Georgian government jails former supporter over ‘illegal construction’ in Bakuriani
Vladimer Stepanian faces up to 12 years in prison.
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Former Armenian Economy Minister Kerobyan arrested amid corruption probe
At least seven other people are facing charges as part of Kerobyan’s case.
Russian political consultants forced to leave Abkhazia after being found working illegally
The move comes days before Abkhazia is set to hold municipal elections.
Georgian Foreign Minister Botchorishvili claims Ukraine obstructed Tbilisi's EU accession
Ukraine Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha dismissed the accusations, saying only Georgia is to blame for its own failings at the accession process.
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Podcasts
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In Focus
Culture
Dancing across cultural boundaries: Georgian, Armenian, and Azerbaijani traditions meet at Shin
This cultural festival in rural Marneuli showcases the region’s ethnic diversity, and the power of culture to bring communities together.
Reviews
Review | Caucasian Blues — a fun romp bringing together Armenians, Azerbaijanis, and Georgians
While the ostensibly first true South Caucasian co-production Caucasian Blues falters technically, it makes up for it in humour and sentiment.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
The orphan who found a mother from behind bars in Georgia’s struggle for democracy
When 30-year-old Archil Museliantsi was jailed, a stranger who met him on the streets took it upon herself to become the mother he never had.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Explainer | Why is the Georgian government comparing protesters to Naruto’s Akatsuki?
Georgian Dream is notorious for its creative names describing its critics — but why is it using a term from the anime Naruto to describe protesters?
Reviews
Review | Solar Plexus: A Baku Saga in Four Parts
Famed Azerbaijani screenwriter Rustam Ibragimbekov’s 1996 novel captures the story of Soviet Baku across multiple generations.
Georgian Dream
Explainer | The legislative changes that have shaped Georgia’s authoritarian slide
The sheer number of laws passed in recent months have overwhelmed observers and media outlets alike.
Azerbaijan
The final nail in the coffin for human rights lawyers in Azerbaijan?
New amendments to the law on advocacy threaten to remove any last vestiges of independence within Azerbaijan’s Bar Association.
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Opinion
Azerbaijan
Opinion | Is Azerbaijan sincere with its peace rhetoric or just bargaining with the West?
Despite Azerbaijan’s increasing repression against civil society and media, its relations with Western states have grown increasingly positive.
Azerbaijan
Opinion | While Azerbaijan praises its ‘family values’, young girls pay the price
The Azerbaijani government prefers to speak about family stability rather than helping girls avoid further exploitation.
Georgia–Israel Relations
Opinion | Georgia’s self-avowed liberals undermine themselves by justifying Israeli war crimes
To support Israel unconditionally is to betray Georgia’s history, and to normalise the logic of occupation, including our own.