Traveling the Caucasus

"Islam does not have a significant influence on society in Azerbaijan. What does this mean?" Study

How influential is Islam in this mono-religious nation? A JAMNews deep dive.

"Not a religion, but a way of life" - how the Armenian Apostolic Church became exceptional

A JAMNews deep dive into the Armenian Apostolic Church and its influence on Armenian society

How the church became the most influential and wealthy institution in Georgia

JAMNews does a deep dive into the seemingly unshakable influence of the Georgian Orthodox Church in the country and it got that way

The festive New Year look of Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi, and how much the authorities spent on it

New Year in Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi - what the three capitals of the South Caucasus look like and how much it cost their budgets

How an Azerbaijani, an Armenian and a Georgian met in Berlin, or the Dolma Diaries movie

"I don't see why we should not mock the mindset that makes war even an option" - Oliver Mueser, a producer for the web series „Dolma Diaries“

Nostalgia, comfort and good food: What famous people say about their holidays in Sairme

The renovated Sairme resort has already become a favorite vacation spot for many celebrities

Sukhum/i monkey nursery legends

The Soviet-era monkey nursery has some tall tales about its founding, but remains of importance medically: photo report

"Active rest" at Sairme

What Sairme offers outdoor enthusiasts

Zip-line, target shooting and spa treatments - what a corporate party in Sairme looks like

Hotels outside the city are often chosen as venues for corporate events and conferences in Georgia. One of the best destinations is Sairme, which takes corporate attention quite seriously.

Yerevan family moved to Gyumri: why is it better to live in a small town? Video

Usually, people move from small towns to big cities in search of better opportunities. But this does not concern David Avetisyan who moved from the capital Yerevan to small, but peaceful Gyumri along with his partner.

Tao-Klarjeti - the cradle of the Georgian Kingdom. Video

The no comment video captures beautiful landscapes of the historical region of the Georgian Kingdom Tao-Klarjeti, modern Turkey.

New life for old Sairme - how a major Georgian resort was developed

There are few in Georgia whose family album does not contain a black and white photo with the inscription "Sairme Resort".

How to make jewelry by hand: a story from Baku. Video

DIY jewelry in Baku is a thing. A young Azerbaijani, Murad Mammadov, is fond of many things - meditation, healthy eating, photography. But his main hobby is the creation of jewelry from epoxy resin. Here is a video on his process

How 22-year-old Abram's love for Tusheti turned him into a social entrepreneur

The story of a young entrepreneur who, with the help of the EU and CENN, turned his house in Tusheti into a family hotel and began to teach young people to be guides to the region

“My great-grandfather was a Muslim, and my great-grandmother a Christian” - about religions in Abkhazia

The mineral waters of Sairme - history and beneficial properties

The extraordinary location, clean air and beautiful natural landscapes make the region a popular resort.

August, 2008. Chronology of the war over South Ossetia in facts and photos

August five-day war: what happened. JAMnews has published a detailed, chronological review of how the war started and unfolded over those five days

The grave of a 19th century Abkhazian ruler sought by archaeologists and the military

The search is on for the final resting place of a great Abkhazian prince