On South Ossetia

North Caucasus

Two dialects, no law: North Ossetia pushes for official status for Ossetian language in Russia

North Caucasus

May 20, 2025

Constitution of North Ossetia recognizes Ossetian as a state language alongside Russian, this status is not supported by specific legislation

South Ossetia

Simplified citizenship in South Ossetia fuels speculation of joining Russia — most residents disagree

South Ossetia

May 18, 2025

Many in the republic want to be part of Russia. However, a JAMnews source close to the South Ossetian president said that “this issue is not on the agenda at all”

Abkhazia-Russia

Russia simplifies passport process for Abkhazia and South Ossetia citizens

Abkhazia-Russia

May 18, 2025

For example, they are no longer required to live in Russia, travel there, or speak Russian

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

"Protected fuel smuggling into Georgia": Scandal erupts around South Ossetia’s deputy KGB chief

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

May 13, 2025

Aleksandr Tuaev is a friend of the South Ossetian president, and this is not the first time Alan Gagloev has faced accusations of having "Georgian ties"

Spy scandal in South Ossetia: Why was there no public reaction?

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

May 05, 2025

The South Ossetian KGB claims to have uncovered a spy network that was passing classified information to Georgia.

Speculation grows in South Ossetia over fate of millions allocated by Putin

South Ossetia

April 28, 2025

Vladimir Putin allocated funds for the restoration of memorials dedicated to the Great Patriotic War

Head of customs attacked in South Ossetia — suspects linked to president’s brother

South Ossetia

April 28, 2025

The three men who attacked the head of customs in South Ossetia have not yet been detained, although their names are known.

How Tbilisi influenced 2022 presidential election in South Ossetia - opposition’s version

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

April 28, 2025

The opposition party "United Ossetia" claims that a Georgian checkpoint in the conflict zone helped Alan Gagloev become president.

August 2008 war: South Ossetia doubts Georgian authorities’ promises to 'restore justice'

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

April 03, 2025

South Ossetian politicians believe the Georgian authorities are pursuing their own interests.

Poll: 82% believe both sides must acknowledge mistakes to improve Georgian-Abkhaz and Georgian-Ossetian relations

Georgia

March 04, 2025

A new study by the Caucasus Research Resource Center.

Tuberculosis in South Ossetia: Locals fear authorities conceal true scale of outbreak

South Ossetia

February 24, 2025

Opposition Telegram channel claims over 20 traffic police officers infected, while Health Ministry insists it's only two

South Ossetia: journalist dragged to president's office over Facebook comment

South Ossetia

January 10, 2025

At the same time, the victim has no complaints against President Alan Gagloyev, stating that he behaved respectfully.

Sex scandal sparks push to ban 'LGBT propaganda' in South Ossetia

LGBT in Caucasus

December 30, 2024

Law enforcement claims to have uncovered a "gay orgy" in the basement of a restaurant in Tskhinval.

'Tomorrow they might stay silent if South Ossetia is 'given' to Georgia'

South Ossetia

December 22, 2024

Russian customs documents list South Ossetia and Abkhazia as part of Georgia, despite Moscow's official recognition of their independence.

South Ossetian civil activist Tamara Mearakishvil attacked by local MP

South Ossetia

December 21, 2024

"Dryaev snatched the phone from my hands, threw it far away, insulted me with vulgar language, and threatened me."

"Almost one of us": How Ossetians feel about the possibility of Mikhail Kavelashvili becoming Georgia's new president

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

December 06, 2024

"If he played for Alania, he probably understands and respects the Ossetian people."

"Promote cooperation in South Caucasus" – EU Special Representative Magdalena Grono in interview with JAMnews

Abkhazia

November 19, 2024

Themes discussed include Geneva Talks, the false "second front" narrative, some promising developments between Armenia and Azerbaijan

UK imposes sanctions on South Osseita's former president Anatoly Bibilov

Anatoly Bibilov

November 10, 2024

His supporters called it "a sign of the West's impotence."

Moscow urges Tbilisi to "delimit borders with Abkhazia and South Ossetia", considered occupied by Russia

Georgia-Russia

November 09, 2024

The proposal was made during a round of Geneva discussions and is based on statements from the Georgian authorities

South Ossetia's ex-president with controversial past takes helm of culture council

South Ossetia

November 06, 2024

Controversial South Ossetian ex-president Leonid Tibilov, heads regional branch of Supreme Council of Ossetians

After a five-month boycott, the sole opposition party in South Ossetia returns to parliament

South Ossetia

October 26, 2024

The party "United Ossetia" believes it was "denied" several deserved mandates in the parliamentary elections.

Leaders of the Georgian opposition on resolving the Abkhaz and South Ossetian conflicts. Video

2024 elections in Georgia

October 21, 2024

A peaceful resolution; joint business ventures; the return of property to everyone, and freedom of movement. This is possible if Georgia joins the EU

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