Politics

Georgia

Former Georgian security chief Grigol Liluashvili jailed for 13 years for corruption

Georgia

September 16, 2026

Prosecutors charged him in four cases of particularly large-scale bribery. He did not admit guilt.

Georgia-Russia

Russian MoFA: Russia, Georgia ‘allies’ in defending ‘traditional values’ against West

Georgia-Russia

September 16, 2026

Maria Zakharova competed on “Georgians fighting on Russia’s side in Ukraine” and the 1783 Treaty of Georgievsk, which led to Georgia becoming part of the Russian Empire.

Armenia-EU

Preferential regime for Armenian exports to EU in response to Russian restrictions

Armenia-EU

September 16, 2026

The European Parliament has approved temporary preferential trade terms for Armenia. The measures will cover around 80% of Armenian exports to the EU. Details of the decision and expert analysis.

Azerbaijan-EU

Aliyev calls European Parliament 'nest of corrupt figures' and urges Muslim countries to unite

Azerbaijan-EU

September 16, 2026

President Ilham Aliyev met representatives of Muslim religious organisations and international conferences in Baku.

Money transfers from Russia to Georgia plunge 88%, dropping from third to 11th place

Georgia-Russia

September 16, 2026

A new EU sanctions package against Russia was followed by the suspension of money transfers to Georgia by Russian payment system Zolotaya Korona.

Turkish foreign minister visits Baku for talks on energy, peace and regional security

Azerbaijan

September 16, 2026

The visit is seen as an attempt by Baku and Ankara to co-ordinate their positions amid a changing security environment.

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LIVE: Key morning headlines from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

September 16, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Trump Tower project unveiled in Tbilisi

Georgia-USA

September 16, 2026

The 62-storey skyscraper will be part of the Downtown Tbilisi complex on the site of the former hippodrome. Eric Trump addressed participants by video

EU to urge Syria to withdraw recognition of Georgia’s occupied regions

Georgia - EU

September 15, 2026

Ursula von der Leyen said this in response to an appeal from a Georgian coalition of pro-Western opposition parties

'Poland is ready to support Armenia’s ambitious goal of joining EU' — Marcin Bosacki

Armenia-EU

September 15, 2026

Poland’s state secretary for foreign affairs warns that joining the European Union “will not happen overnight”, but assures that “it is entirely possible”.

Ruling Georgian Dream adds another party to lawsuit seeking opposition ban

Politics in Georgia

September 15, 2026

Party leader Giorgi Gakharia: “The Ivanishvili regime could not tolerate even the sole opposition party in parliament because it has no answer to criticism”

Wall Street Journal: New Trump Tower to be built in Georgia as country draws closer to Russia

Georgia-USA

September 15, 2026

The WSJ described the Trump Tower as a largely political project, noting that it would be built on land linked to US-sanctioned billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili.

'Helping Baku justify ethnic cleansing': Yerevan views on diplomats’ trip to Karabakh

Armenia-Azerbaijan

September 14, 2026

The visit brought together 150 representatives from 58 countries and nine international organisations. The details include how the tour unfolded, Magdalena Grono’s post, and reactions from Armenian experts and politicians.

Another head of Georgia’s State Security Service resigns: what does it mean?

Politics in Georgia

September 14, 2026

Over the past 18 months, Gela Geladze has become the fourth head of Georgia’s State Security Service to leave office ahead of schedule. Two more officials have also resigned. The media and opposition suggest the changes may be linked to Deputy Prime Minister Mamuka Mdinaradze’s sudden departure from politics.

Iran envoy: Georgia not the only destination for Iranians

Georgia-Iran

September 14, 2026

The embassy published a map of the Black Sea region showing only half of Georgia’s territory.

Second chance: South Ossetia revives efforts to promote Ossetian amid leadership change

South Ossetia

September 14, 2026

South Ossetian education minister announces plans for specialist class offering advanced study of Ossetian language and literature.

Abkhaz president voices blacksmith in cartoon

Abkhazia

September 14, 2026

The animated film Nart Sasrykva is dedicated to one of the heroes of the Abkhaz epic about warrior brothers.

“Injustice prevails under oligarch Ivanishvili” — video podcast “Protests in Georgia”

Protests in Georgia

September 13, 2026

39th march, 654th day of uninterrupted pro-European protests. The main demands remain unchanged: release detained activists, return to the path of European integration, hold new parliamentary elections

Opinion: 'Arresting a person in Georgia over their views on a 34-year-old war is a legal absurdity'

Georgia

September 12, 2026

Director of the Social Justice Center Tamta Mikeladze comments on the arrest of Georgian opposition leader Giorgi Baramidze

One of Georgia’s opposition leaders, Giorgi Baramidze, detained on 'treason and sabotage' charges

Georgia

September 12, 2026

His arrest stems from his claim that Georgian forces executed prisoners at the start of the Georgian-Abkhaz war

EPRC: Wildberries expansion poses significant risks for Georgia

Georgia-Russia

September 11, 2026

The Economic Policy Research Center examines the threats Wildberries could pose to Georgian brands, banks and the country’s financial system as a whole.

Georgian Legion commander on former prosecutor general: 'He is following directives from Russian intelligence services'

Georgia

September 11, 2026

Former Georgian prosecutor general takes command of unit fighting for Russia and calls Georgian Legion members “criminals”

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