Azerbaijan slams 'threats' from France after Paris recalls ambassador

Azerbaijan on Wednesday accused France of pressuring and threatening the country after Paris recalled its ambassador and accused the Caucasus country of damaging bilateral ties.

France recalls its ambassador to Azerbaijan, accuses Baku of 'damaging' ties

France on Tuesday said it had recalled for consultations the French ambassador to Azerbaijan, accusing Baku of taking actions that have damaged the bilateral relationship.

Rishi Sunak eyes up deals to deport migrants to Armenia, Ivory Coast, Costa Rica and Botswana in bid to replicate Rwanda scheme

Leaded documents show the FCDO also considered South American states including Paraguay, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador, but suggested their governments may have less interest in signing up.

EU pledges €270 million in aid for Armenia as Yerevan pivots away from Moscow

The European Union on Friday pledged a 270-million-euro ($290 million) financial package for Armenia as Brussels and Washington push to boost ties with Yerevan while its relations with Russia crumble.  

Uzbekistan is the ONLY nation more miserable than Britain: Global report says the Dominican Republic tops world wellbeing charts

The UK only ranked 70th out of 71 countries in terms of mood, outlook on life and self-esteem in 2023, scoring only 49 on the mental wellbeing score when the global average was 65.

This couple have been 'travelling the world non-stop' for 15 years. Here they reveal why they love the US, hate Egypt, the places that surprised them - and how they've done it without using the bank of mum and dad

Lauren Winslow-Llewelyn, 34, and Craig Hubbard, 41, share their unique non-stop travel approach to life - valuing time and experiences over material things.

How France became the target of Azerbaijan's smear campaign

What do the absence of French observers at Azerbaijan's February 7 presidential election, a group denouncing "French colonialism" and an online campaign targeting the 2024 Paris Olympics have in common? They are three facets of a new offensive...

Armenia says several soldiers killed in border flare-up with Azerbaijan

Armenia said on Tuesday that four of its soldiers were killed by Azerbaijani fire along the heavily militarized border, the first fatal incident since they began negotiating a deal to end more than 30 years of intermittent war last year. 

Azerbaijan President Aliyev re-elected in landslide after historic Karabakh win

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev secured a fifth consecutive term in elections on Wednesday, official results showed, an expected outcome after his country's historic victory over Armenian separatists last year.

‘Outcome all but certain’: Azerbaijan's Aliyev expected to secure fifth term

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is expected to secure a fifth consecutive term in presidential elections on February 7. Anita Khachaturova, a specialist in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, talks to FRANCE 24 about what is at stake. 

Armenia joins International Criminal Court, Moscow decries 'unfriendly step'

Armenia on Thursday formally joined the International Criminal Court (ICC), officials said, in a move that traditional ally Moscow has denounced as "unfriendly".

Armenia PM Pashinyan proposes non-aggression pact to Azerbaijan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Sunday that he has proposed the signing of a non aggression pact to Azerbaijan, pending a comprehensive peace treaty between the arch-foe Caucasus neighbours.

King Felipe of Spain's sister Infanta Cristina finalises divorce from her jailbird husband of 25 years - two years after he was photographed hand-in-hand with another woman

The sister of King Felipe of Spain, 58, split from Iñaki Urdangarin two years ago, and the divorce papers have been signed by both parties at a notary office in Barcelona, according to HOLA!.

Azerbaijan tells Paris not to ‘intervene’ over Frenchman’s arrest as tensions run high

Azerbaijan told France Wednesday not to “intervene” in its internal affairs after Baku arrested a Frenchman on espionage charges with tensions running high between the two countries.

Luxury hotel plans threaten East Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter

Activists say a controversial deal to build a luxury hotel could destroy part of East Jerusalem’s historical Armenian quarter, accusing the company behind the plan of paying people to seize land by force. As Armenian Christians celebrate Christmas...

Turkish defense minister reaffirms commitment to revival of Black Sea Grain deal

The Turkish national defense minister affirmed Wednesday the ongoing commitment of Türkiye to revitalize the …

France expels two Azerbaijan diplomats in a move of 'reciprocity'

France has declared two employees of Azerbaijan's embassy persona non grata in a move of "reciprocity", the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Abandoned Cyprus: Haunting photos show a former booming beach resort that's now frozen in time

These haunting photographs capture the once-booming beach resort of Varosha, located on coastline known in bygone times as the Riviera of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to exchange POWs, take steps on normalising ties

Arch-foes Armenia and Azerbaijan said Thursday they would exchange prisoners of war and work towards normalising their relations, in a joint statement hailed by the EU as a "breakthrough".

More than 30 Wales football fans are arrested in Armenia and say they were 'brutally tackled to the floor' by police and held without water ahead of Euro qualifier match

Around 1,200 Wales fans are in the Armenian capital Yerevan, having made the 2,300-mile journey to one of European football's distant outposts.

Azerbaijan rejects Armenia peace talks in US over Washington's 'biased remarks'

Azerbaijan on Thursday refused to participate in normalisation talks with arch-foe Armenia that were planned in the United States this month over what it said was Washington’s “biased” position.