Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly fears drone attack by domestic elite, sources say
According to a European security outlet, President Vladimir Putin has become anxious about a possible drone strike orchestrated by elements of the Russian elite, prompting him to abandon routine walks in the Valaam regio...
Georgia inflatsioon aprillis 2026 tõusis 5,9 %
Georgia Statistikaamet (Geostat) teatas, et aprillis 2026 oli aastane inflatsioon 5,9 %, kuupõhine hinnatõus oli 1,7 %. Toidukaupade ja mittealkohoolsete jookide hinnad tõusid 0,5 % võrreldes märtsiga. Inflatsiooniteave ...
Georgia’s inflation rises to 5.9% in April 2026, food prices surge
The National Statistics Office of Georgia reported that annual inflation reached 5.9% in April 2026, with consumer prices up 1.7% month‑on‑month. Food items drove the price increase, with fish prices up 21% and meat up 1...
JAMnews publishes daily roundup of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan news
JAMnews released a live morning roundup covering the latest developments in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. The article links to the outlets' dedicated Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia sections and provides brief summari...
Yerevan greets European Political Community summit delegations
JAMnews describes how Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport received high‑ranking participants arriving for the European Political Community summit in Armenia, featuring photos and video of the welcoming ceremony. The coverage hig...
RFE/RL's Kazakh Service Suspends Operations
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has suspended operations of its Kazakh service, citing restructuring and financial reasons. The move is seen as a blow to media freedom in the region....
Zelensky in Yerevan for EPC Summit
Reuters reports that Zelensky's delegation included Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, while BBC says he was accompanied by his wife Olena Zelenska. Both sources confirm that the summit...
Zelensky Attends EPC Summit in Yerevan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Yerevan to attend the 8th European Political Community (EPC) summit, where he was greeted by Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonian. Other leaders have also arrive...
Azerbaijan suspends its cooperation with the European Parliament, explained
Azerbaijan has announced the suspension of its relations with the European Parliament, a move that raises questions about its impact on diplomatic and legislative cooperation. Analysts note that the suspension does not a...
South Ossetian president Alan Gagloev faces mounting calls for resignation
Opposition groups and large segments of the public in the breakaway region of South Ossetia are intensifying pressure on President Alan Gagloev, accusing him of theft, imposing restrictions, and withdrawing into self‑iso...
RFE/RL shuts down Russian-language service Ekho Kavkaza covering Georgia’s occupied regions
Ekho Kavkaza, the Russian-language unit of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Georgian Service that targeted audiences in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, closed on May 1 as part of a broader organisational restructuring. The ...
RFE/RL Shuts Down Russian‑Language Georgia Service Ekho Kavkaza After 17 Years
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has closed its Russian‑language regional outlet Ekho Kavkaza, which has served Georgia for 17 years. The shutdown was attributed to financial challenges facing RFE/RL under the current U.S...
Nino Shubladze Named New Director General of Rustavi 2 TV Channel
Political talk‑show host and head of the news service Nino Shubladze has been appointed director general of the pro‑government Rustavi 2 television channel, the outlet announced on May 1. He replaces Bakur Bakuradze, who...
Armenia’s Recent Economic Growth Figures Spark Debate
An opinion piece in JAMnews examines the latest economic data shared by Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan on Facebook, which show strong growth in Armenia’s economy. The article probes the underlying drivers behind the num...
Patriarchal Locum Tenens Shio Mujiri meets Georgian Dream Foreign Minister on diaspora outreach
On May 1, Shio Mujiri, the locum tenens of the Georgian Orthodox Church overseeing the church pending a new patriarch, met with Georgian Dream foreign minister Maka Botchorishvili. The talks covered plans for diaspora ev...
Grenade attack at Baku oncology centre leaves patient dead and radiologist mortally injured
A 38‑year‑old patient, Mubariz Aliyev, detonated a hand‑grenade inside the National Centre of Oncology in Baku, killing himself and severely wounding radiologist Asif Nasirli, who later died. The incident sparked heated ...
Meydan TV journalists protest in Baku courtroom on World Press Freedom Day
Journalists from the independent outlet Meydan TV staged a sit‑in at the Baku Court for Serious Crimes on World Press Freedom Day, demanding that their trial proceed without further delays. Court officials cancelled the ...
Georgian Dream says US‑Georgia relations set to improve in May
Georgia’s ruling Georgian Dream party announced that diplomatic ties with the United States are expected to strengthen during May, citing upcoming consultations and joint initiatives. The party highlighted plans to addre...
Former ICJ prosecutor’s video alleging ties between Azerbaijan and Armenia’s PM draws regional backlash
A video released by ex‑International Court of Justice prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo claims that Azerbaijan is linked to controversial activities involving Armenia’s prime minister. The clip, circulated by Azerbaijani out...
Armenia places two Russian nationals under house arrest for alleged ruble smuggling
Armenian authorities say two Russian citizens attempted to bring large sums of undeclared Russian rubles into the country via Zvartnots International Airport. Both suspects were placed under house arrest while investigat...