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How to go for day trips from Tbilisi Some of the places are reachable by public transport however this might be a bit time-consuming, uncomfortable, and challenging to navigate (but definitely not impossible!). If you rent a car you can easily visit all the sites independently and spent as much time as you wish in each of them. However, Georgian roads and especially Georgian drivers are a bit crazy so if you are not a confident driver you might want to rethink this option. The best option seems to be day tours from Tbilisi, either group ones or private ones. Since Georgia tourism is booming...

December 22, 2020 The first Karabakh War was a territorial conflict that took place from 1988 to 1994 Backed by the Republic of Armenia, the majority-Armenian Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from the Azerbaijan. The war ended in an Armenian victory. (Photo by Eurasianet.org) BY KAMI ARABIAN In view of the snowy peaks of Mount Ararat—believed to be the resting place of Noah’s Ark—stands the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant. A relic of the Soviet past, the ANPP is a symbol of economic recovery for the Republic of Armenia: overcoming its challenges, the country has become ...

'Armenia has that wartime mix of grief, anxiety and hedonism' Credit: istock Hitchhiking is popular in Armenia – crime in the country is low. One driver and his friends, on the road back from the crumbling Soviet resorts and spectacular mountains surrounding Lake Sevan, treat me to a blast of Armenian dance-pop with the windows down. Artillery sound effects emphasise the chorus. We are way over the speed limit.  ‘It’s about the war’, he says, slapping me on the shoulder.  ‘And Artsakh’.  They laugh at me for using the seatbelt.  Precautionary principle thinking, with all its c...

Modern Diplomacy From September 27 to November 10, the Armenian Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in the South Caucasus was exposed to a genocidal assault at the hands of Azerbaijan and Turkey. The entire world watched while the aggressors committed many crimes and indiscriminately shelled the indigenous lands of Armenians. Turkey also sent Azerbaijan mercenaries from Syria with known affiliations to Islamic radical groups. This was confirmed by a recent United Nations report, as well as by the testimonies of many Syrian mercenaries and reports by international media outlets. The war fin...

ARF Shant Student Organization and All-ASA GLENDALE—The All-Armenian Student Association and ARF Shant Student Association stand in solidarity with the ARF Nigol Aghbalian Student Association and the Armenian Youth Federation in Armenia in their opposition protest following the tripartite peace agreement the Armenian government entered into with the governments of Russia and Azerbaijan. The current government, which came to power in a wave of protests in 2018, has made bold promises to protect the rights of the people. We urge the government to respect the civil liberties of those making de...