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March 2026

International Press Institute: ‘New laws in Georgia threaten to paralyse independent media’

Hayk Grigoryan22 mins

Georgia 11.03.2026 International Press Institute: ‘New laws in Georgia threaten to paralyse independent media’ Tbilisi Share Share The International Press Institute (IPI) has issued a sharp critique of a recently adopted legislative package by the Parliament of Georgia. This package significantly restricts the receipt of international funding and cooperation with international partners, introducing potential criminal…

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Armenia’s opposition reportedly planning to bus in voters from Russia for parliamentary election

Nune Gevorgyan12 mins

Armenia faces concerns ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7th, as an unnamed political opposition group is reportedly planning to transport voters from Russia. An independent election observation group, Independent Observer, has warned of this activity, citing the booking of numerous buses and minibuses primarily for the period ending May 31st through June…

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More than 2,500 ‘terrorists’ reportedly killed in the North Caucasus since 2006

Hayk Grigoryan02 mins

Over 2,500 militants have been killed in the north Caucasus since 2006, alongside approximately 5,000 individuals detained as alleged accomplices, according to Aleksandr Bortnikov, Chair of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee and head of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB). Speaking to Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Bortnikov highlighted extensive training undertaken by many of these “well-armed militants,” often…

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Daghestani media outlet decries rumours Israelis are being relocated to Daghestan

Tigran Sargsyan12 mins

The Daghestani news agency, RIA Derbent, has filed complaints with several Russian law enforcement agencies regarding the proliferation of false posts circulating under its name. Editor-in-chief Milrad Fatullayev addressed the Investigative Committee of Russia, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Security Service (FSB), and Russia’s Communications Service, expressing serious concerns…

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Circassian Özdemir wins race for Minister-President of Germany’s Baden-Würrtemberg

Ani Khachatryan12 mins

Cem Özdemir, a German politician of Circassian heritage, will become the next Minister-President of baden, following his Green party’s narrow victory in the state elections on March 8th. The Greens formed a coalition with Chancellor Fredrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the southwestern state, which is Germany’s third-largest. This alliance successfully countered the far-right…

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Opinion: What defines main line of political struggle in Abkhazia today

Nune Gevorgyan22 mins

Politics in Abkhazia – March 11, 2026 Opinion: Defining the Central Political Struggle in Abkhazia Today, Sukhum Abkhazia is currently attempting to revise its electoral system, shifting from a majoritarian model to a mixed (majoritarian-proportional) one. This change has ignited debate, with supporters and opponents existing within both the government and opposition groups. A Civic…

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OSCE delegation blocked from meeting detained protesters during Georgia visit

Nune Gevorgyan02 mins

The osce delegation’s visit to georgia in march 2026 was marked by a significant setback. Despite prior efforts to arrange meetings, the international group was denied access to detained protesters during their stay. This occurred shortly after the osce’s Moscow mechanism was activated, establishing a fact-finding mission to investigate alleged democratic regression within the country….

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Nakhchivan loses autonomy in new constitutional amendments

Nune Gevorgyan02 mins

The exclave of nakhchivan has lost significant autonomy following new constitutional amendments approved by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The changes, enacted on Tuesday, dramatically reduce the region’s self-governance and increase presidential control over its administration. For many years, nakhchivan and its approximately 500,000 residents enjoyed a considerable degree of independence. However, these amendments introduce an…

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OSCE Parliamentary Assembly calls on Georgia’s political forces to restore dialogue

Suren Karapetyan12 mins

The osce parliamentary assembly concluded a visit to georgia, expressing serious concerns regarding the lack of political dialogue within the country. The delegation highlighted this absence as a significant obstacle to stability and the resolution of georgia’s challenges. They voiced deep worry over recently adopted legislation, noting its broad scope threatens citizen participation in public…

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