Issues

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 23-27 June, 2025

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

Ukrainians freed from Russian prisons left in harsh conditions at Georgian border as Tbilisi denies entry

Dozens of Ukrainians held in basement near Upper Lars crossing — volunteers report food and water shortages, say Ukraine's embassy in Georgia opposes their entry

Police violence against minors in Azerbaijan: “Each was forced to pay a bribe”

In an audio recording released several days after the incident, one of the children can be clearly heard screaming in pain as police officers use obscene language

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 16-20 June, 2025

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

Azerbaijan: suspicious fires in shopping centres and unreleased investigation results

Blazes at major shopping centres raise concerns over vested interests, lack of transparency, and lasting impacts on business and society

Six months on, ex-MP who shot and killed a colleague in Abkhazia’s parliament has been arrested

Adgur Kharazia had likely been hiding in Abkhazia all this time and surrendered voluntarily

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 9-13 June, 2025

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

Azerbaijan holds anti-Islamophobia conference while religious activists face persecution

According to the Shi’a activist, around 300 religious activists are currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 2-6 June, 2025

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

‘Battle’ for New Athos monastery: Church schism escalates in Abkhazia

The conflict between the leadership of the Abkhazian Orthodox Church and the Holy Metropolis of Abkhazia has been ongoing for 15 years.

Sexual harassment and brutality reported at Azerbaijan protest

Minors were among those detained during the protest over Elgün Ibragimov’s case.

Poverty and neglect: What is life like for children in Georgia?

According to media reports, the number of children who have died over the past five years has exceeded 30.

Opinion: "State control and distance learning ban hinder university growth in Azerbaijan"

Famous pond in Abkhazia has turned into a “rotten lake”

This artificial pond is one of Abkhazia’s main attractions.

Knife attack on Azerbaijan's Muay Thai Federation president — “They sent a hitman”

Six suspects have been detained in connection with the attack, including one currently located in Russia. The victim has indirectly implicated a former member of parliament.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 26-30 May, 2025

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

"My heart is free": Talysh researcher speaks from Azerbaijani prison after receiving 18-year sentence

Igbal Abilov denies all the charges. His defense argues that the investigation has not presented a single legally proven fact

Europe bans Russian oil, but not its transit via Azerbaijan - what do UK sanctions mean in this case? Video

"When they signed agreements with Azerbaijan for volumes exceeding the country’s capacity, they showed they were willing to turn a blind eye. But the situation is changing"