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"Iran's policy towards Armenia will not change after the elections," says the Iranian ambassador

Armenia

June 29, 2024

According to Iran's ambassador to Armenia, Mehdi Sobhani, this policy will never change, regardless of any changes in the governments of Iran and Armenia.

""Foreign agents" law - a step back on the path to the EU" - European Council decision

Georgia - EU

June 28, 2024

Notably, the European Council's conclusion does not mention any countermeasures in response to the regression of democracy in Georgia.

Georgian government to pass amnesty law before elections

Georgia

June 28, 2024

According to prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze, there are approximately 10,000 inmates in Georgia today

Snap parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan are scheduled for September 1

Azerbaijan

June 28, 2024

The chairman of the opposition Musavat Party believes that a parliament formed under such conditions will not differ significantly from previous ones

"More houses in villages mean a more secure border with Azerbaijan." — On Armenia's housing program

Armenia

June 28, 2024

The government is helping people build homes in border areas, addressing the issue of providing housing and populating villages where many are afraid to live after the invasion of Azerbaijani armed forces into Armenian territory

Is the CSTO attractive to Azerbaijan? A view from Baku

Azerbaijan

June 28, 2024

Azerbaijani political analyst believes that Russia wants Azerbaijan to participate in a new security architecture for Eurasia and Central Asian countries. However, no country will risk damaging its relations with the West because of Russia

Increase in drug trafficking in Armenia: Figures and comments

Armenia

June 28, 2024

The National Addiction Treatment Center warns that "non-traditional" synthetic drugs have become popular. These drugs quickly lead to addiction and subsequently cause mental disorders

Top stories in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia from June 24-28, 2024

Armenia

June 28, 2024

Daily roundup of local media from three South Caucasus countries, opinions, photo, video

"The Georgian government should recommit to the EU path" - stated the EU representation

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

June 28, 2024

The European Union representation in Georgia has released a statement urging the ruling party "Georgian Dream" to return to the path of the European Union

"Without Azerbaijan's success, Turkey wouldn't have a unique position in the region." View from Baku

Azerbaijan

June 27, 2024

Azerbaijani political analyst Farkhad Mamedov believes that the main forces in the region are the countries themselves—Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia—even though the region is divided and lacks a pan-regional structure

In Abkhazia, all involved in the checkpoint shootout—six attackers and their potential victim—have been arrested

Abkhazia

June 27, 2024

Since three innocent bystanders were victims of the shootout, the ombudsman suggests classifying this crime as a terrorist act.

"The adoption of the 'foreign agents' law is not an isolated incident" - PACE resolution on Georgia

Georgia

June 27, 2024

'Challenges to democracy in Georgia' - co-authors of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe have prepared a resolution that will be discussed in today's debates.

"Georgian leaders block reforms needed for European integration," says US assistant secretary of state

Georgia - EU

June 27, 2024

Actions such as violence against the opposition, the "foreign agents" law, and the contract for the construction of the deep-sea port in Anaklia awarded to a Chinese company, all jeopardize the path to European integration

"Russia supports restoring diplomatic relations with Georgia," says Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova

Georgia-Russia

June 27, 2024

"We support any initiatives that promote Russian-Georgian normalization."

Venice Commission concerned over Georgia's removal of gender quotas

Georgia

June 27, 2024

The Commission noted that this move could impact the stability of electoral legislation.

Religious context of the attacks in Rostov detention center and Dagestan

Russia

June 27, 2024

"Caucasian Knot" has prepared an analysis comparing the methods of the attacks in the Rostov detention center and Dagestan

Yerevan proposes joint investigation of ceasefire violations, no response from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

June 26, 2024

The article includes further details on the proposal for a joint investigation of border incidents, along with commentary from a political analyst.

What do we know about the attackers on Orthodox churches and a synagogue in Dagestan?

Crime

June 26, 2024

Some militants are involved in politics, while others are connected to MMA and construction. Let's tell their stories.

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