Two dialects, no law: North Ossetia pushes for official status for Ossetian language in Russia
Constitution of North Ossetia recognizes Ossetian as a state language alongside Russian, this status is not supported by specific legislation
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Simplified citizenship in South Ossetia fuels speculation of joining Russia — most residents disagree
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”
Russia simplifies passport process for Abkhazia and South Ossetia citizens
For example, they are no longer required to live in Russia, travel there, or speak Russian
"Protected fuel smuggling into Georgia": Scandal erupts around South Ossetia’s deputy KGB chief
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"
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Armenia wants to join EU but won’t damage ties with Russia: Pashinyan’s press conference
Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary. Live
“If only the Azerbaijan–Nakhichevan route opens, Armenia’s blockade will deepen” — Opinion
Diplomatic revenge under the slogan of “decolonization”: Azerbaijan’s policy in New Caledonia
Opinion: "The foreign policy landscape is clearly shifting against the ruling Georgian Dream"
“If only the Azerbaijan–Nakhichevan route opens, Armenia’s blockade will deepen” — Opinion
Estonia has imposed sanctions on another 19 Georgian officials
“Family regimes’ friendship”: on the visit of Turkmenistan’s ex-president to Azerbaijan
National Bank of Georgia: “We consider the Chinese system a supplement, not a SWIFT alternative”
France’s Minister for European Affairs: “They are closing the door to Europe for the people of Georgia”