Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that the “biggest problem” for Armenia’s path to EU integration is the “frozen state of political dialogue between the EU and Georgia.” He made this assertion during a speech at the European Parliament in March 2026. Pashinyan referenced the Armenian Parliament’s March 2025 law initiating Armenia’s accession to the EU,…
Fatima Movlamli, a detained Azerbaijani journalist, concluded her hunger strike on Tuesday following a change in regulations by Elnur Ismailov, the director of the Baku Pretrial Detention Centre. Ismailov reportedly rescinded a new policy requiring all meetings to occur through a protective glass partition. Movlamli was initially arrested in February 2025 as part of a…
Pashinyan is correct – Armenia’s journey toward the European Union will face increased challenges if Georgia persists in its current state. Tbilisi Share Share Giorgi Rukhadze, founder of the Centre for Strategic Analysis, commented on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s assertion that a major impediment to Armenia’s integration into the European Union is the standstill in…
Chechnya’s Kadyrov condemns what he describes as a treacherous attack on Iran during Ramadan. Photo: officials Ramzan Kadyrov, Head of Chechnya, has strongly condemned the US and Israel’s actions regarding Iran, labeling them a ‘treacherous attack’ targeting the Islamic world during the holy month. He also expressed his sorrow over the assassination of Iran’s former…
The debate in the European Parliament centered on the situation in georgia, specifically addressing political repression and the detention of political prisoners under the Georgian Dream regime. Concerns were raised regarding the treatment of opposition figures, journalists, and civil society activists, with accusations of a politically motivated crackdown. Transparency International highlighted new legislation criminalizing critical…
Azerbaijan’s president, Ilham Aliyev, held discussions with European Council President António Costa in Baku on Wednesday. This official visit underscored growing cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union. A joint statement, comprising fifteen key points, emerged from the talks, emphasizing the importance of the relationship amidst regional instability. The statement highlighted Azerbaijan’s role as a…
The European Council president, António Costa, undertook a significant visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the war in Iran. This trip, announced several days prior, aimed to solidify Azerbaijan as a “strategically important partner” for the European Union. The agenda centered on diversifying energy sources and addressing the escalating crisis in the Middle…
Two oil tankers faced attack in Iraqi waters on Wednesday night, with one vessel reportedly carrying over 20 Georgian crew members. Reuters reported the incident, citing multiple sources, suggesting explosive-laden boats originating from Iran conducted the assault. Iraqi port officials identified the targeted tankers as Safesea Vishnu and Zefyros. An Indian crew member aboard Safesea…
Georgian Parliament cleared of encampments following a year of demonstrations by Mariam Nikuradze (Updated: about 1 hour ago) Darejan Tskhvitaria, a Georgian protester who maintained a tent outside parliament for nearly a year, was detained by police for questioning following a small fire within one of the tents during the night. Upon her return, she…
Pashinyan has confirmed the resignation of the head of the Armenian Genocide Memorial following her provision of a book concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to US Vice President JD Vance. During a press briefing on Thursday, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Edita Gzoyan, director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Foundation, of violating government foreign policy. He…