Geography

Georgia-USA

US embassy in Georgia answers key questions on suspension of immigrant visas

Georgia-USA

January 16, 2026

The suspension applies only to immigrant visas and does not affect tourist visas.

Georgia

Georgian government files complaint with BBC

Georgia

January 16, 2026

Ruling Georgian Dream party files complaint with BBC over alleged defamation and bias

Azerbaijan

Baku and Absheron water supply: 30 reservoirs, 95% promises and old risks

Azerbaijan

January 16, 2026

The aim in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula is to modernise drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

January 16, 2026

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

'No rally banned in Armenia since 2018' — Pashinyan responds to Iranian envoy

Armenia

January 15, 2026

Iran’s ambassador Khalil Shirgholami complains protests were allowed outside embassy as PM and interior ministry respond

Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan among 75 countries facing temporary US visa suspension

Georgia-USA

January 15, 2026

The decision is aimed at preventing the entry into the United States of immigrants who could become “public charge”.

US stake in TRIPP project to reach 74%, Yerevan and Washington say

Armenia

January 14, 2026

Armenia will grant the company implementing the project construction rights for 49 years. If the term is extended, Armenia’s stake will rise from 26% to 49% over the following 50 years. Details from Armenia’s foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan

Amaglobeli case under review at European court

European court of human rights continues to hear case of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

Mzia Amaglobeli

January 14, 2026

The European court of human rights continues to examine the case of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, who was convicted over a slap to a police officer.

Opinion: Why Bidzina Ivanishvili is turning on his former allies?

Georgia

January 14, 2026

Georgia’s de facto ruler has effectively sent several of his close allies and protégés to prison

Azerbaijan hands over Armenian prisoners

Four ethnic Armenians held in Azerbaijan jails handed over to Armenia

Azerbaijan-Armenia

January 14, 2026

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote that no health problems were identified in three of the individuals, while the fourth is in satisfactory condition.

Opinion: What Abkhazia can learn from experience of Venezuela and Iran?

Abkhazia

January 14, 2026

Public figure Akhra Bzhania explains why such a scenario cannot happen in Abkhazia — at least for now.

Pro-government media in Georgia use fake accounts in campaign against ex-PM

Irakli Gharibashvili

January 14, 2026

On 13 January, Irakli Gharibashvili was sentenced to five years in prison on charges of “legalising illicit proceeds”.

Armenia’s army to continue acquiring advanced weaponry, defence minister says

Armenia

January 13, 2026

At the same time, Suren Papikyan said Armenia does not intend to enter an arms race with any country, including Azerbaijan. The defence minister summed up the results of 2025.

Gazprom says gas supplies to Georgia up 40.4% in 2025

Georgia-Russia

January 13, 2026

This is significantly higher than the volumes supplied to Central Asian countries over the same period

Azerbaijan’s stance amid protests in Iran

Why Azerbaijan is seen as threat to Iran amid ongoing protests

Azerbaijan-Iran

January 13, 2026

Amid mass protests in Iran, the issue of “South Azerbaijan” has returned to the agenda.

Congo student dies at cement plant in Abkhazia, family doubts it was accident

Abkhazia

January 12, 2026

The plant is owned by Central Asia–based United Cement Group, though it is not listed on the company’s website. The family is seeking an independent inquiry and compensation.

Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli marks year in detention as EU again urges her release

Mzia Amaglobeli

January 12, 2026

The EU delegation to Georgia reaffirmed the joint stance of 24 diplomatic missions, which described Amaglobeli’s case as a symbol of intimidation and the persecution of journalists in Georgia.

Solovyov’s proposal to wage war on Armenia

‘Attempt to justify use of force’: Armenia reacts to Russia's state TV host's threats

Armenia-Russia

January 12, 2026

The Russian propagandist says losing Armenia would run counter to Russia’s national interests and suggests launching a “special military operation” there to preserve its “sphere of influence.”