Giga Avaliani case: What is known about murder of young teacher in Georgia

Georgia

January 28, 2026

28-year-old teacher died after being attacked by a group of teenagers in Tbilisi in October 2025.

'Armenia must not be an attractive target for aggression,' says Pashinyan on Army Day

Armenia

January 28, 2026

According to the prime minister, any country is “vulnerable without a strong army”, which is why Armenia is strengthening the defence capabilities of its armed forces. Former presidents, however, have accused the current authorities of “weakening the most combat-ready army in the region”.

The Hill: Oil company chief continues lobbying US Congress to drop sanctions on Georgia

Georgia-USA

January 28, 2026

The businessman argues that US companies operating in Georgia could become collateral damage of a political struggle.

Georgia’s government approves national concept for reforming general education

Georgia

January 28, 2026

Among other things, the concept envisages strengthening national identity, cultural distinctiveness and the state language.

iFact investigation finds 19 ships calling at Georgian ports match criteria of Russia’s 'shadow fleet'

Georgia-Russia

January 28, 2026

The journalists reached this conclusion after monitoring vessels calling at the ports of Batumi, Poti and Kulevi over a two-month period.

Suspected attack on Israel’s embassy in Baku said foiled

Azerbaijan

January 28, 2026

According to official information, the attack was being prepared by the Khorasan branch of the Islamic State group, known as Wilayat Khorasan.

Partial reopening of Armenia–Turkey border expected, no date announced yet

Armenia-Turkey

January 27, 2026

According to Armenian media, the border will open on 1 February for third-country nationals and holders of diplomatic passports. Official Yerevan has neither confirmed nor denied these reports.

'Abkhazia is not anyone’s showcase, and we did not ask Moscow for help' — response to Russian propagandist’s article

Abkhazia

January 27, 2026

Public figure Akhra Bzhaniya says it is unjust and futile to demand “feudal submission” from Abkhazia.

Russia provides Abkhazia with additional free electricity for February

Abkhazia-Russia

January 27, 2026

This means that rolling power cuts in Abkhazia are unlikely this winter.

Former deputy health minister detained in Georgia

Georgia

January 27, 2026

He is accused of abusing his official powers in order to obtain illegal income.

UN rapporteur on situation in Georgia: 'New laws amount to systematic pressure on civil society'

Georgia

January 27, 2026

According to Mary Lawlor, policies pursued by the Georgian authorities in recent years have significantly narrowed the space for human rights protection.

Iran unrest: Washington Post weighs possible Baku move to protect ethnic Azeris

Azerbaijan-Iran

January 27, 2026

Around 20 million ethnic Azerbaijanis live in Iran — more than in Azerbaijan itself. They make up about 23% of Iran’s population.

Ex-Russian official detained in Georgia at Moscow’s request despite cancelled Interpol notice

Georgia-Russia

January 27, 2026

Mikhail Timofeev, an aide to the former governor of Russia’s Khabarovsk region, sought political asylum in Georgia, citing persecution by the Russian authorities.

Yerevan discusses the potential for linking energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

January 26, 2026

The debate was prompted by a statement from Nikol Pashinyan: “The energy systems of Armenia and Azerbaijan will be linked and will make mutual use of export and import opportunities.”

Opinion: Trump’s South Caucasus diplomacy revives sanctions question over Georgia

Georgia-USA

January 26, 2026

The US vice-president will not visit Georgia during his February trip to the South Caucasus

SJC: 'Expulsion of Tamar Mearakishvili sends dangerous signal to Georgians living in South Ossetia'

Georgian-Ossetian conflict

January 26, 2026

The Social Justice Centre describes this as political repression and a dangerous precedent.

'Covert imports into Russia from Georgia via Abkhazia' – video discussion by Abkhaz experts

Georgia

January 26, 2026

Tengiz Dzhopua: “Everyone has already reached agreements — in Moscow, Tbilisi and Abkhazia. We just don’t know about it.”

Scenes from a snow-covered Tbilisi Zoo — video blog

Georgia

January 25, 2026

Heavy snowfall in Tbilisi in January 2026 disrupted life not only for city residents but also for the animals at the zoo.

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