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Germany, France and Poland express concern over repressive laws in Georgia

Narek Hovhannisyan12 mins

Georgia’s parliament recently passed controversial legislation, sparking concern from key international partners. Germany, France, and Poland have jointly voiced their worries regarding the new laws enacted on March 4th. These nations, collectively known as the Weimar Triangle, released a statement expressing serious reservations about the significant restrictions placed on foreign funding and political engagement within…

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ISFED: How two sanctioned Georgian TV channels circumvent social media advertising restrictions

Vardan Mkrtchyan12 mins

Georgia 12.03.2026: ISFED Reports Channel Circumvention Tbilisi – Following the imposition of UK sanctions, two prominent georgian television channels, Imedi and POSTV, have been observed attempting to bypass social media advertising restrictions. The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) has documented this activity, revealing that both channels experienced difficulties promoting content on Meta…

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Azerbaijani journalist ends hunger strike after jail retracts meeting restrictions

Vardan Mkrtchyan12 mins

Fatima Movlamli, a detained Azerbaijani journalist, concluded her hunger strike on Tuesday following a change in regulations by Elnur Ismailov, the director of the Baku Pretrial Detention Centre. Ismailov reportedly rescinded a new policy requiring all meetings to occur through a protective glass partition. Movlamli was initially arrested in February 2025 as part of a…

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Daghestani media outlet decries rumours Israelis are being relocated to Daghestan

Tigran Sargsyan12 mins

The Daghestani news agency, RIA Derbent, has filed complaints with several Russian law enforcement agencies regarding the proliferation of false posts circulating under its name. Editor-in-chief Milrad Fatullayev addressed the Investigative Committee of Russia, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Security Service (FSB), and Russia’s Communications Service, expressing serious concerns…

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Explainer | How Pashinyan is working to topple Catholicos Karekin II

Aram Abrahamyan22 mins

As parliamentary elections approached, tensions escalated between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian Apostolic Church. Arshaluys Barseghyan reported on this ongoing conflict. Historically, the Armenian Apostolic Church, a cornerstone of national identity dating back to 301 when Armenia adopted Christianity, maintained close ties with previous Armenian leaders. However, under Nikol Pashinyan, relations shifted,…

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Chechen leader emphasizes continuous efforts to return soldiers

Tigran Sargsyan11 mins

The first significant prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine occurred on February 6th, 2026, resulting in the safe return of 157 Russian servicemen. This included 20 individuals from the Chechen Republic. During the official announcement, Ramsan Kadyrov, the leader of the Chechen Republic, communicated his satisfaction via his Telegram channel. He and his team had…

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‘Let them bang their heads against the wall’: Armenia’s government reacts to proposal to join Russia’s Union State

Nune Gevorgyan02 mins

Armenia reacted with strong opposition to a proposal to join Russia’s Union State. Former Nagorno-Karabakh security council secretary Vitaly Balasanyan suggested aligning Armenia with the Union, mirroring the Soviet Union, sparking outrage from the ruling Civil Contract party. Deputy Speaker Ruben Rubinyan vehemently denounced Balasanyan, accusing him of betraying Armenia and advocating for a future…

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Visit of European Council president to Baku amid war in Iran: what does European Union want?

Armen Hakobyan12 mins

The European Council president, António Costa, undertook a significant visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, amidst ongoing tensions surrounding the war in Iran. This trip, announced several days prior, aimed to solidify Azerbaijan as a “strategically important partner” for the European Union. The agenda centered on diversifying energy sources and addressing the escalating crisis in the Middle…

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Opinion: Pashinyan is right — Armenia’s path to the European Union will become harder if Georgia remains in its current state

Nune Gevorgyan02 mins

Pashinyan is correct – Armenia’s journey toward the European Union will face increased challenges if Georgia persists in its current state. Tbilisi Share Share Giorgi Rukhadze, founder of the Centre for Strategic Analysis, commented on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s assertion that a major impediment to Armenia’s integration into the European Union is the standstill in…

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Azerbaijan has summoned the Russian ambassador over Zatulins remarks

Hayk Grigoryan01 mins

Mikhail Yevdokimov, Russia’s exceptional ambassador to Azerbaijan, has been appointed to the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This appointment occurred alongside a significant event: a formal protest note was presented to him during a meeting. The situation arose following a contentious statement delivered on February 5th by Konstantin Satulin. Satulin, the first deputy chairman of…

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