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POLITICS1d agoGeorgia's European dream left in limboTwo years ago in Georgia, tens of thousands of pro-European protesters rallied against the disputed results of the October 2024 parliamentary election, which was officially won by the ruling Georgian Dream party. A few weeks later, the authorities announced the suspension of the country's European Union accession process. Despite an ongoing crackdown, smaller-scale protests continue every day in the capital Tbilisi.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoAzerbaijan, Georgia sign cooperation documents in SignagiSignagi, October 30, AZERTAC On October 30, a signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the 11th meeting of the Azerbaijan–Georgia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in Signagi. Shahin Baghirov, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee, and Mamuka Baratashvili, Deputy Minister of Finance of Georgia and Head of the Revenue Service, signed the Protocol between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of Georgia on the practical functioning of the Silk Road–Abreshumis Gza joint international road border checkpoint. Goshgar Tahmazli, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s Food Safety Agency (AQTA), and Giorgi Iakobashvili, Head of the National Food Agency under Georgia’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, signed two memorandums of understanding on cooperation between the agencies in the fields of plant quarantine and protection, and veterinary services. Khatayi Azizov Special correspondentazertag_az · azerbaijan
POLITICS1d agoGeorgia’s Constitutional Court suspends opposition party ban hearings until November 9Georgia’s Constitutional Court will suspend hearings in the case seeking to ban opposition parties next week and resume proceedings on November 9. The suspension comes as the court prepares to mark its 30th anniversary. To celebrate the occasion, it will host an international conference at the Hilton hotel in Batumi. The court will pay GEL […]georgiatoday · georgia
BUSINESSOct 23Soviet-Era Sanatoriums Go Up For Sale In Georgia, But There's A CatchTen sanatoriums in the crumbling resort town of Tskaltubo are under the hammer, years after billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili vowed to purchase and restore the famed properties.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 22Can Georgia’s Ruling Party Outlaw Its Rivals?RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 20Georgia Faces New Test As Court Weighs Ban On 5 Opposition PartiesGeorgia’s Constitutional Court will begin hearings on October 21 on a case seeking to ban five opposition parties that together have won hundreds of thousands of votes. The proceedings mark another critical test for the country’s multiparty democracy, with a final ruling potentially to come later.RFE/RL
POLITICSOct 15Georgian opposition announces protests as court considers party ban bidThe Georgian opposition has announced protests as a court considers a bid to ban a political party, indicating potential political unrest regarding democratic processes.news.az · Azerbaijan
BUSINESSOct 13Rent spikes in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee fearing mobilisationMonthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.EuroNews [en]
WORLDOct 11Couples looking to have children often turn to surrogacy agencies in Georgia without understanding the hidden costsGeorgia became a hub for surrogate pregnancies after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. DW spoke with parents, and those who wanted to become parents, about the hidden costs of a booming industry.DW News [en]
WORLDOct 6Georgian couple stopped trying to board flight to Tel Aviv with fake passportsMan and woman had false documents saying there were IsraelisANSA [en]
WORLDOct 6« They form their own communities and don't even try to integrate with the local population »: the Georgian city of Batumi faces an influx of RussiansVU D’AILLEURS - En l’espace d’une décennie, la population de l’agglomération est passée de 152 000 à 235 000 habitants. C’est la plus forte progression démographique enregistrée dans l’ensemble des communes de ce pays de 3,9 millions d’habitants.Le Figaro International
WORLDSep 27New Georgian Publication Captures The Caucasus As It Was, Two Centuries AgoTwo hundred years after the publication of a book by Jacques Francois Gamba that captured life in the Caucasus in the early 1800s, the work has been published in the Georgian language for the first time.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 25DW shows solidarity with Georgians' commitment to democracyCultural and media professionals in Georgia remain under threat. A DW panel brings together insiders who share their hopes and fears.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 24Russians are leaving the country again amid fears of another mobilization. In Georgia, Serbia, and Armenia, the housing rush has already begun.Since the summer of 2026, rumors have been circulating in Russia that the authorities might announce a new wave of mobilization. Vladimir Putin has called the rumors “nonsense” and says there’s no need for a draft right now, but many Russians are leaving the country anyway, just in case. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Georgia, Armenia, and Serbia have remained the most popular destinations for relocation. Local real estate agents are among the first to notice the mass emigration of Russians to these countries. Meduza asked real estate agents in Tbilisi, Yerevan, and other cities wMeduza [en]
WORLDSep 23Campus Project 2026: Georgia Takes Center StageThe Beethovenfest exchange project brings German and Georgian musical traditions together. And the reasons go beyond music.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 21Georgia denies granting international protection to Russian army deserternews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSSep 19Georgian breakaway region declares former Russian government official the winner of its presidential election. A new treaty made his rise possible.Marat Kambolov, South Ossetia’s prime minister and acting president, is leading the early presidential election in the partially recognized republic. Emilia Gagieva, the head of South Ossetia’s Central Election Commission, released the results, according to Interfax.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSSep 17Georgia's gender pay gap narrows slightly to 32.5% in Q2 2026Georgia's gender pay gap showed a slight reduction, reaching 32.5% in the second quarter of 2026. This reports on an economic indicator related to workforce equality.trendaz · azerbaijan
POLITICSSep 16Georgia’s Government Is Using Civility as an Excuse to Crush CriticsNew policies against online “vulgarity” target free speech.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 7Armenia , Georgia discuss closer transport , energy tiesArmenia and Georgia are engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening their transport and energy connections. This indicates efforts to foster closer bilateral cooperation in key sectors.pan.am
BUSINESSSep 2A New Formula for Georgia Anaklia Deep - Sea PortA new approach is being developed for the Anaklia Deep-Sea Port project in Georgia. This indicates a significant development in a major infrastructure and trade initiative.cacianalyst.org · Russia
BUSINESSJul 25EU targets Georgian refinery with delayed ban over processing of Russian crudeThe EU is targeting a Georgian refinery with a delayed ban due to its processing of Russian crude oil. This indicates a new economic sanction impacting international energy trade.weeklyblitz.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSJul 10Why Uzbekistan elevated relations with Belarus after Kazakhstan and GeorgiaUzbekistan has improved its diplomatic ties with Belarus, following similar actions with Kazakhstan and Georgia. This article explores the reasons behind these evolving international relationships.news.az · Azerbaijan
CONFLICTJun 25ECHR finds Russia responsible for torture and killing of Georgian POWs in 2008 warazernews.az · Azerbaijan