Mikheil Lomtadze tops Forbes list of wealthiest Georgians, Ivanishvili in second place

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…

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Democracy is also about tolerance — something Pashinyan appears to lack

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…

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Karachay–Cherkessia mosques to deliver sermons on road safety after rising accidents

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…

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Why is Iran often mentioned? Azerbaijan’s Interior Ministry and border service drug operations over two years

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 –…

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Man beaten by Adam Kadyrov for burning Quran ‘disappears’ during prison transfer

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…

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‘Georgia also appears interested in constructive relations with Russia,’ says Maria Zakharova

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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Former ruling party MP becomes Constitutional Court judge in Armenia, NGOs warn of risks

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,…

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