Explainers

London’s new strategy: sanctions on Russia and lifting the Caucasus arms embargo

Azerbaijan

October 17, 2025

At first glance, these decisions seem to concern different areas, but they can be seen as complementary elements of London’s geopolitical and security strategy

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 13-17 October, 2025

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

October 17, 2025

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

Labour disputes in Armenia can now be settled out of court as mediation system launches

Armenia

October 16, 2025

The mediator system, acting as a neutral dispute resolver, will be free of charge, allowing people to avoid long waits for court hearings

Abkhazia says no planned power cuts this winter — for now

Abkhazia

October 16, 2025

“Unless a severe cold snap hits,” noted Timur Djindjolia, the head of the state energy company Chernomorenergo.

'We definitely won’t repeal the laws': Georgian Dream’s response to Venice Commission

Georgia

October 16, 2025

The commission previously urged Georgian authorities to repeal the grants and foreign agent laws.

Scandal erupts over OSCE chair’s visit to Georgia

Georgia

October 16, 2025

Protest note, 5,000-lari fine, and cancelled meeting with the prime minister

Venice Commission urges Georgian authorities to repeal laws banning foreign funding

Georgia

October 16, 2025

According to the commission, these laws could be used for political abuse

Ramiz Mehdiyev: From Azerbaijan’s ‘grey cardinal’ to house arrest

Azerbaijan

October 16, 2025

Ramiz Mehtiev has been placed under investigation over allegations of treason and an attempted seizure of power

Armenian clerics detained following priest’s interview

Armenia

October 15, 2025

Priest Aram Zograbyan said in an interview that clergymen were pressured to “take part in rallies organised by a political party.” Among those detained is the head of the Aragatsotn Diocese, a nephew of the Catholicos of All Armenians.

Opinion: 'Georgia’s new protest laws should be seen as ban on freedom of expression'

Georgia

October 15, 2025

Lawyer Nika Simonishvili: “Amendments violate Georgian constitution”

MEP calls for EU to suspend visa-free travel for up to 2,000 Georgian officials

Georgia - EU

October 15, 2025

The initiative is based on the EU’s new visa policy

Armenian society kept in dark over Karabakh war defeat: opposition and experts react

The Second Karabakh War

October 14, 2025

The parliamentary commission spent three and a half years investigating the circumstances of the 2020 war, questioning officials including the prime minister. But the findings have been classified.

'Georgian authorities want to ban all protests' — NGO on new repressive amendments

Georgia

October 14, 2025

Earlier, Georgian Dream proposed amendments to protest laws

ECHR orders Russia to pay Georgia €252m

Georgia-Russia

October 14, 2025

Russia ordered to compensate Georgia over South Ossetia occupation and ongoing “borderization”

EU official: 'People in Georgia face danger for expressing opinions'

Georgia - EU

October 14, 2025

Kaisa Olongren: “We must support those who want to join the EU”

Abkhaz social affairs minister kills man in drunk-driving incident

Abkhazia

October 14, 2025

President removes Ruslan Adzhba from his post

'Georgian Dream' to file lawsuit against 'United National Movement'

Georgia

October 14, 2025

And plans to ban its members from running in elections

New repressive amendments in Georgia – up to 15 days for wearing mask at protests

Georgia

October 14, 2025

One year in prison for repeated disobedience to police

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