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Azerbaijan's withdrawal from the Council of Europe

Azerbaijan's withdrawal from Council of Europe: sovereignty strategy and possible consequences

July 17, 2026

The article provides a fact-based analysis of the Azerbaijani government's official position, critical and international assessments, and the potential consequences of the country's possible withdrawal from the Council of Europe.

War in Ukraine

Russian missile destroys residential building in Kyiv. Video

War in Ukraine

July 07, 2026

At least 19 people killed, dozens injured as Ukraine calls for emergency UN Security Council meeting

Armenia

Armenia to register mobile phone IMEI numbers: Experts warn of risks

Armenia

June 30, 2026

"Keeping data on every phone and every citizen in the country on a single platform is any cybercriminal's dream," warns information security expert Artur Papyan.

What the new NDAA bill says about Georgia

Georgia-USA

New NDAA bill calls for US assessment of Russian and Chinese intelligence networks in Georgia

Georgia-USA

June 05, 2026

The bill also states that human rights concerns are becoming an increasingly important part of the US security cooperation agenda

Trial of Abkhaz lawyer begins in Russia

Abkhazia-Russia

June 05, 2026

The charges stem from a social media post that Bzhinava published in 2022 about the transfer of the state residence in Pitsunda to the Russian side

Mural depicting Sakharov appears in Sukhum

Mural depicting Russian human rights activist Andrei Sakharov appears in Abkhazia’s capital

Abkhazia

May 27, 2026

Many Abkhazians honour Andrei Sakharov for his public support of their right to self-determination

Russian intelligence agents in Armenia’s elections

Russian intelligence operatives sent to 'target Pashinyan': The Insider investigation

Armenia-Russia

May 20, 2026

The publication focuses, in part, on businessmen Samvel Karapetyan and Gagik Tsarukyan. The parties led by both men have submitted applications to take part in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. What people in Armenia are saying about the claims.

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.

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”

‘Pedicure’ for lioness Cleopatra: scenes from Tbilisi Zoo. Video

Animals

May 08, 2026

Cleopatra developed an ingrown claw, which caused severe pain and required veterinary intervention.

Opinion: 'Georgia’s parliamentary price commission is a circus'

Georgia

May 01, 2026

Financier Nikoloz Shurgaia: “The National Bank said inflation would fall, but it has risen.”

'Myth Detector': How pro-government forces used Georgian Patriarch’s name to discredit opponents

Church in Georgia

April 07, 2026

According to the study, after the death of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II, a campaign emerged in the country’s information space dividing society into two camps

Impunity, violence and inequality: What Georgia’s ombudsman report reveals

Georgia

April 01, 2026

The report assesses the state of human rights, highlighting both signs of progress and systemic problems.

Head of Abkhaz diaspora detained in Rostov

Head of Abkhaz diaspora in Rostov remanded in pre-trial detention over 'anti-Russian statements'

Abkhazia-Russia

March 18, 2026

On social media, Bzhinava’s detention has been linked to his stance on the issuing of Russian domestic passports in Abkhazia

Basayev and arrest of Abkhazia resident in Russia

Abkhazia resident jailed for “glorifying” Shamil Basayev

Abkhazia-Russia

March 18, 2026

The sentence was based on ten pro-Basayev posts on Telegram

Meydan TV case in Azerbaijan: 'If I wrote paid articles, I would choose local officials, not foreigners'

Azerbaijan

March 16, 2026

At the latest hearing in the Meydan TV case, the defendants rejected the charges brought by the investigation. Editor-in-chief Aynur Elgunes told the court that the journalists were under arrest because of their beliefs.

Pashinyan urges to resume EU-Georgia talks

'Main obstacle to Armenia’s EU integration is frozen EU-Georgia dialogue' – Pashinyan

Armenia

March 12, 2026

Speaking in the European Parliament, Armenia’s prime minister addressed not only the possibility of EU membership but also the peace process with Azerbaijan, the upcoming June elections and the domestic political situation.

Opinion: What could drop in cargo transport between Armenia and Iran lead to?

Armenia-Iran

March 06, 2026

According to economist Suren Parsyan, Armenia does not depend heavily on food imports from Iran, but prices could rise.

Poll: Will Armenia’s ruling party win June election?

Armenia

March 05, 2026

According to an ArmES survey, the ruling Civil Contract will win a relative but not absolute majority, while opposition parties led by two oligarchs — “local and Russian” — will also enter parliament.

Ukrainian drone shot down in Abkhazia, no casualties reported

Abkhazia

March 05, 2026

It is still unclear whether the drones veered off course while heading for Russia or carried out a deliberate attack by Ukraine. Reports also mention the appearance of Georgian military boats.