Geography

Georgia

Georgia: Searches at homes of ex-prime minister and former officials

Georgia

October 17, 2025

Among them, former SSS head Grigol Liluashvili and ex-prosecutor general Otar Partskhaladze

Armenia

Lawyer arrested in Armenia over Facebook post

Armenia

October 17, 2025

Lawyer Alexander Kochubayev, who called members of the judiciary “degenerates,” denies the charges.

Georgia

Education Reform in Georgia: Government Statements and Expert Opinions

Georgia

October 17, 2025

Planned changes include 11-year schools instead of 12

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

The Georgian-Abkhaz conflict against the backdrop of peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Discussion, video

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

October 17, 2025

Historian Astamur Tania and journalist Inal Khashig: "If transport and energy routes need to be opened throughout the region, new contradictions are inevitable."

Georgian Dream passes new law tightening measures against protesters

Georgia

October 17, 2025

Now disobeying a police officer can lead to imprisonment

Georgian Dream passes law banning opposition parties

Georgia

October 17, 2025

Individuals linked to a banned party can no longer participate in politics

London’s new strategy: sanctions on Russia and lifting the Caucasus arms embargo

Azerbaijan

October 17, 2025

At first glance, these decisions seem to concern different areas, but they can be seen as complementary elements of London’s geopolitical and security strategy

Live

Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary. Live

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

October 17, 2025

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

Labour disputes in Armenia can now be settled out of court as mediation system launches

Armenia

October 16, 2025

The mediator system, acting as a neutral dispute resolver, will be free of charge, allowing people to avoid long waits for court hearings

Abkhazia says no planned power cuts this winter — for now

Abkhazia

October 16, 2025

“Unless a severe cold snap hits,” noted Timur Djindjolia, the head of the state energy company Chernomorenergo.

'We definitely won’t repeal the laws': Georgian Dream’s response to Venice Commission

Georgia

October 16, 2025

The commission previously urged Georgian authorities to repeal the grants and foreign agent laws.

Scandal erupts over OSCE chair’s visit to Georgia

Georgia

October 16, 2025

Protest note, 5,000-lari fine, and cancelled meeting with the prime minister

Venice Commission urges Georgian authorities to repeal laws banning foreign funding

Georgia

October 16, 2025

According to the commission, these laws could be used for political abuse

Ramiz Mehdiyev: From Azerbaijan’s ‘grey cardinal’ to house arrest

Azerbaijan

October 16, 2025

Ramiz Mehtiev has been placed under investigation over allegations of treason and an attempted seizure of power

Armenian clerics detained following priest’s interview

Armenia

October 15, 2025

Priest Aram Zograbyan said in an interview that clergymen were pressured to “take part in rallies organised by a political party.” Among those detained is the head of the Aragatsotn Diocese, a nephew of the Catholicos of All Armenians.

Opinion: 'Georgia’s new protest laws should be seen as ban on freedom of expression'

Georgia

October 15, 2025

Lawyer Nika Simonishvili: “Amendments violate Georgian constitution”

Legal experts: 'New Georgian Dream amendments unconstitutional'

Georgia

October 15, 2025

“A person cannot be punished solely for being associated with a ‘banned’ party."

OSCE chair criticises Georgian Dream during visit to Georgia

Georgia

October 15, 2025

Elina Valtonen: “We condemn the detention of opposition leaders”

MEP calls for EU to suspend visa-free travel for up to 2,000 Georgian officials

Georgia - EU

October 15, 2025

The initiative is based on the EU’s new visa policy

Armenian society kept in dark over Karabakh war defeat: opposition and experts react

The Second Karabakh War

October 14, 2025

The parliamentary commission spent three and a half years investigating the circumstances of the 2020 war, questioning officials including the prime minister. But the findings have been classified.