North Ossetia–Alania
North Ossetian economist Sergei Guriev added to Russian list of ‘terrorists’
Together with Guriev, a former Russian prime minister and the editor of a Russian independent media outlet were also included in the list.
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Armenia–Russia Relations
Russia claims Armenia will make preferential purchases of Ukrainian wheat
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has called the claims ‘nonsense’.
Georgia
After a series of controversial projects, Eagle Hills sets its sights on Georgia
The $6 billion Emirati investment project has stoked controversy in Georgia after the government decided to classify the details of the agreement.
Azerbaijan
Pensions to rise 9% in Azerbaijan in 2026
Social benefits in Azerbaijan, including pensions, are to rise 9.2% from January 2026, in line with official figures for wage growth over the past year. Speaking during the state budget discussions in parliament on 5 November, Labour and Social Protection Minister Anar Aliyev (of no relation to President Ilham Aliyev), said social spending would increase by ₼780 million ($460 million) in 2026, an 11% rise on the previous year. According to the latest figures from the State Statistical Committe
Armenia
Armenia to launch nationwide cashback scheme
According to the plan, all citizens will receive 2% refunds on non-cash transactions.
Armenia
Armenia’s housing policy continues to plague Nagorno-Karabakh refugees
Two years on, Nagorno-Karabakh refugees still struggle to navigate Armenia’s housing programme and successfully rebuild their lives.
Armenia–Azerbaijan Relations
Azerbaijan ends all trade restrictions with Armenia, Aliyev says
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that a shipment of Kazakh grain to Armenia had already occurred.
