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Escalation in Armenia: Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan is arrested on controversial 2018 drug-planting charges amid a severe political-religious clash. Prime Minister Pashinyan claims Catholicos Karekin II is a foreign agent. Read the full story on the deepening conflict between the government and the Church.

Abkhazian-Turkish academic Elçin Adzinba faced threats & a severe cyberattack after speaking at the UN Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva. She highlighted the humanitarian crisis caused by the non-acceptance of Abkhazian documents, denying thousands basic rights, education, and healthcare. Read the full report on the harassment, data erasure, and her call for practical UN solutions.

EBU confirms Israel's spot in Eurovision 2026, leading to immediate boycotts by the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia over the Gaza conflict. The EBU introduced controversial new rules to minimize political influence, including limiting public voting and boosting jury scores. Discover how geopolitical tension affects the contest's future and broadcasting stability.

Kazakhstan's Senate postponed a vote on the controversial LGBT propaganda ban until Dec 18, coinciding with the EU Council President's visit. The bill, criticized as unfair and similar to Russia's law, faces strong opposition from rights groups. The delay signals internal debate on global alignment.

A BBC report alleges police used camite, an illegal chemical weapon, in water cannons during Tbilisi protests. The ruling party denies the claim, blames the opposition for the substance's purchase, and targets the BBC's sources in its inquiry. Citizens demand transparency and accountability for the dangerous chemical.

Turkey-Armenia Border Opening? Turkey weighs reopening its border with Armenia, closed since 1993, within six months. Foreign Minister Fidan links the full opening to a signed peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, tying regional stability to connectivity. Discover the economic and diplomatic stakes.

Armenia faces a dual crisis: political turmoil over public Nagorno-Karabakh negotiation documents and a strategic shift toward the EU for security. Discover how this pivot challenges Russia’s role and impacts South Caucasus stability.

BBC reports evidence suggesting Georgian police used WWI-era chemical agent, bromobenzyl cyanide (camite), against 2024 protesters. Victims report lasting symptoms, fueling fears of human rights violations & illegal testing. Critics demand an independent probe.

Azerbaijani diaspora leaders arrested in Russia amid diplomatic tension following the 2024 AZAL plane incident. Follow the timeline of reciprocal detentions, including Sputnik staff, and the high-level Aliyev-Putin reconciliation effort.

Georgian opposition leader Aleko Elisashvili was arrested following an alleged arson attempt at the Tbilisi City Court, which his lawyer claims was a political protest against the ruling Georgian Dream party's use of the court system. This event highlights rising political tension and concerns over media freedom in Georgia.

Yerevan residents, including the Russian diaspora, are protesting critical air pollution. Learn how Mayor Avinyan's view on wood heating clashes with Prof. Vardanyan's concerns about deforestation and poorly planned high-rises. Discover why city leaders urgently need a comprehensive sustainability plan for cleaner air.

Georgia's Slide into Authoritarianism: Review the year since PM Kobakhidze halted EU integration. Learn about mass arrests (>600), Western sanctions (>230 officials), and the widespread crackdown on media and public servants (800–1,200 fired). Understand the costs of silencing the pro-EU protest movement.

Pop singer Avraam Russo wins 600,000 rubles ($7,500) from a Moscow court for his 2004 kidnapping, a civil compensation for emotional distress after the criminal case expired. Learn about this unusual ruling and related ECHR judgments against Russia concerning missing Chechen individuals.

Abkhazia's President Badra Gunba rejected Russia's extradition request for three opposition members accused of armed robbery, insisting they be tried under Abkhazian law. This refusal is a critical defense of national sovereignty, highlighting tensions over perceived Russian political interference in local affairs before elections.

Turkish journalist Fatih Altaylı was sentenced to 4 years, 2 months for 'threatening the President' over historical comments. His ongoing detention (158 days) and the controversial verdict are criticized as an attack on press freedom and public speech. Explore the implications of this ruling for dissent in Turkey.

Georgian opposition leader Nika Melia was sentenced to 18 months for contempt of court after splashing a judge. This new sentence adds to his prior convictions, fueling concerns over judicial independence and political pressure in Georgia.

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan announced a referendum on a new constitution will happen after the 2026 elections. The reform aims to restore internal legitimacy, ensure stability, and is linked to foreign policy decisions like the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration. The opposition warns voters to reject the move.

Azerbaijani national Orkhan Asadov was sentenced to 6.5 years in Cyprus for gun possession. Initial terrorism charges, which Israeli officials linked to Iran and anti-Israeli plots, were dropped by prosecutors. Asadov's lawyer confirmed the case had no connection to terrorism.

COP30 in the Amazon failed to deliver a critical fossil fuel phase-out agreement, despite scientific warnings and public protests. Oil states, powerful lobbyists, and the US absence created a "missed chance," widening the gap between climate talks and the urgent need to cut emissions by 5% annually.

Chechnya's strict new dress codes (Gazyri ban, headscarves) spark debate: Is it cultural preservation, or a tool for political control and business advantage for the Kadyrov family's Firdaws fashion house? Critics argue rules often contradict Chechen customs (Adats).