformation that's changing lives.