Issues

Is it safe to cycle in Baku?

According to statements, in 2040 the length of bike paths in Baku will exceed 250 kilometers. Experts point out that such messages cannot be taken seriously.

Georgian seasonal workers in Germany complain of working conditions, low salaries

“We started work at 6 in the morning. We were fed only at 8 o'clock in the evening, "says one of the workers.

Armenian-Azerbaijan border crisis deepens as Azerbaijan fails to attend negotiations

The Azerbaijani side did not attend the negotiations with the Armenian military. Meanwhile, the situation remains tense, and the US State Department has already urged its citizens not to travel to Armenia, Azerbaijan and NK

Will upcoming elections in Armenia just be a repeat of the past?

A pre-election puzzle is taking shape in Armenia. The alignment of the forces that announced their participation cannot please voters - they will have to choose from the "current" and "former"

Will tourists come to Georgia this summer?

Conflict in Dmanisi between local Georgians and Azerbaijanis. Why did it go so far?

Chronology of events and assessment of what happened

Nephew of first president, crime boss Kamal Ardzinba killed in Abkhazia

Kamal Ardzinba, nephew of the first president Vladislav Ardzinba and a crime boss, was killed in Abkhazia. He was shot in his own house

President of Armenia to pardon draft evaders

The amnesty applies to privates who have already turned 27 years old, and reserve officers who have turned 35 years old. These are those who were suspected, accused or have already been convicted of evasion from service.

Forced to beg - the story of Zeynab and Gunel. Video

There are no statistics on children living, sleeping and begging in the streets in Azerbaijan. Children who are forced to live in this way, in most cases, become victims of violence - physical, moral and sexual

Life of LGBT couple in Baku. Video.

And the state and society in Azerbaijan are very negative about same-sex marriage. But this does not prevent LGBT couples from living together in Baku. Video

Fifteen political parties sign Tblisi Pride's LGBT rights protection agreement

May 17 - World Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

Curfew reduced in Georgia

The curfew in Georgia will start at 23:00 instead of 21:00. But there is no talk of canceling it yet.

'No to Namakhvani' - why the Rioni 'Guardians' don't want the hydropower plant

"Guards of the Rion Gorge" gather for a large-scale rally in Tbilisi on May 23

Georgia to produce US M4 rifles, drones in 2022

In cooperation with South African, Polish and Israeli companies and NATO countries, the production of American M4 carbines and drones will be launched in Georgia

Armenia asks for regional help following escalation of border tensions

Armenia begins consultations with the CSTO military bloc, which operates under the auspices of Russia. And the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry advises Yerevan "not to escalate the situation"

Georgia planning to introduce Covid-19 ‘passports’

The document will help citizens when crossing the border or to receive medical services

Is there a way to end domestic violence in Azerbaijan?

Domestic violence in Azerbaijan is a topic that periodically appears on the agenda and causes discussion. In some families, it even became the norm.

Reported Azerbaijani troop movements, clashes raise security concern in Armenia

Information appeared in the Armenian media about the clashes on the southern border of Armenia and that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces had moved forward their positions. Armenian Defense Ministry denies