South Caucasus

Meydan TV and Abzas Media were awarded the "Pioneer of Free Media 2026" award.
Protesters in Tbilisi demanded the release of Afgan Sadygov.
The Prosecutor General's Office has asked Armenia's Central Election Commission to strip Kocharyan of his immunity.
The Baku-Tbilisi-Baku train service remains unavailable for most passengers.
Verbitsky's departure from Armenia was an exception to the long-standing practice of travel restrictions.
Lawyer fined in Georgia for "hate speech"
Protesters in Tbilisi demanded the release of political prisoners.
The Armenian Defense Ministry announced exercises involving troops from France and the United States.
Analysts have linked the persecution of Talysh activists to their struggle for rights.
Mikhail Verbitsky has been released from custody in Armenia.