Politics

Eastern Europe

Serbia protests timeline: how students brought Vucic’s 12-year rule to end

Eastern Europe

October 26, 2026

From a spark of discontent to a change of government

Protests in Georgia

‘Georgia without Ivanishvili’: Opposition launches new wave of protests – photos and video

Protests in Georgia

October 26, 2026

The next major protest is scheduled for 28 November.

Abkhazia-Russia

Why are Abkhazia residents with dual citizenship asked to show Russian passports at Moscow airports?

Abkhazia-Russia

October 26, 2026

Under international practice, border guards are not acting unlawfully.

Azerbaijan

Making a living in dangerous waters: Challenges facing Azerbaijani sailors in Black Sea

Azerbaijan

October 26, 2026

In recent months, families of Azerbaijani sailors working in the Black Sea have received news that their loved ones have been killed or gone missing.

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Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, top stories this morning

October 26, 2026

Top stories from local media, photos, videos and trending comments

Saturday march in Tbilisi "against oligarch Ivanishvili’s rule". 'Protests in Georgia' video podcast

Georgia

October 24, 2026

“Glory to the heroes” and “Long live a Georgia without Ivanishvili!” the marchers chanted, as passing cars honked continuously in support

“Don’t like it? Too bad”: third day of Constitutional Court hearings on opposition ban in Georgia

Politics in Georgia

October 24, 2026

The day focused on motions filed by Gakharia for Georgia, all of which were rejected by the court. Hearings will resume on 26 October and continue throughout the week

'Buying Czech aircraft is part of Armenia’s air force modernisation' — military expert

Armenia

October 23, 2026

Eduard Arakelyan says Armenia’s new Czech aircraft can serve both training and operational roles. Details of the defence minister’s visit to the Czech Republic and expert commentary.

South Ossetia’s new government takes shape, with Russian officials in top posts

South Ossetia

October 23, 2026

Former Moscow Region Court chairman Soslan Margiev, 44, becomes South Ossetia’s prime minister.

Behind the scenes at COP17: where thousands of delegates are staying in Armenia

Armenia

October 23, 2026

Around 15,000 international visitors have arrived in Armenia. JAMnews found that they are staying not only in Yerevan, where the conference is taking place, but also in nearby towns and villages.

Georgia opposition party ban case: Day two of court proceedings

Opposition in Georgia

October 23, 2026

On 22 October, the Constitutional Court continued hearing a lawsuit filed by the ruling Georgian Dream party seeking to ban five opposition parties.

Should state have right to ban political parties? Tbilisi street poll – Video

Georgia

October 23, 2026

Most respondents said that banning political parties was unacceptable in a country that claims to be a democracy.

Vanity Fair: Trump son-in-law received $750m from Azerbaijani bank

Azerbaijan

October 23, 2026

There is no evidence of Azerbaijani authorities' involvement. The author links the transactions to unofficial negotiations between the US, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Israel.

'Another attempt is being prepared to deprive Armenia of its independence' — Pashinyan

Nikol Pashinyan

October 23, 2026

Asked whether Russia was involved in efforts to destabilise Armenia, the prime minister replied: “Certain circles in the Russian Federation.”

Georgia’s special representative for relations with Russia

Georgia appoints new special envoy for relations with Russia: what does it mean?

Georgia-Russia

October 22, 2026

The special representative post, established in 2012, had remained vacant since December 2025.

Azerbaijani shepherd crossed into Armenia

Another Azerbaijani citizen found in Armenia after illegally crossing the border, reportedly a shepherd who got lost

Armenia-Azerbaijan

October 22, 2026

Armenia’s National Security Service says Azerbaijani shepherd will be returned to Azerbaijan

Russian-led EAEU bloc warns Armenia of possible ‘serious blows’ to its economy

Armenia

October 21, 2026

A report by the EAEU’s intergovernmental council discusses the possible suspension of Armenia’s membership and the consequences, even though the bloc’s founding treaty makes no provision for such a move.

German foundations leave Georgia: what the crisis in Berlin-Tbilisi relations means

Georgia

October 21, 2026

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation have ceased operations in Georgia after working in the country for more than two decades.

Cooperation between the Abkhaz and Russian Interior Ministries

Abkhazia-Russia police cooperation: ‘shameful incompetence’ or boost to effectiveness?

Abkhazia-Russia

October 20, 2026

The interagency cooperation agreements published by journalist Nizfa Arshba have sparked a heated debate in Abkhazia’s public sphere.

Cyberattacks on Armenian government agencies

‘The trail leads to Azerbaijan and Israel’: Yerevan’s take on new cyberattacks on Armenia

Armenia-Azerbaijan

October 20, 2026

This time, the attackers targeted the prime minister’s office, the Central Bank and the Central Election Commission. Information security expert Samvel Martirosyan comments.