Georgia’s demographic situation in 2025 remains concerning, as revealed by recent data from Geostat. The country continues to experience a negative natural increase, with the number of deaths surpassing births for the fifth consecutive year. In 2025, 37,867 children were born, while 44,319 people passed away. The death rate increased by 0.8% compared to 2024,…
Armenia experienced a notable 7.2% GDP growth in 2025, according to preliminary data, signaling an increase in living standards. This expansion was largely fueled by sectors including construction, finance, information technology, real estate, and trade. Key contributors were construction (1.5%) and financial activities (1.3%). However, a significant decline of approximately 29% in foreign trade turnover…
The UK Parliament released a new report concerning disinformation, specifically addressing the situation in georgia. The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Commons sharply criticizes the policies of the Georgian Dream government, citing delays in EU integration, restrictions on opposition, and the spread of disinformation. This document identifies parallels between Georgian Dream’s actions and…
The Georgian Dream’s parliamentary chair, Shalva Papuashvili, commented on nato-georgia relations, stating that reports regarding georgia in nato’s 2025 assessment primarily reflect internal challenges within the alliance rather than georgia’s own actions. The report detailed nato’s review of its partnership with georgia following the 2024 elections, including adjustments to the NATO-Georgia Substantial Package and revised…
Plans are underway to relocate a 5.5-kilometre section of the gas pipeline supplying Armenia with Russian gas via Georgia, situated on the Armenian-Georgian border. Armenia requested this relocation, and a formal application has been submitted to Georgia’s Ministry of Environment. The move aims to address concerns regarding the pipeline’s location within the border area of…
The North Caucasus region consistently demonstrates the lowest war casualties among Russian forces, challenging prevalent assumptions. An analysis conducted by Memorial, utilizing data from Mediazona and the BBC, reveals significantly lower death rates compared to other areas within Russia. The investigation, examining confirmed deaths through February 2026, estimates a total of 194,498 fatalities, rising to…
A Georgian company, George Oil Ltd., has finalized an agreement to import coal and other materials subject to Western sanctions originating from the russian-occupied Ukrainian region of Donetsk. Valerian Kochiashvili, the company’s owner, confirmed the deals to Georgian media, stating the coal would be utilized domestically in Georgia alongside sales to India and Turkey. Initial…
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has asserted that the Nagorno-Karabakh Army did not engage in combat during the September 2023 offensive that resulted in the region’s surrender. Citing intelligence data, Pashinyan claimed the narrative of “fighting to the end” was a “myth.” This statement was delivered during his weekly press briefing. Despite this assertion, the Pashinyan…
The Georgian government intends to close portions of Rustaveli avenue for several months for a planned “renovation” project. Deputy Mayor of Tbilisi, Giorgi Tkemaladze, announced the commencement of the work in May. This avenue has been a central location for daily demonstrations against the government for nearly 500 days. Following reports of canceled tenders –…
Aishat Baimuradova’s remains were interred in Yerevan months following her tragic death at the hands of Gunef Yedic. The 23-year-old Chechen woman was laid to rest on Friday at Nubarashen cemetery, facilitated by Armenia’s Investigative Committee, according to NC SOS Crisis Group, an organization assisting vulnerable individuals fleeing abuse in the North Caucasus. Her family…