Geography

What's next when Salome Zourabichvili formally stops being Georgia’s president?

Salome Zourabichvili

December 13, 2024

Experts believe Zourabichvili will continue to unite pro-European society and engage with the West as a former president.

"I am here and not going anywhere," - Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili ahead of the ruling party's presidential elections

Politics in Georgia

December 13, 2024

The president called the mayor's invitation to the "New Year tree lighting ceremony" at the site of mass protests a provocation, while describing the upcoming presidential elections as unconstitutional

Georgia bans masks, lasers, and fireworks at public gatherings, fines skyrocket

Protests in Georgia

December 13, 2024

Human rights advocates believe this is an attempt by "Georgian Dream" to strengthen authoritarianism in the country.

"In this village, there's nothing but problems" – Report from Shafak

Azerbaijan

December 13, 2024

The majority of Shafak's residents are visually impaired individuals, veterans of the First and Second Karabakh Wars, and families of fallen soldiers.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 9-13 December, 2024

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 13, 2024

Key headlines and top stories covered by local media in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan from 9-13 December, 2024

Day 15 of pro-European protests in Georgia: Key events LIVE

Protests in Georgia

December 12, 2024

The main demands are to return the country to the path of European integration, hold new parliamentary elections, and release detained protesters

Azerbaijan jails activist for 3 years, eases charges against journalist

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 12, 2024

Ilhamiz Guliyev sentenced to three years in prison, smuggling charge dropped against Aziz Orujov

Armenian government to assist 'high-risk borrowers' in paying off loans

Armenia

December 12, 2024

This refers to individuals who have consistently missed payments over the past 3 years, whose debt does not exceed $2,500, and who are officially employed by an organisation.

Armenia and France set to deepen military cooperation in 2025

Armenia

December 12, 2024

Yerevan signs Armenia-France Defence Cooperation Programme for 2025.

Georgia's prominent opposition TV channel "Mtavari" faces closure threat

Protests in Georgia

December 12, 2024

CEO Giorgi Gabunia: "There is suspicion that the co-founder is acting in coordination with the authorities"

Professor and four students in Batumi, Georgia remain detained over pro-European protests

Protests in Georgia

December 11, 2024

One of the students is a pianist and a competition laureate. The victim is a senior official from the Batumi city administration. The court rejected all arguments presented by the defense

Should Azerbaijan give up U.S. mediation? Why is Washington in a hurry? Opinions from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia

December 11, 2024

Azerbaijani experts believe that Baku is delaying peace treaty talks until the Trump administration takes office.

New railroad from Russia to Georgia: How necessary and feasible is it?

Georgia

December 11, 2024

The Russian-Georgian Business Council and the Ingush authorities now support the idea of constructing the Caucasus Transit Railway.

“Shoulder injury” sidelines Georgia’s ex-PM Garibashvili, Ivanishvili ally - questions arise

Politics in Georgia

December 11, 2024

Georgian media: "Reports of physical conflict within ruling party under oligarch's leadership"

"Stop intimidation and violence against protest participants in Georgia" – French President calls Ivanishvili

Georgia - EU

December 11, 2024

The ruling Georgian Dream stated that "Ivanishvili welcomed Macron's idea of joint actions to stabilize the situation in Georgia"

Will market vendors in Azerbaijan pay taxes?

Azerbaijan

December 10, 2024

Entrepreneurs trading in markets in Azerbaijan will be required to register for tax purposes. According to experts, the country's budget does not need such funds.

"Impunity Persists": Expert Opinion on Human Rights in Armenia

Armenia

December 10, 2024

Human rights defenders believe violators remain unpunished and rights are not protected.

Opposition figure arrested in Azerbaijan on extortion charges claims political persecution

Arrests in Azerbaijan

December 10, 2024

The court has remanded Azar Gasimly, director of the Institute for Political Management, in custody for four months.

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