Geography

'They see people as mob' — opinion on Georgian Dream's response to possible EU visa suspension

Georgia - EU

April 18, 2025

"Not a single Georgian will believe that visa-free travel benefits the EU more than Georgia."

Yerevan–Tbilisi–Baku trilateral format: what to expect from foreign ministry talks

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

April 18, 2025

Deputy foreign ministers of the three countries met yesterday in Tbilisi. Political analyst comments on what might be discussed at this level — and the potential effectiveness of the format.

Persecution in Georgia: Azerbaijani activist says he is in danger

Azerbaijan

April 18, 2025

Rising pressure on civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan — including arrests and threats — is affecting not only domestic activists but also those in exile.

Suspension of Georgia’s visa-free regime with EU

What do Georgian Dream and opposition say about possible suspension of visa-free travel with EU?

Georgia - EU

April 18, 2025

The opposition claims that Ivanishvili has destroyed the legal basis of Georgia’s visa-free regime with the EU.

Fewer tourists, more trouble: Armenia’s travel sector under strain

Armenia

April 18, 2025

With the start of the new tourist season, the effectiveness of new laws and taxes will be put to the test. Travel agents report rising risks.

Baku purchased over $2 billion worth of weapons in 2024: Armenian expert explains why

Azerbaijan-Armenia

April 17, 2025

Military expert Davit Arutyunov believes that Azerbaijan is actively arming itself to deepen the existing regional imbalance and with the aim of aggression against Armenia.

Should Georgian opposition participate in 2025 municipal elections?

Georgia

April 17, 2025

So far, the opposition has not expressed a unified position regarding participation in the local elections.

Azerbaijani journalist Afghan Sadigov released from prison

Georgia

April 17, 2025

In August 2024, he was detained in Georgia at Azerbaijan's request for the purpose of extradition.

Opinion: 'Attempts to silence artists will provoke response that will deal heavy blow to Ivanishvili’s regime'

Georgia

April 17, 2025

Reaction to the dismissal of David Doiashvili, Artistic Director of the Vaso Abashidze Theatre

Georgia to introduce Chinese in school curriculum

Georgia plans to introduce Chinese language into school curriculum

April 17, 2025

Education Minister Alexander Tsuladze has presented a new concept for general education.

Opinion: 'Flights from Russia to Abkhazia boost legitimacy of Abkhazia’s separatist government'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

April 17, 2025

Political analyst Valeri Chechelashvili: “Georgia has leverage over Russia to block these flights”

Vardan Ghukasyan becomes mayor of Gyumri

'Gyumri — foothold of counterrevolution': opposition candidate elected mayor of Armenia’s second-largest city

Politics in Armenia

April 16, 2025

Political analyst Ruben Mehrabyan is convinced that the opposition is using Gyumri as “a springboard for regime change and the return of a criminal, corrupt system.”

Georgia approves bill outlawing foreign grants without government approval

Georgia

April 16, 2025

Accepting a grant without permission will be punishable by a fine equal to twice the amount of the grant.

Russia resumes direct flights to Abkhazia

Air travel between Russia and Abkhazia to begin on 3 May

Abkhazia-Russia

April 16, 2025

Since the Georgian-Abkhaz war, the Sukhum airport has had its licence revoked by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Pavel Latushko: 'Georgia is now in same phase Belarus was in back in 2020'

Georgia

April 16, 2025

"If Georgians want to see their future, they should look at Belarus."

Azerbaijan: Grandmother supports grandson jailed for anti-war slogans – video

Arrests in Azerbaijan

April 16, 2025

Bahruz Samadov, a PhD student at Charles University in Prague, political scientist, and anti-war activist, has been arrested in Azerbaijan on charges of high treason.

'Violation of right to fair trial remains serious problem' — Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association

Georgia

April 15, 2025

The report is based on 48 rulings issued by the European Court of Human Rights against Georgia since 2004.

'They see people as mob' — opinion on Georgian Dream's response to possible EU visa suspension

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Persecution in Georgia: Azerbaijani activist says he is in danger

What do Georgian Dream and opposition say about possible suspension of visa-free travel with EU?

Fewer tourists, more trouble: Armenia’s travel sector under strain

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Baku purchased over $2 billion worth of weapons in 2024: Armenian expert explains why

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Opinion: 'Attempts to silence artists will provoke response that will deal heavy blow to Ivanishvili’s regime'

Georgia plans to introduce Chinese language into school curriculum

Opinion: 'Flights from Russia to Abkhazia boost legitimacy of Abkhazia’s separatist government'

'Gyumri — foothold of counterrevolution': opposition candidate elected mayor of Armenia’s second-largest city

Georgia approves bill outlawing foreign grants without government approval

Air travel between Russia and Abkhazia to begin on 3 May

Pavel Latushko: 'Georgia is now in same phase Belarus was in back in 2020'

Azerbaijan: Grandmother supports grandson jailed for anti-war slogans – video

'Violation of right to fair trial remains serious problem' — Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association

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Georgian Dream claims some former members engaged in “anti-state activity”

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