South Caucasus

October 04, 2025 10:59

• The opposition reported violations at polling stations in Tbilisi and Batumi.

  Obstruction of video surveillance and carousel voting were observed at polling stations in Tbilisi during municipal elections, while vote-buying was observed in Batumi.

October 04, 2025 09:00

• Voting has begun in Georgia's municipal elections.

  Polling stations have opened in Georgia for mayoral and local council elections. The vote is taking place amid a boycott by eight opposition parties.

October 04, 2025 04:34

• Mutually beneficial interests have contributed to the rapprochement between Baku and Beijing

  Azerbaijan and China share common economic interests, particularly the development of the East-West transport corridor. Both countries also support each other on political issues, suggesting a strategic partnership.

October 04, 2025 04:34

• Mutually beneficial interests have contributed to the rapprochement between Baku and Beijing

  Azerbaijan and China share common economic interests, particularly the development of the East-West transport corridor. Both countries also support each other on political issues, suggesting a strategic partnership.

October 03, 2025 22:40

• Opposition students in Tbilisi were attacked by unknown assailants.

  On the 310th day of continuous protests, supporters of Georgia's European integration marched to the parliament building and blocked traffic on Rustaveli Avenue. The leader of the youth organization of the United National Movement and his associates were beaten by unknown assailants on the Metekhi Bridge.

October 03, 2025 17:35

• Archbishop Ajapayan sentenced to prison

  The court sentenced Archbishop Mikael Ajapayan, Primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, to two years in prison. His defense intends to appeal the verdict.

October 03, 2025 07:49

• Georgian businessman Vasadze reported that his accounts had been blocked due to sanctions.

  Georgian-Russian businessman Levan Vasadze said his accounts and those of his family members were frozen by Georgian banks listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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