Geography

Pension rise in Armenia: economic growth or voter handout?

February 27, 2026

Government’s pension rise branded pre-election bribery by opposition as officials cite stronger-than-expected economic growth

Abkhazia

Opinion: 'Social justice is key to Abkhazia’s survival'

Abkhazia

February 27, 2026

Economist Akhra Aristava reaches this conclusion while reflecting on Abkhazia’s chronic domestic political crisis.

Viktor Margiev’s family stages picket in Tskhinval

South Ossetia

'People no longer want to put up with it': What does ‘family picket’ in South Ossetia signal?

South Ossetia

February 27, 2026

On 26 February, the family of South Ossetian Interior Ministry Colonel Viktor Margiev staged a picket outside the presidential administration building in Tskhinval

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: political prisoner placed in solitary confinement after protest in Washington

Azerbaijan

February 27, 2026

Son of jailed opposition figure Tofig Yagublu attempts protest in Washington calling for release of political prisoners

Armenia and Poland to continue military-technical cooperation as Pashinyan visits Warsaw

Armenia-EU

February 27, 2026

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk discussed Armenia’s European integration prospects and the peace process with Azerbaijan.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

February 27, 2026

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

Von der Leyen responds to Georgian opposition letter

European Commission president: 'Visa-free travel suspension could apply to all Georgian citizens'

Georgia - EU

February 26, 2026

Ursula von der Leyen responds to Georgian opposition letter urging tougher sanctions on ruling party

US congressman calls for report on Russian intelligence activity in Georgia

Georgia-USA

February 26, 2026

The bill aims to produce a report assessing Russian and Chinese intelligence assets in Georgia.

Ukraine’s parliamentary speaker: 'Georgia is amplifying Russian narratives'

Georgia-Ukraine

February 26, 2026

Ruslan Stefanchuk responds after Georgian parliament speaker calls Ukrainian president “ungrateful”

Juvenile crime in Georgia: Why is it so high — and what can be done about it?

Georgia

February 26, 2026

Statistics point to a growing trend in juvenile crime, with the number of offences doubling over four years.

UK envoy summoned to Georgia’s foreign ministry

Georgia

February 26, 2026

Sanctions on two Georgian TV channels further heighten diplomatic tensions between Tbilisi and London

Armenia’s railways: ending the Russian concession

Opinion: Armenia would benefit from returning its railways to state control

Armenia-Russia

February 26, 2026

Armenia’s railways have operated under a Russian concession since 2008, but growing criticism of the operator’s performance has fuelled debate over ending the contract.

Will Russia turn to Central Asia and the South Caucasus after Ukraine?

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

February 26, 2026

Alexander Dugin, often described as “Putin’s brain”, said last month that no post-Soviet state should possess sovereignty.

Armenian defence minister’s visit to Iran

Opinion: 'There are no signals that Iran plans to sell weapons to Armenia right now'

Armenia-Iran

February 25, 2026

Defence Minister Suren Papikyan met President Pezeshkian in Tehran and stressed the “need for a diplomatic solution to tensions around Iran”. Visit details and expert analysis.

Transparency International assess new extremism legislation in Georgia

Georgia

February 25, 2026

The organisation says it further criminalises the expression of critical opinions.

'More and more like the Wild West': Opinion on crime situation in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

February 25, 2026

The opposition says the government responds to crimes very selectively.

UK sanctions tanker that delivered Russian oil to Georgia’s Kulevi port

Georgia

February 25, 2026

It remains unclear whether this will directly affect Georgian ports or previously completed operations.

Georgia’s prime minister calls UK sanctions on Georgian TV channels 'shameful'

Georgia

February 25, 2026

Kobakhidze described the sanctions as an attack on press freedom, but said they would have no practical effect.

'Back in school, I sent drawings to soldiers — now they send them to me': War through the eyes of two Ukrainian soldiers

War in Ukraine

February 25, 2026

By 08:30 on 24 February, Yaroslav was already at the enlistment office, waiting for former ATO comrades they had agreed to join if Russia attacked.

Armenian parliament vice-speaker urges voters to 'burn bridges with oligarchs'

Armenia

February 24, 2026

According to Ruben Rubinyan, the upcoming elections should exclude both former presidents and the “two oligarchs” — Gagik Tsarukyan and Samvel Karapetyan — from political life.

Sanctions proposed against Georgia’s Kulevi port

German envoy to Georgia addresses sanctions against Kulevi port, vetoed by Slovakia and Hungary

Georgia - EU

February 24, 2026

According to Peter Fischer, the Georgian authorities see Hungary as their “best friend” in the European Union, but that will not help them secure closer ties with the bloc.