Explainers

European Commission: MEGOBARI law shows global attention on Georgia

Georgia - EU

May 08, 2025

According to the European Commission, the actions of the Georgian authorities do not align with what the European Union expects from a candidate country

Three letters to opposition leader Tofiq Yaqublu, dying in an Azerbaijani prison

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 08, 2025

"The more we fear, the thicker our chains become." The Azerbaijani *Feminist Peace Collective* addressed the people and future generations.

Abkhazian hoteliers claim major Russian firms are undercutting prices to ruin them

Abkhazia-Russia

May 08, 2025

They are appealing to the Abkhaz authorities to urgently adopt antitrust legislation

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 5-9 May, 2025

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 08, 2025

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

Azerbaijani journalist Ahmad Mammadli detained, relatives report he was beaten

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 07, 2025

Yoldash Media founder is accused of stabbing, but wife says arrest is retaliation for his journalism

Armenian parliament declines to address MP’s insult to journalist

Politics in Armenia

May 07, 2025

Ruling majority MP Andranik Kocharyan told journalist Ripsime Dzhebedzhyan to 'stay away' from him and to 'wipe her lips'. The opposition and journalist organisations are demanding an apology.

Irakli Kobakhidze reappointed as chairman of Georgian Dream

Georgian Dream

May 07, 2025

The Georgian Dream Prime Minister replaced Garibashvili, who announced his departure from politics. Kobakhidze promises a sweeping victory for the party in the municipal elections in October.

Journalist Ulviyya Ali detained: “Over 20 journalists are currently in prison, and I am one of them”

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 07, 2025

Journalist Ulviyya Ali (Guliyeva) was detained by officers of Baku’s Main Police Department during the night of 7 May as part of the “Meydan TV case,” and her home was searched.

Asian Development Bank economist: “Georgia benefited from sanctions against Russia — but not for long”

Georgia

May 06, 2025

Albert Park: “Georgia must become as efficient as possible on the Middle Corridor trade route”

Politicians, judges, propagandists and businessmen — who in Georgia will be targeted by MEGOBARI sanctions?

Georgia-USA

May 06, 2025

The list includes senior government officials, judges, businessmen, and propagandists affiliated with Georgian Dream.

Opinion: "Baku alarmed by Armenia’s legal action amid potential consequences for Aliyev”

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 06, 2025

International law expert Ara Kazaryan believes it is highly likely that Armenia will win its cases in international courts — which is why, he argues, Azerbaijan is demanding the withdrawal of the lawsuits.

“US sanctions will deal a heavy blow to Ivanishvili’s regime” - comment from Tbilisi

Georgia-USA

May 06, 2025

Giorgi Rukhadze: “Sanctions alone will not be enough to make the regime back down”

U.S. House passes MEGOBARI Act against Georgian Dream: what it says and what’s next

Georgia-USA

May 06, 2025

The bill must now be approved by the US Senate and signed by Donald Trump.

"This may be the last time I address you": Tofiq Yagublu, 35 days into prison hunger strike

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 06, 2025

Tofiq Yagublu is on hunger strike in protest against his nine-year prison sentence. Yesterday, he bid farewell to his family.

"Georgia must learn to say 'yes'" - view from Abkhazia

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

May 05, 2025

Journalist Inal Khashig considers Tbilisi’s negative reaction to the reopening of Sukhum airport pointless.

Study finds Armenia’s reliance on Russia now national security threat

Armenia-Russia

May 05, 2025

Experts at the Centre for Security Policy Studies analysed potential threats — from economic to terrorist — and proposed measures to address them.

Generation Z and organisation of labour: struggle shaped by values

Azerbaijan

May 05, 2025

Although Generation Z in Azerbaijan currently lacks broad opportunities for labour organisation, their individual acts of resistance on social media are laying the groundwork for alternative forms of activism.

Inmate in Georgia dies after alleged beating in prison

Georgia

May 05, 2025

In late January, Ioseb Gorgadze was hospitalised with multiple injuries

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