Azerbaijan
Queer Azerbaijani teenager stabbed to death, reportedly by his uncle
Nineteen-year-old Yasin Ibadov had recently returned to Azerbaijan from Turkey.
News Stories
Today, 06 November 2025
Today, 06 November 2025
Georgia
Georgia brings charges of sabotage against main opposition leaders
Some of those charged face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
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.
Ingushetia
Ukraine sentences Ingushetia Head Kalimatov in absentia to 8 years in prison
Ingushetia Head Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov was convicted of financing Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations
Yerevan says no decision yet to withdraw lawsuits against Azerbaijan
Yerevan and Baku agreed to withdraw the lawsuits during the Washington summit in August.
OC Insider
Ivanishvili’s ‘Georgian Dream’ of a populist right-wing Europe
When the European Council presented their latest enlargement report on Tuesday, no one was surprised by what was said about Georgia. EU enlargement chief Marta Kos called it ‘the worst enlargement report for any candidate country ever’. The response from the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, was also fairly typical. He accused the Brussels deep state/global war party of orchestrating a coup attempt, of financing radicalism, of blackmail — all par for the course. He also a
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Russia’s Shoigu praises Georgian Dream’s ‘resilience’
Shoigu has also emphasised Russia’s role in the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process.
Daily Brief
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Regional * Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Security Council, has praised the ‘resilience’ of the Georgian authorities, claiming they managed to ‘resist destructive actions aimed at destabilising the situation during the elections’. * Shoigu further noted that ‘the situation in the South Caucasus has become stable’, while emphasising Russia’s role in the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace process. ‘A great contribution was made by the participating countries. Of course, I mean Russia, because so
Yesterday, 05 November 2025
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.
Abkhazia
Abkhazia to hold municipal elections on 8 November
In total, 179 positions across Abkhazia will be filled.
Armenia
Armenian government under scrutiny over secret grants to research institute
The pro-government NGO received around half a million dollars over five years.
Armenia
EU delivers visa liberalisation plan to Armenia
Armenian Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan said it was a ‘historic step’ on the path to securing visa-free access to the EU.
Daghestan
Daghestani villagers appeal to Putin to cancel results of local elections
Members of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a majority of seats in local elections in Daghestan in September.
Georgia
Police officer shot in raids on ‘thieves-in-law’ across Georgia
Over 30 people were arrested during simultaneous raids in Tbilisi, Kakheti, and Mtskheta-Mtianeti.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
Georgia dismisses damning EU enlargement report, claims to remain fully committed to accession
Georgia accused the EU of using its accession as a political instrument.
Daily Brief
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Regional * Armenia’s Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan has announced that Russian wheat is currently being transported to Armenia by rail through Azerbaijani territory, marking the first such shipment since Baku lifted its transit ban. Papoyan added that Kazakh wheat is also en route and will reach Armenia ‘in the coming days,’ again transiting through Azerbaijan. * Abkhazian authorities have arrested Armenian national Gor Asatryan, who was illegally living in Abkhazia. Asatryan was on an Inter
Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations
First cargo transit set to reach Armenia via Azerbaijan
The first trains are expected to cross into Armenia ‘in the coming days’.
Tuesday, 04 November 2025
Georgia’s EU U-turn
EU calls Georgia ‘candidate in name only’ in damning 2025 enlargement report
The EU’s Enlargement Commission said the situation in Georgia has ‘sharply deteriorated’ since the accession process was de facto halted in 2024.
Armenia–Georgia Relations
Georgian Parliament slams Euronest’s ‘anti-Georgian’ resolution, blames Armenian MPs
The Euronest statement called the Georgian government illegitimate.
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
Georgian protester ‘attacked by police’ in Tbilisi
Doctor Giorgi Akhobadze had previously been detained on drug charges many viewed as political retribution for his protest participation.
Georgia’s EU U-turn
First Georgian protester criminally charged with blocking road remanded into custody
If found guilty, he could face up to a year in prison.
Kabarda–Balkaria
Nalchik court sentences officer to 3 years in prison for falsely acquiring state awards
Lieutenant Colonel Nurgaleev received two medals and an award sum totalling over ₽400,000 ($4,900).
Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations
Aliyev says Azerbaijanis must return to historical lands ‘not with tanks, but in cars’
President Ilham Aliyev also said that the return of Azerbaijanis to modern-day Armenia should not ‘intimidate the people or state of Armenia’.
Daghestan
Controversy on Telegram after Daghestani man detained for shooting at a wedding
The authorities have described it as a ‘fairly routine incident for the region’.
Daily Brief
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Regional * An Azerbaijani prosecutor has declared the guilt of Nagorno-Karabakh’s former political and military leadership ‘proven,’ as the trial of 15 Armenian captives continues in Baku’s Military Court. According to Azerbaijani media, the accused — including former Karabakh officials — stood inside a glass cage as Vusal Aliyev, First Deputy Prosecutor General, read the closing statement. The prosecution claims the group committed crimes against Azerbaijan between 1988 and September 2023, sp
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.
Monday, 03 November 2025
Armenia
Armenia launches new Police Guard to bolster internal security
The new Police guard will replace the Internal Troops.
Azerbaijan
Father of Azerbaijani activist attacked in broad daylight
The assailant was previously imprisoned in 2020 for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations
EXCLUSIVE: Azerbaijan’s ‘Western Azerbaijan’ campaign exposed in leaked documents
OC Media has found the ‘Western Azerbaijan’ narrative is closely coordinated and supported by the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan.
