Politics

Abkhaz opposition leader on Georgia: “For those who don’t know geography, we’re neighbors”

January 28, 2020

Abkhaz opposition leader Aslan Bzhania commented on his position on dialogue with Georgia

TI's Corruption Perception Index 2019: Georgia holds strong, Armenia soars

January 27, 2020

Transparency International says Georgia is the leader in the fight against corruption in the region, while Armenia is ahead of China and things are better in Azerbaijan than in Russia

S. Ossetian authorities open crossing points with Georgia for pensioners, seriously ill

January 25, 2020

The crossing points were closed 142 days and will be closed again soon

American congressmen write letter to Georgian PM detailing eight main problems in Georgia

January 24, 2020

Who are the congressmen writing the letter and why does their opinion matter?

Georgian policeman says he lost job because he detained ex-defence minister’s brother

January 24, 2020

The episode in question was recorded by body cam

New Russian minister of culture – loves cursing and has contempt for culture?

January 24, 2020

The Russian media is having a ball with the eccentric statements and actions of the new Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova

New requirements on Abkhaz presidential candidates – fluent Abkhaz, no Russian on TV

January 23, 2020

A special commission will test the knowledge of candidates. Social media users argue as to whether there are more important aspects of a candidates’ skills that should be emphasized.

Tbilisi parliament fenced off for ‘yard repairs’ – opposition claims attempt to prevent protests

January 23, 2020

Tbilisi Mayor Kaladze says the territory is "in very serious condition" and needs restoration work

“This is why there are Russian mercenaries in Syria.” 'Putin’s chef' gets oil deal in recaptured territories

January 22, 2020

Syria gave the rights to oil and gas fields to Russian firms associated with a businessman close to the Russian president

Russia is using South Ossetia to finance self-proclaimed republics in Eastern Ukraine

Russia

January 20, 2020

The scheme uncovered by the Security Service of Ukraine allows Russian banks and enterprises to circumvent international sanctions

Black January – 30 years since the massacre of civilians in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

January 20, 2020

In January 1990, more than a hundred people in Baku were killed by bullets or tanks of the Soviet army

Putin bidding to stay in power forever—why this is the leading conclusion amongst experts

January 19, 2020

"Putin needs his own Putin.” How the Russian president secured his power and the Prime Minister’s role in the equation.

Georgia to have US ambassador after 1.5 year pause

January 18, 2020

In her first public speech, Kelly Degnan called Russia a neighbor hostile to Georgia

Abkhaz opposition leader calls for dialogue w. Georgia – how has Tbilisi responded?

January 17, 2020

The main topic of discussion in Georgia is whether direct negotiations are needed

NDI survey: majority of Georgian population distrusts government

January 16, 2020

The results of a new survey of the National Democratic Institute indicate a decrease in the popularity of the ruling Georgian Dream party and its leader Bidzina Ivanishvili

How a former Azerbaijani political prisoner plans to defeat the ruling party led by President Aliyev in the upcoming elections

Opposition in Azerbaijan

January 16, 2020

An interview with JAMnews

Sick, corrupt general released from prison in Armenia – activists demand treatment and punishment

Corruption scandals in Armenia

January 16, 2020

A group of activists from Etchmiadzin, the hometown of Manvel Grigoryan, demands he receive treatment – and be punished.

Russian government resigns after President Putin’s address

January 15, 2020

Russian Prime Minister Medvedev has become the acting PM until the formation of a new government, which will be led by him no longer

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