The ongoing situation in armenia, azerbaijan, and georgia continues to develop with recent news updates. Live coverage is available from Baku, Tbilisi, and Yerevan. On Monday, March 16th, the opposition in armenia criticized Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for stating that the country’s Declaration of Independence constitutes a declaration of conflict. Pashinyan announced plans for public…
Georgia Faces Human Rights Crisis: OSCE Mechanism Activated Tbilisi – A concerning assessment of the human rights situation in Georgia has prompted the activation of the OSCE Moscow Mechanism on March 15, 2026. The report, compiled by the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) and published under the auspices of the Organization for Security and Co-operation…
Georgia faced significant food problems within its prison system, highlighted by a Radio Liberty investigation. Eight days after the report detailing systemic issues and hundreds of violations, the penitentiary service terminated its long-term contract with Ili Group. The investigation revealed that the service had been aware of these violations for years, yet Ili Group received…
Thousands participated in a recurring Saturday demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, on March 14, 2026, urging the Georgian Dream party to reinstate the nation’s commitment to European integration. This marked day 472 of sustained protests. The event focused on supporting “prisoners of conscience,” individuals arrested and convicted during the ongoing demonstrations. Many attendees carried images of…
Abkhazia, 14.03.2026 – An Abkhaz model has achieved international recognition, participating in a prestigious Chanel fashion show. Aditsa Berzenia, a 24-year-old Abkhaz model, has been officially designated as a face for the renowned brand. She presented at Chanel’s haute couture show held within the Grand Palais in Paris, and also contributed to the advertising campaign…
The Armenian government faced a significant controversy in March 2026 when the director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, Edita Gzoyan, was dismissed. For several days, public discussion centered on the reasons for her departure, with the museum’s board of trustees citing construction work at the memorial complex as a key factor. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan…
Georgia’s government dismissed the critical OSCE Moscow Mechanism report, labeling it biased. The report, nearly 217 pages long, details a deterioration in human rights and fundamental freedoms in Georgia since early 2024, highlighting issues such as persecution, repression of dissent, and restrictive legislation. It identifies a “pattern” of violence and describes instances approaching “on the…
Azerbaijan has introduced draft laws aiming to control the creation and distribution of artificial intelligence-generated content. The proposed legislation, submitted to the Parliament, seeks to criminalize the production of sexually explicit material using AI without consent, carrying potential prison sentences of up to seven years. Another key provision mandates that all AI-generated content must be…
The georgia government has modified its previous plan to prohibit the importation of vehicles over six years old. Following a February announcement, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze revealed adjustments to the strategy. Instead of a complete ban, georgia is implementing a significantly higher customs clearance fee. The new regulation establishes an excise tax of 4.5 Georgian…
The Daghestani health ministry was subjected to a raid as part of an ongoing anti-corruption inquiry. Led by figures including Health Minister Yaroslav Glazov, the operation involved the seizure of documents from the ministry’s offices. This occurred two weeks following the removal of Glazov’s brother, Kirill Glazov, from his parliamentary position due to alleged corruption…