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Abkhazia-Russia

Sea route launched between Russia and Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

August 07, 2025

It’s expected to ease road traffic during the peak holiday season.

Azerbaijan-Russia

Russia-Azerbaijan tensions deepen amid arrest of diaspora leader and Crocus City Hall terror trial

Azerbaijan-Russia

August 07, 2025

Arrests, accusations and behind-the-scenes bargaining: high-profile cases on both sides of the border fuel suspicions of “hostage diplomacy” and threaten the fragile partnership between Moscow and Baku.

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

"Georgia must uphold its commitments to press freedom" - Clooney Foundation on Mzia Amaglobeli verdict

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

August 07, 2025

Clooney Foundation criticizes verdict against Georgian journalist, cites violations in the case

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 07, 2025

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Yerevan launches public transport checks, fare dodgers to be fined

Armenia

August 05, 2025

City Hall warns that the fine for riding without a ticket is 10,000 drams ($26), and 15,000 drams ($39) if a discounted ticket is used by someone else.

Inside Azerbaijan’s unregulated fertility market

Azerbaijan

August 05, 2025

The risk of marriages between genetic relatives, the lack of a genetic data registry, and the exploitation of donors all pose serious threats to society.

Reactions to Amaglobeli’s arrest in Georgia and worldwide

Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli gave her final statement in court. The verdict is postponed to August 6

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

August 04, 2025

Mzia Amaghlobeli: “I will not sign a plea deal for the simple reason that what happened was not an assault”

Building renovations also include updated designs. Photo: JAMnews

Renovating buildings for energy efficiency: saving money, helping Armenia

Armenia

August 03, 2025

Local organisations and international programmes are working to reduce energy loss and cut electricity use. Energy-efficient renovation of buildings in Armenia

Verdict in Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s case delayed until August 4 - details inside

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

August 01, 2025

The hearing lasted nine hours. The lawyer called the trial historic and spoke of falsifications in the case. The verdict in Mzia Amaglobeli’s case is expected on August 4

Policing Pride: How LGBTQ+ people face detention and abuse in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

August 01, 2025

LGBTQ+ rights in Azerbaijan: While same-sex relationships are not criminalised, there are no laws that specifically protect their rights.

29 lawsuits against media in Armenia in six months

Armenia

August 01, 2025

Among the plaintiffs were three current or former officials and two political figures. The latest data on the media situation was presented by the head of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression

More cases of trafficking in Armenia: awareness campaign launched

Armenia

July 30, 2025

In the first six months of 2025, 22 criminal cases related to human exploitation were initiated in Armenia. 30 July is the International Day against Trafficking in Persons

In six months, Georgia passed five laws restricting media. Here’s a breakdown

Protests in Georgia

July 30, 2025

These laws ban foreign-funded media, increase state control, and punish journalists for criticizing authorities

“To the world, we’re all Russians” - an Abkhaz politician’s remark sparked backlash online

Abkhazia-Russia

July 29, 2025

The opposition called these words “an outburst of sycophancy"

What property do Georgian Dream members own in Europe? Transparency International report

Georgian Dream

July 29, 2025

At least 18 people close to the party own property or businesses in the EU. Ahead of a possible visa-free suspension, many are buying companies and apartments and obtaining citizenship there for their families

Russia asks the Georgian government to respond to “Russophobic incidents” against fencers

Georgia-Russia

July 28, 2025

At the Fencing World Championship in Tbilisi, activists are staging protests against Russian athletes who hold military ranks and represent Putin

“Lawlessness and police violence during building demolitions in Baku." Commentary

Azerbaijan

July 26, 2025

161 homes are being demolished, most unregistered, but authorities in fact recognized them through installed meters and paid utility bills

Restaurant boom in Armenia: business responds to rising demand

Armenia

July 25, 2025

We explore how the demand emerged, who is visiting restaurants more frequently, and why prices have gone up – with insights from customers, a marketing expert, and the head of the NGO "Restaurant Association".

Opinion: "Dozens of cases against activists in Georgia lack any evidence at all"

Protests in Georgia

July 25, 2025

Nika Simonishvili: "By closing the trials, the public is denied accurate information, and the accused are deprived of the chance to prove their innocence"

Azerbaijani-Russian relations at a new stage: causes of tension and future prospects

Azerbaijan-Russia

July 24, 2025

Among the main events that worsened the situation are: the Azerbaijani plane shot down by Russian air defenses; raids against Azerbaijanis in Russia; mutual accusations in the media and at the diplomatic level

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