Geography

“The Armenian regions will grow and develop if people like me stop leaving”

In light of the closed borders due to the coronavirus, Armenian citizens are unable to leave the country seeking work, but many are moving to the capital. How will the government prevent population drain from the regions?

Russian tourists on their vacation in Abkhazia. Video

Half a million Russian tourists have already arrived in Abkhazia, and the new outbreak of coronavirus infections is less frightening to many than the threat of missing the tourist season

Two hospitals close in Azerbaijan after officials point finger at treatment centers as source of new outbreak

An outbreak of coronavirus in one city of Azerbaijan has led to the closure of two hospitals, new patients aren’t being taken in but treatment will continue for those already in the hospital

Former Georgian president Saakashvili says he’s returning to his homeland

Saakashvili, who is facing prison in Georgia, intends to actively participate in the election campaign of his party

Abkhaz Church refuses to accept icon donated by Georgian politicians

The Abkhaz Church insists on its recognition by Georgia

Alliance of Patriots makes a stir – what were pro-Russian, Georgian politicians doing in Abkhazia?

Op-Ed: the government wants to save the Abkhaz language, but doesn't know how

Why they decided that Abkhaz children should only study in Abkhaz schools, why it won't help the development of the Abkhaz language, and what should actually be done to preserve the language

Non-existent witness called on to testify in case against Azerbaijani opposition member

An unidentified man and a 15-year-old schoolboy were called to the witness box in the trial of opposition member Tofiq Yaqublu

Explosion partially destroys Yerevan building – 21 people rescued from rubble

One of the residents died in the explosion, while two injured are in hospital. The condition of one of them is critical.

11-year old's death in Georgia – suicide or murder?

Local police were aware of the abuse the boy faced at home, but never called in child services

From the last plane to Georgia to mountain winemaker

Giorgi Kervalishvili returned to Georgia from Europe at the start of the pandemic. Now he's started a new life growing unique strains of grapes and his rare wine has taken over the market

Armenia: gross salaries up $20 mln in July despite crisis

The Armenian authorities are publishing figures on the success of anti-crisis programmes to cope with the economic consequences of the coronavirus.

Georgia opposition reaches agreement ahead of elections

23 opposition parties in Georgia will mutually support each other in the parliamentary elections in October 2020 in order to "avoid falsification by the authorities"

Azerbaijani ‘eminence grise’ causes uproar following critique of granddaughter’s large wedding during epidemic

The website of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan was blocked for several hours due to the statement of its president

How the Goose and the Dove Fell in Love: why Azerbaijan banned this “children’s” book

A book supposedly meant for children written by little-known poet Aygun Bal provoked a flurry of criticism, and was later banned in Azerbaijan

German clinic confirms Russian opposition politician Navalny was poisoned

Armenian military cooperation with Russia moving forward?

Armenia has participated in the 2020 International Army Games held in Russia. One of the competitions took place in Armenia

17 dead after minibus falls 80 meters off road in Dusheti. Aug 25 announced day of mourning in Georgia

Just three of 20 people, all colleagues, survived a minibus accident in the Georgian mountains. August 25 has been announced a day of national mourning