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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 10, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Protests in Georgia

“Free the regime’s prisoners” - March in Tbilisi | Video podcast “Protests in Georgia”

Protests in Georgia

August 09, 2026

619th day of continuous pro-European protests in Georgia. Many marchers carried signs reading, “We will never accept Russian occupation"

Two more arrested in Giga Avaliani murder case

Georgia

Giga Avaliani case: Two more arrested 10 months after Georgian teacher's murder

Georgia

August 07, 2026

Mathematics teacher Giga Avaliani was murdered in October 2025. Five minors have already been convicted in connection with the case.

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

Attack on Georgian comedian accompanied by coordinated information campaign

Georgia

August 06, 2026

According to the investigation, a smear campaign against Onise Okriashvili involving pro-government media began even before he was attacked.

Azerbaijan's TikTok arrests: limits of 'public morality' and freedom of expression

Arrests in Azerbaijan

August 05, 2026

TikTok users are being sentenced to short-term administrative detention one after another

From "rapid response" to possible law: who are Georgia's national values being protected from?

Georgia

August 05, 2026

The government has not ruled out introducing legislation aimed at preventing what it describes as the erosion of Georgia's national identity

Georgian scam call centres: old fraudsters, new address? An investigation

Georgia

August 04, 2026

The criminal network exposed in 2025 may have continued operating after simply relocating to another street in Tbilisi, according to a journalistic investigation

"For safe and strong Georgia": Saturday march in Tbilisi. Georgia protests video blog

Protests in Georgia

August 03, 2026

Before the march began, participants paid tribute to a teenager who was recently killed in central Tbilisi.

Russian woman faces prison after calling Armenians 'rat-like' people

Armenia-Russia

July 31, 2026

Armenia's Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings against blogger Nadezhda Pirozhkova. Social media users are actively discussing her conduct, with many calling for the harshest possible punishment or her deportation.

Meet Nitsa, Elvis and Oliver: Pine martens at Tbilisi Zoo. Video

Georgia

July 31, 2026

A Tbilisi resident found the cubs in an attic, cared for them at home for a while, and later brought them to the zoo

Evening illuminations in South Ossetia: Video

South Ossetia

July 31, 2026

Major infrastructure reconstruction has been carried out in South Ossetia using funds from Russia's investment programme

Foreign visitor numbers and tourism revenue decline in Georgia

Georgia

July 30, 2026

However, visitor satisfaction improved, and foreign travellers spent more nights in the country on average

Tbilisi to demolish landmark Rike Jugs complex. VIDEO

Georgia

July 30, 2026

The complex, comprising a music theatre and an exhibition centre, was built between 2011 and 2012 but was never used for its intended purpose

Imam of Georgia's Akhaltsikhe mosque and family members brutally beaten

Georgia

July 29, 2026

The attack was reportedly triggered by the fact that members of the imam's family were speaking Turkish to each other

Tbilisi activists sentenced over protest

Five fined and four jailed in Tbilisi activists' case

Protests in Georgia

July 29, 2026

The incident began when activist Tornike Toshkhua arrived outside Tbilisi City Hall holding a banner reading: "Bidzina D*ck? Yes – No."

Study finds women in Armenia work more hours than men because of unpaid household work

Armenia

July 28, 2026

According to a study conducted in Armenia, women spend between 44 and 49 hours a week on household responsibilities and caring for their families and children without receiving any pay. What else did the researchers find?