Azerbaijan 06.04.2026 Meydan TV trial in Azerbaijan: judge intervenes at mention of Heydar Aliyev’s name Baku Share Share Trial in Meydan TV case in Azerbaijan Another court hearing in the case of the popular online outlet Meydan TV was held at the Baku Court for Serious Crimes on April 3. Judge Ayten Aliyeva invited the…
Azerbaijan-Georgia 06.04.2026 Georgia expels Azerbaijani opposition journalist: timeline and questions over Afgan Sadygov’s case Tbilisi Share Share Photo: Publika On the night of 4 April, Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadygov was detained at his home in Tbilisi. A court hearing was held the same night, at which a judge ordered his expulsion from Georgia. The decision…
Azerbaijan-Armenia-Georgia 06.04.2026 Latest news in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, summary. Live Baku, Tbilisi, Yerevan Live 21 minutes ago 6 Apr 2026 Monday, 6 April, Azerbaijan. 3 days ago 3 Apr 2026 Top stories in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia from 30 March-3 April, 2026 Share Daily morning roundup: news from Georgia , Azerbaijan , Armenia . Top…
Afgan Sadigov Georgia to deport Journalist Afgan Sadigov to Azerbaijan following late night arrest by Mikheil Gvadzabia (Updated: 11 minutes ago ) • 5 min read Share ▲ Afgan Sadigov protesting at the trial of Georgian journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli in May 2025. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media A court in Georgia has ordered the deportation of…
The OSCE rapporteur, Patricia Gzhebik, described Georgia’s response to a portion of the Moscow Mechanism report as “particularly hostile.” She emphasized that the report’s purpose was not to initiate legal disputes or advance any political agenda. Gzhebik, the author of the report concerning Georgia, urged the Georgian Dream to repeal restrictive laws and called for…
Armenia could become a small transit hub: economist on developments around iran JAMnews Yerevan An economist is assessing Armenia’s evolving role in the economy, influenced by ongoing events in Iran and the broader Middle East. Agasi Tavadayan highlights a significant influx of capital originating from Iran, the Gulf states, and Russia. This shift presents both…
Georgia is facing increasing scrutiny regarding the treatment of stray dogs. Recent reports suggest the Georgian government may be secretly euthanizing street animals, including cremation in Gori. Salome Partsvania, a local activist, documented the situation, beginning with the capture of 65 stray dogs by the National Food Agency on March 30th, ostensibly for vaccination. Many…
The Georgian state council has rejected a request for early release for mzia amaghlobeli, founder of Batumelebi and Netgazeti. The appeal, submitted by the administration of Rustavi Prison, cited her good conduct and lack of prior convictions, despite their earlier assertion that she “acknowledges the fact that happened but does not consider it a criminal…
The Supreme Court of Daghestan has issued sentences in absentia against three individuals linked to the October 2023 antisemitic riot at Makhachkala airport. The rulings, delivered on April 2, 2026, concerned those accused of organizing the disturbance. Ex-MP Ilya Ponomarev, preacher Israel Akhmednabiev, known as Abu Umar Sasitlinsky, and activist Abakar Abakarov received these sentences….
Georgia’s annual inflation has slowed to 4.3%, driven largely by rising prices for food and services. The National Statistics Office (GEOSTAT) reported an 0.8% increase in inflation during March. This deceleration is primarily attributed to a 7.5% year-on-year rise in food prices, which previously saw increases of 9-10% annually. Despite this, the impact of escalating…