Explainers

President of Abkhazia makes optimistic but unlikely promises on Sukhum airport

May 28, 2025

At present, Sukhum Airport operates on a minimal schedule, with only two flights a week — and ticket prices remain high.

Azerbaijan-Armenia

Tango without partner: why Azerbaijan holds back on peace deal with Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 28, 2025

Experts in Armenia believe that Baku is waiting for a convenient moment to launch a new escalation.

Georgia

Vakhtang Gomelauri resigns as Georgia’s interior minister, Gela Geladze appointed successor

Georgia

May 28, 2025

Gomelauri explained his decision to resign by expressing a desire to “spend more time with his family.”

US intelligence report on Russia in South Caucasus

Georgia-Russia

Russia steps up pressure in Georgia, loses influence in Armenia — US intelligence report

Georgia-Russia

May 28, 2025

According to DIA analysts, following the parliamentary elections in October 2024, the ruling Georgian Dream party created favourable conditions for the expansion of Russian influence.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 28, 2025

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French foreign minister's visit to Yerevan

“We are strengthening Armenia’s defence capabilities”: French foreign minister visits Yerevan

Armenia

May 27, 2025

Jean-Noël Barrot assured that Armenia is not alone in its aspiration to join the European Union and also spoke about France’s interest in helping to normalise relations with Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan laying the groundwork for president’s former son-in-law to open casino — while gambling remains banned? | Video

Azerbaijan

May 27, 2025

Emin Agalarov, former son-in-law of Ilham Aliyev, speaks of his dream to open a casino at Sea Breeze — while the media tout the economic benefits of the gambling industry.

Arrest of Ivanishvili's former adviser Bachiashvili

Ivanishvili’s ex-adviser arrested: voodoo, sharks, and bizarre world of Georgian oligarch

Bidzina Ivanishvili

May 27, 2025

Bachiashvili considers his arrest politically motivated and the result of a personal vendetta by Ivanishvili.

Former Georgian President Zourabichvili awarded in Moldova for "fight for country’s European future"

Salome Zourabichvili

May 27, 2025

Moldovan President Maia Sandu personally presented the Order of the Republic.

Italian parties call on government to sanction Georgian Dream

Georgia

May 27, 2025

The resolution names specific individuals as responsible for the rollback of democracy in Georgia.

Jailed Azerbaijani journalist Ulviyya Ali

Jailed Azerbaijani journalist: “I suspect violence caused more serious harm to my health”

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 27, 2025

Ulviyya Ali writes that the effects of the torture she endured during her detention have worsened: headaches, nausea, dizziness, and darkening of vision have become constant.

"American Dream" and US migration policy: Armenian migrants face deportation

Armenia

May 26, 2025

JAMnews correspondent Gayane Mkrtchyan met with fellow Armenians in the US, who shared their stories, fears, and hopes with her.

34 years since Georgia restored independence: timeline of key events, 1991–2025

Georgia

May 26, 2025

What path has Georgia taken in 34 years of independence? A brief look at key events in the country’s modern history

New social media ad rules in Azerbaijan risk ‘demoralising proactive individuals,’ expert warns

Azerbaijan

May 26, 2025

Legal and financial requirements have been introduced for bloggers and influencers engaged in advertising on social media.

"My heart is free": Talysh researcher speaks from Azerbaijani prison after receiving 18-year sentence

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 25, 2025

Igbal Abilov denies all the charges. His defense argues that the investigation has not presented a single legally proven fact

Europe bans Russian oil, but not its transit via Azerbaijan - what do UK sanctions mean in this case? Video

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 24, 2025

"When they signed agreements with Azerbaijan for volumes exceeding the country’s capacity, they showed they were willing to turn a blind eye. But the situation is changing"

Kremlin’s renewed push for Abkhazia investment deal seen by opposition as interference

Abkhazia-Russia

May 24, 2025

The agreement is described as "oppressive" in Abkhazia, with the opposition reminding that "just a few months ago, this issue triggered a major political crisis and the resignation of the president"

Azerbaijani activist Nijat Amiraslanov sentenced to 15 days of administrative arrest

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 24, 2025

According to his relatives, the incident occurred because he was distributing leaflets related to the school student who died under mysterious circumstances.

Azerbaijan: $3.5 million stolen from bank cards, expert calls for reforms

Azerbaijan

May 23, 2025

The Ministry of Internal Affairs says the responsibility lies with citizens, while an expert believes that legislative changes are necessary

Arrests of opposition politicians in Georgia and Georgian Dream’s investigative commission - what next?

Protests in Georgia

May 23, 2025

"The number of political prisoners in Georgia has increased" — this is how the arrest of one of the opposition leaders, Zurab Japaridze, is viewed both inside the country and abroad