Georgia
Two arrested in Batumi for planning to sell uranium for $3 million
The authorities have not specified how the two suspects came in possession of the uranium.
Yousef Bardouka
A Circassian from the diaspora, Yousef joined OC Media out of a passion for the Caucasus and a fascination with functional public transport. With previous journalism experience in Jordan, he divides his time between keeping up with regional news, podcast production, and exploration of specialty coffee.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Georgian court sentences another protester to 4.5 years in prison
Anri Kvaratskhelia was accused of having allegedly assaulted a police officer during a protest.
Armenia
Russian–Armenian billionaire Karapetyan hit with new charges of money laundering
The detained billionaire has been charged with money laundering through several companies.
Armenia–EU Relations
EU pledges €1.5 million for Armenian media
The pledge is intended to support the country’s ‘information ecosystem’.
2025 Armenia Coup Attempt Allegations
Detained Russian–Armenian billionaire Karapetyan to found new ‘political force’
Karapetyan has been jailed on charges of making calls for the overthrow of the government.
Azerbaijan–Syria relations
Azerbaijan to provide Syria with energy ‘in near future’
Syria’s al-Sharaa was also reportedly scheduled to meet with an Israeli delegation in Baku.
