South Caucasus news

Foreigners to be banned from working as taxi drivers in Abkhazia, raising passenger concerns

Local taxi drivers have ultimately succeeded in pushing Central Asian competitors out of the market

Azerbaijan’s Hijab Debate: Constitutional Rights vs School Restrictions

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

19 Armenian experts arrive in Azerbaijan as fourth 'Bridge of Peace' meeting begins

Together with 20 Azerbaijani experts, they are taking part in the “Bridge of Peace” initiative, in its fourth meeting, which takes place alternately in each country

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

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

'Battle for scandal-loving voters': Armenia’s pre-election mood

The ruling party and an opposition force led by Russian businessman Samvel Karapetyan are exchanging sharp statements on social media: what it means

More complaints against Georgia filed with European Court of Human Rights

Prosecutors reject plea deal for Georgia’s former defence minister

Former minister Juansher Burchuladze and his associates are accused of embezzling state funds.

Tbilisi to seize homes from five families for Heydar Aliyev cultural centre project

The area where the cultural centre is planned has been granted “public necessity” status.

Abkhazia to attract $1.25bn in investment, but opposition questions benefits

The opposition Telegram channel says Abkhazia previously received large-scale Russian funding but wasted it

'Regional security and peace': Georgia’s prime minister meets Azerbaijan’s president

On the eve of President Aliyev’s visit, Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov was expelled from Georgia

Georgia expels Azerbaijani opposition journalist: timeline and questions over Afgan Sadygov’s case

Officially, his expulsion was linked to insulting a police officer on social media, but the speed of the process and the broader context cast doubt on this explanation

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

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

OSCE rapporteur: 'Georgia’s response to part of the Moscow Mechanism report is particularly hostile'

The OSCE Moscow Mechanism report on Georgia, published in March 2026, points to a deterioration in the human rights situation

'Armenia could become a small transit hub': economist on developments around Iran

Aghasi Tavadyan says the current situation brings both risks and real opportunities for Armenia’s economy

No opposition in Abkhazia’s new Public Chamber: what could it mean?

According to the opposition outlet, when the next political crisis occurs, no member of the Public Chamber will be able to act as a mediator

Why journalists are leaving the profession: three personal stories from Armenia

Why have experienced journalists chosen to leave the profession? We asked them directly.

Why bad loans are rising in Azerbaijan

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

Failed South Ossetian presidential candidate: did an ally of Alan Gagloev try to take his place?

Nelli Gogicheva announces presidential bid but quickly withdraws, citing pressure from “hostile forces”