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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 21, 2026

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Georgia

Three detained on terrorism charges in Georgia’s Pankisi Gorge

Georgia

May 19, 2026

According to investigators, the suspects were members of Islamic State and received instructions from abroad.

Georgia

The German city of Saarbrücken is severing ties with its sister city Tbilisi

Georgia

May 19, 2026

In response, the Mayor of Tbilisi said that the historic friendship had become “a subject of political speculation”

Georgia

'A woman’s body is not the state’s demographic resource or the Church’s property': Comment from Tbilisi

Georgia

May 18, 2026

Reproductive health specialist Eka Kvirkvelia comments on remarks by Georgia’s new Patriarch, Shio III, about abortion.

‘You cannot build happiness on abortion’: New Georgian patriarch’s first sermon on family and demographics

Georgia

May 18, 2026

According to the Patriarch, the state should strengthen legal mechanisms that would “protect the family from harmful gender theories and ideology”.

Rain disrupts opening of UN urban development forum in Baku - what is WUF-13 and why Azerbaijan is hosting it?

Azerbaijan

May 18, 2026

The opening of WUF-13, attended by representatives from more than 180 countries, was disrupted by heavy rain.

‘Use longer and give new life’: introducing circular economy in Armenia

Armenia

May 15, 2026

Its goals are mainly environmental, but the model also promises economic benefits.

Opinion: ‘Ski resort construction in Abkhazia marks new wave of political turbulence’

Abkhazia

May 14, 2026

Sukhum-based blogger Kirill Bazilevsky is highly sceptical about the Abkhaz government’s plans to build a major ski resort in Abkhazia.

Boycott of new electricity meters in Abkhazia sparks calls to cut bureaucracy

Abkhazia

May 13, 2026

New electricity meters are currently being installed across Abkhazia, with social media users complaining that the devices are adding extra kilowatts to their bills.

Bolnisi Municipality residents oppose mining project

'They didn't warn us': Bolnisi residents oppose mining over environmental fears

Georgia

May 12, 2026

The work may be linked to a new mining project.

Black rain over the Black Sea: How the Russian city of Tuapse is struggling to cope with the consequences of Ukrainian attacks

War in Ukraine

May 12, 2026

What is happening in Tuapse — and how local residents are trying to mitigate the environmental consequences.

What’s behind armed clash between security forces and soldiers in South Ossetia?

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

Many saw it as further evidence of a deepening political crisis and of the president and his team losing control of the situation.

Abkhazia plans major ski resort as environmental fears grow

Abkhazia

May 11, 2026

The project was developed jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and includes 200km of ski slopes.

"Strength in unity, strength in Europe!" March in Tbilisi on May 9. Video blog "Protests in Georgia"

Protests in Georgia

May 09, 2026

On the 528th day of continuous pro-European protests in Georgia, the traditional Saturday march was dedicated to Europe Day

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.

‘Pedicure’ for lioness Cleopatra: scenes from Tbilisi Zoo. Video

Georgia

May 08, 2026

Cleopatra developed an ingrown claw, which caused severe pain and required veterinary intervention.

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

Georgia

May 08, 2026

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

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

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