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EU enlargement: grand rhetoric, reality, and geopolitical vicious circle


The EU proclaims its commitment to enlargement “like never before.” The driving force behind this is geopolitics. However, between the grandiose rhetoric of EU officials…

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Georgia recovers ammunition linked to late ISIS operative


The State Security Service of Georgia (SSG) has announced the discovery of an arsenal connected to the group of Ahmed Chatayev, the ISIS operative killed in 2017….

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Drone strike sparks fire at Russian petrochemical plant in Stavropol region


A petrochemical facility in the Russian city of Budyonnovsk, in the Stavropol region, was hit by strike drones on the night of November 12, triggering a large fire…

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Armenian finance minister says national debt grew 80%, not doubled


Armenia’s national debt has increased by 80 per cent, not doubled, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan told parliament, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media….

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Russian State Duma expands grounds for dismissal of migrants


The Russian State Duma has passed a law expanding the list of reasons for dismissing migrant workers in Russia. Restrictions on employment introduced by regional…

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Ukraine showcases interceptor drones neutralizing Russian threats


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a video highlighting the operational prowess of domestically developed interceptor drones, which are effectively…

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EU naval force seizes Iranian-flagged dhow used in Somali pirate attack


A European Union naval mission has taken control of an Iranian-flagged dhow that was hijacked and used by pirates to attack an oil products tanker off the coast…

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Media: Russia faces mobile internet blackouts in some regions


In certain regions of Russia, mobile internet has been shut down indefinitely. According to official statements, the restrictions were imposed for security reasons…

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Azerbaijan becomes member of UN World Tourism Organization Executive Council


Azerbaijan’s membership in the Executive Council of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has been officially approved, the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan…

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Bosnia and Herzegovina seeks to strengthen cooperation with Azerbaijan


Azerbaijan is a friendly country with which Bosnia and Herzegovina seeks to develop closer cooperation. Željka Cvijanović, a member of the Presidency of Bosnia and…