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Georgian PM speaks out against criticism of US ambassador

Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili says it is not in the country's interests to "spread and deepen" criticism of US Ambassador Kelly Degnan, referring to several deputies who left the ruling party amid criticism of the ambassador.

President of Georgia explains veto on law on secret wiretapping

"There is a dividing line here - either we are still within the Soviet legacy, or we are moving to a truly European system"

Almost half of Azerbaijan's population does not live to retirement age

According to statistics, approximately 40% reach retirement age. Among men, this figure is 47%

Abkhazia supports free transport of goods despite unresolved Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

Abkhazia has declared its intention to remove all restrictions on transport of goods over the border with Georgia along the Ingur River

“Every child is talented, but they need an education”: the Day of Knowledge in Armenia

On September 1, problems in the field of education and the progress of reforms were discussed in the country. Details about upcoming changes

Azerbaijani government to pay compensation to oppositionist for violation of rights

A member of the opposition Musavat party, Yadigar Sadigly, has gotten justice in the ECtHR. The European Court recognized the violation of his rights

Ministry of Economy of Georgia: sanctioned vessels or cargoes have not entered the port

The opposition does not believe the government's explanations

Fourth Brussels meeting, with Pashinyan, Aliyev, Michel: What is the EU offering?

The negotiations lasted approximately four hours. Both the Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of Azerbaijan refused to speak with journalists about the outcome of the meeting

Russia may halt gas supply to Europe - and the EU can accept Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia

Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe. In response, the EU may expand assistance to Ukraine and tighten sanctions, including on SWIFT and issuing visas to Russians

Russia may stop investing in Abkhazia and close military base if not given Pitsunda estate

Russia may stop investing in Abkhazia - Russian ambassador to Abkhazia says that if the transfer order doesn't go through, there may be repercussions

“The fate of hundreds of missing persons remains unexplained” – Armenian Foreign Ministry

303 people are still considered missing after the war in Karabakh, Armenian Ombudsman Kristine Grigoryan said on the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances

"Public opinion is being prepared for Azerbaijan's accession to the EAEU" - expert opinion

The Prime Minister of Azerbaijan took part in a meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the EAEU. The next day there was sharp criticism of the West

Armenian-Azerbaijani talks in Moscow and Brussels: more contradictions than connections

Quickened Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations by the end of August have caused alarm in Armenia, citizens fearing another concessions to Azerbaijan.

“There are elements of crisis in Armenian-Russian relations”: opinion

Diplomatic statements by Yerevan and Moscow on the 25th anniversary of the cooperation agreement, as well as analysts' comments on the document and Armenian-Russian relations

Why did the US and French ambassadors refuse to travel to Shusha? Comments

According to Azerbaijani political scientist Elkhan Shahinoglu, sooner or later the ambassadors of both countries will have to visit both Shusha and Lachin. Former US Ambassador to Baku thinks otherwise

US Special Representative concerned by Georgia's dependence on Russian wheat

In an interview with Voice of America, US Special Representative for Global Food Security Dr. Kerry Fowler says that Georgia has a double burden - on one hand it depends on Russian wheat imports, and on the other, during this period it is having to replace wheat with more expensive imported flour.

Russian citizens in Georgia in 2022: more than 600 companies and 2,000 residence permits

The Public Services Development Agency revealed these statistics in answer to a question from MP David Usupashvili. The agency also reported that 1,288 Russian citizens received the right to temporary residence, and 690 received permanent residence.

“My great-grandfather was a Muslim, and my great-grandmother a Christian” - about religions in Abkhazia