The Armenian government is set to determine the future of the $500,000 Zayed Prize awarded to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. JAMNEWS reports this from Yerevan. Pashinyan’s prize money, received as part of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, will be transferred to the state budget. Pashinyan and the President of Azerbaijan jointly received the $1…
At the 50th plenary session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, a new political group, “Patriots for Europe in Congress,” was established. This group unites representatives from six nations – Georgia (represented by the Georgian Dream party), Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Spain. Anna…
The former Armenian president, Serzh Sargsyan, and his Republican Party will not contest the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. This decision follows a thorough analysis by the party, which has governed Armenia for nearly two decades under Sargsyan’s leadership. He previously served as president and prime minister from 2008 until his forced resignation during the 2018…
Georgia, February 4, 2026 – Approximately 379,957 children are registered within Georgia’s Unified Database of Socially Vulnerable Families, representing roughly 10% of the nation’s population of around 3.9 million. These figures were detailed in a recent report by the ombudsman, examining human rights and freedoms. The report indicates that 278,639 children receive a subsistence allowance,…
As Armenia prepares for crucial parliamentary elections in June, tensions have escalated with increasingly harsh rhetoric from all sides. A prevailing sense, actively promoted by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian opposition, frames this election as an existential moment. Security concerns, the ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan, and shifting alliances with Russia and the West…
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s tactics ahead of Armenia’s upcoming elections are generating significant concerns. His assertions that the opposition intends to initiate a new war with Azerbaijan risk legitimizing potentially undemocratic and unconstitutional actions. Tigran Grigoryan reports on this developing situation. With just two months remaining before the parliamentary elections, Armenia’s main political forces are…
A criminal investigation is underway in Vladikavkaz against Gennady Kadzov, a 64-year-old coach formerly associated with the ARS combat sports club and previously holding the position of president of the National Karate Federation of North Ossetia–Alania. Authorities suspect Kadzov of committing indecent acts involving underage female students. According to reports from the BAZA Telegram channel,…
A criminal investigation is underway in Vladikavkaz against Gennady Kadzov, a 64-year-old coach formerly associated with the ARS combat sports club and previously holding the position of president of the National Karate Federation of North Ossetia–Alania. Authorities suspect Kadzov of committing indecent acts involving underage female students. According to information from Telegram channel BAZA, citing…
The Council of Europe has issued a strongly worded resolution concerning georgia, expressing serious concerns about the state of local democracy within the nation. Ninety-seven members supported the resolution, while twelve voted against, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The resolution cites rapid democratic backsliding, one-party dominance in local authorities, and the failure to implement…
Georgia’s EU U-Turn: The Hidden Toll on Women Protesters In Georgia, where traditional gender roles persist, many women activists face a significant, often unseen, burden. These women juggle the demands of childcare, household duties, and the fight for their children’s future, highlighting the personal sacrifices inherent in sustained civic engagement. Nino Tsverava and Nino Shubitidze…