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Armenia

Opinion: oligarch Samvel Karapetyan’s party ‘Strong Armenia’ will represent Russian interests

Armenia

January 30, 2026

According to political analyst Robert Ghevondyan, it would be more honest to call the party “Strong Russian Armenia”.

Georgia

‘This affects every citizen of Georgia’: lawyer on tougher foreign funding law

Georgia

January 30, 2026

Any cooperation with foreign foundations or legal entities without government approval will become a criminal offence.

Armenia

Armenia bets on AI development, but experts warn of lack of strategy

Armenia

January 30, 2026

A powerful artificial intelligence factory is due to launch in 2026. An expert view on technological cooperation with the United States, as well as the prospects and risks of using AI.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

January 30, 2026

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

Pashinyan responds to Kocharyan’s remarks

'Kocharyan’s views are hopelessly outdated,' - Pashinyan in response to ex-president’s remarks

Armenia

January 29, 2026

Pashinyan responds to Kocharyan’s claims over TRIPP in Armenian PM briefing highlights

Georgian Dream rolls out new law criminalising any cooperation with foreign foundations

Politics in Georgia

January 28, 2026

Experts and entrepreneurs will also face fines and jail; party membership will be restricted, and leaders easier to arrest

Giga Avaliani case: What is known about murder of young teacher in Georgia

Georgia

January 28, 2026

28-year-old teacher died after being attacked by a group of teenagers in Tbilisi in October 2025.

'Armenia must not be an attractive target for aggression,' says Pashinyan on Army Day

Armenia

January 28, 2026

According to the prime minister, any country is “vulnerable without a strong army”, which is why Armenia is strengthening the defence capabilities of its armed forces. Former presidents, however, have accused the current authorities of “weakening the most combat-ready army in the region”.

The Hill: Oil company chief continues lobbying US Congress to drop sanctions on Georgia

Georgia-USA

January 28, 2026

The businessman argues that US companies operating in Georgia could become collateral damage of a political struggle.

Georgia’s government approves national concept for reforming general education

Georgia

January 28, 2026

Among other things, the concept envisages strengthening national identity, cultural distinctiveness and the state language.

'Abkhazia is not anyone’s showcase, and we did not ask Moscow for help' — response to Russian propagandist’s article

Abkhazia

January 27, 2026

Public figure Akhra Bzhaniya says it is unjust and futile to demand “feudal submission” from Abkhazia.

Russian electricity supplies to Abkhazia

Russia provides Abkhazia with additional free electricity for February

Abkhazia-Russia

January 27, 2026

This means that rolling power cuts in Abkhazia are unlikely this winter.

Former deputy health minister detained in Georgia

Georgia

January 27, 2026

He is accused of abusing his official powers in order to obtain illegal income.

UN rapporteur on situation in Georgia: 'New laws amount to systematic pressure on civil society'

Georgia

January 27, 2026

According to Mary Lawlor, policies pursued by the Georgian authorities in recent years have significantly narrowed the space for human rights protection.