Georgia
Mounting Pressure on Georgian Government. Updates for 25-27 December (VIDEO)
The political climate in Georgia has become increasingly tense, marked by persistent domestic protests and mounting international criticism of the government’s trajectory. A series of events over the past few days underscores the growing concerns regarding democratic backsliding and the…
Armenia and Georgia Sign Defense Cooperation Memorandum
On December 23-24, a delegation from Georgia’s Defense Institution Building School, led by Deputy Director Nikoloz Melkadze, visited Armenia as part of the “Defense and Security Senior Program.” The visit facilitated discussions on the future of defense collaboration between Armenia…
Tbilisi Protests Persist: Georgia, December 21 Updates (VIDEO)
On December 21, thousands of Georgians marched in Tbilisi, culminating in a massive rally on Rustaveli Avenue. Participants from various regions and university students, including those from the Free University and Agrarian University, brought vibrant energy to the demonstrations. A…
Massive Marches and Political Demands Mark Georgia’s December 21 Protests
On December 21, Georgia witnessed an unprecedented series of protests organized by opposition groups and civil society, with a packed schedule of marches across Tbilisi and beyond. Participants from various professional and social groups united to call for new elections,…
Georgia, December 20: Mass Protests Against Repression
Protests in Georgia have reached a new level of intensity as professionals from various sectors and a broad spectrum of society demand fair elections, the release of unlawfully detained individuals, and an end to the government’s anti-European Union actions. On…
Traffic on Gudauri-Kobi and Stepantsminda-Lars Sections to Be Conducted in Non-Stop Mode
According to information received from the Roads Department of Georgia’s Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure, traffic on the Gudauri-Kobi section of the international Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Lars (M-3) highway, which connects to the Russian Federation border, is currently subject to restrictions due…
Georgia’s European Path Amid Growing Protests and Political Unrest
The political crisis in Georgia has entered a critical stage, as protests against the presidential elections and perceived government repression intensify. Events from December 11 to 14 revealed escalating public dissatisfaction, international concern, and deeper divisions between the Georgian Dream…
Stepantsminda-Lars Road Closed for Trucks
The Rescue Service of Armenia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations has announced that some roads in the country are currently closed or difficult to pass. In Aragatsotn Province, the road leading from the Amberd high-altitude meteorological station to Kari Lake is…
Georgia’s December 11 Updates: Political Tensions, Human Rights, and Protest Movements
U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Robin Dunnigan, emphasized the indispensable role of the media in a democratic society during a meeting with media representatives. Condemning the violence faced by journalists, the Ambassador attributed these attacks to the Georgian Dream (GD) government’s…
Georgia’s European Path: Updates from December 9 Developments (VIDEO)
Georgia is witnessing a surge in political tensions marked by protests, arrests, and calls for justice as citizens, activists, and opposition forces push back against what they perceive as increasing authoritarianism and systemic rights violations. On December 9, activist Sandro…
1359 Armenian Trucks Stuck at Upper Lars Due to Weather Conditions
Approximately 1,400 Armenian trucks are currently stranded near the Upper Lars checkpoint on the Russia-Georgia border. According to the Road Traffic Management Center of North Ossetia, the Mtskheta-Stepantsminda-Lars international highway remains open to all vehicles. However, adverse weather conditions, including…
The Russo-Turkish-Azerbaijani Tandem and Armenia’s Future Amid Shifting Power Dynamics
The devastating wars in Syria and globally are undoubtedly alarming, but to claim they herald an inevitable demise for Armenia is an oversimplification rooted in flawed reasoning. Similar predictions were made about Artsakh before 2020, which came true not because…
Political struggle in Georgia, December 4
Tensions in Georgia have reached a breaking point as protests, police raids, and arrests dominate the political landscape. Demonstrations in Tbilisi and other major cities like Batumi, Kutaisi, and Zugdidi show no signs of abating as opposition leaders, activists, and…
Canada Imposes Sanctions on Georgian Officials Following Baltic Nations’ Example
Canada has announced sanctions on high-ranking Georgian officials and entities, following the example set by the Baltic nations. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly made this statement during a joint press conference with the foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.…
Georgia’s rightful place is in a united Europe: President Duda
Polish President Andrzej Duda has called on the Georgian government to reconsider its decision to suspend EU accession negotiations, a move that has sparked widespread protests and raised concerns about Georgia’s political future. On Saturday, President Duda held a phone…