Poland ends simplified work permit rules for Georgians
The new draft law removes Georgia from the list of countries whose citizens can start work in Poland under an easier procedure, citing the “political situation”
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‘Ivanishvili’s FARA’: how US law was reworked for Georgia
In the U.S.: 1) Narrow scope of application, 2) Independent judiciary, 3) Freedom of expression. In Georgia: 1) Government repression of opponents, 2) Judiciary under political control, 3) Suppression of free speech
PACE MPs: “If Georgia does not change course, we will call for its expulsion from the Council of Europe”
The Georgian Prime Minister said that Georgia has already suspended its participation in PACE on its own initiative
Georgian PM: “deep state” taking activists to Lithuania for polarisation training
Kobakhidze: “It’s a shame when European forces are linked to attempts to stir up hatred in Georgia”
“Abkhazia can’t afford a huge army – the people must be militarised.” An opinion from Abkhazia
Amid a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regions close to Abkhazia, anxiety is growing in the republic.
“Amid tensions with Russia, Azerbaijan should step up support for Ukraine", experts in Baku say
The analyst says Russia continues to target Azerbaijan subtly, rather than directly
FSB claims Ukraine tried to blow up Crimean bridge with bomb smuggled through Georgia
The agency said the attempted bombing was thwarted
Cases of Georgian activists accused of drug possession: two freed, four await verdict
What is the government trying to signal by issuing acquittals in some political cases?
‘Armenian-Iranian relations are not a bargaining chip’: Yerevan reassures Tehran
Tensions have emerged in Iran over the Washington agreements between Armenia and Azerbaijan. All the details of the situation, plus commentary from political analyst Robert Ghevondyan.
Six Georgian NGOs report threats from the Anti-Corruption Bureau
According to the NGO representatives, they are accused of violating the “foreign agents” registration law (FARA)
Does Azerbaijan’s GDP growth mean people are better off?
Is it really a measure of economic development? Does it reflect people’s living standards?
Armenia begins EU accession process: No answer on whether it is welcomed in Europe
The initiative came from pro-Western politicians, supported by the authorities, with most people backing it. However, many still don’t understand what European integration entails
Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 11-15 August, 2025
Daily morning roundup. Top stories in local media, commentary, trending photos and videos.
‘Victims of the global reshaping of the world’: opinion on the causes and outcomes of the 1992–93 Georgian-Abkhaz war
The authors of the Telegram channel Abkhazia-Centre analyse what they see as the goals pursued by the parties to the conflict at the time
Unemployment rate in Armenia falls: statistics and commentary
The authorities claim a “record number of people in work”, but that enthusiasm is not shared on social media. The latest figures show the highest unemployment rate among those aged 35 to 44
‘Georgia is moving towards authoritarianism’ – opinion from the US
Former White House official Michael Carpenter told Independence Avenue Media that Georgia is going through dark times
Who is barred from entering Tbilisi
Georgian authorities are taking a tough line against foreigners who dare join protest rallies, now fining and deporting not only activists from Russia
Ukrainian foreign ministry: ‘Sad to see Georgian government obeying Moscow’
Ukraine’s foreign ministry issues statement over new Georgian Dream campaign video
Abkhazia drafts constitutional reform to curb president’s powers
This is the fourth attempt in the past 20 years to amend Abkhazia’s constitution, which was adopted in 1994
“Armenia–US drills are more political than defensive,” says analyst
The joint Armenia–US military drills Eagle Partner 2025 have been taking place in Armenia since August 12. Commentary by political analyst Beniamin Poghosyan
U.S. State Department releases critical 2024 human rights report on Georgia
The report also mentions the Law on Family Values, which it says “criminalised certain forms of expression”
A Tbilisi perspective on the historic Aliyev–Pashinyan meeting
What will a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan bring to Georgia? Economic losses, but also a chance to weaken Russia and strengthen the West, experts say
Peace treaty text sparks mixed reactions in Baku
The peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia has drawn a mixed public reaction
Pro-Kremlin Russian foundation offers internships for Georgian youth
This is not the Gorchakov Fund’s first attempt to influence Georgian youth in various ways
“Peace treaty would mean Baku dropping its ‘Western Azerbaijan’ claim” – opinion from Yerevan
Under the document initialled in Washington, the sides must have no territorial claims against each other. Yerevan regards the “Western Azerbaijan” narrative as a claim on its territory
Kursk: disaster, deceit and the Kremlin’s political lesson – 25 years since the submarine sank
One of the most tragic and politically significant disasters of post-Soviet Russia — with many questions still unanswered.
Ten die in Russia after drinking fake chacha from local market
In the heart of Russia’s tourist south, a parallel alcohol market has taken shape over the years — unregulated, semi-legal and potentially deadly
"Georgia no longer expects Russia to ‘hand over’ Abkhazia and South Ossetia". Opinion
"Tbilisi understands the problem cannot be solved militarily. Russia will not abandon the Abkhaz and the Ossetians."
‘No third-party control’ – Armenian foreign minister on the “Trump Route” programme
Ararat Mirzoyan clarified the details of the project, stressing that some “independent experts” are circulating terms that do not, in fact, appear in the Washington declaration.
Text of peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia published
Under the peace agreement, separate deals may be signed in various fields on matters of mutual interest
‘Ilham Aliyev, how about making peace with your own citizens?’ – journalist writes from prison
Azerbaijani journalist Fatima Movlamli, detained as part of the Meydan TV case, wrote from prison about her reflections on the recent “historical peace meeting” in Washington