Trump Tower Planned for Tbilisi, Set to Be City’s Tallest Building Tbilisi, Georgia – April 20, 2026 – A planned “Trump Tower” development in Tbilisi, Georgia, is poised to become the city’s tallest building. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Donald Trump’s business holding and its partners are undertaking the project,…
Adam Kadyrov Receives Commemorative Medal in Chechnya By Elizaveta Chukharova • 3 min read Share ▲ Grozny, Chechnya – Adam Kadyrov, the 18-year-old son of Chechen Head Ramzan Kadyrov and Secretary of Chechnya’s Security Council, was awarded a commemorative medal honoring the 20th anniversary of the ‘North’ (Sever) Special Motorized Regiment named after his grandfather,…
Azerbaijan’s Religious Landscape Under Soviet Control – 1956-1959 During the late 1950s, the Soviet Union implemented coordinated anti-religious campaigns alongside efforts to suppress American jazz and youth subcultures. This strategy was particularly evident in Azerbaijan, as detailed by Azerbaijani historian Jamil Hasanli in his series, “Religion in Soviet Azerbaijan: Between Allah and the KGB.” Following…
Caucasus Daily Brief – A New Initiative from OC Media OC Media is launching a membership program designed to bolster independent journalism focused on the Caucasus region. The initiative, titled “The Caucasus Daily Brief,” will provide subscribers with exclusive access to in-depth reporting and analysis. This new program offers members a range of benefits, including…
Freedom House Report Identifies Georgia Among Countries Utilizing Transnational Repression Tactics Tbilisi, Georgia – Freedom House has identified Georgia as one of a growing number of countries employing transnational repression tactics, according to a special report released in 2026. The organization’s findings indicate an expansion of states utilizing this approach, adding Georgia to a list…
Georgia Remains ‘Frontline’ in Global Fight, Congressman Wilson Says Tbilisi, Georgia – US Republican Congressman Joe Wilson has asserted that Georgia remains a strategically vital country within the South Caucasus, increasingly positioned as a frontline in the global struggle against authoritarian regimes. In an exclusive Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty interview, Wilson emphasized the importance of…
Regional Developments: Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia – April 20, 2026 Recent developments across the South Caucasus and wider regional diplomacy include discussions surrounding a potential peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, facilitated by Turkey. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated Turkey anticipates a swift signing of the agreement, emphasizing its importance for regional stability and the…
Abkhazia Prosecutor’s Office Under Scrutiny Following Information Leak Sukhum – Abkhazia’s Prosecutor General’s Office is facing scrutiny following accusations of leaking information to anonymous social media channels. The allegations surfaced during a parliamentary committee meeting concerning a request to strip opposition leader Kan Kvarchia of his parliamentary immunity. Kvarchia stated that pro-government Telegram channels had…
Here’s a rewritten news article, approximately 250 words in length, adhering to your guidelines: Trump Organisation Announces 70-Story Tower in Tbilisi The Trump Organisation has announced plans to construct Trump Tower Tbilisi, a 70-storey skyscraper in the Georgian capital, in a joint venture with several local and international partners. The project, slated for construction in…
Tbilisi Residents Demand Funding for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Tbilisi, Georgia – Thousands of participants took part in a pro-European march on April 18, 2026, focusing on the urgent need for state funding to provide medication for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The annual demonstration, marking the 507th day of continuous protests, centered around the…