
Russia reportedly threatens to end tax-free gas exports to Armenia if EU path continues
For its part, Armenia has denied receiving the warning letter reported by the Russian media outlet Kommersant.

For its part, Armenia has denied receiving the warning letter reported by the Russian media outlet Kommersant.

The Georgian National Bank has distanced itself from the companies and the sanctions.

Following Samvel Karaprytan’s detention in June 2025, Pashinyan said that the time had come to nationalise the ENA.

The republic’s Supreme Court twice overturned previous verdicts, yet the former officers again avoided prison terms.

Georgia’s transit monopoly is eroding, yet the region’s future may largely depend on cooperation, not competition
Armenia * The Armenian government will initiate a process to expropriate the shares of Russian–Armenian tycoon Samvel Karapetyan in the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA). * Arman Tatoyan, prime minister candidate of the Wings of Unity party, has published an audio recording for the second time allegedly showing authorities’ use of administrative resources in their pre-election campaign. * Russian media outlet Kommersant has cited an official document saying that Russia may ‘unilaterally su

The group was accused of attacking Mahammad Mirzali in 2021 and 2022.

At least two people have been killed as a result of floods.

The US State Secretary described the document as ‘the biggest step to date’ on making the route a reality.

The Canadian–American lawyer has emerged as a key mouthpiece of opposition Russian–Armenian oligarch Samvel Karapetyan.

The revelations were the latest in a series of leaked documents that have been made public in the runup to the election on 7 June.

The council will reportedly ‘pay specific attention’ to anti-Russian statements made after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

This film tells a deeply personal story from the point of view of the granddaughter of the last speaker of Ubykh, an extinct Caucasian language.

This is the second time Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has met with a US State Department delegation in May 2026 alone.
Regional * The Chechen State Pedagogical University and Azerbaijan’s Ganja State University have signed an agreement providing for the joint implementation of scientific and cultural-educational projects, as well as academic exchanges involving students and teaching staff. Armenia * US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Armenia this afternoon. * Two Russian media outlets have published investigations based on leaked documents obtained from the Russian side, one allege

The SSG’s former deputy chief, Levan Akhobadze, was accused of demanding a $188,000 bribe in 2024.

Anna Tyts was in South Ossetia to screen her film about local residents taking part in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The restrictions have affected Armenian mineral water, alcoholic beverages, and flowers.

The authorities have only confirmed that one police officer was injured.

The poll found that 32% of respondents said they would vote for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party.

According to investigators, the suspect considered it unacceptable for a woman to be present at a stadium alongside men.

The government said that investments will cover education and social programmes.

The Armenian government will fund the restoration of railway sections adjacent to Turkey despite Russia’s management of Armenia’s railways.

The training was planned as part of a retraining programme for residents of the republic.
Regional * The Akhalkalaki–Kars railway between Georgia and Turkey ‘is now open’ for Armenian exports and imports, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced. Pashinyan also announced that despite the concession agreement with Russia over the management of Armenia’s railways, the Armenian government will soon begin the renovation of the Gyumri–Akhurik–Akyaka and Yeraskh junction railway. Armenia * US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Armenia on Tuesday. * A recent IRI surve

TV Formula was accused of violating several principles, including impartiality and balance.

Azerbaijan also has a high prison overcrowding rate: 98 prisoners per 100 places.

Female customers can wash their cars in fully enclosed areas.
Bahruz Samadov dedicated his speech at the hearing to the memory of deceased activists Mehman Galandarov, Bayram Mammadov, and Elbayi Karimli.

The children’s march is being held for the second year in a row.