Politics

'Sanctioned goods will be transported to Russia via Sukhumi airport' – Georgian expert's opinion

Georgia-Russia

February 14, 2025

According to Paata Zakareishvili, this was pre-approved by the Georgian authorities.

Snap elections in Abkhazia - what are each candidate’s chances and challenges facing new president?

Politics in Abkhazia

February 14, 2025

Most experts believe that the first round will not produce a new president.

Ivanishvili allegedly imports paintings worth nearly $500 million to Georgia

Bidzina Ivanishvili

February 14, 2025

The 'offshore law' adopted in 2024 likely helped Ivanishvili avoid paying a massive tax on these paintings

Court rejects request for the release of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli from custody

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

February 14, 2025

The hunger strike declared by the journalist in protest of her arrest enters its 34th day

Azerbaijan: Turan halts operations, authorities require significant staff cuts at BBC and Russian Sputnik

Azerbaijan

February 14, 2025

Turan's director cites financial difficulties for the shutdown, while authorities say the changes at BBC and Sputnik aim to balance working conditions between Azerbaijani state media abroad and foreign journalists in Azerbaijan

Georgian Dream responds to European Parliament's critical resolution with Trump and Orban quotes

Georgia - EU

February 14, 2025

According to the party's political council, "it is now entirely impossible to take the European Parliament seriously."

European Parliament passes resolution urging EU not to recognize Georgian Dream's legitimacy

Georgia - EU

February 14, 2025

The resolution also calls for sanctions against members of Georgia’s ruling elite.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 10-14 February, 2025

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

February 14, 2025

Daily roundup of local media from the South Caucasus, 10-14 February, 2025

Armenia still has long way to go in fight against corruption, TI report says

Armenia

February 13, 2025

In 2024, Armenia's Corruption Perceptions Index stood at 47 points. In terms of anti-corruption effectiveness within the region, Armenia ranks second only to Georgia.

Final presidential debate held in Abkhazia ahead of snap election

Abkhazia

February 13, 2025

Anticipated clash between pro-government and opposition candidates did not occur.

Portuguese parliament adopts resolution in solidarity with Georgian people

Georgia - EU

February 13, 2025

The resolution supports the adoption of EU-coordinated sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili and his associates.

Azerbaijan sees 26 more political prisoners in two months

Arrests in Azerbaijan

February 13, 2025

The Union for the Freedom of Political Prisoners of Azerbaijan has released an updated list of political prisoners, which includes 357 names.

Mzia Amaglobeli case, day 32: Lawyers to seek journalist’s release from custody

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

February 13, 2025

Nona Kurdovanidze: "This case meets all the criteria proving that it is politically motivated."

Armenia to begin EU accession process as parliament backs civil society initiative

Armenia-EU

February 12, 2025

Only MPs from the ruling faction voted in favour of the bill on holding a referendum on EU accession. The opposition did not support it.

What might U.S. want and need from South Caucasus under Trump? View from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

February 12, 2025

Under Trump, the U.S. will aim to curb Russian and Iranian influence in the South Caucasus while securing access to Central Asia, according to analysts from the South Caucasus Research Center.

European Parliament to debate resolution on Georgia’s worsening political situation on February 13 – What’s inside?

Georgia - EU

February 12, 2025

Additionally, the resolution calls for sanctions against three pro-government propaganda TV channels.

By escalating tensions with Azerbaijan, Russia creates chaos in South Caucasus – View from Baku

Azerbaijan-Russia

February 12, 2025

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Russia rejects Western plans to turn the South Caucasus into an arena of geopolitical confrontation.

Georgian Dream to establish state agency for grant distribution

Georgia

February 12, 2025

The agency will be funded from the state budget.

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