Lifestyle

Armenia's growing number of large families: Statistics, one couple's story and expert insights

August 07, 2026

More young families in Armenia are choosing to have a third or even fourth child. The number of third and subsequent births increased by around 45% between 2018 and 2024, and the upward trend continues.

Armenia

Armenian police see rise in domestic violence reports: Data and analysis

Armenia

July 25, 2026

Police say such incidents often went unreported in the past, but many victims now turn to law enforcement for help.

Armenia

Armenia to provide free housing in regions for large families

Armenia

July 16, 2026

Families with six or more underage children will be eligible to receive a 100% state subsidy to buy or build a home under a new government housing scheme.

Georgia

WADA suspends six Georgian rugby players, former team doctor over doping violations

Georgia

May 13, 2026

The harshest punishment was handed to the team captain Merab Sharikadze.

Georgia’s death rate still outpaces births

Georgia

March 27, 2026

In 2025, 37,867 children were born in the country, while 44,319 people died

Abkhaz model took part in a Chanel fashion show

Abkhazia

March 14, 2026

The show at Paris’s Grand Palais marked Aditsa Berzenia’s fourth Chanel runway

Actors leave New Theatre in Tbilisi after removal of banner with their convicted colleague

Protests in Georgia

February 21, 2026

Andro Chichinadze was convicted for taking part in pro-European protests; instead of his portrait, banners of the pro-government TV channel Rustavi-2 were placed on the theater building

Georgia’s journalists forced to leave profession — their stories

Georgia

February 17, 2026

As pressure grows on Georgia’s independent media, some journalists are being forced to reinvent themselves, while still hoping to return.

Baku and Absheron water supply: 30 reservoirs, 95% promises and old risks

Azerbaijan

January 16, 2026

The aim in Baku and on the Absheron Peninsula is to modernise drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems.

Bayir Shahar: Demolition of historic quarters in Baku and 'Year of Architecture' paradox

Azerbaijan

January 10, 2026

The destruction of these historic neighbourhoods in the city centre, especially around the Teze Pir Mosque, has angered many residents.

Azerbaijan’s subsidised flats sell out in seconds as public discontent grows

Azerbaijan

December 04, 2025

Although the sale was meant to run for several days, most buyers report system glitches and say they were unable to select a flat.

New trend in Armenia: even elderly are joining fitness boom

Armenia

October 10, 2025

Parks and courtyards are now equipped with children’s sports gear, while gyms remain busy all year round

Mellow season begins in Abkhazia – Video

Tourism in Abkhazia

October 02, 2025

Overall the holiday season was considerably weaker than last year, analysts say

€120 million tourism boost: Armenia launches joint project with EBRD

Armenia

July 12, 2025

Several towns and villages will see tailored infrastructure upgrades, with improvements designed to reflect their natural and cultural strengths

Armenia’s battle with plastic bags: progress or plastic illusion?

Armenia

July 11, 2025

The government adopted legislation five years ago to regulate the reduction of plastic bag production, sale, and use — but its effectiveness appears limited

Azerbaijani authorities warn against children attending religious ceremonies, sparking rights concerns

Azerbaijan

June 27, 2025

State bodies are calling for restrictions on children’s participation in mass religious events. However, these measures raise concerns over parental rights and freedom of religion

Armenian parliament rejects bill to shorten military service in exchange for payment to state budget

Armenia

June 17, 2025

Ruling party MP proposed allowing conscripts to pay 20 million drams (nearly $52,000) to serve just one month

Armenia aims to become tech hub of South Caucasus with new AI data factory

Armenia

June 12, 2025

According to cybersecurity expert Samvel Martirosyan, if the $500 million project is successfully implemented, Armenia could become a prominent player in the tech sector

UN study: Armenians aspire to three children, but settle for one

Armenia

June 11, 2025

The UN report State of World Population 2025 also analyses the situation in Armenia. As in many other countries, couples here would like to have more children than they can afford

Azerbaijan holds anti-Islamophobia conference while religious activists face persecution

Azerbaijan

June 10, 2025

According to the Shi’a activist, around 300 religious activists are currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan: Azercell’s new tariff policy and public protests

Azerbaijan

June 06, 2025

According to the new rules set to take effect on 1 July, the validity period of Azercell numbers will be sharply reduced depending on the amount of credit topped up.