Politics

Performance-based salary bonuses: Armenia launches pilot programme in state agencies

December 04, 2025

According to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the additional financial reward for skilled work will make the public sector more attractive and competitive.

Abkhazia-Russia

Abkhazia hit by another fuel crisis as social media blames Russian monopolists

Abkhazia-Russia

December 04, 2025

In 2023, the Russian government made the state corporation Rosneft the sole fuel supplier to Abkhazia.

Azerbaijan

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.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 04, 2025

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Publication of documents on the Karabakh conflict

Armenia-Azerbaijan talks: documents on Karabakh settlement released

Armenia

December 03, 2025

Armenia’s government has declassified proposals discussed before 2019. What do they reveal? Comments from Armenian experts.

Opinion: 'Question of Georgia’s use of chemical weapons should should be subject to international investigation'

Georgia

December 03, 2025

Giorgi Rukhadze: “They were ready to poison everyone just to save themselves.”

Russian foreign ministry: 'There are no grounds to resume political dialogue with Georgia'

Georgia-Russia

December 03, 2025

The Russian foreign ministry considers Georgia’s demand to renounce recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia’s independence both unrealistic and harmful.

Another Azerbaijani diaspora leader arrested in Russia – what’s happening?

Azerbaijan-Russia

December 03, 2025

He was arrested on suspicion of fraud in a land sale transaction.

Opinion: 'They declared war on everyone — from the EU to local NGOs'

Georgia

December 03, 2025

David Zurabishvili: “They have already crossed the line beyond which even fragile stability could be maintained with the resources available.”

Saakashvili on expulsion of Georgian NGOs from Armenia

Jailed ex-president Saakashvili claims Georgian Dream 'pressures' Armenia to expel Georgian NGOs

Armenia-Georgia

December 03, 2025

The former Georgian president claims an ultimatum was issued, threatening cargo restrictions.

'New stage of Armenia–EU cooperation': Brussels signs strategic partnership agreement

Armenia-EU

December 02, 2025

In a 70-page document referred to by both sides as the “new agenda,” Armenia and the EU have set out their political commitments to strengthening cooperation.

UK Minister of State: 'We remain concerned about democratic backsliding in Georgia'

Georgia

December 02, 2025

Baroness Chapman: “The UK supports the OSCE and the Council of Europe in increasing pressure on Georgia.”

'We stand by our journalism': BBC responds to accusations from Georgian authorities

Georgia

December 02, 2025

The Georgian government is threatening to sue the BBC for spreading “dirty, false accusations”.

Abkhazia has 'too many officials' - ex-minister pushes for major overhaul

Abkhazia

December 02, 2025

According to official statistics, 40% of Abkhazia’s formally employed population are civil servants. The global average is 5%.

'Catholicos of All Armenians has no intention of deserting' – Head of Holy See’s Office

Armenia

December 02, 2025

Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan’s press conference was held in response to a statement by ten senior clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church calling on the Catholicos to abdicate.

Georgian government vows to take legal action against BBC

Georgia

December 01, 2025

Ruling party accuses BBC of spreading “dirty, false allegations”

Georgia’s state security service launches investigation amid BBC report

Georgia

December 01, 2025

The investigation aims to determine how credible and relevant this information is

Chemical weapons used in Tbilisi protests

Rights groups long warned water cannons contained chemicals, Georgian lawyer says

Georgia

December 01, 2025

Lawyer Nona Kurdovanidze comments on BBC investigation into Tbilisi protest crackdowns in 2024

BBC finds Georgian authorities may have used WWI-era chemicals against protesters

Georgia

December 01, 2025

“It felt like the water was burning,” bbc quotes one protester hit by a water cannon

Azerbaijan’s pro-government media lash out at Georgia over 'deteriorating treatment' of Azerbaijani truckers

Azerbaijan-Georgia

December 01, 2025

The issue concerns “disrespectful treatment of Azerbaijani drivers” at the border between the two countries. The author points to Georgia’s strengthened ties with Russia as a possible cause and warns of potential consequences.