Politics

Court orders forced psychiatric evaluation of Georgian activist Nino Datashvili

A politically active teacher ends up behind bars — and now, a psychiatric ward. Critics say Georgia is crossing a dangerous line

‘The last hope for Armenian prisoners is dying’: Red Cross office in Baku to close

Armenia reacts to news that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is shutting down its operations in Azerbaijan.

Verdict in Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli’s case delayed until August 4 - details inside

The hearing lasted nine hours. The lawyer called the trial historic and spoke of falsifications in the case. The verdict in Mzia Amaglobeli’s case is expected on August 4

Abkhazia sets up commission to investigate why Russia is "punishing" certain citizens

The commission will look into whether the previous Abkhaz leadership violated citizens’ constitutional rights

The “caviar diplomacy” scandal: Azerbaijan’s lobbying in PACE and the Munich Court verdict

The scandal surrounding Azerbaijan’s years-long secret lobbying and corrupt dealings in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is back in the spotlight

29 lawsuits against media in Armenia in six months

Among the plaintiffs were three current or former officials and two political figures. The latest data on the media situation was presented by the head of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression

Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 28 July-1 August, 2025

Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos.

Azerbaijan: selective punishment for financial violations - what “culture of corruption” looks like. Opinion

In six months, Georgia passed five laws restricting media. Here’s a breakdown

These laws ban foreign-funded media, increase state control, and punish journalists for criticizing authorities

Can Armenia refuse to implement arbitration court’s decision? Nationalisation of Electric Networks of Armenia

The Stockholm Arbitration Institute has ordered the government of Armenia to “refrain from further steps to confiscate” the company Electric Networks of Armenia. Comment from the Minister of Justice

Opinion: "Arrests of officials in Georgia are a way to remove unwanted people"

Lela Dzhezelava: "This is obviously not a fight against corruption. It is a struggle for the distribution of power and financial influence"

“To the world, we’re all Russians” - an Abkhaz politician’s remark sparked backlash online

The opposition called these words “an outburst of sycophancy"

What property do Georgian Dream members own in Europe? Transparency International report

At least 18 people close to the party own property or businesses in the EU. Ahead of a possible visa-free suspension, many are buying companies and apartments and obtaining citizenship there for their families

“Baku’s goal is to subjugate Armenia to Azerbaijan”: views from Yerevan

Hajiyev’s statements were interpreted in Yerevan as a clear signal that Baku is not seeking to negotiate with Armenia under any circumstances

Abkhazia for Russia – a freeloader or an ally? Opinion

Abkhaz opposition figure Dmitry Gvaramia believes that “isolated Russia should especially value such a loyal ally as Abkhazia”

Separatism charges against Talysh in Azerbaijan: who is threatened by Lankon?

Officially, the Talysh make up about 2–3% of the population, but in reality, around 15–20%. However, the language has no official status, is practically not taught, and activists are accused of having ties with Iran and Armenia

Russia asks the Georgian government to respond to “Russophobic incidents” against fencers

At the Fencing World Championship in Tbilisi, activists are staging protests against Russian athletes who hold military ranks and represent Putin

Former deputy defense minister of Georgia detained on embezzlement charges

It is alleged that the criminal actions caused damage to the state amounting to about $500,000