At least 14 people were killed and 38 injured, including children, in an explosive attack on a highway in Colombia, attributed to FARC dissidents. The governor of Cauca described the incident as a 'terrorist escalation' following over 20 episodes in two days.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced an offer of cooperation to Caucasus countries in the fields of air defense and drone defense, sharing the initiative on his Telegram channel.

Kefir, historically originating in the Caucasus mountains, is experiencing a surge in popularity and becoming a significant growth area for the Greek food industry, driven by increasing dietary concerns and intolerances.

The Trump Organization announced plans to construct a 70-storey Trump Tower in Tbilisi, Georgia, in partnership with local entities. If completed, the skyscraper would become the tallest in the South Caucasus region.

This article discusses different varieties of comfrey, noting that common comfrey requires moist soil, while the Caucasian variant is more drought-tolerant and suitable for sunny conditions, making it an ideal ground cover.

An armed commando group shot and killed six people near Popayán in southwestern Colombia, marking the country's 36th mass murder this year. The incident occurred in the Cauca department, a region where factions of the former FARC guerrilla group are vying for control over the coca trade.

A visit by US envoy Vance to Armenia and Azerbaijan is raising questions about potential future American weapons deals, as the US's role in the South Caucasus expands despite political and economic factors against a full partnership reset.

An analyst suggests that while Russia could threaten Baltic states, its primary military objective is more likely to be the Caucasus region, given its current troop capabilities.

The North Caucasus republics of Chechnya and Dagestan are experiencing severe flooding, described as catastrophic, following the heaviest rainfall in decades.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on the phone with Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, discussing areas of mutual interest including security in the Caucasus and Black Sea region.

A new study has found that the Armenian alphabet shares structural similarities with the ancient Ethiopic Ge’ez script, suggesting historical connections between African and Caucasus writing systems.

Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi announced that authorities intend to deepen economic cooperation with countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

The owners are a couple who operate a chain of Caucasian-style restaurants.

Hingel, a cherished dish with roots stretching from the Caucasus to Anatolia, continues to be prepared in homes using traditional methods. A variation of the mantı tradition broug...

Amid wars in Ukraine and Middle East, South Caucasus becomes strategic lifeline - Op-Ed  AzerNews

An opinion piece exploring why North Caucasians neither celebrate nor condemn the Israeli-US attack on Iran, viewing it as another instance of global powers acting without regard for affected populations.

Azerbaijan is a country in the Caucasus, bordered by the Caspian Sea and covering 86,600 square kilometers. Greeks in Azerbaijan: The almost unknown community of the Caucasus...

Azerbaijan has announced a mobilization, placing its armed forces on high alert and beginning the recruitment of reservists, with military units being sent to combat positions.

The Caucasus has once again found itself looking on with increasing concern as yet another war has erupted bordering our region.

An article commemorating March 3, 1918, the date of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, and its significant impact on the Greeks living in Eastern Pontus and Transcaucasia within the collapsing Ottoman Empire.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated he is not worried about a Russian attack on Finland, expressing more concern if he were president of a Central Asian or South Caucasian country, and indicating he trusts Trump slightly more than Putin.

Security guards for Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reportedly assaulted protesters on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. while Aliyev was in the US for a council meeting.

On the day of remembrance for the Armenian Genocide, Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its position, referring to the events as "1915 events" and emphasizing a climate of peace and reconciliation in the South Caucasus. Turkey continues to deny the term "genocide."

Kazakhstan's city of Almaty will host a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) Regional Capacity Development Center, serving Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Mongolia.

NATO is responding to Turkey's request by creating a new multinational command in Adana, Turkey, as part of a southern defense plan covering the Mediterranean, South Caucasus, Black Sea, and North Africa.

The Ossetian Uatsdin faith is gaining prominence in the North Caucasus, spreading amidst a growing interest in pre-Christian religious traditions as a vital component of ethnic identity.

Ukraine is reportedly working on new security agreements that will span across Europe, the Caucasus region, and beyond.

Kazakhstan and Armenia are intensifying efforts to strengthen their bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding trade and enhancing transport and transit connectivity amidst shifting dynamics in the South Caucasus.

An op-ed from Azernews discusses the emergence of a new South Caucasus region, characterized by a transition from long-standing rivalries to increased connectivity and cooperation.

Countries in the South Caucasus region are reportedly turning towards cooperation, seeking stability and joint efforts in the context of an ongoing regional war.

A recent survey in the North Caucasus found that 3% of respondents considered Stalin an 'ideal leader,' with figures like Rambo and the Terminator also cited as role models.

The South Caucasus and Middle Corridor are gaining strategic importance as a crucial transit route between Europe and China, driven by the war in Iran and disruptions to global trade flows.

A report indicates that the North Caucasus region has the lowest war losses in Russia, with North Ossetia being the only exception where losses exceed the national average.

The ongoing war in Iran has increased the strategic significance of the South Caucasus, making it a crucial stable corridor between Asia and Europe, with Azerbaijan particularly affected.

A Forbes analysis suggests that the ongoing Iran War could potentially advance the United States' geopolitical position within the South Caucasus region.

An opinion piece argues that Russia, despite being a federation on paper, continues to perpetuate its colonial rule in the North Caucasus region, driven by repression and the myth of instability.

Experts at the AIFC highlighted that geopolitical changes and increasing passenger demand are elevating the importance of aviation finance mechanisms across Central Asia and the Caucasus region.

This article explores the lesser-known history of the Greek families Arvanitidis and Sideridis, who were significant oil exporters from Batumi in the Caucasus to Constantinople, contributing to the region's oil trade and shipping industry.

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is reportedly leading to an energy windfall for countries in the South Caucasus and Central Asia regions.

Many airlines have been flying over the Caucasus since the strikes on Iran. Flightradar24 More airplanes have been re-routing through the Caucasus since Saturday's strikes on Iran. Azerbaijan closed…

The Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office hosted an Iftar ceremony to mark the holy month of Ramadan, with photos documenting the event.

IRANIAN cuisine is rich in flavors, aromas, and colors, combining influences from the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Central Asia.

Iran's defense minister has stated that Iran opposes any foreign intervention in the Caucasus region.

Washington views the Caucasus as a gateway to Central Asia, but China maintains a dominant position in the region, leading to complex geopolitical dynamics.

Turkey's Foreign Ministry has warned against inflaming tensions related to the 1915 events, emphasizing a growing climate of peace and reconciliation in the South Caucasus driven by regional actors seeking stability.

The Regional Ecological Summit 2026, a significant platform for environmental challenges in Central Asia and the Caucasus, commenced in Astana, Kazakhstan, with the Kazakh president emphasizing the need for regional unity.

An analysis reveals the 'Gulf war' has affected tourism in the Caucasus region, though Azerbaijan has managed to buck the trend and maintain its tourism sector.

Balkar director Said Tolgurov's second film, 'In the Mountains. He', is reviewed as a comedic ode that grounds the viewer through the breathtaking mountain landscape of Kabarda–Balkaria.

A premium article explores reflections on masculinity in the context of Georgia's Svaneti region, known as the 'Crown of the Great Caucasus'. The piece discusses a journey to a Svanetian school of masculinity.

The Masters golf tournament is examined for its complicated segregated past, including the PGA's former 'Caucasian-only clause'.

The war in Iran has significantly impacted air traffic for the small states of the South Caucasus. Air connections from east to west and vice versa, which previously traversed Iran, are now concentrated in a narrow air corridor over Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

The city of Gabala is set to host the Great Caucasus Art and Dance Cup in 2026, an event celebrating art and dance in the region.

As Russia continues to tighten internet restrictions in the North Caucasus, concerns are growing about the future of online access and freedom in the region, which has faced various blockades for several years.

NATO's 2025 report emphasizes the strategic importance of the South Caucasus region, signaling its growing geopolitical significance.

An intensification of the war in Iran could push the South Caucasus into a new phase of economic and security tensions, with Azerbaijan and Armenia preparing for potential consequences, despite no immediate impact.

This is the first such protocol in the North Caucasus against a bookshop.

Georgian Orthodox Church Patriarch Ilia II has been hospitalized on the night of March 17 and is in “very serious” condition, Georgian Dream Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze confirmed. “Considering the age and every factor, the situation definitely is not easy,” GD Health Minister Mikheil Sarjveladze told the media at the Caucasus Medical Center, a hospital …

The head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) stated that over 2,500 'terrorists' have been killed in the North Caucasus since 2006, claiming the insurgent underground has been 'almost completely eliminated'.

Malika Musaeva’s film is an uncompromisingly depressing look into how little agency young women in the North Caucasus have in their own lives.

Visant des infrastructures stratégiques et des lieux liés à la communauté juive à Bakou, ces frappes ont conduit l’Azerbaïdjan à annoncer des représailles et à évacuer son personnel diplomatique…

Two Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan region on Thursday, raising fears of an expansion of hostilities in the South Caucasus, as Baku maintains close ties with Israel.

The March edition of The Caucasus Monitor has been released, providing updates and analysis on the region.

The Adygea Supreme Court has ruled to allow the uprooting of 10,000 trees for the construction of a ski resort. The resort will be built near the Caucasus Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, raising environmental concerns.

Turkish Vice President Fuad Oktay stated that escalating tensions between the US and Iran are leading the region into insecurity, emphasizing Turkey's desire for stability in the South Caucasus, Iran, Russia, and Ukraine.

An analysis suggests Russia and Iran may need to intervene to stabilize the Caucasus region, where ruling groups in Armenia and Azerbaijan are reportedly not responding to rational approaches despite Moscow and Tehran's economic influence. The situation raises concerns about regional order.