Issues

April 9 in Georgia: 37 years since the tragedy and 35 years since the restoration of independence

Towards dawn the songs and dances on Rustaveli Avenue were replaced by an ominous silence - everyone was awaiting the attack of the security forces. Tragic events of April 9, 1989 - photos, documents, memoirs

More complaints against Georgia filed with European Court of Human Rights

Prosecutors reject plea deal for Georgia’s former defence minister

Former minister Juansher Burchuladze and his associates are accused of embezzling state funds.

Tbilisi to seize homes from five families for Heydar Aliyev cultural centre project

The area where the cultural centre is planned has been granted “public necessity” status.

'An army of fake accounts backs one of the prime ministerial candidates,' Armenian fact-checkers say

Attempts uncovered to “create the appearance of widespread support” for Strong Armenia’s prime ministerial candidate, Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan

'Myth Detector': How pro-government forces used Georgian Patriarch’s name to discredit opponents

According to the study, after the death of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II, a campaign emerged in the country’s information space dividing society into two camps

Lawyers on amendments to Georgia’s grants law: 'The essence of repressive law remains unchanged'

“The new draft amendments, like the previous ones, are once again written in a way that allows for dozens of interpretations”

Abkhazia to attract $1.25bn in investment, but opposition questions benefits

The opposition Telegram channel says Abkhazia previously received large-scale Russian funding but wasted it

Georgia amends military conscription rules: key points

For example, a conscript who has temporarily left the country will be required to return to Georgia immediately after receiving a draft notice

Meydan TV trial in Azerbaijan: judge intervenes at mention of Heydar Aliyev’s name

At a hearing at Baku’s Serious Crimes Court, the defendants delivered free statements

OSCE rapporteur: 'Georgia’s response to part of the Moscow Mechanism report is particularly hostile'

The OSCE Moscow Mechanism report on Georgia, published in March 2026, points to a deterioration in the human rights situation

Why journalists are leaving the profession: three personal stories from Armenia

Why have experienced journalists chosen to leave the profession? We asked them directly.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 30 March-3 April, 2026

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

Group in Georgia exposed for embezzling funds meant for free canteens

Five people have been detained in connection with the case

Nearly 380,000 children registered in Georgia’s socially vulnerable database

According to the ombudsman’s report, more than 278,000 children receive subsistence allowance

Georgia’s parliament approves increase in car customs clearance fees

The move is likely to affect both car import volumes and price dynamics on the domestic market

'Don’t kill stray animals': Activists in Georgia issue joint statement

Joint statement by Georgian animal welfare activists criticises stray animal programme launched by National Food Agency

Impunity, violence and inequality: What Georgia’s ombudsman report reveals

The report assesses the state of human rights, highlighting both signs of progress and systemic problems.