South Caucasus

Clashes erupt in Tbilisi as police confront protesters over EU talks suspension

President Ilham Aliyev attended inauguration of Central Botanical Garden

President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva inaugurated the renovated Central Botanical Garden in Baku, now expanded to 45 hectares with modern facilities, greenhouses, and attractions, reflecting Azerbaijan’s commitment to biodiversity and environmental preservation.

Azerbaijan summons Polish Chargé d'Affaires over President Andrzej Duda’s visit to Armenia-Azerbaijan border region

Azerbaijan summoned Poland’s Chargé d'Affaires to protest President Duda’s visit to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, citing concerns over anti-Azerbaijani propaganda and regional stability.

$2.35BN added to Azerbaijan’s Karabakh reconstruction fund

Azerbaijan boosts post-war reconstruction with AZN 4 billion for 2025. Key projects in Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur include infrastructure, energy, housing, and agriculture, supporting economic growth and the return of IDPs to liberated territories.

Georgian dream mominates Kavelashvili for presidential election

Georgia’s ruling party, "Georgian Dream," has nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili as its presidential candidate for the upcoming election.

Azerbaijani official arrested for alleged disclosure of state secrets

The Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan has initiated a criminal case against Adalat Verdiyev, Chief of Staff of Civil Defense at the Center for Public Health and Reforms under the Ministry of Health, for allegedly compromising national security by disclosing sensitive military information.

Georgian parliament opens amidst protests

Georgia’s parliament opened amid protests and an opposition boycott over disputed elections. Accusations of fraud and authoritarianism strain ties with the EU, raising concerns about the country’s democratic future and Western alignment.

NATO delegation visits Azerbaijan to mark 30 Years of partnership for peace

A NATO delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary-General for Operations Burcu San visited Azerbaijan to participate in a conference commemorating the 30th anniversary of the country’s accession to NATO’s Partnership for Peace Programme.

Azerbaijan and Russia strengthen emergency response cooperation

A high-level meeting in Moscow between Azerbaijan’s First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations, Lieutenant General Rafail Mirzoyev, and Russia’s Minister of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Lieutenant General Alexander Kurenkov, underscored growing

Azerbaijan unveils 2025 budget focused on development and security

The Azerbaijani government has announced its proposed 2025 state budget, prioritizing socio-economic development, national security, and post-conflict reconstruction in line with the directives of President Ilham Aliyev.

Protests in Georgia intensify ahead of controversial parliamentary session

Protests erupted on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi on the evening of November 24 and continued overnight as demonstrators opposed the legitimacy of Georgia's 11th convocation of parliament. The first parliamentary session, scheduled for November 25, has drawn criticism from the opposition.

First session of Georgia’s new parliament scheduled for 25 November

The ruling Dream party has vowed to proceed with the session despite widespread boycotts by opposition groups and ongoing constitutional disputes.

Azerbaijan has created favorable conditions for lasting peace, said President Aliev

Azerbaijan has created favorable conditions for lasting peace, stability and reliable security in the South Caucasus, said President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in an address to the participants of the 12th General Assembly of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (I

EU to Send Technical Mission to Georgia Over Election Concerns

The European Commission has announced plans to dispatch a technical mission to Georgia in the coming weeks to investigate alleged violations during the October 26 parliamentary elections.

Lufthansa Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Baku Due to Passenger Health Emergency

A Lufthansa flight on the Mumbai–Munich route was diverted to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku after a passenger experienced a sudden medical emergency.

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan strengthen agricultural cooperation amid global challenges

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan continue to expand their agricultural cooperation, Kazakh Vice Minister of Agriculture Yermek Kenzhekhanuly revealed in a statement to Trend.

The protest in Tbilisi was temporarily disbanded, organizers promise "surprises"

The protest on Melikishvili Avenue has been temporarily paused following a decision by opposition leaders. The announcement was made to rally participants by key figures from opposition parties.