Politics

Protests in Georgia

“Free the regime’s prisoners” - March in Tbilisi | Video podcast “Protests in Georgia”

Protests in Georgia

August 09, 2026

619th day of continuous pro-European protests in Georgia. Many marchers carried signs reading, “We will never accept Russian occupation"

Armenia

Armenian Catholicos Garegin II attends first hearing in criminal trial

Armenia

August 07, 2026

Catholicos of All Armenians appears in court. Garegin II and six bishops face charges of obstructing the enforcement of a court ruling. Full story

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan FM in Kyiv: gas for Ukraine, visit to Irpin, Ukrainian drones

Azerbaijan

August 07, 2026

It was the first visit by an Azerbaijani foreign minister to Kyiv since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Georgia - EU

“Russia’s annexation of Georgia’s regions would not go unanswered” - embassies on 18th anniversary of August war

Georgia - EU

August 07, 2026

“The ongoing militarisation of Georgia’s occupied territories threatens the security not only of Georgia, but also regional and European stability"

First digital bridge beneath Caspian Sea: How Sumqayit-Aktau cable reshapes Eurasia's geostrategic landscape

Azerbaijan

August 07, 2026

A historic milestone has been reached beneath the Caspian Sea with the completion of the subsea section of the Sumqayit-Aktau Trans-Caspian fibre-optic cable.

Armenia begins shift from Russia towards EU – but finish line remains distant

Armenia-EU

August 07, 2026

JAMnews reviewed the latest developments and spoke to analysts with opposing views. Residents of Armenia also shared their opinions on how they believe the country should shape its future.

UK embassy in Georgia: Amaglobeli's sentence 'disproportionate' and politically motivated

Mzia Amaglobeli

August 07, 2026

On 6 August 2025, journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for the alleged assault of a police officer.

August, 2008. Chronology of the war over South Ossetia in facts and photos

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

August 07, 2026

August five-day war: what happened. JAMnews has published a detailed, chronological review of how the war started and unfolded over those five days

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 3-7 August, 2026

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 07, 2026

The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

'There are signs Armenia is heading for 'divorce' from the Russian-led EAEU,' says Armenian political analyst

Armenia-Russia

August 06, 2026

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has described the decline in trade between Armenia and Russia as "dramatic". Analysts in Yerevan are examining the reasons behind the downturn and what it could mean for Armenia's future ties with the EAEU.

Returning Abkhaz citizenship to ethnic Georgians: integration or a security threat?

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 06, 2026

The proposal concerns residents of Abkhazia's Gali district who were stripped of their Abkhaz citizenship in 2011 because they also hold Georgian citizenship.

Head of US-based TRIPP+ foundation holds talks in Armenia: Key takeaways

Armenia

August 05, 2026

TRIPP+ Foundation chief Konstantin Sokolov met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Yerevan. Both the Armenian and US sides stressed their commitment to implementing the Trump Route (TRIPP) programme as quickly as possible.

Why Georgia's prime minister is talking about 'Russophobia' ahead August war anniversary

August war 2008

August 05, 2026

The prime minister partly shifted the focus away from Russia's actions in 2008 and towards the stance of his political opponents in Georgia

Opinion: 'The prime minister's statement is demagoguery and part of election preparations"

Georgia

August 05, 2026

Conflict analyst Paata Zakareishvili comments on Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's recent claims about "Russophobia" within the Georgian opposition

From "rapid response" to possible law: who are Georgia's national values being protected from?

Georgia

August 05, 2026

The government has not ruled out introducing legislation aimed at preventing what it describes as the erosion of Georgia's national identity

Armenia approves new government as Pashinyan promises appointments based on merit

Armenia

August 04, 2026

The prime minister announced the creation of a government talent pool that will include graduates of the world's leading universities. The government has already received 1,141 applications

Opinion from Tbilisi: 'It's important to understand what kind of hell government is leading us into'

Georgia

August 04, 2026

Liberal Academy head Lasha Tugushi comments on Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's claims that the Georgian opposition's "Russophobia" is externally orchestrated.

Georgian PM: 'Opposition's current Russophobia is dictated by Global War Party'

Georgia-Russia

August 04, 2026

According to Irakli Kobakhidze, it would have made more sense for Georgian politicians to turn against Russia after the August 2008 war than now, amid the war in Ukraine.

Diaspora youth: Patriots or 'information soldiers'? Hidden mission of camp in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

August 04, 2026

More than 120 young people from 64 countries gathered in Zangilan under the slogan "Reviving Cities".

Armenia's new parliament holds first session as opposition, as expected, makes its presence felt

Armenia

August 03, 2026

For the first time in Armenia's history, the Catholicos was not invited to bless the opening of parliament. The ruling party's candidate became speaker, although one opposition bloc boycotted the vote while the other voted against him.

Opinion: 'Abkhaz diplomacy must become more flexible – and more assertive'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 03, 2026

Against the backdrop of Nauru's withdrawal of its recognition of Abkhazia's independence, public figure Akhra Bzhania reflects on what Abkhazia's foreign policy doctrine should be.

South Ossetia presidential election: Meet the seven contenders

South Ossetia

August 03, 2026

Seven people are set to contest South Ossetia's presidency, but many already believe the winner is all but decided: senior Russian official Marat Kambolov.

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