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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

August 19, 2025

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Azerbaijan

Does Azerbaijan’s GDP growth mean people are better off?

Azerbaijan

August 15, 2025

Is it really a measure of economic development? Does it reflect people’s living standards?

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

Unemployment rate in Armenia falls: statistics and commentary

Armenia

August 15, 2025

The authorities claim a “record number of people in work”, but that enthusiasm is not shared on social media. The latest figures show the highest unemployment rate among those aged 35 to 44

South Ossetia broke its promise to raise nurses’ pay

Alan Gagloev

August 11, 2025

Nurses in South Ossetia earn half as much as hospital assistants. This led to a strike at the end of July

Key points from Pashinyan’s press conference from Washington

Pashinyan believes “Trump Route” will become a new component of Armenia’s security

Nikol Pashinyan

August 09, 2025

Armenian prime minister’s press conference was broadcast from Washington at midnight local time, following the signing of the documents. He answered questions from Armenian journalists

‘Historic summit’: Armenia and Azerbaijan sign documents with Trump’s mediation

Azerbaijan-Armenia

August 09, 2025

Following the trilateral meeting between the US president and the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, an agreement was also reached to unblock regional communications. All the details follow

Sea route launched between Russia and Abkhazia

Abkhazia-Russia

August 07, 2025

It’s expected to ease road traffic during the peak holiday season.

Russia-Azerbaijan tensions deepen amid arrest of diaspora leader and Crocus City Hall terror trial

Azerbaijan-Russia

August 07, 2025

Arrests, accusations and behind-the-scenes bargaining: high-profile cases on both sides of the border fuel suspicions of “hostage diplomacy” and threaten the fragile partnership between Moscow and Baku.

"Georgia must uphold its commitments to press freedom" - Clooney Foundation on Mzia Amaglobeli verdict

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

August 07, 2025

Clooney Foundation criticizes verdict against Georgian journalist, cites violations in the case

Yerevan launches public transport checks, fare dodgers to be fined

Armenia

August 05, 2025

City Hall warns that the fine for riding without a ticket is 10,000 drams ($26), and 15,000 drams ($39) if a discounted ticket is used by someone else.

Inside Azerbaijan’s unregulated fertility market

Azerbaijan

August 05, 2025

The risk of marriages between genetic relatives, the lack of a genetic data registry, and the exploitation of donors all pose serious threats to society.

Reactions to Amaglobeli’s arrest in Georgia and worldwide

Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli gave her final statement in court. The verdict is postponed to August 6

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

August 04, 2025

Mzia Amaghlobeli: “I will not sign a plea deal for the simple reason that what happened was not an assault”

Building renovations also include updated designs. Photo: JAMnews

Renovating buildings for energy efficiency: saving money, helping Armenia

Armenia

August 03, 2025

Local organisations and international programmes are working to reduce energy loss and cut electricity use. Energy-efficient renovation of buildings in Armenia

Verdict in Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s case delayed until August 4 - details inside

The case of Mzia Amaglobeli

August 01, 2025

The hearing lasted nine hours. The lawyer called the trial historic and spoke of falsifications in the case. The verdict in Mzia Amaglobeli’s case is expected on August 4

Policing Pride: How LGBTQ+ people face detention and abuse in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

August 01, 2025

LGBTQ+ rights in Azerbaijan: While same-sex relationships are not criminalised, there are no laws that specifically protect their rights.

29 lawsuits against media in Armenia in six months

Armenia

August 01, 2025

Among the plaintiffs were three current or former officials and two political figures. The latest data on the media situation was presented by the head of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression

More cases of trafficking in Armenia: awareness campaign launched

Armenia

July 30, 2025

In the first six months of 2025, 22 criminal cases related to human exploitation were initiated in Armenia. 30 July is the International Day against Trafficking in Persons