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The Baydemirli case – arrests in Azerbaijan

In Azerbaijan, a former MP has been sentenced to eight years in prison for extortion, which he denies

October 02, 2024

Nazim Baydemirli has denied his guilt and stated that he is being punished for defending the rights of residents in the village of Soyudlu in the Gedabek district, where mass protests took place last June

Cooperation with Iran – a solution for Armenia, blockaded by Azerbaijan and Turkey

Armenia-Iran

October 02, 2024

Yerevan and Tehran aim to increase trade turnover to $3 billion. Commentary by economist Armen Ktoyan.

Georgian leader Bidzina Ivanishvili says he "blames the 'party of global war' for financial blackmail, not the U.S. and EU

Georgia-USA

October 01, 2024

"The Party of Global War influences politicians and bureaucrats in both the U.S. and the EU," stated the leader of the ruling party in Georgia

The President of Abkhazia has been criticized for laughing at the graves of the fallen

Abkhazia

October 01, 2024

According to the opposition, "Bzhania is behaving disrespectfully because he did not participate in the 1992-93 war"

The Georgian PM unexpectedly suggested removing "TI-Georgia's" status as a "declared electoral target," which the organization opposes

Elections in Georgia 2024

October 01, 2024

Irakli Kobakhidze cited the need to "avoid manipulation by external forces" as the reason

Georgia: Final and closing ceremony of the Shuki journalism award. Photo/video

Georgia

October 01, 2024

Over the course of the year, the Shuki journalism award ("Light") was presented to 12 journalists.

Op-ed: Ivanishvili has long been preparing 'The Second Treaty of Georgievsk'

Georgia

October 01, 2024

"Bidzina seeks to repeat history and become the next Irakli II of Georgia, rather than submit to Russia," - political analyst Gia Khukhashvili.

"We have not abandoned the people of Georgia, but we have real problems with the course of its government" - EU official

Georgia - EU

October 01, 2024

"For the situation to be corrected, the decisive factor must be the withdrawal of the 'Foreign Agents Law'" - Gert Jan Koopman.

"We hope that pro-European forces will prevail" - the President of Georgia met with the President of Germany

Georgia - EU

October 01, 2024

The President of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili, spoke about the pre-election situation in the country.

“Fire rain” and “collective condemnation of the National Movement”: A letter from Bidzina Ivanishvili

Bidzina Ivanishvili

October 01, 2024

"Condemnation of the 'National Movement,' unification of the country, protection of the sanctity of the family, and strengthening the role of the church"

"Georgia admits mistakes" – Russian propaganda media on the statement by the Mayor of Tbilisi

Russia

October 01, 2024

"Georgia admitted to making mistakes regarding Abkhazia and South Ossetia" — headlines in pro-Kremlin media

"Unprecedented, but significantly inferior to Baku": expert on Armenia's military spending

Armenia

October 01, 2024

The Armenian government plans to increase military spending by approximately 20%. However, even with this increase, Azerbaijan's military budget for 2025 remains nearly twice as large. Commentary from military expert Leonid Nersisyan.

"Approval of Lavrov's statement suggests that 'Georgian Dream' may be viewing the conflicts in the same way as Russia"

Georgia

September 30, 2024

“Lavrov very clearly mentioned that he was referring to Georgia's 'neighboring states,'” said Gigi Gigiadze

"To save democracy in Georgia, Biden must impose sanctions on oligarchs," said senior U.S. officials

Georgia-USA

September 30, 2024

The published opinion focuses on the "foreign agent" law enacted by the "Georgian Dream"

Will Georgia apologize for the war with Abkhazia? Abkhaz experts discuss, video

Abkhazia

September 30, 2024

Ivanishvili is ready to apologize to the Ossetians for starting the 2008 war. Is he prepared to take a step towards repentance regarding Abkhazia?

The elections in Georgia: The court denied the lawsuit to open additional polling stations for emigrants

Elections in Georgia 2024

September 30, 2024

"All branches of power are carrying out the orders of Bidzina Ivanishvili" - Tamar Kordzaia

Tbilisi Mayor on Russian foreign minister's statement: "The Georgian government views it positively"

Georgia

September 30, 2024

Kakha Kaladze once again effectively reiterated Bidzina Ivanishvili's statement that Georgians should apologize to their "Abkhaz and Ossetian brothers"

Scandalous protocol, or why Russia partially stops funding Abkhazia. Video discussion

Abkhazia

September 30, 2024

What is the Kozak-Bzhania protocol and why is there a crisis in Abkhaz-Russian relations? Inal Khashig talks to Leonid Chamagua

In Azerbaijan, a former MP has been sentenced to eight years in prison for extortion, which he denies

Cooperation with Iran – a solution for Armenia, blockaded by Azerbaijan and Turkey

Georgian leader Bidzina Ivanishvili says he "blames the 'party of global war' for financial blackmail, not the U.S. and EU

The President of Abkhazia has been criticized for laughing at the graves of the fallen

The Georgian PM unexpectedly suggested removing "TI-Georgia's" status as a "declared electoral target," which the organization opposes

Georgia: Final and closing ceremony of the Shuki journalism award. Photo/video

Op-ed: Ivanishvili has long been preparing 'The Second Treaty of Georgievsk'

"We have not abandoned the people of Georgia, but we have real problems with the course of its government" - EU official

"We hope that pro-European forces will prevail" - the President of Georgia met with the President of Germany

“Fire rain” and “collective condemnation of the National Movement”: A letter from Bidzina Ivanishvili

"Georgia admits mistakes" – Russian propaganda media on the statement by the Mayor of Tbilisi

"Unprecedented, but significantly inferior to Baku": expert on Armenia's military spending

"Approval of Lavrov's statement suggests that 'Georgian Dream' may be viewing the conflicts in the same way as Russia"

"To save democracy in Georgia, Biden must impose sanctions on oligarchs," said senior U.S. officials

Will Georgia apologize for the war with Abkhazia? Abkhaz experts discuss, video

The elections in Georgia: The court denied the lawsuit to open additional polling stations for emigrants

Tbilisi Mayor on Russian foreign minister's statement: "The Georgian government views it positively"

Scandalous protocol, or why Russia partially stops funding Abkhazia. Video discussion

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