Issues

‘Battle’ for New Athos monastery: Church schism escalates in Abkhazia

The conflict between the leadership of the Abkhazian Orthodox Church and the Holy Metropolis of Abkhazia has been ongoing for 15 years.

Sexual harassment and brutality reported at Azerbaijan protest

Minors were among those detained during the protest over Elgün Ibragimov’s case.

Poverty and neglect: What is life like for children in Georgia?

According to media reports, the number of children who have died over the past five years has exceeded 30.

Opinion: "State control and distance learning ban hinder university growth in Azerbaijan"

Famous pond in Abkhazia has turned into a “rotten lake”

This artificial pond is one of Abkhazia’s main attractions.

Knife attack on Azerbaijan's Muay Thai Federation president — “They sent a hitman”

Six suspects have been detained in connection with the attack, including one currently located in Russia. The victim has indirectly implicated a former member of parliament.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 26-30 May, 2025

Daily morning roundup.Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

"My heart is free": Talysh researcher speaks from Azerbaijani prison after receiving 18-year sentence

Igbal Abilov denies all the charges. His defense argues that the investigation has not presented a single legally proven fact

Europe bans Russian oil, but not its transit via Azerbaijan - what do UK sanctions mean in this case? Video

"When they signed agreements with Azerbaijan for volumes exceeding the country’s capacity, they showed they were willing to turn a blind eye. But the situation is changing"

Kremlin’s renewed push for Abkhazia investment deal seen by opposition as interference

The agreement is described as "oppressive" in Abkhazia, with the opposition reminding that "just a few months ago, this issue triggered a major political crisis and the resignation of the president"

Azerbaijan: $3.5 million stolen from bank cards, expert calls for reforms

The Ministry of Internal Affairs says the responsibility lies with citizens, while an expert believes that legislative changes are necessary

Arrests of opposition politicians in Georgia and Georgian Dream’s investigative commission - what next?

"The number of political prisoners in Georgia has increased" — this is how the arrest of one of the opposition leaders, Zurab Japaridze, is viewed both inside the country and abroad

Armenia begins to speak out about obstetric violence

What is obstetric violence, and how does it manifest? A woman who experienced it shares her story, while an expert provides commentary on the issue.

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 19-23 May, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Municipal elections in Georgia: is there a plan? Insights from opposition leaders

Answers to three important questions from five opposition parties and coalitions

Opinion: "FARA law is Georgian Dream's tool to silence speech and association"

Tamta Mikeladze: "The Anti-Corruption Bureau, tasked with enforcing this law, plans to operate entirely outside the legal framework and effectively become a police force for civil society"

Procession and pyre - Abkhazia marks victims of the 19th-century Russo-Caucasian War. Video

Around 1.5 million Circassians, Abkhazians, and Adyghe were expelled from the Caucasus to the Ottoman Empire. 80 percent of Abkhazians were forced to leave their homeland. They are known as *muhajirs*

Being a journalist in Azerbaijan: the story of the detention of Ulviyya Ali, Voice of America reporter

He started punching me in the head. Every time I said “I don’t know,” he hit me. Then he said, “Bring the taser,” and threatened to rape me