Politics

Georgia Ombudsman: 93 of 180 protest arrests cite police misconduct

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 18, 2024

Ninety-three of the arrested individuals complained about police misconduct, while 71 requested intervention, prompting the Ombudsman to refer the matter to the special investigative service

Armenia to spend $2 billion on housing refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia

May 17, 2024

The government has approved a housing program for Armenians who have relocated to Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh. To qualify as beneficiaries of the program, they need to acquire Armenian citizenship

"This was the final warning": Analysts assess U.S. assistant secretary of state's visit to Georgia

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 17, 2024

"Ivanishvili's ideas and conspiracy theories are dangerous for himself and, most importantly, for the country."

"President Erdogan's leadership is an example for all of us," - Georgia PM

Turkiye

May 17, 2024

Prime minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze is currently on an official visit to Turkey. During a joint briefing with president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, he praised Erdogan's leadership as exemplary.

Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary May 13-17, 2024

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 17, 2024

Daily roundup of local media from three South Caucasus countries

Azerbaijan fined €14,700 in three cases by the European Court

Azerbaijan

May 17, 2024

'Azadlig Newspaper' and Ganimat Zahidov v. Azerbaijan, Ali Huseynov v. Azerbaijan, Ali Huseynov v. Azerbaijan.

Russians participating in protests will be expelled from Georgia - Russian propagandist Solovyov

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 17, 2024

"Today, I spoke with representatives of the Georgian parliament. They say, 'We will expel them (Russian relocants) from the country because they are actively siding with NGOs'"

"Delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan is a significant achievement" - Pashinyan

Armenia

May 16, 2024

Prime minister of Armenia and chairman of the Border Delimitation Commission summarized demarcation results on the Tavush-Gazakh section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border

"Don't pass the 'foreign agents' bill; Georgia's homeless animals will be left helpless." - Animal rights activists

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 16, 2024

"Despite what government propaganda tells us, the nonprofit sector is transparent"

What will Georgians choose: their past embodied by Abkhazia or a European future? Opinion

Abkhazia

May 16, 2024

Inal Khashig: "The Kremlin could have promised to facilitate the reunification of Abkhazia and Georgia. But is this what Georgians need?"

"The 'Russification' of Georgia will complicate Armenia's departure from Russia." Opinions from Yerevan

Armenia

May 16, 2024

Comments of Armenian experts regarding the adoption of the law 'On Transparency of Foreign Influence,' Georgia's Euro-integration, and the potential impact of the processes occurring in the neighboring country on Armenia.

"Foreign agents bill" has been adopted. What's next? Details on Georgia president's veto procedure

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 16, 2024

Lawyer Vakhushti Menabde explains the procedures that must be followed in this process and the expectations associated with the president's veto

In Azerbaijan, the court once again kept human rights activist Anar Mammadli behind bars

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 15, 2024

The criminal cases have been initiated against approximately 20 activists and journalists over the past six months

Gubad Ibadoghlu halts activities of his party

Arrests in Azerbaijan

May 15, 2024

Under the law on "Political Parties," parties cannot operate without official registration

"Georgian nightmare". EU delegates on the 'foreign agents' bill

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 15, 2024

"A Georgian nightmare," characterized the current situation in Georgia by the Chairman of the Lithuanian Seimas Committee on Foreign Affairs, Žygimantas Pavilionis

"Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia need a common vision to avoid being used against each other." A perspective from Baku

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

May 15, 2024

"Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia need to develop a common vision to prevent them from being used against each other"

Clerical uprising or political interference in the country: what is happening in Yerevan? Opinions

Armenia

May 15, 2024

The fact that a high-ranking clergyman is intervening in the country's political life is actively discussed by politicians and analysts.

"If the 'foreign agents' bill remains in its current form, there will be sanctions," - US Assistant Secretary of State

Foreign agents' law in Georgia

May 15, 2024

James O'Brien discussed the "foreign agents" law, its non-compliance with EU standards, and potential sanctions

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