
EU Parliament condemns democratic backsliding in Georgia
MEPs have condemned Georgian Dream’s crackdown on critics and its turn from the West.
MEPs have condemned Georgian Dream’s crackdown on critics and its turn from the West.
In recent months, numerous signatories of protest petitions have been dismissed from public institutions.
Despite the illusion of transparency, water supply in Azerbaijan’s Nardaran district shows high levels of corruption and state interference.
The two have discussed border delimitation and continuing work on the peace treaty.
The move comes amidst a breakdown in relations between Russia and Azerbaijan.
Saba Jikia, the convicted protester, has maintained his innocence.
Over the past few weeks, the South Caucasus once again came into the global spotlight, but this time for a rather unexpected reason, even for those who have long been watching the region. Relations between Azerbaijan and Russia, two authoritarian, highly-militarised countries, appeared to come close to the breaking point. Once weary allies, the cause for the seemingly sudden deterioration can be primarily connected to two separate violent incidents that have occured over the past year — the de
Regional * Today, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are meeting face to face in Abu Dhabi as part of the ongoing peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia * Yesterday, Pashinyan met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, Pashinyan emphasised the potential of bilateral cooperation in the economic, investment, and humanitarian spheres. * MP Artur Sargsyan has been arrested and remanded
There are numerous ongoing projects to create artificial land in the Caspian Sea.
The convicted commentator Ramazan Rabadanov claimed that the grenade was planted on him.
Tornike Rizhvadze suffered a gunshot wound to the chest while staying at the home of Aleksi Akhvlediani Maritime Agency head Aleksi Akhvlediani.
Tsarukyan’s name was listed among others as a ‘human resource’ to be used in the alleged coup.
Activist Rosto Zarandia’s comment was directed at Zugdidi City Hall’s spokesperson, Magdalena Todua.
Experts suggest that many of the divorces may be fictitious, aimed at gaining access to increased social benefits for children.
Epidemiological authorities insist the detected microorganisms do not pose an epidemic threat.
Mileri Lagazauri is the latest high-ranking Georgian official to either resign or be demoted.
Armenian Catholicos Aram I of Cilicia has offered to mediate between the Armenian Church and the government in their ongoing conflict.
The group of suspects are thought to be affiliated with a local neo-Nazi movement.
Aleksander Basariya’s public apology follows the firing of a Tourism Ministry employee for making similar comments in June.
Regional * Azerbaijani media has reported that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will meet in Abu Dhabi tomorrow for peace talks. Armenia * The authorities have charged the leader of Armenia Alliance faction’s parliamentary leader, Seyran Ohanyan, for illegally seizing land around Lake Sevan. Parliament had stripped Ohanyan of immunity earlier this week to allow the Prosecutor General to charge him. * Yesterday, the Investigative Committee cond
Relatives of Ahmed Dzhabrailov, who died following torture in police custody, claim six officers were involved in his death.
This allows the Prosecutor General to press charges against all three MPs.
The raid came days after parliament passed a bill allowing it to nationalise the company.
Giorgi Ramishvili was detained on Saturday on charges of illegal firearm possession.
Almost 60% of those surveyed also said the country is heading in the wrong direction.
At the same time, data from the 2024 Caucasus Barometer showed that Armenians were generally more politically interested than Georgians.
Most of those affected were young children.
Relations between Armenia and Russia have grown increasingly tense since Armenia claimed to have thwarted a violent coup attempt.
Armenia * Since early hours on Tuesday, news has been circulating that law enforcement officers are currently conducting a search at the head office of the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) and the home of its chair, Narek Karapetyan. Armenia’s Investigative Committee has only responded to official inquiries that ‘urgent investigative actions’ were being carried out as part of the criminal proceedings initiated by the Economic Crimes and Smuggling Department and that an official statement wou
Journalists are encountering growing challenges while reporting in Georgian courts.