Geography

Opinion on Russia's demand for a referendum in Armenia

Opinion: 'Moscow’s main fear is that Armenia will choose European Union'

August 21, 2026

Experts from the Armenian Council think tank explain why Russia is urging Armenia to hold a referendum as soon as possible on EU membership or remaining in the Russian-led EAEU

'From crisis management to stability': Pashinyan unveils new government programme

Nikol Pashinyan

August 21, 2026

Armenia's Cabinet approves 2026–2031 programme: Pashinyan explains what to expect over the next five years and outlines the government's foreign policy priorities

Parrots Rocky and Kiki: Tbilisi Zoo's brightest residents – video

Georgia

August 20, 2026

The birds are currently expecting chicks.

Opinion from Abkhazia: 'Nika Gvaramia said nothing new about resolving Georgian-Abkhaz conflict'

Georgian-Abkhaz conflict

August 20, 2026

Why did no one in Abkhazia pay attention to an interview with one of Georgia's opposition leaders?

Opinion on Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze

Opinion: 'Removing Kobakhidze would be logical move for Ivanishvili if prime minister does not move against him first'

Irakli Kobakhidze

August 20, 2026

Transparency International Georgia director Eka Gigauri: “Kobakhidze has concentrated enormous power in his hands”

David Babayan's message from a Baku prison

'We are not on our knees, we are fighting for justice': David Babayan's message from Baku prison

Karabakh

August 20, 2026

Former foreign minister of the unrecognised Nagorno-Karabakh Republic calls Azerbaijan trial “a performance whose script was written in advance”

A Gal-Media TV station building has burned down in Abkhazia

Abkhazia

August 19, 2026

It is a regional TV station serving the predominantly ethnic Georgian Gali district.

From C5 to C6: how Azerbaijan is reshaping balance of power in Central Asia

Azerbaijan

August 19, 2026

The official regional format is now called “Central Asia and Azerbaijan”. Aliyev described the two shores of the Caspian as a “single space”

Letter from Georgia's former prime minister from prison

Convicted former Georgian PM Garibashvili: 'Authorities left me no choice, I have to fight'

Irakli Gharibashvili

August 19, 2026

In a letter from prison, Garibashvili says the authorities arrested him to end his political career

Anna Hakobyan's campaign against domestic violence

Armenian prime minister's wife launches campaign against domestic violence

Armenia

August 18, 2026

Soon after Anna Hakobyan called for a public discussion of the issue, she received death threats but continued to promote her initiative. The first stage will involve drafting new legislation.

'Work is being carried out to international standards' — Georgia’s Gelati Monastery Rehabilitation Committee responds to criticism

Georgia

August 18, 2026

The criticism focused on the quality of the conservation work.

Suicides in Armenia's military: the statistics and debate over who should be held responsible

Armenia

August 18, 2026

The prime minister said individual officials would now be held personally accountable for such cases and announced dismissals. However, the chief of the General Staff and defence minister have kept their posts.

White House: China is using Georgia to circumvent US tariffs

Georgia-USA

August 18, 2026

Report accuses 40 countries and territories of helping China circumvent US tariffs

Escalation in Azerbaijani-Russian relations

Deportation, ‘international wanted list’ mark new escalation in Baku-Moscow tensions

Azerbaijan-Russia

August 18, 2026

Russia deported the head of the Azerbaijani diaspora in Moscow, while Azerbaijan placed three Russian citizens on an international wanted list.

Prosecutor says former deputy economy minister Mikautadze gave bribe to ex-security chief Liluashvili

Georgia

August 18, 2026

According to the prosecutor, there is evidence to support this.

School uniforms return to Georgia's public schools: what you need to know

Georgia

August 18, 2026

Why are many parents unhappy with the new policy?

Former Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili accuses Ivanishvili of blackmail

Georgia

August 17, 2026

Jailed Irakli Garibashvili says he received letter containing ultimatum

Opinion: 'Moscow’s main fear is that Armenia will choose European Union'

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 17-21 August, 2026

'From crisis management to stability': Pashinyan unveils new government programme

Parrots Rocky and Kiki: Tbilisi Zoo's brightest residents – video

Opinion from Abkhazia: 'Nika Gvaramia said nothing new about resolving Georgian-Abkhaz conflict'

Opinion: 'Removing Kobakhidze would be logical move for Ivanishvili if prime minister does not move against him first'

'We are not on our knees, we are fighting for justice': David Babayan's message from Baku prison

A Gal-Media TV station building has burned down in Abkhazia

From C5 to C6: how Azerbaijan is reshaping balance of power in Central Asia

Convicted former Georgian PM Garibashvili: 'Authorities left me no choice, I have to fight'

Armenian prime minister's wife launches campaign against domestic violence

'Work is being carried out to international standards' — Georgia’s Gelati Monastery Rehabilitation Committee responds to criticism

Suicides in Armenia's military: the statistics and debate over who should be held responsible

White House: China is using Georgia to circumvent US tariffs

Deportation, ‘international wanted list’ mark new escalation in Baku-Moscow tensions

Prosecutor says former deputy economy minister Mikautadze gave bribe to ex-security chief Liluashvili

School uniforms return to Georgia's public schools: what you need to know

Former Georgian PM Irakli Garibashvili accuses Ivanishvili of blackmail

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EPRC: Wildberries expansion poses significant risks for Georgia

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 7-11 September, 2026

Armenian citizenship to become harder and five times more expensive under Interior Ministry draft

Property prices in Armenia rise again: new wave of emigration from Russia and other factors

Why Azerbaijan sees Talysh activism as security threat

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Opinion: 'Abkhazia plans to welcome 5 million tourists a year by 2030. Why is this impossible?'

Copyright complaints as a tool to pressure Azerbaijan’s independent media

Another head of Georgia’s State Security Service resigns: what does it mean?

Iran envoy: Georgia not the only destination for Iranians

Second chance: South Ossetia revives efforts to promote Ossetian amid leadership change

Opinion

'Helping Baku justify ethnic cleansing': Yerevan views on diplomats’ trip to Karabakh

Opinion: 'Arresting a person in Georgia over their views on a 34-year-old war is a legal absurdity'

From ‘crown prince’ to prisoner: Irakli Garibashvili’s break with Georgia’s ruling party

Conflict analyst’s view on clash between Georgia’s former and current prime ministers

Consistency in illusions and inaction out of fear: barriers to Georgian-Abkhaz dialogue. An opinion from Tbilisi

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