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Crisis in Relations Between Abkhazia and Russia ⁠— Reaction from Moscow, Sukhumi, and Tbilisi

October 04, 2024

In this article, we have gathered the opinions of representatives from civil and political communities, as well as experts from all interested parties, regarding the tensions in Abkhazian-Russian relations.

Fewer tourists in Armenia despite gov't investments in tourism sector

Armenia

October 04, 2024

What explains the downturn, the solutions proposed by the Tourism Committee, as well as suggestions from experts.

Helsinki Commission: "Armenia is distancing itself from Moscow, while the Georgian government leans toward Russia."

Georgia-USA

October 04, 2024

"The U.S. must demonstrate a bipartisan unified approach to the Caucasus and strengthen accountability measures for backsliding from democracy."

In Abkhazia, the opposition considers the proposed agreement on Russian investments to be "colonial"

Abkhazia

October 04, 2024

According to the draft agreement, Russian companies investing more than $21 million in Abkhazia will receive unprecedented benefits.

Russian Foreign Intelligence Chief: "Georgians will vote correctly in the October 26 elections"

Georgia-Russia

October 04, 2024

Sergey Naryshkin accused the OSCE of "trying to brazenly interfere in Georgia's internal affairs and prevent nationally oriented forces from coming to power again."

"Conducting discussions without Azerbaijan is unjust." Azerbaijan faced criticism at the PACE

Azerbaijan

October 03, 2024

Several deputies have called for dialogue with Azerbaijan. "Without our colleagues from Azerbaijan, discussing this issue lacks significant meaning," stated Biljana Pantić Pilja, a member of the Serbian Parliament

Demand for Pashinyan’s resignation – live at midnight on Armenia's Public TV

Armenia

October 03, 2024

The leader of the "Tavush for the Homeland" movement and hundreds of his supporters gathered outside the public television building, demanding the opportunity to address the nation. The channel's management offered an interview format

Georgian wrestlers agreed to participate in a tournament that also included athletes from the "countries' of Abkhazia and South Ossetia"

Georgia

October 03, 2024

The Wrestling Federation of Georgia stated that the athletes did not inform them about their participation.

Speaker of the Georgian Parliament signed a law against LGBT. The UN calls on authorities to repeal it

Georgia

October 03, 2024

"These laws violate fundamental rights to dignity and equality," stated representatives of the UNAIDS program.

Middle Eastern stalemate: a view from Baku

Iran

October 02, 2024

An Azerbaijani expert believes that the intervention of the Western coalition in the Middle East has largely benefited Iran, which has established well-organized "proxy forces" in the region

"We must cooperate with everyone, including the 'party of global war' – the Prime Minister of Georgia

Georgia

October 02, 2024

Irakli Kobakhidze called the information that he wanted to meet with Donald Trump in the U.S. a lie.

New bike lanes and parking areas in Baku ahead of COP-29

Azerbaijan

October 02, 2024

Cyclists complain about car and pedestrian traffic on the new bike paths and the rental conditions at the new bike parking areas in downtown Baku

Signature collection in Armenia: will there be a referendum on EU membership?

Armenia

October 02, 2024

In just 15 days, more than half of the required signatures have been gathered to bring the issue to the parliamentary agenda. All the details about the initiative of Armenia's pro-Western political forces and their future plans

The banners from "Georgian Dream" are offensive not only to Ukraine but also to Georgia - Podolyak

Georgia

October 02, 2024

"This is not the desire of Ukraine or Georgia; it is solely the desire of Russia" - Mikhail Podolyak.

After the surprise Georgia's PM intervention, the restrictions on TI were lifted, allowing it to monitor the elections

Georgia

October 02, 2024

The Anti-Corruption Bureau stated that it wants to "prevent manipulation of the electoral process" in this way.

What to know about administrative resources and how they are used before the Georgian election

Elections in Georgia 2024

October 02, 2024

Join us as we answer questions about administrative resources and their usage with an expert.

"If the elections in Georgia are not fair, the United States will continue to take measures" - Michael Carpenter

Georgia

October 02, 2024

"The 'Georgian Dream' government has made a 180-degree turn away from Georgia's European integration" - Michael Carpenter on the elections in Georgia.

Crisis in Relations Between Abkhazia and Russia ⁠— Reaction from Moscow, Sukhumi, and Tbilisi

Fewer tourists in Armenia despite gov't investments in tourism sector

Helsinki Commission: "Armenia is distancing itself from Moscow, while the Georgian government leans toward Russia."

In Abkhazia, the opposition considers the proposed agreement on Russian investments to be "colonial"

Russian Foreign Intelligence Chief: "Georgians will vote correctly in the October 26 elections"

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from September 30 - October 4, 2024

"Conducting discussions without Azerbaijan is unjust." Azerbaijan faced criticism at the PACE

Demand for Pashinyan’s resignation – live at midnight on Armenia's Public TV

Georgian wrestlers agreed to participate in a tournament that also included athletes from the "countries' of Abkhazia and South Ossetia"

Speaker of the Georgian Parliament signed a law against LGBT. The UN calls on authorities to repeal it

Middle Eastern stalemate: a view from Baku

"We must cooperate with everyone, including the 'party of global war' – the Prime Minister of Georgia

New bike lanes and parking areas in Baku ahead of COP-29

Signature collection in Armenia: will there be a referendum on EU membership?

The banners from "Georgian Dream" are offensive not only to Ukraine but also to Georgia - Podolyak

After the surprise Georgia's PM intervention, the restrictions on TI were lifted, allowing it to monitor the elections

What to know about administrative resources and how they are used before the Georgian election

"If the elections in Georgia are not fair, the United States will continue to take measures" - Michael Carpenter

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