news in Caucasus region

'Church cannot be a state within a state': issue included in Armenia’s ruling party programme

Armenia

April 21, 2026

The election programme of Pashinyan’s party raises the issue of removing the Catholicos from office. The prime minister says elections are, in essence, a “judicial process”, and that the public must make the decision.

Two people detained in Georgia for joining Islamic State

Georgia

April 21, 2026

One of those detained is a foreign national, while the other is a Georgian citizen.

Azerbaijan’s Hijab Debate: Constitutional Rights vs School Restrictions

Azerbaijan

April 13, 2026

The practice of barring female students wearing the hijab from attending classes has once again resurfaced in Azerbaijani schools

Abkhazia: aunt suspected of beating four-year-old girl to death – what lessons should authorities draw?

Abkhazia

April 09, 2026

The tragedy has reignited debate over the need to adopt a law on preventing domestic violence

Meydan TV trial in Azerbaijan: judge intervenes at mention of Heydar Aliyev’s name

Azerbaijan

April 05, 2026

At a hearing at Baku’s Serious Crimes Court, the defendants delivered free statements

Why bad loans are rising in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

April 03, 2026

A strain on borrowers, a risk for banks, and a warning for the economy.