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Saba Brachveli: “The government wants to decide for itself what kind of free aid people can receive, from whom, and under what conditions.”
In the U.S.: 1) Narrow scope of application, 2) Independent judiciary, 3) Freedom of expression. In Georgia: 1) Government repression of opponents, 2) Judiciary under political control, 3) Suppression of free speech
Armenian Foreign Ministry expresses readiness to verify minefield map accuracy with international experts.
Experts see Starlink’s entry into Armenia not as a revolution, but an evolution. It won’t compete with fibre-optic providers or push out local companies, but it will “fill the gaps.”
In addition, politicians will no longer be allowed to hold public events with the support of foreign organisations.
According to recent studies, women in Georgia spend five times more time on housework than men.
PACE to hold urgent debate on situation in Georgia on 10 May during spring session
According to GYLA, Georgian Dream seeks to eliminate its political opponents.
Activist Qiyas Ibrahim: “Tofiq Yagublu has chosen to make his death a symbol of resistance — and we must make his rescue a symbol of the fight against evil.”
Inal Khashig: "Russia is trying to stabilise the situation in Abkhazia by removing figures who irritate the opposition from power"
Former Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov considers the main reason to be the open claims against Azerbaijan's territorial integrity in Armenia's Constitution
The initiative came from pro-Western politicians, supported by the authorities, with most people backing it. However, many still don’t understand what European integration entails
The international lawyer says the new US administration sees the release of Armenian prisoners as a key condition for progress in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.
The police launched an investigation only after public outcry.
Observers will no longer be allowed to ask voters for identification.
A new system for protecting forests, nature reserves, and national parks is now in operation. Environmentalists call it an “unprecedented reform.”
The number of taxis in Baku is rising rapidly, becoming a major factor in traffic flow. To improve passenger transport, some taxi drivers are calling for access to bus lanes.
The number of socially vulnerable children under 18 stands at 369,924, of whom 270,712 receive benefits.
Economist Toghrul Mashalli believes the new mortgage model only benefits the well-off.
Daily roundup of local media from three South Caucasus countries, opinions, photo, video
According to the agency, a total of 1,360 cases of domestic and family violence were recorded in 2024, compared to 508 incidents in 2023.
The rise in diplomatic tensions between Baku and Moscow following the plane crash was accompanied by ideological confrontation.
Giorgi Rukhadze: “The US will most likely demand the release of political prisoners and new elections”
A new term has emerged in Russian political vocabulary regarding the conflicts of the 1990s—Georgian "neo-Nazis." Why does Moscow need this?
“The new law will strip human rights defenders of the safeguards necessary for their work”
South Ossetian politicians believe the Georgian authorities are pursuing their own interests.
"Infrastructure investments should be used to strengthen economic security, not to encourage foreign influence"
"We will continue to assess our policy toward Georgia with the goal of advancing American interests"
Former prime minister Alexander Ankvab, seen as the new president’s “mentor,” did not attend the ceremony. His removal from power is believed to be a demand from Moscow
Political analyst Areg Kochinyan believes that Azerbaijan will forget “about changing Armenia’s constitution and other fabricated demands once it receives the expected dividends.”
Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos stated that the laws “On the Registration of Foreign Agents” and “On Broadcasting” pose a threat to media and activists.
