Explainers

Armenian villagers in Abkhazia apologized for "name substitution"

Abkhazia

May 22, 2024

A plaque with the Soviet-era name of the village, Shaumyanovka (named after Stepan Shaumyan), was restored

"Several European Union countries demand sanctions against Georgia" - Financial Times

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 22, 2024

In particular, Estonia, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Sweden will take the initiative to consider restrictive measures against Georgia.

Azerbaijani oppositionist Gubad Ibadoghlu's case investigation to extend for 13 months

Azerbaijan

May 22, 2024

The preventive measure of house arrest against the politician was changed to police supervision, and the electronic bracelet was removed from him.

Will the death of Iran's president lead to turmoil? Views from Yerevan

Armenia

May 22, 2024

Comments by Armenian analysts on whether Iran's policy will change and how it will affect Armenia and the region as a whole.

Georgian government: "The Venice Commission distorts facts and encourages radicals"

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 22, 2024

"The Venice Commission's opinion has once again confirmed that there are no legal or other arguments against the Georgian law on transparency of foreign influence".

Venice Commission urges Georgia to repeal "foreign agents" bill

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 21, 2024

"The "foreign agents" bill does not meet the requirements of legality, legitimacy, necessity, and proportionality in a democratic society"

"They speak the language of blackmail." Georgia's government response to the US proposal

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 21, 2024

"The US could ensure a change in NGO behavior, particularly stopping their policy of not recognizing the legitimacy of the Georgian government and abandoning revolutionary plans".

US Air Force Chief of Staff: "Deeply concerned about Russian influence in Georgia"

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 21, 2024

Charles Brown: "We will remain committed to Georgia's sovereignty"

"Baku is unlikely to agree to the delimitation of the entire border." An opinion from Yerevan

Armenia

May 21, 2024

Political scientist Tigran Grigoryan believes that Azerbaijan has achieved demarcation in the area of the border it needs, but will not withdraw its troops from strategically important territories of Armenia, where it advanced in 2021 and 2022

"Visa liberalization, trade, security" – What Georgia will gain from the US if it returns to democracy

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 21, 2024

POLITICO reports that this should motivate Georgia to conduct free elections after the government withdraws the "foreign agents" law passed on May 14.

New Abkhazian foreign minister proposed for polygraph test

Abkhazia

May 21, 2024

Irakli Tuzhba, considered an experienced diplomat, has led the Abkhaz delegation at the Geneva Discussions for many years. However, his opponents are questioning the legitimacy of his appointment

Georgia to dissolve CEC advisory group before elections

Elections in Georgia 2024

May 20, 2024

The CEC advisory group is composed of international and/or local experts selected by representatives from the Georgian Ombudsman’s Office and monitoring organizations.

Bankwatch: If the situation in Georgia worsens, international funding should be halted

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

"Civil society is crucial for reducing the risks of implementing investment projects"

Discussing the Iranian president's helicopter crash: 'They won't hesitate to blame Azerbaijan'

Azerbaijan-Iran

May 20, 2024

Azerbaijani experts are commenting on the incident, emphasizing potential accusations from the Iranian side

Russian diplomat "diagnosed" the president of Georgia

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

Karasin attributes to the Georgian president "a maniacal adherence to Saakashvili's standards."

Scholz and Macron: "It is with deep regret that we take note of the decision of the Georgian government"

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

"Georgia’s European path has been chartered – but speed and direction of moving forward depend on Georgia"

Bill for sanctions on Georgian deputies presented in US Congress today

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

The sanctions will also affect law enforcement officials and representatives of security services

Georgian deputy's revelations about the 'Global War Party' shocked a British journalist

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 20, 2024

Georgian Dream party Deputy Mariam Lashkhi appeared on the British podcast The News Agents and stated that the so-called 'Global War Party' is a 'force akin to the Freemasons' that influences the world.

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