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Georgian civil servants to form union

Georgia

December 25, 2024

The organisation stated that it would put the issue of political repression in public service on its agenda.

Next steps: Georgian opposition, Zourabichvili discuss new elections

Protests in Georgia

December 25, 2024

On 22 December, Zurabishvili issued an ultimatum to the government, urging them to set a date for new elections by 29 December.

PACE reports Georgia election violations

PACE report: International observers' car intentionally damaged on election day

2024 elections in Georgia

December 25, 2024

"Violations cast doubt on the fairness of the electoral process and the legitimacy of its results"

Azerbaijan to increase minimum wage by 16% in 2025

Azerbaijan

December 24, 2024

The minimum wage will be set at $235. While the increase is welcome, some economists believe the amount is insufficient given the current prices.

Pashinyan invites Armenian ex-presidents for debate

Who’s to blame? Pashinyan invites Armenia’s ex-presidents to debate Karabakh issue

Nikol Pashinyan

December 24, 2024

The Armenian Prime Minister claims the negotiations were always aimed at "returning Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan," a claim former leaders refute but won't debate.

"Unfortunately for Ivanishvili, it's unlikely Trump will fall for his fabrications" — Washington Examiner

Georgia-USA

December 24, 2024

"Georgian Dream Is neither a friend of America nor Trump."

Police systematically beats up protesters in Georgia

'Systematic torture': Rights groups condemn violence against protesters in Georgia

Protests in Georgia

December 24, 2024

"Forensic examinations reveal a troubling picture of victims' injuries."

HRW on violence against protesters in Georgia

Human Rights Watch: Police actions against protesters were punitive

Protests in Georgia

December 24, 2024

"The EU must impose sanctions on those responsible for violence against protesters."

Georgia parliamentary elections violations

'Elections were fundamentally flawed,' says IRI in report on violations

2024 elections in Georgia

December 24, 2024

IRI President: "Only new elections can restore trust in the legitimacy of the government"

Proposal to shorten Armenia’s workday by an hour is flawed: economist’s opinion

Armenia

December 23, 2024

Economist Agasi Tavadyan says the project’s authors did not assess how this step will impact the economy, productivity, or national profitability.

Russia resumes electricity supplies to Abkhazia

Opinion: Reforms in Abkhazia are inevitable, and Moscow must take this into account

Abkhazia-Russia

December 23, 2024

Russia has shifted its stance and resumed providing free electricity to Abkhazia. What’s driving this newfound generosity?

Trump's presidency's impact on South Caucasus

Opinion from Baku: USA under Trump and South Caucasus

Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia

December 23, 2024

An Azerbaijani political analyst believes that "despite the limited time, new developments could still arise that might influence the U.S. approach to the region under Trump.

Zourabichvili invites Ivanishvili for negotiations

Georgian President: 'Ivanishvili should join talks on new elections – he's the one in charge'

Salome Zourabichvili

December 23, 2024

Salome Zourabichvili: "Election talks must happen before December 29"

'Tomorrow they might stay silent if South Ossetia is 'given' to Georgia'

South Ossetia

December 22, 2024

Russian customs documents list South Ossetia and Abkhazia as part of Georgia, despite Moscow's official recognition of their independence.

Georgian experts welcome OSCE's critical report

'Money counting won't save government' – Georgian experts back OSCE's critical election report

2024 elections in Georgia

December 21, 2024

"Intimidation, coercion, bribery, and control over election commission members. You don't need to be a lawyer to draw conclusions from the report."

EQAR suspends Georgia's higher education centre

European register suspends Georgian higher education quality centre

Georgia - EU

December 21, 2024

EQAR views the appointment of the Centre's director as Deputy Minister of Education as a threat to its independence.

South Ossetian civil activist Tamara Mearakishvil attacked by local MP

South Ossetia

December 21, 2024

"Dryaev snatched the phone from my hands, threw it far away, insulted me with vulgar language, and threatened me."

Georgian opposition welcomes OSCE election report

Georgian opposition: 'OSCE report is most negative in history, confirming elections are invalid'

2024 elections in Georgia

December 21, 2024

"The OSCE clarified that determining election legitimacy is beyond its mandate, highlighting the parliament's illegitimacy."

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Georgian civil servants to form union

Next steps: Georgian opposition, Zourabichvili discuss new elections

PACE report: International observers' car intentionally damaged on election day

Azerbaijan to increase minimum wage by 16% in 2025

Who’s to blame? Pashinyan invites Armenia’s ex-presidents to debate Karabakh issue

"Unfortunately for Ivanishvili, it's unlikely Trump will fall for his fabrications" — Washington Examiner

'Systematic torture': Rights groups condemn violence against protesters in Georgia

Human Rights Watch: Police actions against protesters were punitive

'Elections were fundamentally flawed,' says IRI in report on violations

Proposal to shorten Armenia’s workday by an hour is flawed: economist’s opinion

Opinion: Reforms in Abkhazia are inevitable, and Moscow must take this into account

Opinion from Baku: USA under Trump and South Caucasus

Georgian President: 'Ivanishvili should join talks on new elections – he's the one in charge'

'Tomorrow they might stay silent if South Ossetia is 'given' to Georgia'

'Money counting won't save government' – Georgian experts back OSCE's critical election report

European register suspends Georgian higher education quality centre

South Ossetian civil activist Tamara Mearakishvil attacked by local MP

Georgian opposition: 'OSCE report is most negative in history, confirming elections are invalid'

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