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Why Abkhazia’s harvest festival became Russian tourists’ feast of gluttony

Abkhazia

October 16, 2026

Video footage showing tourists sweeping free food off the tables has sparked widespread outrage.

Georgia

10,000 lari instead of flat: What Georgia’s government is offering displaced people

Georgia

October 16, 2026

Who is eligible for the cash compensation, and why is the programme facing criticism?

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

October 16, 2026

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Georgia

Millions spent on Patriarch’s funeral: scandal involving Georgia’s former culture minister Tinatin Rukhadze

Georgia

October 16, 2026

Why are calls being made to investigate the former minister?

'Deadly consequences': How lack of proper prison in Abkhazia leads to further crimes

Abkhazia

October 15, 2026

The recent murder of a Russian tourist has exposed problems with prison sentences.

Progress or disaster? Armenia begins operations at Amulsar mine

Armenia

October 14, 2026

Environmentalists who have long warned of the project's risks condemned the decision. However, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan insisted there were no risks and all environmental concerns had been addressed.

‘Nostalgic exploitation’: South Ossetia’s new president sends schoolchildren to collect rosehips

South Ossetia

October 13, 2026

The initiative by Marat Kambolov has drawn public criticism.

Georgia to raise pensions for under-70s by 45 lari instead of 20

Georgia

October 13, 2026

From 1 January 2027, their pension will rise to 415 lari (around $160)

Doulas in Armenia: non-medical support for pregnant women

Non-medical support during childbirth in Armenia: who are doulas and what do they do?

Armenia

October 12, 2026

They have been working in Armenia for six years, but few people know about them. Doulas support women throughout pregnancy and even after childbirth.

'Take off your hijab and come into class': what is happening in Azerbaijan’s schools?

Azerbaijan

October 12, 2026

37 people have been arrested during protests against requirements that school uniforms and teachers’ clothing comply with secular dress codes

Saturday march in Tbilisi highlights systemic problems in prisons. “Protests in Georgia” video podcast

Protests in Georgia

October 10, 2026

The issue took centre stage at the march following allegations of torture and abuse by prisoners

Georgia’s Communications Commission bans two TV channels from using 93 words and phrases

Georgia

October 09, 2026

Transparency International says regulatory mechanisms are being used to punish and weaken critical media outlets.

'Light rosè', or why claim that Abkhazia has no good wine is outdated. VIDEO

Abkhazia

October 08, 2026

The Association of Winemakers is actively reviving local indigenous grape varieties using modern scientific methods.

‘No right to enter classroom’: Teacher beats pupil at Armenian school

Armenia

October 08, 2026

The prosecutor approved the investigator's request to initiate criminal proceedings against the teacher, who has been detained.

Giorgi Davitadze case: how it drew attention to what is happening in Georgia's prisons

Georgia

October 06, 2026

A prisoner at Rustavi Prison No. 6 accuses several staff members of sexual abuse, but the prison authorities deny the allegations.

Azerbaijan’s corruption whistleblowers: protection on paper and in practice

Azerbaijan

October 06, 2026

Azerbaijan has drafted a law to encourage and protect people who report corruption.

All four German political foundations halt work in Georgia; ALDE calls for EU sanctions

Georgia - EU

October 03, 2026

German ambassador warns years of cooperation with Georgia are at risk

Two German foundations shut down in Georgia amid government restrictions

Georgia’s law on grants

October 02, 2026

Georgia's parliament speaker says foreign foundations should have no political mission in the country

Prisoner in Georgia accuses guards of sexual abuse. Penitentiary Service denies allegations

Georgia

October 02, 2026

The prisoner says he faced pressure after demanding forensic medical examinations.

Azerbaijan’s Meydan TV case: ‘Investigator, prosecutor and judge in this case is Ilham Aliyev’

Azerbaijan

September 29, 2026

Journalist Shamshad Agha rejected the charges, pointed to inconsistencies in the criminal case and linked his arrest to his journalistic work.

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