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Poland’s Presidential Election Heads for Historic Runoff
Poland’s presidential runoff between Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki marks a pivotal moment in shaping the nation’s democratic and geopolitical future.
Award for Courage at Copenhagen Democracy Summit
The Axel Springer Freedom Foundation will present its Award for Courage at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit in May, highlighting bravery for democracy and freedom.
Resistance in Georgia: Nationwide Protests Mark 100 Days of Demonstrations
“Resistance 2025” nationwide protests in Georgia mark their 100th day, demanding new elections and facing government repression. Explore the timeline, demands, and international context of the Georgian protests.
Georgia’s Bid for a Facilitator Role: Contradictions Between Regional Ambitions and Democratic Backsliding
Georgia has expressed its intention to take on a facilitator role in strengthening peace and stability in the South Caucasus. This statement was made by Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili during a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat…
PACE Calls on Azerbaijan to Release Former Artsakh Leaders and All Armenian Detainees
Follow Us on Google News The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a resolution urging Azerbaijan to release former high-ranking officials of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and all Armenian detainees held in Baku. The resolution condemns the arbitrary…
Strengthening Armenia’s Security Through the European Peace Facility: An Urgent Call from an MEP
Armenia faces significant challenges to its sovereignty, security, and democratic values. In this critical moment, the European Union must act decisively to support Armenia, deepening its ties with the country and safeguarding its rights and security. This was emphasized by…
Armenia’s EU Membership Draft to Be Discussed in Parliamentary Committee on 24 January
This Friday, January 24, the Armenian Parliament’s Committee on European Integration will review the draft law titled “On Launching the Process of Armenia’s Accession to the European Union.” The discussion is officially included in the committee’s agenda. According to the…
Georgia’s Wave: From Tbilisi Demonstrations to Global Condemnation (16-17 January)
The demonstrations in Tbilisi on January 16-17, 2025, highlighted a pivotal moment in Georgia’s political crisis, drawing significant international attention and condemnation. These events underscored deep divisions within the Georgian government and its relations with citizens and global partners. The…
Biden’s Farewell: A Warning on Democracy and the Rise of Oligarchy in America
President Joe Biden delivered a grave farewell address on January 15, 2025, warning of the growing influence of an ultrawealthy “oligarchy” threatening American democracy. Speaking from the Oval Office, Biden highlighted the dangers posed by the concentration of wealth and…
Georgia in Deepening Crisis: Pro-European Protests Intensify Amid Strikes, Arrests, and Violence (January 11-15, 2025)
The week of January 11-15, 2025, witnessed a sharp escalation of political turmoil in Georgia, marked by mass protests, targeted assaults on opposition figures, arrests of journalists and activists, and a nationwide strike. These events signal a deepening crisis and…
Special U.S. Border Security Team to Arrive in Armenia Next Week, Announces Antony Blinken
During the signing ceremony of the Armenia-U.S. Strategic Partnership Charter, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that a special border security team would be dispatched to Armenia next week. This initiative aims to bolster bilateral efforts in border security…
At the Zangezur Crossroads: Aliyev’s Ultimatums, Militarization, and Armenia’s Resistance
Recent pronouncements by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, particularly his January 7 interview, have intensified concerns about regional stability in the South Caucasus. Aliyev’s persistent demands for the opening of the so-called “Zangezur Corridor,” coupled with accusations of “fascism” directed at…
Georgia Protests Intensify in 2025: Update, January 1-3
The new year has not brought respite to Georgia’s political crisis. From January 1-3, 2025, protests continued with renewed force, demonstrating the unwavering resolve of Georgian citizens against the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) party. What began as demonstrations against the…
Update for December 30-31: Festivities Continue as Protests Escalate Amid Political Tensions in Tbilisi
As 2024 draws to a close, Georgia finds itself gripped by a deepening political crisis, marked by sustained mass protests and a series of governmental actions that have further inflamed public discontent. The ongoing 33-day wave of demonstrations, with planned…
Unity and Resistance in Georgia: Citizens Rally Amid Democratic Uncertainty (VIDEO)
We present to you an update on the situation in Georgia as of December 28: Georgia stands at a crossroads as citizens rally across the country to oppose what they perceive as a betrayal of the nation’s democratic aspirations. On…