Features and Analysis

Is the call for tough compromises addressed to Azerbaijan or Armenia? Opinions from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

July 18, 2024

A US State Department representative stated that concluding a peace treaty will require "difficult compromises" from both sides. Armenian experts claim that Armenia has already made "all possible and impossible concessions."

"Preventing dementia": Armenia launches new program

Armenia

July 17, 2024

A national strategy and action plan for the prevention of dementia in the elderly has been developed. The project's implementers and participants are sharing details about it

Ergneti market: A smuggler's paradise or a missed opportunity for resolving the Georgian-Ossetian conflict?

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

July 17, 2024

How did the Ergneti market come about and what did it represent? How did the market affect relations between people divided by the Georgian-Ossetian conflict?

Turkey's position on Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement: a view from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

July 17, 2024

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes that the "final step" for signing a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be the opening of the "Zangezur Corridor." Political analyst Ara Poghosyan, however, notes that this is just one of several preconditions

What changes for Abkhazia in new regional geopolitical realities? Interview with Sergey Markedonov

Abkhazia-Russia

July 17, 2024

"For Abkhazia, the Russian direction is the only option. The challenge is to make it more effective"

"Wild Wild Tskhinval": Brother of South Ossetian president organized attack on his opponents

South Ossetia

July 16, 2024

friends of Alan Gagloev's brother, the current president, opened fire on supporters of former president Anatoly Bibilov. The attack took place in broad daylight on a busy street in Tskhinval

European court rules on complaints by prominent human rights defenders against Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

July 16, 2024

In three cases, the ECHR recognized the legitimacy of the applicants' claims, while it deemed the fourth complaint inadmissible

Ukrainian refugees: Here to take? Common myths about refugees in Europe

Ukraine

July 16, 2024

Job hunting and learning new languages, integrating into European communities, and trying to maintain mental health while worrying about relatives and friends left behind in Ukraine—these are the common challenges Ukrainian refugees face abroad

"Military exercises with the USA contribute to enhancing Armenia's sovereignty." Opinion

Politics in Armenia

July 16, 2024

From July 15 to 24, Armenian-American military exercises "Eagle Partner 2024" will take place in Armenia. Here is everything known about them so far, as well as a comment by political scientist Robert Gevondyan

Four months before elections, Georgia's opposition is still unprepared. Do they have enough time?

Elections in Georgia 2024

July 13, 2024

In these elections, it's crucial not to lose a single opposition-minded voter's support

Up to 5,000 employees of the online casino "Evolution Georgia" have gone on strike

Georgia

July 12, 2024

The main demand of the striking employees is for better working conditions, particularly an increase in wages

"The Organization of Turkic States could shift Central Asia closer to Europe" - A view from Baku

Azerbaijan

July 12, 2024

"The future of the Turkic States Organization (TSO) will depend on the depth of economic relations," believes Natig Jafarli, one of the leaders of the Republican Alternative Party (ReAl).

"Incomes do not cover expenses": Rising prices in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

July 11, 2024

"The increase in gasoline prices will affect food prices in the next three months, and vulnerable population groups will clearly feel the impact," believes the economist-expert

"2025 will be the year of freedom from liberal fascism," says Georgian PM

Georgia

July 11, 2024

Irakli Kobakhidze called the U.S. and EU decisions to suspend defense funding for Georgia "unsuccessful"

How to make Russia stop the war in Ukraine? Zelensky's office comments on Putin's 'peace initiatives'

Ukraine

July 11, 2024

Topics of discussion: Can Trump halt aid to Ukraine; how NATO and sanctions will play their role; the importance of not underestimating the increase in military production in European countries

Tax revenues in Armenia decline: Reasons and future expectations

Armenia

July 10, 2024

Over the past five years, shadow economy has decreased, with companies voluntarily paying taxes. However, in 2024, tax revenues into the budget were lower than planned. Analysis of the situation

Georgia's financial sector: Foreign investments drop by 64%

Georgia

July 10, 2024

The financial sector is particularly affected, with this quarter's figure being the lowest since the pandemic period

"Clan rule" remains the main challenge for Georgia's justice system - GYLA

Georgia

July 10, 2024

"The authorities have formally fulfilled the European Commission's recommendations for comprehensive reforms"

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