Explainers

Can Georgian economy withstand political crisis? Economist's opinion

Politics in Georgia

December 18, 2024

Beso Namchavadze: "It all depends on the nature of Western sanctions. If they are like those imposed on Belarus, Georgia's economy will not withstand them."

Irakli Kobakhidze claims Romania, Spain, and Italy shift stance on Georgia 'under pressure'

Georgia - EU

December 18, 2024

"In Romania, they even forced the Constitutional Court to reverse [a decision] in a single day."

"It feels like 1921, and everything is repeating" – Zourabichvili addresses European Parliament

Salome Zourabichvili

December 18, 2024

"After Russia has been defeated everywhere, should it prevail in Georgia?!"

MEPs call for immediate action against Georgian Dream in European Parliament debate

Georgia - EU

December 18, 2024

Eurosceptic and pro-Russian MEPs from the Georgian Dream allied groups took a different stance.

European Council report: 'Georgia must return to the path of the European Union'

Georgia - EU

December 18, 2024

The European Council has once again expresses concern about the course taken by the Georgian government.

The Strasbourg Court held Russia fully responsible for property rights violations in Abkhazia during the 1990s

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

December 18, 2024

"Georgia has made sufficient efforts to restore state control over the territory of Abkhazia. Russia did not protect the property rights of owners"

Romania, Italy, and Spain exposed Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's lies

Georgia - EU

December 18, 2024

All three countries stated that they supported the EU's proposal for sanctions against Georgian authorities, calling the prime minister's contrary claim disinformation

US Senator Ben Cardin: "Georgian Dream elected an anti-American provocateur as president"

Georgia-USA

December 17, 2024

"Biden must hold accountable those responsible for orchestrating acts of violent repression in Georgia"

Trial begins in Azerbaijan over Abzas Media case

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 17, 2024

Journalists were denied access to the courtroom, and almost all defense motions were rejected during the preparatory hearing.

Opinion: Baku could become venue for Ukraine negotiations

Azerbaijan

December 17, 2024

Experts from the South Caucasus Research Center (CSSC) analyze potential mediation opportunities and Baku's role in facilitating peace in Ukraine.

What could push Baku to sign peace agreement with Armenia? 

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 17, 2024

Political analyst Benyamin Poghosyan believes that Aliyev uses the "hostile Armenia" narrative to stay in power and won't sign a peace agreement.

Maximum conscription age in Azerbaijan to be lowered to 30

Azerbaijan

December 17, 2024

The Azerbaijani parliament has passed amendments in the first reading to several laws, including legislation on military service.

'It’s over, finita la commedia' – Georgian PM dismisses mass protests and EU sanctions

Georgian Dream

December 17, 2024

Kobakhidze claimed that the EU's policy is anti-Georgian and stated that the radical opposition is unable to bring more than 800 people to the protests.

White House: new sanctions against those undermining democracy in Georgia coming in weeks

Georgia-USA

December 17, 2024

Sanctions and restrictions already imposed by various countries against Georgia's authorities

European Parliament: "We stand with Georgia and invited President Salome Zourabichvili to discuss next steps"

Georgia - EU

December 16, 2024

Roberta Metsola: "People of Georgia, we see you, hear you, and stand with you. We urge all 27 EU member states to coordinate sanctions against the Georgian authorities"

The EU has decided to suspend the visa-free regime for Georgian diplomatic passport holders

Georgia - EU

December 16, 2024

"We are ending funding and political contacts with the Georgian government. Aid previously provided to the authorities will now be redirected to support civil society and independent media in Georgia"

Azerbaijan arrested three for plotting to seize a customs checkpoint and take hostages

Crime

December 16, 2024

SSS: "The aim was to undermine the country's defense capabilities and economic security"

Georgia government claimed Lithuania and Estonia imposed sanctions against it "under third-party influence"

Politics in Georgia

December 16, 2024

"Despite 33 years of independence, Lithuania and Estonia continue to exhibit a Soviet-era mentality. However, Georgia will maintain unilateral relations with these countries to preserve regional stability"

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