Politics

Opinion on Shio III - Georgia’s new patriarch

Church in Georgia

Opinion: 'Georgia’s next patriarch may be aligned with government'

Church in Georgia

May 13, 2026

Political analyst Vakhtang Dzabiradze: ‘The government always seeks to maintain good relations with the Church’

Turkey lifts ban on direct trade with Armenia

Armenia-Turkey

Armenia welcomes Turkey move to lift bilateral trade ban

Armenia-Turkey

May 13, 2026

Turkey lifts ban on direct trade with Armenia. Preparations have been completed, while previous trade had to go through third countries.

French National Assembly resolution on Georgia

Georgia - EU

French National Assembly adopts key resolution on Georgia

Georgia - EU

May 13, 2026

“Georgia’s European integration must remain possible, provided the country meets political conditions”

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Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary. Live

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 13, 2026

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

Armenian political groups spend heavily on Meta ads ahead of election campaign

Armenia

May 12, 2026

Between 8 February and 8 May, political groups in Armenia spent a total of $309,000 across Meta platforms. Here is a breakdown of who spent the most and how much.

How Heydar Aliyev explained Azerbaijan’s turbulent 1990s: power, war and opposition

Azerbaijan

May 12, 2026

The years between 1990 and 1993 are considered one of the most turbulent and defining periods in modern Azerbaijani history.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Georgia

Kyiv wants to 'open new page' in relations with Georgia, says Ukrainian FM

Georgia-Ukraine

May 12, 2026

Ukraine recently appointed an ambassador to Georgia after the post remained vacant for four years.

Georgian politicians congratulate Patriarch Shio III

'Nation needs spiritual strength' - Georgian politicians congratulate new Patriarch

Church in Georgia

May 12, 2026

Both ruling party and opposition representatives sent their congratulations.

Black rain over the Black Sea: How the Russian city of Tuapse is struggling to cope with the consequences of Ukrainian attacks

War in Ukraine

May 12, 2026

What is happening in Tuapse — and how local residents are trying to mitigate the environmental consequences.

'We know better when to decide': Nikol Pashinyan responds to Vladimir Putin on choice between EU and EAEU

Armenia-Russia

May 11, 2026

Putin said Armenia should decide “as soon as possible” between the EU and EAEU in order to pursue “a soft divorce”. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan disagrees. Here are the details.

Kyiv Metropolitan congratulates Georgian Patriarch

Epiphanius I of Ukraine congratulates Shio Mujiri on election as Patriarch of Georgia

Church in Georgia

May 11, 2026

“May the Lord bless this new chapter in the life of the Georgian Orthodox Church”

What’s behind armed clash between security forces and soldiers in South Ossetia?

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

Many saw it as further evidence of a deepening political crisis and of the president and his team losing control of the situation.

Shio Mujiri elected the 142nd Patriarch of Georgia

Church in Georgia

May 11, 2026

The new Patriarch took the name Shio III.

Abkhazia plans major ski resort as environmental fears grow

Abkhazia

May 11, 2026

The project was developed jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development and includes 200km of ski slopes.

Amnesty International on protest violence in Georgia

Amnesty International: 'Charging five police officers over violence in Georgia is not enough'

Protests in Georgia

May 11, 2026

“Hundreds of people have reported abuse, pointing to a systemic problem”

‘If I were a criminal, I wouldn’t use state bank,’ activist tells Azerbaijani court

Azerbaijan

May 11, 2026

Activist Asef Ahmadov sends JAMnews written rebuttal to charges over allegedly illegal foreign grants

'De facto annexation': Russia and South Ossetia sign new alliance agreement

South Ossetia

May 11, 2026

South Ossetian leader Alan Gagloev described the signing of the treaty as “a step towards the reunification of the Ossetian people”.

"Strength in unity, strength in Europe!" March in Tbilisi on May 9. Video blog "Protests in Georgia"

Protests in Georgia

May 09, 2026

On the 528th day of continuous pro-European protests in Georgia, the traditional Saturday march was dedicated to Europe Day

Mykhailo Podolyak: "Tensions remain between Ukraine and Georgia, but dialogue is the best option"

Georgia-Ukraine

May 09, 2026

The Ukrainian president’s adviser believes that despite existing problems, a gradual restoration of relations between the two countries is possible

Russia's reaction to EU summit in Yerevan

What’s behind Russia’s hostile response to Armenia’s deepening ties with EU?

Armenia-Russia

May 08, 2026

Moscow reacts to two EU-linked summits in Yerevan and the visit of the Ukrainian president — political analyst Hovsep Khurshudyan comments

'Parent hour' and flexible schedules: Armenia changes labour code

Armenia

May 08, 2026

Armenia is revising labour conditions and working hours, introducing rules for remote work and granting specific benefits to parents with young children.