civil society

Leader behind bars: How Mikheil Saakashvili continues to shape Georgian politics

Mikheil Saakashvili

June 24, 2026

Why the former president remains one of Georgia's most influential political figures despite being in prison

ECHR rules against Georgia over violation of protester's rights

Protests in Georgia

June 24, 2026

Zurab Karchava was detained in 2022 for pitching a tent outside the Constitutional Court

Council of Europe human rights commissioner publishes critical report on Georgia visit

Georgia

June 19, 2026

Michael O'Flaherty called on the Georgian authorities to ensure accountability for law enforcement officers over allegations of excessive use of force

Former Georgian ombudsman sues pro-government TV channel over defamation

Georgia

June 18, 2026

The dispute arose amid a debate over the possible suspension of Georgia's visa-free travel regime with the European Union

Armenia debates new mechanisms to tackle vote-buying

Armenia

June 16, 2026

Parliament is set to debate a bill introducing penalties for political forces involved in vote-buying. Lawmakers are also expected to discuss restricting voting rights for citizens who do not reside in Armenia.

Georgia: 500 days of protests, crackdowns and resilience – Amnesty International report

Protests in Georgia

June 15, 2026

According to the organisation, the authorities are using state institutions to suppress dissent.

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers urges Georgia to review legislation

Georgia - EU

June 15, 2026

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers urges review of Georgian legislation, particularly laws governing freedom of assembly and administrative offences

Freedom House: 'Normalisation of US-Georgia relations should depend on release of political prisoners'

Georgia

June 12, 2026

'Washington should seek to keep Georgia in the democratic and Euro-Atlantic space'

MEP: 'Georgia does not deserve EU candidate status'

Georgia - EU

June 12, 2026

Markéta Gregorová: 'In Georgia, the rule of Georgian Dream has replaced the rule of law'

US Congress backs bill targeting Russian and Chinese influence in Georgia

Georgia-USA

June 09, 2026

The legislation focuses on the activities of Russian and Chinese intelligence services in Georgia.

Russian citizen arrested in Georgia on US sanctions evasion charges

Georgia

June 07, 2026

The US accuses Kurashkevich of facilitating the import of aircraft spare parts into Russia in circumvention of sanctions. Her lawyer said she denies the allegations.

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

Expert: ‘Armenia recorded more cases of vote-buying in recent days than in previous 30 years’

Armenia

June 04, 2026

The Anti-Corruption Committee reported five vote-buying cases in the past three days alone. According to human rights activist Daniel Ioannisyan, the committee opened around 60 cases between February and May 2026.

Author of Magnitsky Act urges UK to impose sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili

Georgia

May 07, 2026

He made the remarks during a discussion in London focused on recent developments in Georgia and the case of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli.

What Azerbaijan’s plan to place internal troops under presidential control could mean

Azerbaijan

December 18, 2025

The opposition argues that this represents a dangerous expansion of presidential powers and could be used to suppress protests by force.

Moldova emerges as frontrunner for EU enlargement: what does it mean for South Caucasus?

Eastern Europe

November 20, 2025

In its latest report, the European Commission named Moldova as the country that has advanced toward EU membership more than any other candidate over the past year.

Swedish minister for EU affairs: 'Georgia is moving in the wrong direction'

Georgia - EU

November 17, 2025

France’s minister for European affairs and Sweden’s minister for EU affairs speak out on Georgian government policy