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Ex-official accused of espionage says Georgian Dream 'no longer exists'

Georgia

June 03, 2026

Former senior official accused of espionage says his arrest was politically motivated.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

June 03, 2026

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Armenia officially opens its first AI factory

Armenia-USA

June 02, 2026

Built on NVIDIA Blackwell B300 technology, it is the first AI factory in the South Caucasus. The project envisages total investment of $120m.

Georgia

Georgia PM’s report: new agenda with the US, the European Union and economic growth

Georgia

June 02, 2026

The annual report submitted to parliament by Irakli Kobakhidze outlines the government's main foreign and economic policy priorities.

Early change of power predicted in South Ossetia

South Ossetia

June 02, 2026

Speculation intensified after the swift appointment of prominent Russian official Marat Kambolov as a presidential adviser.

Georgia steps up crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency mining

Georgia

June 01, 2026

Georgia is stepping up its crackdown on cryptocurrency mining in Svaneti, where electricity remains free for residents within established consumption limits.

US expects Georgia to pursue ‘forward-looking, constructive relations’

Georgia-USA

June 01, 2026

The US Embassy in Georgia has issued a statement on recent meetings in Tbilisi between a US delegation and representatives of the government and opposition.

PHR: ‘For children in Georgia, every day is a struggle for survival’

Georgia

June 01, 2026

The Partnership for Human Rights (PHR) says the protection of children’s rights in Georgia continues to face serious challenges.

Georgia’s Interior Ministry launches new department to combat ‘hate speech’

Georgia

June 01, 2026

Its task will be to identify publicly disseminated content that is insulting in nature or shows signs of an administrative offence.

Suspects arrested in Georgia deny espionage charges

Georgia

May 31, 2026

Lawyer: “With evidence of this level, they can accuse anyone. They can simply claim that a person is a spy”

Journalist and pro-Russian activist arrested in Georgia on espionage charges: who are they and what does Security Service say?

Georgia

May 30, 2026

According to media reports, Irakli Chikhladze and Gulbaat Rtskhiladze have been arrested. The countries they are accused of spying for have not yet been named

Fake news in Armenia claims ‘Curtain’ programme can manipulate election results

Armenia

May 29, 2026

False claims are circulating that Prime Minister Pashinyan ordered the creation of software capable of tracking voters inside polling booths during the upcoming election.

Georgian government and researcher Giorgi Kandelaki clash over Iran’s influence in Georgia

Georgia-Iran

May 29, 2026

Georgian authorities label Kandelaki’s report on Tehran’s growing influence in Tbilisi “treason”

First prison term for protest roadblock in Georgia

Georgia hands down first prison sentence for blocking road during protest

Protests in Georgia

May 29, 2026

Zurab Menteshashvili sentenced to nine months in prison

Russian pressure on Armenia ahead of elections

Pressure from Russia on Armenia ahead of elections: economy as tool of influence

Armenia-Russia

May 29, 2026

Experts say the pressure is temporary, but Armenia’s dependence on the Russian market has made it possible and highlights the need to diversify economic ties.

Abkhaz opposition weighs in on Armenia’s elections

Part of Abkhazia’s opposition urges Armenians to vote against Nikol Pashinyan in parliamentary elections

Abkhazia

May 29, 2026

Other opposition figures criticised the appeal, describing it as interference in Armenia’s internal affairs.

From Republic Day to Independence Day: history of 28 May in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

May 29, 2026

Now known as Independence Day, the occasion brings together the legacy of the 1918 republic and the restoration of independence in 1991.

‘New army, new weapons’: military parade in Yerevan marks Republic Day

Armenia

May 28, 2026

The government showcased new weapons and military equipment acquired from foreign partners in recent years, as well as systems produced in Armenia itself.

Letter from an Azerbaijani activist in prison

Imprisoned Azerbaijani activist: ‘It is time to repeal Section 907 and declare a broad amnesty for sake of peace’

Azerbaijan-USA

May 28, 2026

The civic activist argues that portraying civil society leaders, activists, human rights defenders and journalists as a threat to the authorities creates an imaginary and far-fetched danger.