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Armenia

Armenia becomes regional leader in press freedom, says Council of Europe official

Armenia

November 22, 2024

Council of Europe official praises Armenia's progress on journalist safety but urges action on remaining challenges

COP29

COP29 nears conclusion, but financial target remains unresolved

COP29

November 22, 2024

Climate conference in Baku may be extended by one or two days, depending on progress of negotiations, their effectiveness, and likelihood of reaching agreements.

Abkhazia

Abkhazia urged to implement urgent reforms ahead of presidential election

Abkhazia

November 22, 2024

Prominent groups in Abkhazia are calling for urgent constitutional and legislative reforms ahead of the presidential election scheduled for February 2025.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary. Live

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

November 22, 2024

Daily roundup of local media from three South Caucasus countries, opinions, photo, video

Tensions between Israel and Turkey spill over to Azerbaijan again

Azerbaijan

November 22, 2024

Commenting on Ankara's ban on Israeli president's flight to Baku via Turkish airspace, Azerbaijani analyst noted that Turkey could have acted differently on such sensitive issue for Azerbaijan as COP29 representation.

EU Parliament draft resolution calls for sanctions on top Georgian officials

2024 elections in Georgia

November 21, 2024

The draft resolution claims the October 26 elections failed to meet EU candidate standards. It will be discussed from November 26-28

"Mass production of weapons established": Armenia’s defense industry in focus

Armenia

November 21, 2024

Armenian authorities believe the defence industry's appeal to businesses has significantly increased in recent years.

Opinion: In Abkhazia, reform constitution before electing new president

Abkhazia

November 21, 2024

"The current Constitution is driving us toward civil war," Tengiz Dzopua, a member of the Public Chamber, warns.

Systematic election violations in Georgia aimed to secure ruling party victory, say local NGOs

2024 elections in Georgia

November 21, 2024

Pre-election manipulation, breaches of ballot secrecy, voter intimidation, and alleged coordination of fraud by the Central Election Commission detected

EU Commission mission to probe Georgia’s October 26 election violations

2024 elections in Georgia

November 21, 2024

The decision was made following discussions at the meeting of EU foreign ministers.

Over 600 lecturers in Georgia have signed a statement supporting protesting students

Protests and demonstrations in Georgia

November 20, 2024

The rector of Tbilisi State University is accused of aiding police in dispersing a protest against alleged election fraud

Opinion: Armenia faces challenge if EU observers leave without security guarantees

Armenia-EU

November 20, 2024

The EU observer mission patrolling Armenia's border is set to end in February 2025. Political analyst weighs the prospects for its extension

Boat tours resume on Baku boulevard after two-year pause

Azerbaijan

November 20, 2024

A 30–40-minute sea cruise on the three-deck, 450-seat 'Mirvari' ship, equipped with two decks and a café, costs between $3 and $6

Third night of protests in Tbilisi: Opposition to rethink strategy. Photo/Video

2024 elections in Georgia

November 20, 2024

Police dispersed protesters once again, this time without violence or arrests.

"We will not back down" – Opposition protests continue in Tbilisi

Protests and demonstrations in Georgia

November 20, 2024

The resistance movement in Georgia, demanding new parliamentary elections, continues despite police crackdowns

Armenia's 73% energy dependency: How to turn the tide?

Armenia

November 19, 2024

Abgar Budaghyan, head of Armenia's USAID Energy Security Program, outlined steps needed to achieve higher level of energy independence.

Op-ed: Another coup, another president ousted – how can Abkhazia break the cycle?

Abkhazia

November 19, 2024

JAMnews Abkhazia editor Inal Khashig believes the problem isn’t with individual presidents but with the unchecked powers of the office

Debates about human rights in Azerbaijan at COP29

COP29

November 19, 2024

International organizations debated human rights in Azerbaijan, with Council of Europe’s commissioner urging political prisoners' release

How Georgia's presidential lawsuit could benefit opposition, even if dismissed

2024 elections in Georgia

November 19, 2024

The newly elected parliament will be unable to commence its work while the court reviews the lawsuit.

16 detained as police crack down on Tbilisi protest

2024 elections in Georgia

November 19, 2024

Police crack down on a protest in Tbilisi, detaining 16 people, including opposition members and journalists

"Promote cooperation in South Caucasus" – EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono in interview with JAMnews

Abkhazia

November 19, 2024

Themes discussed include Geneva Talks, the false "second front" narrative, some promising developments between Armenia and Azerbaijan

German Foreign Ministry: ‘EU-Georgia relations must be reassessed

Georgia - EU

November 19, 2024

The statement claims that Georgia's government is 'turning its back' on the EU's norms and values.

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