Explainers

Mykhailo Podolyak: "Tensions remain between Ukraine and Georgia, but dialogue is the best option"

May 09, 2026

The Ukrainian president’s adviser believes that despite existing problems, a gradual restoration of relations between the two countries is possible

Russia's reaction to EU summit in Yerevan

Armenia-Russia

What’s behind Russia’s hostile response to Armenia’s deepening ties with EU?

Armenia-Russia

May 08, 2026

Moscow reacts to two EU-linked summits in Yerevan and the visit of the Ukrainian president — political analyst Hovsep Khurshudyan comments

Armenia

'Parent hour' and flexible schedules: Armenia changes labour code

Armenia

May 08, 2026

Armenia is revising labour conditions and working hours, introducing rules for remote work and granting specific benefits to parents with young children.

Azerbaijan

Hajj in Soviet Azerbaijan — fifth article by historian Jamil Hasanli

Azerbaijan

May 08, 2026

The Soviet Council for Religious Affairs believed that sending individual pilgrims to Mecca did not serve the interests of the Soviet state.

'Perhaps Europe itself is moving towards dark past', Georgian parliament speaker tells EU's envoy

Georgia - EU

May 08, 2026

In his letter, Shalva Papuashvili says today’s EU policies are aimed at “deepening confrontation and growing divisions”.

Who in Georgia will lose social benefits? Government changes rules for unified welfare database

Georgia

May 08, 2026

For example, families will lose social benefits if their monthly income reaches or exceeds $463 per family member.

Transparency International declares detainees in Georgia’s 4 October case political prisoners

Municipal elections in Georgia-2025

May 08, 2026

On 4 October, a protest rally in Tbilisi ended in an attempted storming of the presidential palace.

$85bn despite falling oil revenues: how will Baku manage its growing foreign currency reserves?

Azerbaijan

May 08, 2026

The growth came against the backdrop of a weakening oil and gas sector, falling exports and declining direct oil and gas revenues of SOFAZ.

Georgian Orthodox Church succession battle: leading contenders, Moscow's shadow and fight for power

Church in Georgia

May 08, 2026

The main frontrunner is the locum tenens of the patriarchal throne, Metropolitan Shio Mujiri.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 08, 2026

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Ten people convicted in Georgia over attempted storming of presidential palace on October 4, 2025

Protests in Georgia

May 07, 2026

Paata Burchuladze and four others were sentenced to seven years, while others received sentences of five and two years

Nikol Pashinyan to sue Samvel Karapetyan

'Everything has limits' - Pashinyan vows to sue Samvel Karapetyan

Armenia

May 07, 2026

Russian businessman claims Armenia’s prime minister uses “hallucinogenic mushrooms” before public appearances. What else Karapetyan said and the escalating war of words between Pashinyan and Karapetyan.

Five special forces officers have been arrested in Georgia for brutally beating protesters during the 2024 protests

Protests in Georgia

May 07, 2026

The investigation focuses on brutal beatings of protest participant Zviad Maisashvili, politician Levan Khabeishvili, and journalist Guram Rogava, which human rights groups have described as torture

Will government reshuffle in Abkhazia bring major change?

Politics in Abkhazia

May 07, 2026

For months, rumours had circulated that the security sector would undergo an almost complete overhaul. In the end, however, only the defence minister lost his post.

Opinion: 'Summit in Yerevan shows European leaders have confidence in Pashinyan'

Armenia-Georgia

May 07, 2026

Georgia’s former ambassador to Ukraine analyses developments at the 8th summit of the European Political Community.

Opinion: What does EU experience in Cyprus say about Georgia, Ukraine, and Moldova as candidate countries?

Georgia

May 07, 2026

Denis Cenusa: “Cyprus’s territorial issue wasn’t ‘existential’ for the EU, as its special relationship with Turkey played a role. For Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, things may be different”

Author of Magnitsky Act urges UK to impose sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili

Georgia

May 07, 2026

He made the remarks during a discussion in London focused on recent developments in Georgia and the case of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli.

Armenia-France strategic partnership declaration

Opinion: 'Strategic partnership with France marks new chapter in Armenia’s history'

Armenia-EU

May 06, 2026

Political analyst Ruben Meghrabyan believes France has “taken on the role of the driving force behind Armenia’s European integration”.

Georgia’s National Bank raises refinancing rate to 8.25%, making loans more expensive

Georgia

May 06, 2026

The National Bank linked the move to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which it said had driven up energy prices and increased inflationary pressures.