One of the most prominent and historical churches in Yerevan, Armenia uses solar panels on the top of its roof to promote renewable energy and green lifestyle.

It turns out that the Turkey's EU membership aspiration may have more parallel lines with Armenian national interests than the sacrifices Turkey has been making for Azerbaijan. Armenia and Turkey are equally interested in latter's membership in European Union and this common interest can serve as grounds to promote ties and move on with protocol ratification.

Nagorno Karabakh Republic, located between Armenia and Azerbaijan, yesterday marked its anniversary of referendum on independence and adoption of Artsakh's Constitution. The president of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Mr. Bako Sahakyan lauded the achievement of independence and strong Artsakh.

The Congress of the United States allocates $8 million dollars to the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and omits restrictions for activity in Karabakh.

The three South Caucasian countries Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan may well be on track for further developing their relations with the European Union. Today's meeting of the foreign ministers from the EU's 27 member states and of those participating in Eastern Partnership framework resulted in a paper that says negotiation with these countries on Associated EU Membership may start as early as in 2010.

A man continues to search for his son for the past 18 years. A woman has made a shrine of her daughter's shoes, clothes, mirror, comb and letters.

The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan reported some further progress today at the OSCE meeting in Athens where foreign ministers from 56 European countries have gathered to discuss European Security. The the statement, issued by the OSCE Minsk group, which mediates the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, reads that both countries are willing "to complete work on the Basic Principles." Madrid Basic Principles envisions referendum, opening door for Nagorno Karabakh Independence.

Crystal clear lakes. Majestic forested mountains. Fertile green valleys. Ancient churches and monuments. No, this is not Switzerland or Austria. This is Nagorno-Karabagh, (Black Highland), a magical sliver of land with a 2500 year old Armenian history and culture which should be on every tourist’s menu.

On November 11, the UN Security Council conducted open debates on the Protection of civilians in armed conflicts, which are dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the first introduction of this important issue in the Security Council. The Foreign Minister of Austria, Michael Spindelegger arrived to New York to preside over this momentous event. Azerbaijan and Armenia debated exchanging views on the role of the authorities in protecting civilians during armed conflicts.

A number of media outlets report that the Permanent Mission of Azerbaijan to the United Nations organized a panel discussion on the “Situation in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan”.

While numerous factors contributed to the United States' rise to the top spot in the annual Country Brand Index survey for the first time ever, the most significant factor is the man in the White House: President Barack Obama.

Here is what is happening between Turkey and Azerbaijan in regard to Nagorno Karabakh. Azerbaijan in late 1990s started war against the civilian population of the Nagorno Karabakh Armenians, who voted to be independent from Azerbaijan due to cultural and human rights related oppression. Armenia supported the move and Turkey blockaded Turkish-Armenian border showing solidarity with Azerbaijan. The later holds Turkey hostage to relations with Armenia. Turkey says you can't do that.