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Georgia

Hudson Institute president 'concerned' about investigation by Georgia’s state security service

Georgia

March 10, 2026

The case concerns a report published by the institute on the growing influence of Iran in Georgia.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

March 10, 2026

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Armenia

Phishing attack by cyber fraudsters posing as members of Armenia’s ruling party

Armenia

March 09, 2026

Civil society representatives receive emails posing as messages from the Civil Contract party. Experts say the goal is to obtain confidential information.

Georgia

Fraudulent call centre industry in Georgia: power, money and selective justice

Georgia

March 09, 2026

Why has the Georgian government been unable to solve this problem for years?

Estonian envoy: 'What’s happening to Georgia’s higher education is not Estonian model'

Georgia - EU

March 09, 2026

The Georgian government says the reform being implemented in the higher education system is largely based on Estonia’s experience.

OSCE/ODIHR expresses deep concern over new laws adopted in Georgia

Georgia

March 09, 2026

ODIHR says broad scope of new legislation threatens citizens’ participation in public and political life

Georgia security services question politicians, experts over Iran influence claims

Georgia

March 09, 2026

Statements concerned a sanctioned Iran-linked university and risks to the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline and the US embassy

“Strength in Unity!” - Pro-EU march in Tbilisi. New photos and videos in the Protests in Georgia blog

Georgia

March 07, 2026

465th day of continuous protests

Georgia’s State Security Service probes authors of studies on Iran’s influence

Politics in Georgia

March 07, 2026

The State Security Service is investigating the sources of the authors’ information, including possible attempts by Iran to recruit Georgian residents. It noted that ‘the authors did not submit such information to law enforcement authorities"

Opinion: 'Georgia must define its position on Iran'

Georgia

March 07, 2026

Political analyst Paata Zakareishvili: “It cannot be ruled out that Israel and the US may send troops into Iran.”

'Forced to kneel, humiliated': Georgia ordered to pay compensation to children from Ninotsminda boarding school

Georgia

March 06, 2026

UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls for review of conditions of children still in the boarding school and says no one has been held criminally responsible

EU visa-free travel suspended for Georgia

EU commissioners: 'Georgian Dream undermines long-term partnership with EU'

Georgia - EU

March 06, 2026

Kaja Kallas and Marta Kos comment on new laws in Georgia

Visa-free travel to EU for holders of Georgian diplomatic passports officially revoked

Georgia - EU

March 06, 2026

This is the first time the EU has applied its new strengthened visa suspension mechanism.

State Department on Georgia–US relations

State Department: 'US reviewing what steps Georgia could take to deepen ties'

Georgia-USA

March 06, 2026

“Developing bilateral relations requires contribution from Tbilisi”

Abkhazia reacts to drone attack: authorities say situation under control, opposition doubts it

Abkhazia

March 06, 2026

Around 30 drones were recorded during the massive raid — an unprecedented number for Abkhazia.

Armenia temporarily waives visas for citizens of 113 countries

Armenia

March 06, 2026

From 1 January to 1 July 2026, citizens of these countries can travel to Armenia without spending time obtaining a visa and may stay in the country for up to 180 days.

Georgia’s foreign ministry condemns drone attack on Azerbaijan

Georgia

March 05, 2026

But the statement did not mention Iran.

Poll: Will Armenia’s ruling party win June election?

Armenia

March 05, 2026

According to an ArmES survey, the ruling Civil Contract will win a relative but not absolute majority, while opposition parties led by two oligarchs — “local and Russian” — will also enter parliament.