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Abkhazia’s electricity meter replacement campaign

Boycott of new electricity meters in Abkhazia sparks calls to cut bureaucracy

May 13, 2026

New electricity meters are currently being installed across Abkhazia, with social media users complaining that the devices are adding extra kilowatts to their bills.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary. Live

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 13, 2026

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

Bolnisi Municipality residents oppose mining project

Georgia

'They didn't warn us': Bolnisi residents oppose mining over environmental fears

Georgia

May 12, 2026

The work may be linked to a new mining project.

War in Ukraine

Black rain over the Black Sea: How the Russian city of Tuapse is struggling to cope with the consequences of Ukrainian attacks

War in Ukraine

May 12, 2026

What is happening in Tuapse — and how local residents are trying to mitigate the environmental consequences.

What’s behind armed clash between security forces and soldiers in South Ossetia?

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

Many saw it as further evidence of a deepening political crisis and of the president and his team losing control of the situation.

Abkhazia plans major ski resort as environmental fears grow

Abkhazia

May 11, 2026

The project was developed jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and includes 200km of ski slopes.

"Strength in unity, strength in Europe!" March in Tbilisi on May 9. Video blog "Protests in Georgia"

Protests in Georgia

May 09, 2026

On the 528th day of continuous pro-European protests in Georgia, the traditional Saturday march was dedicated to Europe Day

Who in Georgia will lose social benefits? Government changes rules for unified welfare database

Georgia

May 08, 2026

For example, families will lose social benefits if their monthly income reaches or exceeds $463 per family member.

Georgian Orthodox Church succession battle: leading contenders, Moscow's shadow and fight for power

Georgia

May 08, 2026

The main frontrunner is the locum tenens of the patriarchal throne, Metropolitan Shio Mujiri.

Ten people convicted in Georgia over attempted storming of presidential palace on October 4, 2025

Protests in Georgia

May 07, 2026

Paata Burchuladze and four others were sentenced to seven years, while others received sentences of five and two years

Five special forces officers have been arrested in Georgia for brutally beating protesters during the 2024 protests

Protests in Georgia

May 07, 2026

The investigation focuses on brutal beatings of protest participant Zviad Maisashvili, politician Levan Khabeishvili, and journalist Guram Rogava, which human rights groups have described as torture

Russia now requires truck drivers crossing from Georgia to declare the purpose of entering the country

Georgia-Russia

May 05, 2026

The new rules will come into force on 30 June 2026 and are linked to an extension of the permitted length of stay for foreign drivers in the country.

Why did Azerbaijan suspend relations with the European Parliament, and what does it actually change?

Azerbaijan-EU

May 02, 2026

The move was triggered by a European Parliament resolution on Armenia that also includes references to Azerbaijan. Baku described those provisions as biased and undermining the peace process

Azerbaijani Meydan TV journalists stage protest in a courtroom on World Press Freedom Day

Azerbaijan

May 01, 2026

Journalists held placards and chanted slogans to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May

Abkhazia disputes who sets utility tariffs amid local backlash

Abkhazia

May 01, 2026

The government’s bid to take over tariff policy has met with resistance from local authorities — city and district assemblies.

Religion in Soviet Azerbaijan: 'We must find Hazrati Abbas' — fourth article by Azerbaijani historian

Azerbaijan

April 30, 2026

The “Hazrati Abbas” mentioned in the investigation materials was interpreted by the KGB chairman as a specific individual who needed to be found immediately.