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Two hospitals close in Azerbaijan after officials point finger at treatment centers as source of new outbreak

An outbreak of coronavirus in one city of Azerbaijan has led to the closure of two hospitals, new patients aren’t being taken in but treatment will continue for those already in the hospital

Former Georgian president Saakashvili says he’s returning to his homeland

Saakashvili, who is facing prison in Georgia, intends to actively participate in the election campaign of his party

Abkhaz Church refuses to accept icon donated by Georgian politicians

The Abkhaz Church insists on its recognition by Georgia

Alliance of Patriots makes a stir – what were pro-Russian, Georgian politicians doing in Abkhazia?

Non-existent witness called on to testify in case against Azerbaijani opposition member

An unidentified man and a 15-year-old schoolboy were called to the witness box in the trial of opposition member Tofiq Yaqublu

Explosion partially destroys Yerevan building – 21 people rescued from rubble

One of the residents died in the explosion, while two injured are in hospital. The condition of one of them is critical.

11-year old's death in Georgia – suicide or murder?

Local police were aware of the abuse the boy faced at home, but never called in child services

Armenia: gross salaries up $20 mln in July despite crisis

The Armenian authorities are publishing figures on the success of anti-crisis programmes to cope with the economic consequences of the coronavirus.

Georgia opposition reaches agreement ahead of elections

23 opposition parties in Georgia will mutually support each other in the parliamentary elections in October 2020 in order to "avoid falsification by the authorities"

Azerbaijani ‘eminence grise’ causes uproar following critique of granddaughter’s large wedding during epidemic

The website of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan was blocked for several hours due to the statement of its president

How the Goose and the Dove Fell in Love: why Azerbaijan banned this “children’s” book

A book supposedly meant for children written by little-known poet Aygun Bal provoked a flurry of criticism, and was later banned in Azerbaijan

German clinic confirms Russian opposition politician Navalny was poisoned

Armenian military cooperation with Russia moving forward?

Armenia has participated in the 2020 International Army Games held in Russia. One of the competitions took place in Armenia

Outrage in Azerbaijan as former presidential aide throws wedding despite coronavirus pandemic

A wedding in the midst of the pandemic has caused a scandal and arrests in Azerbaijan. The bride is the granddaughter of éminence grise Ramiz Mehdiyev, a former presidential aide

War, pandemic, and election - "Past week in the Caucasus" from JAMnews, video

A review of what happened in the South Caucasus in the week of August 17-22, 2020 - war, pandemic, and election, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia

No masks, no breaks, no cafeteria: Armenia prepares for new school year

The ministry of education has published a list of rules for the new school year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Classes start September 15, after the state of emergency is lifted.

Local authorities save 14-year-old girl in Azerbaijan from marriage

Indirect data and human rights activists confirm the of early marriage problem remains serious

Who will come out on top in Belarus – the opposition or the authorities? Analysis

The disorganized nature of the protest in Belarus has started to work against its participants. Europe will support a democratic Belarus - but will also help it maintain ties with Russia