Explainers

Armenia

“The era of free rides is coming to an end,” says Yerevan Mayor

Armenia

July 03, 2025

Armenia’s parliament has approved a bill introducing a fine of approximately $40 for fare evasion on public transport—despite the fact that a single ticket costs just 40 cents

Georgia

"Outrageous condolences" - Georgian opposition slams Foreign Ministry for attending Iran embassy ceremony

Georgia

July 03, 2025

The Georgian opposition viewed the deputy minister’s action as a move against the national interests

Azerbaijan-USA

Zangezur Corridor through Armenia back in the spotlight: US plan and Azerbaijan-Russia tensions

Azerbaijan-USA

July 03, 2025

Where the US plan for controlling the Zangezur Corridor came from, how it excludes Russia’s involvement, and what it changes in the overall security and influence dynamics in the South Caucasus

Protests in Georgia

Amnesty International launches campaign to punish police for protest violence in Georgia

Protests in Georgia

July 03, 2025

"240 cases of beatings and torture of protesters, but not a single police officer has been punished. The government must stop selectively applying criminal law"

Georgian Dream’s foreign ministry expressed solidarity with Iran over “Israeli regime attack victims"

Georgia

July 03, 2025

The deputy minister made an entry in the Book of Condolences opened at the Iranian embassy. Israel expressed "disappointment," the Georgian opposition criticized it, and a U.S. senator called it an "immoral act"

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Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary. Live

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

July 03, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

In Armenia, mediation becomes mandatory before taking family disputes to court

Armenia

July 02, 2025

This applies in particular to divorces, child visitation disputes, and alimony cases. The matter will be referred to court only if no agreement is reached through mediation.

GYLA: “New law amendments remove key free speech protections in Georgia”

Georgia

July 02, 2025

The amendments will be used by the ruling Georgian Dream party against citizens and independent media

Baku opened a criminal case against Moscow over killings of Azerbaijanis; separately, evidence shows Russia shot down Azerbaijani plane

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 02, 2025

Baku paused government talks with Moscow, detained Russian journalists, canceled Russian concerts, and is considering closing Russian-language schools. The key question: how will Russia respond?

Archbishop’s diary and attempted coup in Armenia

Politics in Armenia

July 01, 2025

Head of the Investigative Committee, Artur Poghosyan, has revealed new details about the attempted coup in Armenia, including information about its participants and masterminds

Opinion: "The government refuses to acknowledge the political crisis in Georgia"

Protests in Georgia

July 01, 2025

Davit Darchiashvili: “At some point, the government will realize it can no longer govern a country where it has caused so much discontent"

IPI: "The EU must react immediately to media repression in Georgia"

Georgia - EU

July 01, 2025

The statement highlights the deteriorating health of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

Operation ‘Sputnik Azerbaijan’: A new spike in tensions with Russia

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 01, 2025

Context: murder and arrests of Azerbaijanis in Russia, downed Azerbaijani plane, and closure of Turan agency after report on the incident with President Aliyev’s plane

UK condemns crackdown on dissent in Georgia, warns authorities of consequences

Georgia - EU

July 01, 2025

The UK is outraged by Georgian Dream’s “false accusations and public attacks” on Western partners

Abkhazia to start buying electricity from Russia in August to prepare for winter shortages

Abkhazia-Russia

July 01, 2025

Abkhazia hopes to save money this way. The crisis is linked to increased cryptocurrency mining

"EU to support Armenia in this critical moment": Kaja Kallas visits Yerevan

Armenia-EU

June 30, 2025

The EU’s High Representative and Armenia’s Foreign Minister have announced the start of consultations on security cooperation. Details of the visit and expert commentary.

Opinion: "Reorganization at Georgia’s Foreign Ministry led to firing of pro-European supporters"

Georgia

June 30, 2025

Shalva Tsiskarashvili, head of the Foreign Ministry’s international organizations department, made the statement and then resigned in protest after 28 years in the diplomatic service

EU visa restrictions for Georgian diplomatic passport holders take effect

Georgia - EU

June 30, 2025

Prime Minister from the ruling Georgian Dream party, Irakli Kobakhidze, obtained a visa to enter the EU but “doesn’t see a problem” with it

Violence against Azerbaijanis in Russia’s Yekaterinburg sparks Baku–Moscow tensions: opinions

Azerbaijan-Russia

June 30, 2025

“Everyone was thrown to the floor in different rooms and beaten with various objects, forced to eat dirt.” What happened in Yekaterinburg, harsh statements in state media in Baku directed at Russia and Putin personally. What to expect next

UK warns: businesses in Georgia and Armenia aiding Russia’s sanctions evasion will be sanctioned

War in Ukraine

June 29, 2025

This guide helps non-British companies in Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan understand UK sanctions on Russia and the serious risks of breaking them, with clear examples

Amendments to Georgia’s law on freedom of speech, criticized as repressive, have come into force

Georgia

June 28, 2025

Journalists are now banned from filming in courtrooms, corridors, and courtyards. Refusing to disclose sources may be used as grounds for a ruling against the defendant

'Russian trace' suspected in Armenian clergy: Another priest faces criminal charges

Politics in Armenia

June 27, 2025

The head of the Shirak Diocese stands accused of calling for the seizure of power — the same charge brought against the already-detained head of the Tavush Diocese. Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan comments on the case

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