Opinion

Opinion: 'Signs of cult-like behaviour are becoming increasingly apparent in ruling Georgian Dream party'

Sociologist Iago Kachkachishvili comments on an open letter by the speaker of the Georgian parliament, published on the 666th day of continuous protests.

Armenia-Azerbaijan relations in crisis: domestic and external factors

Political analyst Boris Navassardian discusses the causes of the crisis and what could help resume civil society dialogue under the “Bridge of Peace” initiative.

Experts warn of pesticides in Armenian food, inspectors see no issues

Food safety expert David Pipoyan says he has the impression that "all kinds of chemicals are being tested on the country's residents", while the inspection body says there is no cause for concern.

Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Race time is set, but getting home is anyone’s guess

Even before the race began, road closures and changes to bus routes had brought life in the city to a standstill.

Why Georgia closed 10 schools days into new academic year

Some of the buildings are due to be demolished and rebuilt, while others will be renovated. But why are the closures happening so suddenly and with so little preparation?

Armenian orphanage worker brutally assaults disabled resident

An orphanage care worker assaulted a child who is unable to walk or speak. She was immediately dismissed and is now under house arrest.

Why can Russia conscript students from Abkhazia?

Schoolteacher, lawyer and blogger Said Beya explains the problem and whether it can be avoided.

Mass illness among children at Tbilisi kindergartens: norovirus explanation questioned

Infectious disease specialists believe that the scale of the cases could point to food poisoning

Opinion: Abolition of Georgia's state grants agency contradicts pledges to 'support good causes'

Tamar Oniani: "The prime minister said NGOs did not exist 100 years ago. But neither did the Strasbourg court or the international system for protecting human rights."

Pre-election mood in South Ossetia: ‘So calm it’s almost boring’

The clear frontrunner is the Kremlin-backed candidate, while his three rivals are barely even pretending to compete for the presidency.

Turkish foreign minister visits Baku for talks on energy, peace and regional security

The visit is seen as an attempt by Baku and Ankara to co-ordinate their positions amid a changing security environment.

Wall Street Journal: New Trump Tower to be built in Georgia as country draws closer to Russia

The WSJ described the Trump Tower as a largely political project, noting that it would be built on land linked to US-sanctioned billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili.

'Helping Baku justify ethnic cleansing': Yerevan views on diplomats’ trip to Karabakh

The visit brought together 150 representatives from 58 countries and nine international organisations. The details include how the tour unfolded, Magdalena Grono’s post, and reactions from Armenian experts and politicians.

Opinion: 'Arresting a person in Georgia over their views on a 34-year-old war is a legal absurdity'

Director of the Social Justice Center Tamta Mikeladze comments on the arrest of Georgian opposition leader Giorgi Baramidze

From ‘crown prince’ to prisoner: Irakli Garibashvili’s break with Georgia’s ruling party

Georgia's two-time former prime minister is currently in prison, from where he is challenging the authorities he himself represented for many years.

Conflict analyst’s view on clash between Georgia’s former and current prime ministers

Conflict analyst Paata Zakareishvili comments on the clash between Georgia’s former and current prime ministers, Garibashvili and Kobakhidze.

Consistency in illusions and inaction out of fear: barriers to Georgian-Abkhaz dialogue. An opinion from Tbilisi

Opinion: 'An attempt to make Abkhazia’s residents feel part of single political space with Russia'

Abkhaz public figure Akhra Bzhania says Abkhazia’s active preparations for Russia’s State Duma elections are strange and inappropriate.