Politics

Two dialects, no law: North Ossetia pushes for official status for Ossetian language in Russia

May 20, 2025

Constitution of North Ossetia recognizes Ossetian as a state language alongside Russian, this status is not supported by specific legislation

Georgia

Should Georgian opposition participate in 2025 municipal elections?

Georgia

May 20, 2025

So far, the opposition has not expressed a unified position regarding participation in the local elections.

Arrests in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: researcher of Talysh culture Igbal Abilov sentenced to 18 years in prison

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 20, 2025

Международные правозащитные организации признали его политическим заключенным

Georgia

"Georgia’s economic growth will slow in 2025 and 2026 but remain stable" — European Commission report

Georgia

May 20, 2025

The contribution of net exports to economic growth will remain negative. Growth will continue to be driven by domestic demand

Poland intercepted aircraft tires destined for Russia; the recipient was Azerbaijani company

Azerbaijan-Russia

May 20, 2025

The shipment was sent by a company based in Spain, though no specific names have been disclosed. Experts say this lack of transparency hinders public oversight and delays legal assessment

Georgia to scrap police abuse watchdog, experts call it a 'cynical move'

Georgia

May 20, 2025

The special investigation service was established as part of Georgia’s commitments to obtain EU candidate status

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 20, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Opinion: "Moscow and Tbilisi are discussing the resumption of railway operations, ignoring Abkhazia’s interests"

Abkhazia-Russia

May 19, 2025

Inal Hashig: "For Moscow, Georgia is currently the most important hub for re-export. In this context, will Moscow look for an option acceptable to Abkhazia, or will it simply push through the decision it needs?"

The New Government of Abkhazia and the Old Structure: Prospects and Risks | Interview with Leuan Lagulaa

Abkhazia

May 19, 2025

Editor of 'Chegemskaya Pravda', Inal Khashig, spoke with Leuan Lagulaa, editor-in-chief of 'Apsny Khabar', about the prospects of the new-old government.

Is fear or indifference behind the political silence in Azerbaijani society? Expert opinions

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 18, 2025

The Azerbaijani service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has published assessments by local experts

Simplified citizenship acquisition - a sign of South Ossetia joining Russia? Most locals say no

South Ossetia

May 18, 2025

Many in the republic want to be part of Russia. However, a JAMnews source close to the South Ossetian president said that “this issue is not on the agenda at all”

Russia simplifies passport process for Abkhazia and South Ossetia citizens

Abkhazia-Russia

May 18, 2025

For example, they are no longer required to live in Russia, travel there, or speak Russian

Opinion: "Arrest of Georgian opposition figure Irakli Okruashvili is a ‘black mark' on the country"

Protests in Georgia

May 16, 2025

“People are being persecuted for resisting the pro-Russian regime”

Pashinyan-Aliyev talks in Tirana: Peace discussions over coffee

Peace talks over coffee: Pashinyan and Aliyev meet in Tirana

Azerbaijan-Armenia

May 16, 2025

The office of the Armenian Prime Minister reports that “the parties discussed the current situation and attached importance to the continuity of the process towards its signing”

Transparency International on the crackdown on foundations in Georgia: “The state calls aid a crime”

Protests in Georgia

May 16, 2025

"The case against the solidarity funds reflects the interests of oligarch Ivanishvili and Georgian Dream"

Russia’s FSB accuses Abkhaz women of child benefit fraud

Abkhazia

May 16, 2025

It turned out, unexpectedly, that receiving Russian benefits while living in Abkhazia is illegal

Hundreds of Georgian civil servants fired over political views — their stories inside

Protests in Georgia

May 16, 2025

The vast majority of those who lost their jobs had signed a pro-European petition. The process of dismissing civil servants has been simplified by new laws

US links Abraham Accords to Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process: What’s behind the move?

Armenia

May 15, 2025

A special envoy of the US President has suggested that both Armenia and Azerbaijan could join the Abraham Accords. Political analyst Tigran Grigoryan comments on the implications