On April 1st, Azerbaijan’s external economic standing was assessed as remarkably stable, notwithstanding the challenges stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. An ING Group-produced macroeconomic analysis of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) highlighted several key influences impacting the region. These included elevated fuel prices, a diminishing global willingness to take investment risks, possible…
On April 1st, Maria Sacharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced that Moscow was not engaged in discussions with Astana or Yerevan concerning the transfer of the railway operation concession to Kazakhstan. She made this declaration during a press conference. Sacharova referenced statements made by Russian Minister of Transport, Andrei Nikitin,…
Black Sea Petroleum (BSP), the operator of the Kulevi oil refinery in Georgia, is focused on transitioning away from utilizing Russian crude. Davit Potskhveria, co-founder and CEO of the company, detailed this shift during an interview with Business Media Georgia. Initially, BSP processed oil sourced from Russia, but now the firm is aggressively expanding its…
Nikol Paschinjan, the Armenian Prime Minister, undertook a working trip to Russia on April 1st. Upon arrival at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport, he was greeted by the deputy russian minister, Mikhail Galuzin. The visit marked a significant opportunity for bilateral discussions. Subsequently, Prime Minister Paschinjan engaged in a meeting with Vladimir Putin, the President of the…
On April 1st, a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, a military aircraft belonging to the United States Air Force, landed at Tbilisi International Airport following a journey from Germany. The flight lasted approximately thirty minutes before departing again. The US Embassy released a statement regarding this routine operation, asserting that such air transport movements are standard…
Armenia is gearing up for parliamentary elections slated for June 7, 2026, and significant involvement from civil society organizations is anticipated in public affairs. These elections represent far more than simple political contests; they rigorously assess the performance of governmental institutions, the trustworthiness of public data, and the effectiveness of oversight processes. The Central Election…
Georgia’s Public Defender reports no criminal charges against law enforcement for mistreatment of protesters during 2024 anti-government demonstrations. A recent report by the Public Defender’s Office, covering the year 2025, detailed numerous concerns including the treatment of demonstrators, restrictive legislation enacted by the Georgian Dream party, instances of femicide, poverty, and issues surrounding social protection,…
Moldova’s ruling party rejected a visit to Tbilisi due to strained bilateral relations with Georgia, according to OC Media. The decision followed a recent trip by a Moldovan parliamentary delegation, led by pro-Russian lawmaker Bogdan Țîrdea and former President Igor Dodon, as part of a friendship group between the two legislatures. Speaker Igor Grosu of…
Armenia 03.04.2026 Why Journalists Are Leaving the Profession: Three Personal Stories from Armenia Gayane Mkrtchyan Yerevan Share Share The increasing trend in Armenia is the departure of experienced journalists from their profession. We investigated the reasons behind this shift, speaking directly with those involved. Several have transitioned to new careers, while others continue their search….
Chechen authorities are issuing stark warnings, threatening to compel individuals with tinted car windows to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Magomed Muzaev, the head of the Duba-Yurt administration in Chechnya, voiced these demands in a recently released audio recording. The recording, obtained and circulated by the Chechen opposition movement NIYSO, reveals Muzaev urging…