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Ex-president Ter-Petrosyan accuses government of cutting his power and water for political reasons

Nune Gevorgyan12 mins

Levon Ter-Petrosyan, the former president, alleges that the Armenian government is deliberately disrupting his power supply and water service as a politically motivated act. The accusations stem from Ter-Petrosyan’s repeated calls for an opposition coalition, involving Russian-Armenian tycoon Samvel Karapetyan. His office reported on Monday that electricity and water to his residence and office had…

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Meydan TV case in Azerbaijan: ‘If I wrote paid articles, I would choose local officials, not foreigners’

Vardan Mkrtchyan22 mins

The Meydan TV case in Azerbaijan continued on March 16, 2026, at the Baku Court for Grave Crimes. Judge Ayten Aliyeva presided over the seventh hearing involving journalists Aytaj Tapdig, Khayala Agayeva, and Aysel Umudova, who claimed to have been forcibly brought to court. The journalists stated they had declined to resist and remained in…

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GYLA ‘temporarily suspends’ free legal aid, citing Georgian Dream laws

Narek Hovhannisyan22 mins

The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (Gyla) has announced a temporary suspension of its long-standing free legal aid program, citing restrictive legislation passed by the ruling Georgian Dream party. The decision, made on March 14th, impacts a program that has provided support to over 1.3 million individuals across 31 years. Gyla stated that this initiative had…

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Azerbaijan sentences French national to 10 years in prison on spying charges

Tigran Sargsyan02 mins

Azerbaijan has sentenced a French national to ten years in prison on accusations of espionage. Martin Ryan, formerly the general director of the food distribution company Merkorama, was convicted by an Azerbaijani court and given this sentence. Simultaneously, an Azerbaijani national, Azad Mammadli, was convicted of treason and received a twelve-year prison term, according to…

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Google Translate logs expose Russian plot against relatives of Chechen opposition leader Zakaev

Hayk Grigoryan22 mins

The investigation into a planned Russian operation revealed a plot targeting the relatives of a Chechen opposition leader. According to reports, a former FSB agent, Denis Alimov, was detained in Colombia following accusations of conspiring to kidnap or murder Russian dissidents. The US Attorney’s Office stated that Alimov, a 42-year-old individual, was arrested on February…

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Is Armenia’s ‘strategic brand’ of democracy at risk?

Suren Karapetyan12 mins

Armenia’s ‘strategic brand’ of democracy faces scrutiny? Recent concerns suggest whether Armenia’s established identity as a ‘strategic brand’ of democracy is under threat. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan repeatedly emphasized that Armenia’s democratic path represents a crucial strategic choice, particularly following the 2018 Velvet Revolution. Pashinyan consistently presented ‘democracy’ as the government’s primary achievement, citing the…

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Georgia sentences former Deputy Economy Minister to 10 years on corruption charges

Nune Gevorgyan12 mins

The georgia judicial system has sentenced Romeo Mikautadze, a former deputy minister, to ten years in prison following corruption charges. Judge Nino Galustashvili, who previously oversaw trials of anti-government demonstrators, delivered the verdict on Monday. As part of the ruling, Mikautadze’s assets were seized, encompassing a residence in Spain, a property in Mtskheta, and three…

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How does the hippo that survived the 2015 Tbilisi flood live now? Video from Tbilisi Zoo

Mariam Galstyan12 mins

The hippo, Begi, continues his life at the Tbilisi Zoo. A recent video from the zoo, shared by JAMnews, offers a glimpse into his daily routine. Begi spends the majority of his time submerged in water, emerging only when his caretaker, Davit Kalandadze, approaches for feeding time. He’s a particular enthusiast for snacks, with a…

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Monday, 16 March 2026

Hayk Grigoryan12 mins

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Opinion: After Moscow Mechanism report, Georgia is unlikely to ban opposition parties

Tigran Sargsyan02 mins

Georgia is unlikely to enact a ban on opposition parties following the release of the Moscow Mechanism report. Analyst Paata Zakareishvili stated the report’s recommendations are “remarkably strict,” warning that failure by Georgian Dream to comply could lead to legal action by other states. He emphasized the report provides clear instruments for response should the…

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