Mikheil Lomtadze secured the top position on Forbes’ list of Georgia’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, while Bidzina Ivanishvili held the second place. This ranking, compiled by Mikheil Gvadzabia for Forbes Georgia, highlighted a significant disparity in wealth. The list, published on Tuesday, included a diverse group of individuals, encompassing political figures and largely unknown businesspeople. At the…
Pashinyan’s actions regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh situation have ignited considerable controversy. Last Sunday, social media in Armenia reacted strongly after Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan labeled displaced Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians “runaways” during a contentious exchange in the Yerevan metro with refugee Armine Mosiyan. This comment followed Azerbaijan’s final offensive in September 2023, after a nine-month blockade, leading to…
Following a surge in traffic incidents, the region of Karachay–Cherkessia will implement a new safety initiative. Local authorities have decided to hold sermons at mosques throughout the republic, addressing critical road safety concerns. This action follows a recent roundtable discussion involving the regional traffic police and the Muftiate of Karachay–Cherkessia. The meeting, organized by the…
Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry and border service have consistently reported drug operations over the past two years, frequently highlighting connections to the Islamic Republic of Iran. Analysis of data from January 2024 to December 2025 reveals a pattern of seizures and arrests, often involving large consignments of narcotics – ranging from 10 to 50 kilograms –…
Nikita Zhuravel, a man convicted of burning a Quran and treason, has seemingly vanished during a prison transfer. Since December 24, 2025, his whereabouts remain unknown, according to his lawyer, Andrei Sabinin, who appealed to the Russian Presidential Council for Human Rights, Eva Mekacheva. Zhuravel was transferred from Moscow towards the end of December, and…
Adam Kadyrov made his initial public appearance following a serious car accident, marking his first sighting since reports surfaced in January. The Chechen Head, Ramzan Kadyrov, released a video on Wednesday showing his 18-year-old son, Adam Kadyrov, attending a meeting with Chechen security officials. Adam Kadyrov was present in his role as head of the…
Russia dispatched 300 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to Iran through Azerbaijan in March 2026, according to reports. This shipment, comprised of medical supplies, marked the initial delivery of aid from Russia to Iran since the commencement of the conflict almost a month prior. The cargo arrived in Azerbaijan via a train originating from Russia, as…
Georgia and Russia maintain an interest in constructive relations, according to statements made by Maria Zakharova. The Russian Foreign Ministry indicated its willingness to deepen ties with Georgia, with Zakharova noting that the Georgian side also expressed a similar desire. Despite the lack of formal diplomatic connections, both sides recognize the value of people-to-people interactions…
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Armenia’s parliament recently approved the appointment of Vladimir Vardanyan as a judge of the constitutional court, sparking concern from numerous NGOs. The former ruling party member, who previously chaired the parliamentary committee on state and legal affairs, resigned his parliamentary mandate a week prior to the vote. He also departed from the Civil Contract party,…