Features and Analysis

January 29, 2025

For several nights in a row, Batumelebi editor Eteri Turadze has been holding a solo protest outside the parliament building.

Georgia

The Year of Our Discontent: Georgia’s tumultuous 2024

Georgia

January 03, 2025

The major dramatic events that led to the birth of a new civil society in Georgia remain unresolved. The processes that began in 2024 continue to unfold

Arrests in Azerbaijan

Sunday arrests: 7 detained in "Meydan TV" case

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 08, 2024

Many employees from yet another independent media outlet in Azerbaijan, Meydan TV, have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling.

Violent beatings by masked men replace water cannons in Tbilisi protests

Protests in Georgia

December 08, 2024

"Tituski" attack journalists and politicians in large groups as police fail to intervene

How special forces beat protesters in Tbilisi: stories from those hospitalized

Georgia

December 06, 2024

We share the stories and images of people who were brutally beaten, injured, and arrested at pro-European protests in Tbilisi

"Promote cooperation in South Caucasus" – EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono in interview with JAMnews

Abkhazia

November 19, 2024

Themes discussed include Geneva Talks, the false "second front" narrative, some promising developments between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Armenia’s ancient Etchmiadzin Cathedral reopens after six-year restoration

Armenia

November 09, 2024

Comprehensive restoration of Armenia’s ancient Etchmiadzin Cathedral uncovers historic artifacts and ancient frescoes

Daily protests, repeat elections: what’s opposition’s plan in Georgia?

2024 elections in Georgia

November 05, 2024

Georgian opposition unveils action plan. calling for non-recognition of election results, repeat election and protests across country

Demolition of houses and buildings in Baku

Demolition work intensifies in Baku ahead of COP29

Azerbaijan

November 04, 2024

In recent days, the increased demolition activities and urban development in Baku have sometimes left citizens homeless or unemployed

Book sales in Armenia: readers and publishers reflect on the situation

Armenia

November 01, 2024

In Armenia, events to foster interest in books are held regularly: reading weeks, book discussions, and more. The largest of these is the annual book festival.

Consequences of heavy rain in Baku: the despair of the people

Environment

October 28, 2024

The consequences of the heavy rains from a week ago have yet to be addressed. Today, the residents of the capital faced difficulties once again

Pressure, intimidation, unequal opportunities: international missions evaluate elections in Georgia

2024 elections in Georgia

October 27, 2024

"There were clearly unequal conditions for political actors in the electoral process, undermining trust in its final results."

Ballot stuffing, ejecting observers, voter control – What election day was like in Georgia

2024 elections in Georgia

October 26, 2024

Fights, attacks on journalists, attempted falsifications, and an unprecedented mobilization of the diaspora—key takeaways from the day

"Ivanishvili is bargaining with the West at the cost of Georgia’s future" – interview with the former financier of the Georgian oligarch

2024 elections in Georgia

October 26, 2024

"I helped him in 2012 because I believed it was time to change the government in Georgia (Saaakashvili and his team). Now, once again, it is time for a change in power"

"Oligarch known as 'The Python'" - Daily Mail article on Bidzina Ivanishvili

2024 elections in Georgia

October 25, 2024

The Daily Mail describes the October 26 elections as a referendum on whether Georgia will continue its path toward the West or fall "back into the hands of the Kremlin's bloody dictator."

TUMO: advanced education in Armenia and a new approach

TUMO: alternative education in Armenia – free yet advanced

Armenia

October 25, 2024

TUMO Center for Creative Technologies, launched in Armenia in 2011, has expanded with branches in Armenia’s regions and in ten other countries, driven by rising interest in its unique educational approach.

"Delete it, or we'll cut off your hands" – threats to a JAMnews editor over criticism of Wildberries

Georgia-Russia

October 25, 2024

The police in Georgia have opened a case, while journalists have initiated their own investigation

Residents of Marneuli, mostly ethnic Azerbaijani, say local authorities are intimidating them

2024 elections in Georgia

October 25, 2024

School staff in Marneuli are being required to attend campaign events for "Georgian Dream."

"I don’t trust this government:" Independent observers prepare for elections in Georgia

2024 elections in Georgia

October 24, 2024

This is an unprecedented mobilization declared by civil society for the parliamentary elections.

Karabakh Armenians reject Armenian citizenship: fears and expectations

Armenia

October 21, 2024

They fear losing the right to return to their homeland and forfeiting property left behind. However, experts argue that "from an international legal standpoint, this will have no impact"