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June 17, 2026

News in Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia. The latest developments as reported by local media, commentary, trending photos and videos

Georgia

Georgia says SILVAR entered its territorial waters before UK sanctions were imposed

Georgia

June 17, 2026

SILVAR is suspected of being part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet".

Georgia - EU

Georgia asks Luxembourg to help restore dialogue with European Commission

Georgia - EU

June 17, 2026

Among other issues, Tbilisi says it is prepared to discuss the controversial Foreign Influence Transparency Law.

Georgia - EU

'Legal segregation': Brussels initiative sparks backlash in Tbilisi

Georgia - EU

June 16, 2026

The proposal would introduce "safeguard mechanisms" for future EU members and could limit their ability to exercise veto powers.

Armenia debates new mechanisms to tackle vote-buying

Armenia

June 16, 2026

Parliament is set to debate a bill introducing penalties for political forces involved in vote-buying. Lawmakers are also expected to discuss restricting voting rights for citizens who do not reside in Armenia.

Ex-Georgian Railway chief among eight charged in corruption probe

Georgia

June 16, 2026

The investigation concerns the alleged misappropriation of state property and public funds.

Russian presidential envoy visits Tbilisi, says culture can rebuild trust

Georgia-Russia

June 16, 2026

Mikhail Shvydkoy attended screenings of Moscow Musical Theatre productions in Tbilisi.

Elephant Malka's troubled past and new life at Tbilisi Zoo. Video

Animals

June 16, 2026

German elephant behaviour specialist Tobias Dornbusch travelled to Georgia to oversee the welfare of Malka and Grand.

Jailed Azerbaijani rights activist says authorities 'ready to imprison entire nation'

Azerbaijan

June 16, 2026

Safarov said he would not have been arrested had he not been invited to the United States to receive a US State Department human rights award.

Why is Abkhaz-language requirement for parliamentary candidates sparking controversy?

Politics in Abkhazia

June 16, 2026

The next parliamentary elections, scheduled for March 2027, will be held under the new rules, even though key aspects of how they will be implemented have yet to be defined.

Georgian lawyer fined $1,454 over comment on MP's Facebook post

Georgia

June 16, 2026

The ruling is seen as one of the first cases brought under provisions imposing liability for verbally insulting a person holding political office.

Georgia: 500 days of protests, crackdowns and resilience – Amnesty International report

Protests in Georgia

June 15, 2026

According to the organisation, the authorities are using state institutions to suppress dissent.

Final election results in Armenia: Pashinyan's party wins majority

Armenia

June 15, 2026

Armenia's 2026 election: latest developments as the CEC confirms final results after recounts, ruling party and opposition react, and experts weigh in

Pro-Russian Georgian politician: Russia considering restrictions on more than 40 Georgian companies

Georgia-Russia

June 15, 2026

Pro-Russian politician claims some Georgian companies operating in Russia use their profits to finance “Russophobia” in Georgia

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers urges Georgia to review legislation

Georgia - EU

June 15, 2026

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers urges review of Georgian legislation, particularly laws governing freedom of assembly and administrative offences

Lawyers allege systemic impunity after beating filmed at police station in Georgia

Georgia

June 14, 2026

GYLA: “Abusive police feel impunity within the system”

Thousands march in Tbilisi against police violence and impunity - video blog "Protests in Georgia"

Georgia

June 14, 2026

The slogan was chosen after footage spread showing police beating detained young people at a police station

Armenia unveils exporter support programme to offset Russian restrictions

Armenia

June 13, 2026

This is the second programme of its kind. The government aims to help exporters diversify their markets while also seeking special trade preferences with the European Union

What's behind Azerbaijan and Thailand's first consular consultations?

Azerbaijan

June 12, 2026

Simplified visa procedures, digital application systems and similar initiatives are among the indicators that provide a practical measure of how effective relations between countries really are

Attack on Azerbaijani blogger in France: Up to 30-year sentences sought amid claims of political motive

Azerbaijan

June 12, 2026

The 10 June verdict was one of the harshest French rulings in a case involving violence against a political exile

Brussels discusses possible suspension of EU visa-free travel for Georgia

Georgia - EU

June 12, 2026

Suspension of Georgia's EU visa-free regime: according to both the European Commission and Georgia's Foreign Ministry, the first meeting was technical in nature, focusing on an exchange of views and a review of EU recommendations rather than political negotiations